[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
17 August 2013 4613 comments
Mark Mark
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There are five three o’clock kick-offs to follow Liverpool’s early Premeir League victory, with United’s trip to Swansea to follow at tea-time.

The team news from the Emirates finds Theo Walcott in the Arsenal lineup, although there is no start for Santi Cazorla who is rested to the bench following his recent international exploits. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain earns a start in midfield, along with Aaron Ramsey and Tomas Rosicky: Mikel Arteta is absent through injury. Up front, Olivier Giroud is given the opportunity to lead the attack with no place for Lukas Podolski. As for Villa, they have budget pick, Nathan Baker alongside Ron Vlaar in defence, as expected.

Chris Hughton is without Seb Bassong and playmaker Robert Snodgrass so hands a start to Elliot Bennett and Nathan Redmond on the flank, with Steven Whittaker in defence. They go with a 4-5-1 with Wes Hoolahan supporting new signing, Ricky van Wolfswinkel up top. Everton’s lineup is as expected – Ross Berkley is given the opportunity to fill in for Darron Gibson in midfield, while Nikica Jelavic’s pre-season form is enough to earn him the nod up front.

There are few surprises as the Hawthorns. The home side lineup with both Nicolas Anelka and Shane Long up front in what looks like a regular 4-4-2. Opponents Southampton have Luke Shaw fit to start at left-back, although Nathaniel Clyne is only able to make the bench: Calum Chambers starts at right-back. James Ward-Prowse is preferred ahead of Guly, Steven Davis and Gaston Ramirez in midfield.

Paolo Di Canio’s teamsheet includes a host of new signings as Ondrej Celustka, Valentin Roberge, Cabral, Emanuele Giaccherin and Jozy Altidore all earn debuts. Kieron Westwood gets the nod in goal over Vito Mannone. The Fulham lineup includes a debut for Derek Boateng and a surprise start or Adel Taarabt: Bryan Ruiz only makes the bench.

The West Ham back four lines up with both Guy Demel and James Collins earning starts as Razvan Rat and James Tomkins are kept on the bench. The midfield sees Mo Diame earn a start along with Joe Cole, while Modibo Maiga leads the line in the absence of the injured Andy Carroll. There are few surprises in the Cardiff lineup, with Matt Connolly preferred to John Brayford at right-back and Ben Turner alongside new signing, Steven Caulker.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom remains open to take you through the afternoon matches into this evenings clash at the Liberty.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    kosc fail!

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    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      terrible ref

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  2. halnone
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Benteke!!!

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  3. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    COLEMAN GOAL

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    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      OMG! FFS Would've had him next week!

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  4. Flicka
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Tekkers!

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  5. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    penalty?

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    1. Flicka
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Yes. Harsh on Kosc.

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  6. Bartowski
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Please don't miss this on Benny!!!!

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  7. oomzee
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Tekkers!!!!

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  8. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    K DAWWWWWWWWGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

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  9. Fifa las vegas
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Terry better do well! the only reason i don't have Coleman

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  10. Ospreylian
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Coleman goal, Jelavic assist.

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  11. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Benteke goal. Bongly assist.

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  12. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Coleman u beaut

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  13. big oak
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    colemaaaaaaan
    goaaaaaaaaaaaaaal
    pienaar assist

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    1. big oak
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      sorry jelavic assist

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    2. SuperOsçarBaby
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      😯

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  14. mvtaylor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Hehehehe

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  15. 808Shadow
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    what the hell is going on today... I don't know whether to blame Arsenal or the referee. Either way Mertesacker has to go

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  16. Jairzinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Benteke is so hot and cold.

    2 goals
    1 penalty miss
    1 yellow card

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  17. Sir_Dunc
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Coleman!

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  18. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Benteke 4TW. I love you. YOU SEAL CLUBBING LAWNMOWER!

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  19. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Wenger out!!!

    Bloody buy someone 👿

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  20. Baby Cuties
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    coleman. i knew it!

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  21. FISSH
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    BENTEKEEEEEEEEE YES

    AND COLEMAN?! LOL

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  22. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    BENTEKE (C) 😀

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    1. Lawrø
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      We heard you the first time 😉

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  23. fealdabeirne
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Coleman goal!

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  24. ccc
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Oh feck. Us non-Benteke owners should just quit now 🙁 🙁 😆

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  25. Pratik
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    This is so unfair!!!!

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  26. Mr Smith
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Coooooooooooooooooooooooooooleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeman!!

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  27. tm245
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Please lecture me again about how Benteke plays against big teams.

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    1. Red5
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Incredibly fortunately?

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  28. kraftwerker
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Coleman you beauty!

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  29. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    FFS.

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  30. Jernau M Gurgeh
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Scenes!!!!!

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