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19 January 2014 3121 comments
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The Gameweek continues with a pair of Sunday afternoon encounters, beginning with Tottenham’s trip to South Wales as they take on Swansea, before Chelsea and United see us into the Sunday roast with a would-be classic at the Bridge.

Fantasy managers are likely to have plenty invested in today’s matches, with recent differentials Christian Eriksen and Emmanuel Adeabayor on show at the Liberty, while Eden Hazard and Oscar will carry the hopes for many in the 4pm kick-off.

The team news from Swansea finds the home side make just one change: Chico returns to the starting XI and takes his place alongside Ashley Williams, allowing Jordi Amat to shift to midfield to cover for the injured Jose Canas. Tim Sherwood also makes just one change to the Spurs starting lineup that saw off Palace last time out. Roberto Soldado’s season continues to go from bad to worse as he’s dropped to the bench. It’s a 4-5-1 from the visitors, then, as Nacer Chadli is drafted in with Christian Eriksen perhaps set to be pushed up behind Emmanuel Adebayor.

As usual, our Dugout Discussion chatroom is open to capture the real-time rise and fall in fortunes as today’s matches unfold.

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  1. Federico
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Is Januzaj too good to be the 5th midfielder?

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    1. Captain Shirokov
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      No way.

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    2. df34
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Have him, but just worried he will be rested and rotated because he is so young

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    3. Spin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      He's my 5th midfielder.
      That said i have a decision to make next week when he is home to Cardiff, may have to bench one of my 'big 4'

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    4. Bielsa's Bucket
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      He is player more further forward than welberk nearly

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    5. Podge
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      Far from it

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  2. Elniñorules
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Come on Hazard, where are our points?!?!

    I thought you were a flat track bully...

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    1. Captain Shirokov
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      😀

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      1. Elniñorules
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        Great minds et al. 😉

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        1. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          Obviously 😉

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  3. Thomass
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Don't blame Moyes, blame the players they are crap!

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    1. Declan
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      Both to blame.

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    2. Captain Shirokov
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      BLAME EVERYONE

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      1. Something Clever
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Blame Canada.

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    3. Spin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Bit of both really.
      Players not doing themselves jistice (and a bit unlucky today) but moyes sacked the entire backroom staff which was a huge part of th esuccess in Fergusons setup.
      He's an idiot for not keeping them and will )imo) be sacked eventually as a result of it.
      Mulensteen andor Phelan could have had roles at the club and helped with the continuity, they knew the players inside out, and Moyes evidently still doesnt

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      1. Debauchy
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        Do you really believe Moyes could come into a club like MU and just sack whoever ? Cmon
        I think its a lot bigger than that.

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    4. Debauchy
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Blame Fergie ! Blame everyone ! But dont blame Wenger he had his share of abuse.

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  4. Van Dal
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Will hazard get the assist?

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    1. SamH123
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      'the' assist?
      or am I missing the joke

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    2. FPL Daniel
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      I hope so, he should

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    3. Wirtzle Gummidge
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      no

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  5. @FuzzyWarbles
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    Ha! The same studio during halftime just asked:

    "Is this the end to United's season?"

    Christ almighty, YES. It' been yes since they lost at home to WBA ffs.

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    1. Heydudes13
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Before the match it was a bit cringey putting all the limelight on Januzaj then asking Mourinho how you're going to stop him. Media still feel the need to big up United and focus on one of their stars.

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      1. Spin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        Pathetic.
        So how will you stop this kid who has done very little this season.

        At least they got it right by not asking about the likes of Young and Valencia!

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    2. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      *drew at home to West Brom

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      1. Heydudes13
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        Lost*

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        1. @FuzzyWarbles
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          thank you. always fun to be corrected with misinformation.

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      2. @FuzzyWarbles
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        thought it was 1-2 WBA on September 25th?

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        1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
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          Lol I was referring to Fergies last game

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      3. Spin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        LOST at home to WB

        actually, were TOTALLY OUTPLAYED AT HOME BY WB

        yes its that bad.

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  6. Heydudes13
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    That 2nd Eto'o goal. Feck me. Is that how you tell the defence to set up Moyes?

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  7. onionbarje
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Just seen the Welbeck chance. WHAT THE HELL, HOW DO YOU NOT SCORE THAT

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    1. Pasqualinho
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Azpi put him off. I think Welbeck wanted a penalty.

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  8. SuperOsçarBaby
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Next Jose victim at the Bridge are Arsenal

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    1. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Babyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

      Please do something.

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    2. FACUPARSE
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      really? they won't win anymore home games till then...

      good news

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    3. Declan
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      bookmarked.

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    4. Captain Shirokov
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Lovely. 🙂

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    5. r0nh
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      More likely West Ham...

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    6. df34
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      As an Arsenal fan, I fear you could be right.

