[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
17 August 2013 4613 comments
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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. Fin
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    Caz yc

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  2. mgrea
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    0 for Turner is annoying

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    1. Tibidabo
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      -2 for Koscielny is worse

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    2. Red5
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      Taking Coleman out for Turner is annoying.

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  3. Fifa las vegas
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    ref's gone mad in the Ars game! 😀

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    1. ★FC Borecelona★
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      Lost control of the game

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  4. The Bandit
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    No Zaha.. 🙁

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    1. Joga Bonito®
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      Always a rotation risk though.

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    2. Oldman Unathletic
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      Very surprised Moyes opted for Zaha instead.

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      1. Billy Gilmore
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        Ummm... 🙂

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        1. Oldman Unathletic
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          Oh, just reread that, good job, I thought Zaha was playing - he hasn't done enough to earn a spot in the first xi yet, hes decent tho, should get some mins this season.

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    3. mgrea
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      Worth a punt... may make an impact off the bench

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    4. Rafabio
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      Rooney on bench as expected for mufc. De gea, Jones, Vidic, Rio, Evra, Valencia, Carrick, Cleverley, Giggs, Welbeck, RvP

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    5. Fifa las vegas
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      aaawwwwww.......

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    6. Parm
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      On the bench

      Lindegaard, Anderson, ROONEY, Smalling, Fabio, Kagawa, Zaha.

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  5. Parm
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    Bony on the bench

    Tremmel, Amat, Taylor, Ki, Pozuelo, Hernandez, Bony.

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  6. Yank Revolution
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    So unhappy that Snodgrass isn't playing...or R. Morrison...

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    1. Joga Bonito®
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      Yea not happy about Snoddy but he'll be back next gw.

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  7. Locarno
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    Zero points for Caz owners. Ouch.

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    1. mgrea
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      Was always likely to be benched... Most are casuals surely?

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  8. Thick Of It
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    What will Arsenal's defence look like vs Fulham?

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    1. LewanGOALski
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      leaky

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    2. 4vets
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      Mince.

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    3. mgrea
      • 14 Years
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      Dench

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  9. The Machine
    • 12 Years
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    Almost a hat-trick for Benteke

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  10. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    So close Benteke

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  11. The Pep Revolution
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    How is Walcott going?

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    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Shite

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    2. Yank Revolution
      • 14 Years
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      He isn't doing much...Gooners down to ten men....

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    3. Rafabio
      • 13 Years
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      Disappointing. Couthino was unlucky but Wally has been a real let down this game. Home to Villa. Come on man.

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  12. BOOM XHAKALACA
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    18 from 7, anyone doing worse?

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    1. Paz12
      • 13 Years
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      29 from 7

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    2. stumanchuu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      58

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      1. Joga Bonito®
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
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        Well done.

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      2. Sun Jihai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        That's epic. Seriously, well done!

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    3. octopuscaveman
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      8 from 5

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  13. J.D
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    tonev?

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    1. Podge
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      Nonev

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  14. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Went for Turner over Collins 😡

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  15. DonTheSpecialOne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
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    Valencia starting? At 7.5 he's one I'll follow.

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  16. pundit of punts
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    Nolan 😎

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  17. dribbler
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    c'mon the seagulls

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  18. Gobigorgohome
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    It hurts when I have NOLAN on my bench.... Damn you Mirralas and Anelka 🙁

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    1. Yossi
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      Why in hell would you bench such a flat track bully at home against Cardiff?

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      1. Gobigorgohome
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        Becoz of Mirralas and Anelka form... :(... too bad...feeling so hurt...

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      You have Nolan on your bench at home to Cardiff???

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    3. In Like Flynn.
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      You have Nolan playing, why would you say he's on your bench?

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      1. Gobigorgohome
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        He is on my bench surely. I don't lie... 🙁 http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/600325/event-history/1/

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          Well this is your link.

          http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/393391/event-history/1/

          So it depends what your name is.

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  19. GlamRock Chauffeurs
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    How long will koscielny be out for?

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    1. big oak
      • 16 Years
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      2 yc 1 game

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      1. GlamRock Chauffeurs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
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        You watching? Were they bad tackles?

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        1. 808Shadow
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          the first one lead to a pk but he got ball, should never have been a card, the second one was undeserved as well

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          1. 808Shadow
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            sorry i meant the second one lead to the pk

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    2. 808Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      soft red so just the standard two matches

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      1. 808Shadow
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        (including this game)

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      2. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
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        *one match

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        1. 808Shadow
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          1 in addition to the one being played, thats why I count 2

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      3. Yank Revolution
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        The softest of reds...I still don't understand why they won't use replay to determine penalties. It's really the only thing left to legislate by technology now that goal-line is here.

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    3. 808Shadow
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      wouldn't be surprised if they challenged the red card

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  20. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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    Shameful stuff from Wilshere 🙁

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    1. mgrea
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      Bale-esque

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  21. T1P
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    SAM ALLARDYCE - If you're reading this DON'T bring on RAT!!

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    1. Playing A Blinder
      • 13 Years
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      Well he is renowned for checking Fantasy Football Scout at games luckily...

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  22. 808Shadow
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    I think that this weeks transfer is going to be Mertesacker to Coleman

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  23. Give The Todd Some Love
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    Giroud my top scorer at the moment, along with Collins...

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    1. 4vets
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      Don't be sad, I love you 😉

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  24. GreennRed
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    Was Mirallas hooked for injury or tactics?

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    1. big oak
      • 16 Years
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      historically he rarely finishes 90min

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    2. Sir_Dunc
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      At the time Everton were 2-1 up, it was to protect the lead. Have patience, he'll come good.

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  25. SuperOsçarBaby
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    Vydra and Rosenberg on for Long & Anelka

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  26. The Machine
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    IF this means Wenger using all of those 70m he has, i won't be too disappointed...

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  27. ccc
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    Ollson on

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    1. Fifa las vegas
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      FFS....he better do something!

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  28. Sheep Flavour
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    For anyone who has SKY 2 but not SKY Sports.....you can watch Swansea V Man Utd for free* on SKY 2.

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    1. Surfreak
      • 16 Years
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      What's Sky 2?

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      1. Sheep Flavour
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        A TV Channel.

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  29. You've got red on you.
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    When is best to transfer a red carded player? Early on before his price drops and other players prices rise?

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    1. Egg noodle
      • 16 Years
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      Before his price drops

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  30. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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    Is zaha on the bench?

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