[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
2 November 2013 5236 comments
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Following Newcastle’s somewhat surprising 2-0 win, the Gameweek rolls on with six three o’clock kick-offs, followed by a tea-time feast as Arsenal host Liverpool in the 5.30 encounter.

Fantasy managers will be focused on the Etihad, where City are expected to rout visitors Norwich City, with Sergio Aguero heavily backed with the armband by many. The team news finds that Manuel Pellegrini has, as reported, dropped Joe Hart from his lineup, handing Romanian Costel Pantilimon the start with Javi Garcia also missing out as Alvaro Negredo comes into a 4-4-2. Visitors Norwich make two changes – Robert Snodgrass misses out after his midweek concussion, while Alex Tettey is also sidelined through injury. Steven Whittaker and Bradley Johnson are drafted in.

The red side of Manchester are at the Cottage today, with David Moyes again ringing the changes. He drafts in Rafael, Nemanja Vidic, Antonio Valencia and Anan Januzaj, with Chris Smalling, Nani and Shinji Kagawa making way – Michael Carrick is sidelined with an Achilles problem. Fulham make just one change – Ashkan Dejagah comes in for Darren Bent.

Down at the KC Stadium, Steve Bruce is able to welcome back Sone Aluko after injury, while Jake Livermore also returns having been ineligible for the trip to Spurs. Alex Bruce drops out through injury, with David Meyler also making way. Robbie Brady is only fit enough for the Hull bench, with Abdoulaye Faye and Robert Koren also amongst their subs. Gus Poyet makes just one change to his Sunderland lineup following the win over Newcastle – Fabio Borini earns a start after his winning goal and replaces Adam Johnson as the Black Cats appear to go with three strikers. Wes Brown is back on the Sunderland bench.

West Ham again line up without a centre forward, as Matt Jarvis replaces the injured Ricardo Vaz Te and Jack Collison comes in for Mo Diame who is benched. Opponents Villa make four changes – Matt Lowton, Ciaran Clark, Karim El Ahmadi and Yacouba Sylla all earn starting roles as Gabriel Agbonhlahor is sidelined with an ankle problem, while Antonio Luna and Fabian Delph are also ruled out; Aleks Tonev drops to the bench.

Down at the Britannia, Mark Hughes makes a single change to his midfield with Glenn Whelan getting the start ahead of Wilson Palacios. Southampton are unchanged as Mauricio Pochettino is again without striker Pablo Osvaldo.

Finally, at the Hawthorns, Steve Clarke hands starts to James Morrison, Chris Brunt and Shane Long as Claudio Yacob drops to the bench and Victor Anichebe and Nicolas Anelka are out of the matchday squad. Morgan Amalfitano is fit and starts. Keith Millen names an unchanged Palace lineup.

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  1. Elniñorules
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    7-0

    Seven goalscorers

    Aguero (C) fail 😉

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    1. joinho
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      LOL

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    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      if only hed scored 1 id be happy ......

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        erm.....

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    3. nadman89
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      15 pts is not a a fail and 3 BPS will be 18 , look up ur facts

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      1. jfr
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        moron

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  2. tm245
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    I need MTurner to score since he is now coming off for GlenJo -- should have hidden him behind Chester.

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    1. JWF
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      Hiding him behind Chester wouldn't have worked...

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      1. tm245
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        Right -- nowhere for him to hide then.

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  3. turd ferguson
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    i feel sick

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      i join you in that

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    2. nevertrustbony
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      I feel sicker

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      1. SuperOsçarBaby
        • 13 Years
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        i feel sickest

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      2. Godfather Bandit 42
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        I have actuall been sick!!!

        My ML title defence is over!!!1

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  4. El capitaino
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    Hmm, 20 points from my 4 bench players...

