[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. FORCA INTER
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    thank you very much Donkey 😉

    that sweeet atacking trio look better every sec

    Sturridge,Giroud and Soldado

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

      🙁 I have lukaku instead of the frenchman

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    2. Sarri-ball
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Got the same 3 fantastic start 🙂

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

      Ah Forca, give me the code to Beat Forca if you can....It's time to bring you down!!! 🙂

      You're all over twitter with people praising your instinct btw!!!

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    4. Fray Bentos
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Soldado is a but of a punt though, isnt it

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

    Happy with Migs, Toure and Sturridge. Come on Walcott, Mirallas, and stop that Giroud.

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  3. Thick Of It
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    My triple Villa defence is in tatters 🙂

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

      😆

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  4. FWTbaletrolls
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Was screwed when I saw sondgrass out ofsquad.but giroud saved meeeeeeee

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

    Walcott limping. 🙁

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  6. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    That feeling when you see a player you dumped for a DGWer score...

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  7. Heisenberg:Crystal Meth Pal…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone else having difficulties getting onto the their FPL team?

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    1. clockwork
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      yes - and I dont remember my final team

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  8. Fozilla28
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    DIY complete, time to settle in for today's games (and bemoan a lack of Migs)

    I'm a norwich fan. There's been no indication of an injury to snodders in the lead up but he has got a very pregnant wife so that could be behind the omission.

    Someone needs to put together a list of who's up duff!

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

    Walcott limping

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    1. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      He's back on now....phew.

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

    That goal is probably a good thing for Benteke owners?

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Why

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

        Opens up the game, Aston Villa have to score now

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  11. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Forca, you are an absolute god at this game! FPL genius!

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    1. FORCA INTER
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      i know i know

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      😯

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    3. Simon69
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Hahaha Forca definitely has more than one account

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

    Umm. Walcott looks injured...

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  13. FACUPARSE
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Premierleague site is down???

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  14. 4vets
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    I see the laughing at injuries are being deleted quickly... good work!

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Oops... no they're not. It's gone back a page 🙁

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    2. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      +1

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  15. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    My post just teleported from the new page onto the old page.

    😕

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    1. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      we're cutting out all the "goooaaaallll" posts. Only need one or two...helps the discussion run more smoothly.

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      1. Brouhaha
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Dont delete too many of them, if u miss one page then u miss the whole fact!

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    2. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      ... due to deleting Giroud!!! comments

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

      The mods are deleting duplicate posts.

      ie

      GIROUUD

      Giroud scores

      GIROUD YESS

      OMG GIROUD

      Giroud.

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Alright calm down there mate. Keep that stuff private

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          😆

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        2. Thick Of It
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Ha! Lolorama

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    4. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Oh right, carry on. 🙂

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

    That Baker bandwagon didn't last long 😆

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      😆 New lows

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

    Walcott struggling

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

      FFS!!!!!!!!

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

    F**k you olsson!

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

    Please shake it off Wally!

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    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      *fingers crossed*

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    2. Pete Campbell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      59th minute sub coming up

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  20. DonTheSpecialOne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Giroud-> Soldado could turn out to be a really bad choice. Still early though

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

    who comment earlier that he transfer out Walcott for Oscar?
    😯

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Nathan Baker.

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  22. Hazardous
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Rat nailed on why didnt he start

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

      Don't know. It's a sad thing.

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      1. Hazardous
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        spent 5 mill on him!

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    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Cos he wasn't

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    3. Dougal McGuire
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Nailed on, perhaps that phrase doesn't mean what you think it means?

      Perhaps Rat is not nailed on.

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    4. Thick Of It
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      How can a player that has never played a bpl game before, having not been in the squad, be "nailed on"? You took a punt for this gw and it did not work out. It may work next time. Simple as that.

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

    So Whittaker? Started for Norwich at the price of 4m. Any takers?

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  24. FORCA INTER
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    i enjoying oppineing day

    Michu+Petric combo all over again

    🙂

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Forca has 2 goals in his team. Don't know how anyone can possibly compete...

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    2. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      downhill from there though...

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  25. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Walcott out = hits galore

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Is he ?

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  26. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Well I'm sure you want to sell Coutinho against this lot...

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  27. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    predicted much repeated question of the day:
    Benteke or Lukaku > Sturridge or Giroud

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

    You've got to applaud Villa for going out and actually trying to win.

    None of this Stoke 11 behind the ball BS.

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  29. FACUPARSE
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    The prem site is down????

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