[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
1 September 2013 5563 comments
Mark Mark
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With goals a premium from Saturday’s matches, we roll into Sunday with high expectations. Today’s fixtures certainly give us room for optimism.

Proceedings get underway shortly at the Hawthorns and Anfield, where West Brom go in search of their first goal of the season against a Swansea side still looking to get a first point on the board. Alongside that affair, we’ve the small matter of Liverpool’s clash with United – a match that hosts an array of Fantasy talent, not least Robin van Persie, adorning the captain’s armband for many.

Later today, we’re treated to the North London derby. A clash which rarely disappoints when it comes to goals and incidents. It’s fair to say that we’re expecting fireworks again, as Arsenal attempt to keep momentum after the win at Fulham, while Andre Villas-Boas’ side arrive at the Emriates with a 100% record and without a league goal conceded.

The team news from the early kick-offs is in and is as follows:

Liverpool make just one change to the side that edged past Villa in Gameweek 2. Kolo Toure’s failure to recover from a groin injury sustained in midweek allows Martin Skrtel to partner Daniel Agger in central defence as the Reds attempt to register their third successive shut-out of the season.

For United, Wayne Rooney is absent with a head wound – David Moyes has confirmed he will be sidelined “for a few weeks” with the injury. The United boss brings in Ryan Giggs and Ashley Young on the flanks and drops Antonio Valencia to the bench – Giggs’ inclusion looks set to see Danny Welbeck moved centrally once again after he was shifted to the flank to accommodate Rooney’s return against Chelsea last Monday.

Michael Laudrup hands Wilfried Bony his first Premier league start at the Hawthorns. Jonathan de Guzman drops out in the only change from the side that lost at Spurs last weekend –Bony, Ashley Williams and Jonjo Shelvey all recover from the knocks that kept them out of midweek Europa League action, with the Ivorian’s inclusion allowing Michu to return to his preferred role in “the hole”.

Steve Clarke makes three alterations for the hosts. Boaz Myhill replaces the injured Ben Foster between the sticks, Nicolas Anelka is back after being granted compassionate leave last week, while Scott Sinclair is handed his first league start for the Baggies against his old club – Graham Dorrans and Markus Rosenberg are the men to drop out.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now accepting vistors for the early kick-off and will remain open until the final kick at the Emirates.

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  1. Gooner Kebab
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    12 years, 7 months ago

    studge

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

    Moyes needs to gut that squad. So many average players littering around.

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

      ok, man utd need players we get it

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

        Get that sand out of your vajayjay.

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  3. Thick Of It
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    If Lamela plays will that be a first time that a player will "score" fpl points having not been available to choose in the game? Any precedent for this?

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

      There was last season but I can't remember who.

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      1. Da Diggy Diggy Doc
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        Happened last year with a young everton defender I think

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

          Perhaps it was that. Hmm that'll bug me now.

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    2. Rossendale Rover
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Buttners first game for man Utd last season

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

    sturridge still to be a good pick once bucktooths back?

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

      Not nearly as good as Suarez FPL-wise, would be aiming to get Luis in.

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

        If sturridge stays fit I could not disagree more

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

          People said the same thing last season and got absolutely burned when they picked Sturridge over Suarez.

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

            Not if they picked him at the right time. Sturridge did wonders for me last season

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

              Sturridge had a period when Suarez was not around that he did wonderful in, he still did so when Suarez returned but Suarez scored bigger points.

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          2. Bartowski
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 7 months ago

            What are you talking about, Sturridge scored 11 goals and had 5 assists in the half season he was there

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

              Yes he did. But when Suarez was in the team he outscored Sturridge nearly every match. When Suarez was out Sturridge was the main man.

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      2. Bartowski
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        Actually points wise it's pretty much even since he went to Liverpool based on minutes played

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      3. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        Not true based on last season. Fitness wise but not points wise.

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

          Sigh, you lads aren't getting the point. Sturridge is a great pick, when Suarez plays with him he outscores him 80% of the time. Not that Sturridge won't score but Luis does score more.

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    2. A.
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Yup, he'll still be the main man up top i'd think

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    3. Waterwheel Inc.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      I think he'll be better. He'll keep the centre role and be getting better support / more rebounds off the post!

