[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
4 December 2013 4396 comments
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After last night’s single goal encounter at Selhurst Park, we brace ourselves for the remaining nine Gameweek 14 fixtures this evening. Luis Suarez carries the armband hopes of many a Fantasy manager into this evening’s home game with Norwich, Wayne Rooney will be hoping to maintain his fine form against former club Everton, whilst Sergio Aguero travels to The Hawthorns, where the hosts conceded twice against goal-shy Villa in the previous match in front of their own fans:

Here’s a heads-up on the main news from this evening’s line-ups:

The major shock arrives at the Emirates where Nicklas Bendtner starts up front for Arsenal in place of Olivier Giroud. Theo Walcott is benched again as Arsene Wenger keeps faith in Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Ozil, despite fears of rotation. James Chester is back in the Hull XI for the first time since recovering from a hamstring injury – he replaces the suspended Curtis Davies.

Paul Lambert drops Christian Benteke to the bench for Villa’s trip to Southampton, as Libor Kozak gets the nod in a 3-5-2 for the midlands outfit. Jose Fonte is benched for the hosts, as Maya Yoshida partners Dejan Lovren in central defence. Rickie Lambert replaces Pablo Osvaldo up top, whilst Paolo Gazzaniga and Steven Davis come in for the injured Artur Boruc and Morgan Schneiderlin.

Vincent Kompany is back for City’s trip to West Brom, though Alvaro Negredo is surprisingly replaced by Edin Dzeko up front. For the hosts, Stephane Sessegnon is benched as Steve Clarke makes three changes to his side.

Philippe Coutinho returns to the Liverpool XI for the visit of Norwich, as do Daniel Agger and Joe Allen, with Victor Moses, Kolo Toure and Lucas dropping out. Gary Hooper is omitted from the Canaries XI as Chris Hughton drafts in Bradley Johnson and switches to one up top.

Willian, Juan Mata and Eden Hazard line up behind Fernando Torres for Chelsea’s trip to Sunderland. Frank Lampard also returns to the XI for the Blues – Steven Fletcher is replaced by Jozy Altidore for the Black Cats, with Jack Colback coming in for Seb Larsson in midfield.

Marko Arnautovic makes a quick recovery for Stoke’s trip to Cardiff, though Jon Walters drops to the bench for the Potters. Marc Wilson also comes in after last weekend’s hammering at Goodison, while Malky Mackay makes a couple of alterations for the hosts.

Rafael returns to the starting line-up for United – Chris Smalling partners Nemanja Vidic at centre-half as Jonny Evans drops to the bench. Robin Van Persie is missing yet again, allowing Shinji Kagawa to tuck in behind Wayne Rooney. Ross Barkley and Kevin Mirallas replace Leon Osman and Gerard Deulofeu for Everton at Old Trafford.

Jermain Defoe leads the line for Tottenham’s trip to Fulham, as Roberto Soldado shifts to the bench. Etienne Capoue and Erik Lamela also find a place in the visitors’ XI, whilst new Cottagers boss Rene Meulensteen makes seven changes to his starting line-up.

As always on Matchdays, we’ve opened up our Dugout Discussion chatroom right up until the final whistle for those looking to get involved in a spot of real-time banter.

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  1. RÏɠBY
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    thought hull played really well under amazing attacks from arsenal and with only 30% possession

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      who cares about hull

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      1. RÏɠBY
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        people needing cheap robust defenders
        obviously 😉

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Oh, you mean "The Tigers"

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

        HAAAAAHAAAHAHAHAAHAHAAAAAA

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    3. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      They just stuck 10 behind the ball.... they were never, ever going to win playing like that.

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      1. RÏɠBY
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        they could have easily scored a couple

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  2. FantasyNik123
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Who else is hoping for a 100+ point GW when the site actually works?

    o/

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      think i got 99 🙁

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    2. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      i would have

      mugnolet robbed me

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    3. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      pretty much everyone who captained goofy 😉

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      1. thegaffer82
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        I'm captained him and I'm not even close to 100 🙁

        At least my ranking is so poor I'm guaranteed a green arrow 🙂

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    4. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      If Gerrard gets assist and I get a lot of bonus points its possible. Evra and Migs losing the clean sheets ruined a sure thing.

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    5. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Im about 88-92 I think
      Baps hopefully to over 100
      Standard

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  3. Beautiful Game
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Rooney + Oscar + Brady -> Lukaku+ Hazard+ Mirallas for a hit???

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    1. Mr Wizard
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I like it, I'm thinking

      Williams > ward
      Brady > Hazard
      Rooney > Lukaku

      -8

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    2. beepingmeeping
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Id keep Brady for a week. Why take a hit to get in Mirallas vs a tough opponent?

