[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
26 August 2013 2205 comments
Mark Mark
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The Gameweek concludes with a clash of the titans. The first โ€œhumdingingโ€ encounter of the season finds Man United host Jose Mourinhoโ€™s Chelsea, handing David Moyes a huge test in his first Premier League match in front of the Old Trafford faithful.

In Fantasy terms, our focus will be on Robin van Persie after he started the season in devastating style with a brace at the Liberty Stadium. With thousands backing the Dutchman with the armband and ownership of Chelseaโ€™s assets still high after their double Gameweek, tonightโ€™s outcome could provide the catalyst for a big mini-league swing.

The team news is in and, once again, thereโ€™s a couple of surprises in store.

Wayne Rooney starts for the hosts in the only change from the team that swept aside Swansea at the Liberty in Gameweek 1. Ryan Giggs drops out for the former Everton man, who is likely to line up on the left, with Danny Welbeck tucking in behind Robin Van Persie and Antonio Valencia out wide on the right.

Jose Mourinho names nine of the same XI that started against Villa last Wednesday evening. Juan Mata makes way for Kevin De Bruyne on the right, while Demba Ba is replaced by summer signing Andre Schurrle as the visitors line up without a recognised striker in their ranks โ€“ Romelu Lukaku once again misses out for the third match in a row, with Ba left out of the squad completely.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open and will be available throughout this eveningโ€™s match.

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

  1. Feanor
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Not playing Lukaku is madness.

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    1. I Am ToTo
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      having Lukaku is madness

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  2. Mid-Table Obscurity
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    whats carrol up to these days?

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  3. Reed_Rothchild
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Interesting Spain would rather play 4-6-0 formation without a striker than play Torres.

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    1. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      They would rather field 10 if only 11 available and Torres one of them

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      1. Reed_Rothchild
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        Think you need to do more studying.

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        1. Lord Flashheart
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 7 months ago

          True... Massive fail.

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  4. Balotellitubbies
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Wow he coud havwe slotted in RVP! FFS

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  5. DLL18
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Don't bring on Lukaku.
    Don't bring on Lukaku.
    Don't bring on Lukaku.

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    1. I Am ToTo
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      hahahahahah would be nice if ur bench got 7 and Lukaku comes in in 90 mnt

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      1. DLL18
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        Shhh.

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  6. Louis
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    I am 1 point in front of my head to head opponent.

    He has RVP captain!

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    1. Baa
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      And he should have been booked!

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  7. Henry Hill
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Giggs coming on over Kagawa is a strange one

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  8. Super PVA - Small Spuds
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Should I buy Torres or Lukaku?

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    1. Top 210 Club
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Hello Mr Wenger

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    2. Ole Gunnar Kush
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Ba?

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    3. Liastro โญ๏ธ
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Luk

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    4. Top 210 Club
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Buy 1 get 1 free

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    5. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Sango

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    6. I Am ToTo
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      moses

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

    Giggs is going to score the winner...

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    1. Legendary!
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Assist the winner

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  10. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Welbeck clears Chelsea's line. Bandwagon my arse.

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  11. SoAdCrAzY
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Where are the stats which give the players ratings that determine their bonus points? I thought there were some.

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    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Click score of game - click detailed stats

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  12. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    And still no ๐Ÿ‘ฟ Kagawa.....

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  13. 7dbeckham23
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    I don't care what anyone says, Rooney is just class, amazing player

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Yep

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    2. Messi & fabregas
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      i agree

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    3. 7dbeckham23
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      If he was Spanish, he'd get even more credit, best player by far on the field, outclassed everyone.

      RVP is either scoring or quiet like today

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    4. 4-4-who?
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Agree. Let us see him make a difference for EngLand

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  14. super zlatan
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Giggs = hero

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Not sure that his brother would agree.

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      1. super zlatan
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        :-).

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  15. Mr.Irwin
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Wellbeck off. Thanks be to god

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  16. Jimmers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Giggs - really innovative management decision there from Moyes

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  17. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Welbeck off..finally i can sit on the couch

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    1. Henry Hill
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      ๐Ÿ˜†

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    2. Messi & fabregas
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      ::)

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  18. mutatedllama
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Vidic is priced at 6.0? Seems good value there.

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    1. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Indeed

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  19. Mr.Irwin
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    You shagged your brother wife. Classic

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    1. Oldman Unathletic
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      The only time when Terry isn't the biggest cretin on the pitch.

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  20. Flicka
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Wasteful evening by Welbeck. Back to the same.

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    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Got his season quota in the last game

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  21. Legendary!
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Giggs calls Wayne Rooney "Wazza"

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  22. Henry Hill
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    There seems to be a distinct lack of creativity among the top teams this season. I don't think it's ever been this bad.

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    1. Flicka
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Mata is sitting on the bench.

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    2. Oflow
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      The last time Mourinho was in charge....

      Arsenal are still flying the flag.

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  23. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Torres yellow ๐Ÿ˜›

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    1. Bolt-on
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      But Lampard gets nothing

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

      All 3.5% his owners must be gutted

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  24. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Giggs cross, Rooney goal would be nice ๐Ÿ™‚

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  25. I Am ToTo
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    FPL may give RVP bonus for some reason

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  26. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Safe to say this referee is a joke?

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  27. tetra
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    bad news for anyone with Torres (c)

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    1. Bolt-on
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      ๐Ÿ™‚

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  28. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Torres booked for being atrocious.

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  29. Baa
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    I need two Ivanovic goals to win my head to head ๐Ÿ™

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  30. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Torres. YC ๐Ÿ˜›

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