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The Dugout Discussion – Liverpool vs Arsenal

8 February 2014 2351 comments
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The day’s eight Premier League fixtures begin with a lip-smacking encounter at Anfield and end with a tumultuous derby in South Wales. Let the drama, goals and Fantasy points flow.

Proceedings kick-off in just over five minutes with Brendan Rodgers’ Liverpool hosting the league leaders. The Gunners arrive on Merseyside having won six of their last seven, halted only by a spritely Southampton showing on their previous away trip. Before that, Arsene Wenger’s side had won three consecutive matches on the road and only City have scored more goals on their travels all season. Similarly, Liverpool’s home form is strong. A total of 33 goals is again only bettered by Manuel Pellegrini’s side and the 2-2 draw with Villa in Gameweek 22 was the first time they’ve failed to win on home turf since back in September, when Southampton turned up and took the points back in Gameweek 5.

The statistics point to an almighty tussle, then, with the potent pairing of Daniel Sturridge and Luis Suarez facing up to an Arsenal centre-back duo who have not tasted defeat as a partnership for 31 matches. Something surely has to give.

The team news from Anfield finds the home side unchanged with Raheem Sterling keeping his start in what could be a 4-3-3 or a standard 4-4-2 from Rodgers. Wenger makes one alteration – Jack Wilshere returns with Lukas Podolski dropping to the bench.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open to steer you through this early kick-off and will be ready and waiting for today’s three o’clock encounters.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. McSauce
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Cazorla and Benteke ---> Gerrard and Sturridge next week 2FT

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  2. isacki: full casual
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    11 years, 10 months ago

    You know you're fecked when Cissokho starts defending.

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  3. Optimus.
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Rvp(c) next gw

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  4. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Sturridge goal & Suarez assist for the second week running. Still time for more today. SAS bringing home the bacon and Fulham next!

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  5. Lanley Staurel
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    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Can I just draw everyone's attention to my last comment which was a prediction which exemplifies my almost mystic meg insight into modern football.

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/02/08/the-pre-match-preamble-gameweek-25-2/?hc_page=17#hc_comment_6752783

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    1. JT's Dog
        11 years, 10 months ago

        http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/02/08/the-pre-match-preamble-gameweek-25-2/?hc_page=14#hc_comment_6752387
        How could anyone know, don't feel bad

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        1. Lanley Staurel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          😯

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    2. SuperOsçarBaby
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Kallstrom is warming up

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      1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        Ha

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      2. Balotellitubbies
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        😆

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        1. Sheep Flavour
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          11 years, 10 months ago

          Fail to me 🙁

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      3. Sheep Flavour
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        isnt he out for a month?

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        1. MCH
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          oh no you didn't

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      4. Elniñorules
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        😆

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      5. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Oh damn lol. He injured himself playing beach football. 😆

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    3. Symmondsmark
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Whittingham > Brady??

      Yay, nay, someone else?

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      1. Sheep Flavour
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Whitts - Zaha more for me.

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        1. Symmondsmark
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I wanted that but 0.1 short 🙁

          Hulls new strikers should get some and kind fixtures so maybe some assists...

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    4. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      🙂

      Mwahahahaha

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    5. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      To be fair, Walcott is a big miss today.

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      1. Declan
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Clutching.....

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      2. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Well then they should have signed someone. Walcott being out doesn't explain 4 goals conceded in 20 odd minutes

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        1. Give The Todd Some Love
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Or am I being whooshed?

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          1. Elniñorules
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            😉

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            1. Give The Todd Some Love
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              F**k! So obvious… *shakes head*

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      3. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        There was a transfer window..................

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    6. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      To be fair to Ozil, he's missing his best teammate and he could use another striker infront of him

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      1. Jimbo123
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        That's why he has given the ball away so often, is it......?

