[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
2 February 2014 2423 comments
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Sunday serves up a tempting double header as Arsenal get the opportunity to soar back to the top of the table with a win over Palace, while Liverpool look to cement fourth spot with three points at West Brom.

Proceedings begin at the Hawthorns, where Brendan Rodgers’ side draw up in the Midlands boasting twin destroyers that threaten to tear into Pepe Mel’s defence. Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge are backed by an army of Fantasy managers going into today’s clash – big returns for one or both will transform the Gameweek and mini-league scenario for many.

Will it be straightforward for Rodgers and his strikers? Maybe not – only Man City have conceded fewer shots from inside the area at home than the Baggies, while only Hull have conceded fewer “big chances”. West Brom do have a resilient side to them at home and, while the “Mel revolution” hasn’t quite swung into action as yet, today presents a good opportunity to demonstrate progress.

Later this afternoon, the Gunners face Palace at the Emirates. A one-sided affair on paper but Tony Pulis is sure to roll up with a blueprint to stifle and frustrate. Arsenal are likely to need an early goal if they are to deliver the kind of result that will have a big impact on our Gameweeks.

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  1. d1sable
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    listening to 5live commentary at work.

    OMG Keown talks utter drivel

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    1. Sif
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      it's not like there is much to talk about.

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

      Talks drivel when he's in my bar too. 🙂

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  2. FACUPARSE
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Arsenal looking a bit gash

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    1. Declan
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Yup 🙁

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  3. LewanGOALski
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    I already know I am gonna drop Ozil for a hit tonight. I'd maybe consider him again as an FPL option if he was in the 7-8 mln price bracket.

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    1. Dr Dream
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      yep...In the mix with Eriksen, Mirallas and co is his mark...Nowhere near 10 mills worth.

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    2. A.
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      No chance of him being that low in price even if he gets no points from now til the end of the season

      Next season he might be priced the same as Walcott and Cazorla though, maybe 9-9.5m

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      1. LewanGOALski
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        12 years, 3 months ago

        I don't expect him to be in that bracket. It's my perspective of him as an FPL option, and I am not gonna own him when in premium price, no thanks.

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  4. Gimli son of Gloin
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Chamakh is really putting in a shift.
    Obviously a bit of extra drive considering the game but Pullis has worked well with him.

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  5. Chu Young Ping Pong
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Should've played Ward, Speroni and Gabby.

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  6. Jafooli
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Palace ultras 😀

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    1. Shifty
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      was just gonna post this. haha. amazing

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

        the ultras that is

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  7. Hibbo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Koscielny lol

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    1. Schürrle Class
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      What happened?

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      1. Hibbo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Good save from pepperoni. Set piece glance on by Kos from Ozil fk.

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        1. Schürrle Class
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Cheers. Does Kosc look like he will finish with some BAPS

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          1. Hibbo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            He's on 1bps so not at the minute.

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  8. Dial Square
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    nearly Ozil

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  9. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Saves Palace CS, but would have been a Kosc goal sooo.....

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  10. LewanGOALski
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Ozil assist and Kosc goal would have been a GOLD for me :O

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

    Ozil (c) and Koscielny.. That would have been nice 😐

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    1. Jafooli
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Probably best chance so far......

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

        *only

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    2. LewanGOALski
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      You should have captained Kosc over Ozil...

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      1. GoonerByron
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        12 years, 3 months ago

        I'd put money on both of them outscoring Suarez either way 😛

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        1. Woy of the Wovers
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          12 years, 3 months ago

          I'd take that money next week.

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  12. Schürrle Class
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    How is Kosc and Ward playing?

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  13. Chucky
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Koscienly you utter kack

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

    Ozil assist and Kosc goal would have been dreamland!

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  15. Grounderz
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Did the early kick-off curse pass to Sunday football? 1-1 and a 0-0 in progress.

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      What curse is that?

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
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      Which curse?

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Ffs, double reply.

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        1. Schürrle Class
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Triple now

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          1. Woy of the Wovers
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            Aaagghhh!! Double Ffs. Now four.

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      2. Grounderz
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        12 years, 3 months ago

        The curse of the black pearl!

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        1. Woy of the Wovers
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          12 years, 3 months ago

          Ok. I don't know that curse.

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  16. JT's Dog
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Palace fans must be only ones who burn enough calories to get away with half time pies.

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      1. super zlatan
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        12 years, 3 months ago

        Lol

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

        I love their fans

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    • Towsor44
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      This is ridiculous. Just save your clean sheets for Selhurst Park and give us all a chance Tony!

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    • Jafooli
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Wish Ozil would get in the box more.

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    • Captain Shirokov
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      The Palace fans must all be on ectasy or something.

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      1. Jafooli
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        12 years, 3 months ago

        So would you if you had to watch palace every week

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    • Declan
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      I should've started Gabbidon.

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      1. Bolt-on
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        12 years, 3 months ago

        Nah you'll be fine

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      2. Breadbin
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Why? He doesn't have a clean sheet in a completed match.

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    • Bolt-on
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      I think I could beat jedinak in the 100 metre dash

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      1. JT's Dog
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Reminds me of screech

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      2. Demel
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        12 years, 3 months ago

        Ugliest player in the Premier league?

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        1. Chucky
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          12 years, 3 months ago

          🙄

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          1. Woy of the Wovers
            • 15 Years
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            Poor Ozil smiley.

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        2. Demel
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          12 years, 3 months ago

          Lescott!

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

            Dirk Kuyt was the King for many years

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        3. LewanGOALski
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          12 years, 3 months ago

          Jonjo

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        4. Gimli son of Gloin
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          12 years, 3 months ago

          It was Jay Spearing.
          Is Yossi Benayoun still around?
          Skrtel would be up there.

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      3. Chucky
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        12 years, 3 months ago

        I am going to triple up on Palace's defense next week . Already have ward nad pepporoni 🙂

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        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
          • 16 Years
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          And then??

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

        Got no Arsenal in my WC

        Currently happy, but can't go on surely?

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        1. Jafooli
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          12 years, 3 months ago

          Can see Palace grabbing a goal here more than Arsenal atm.....

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        2. Breadbin
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          12 years, 3 months ago

          Why happy? Their defence is solid, clean sheet and bonus magnets due to them not scoring much.

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      5. JT's Dog
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Puncheon havin mare

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        • the Penman
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Come on, don't make me regret playing Kolarov over Ward...

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        • Demel
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Do you care about a high ownership player (which you don't own) getting a big points haul if none of your rivals own him?

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          1. Woy of the Wovers
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            12 years, 3 months ago

            Yep. Still in Millionaire Club.

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          2. HuttonDressedasLahm
            • 16 Years
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            I worry about ANY player getting a big haul

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        • OrmskirkFC
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          12 years, 3 months ago

          I have a bad feeling Sagna will be off at halftime.

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          1. Declan
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            12 years, 3 months ago

            Nothing wrong with him.

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

            He looks totally fine

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        • super zlatan
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          12 years, 3 months ago

          Would be awesome if ward scored.

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

            an OG

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        • Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          12 years, 3 months ago

          These are the types of teams Arsenal have problems with. They don't have enough directness to break down teams like Palace.

          Man City would just overrun you up the middle with Yaya.

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          1. Hibbo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            12 years, 3 months ago

            City beat Palace 1-0 at home.

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          2. Breadbin
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            12 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah, that's exactly how it happened. City 1-0 Palace 🙂

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            1. Nomar
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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              12 years, 3 months ago

              Arsenal build up too slow though. Easy to defend.

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