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    4. Qubit
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Yes in my opinion

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    5. Last Resort...
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Suarez will be on a wing, so I am sticking with Sturridge.

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

      I think suarez will take a lot of his points, will probably sell once he's back

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    7. Rog.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      I think Sturridge is a solid pick myself and will continue to be, nowhere near as erratic.

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

    Why doesn't giggs get injured for the whole season... Don't want to see his face..

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

      very mature.

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    2. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Disgraceful thing to say. Grow up.

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    3. Villain_123
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Disgraceful thing to say.

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  6. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Bony was subbed off at 67 minutes, by the way

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    1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Dammmmmit

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  7. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    RVP still out there ? 😉

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

      Please dont.
      Just wait till after.

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

      I bet he wishes he wasn't.

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  8. Willis.
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Why hasn't Giggs retired yet

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

      Has to keep himself busy his wife said.

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  9. Thick Of It
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Valencia's eye must be hanging out, oh my goddddddddddd

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    1. Ghost Ship
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Could have died.

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    2. Thick Of It
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      I think it was just an atom touched his eye, the way he went down was pitiful.

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  10. Willis.
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    lol wtf valencia

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

      If the message above is right, "lol" is maybe uncalled for

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  11. Portuguese&Proud
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Bony and Aspas please get out of my team 😆

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

    That would've never been given if he didn't catch the ball, dumb referees giving the players the power!

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      It was a handball. The whistle hadn't blown.

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

    Amateur hour in the premier league united physios

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

    Feck Liverpool resorting to poking players in the eyes Jesus dirty Bastards

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  15. beric
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    i wish i could actually watch the football, but i cant. so give me good accurate updates please

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

      Liverpool playing well, utd not so much

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  16. Prime
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Nani to score and be the biggest bandwagon for gw4

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

      I rate him highly

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    2. Last Resort...
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      I have been waiting for him to start playing, I think he could be given a good run out this season!

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  17. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    what happened? penalty?

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  18. Ron_Swanson
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone interested in Moses now at Liverpool?

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      if he gets time, i may downgrade cout or mirralas for him

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  19. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Giggs is looking to score for United in a 24th consecutive season.. Legend

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

      Pimp.

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    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Well he won't score today 🙂

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    3. Ron_Swanson
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      How many players on the pitch now weren't even born when he played his first season for Utd?

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

    Chicarito to the rescue

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  21. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Arsenal Spurs lineups out?

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  22. Granville
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    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Poor quality game this. No team deserves to win.

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      surely the one who scored has some slight claim

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    2. Brouhaha
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Except liverpool aye

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    3. Lovzat
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Pool deserve.

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    4. Ghost Ship
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Just as long as that doesn't involve agger losing his clean sheer, completely agree

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    5. Tommy J
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      A bit biased-I'm neutral and think Liverpool are the better team.

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    6. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Liverpool deserve it for the 1st half. Both sides have been pants in the 2nd.

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    7. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Not a fan if either side but I think Liverpool are good for the 3 points.

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  23. MK Don
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Any Sheff United in ? Maybe Paul Heaton ? Jessica Ennis ? Michael Palin ? LOL

    I enjoyed my trip yesterday to see MK Dons beat Sheffield United away 🙂

    Bramall Lane is a good stadium, though the United fans were pretty quiet, and we outsung them. I do like your "greasy chip butty" song though !

    This may not go down well, but though your stadium is good, I do rate Hillsborough more...ouch ! Just offended half of Steel City 🙂

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    1. Thick Of It
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Good man.

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  24. chilin_dude
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Yacob off for Rosenberg
    Singlair off for Berainho

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  25. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    really need wally and soldado to score some goals today

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

      15 points each.

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

    Oh no Little pea on to ruin Mignolet's clean sheet.

    Do it lad.

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  27. jungle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    I forgot we still owned the Pea

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  28. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    deranged up-voter on the loose

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

    just blow it up ref ive had enough

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      +42

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      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        +420,000

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    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      keep taking the pills opti 😉

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  30. Rasping Drive
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Why doesn't Moyes use Kagawa? It's service RVP needs, not Hernandez to stand up top with him, holding hands, both with fingers stuck up their respective arses.

    I hope to be proved wrong but..

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    1. Mr. Greedy
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Only possibilities are that Moyes is an idiot or he is carrying an injury.

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