[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
2 February 2014 2423 comments
Mark Mark
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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. Sif
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Ozil > Lallana barring a 2nd half hatrick.

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

      *Mata for me

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

    Bendtner to save the day.

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

      *Zelalem

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  3. FPL Touches
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    1-0 Kos goal, no assist please! 😀

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

      *Ozil assist

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

    Anyone fancying an Adam Johnson captain punt home to Hull next GW? I am thinking he may be a better option than Hazard - Newcastle may bounce back even though they were crap in the derby.

    I am without United attack.

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

      Rooney at home to Hull for me.

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    2. FPL Touches
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      With the rest of my team playing at home, I can't help but feel like I have better options

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

        Cheers. United attacker would be a no brainer but I am without and don't want to get Mata in so close to the blank!

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

      That game has draw written all over it

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

        You think? Even given Sunderland's current attacking form?

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

          Yup, Hull are no pushovers. I think that both will be happy with a point.

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

    Was really looking forward to a great day of sport, but whilst UFC was epic this morning, the footy has been a huge flop....

    Liverpool looked jaded - now a huge captain dilemma next week - it wont be Suarez, he seemed lethargic cant risk v Arsenal.

    Arsenal seem to have lost a cutting edge, and are just too slow allowing defenders to regain shape - Ozil is to be sold tonight to get on the Lallana express train and bank £s

    Pullis does have Palace defenders well drilled and benching them in future GWs could be a gamble?

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

      LOL - Palace didnt get a chance to re park the bus then!

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

    YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

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

    AOC goal

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

    OX

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

    Ox

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

      Caz assist

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  10. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    GNABRY 1-0

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

      OX, sorry

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    2. Dial Square
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Ox...

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  11. Messiah Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Seems Arsenal last scored a first half goal 2 months ago...

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

    Cazorla assist

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

    CAZORLA assist

    Get the f**k in

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    1. 4-4-who?
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Indicative that few have AOC

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

    YES Santi!

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

      Now I'm happy. Cost me 4pts to get him.

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

    Santi assist yes !!!

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

    And guess who took Ox out this week finally in a 12 point hit??

    🙄

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

      Was it you?

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

      You can't be serious? Unlucky. Good decision though still for future games, just bad timing.

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

      Why did you have him before and why on earth would you take him out when he was basically gAraunteed to start next to arteta????

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  17. pezzerman
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    get in captain santi!

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  18. FACUPARSE
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    SuperOscarDonkeyHelmet

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

      lol

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

    Caz assist.

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  20. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Chamakh equalizer incoming

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    1. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Shut up, you are embarrassing yourself again.

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

    Right Ozil, get something soon or pack your bags.

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    1. 4-4-who?
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Mata is the nan if you want a No.10

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

        Moyes plays him as a number 7.

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

      He's out of my team even if he grabs a hat-trick now

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    3. money face bandwagon
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      very glad tt i take ozil out for a hit to get mata 2 gw ago

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  22. RabMac
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    The Ox has 0.7% ownership.

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

      Their owners are all ranked below 1 million.

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  23. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Sagna assist the assist 🙁

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  24. Thomass
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Cazorla 🙂

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  25. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    sorry Toparse, but Arsenal playing boring football
    didn't deserve to score

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

      keep digging

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  26. Sting
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Ozil over Cazorla in my wildcard has been the worst decision I've made this season

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

      i did the exact opposite!

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

    Cazorla has been my favoutie fantasy player this season. 🙂

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

      *favourite

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    2. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      how so?

      He hasn't really done anything all season 😀

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

    What a save.

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

      Fine stop

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  29. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    thank god

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

    brought santi AJ and mata on my WC last week 😀

    although having evans/vlaar/bruce/bony/aguero was pointless!

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