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  5. denial
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    SO close Kun

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  6. Kostja
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    I guess City have goal difference in the bag if it comes to that

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  7. beric
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    kinda wish i had some city players now

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  8. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    btw, 1st goal was an OG

    No winning goal BP

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  9. The Finnisher
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    *moves Turner to the bench for next week*

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  10. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
    • 13 Years
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    assist for Dzeko goal ?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      jesus

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    2. DonTheSpecialOne
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      Navas

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      1. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
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        thanks

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    3. ILOVEBAPS
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      Navas. It's ok both have low ownership.

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  11. DonTheSpecialOne
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    Bent header, hits The crossbar.
    Mcauley goal btw.

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  12. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    McAuley goal, Brunt assist

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    1. beric
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      nice work scout picks! maybe 4-3-3 aint s bad after all 😉

      fair play for not having a SOU defender

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  13. Jimjam
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Giroud, Vidic, Mignolet -> Aguero, Rat, Boruc for a -4?

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
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      Looks good. But don't knee jerk yet.

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  14. Evs
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    • 16 Years
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    McAuley goal.

    Scoutpicks on fire.

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    1. Pedram
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      It seems they have crystal ball or something.

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    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      i know crazy...

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  15. r0nh
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    Rooney looking set for the 3 bonus 🙁

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    1. Stephen - Robot Daniels
      • 13 Years
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      Until his OG given...

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  16. r0scr0w
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    The amount of people on here who told me not to transfer Giroud out for Aguero... I'm glad i didnt listen to you!

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    1. Cebolinha
      • 13 Years
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      everyone i asked said to do so. glad i did and captnd!

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    2. NATSTER
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      Glad that you went with your decision. I urged everyone to do so.

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  17. Piggs Boson
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    Rooney (C) , Kun(vc)

    Balls, what a missed opportunity...

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    1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
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      just too clever...

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    2. SPorting
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      🙁

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    3. SW6
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      Hardly a disaster

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    4. Yome
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      You are really in love with Rooney, you captain him way too much. Kun was the obvious choice

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    5. Declan-
      • 14 Years
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      Just be happy you have both

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    6. r0nh
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      At least you had both players.

      Rooney set for 12 points, so not bad 🙂

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    7. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      Hardly. You have both at least

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  18. Granville
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    McCauley, ooh scout pick

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    1. Evs
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      Who's pick was that ?

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    2. MJ6987
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      Yawn 😉

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    3. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      pretty good for the picks so far

      Harper (cs)
      Zaba (cs) McAuley (goal + cs), Reid (c)
      Silva (goal and assist), Sess (assist)
      Rooney (goal and assist) Kun (goal + 3 assists)

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  19. synyster626
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    Best scout pick ever so far, Mcauley lol

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  20. The Bandit
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    Not a good week for Englands keepers 😀

    Nice call McAuley in picks

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  21. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    What the fk did moyes do, RVP hasnt even touched the ball second half.

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  22. Judas
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    cant believe this

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  23. PGR
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    How does Rooney has 17 BPS??
    He's only scored 1, right?

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    1. Evs
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      Plus an assist.

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  24. Torres76
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    Got a Cs for Lovren and Shaw. Is that right or wrong?

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    1. Bad Pen
      • 14 Years
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      Wrong, it'll be taken off.

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    2. SW6
      • 13 Years
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      What's the score?

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    3. beric
      • 13 Years
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      wrong

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    4. Mr Smith
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      No it's correct.

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  25. Fin
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    What is wrong with GJ?

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    1. Evs
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      Not very well.

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    2. Obi Wan Elokobi
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      Ill

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    3. Kostja
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      ill according to Demi

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  26. DonTheSpecialOne
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    Shawcross hands, should've been a Soton pen.

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  27. Waynoo
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    Anyone else feel sorry for hughton?

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    1. Godfather Bandit 42
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      He doesn't deserve this!!!

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  28. copps
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    LOL im on 8 points and everyone else is racking up unbelievable scores

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  29. Jagermeister
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    Aguero is essential. Sundeland next.

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
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      Suarez next weeks captain fo shiz.

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  30. PogChamp
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    Oh great. 5 minutes worth of Brady 🙁

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