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        1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          He must have a sense of hopelessness playing next to Jack --going forward

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    7. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Skrtel to take the next PK 😉

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    8. SamH123
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      liverpool organise their goals badly
      they either crush teams or lose by a goal
      Tottenham the opposite, that's why the two team were tied even very recently

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      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Lol

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    9. ktk_interista
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Whats the deal with Arsenal and February? They can lose it all this month once again

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      1. onionbarje
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Failure in February (FIF) is taking place, we should all ditch Arsenal assests

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    10. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Don't worry they have Kallstrom, oh wait...

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    11. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Any chance of Mertesacker baps?

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      1. Balotellitubbies
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        they should give minus baps

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    12. Rafabio
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Overplayed Ramsey and Ozil. ARS back to normal.

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    13. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      RVP nailed on captain midweek 😉

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      1. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        😀

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    14. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      The funny thing is we will probably go to Swansea next week and lose

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      1. Just A Hat
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        haha

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      2. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I wouldn't concern about that right now

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      3. Tiote on Peyote
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Man, be happy.

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      4. Licky
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Good thing we don't play Swansea next week.

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    15. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Liverpool might be 4-0 up but we have more of what matters, possession 😆

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      1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        True! the actual score is 21-15

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      2. JT's Dog
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Well the law is on your side then

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          1. isacki: full casual
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            9/10ths 😉

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      3. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        The wind in the Yeovil Leeds game 😆

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      4. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Mourinho says that Mohamed Salah is selected for Newscastle game.
        Who to drop on the bench? Hazard or Willian?

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        1. Parm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I think Willian's out of the matchday squad, due to the death of his former teammate.

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          1. OPTA FPL
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Thanks for info
            Haza (C) here, bit nervous

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          2. Konig Luther
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            oh.. don't like this

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          3. 4-4-who?
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Real tragedy Maicon. RIP.

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        2. Siva Mohan
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Willian

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        3. MCH
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          He said selected not starting would expect to only see him in the squad.

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        4. 4-4-who?
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Hazard rest day 🙂

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      5. You Must Be Jokin Ere
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Just in and heard all 4 Pool goals scored by someone beginning with the letter S??

        How many for Captain Luis??

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        1. SuperOsçarBaby
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          1 assist 0 goal

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        2. Sheep Flavour
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          1 Assist.

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      6. Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        So, how long will the big Arsenal dip last?

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        1. Declan
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          We'll beat Utd on wednesday.

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          1. Rafabio
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Nope.

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            1. Jax
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              1-1

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          2. FPL Touches
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Wanna bet? 🙂

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        2. MCH
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          20 years or so

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        3. Rafabio
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Last? Continue more like it. Won jack all for a while now!

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          1. Parm
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            I mean will it last so long that we have a chance of top 4 😉

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      7. Balotellitubbies
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Arsenal always pull out a pathetic performance each season.

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        1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Wasn't that the ManCity performance though

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          1. Balotellitubbies
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Wenger is the opposite of Mourinho in big games. He's never even beaten Mourinho. The team has an inferiority complex.

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      8. Mind över Mata
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        So glad I did Sir Chesney -> Boruc last night!

        What is all this about Terry?

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        1. OPTA FPL
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          BS

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          1. Mind över Mata
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Cheers

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      9. The Light Knight
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        At least Arsenal have a soft fixture list to get over this result

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      10. Sheep Flavour
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Liverpool playing cracking football but they wont be winning the title.....not this year, maybe soon.

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        1. Optimus.
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Next season as always 😉

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          1. Sheep Flavour
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            🙂

            I think EFC with a defence full of injurys played a blinder to get a 4-0 loss at this rate 🙂

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      11. Just A Hat
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        C'mon Leeds!!!

        I love McCormack!

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        1. DonTheSpecialOne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          This

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          1. Just A Hat
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            he'd be straight in my fantasy team if we ever got promoted

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            1. DonTheSpecialOne
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              Oh yes 🙂 but we won't :/

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

        You'd think Liverpool are back in the title race now...most likely 6 points back after today and no European football.

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      13. SW6
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Ah, so Arsenals annual February collapse has started then

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        1. onionbarje
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          #FIF (Failure in February)

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          1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            #FIFA (Failure in February again)

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