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  9. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    This is Utd's 7th league defeat of the season & it was only Christmas 3 weeks ago 😯

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  10. Waynoo
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    they miss cleverley

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    1. Declan
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      😆

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    2. rrwholloway
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      They're missing a lot more than that right now.

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  11. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
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    Can't wait til we s*** on Chelsea after the Tottenham match

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    1. SuperOsçarBaby
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      we have Matic dude

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      1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Whats a Matic to a Yaya?

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  12. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    This game just shows how much we're missing Rooney and Van Persie, missing the final ball/finish.

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    1. Declan
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      ^ This, spot on.

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    2. r0nh
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      I cant believe Arsenal got £24m for sick note 😆

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      1. Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        £24m for a Premier League title isn't so bad.

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      2. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        You'll still win nothing this year.

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        1. r0nh
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          I am not competing in anything.

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          1. Heydudes13
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            12 years, 2 months ago

            I am. Trophies mean everything.

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          2. Heydudes13
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Oh lol.

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  13. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    This is great news for united's fellow relegation rivals

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    1. Declan
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      seriously 🙄

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    2. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      OMG SO FUNNY LOL ROFL 😆 😆 :mrgreen:

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    3. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      +1

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  14. Manani
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Did people watch the match at all?
    Or are you just saying looking at the scoreline?

    I thought we played decently well comparing to a few weeks ago. much better in fact.

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    1. Declan
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      *for 10 mins

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      1. Manani
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        we got caught off the break, but we played pretty well.

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        1. subzero
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          lol, its like saying we just got fu*ked in ass, rest of body we covered well

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    2. Bielsa's Bucket
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I saw a mouse play well verses a snake once, then he died.

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    3. df34
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      You are right United playing quite well in the attacking part of the game. Just poor defending has let them down. I think the half time score flatters Chelsea

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    4. onionbarje
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      we were unlucky, we kept the special 3 mids quiet. But we look unconvincing up front

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      1. onionbarje
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        i.e. Welbeck

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  15. Optimus.
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    To those questioning whether or not to get Azpillicueta....Mourinho said this a month ago..

    "I play Ivanovich right back, I play Azpilicueta left back, I play John Terry and have to make a decision between Gary Cahill and David Luiz."

    http://tinyurl.com/pxdx8s2

    When fit Azpillicueta is nailed on imo

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  16. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Number of goals MU has scored vs CHE in previous 3 comps?

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  17. Bielsa's Bucket
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    44 points with Coleman and Lukaku (c).... please for the love of god score Lukaku

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  18. Peggi
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    chill out everyone, there is still 45 minutes to play

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    1. Something Clever
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Irrelevant. Home and dry.

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    2. df34
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      See stat below

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  19. BONZ
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Can we start some Keeper Bashing on here please?

    DDG could have save that with his foot - the shot was hotting his foot until he tried diving to where his foot was to get hands on the ball - WHY?

    Isnt their job to stop the ball crossing that line? All is needed is to stop or clear the ball.

    Not just DDG - Mignolet last week v Stoke awful and again yesterday was poor. Boruc was also at fault, yet i hear no public condemnation for these?? Hart drop a ball & God Help.

    Rant over - frustrated this season with a raft of poor performances in the sticks!!

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    1. onionbarje
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      i agree, DDG could have done better.

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  20. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Can we officially give credit to the "noisey neighbors" for officially killed ManU?

    Well done, Man City. Well done.

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    1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      😀

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  21. M83
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Guys, pick one: Azpilicueta, Ivanovic or Cahill?

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    1. Bielsa's Bucket
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      Ivan

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    2. JWF
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Azp and invest the extra cash elsewhere.

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

      Azpil

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  22. Gaz Downright
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Mourinho has never lost a game when 2-0 up at half time.

    78 games, 77 wins, 1 draw

    #goodluckmoysie

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    1. @FuzzyWarbles
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      he lost two points once?

      What a knob. 😉

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    2. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      He's never faced a striker like Welbeck before...

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  23. Rafabio
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    So who's next week's Ade and Samuel?

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    1. Walsh
      • 12 Years
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      Bony

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    2. Podge
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Giroud hopefully, probably Rooney or Benteke though

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  24. Drop Dead Tsimikas
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    No assist for Hazard on the 1st goal?

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    1. Walsh
      • 12 Years
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      Of course not.

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  25. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Jones for the first goal......

    He was like Bambi on ice.

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  26. Willis.
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    Azpilicueta = Derek Zoolander anyone?!?!

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  27. I-Taught-Danny-Welbeck-How-…
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Final score 3-3. You heard it here first

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    1. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      No amount of diving will get you there.

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  28. Rafabio
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    Soooo, Bony, Ade or Benteke for us chasers?

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  29. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Oscar Brace
    Hazard goal and assist and
    Mata goal still to come in second half 😉

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  30. GREENDREAMS11
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    I didn't think united played too badly, a better final ball/finishing and it could have been very different. Chelsea had 3 chances and scored twice, That's been the difference

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