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  4. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Lets face facts....
    It's a high scoring GW
    Most of us have high scores
    Most of the active players have Suarez(c)

    I can't see much movement this week

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    1. beric
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      over 80 and i think you'll get a decent green

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    2. Gaz Downright
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Yaya is on a hat-trick #differential

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I just have Hazard. Sorry.

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    4. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      My rank is shocking so I'd disagree

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    5. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      but them mini-leagues tho

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    6. beepingmeeping
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      There are a good 50+% active teams I'd say. 60% of people have Ramsey and most have got to active. Plus all those active players without him.

      Only like 30% of the league has Suarez. Not every team can afford Suarez, Aguero and Rooney. There will a decent no of good teams without Suarez. I reckon anyone with Suarez (C) is going up tonight.

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  5. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    How badly injured is Vertonghen btw? A huge wad of cash heading my way with 2FTs if he's out. Get in.

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

    This is my first 100+ single gameweek 😯 🙂

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    1. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Gratz!

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    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      same hi5

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    3. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Snap, if I've actually managed it

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    4. beric
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      nice. i think i've only done it in a dgw

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    5. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      congrats! nicely done.

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    6. Hamstergod
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      If I counted everything right, it should be mine as well

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    7. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Well, I am pleased for you at least. Some of these onanists, not so much. 🙂

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    8. Towsor44
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Mine too. In fact, first including DGWs too!

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

      Cheers all! Tick that one off the bucket list.

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

    best cheap midfielder for up to 4.8M ? I will really appreciate some help here, as I have no idea who to choose...

    Thanks!

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    1. BucketHead
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Oviedo from everton

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    2. jonny77
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      alex pozuelo, oviedo, morrison if he is still less than 4.8M?

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    3. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      O.V.I.E.D.O

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    4. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      JWP?

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  8. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Did Rosenior play today?

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  9. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Can't believe I have 70 points but yet SO F**KING MAD at the same time.

    Seems like evry one of my rivals has Yaya and Hazard.

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    1. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      62 here

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    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      aye painful not to own em or ozil too....... still.....suarez tho

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    3. aehii
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Mad at myself for picking walcott over hazard a few weeks ago.

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      1. beepingmeeping
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        no offence, but ridic move whoever went for walcott before he was even in the first xi

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        1. aehii
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          I assumed he would be, arsenal have missed his pace, despite all the wins. I want to catch him before everyone gets him as well.

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  10. JWF
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Feeling a little deflated. Some seriously big scores. Still a good week to remind yourself how much fun FPL can be when it goes right!

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  11. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    And...

    Breathe

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  12. nadman89
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    so who u guys switching rooney out for? assuming u already have suarez n aguero...?

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  13. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Someone out there will have Suarez(c), Yaya, Hazard, Mert, Zaba etc

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    1. jonny77
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      i have suarez (c), aguero, zaba, luka, ramsey, jagielka

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    2. Wej
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I do lol

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    3. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      ML casual rival has Suarez(c) Yaya Gerrard Hazard Mert Zaba Aguero Bannan 😯

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    4. Indrandro
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Damn I miss Yaya...Have Gabbidon though. 🙂

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  14. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    So pissed. 👿

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Hello. 🙂

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    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      why

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  15. Snevitz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    The 4 point hit for Howard and Gabiddon worked out better than I could have imagined!

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

    Pantillimon OG?

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  17. Taff
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Despite the evidence of last year (acknowledging they won the league in a poor vintage), I'm finding it hard to get my head around the fact that United just aren't very good any more. Without Rooney they'd be lower mid-table

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Without Rooney they'd be right down in the relegation battle

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    2. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I'd agree with that...very poor. Two world class players in a club that size is shameful...and one's turned into a permacroc...

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  18. Declan
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    YYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

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  19. Podge
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Panty OG 🙂

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  20. Gaz Downright
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    noooo

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  21. Jax
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    city concede. yes!

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  22. beric
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    looks like no bonus for aguero...come on west brom, score

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    1. beric
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      awesome

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  23. Indrandro
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Managed to get 98p no bonuses. And still I made awful decisions before gw Rooney, Barkley - > Agüero, Sissoko and left Coleman on the bench... 🙂

    But finally my very first 100.

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  24. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Who clear is gerrard 2nd assist ?

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  25. Green Arrow
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    So now Suarez made the FPL site crash.

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  26. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    FECKKKKKKKKKKK

    Pants CS gone.

    😥

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      HOORAY! Sorry. 🙁

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  27. PB-THE-VET
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    90 points before baps 😀

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  28. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    OMG panty own goal

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  29. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Good. WBA scored. City CS gone.

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  30. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

    CS Gone

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