Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Saturday

A trio of three o’clock showdowns continue Saturday’s proceedings before we drop in on Stamford Bridge for the evening encounter.

Palace host Southampton at Selhurst Park, with the likes of Adam Lallana and Rickie Lambert hoping to spoil the hosts’ clean sheet. Norwich entertain Stoke at Carrow Road – Robert Snodgrass will carry the Canaries’ attacking threat as John Ruddy and his defence attempt to register a fifth successive shut-out in front of their own fans. Finally, the bottom two go head-to-head in Wales, as Cardiff and Fulham attempt to clamber out of the drop zone.

Those matches lead us up nicely to the concluding match of the Gameweek, where league leaders Chelsea entertain Spurs at the Bridge. Leader of this week’s Captain Poll, Eden Hazard, carries the armband hopes of many as Jose Mourinho’s side look for a win that would stretch their lead at the summit to seven points.

As always, you can look to our Twitter feed for news of today’s teamsheets, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open and will accompany you through today’s matches right through until the last kick at the Bridge.

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  1. gers23
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is hooper starting?

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    1. maff
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      no

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  2. Captain Shirokov
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Cmon Punch!

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  3. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Italy try

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Shocking from Ireland that

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    2. MCH
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Well that wasn't meant to happen.

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  4. Balotellitubbies
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I seriously think the guy who's number 1 in the world has some psychic powers.

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    1. SuperOsçarBaby
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I advice him, credit to me

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    2. MCH
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Unreal. Must be nice to have every move you make turn to gold!

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      1. Balotellitubbies
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        He's been number 1 for like 9 out of the last 11 gameweeks. Must have made a deal with the devil. 😆

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    3. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      he's just good

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  5. Gaztafari
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Clyne starting. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHA. I've literally had them both in and out, in and out all season. FFS!

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  6. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Any news on Chambers not starting?

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    1. Cheggers
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      out with a sore arse, he got power bummed last night

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      1. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        What?

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        1. Cheggers
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          u starting?

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  7. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    You could of had Bayern Munich at Evens - in - play when they went 1-0 down, now 1-1 and 3/10, I have put ££££ on them, come on!!

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  8. It’s A Joke
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Ah yeah. Took some hits. Brought in Evra, Evans, Ince & Olsson. 1 is confirmed out till April, 1 doesn't play, and chambers who I already had gets benched. Awesome.

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    1. Park the bus
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Silly getting Evans in

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  9. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Right Marshall, Burner & Noone, need something very special from you guys today.

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    1. SuperOsçarBaby
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      don't jinx please 😉

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  10. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Marshall scored yet?

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  11. Balotellitubbies
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Also, John and Mutch! YES! Cardiff Heavy hitters!

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  12. beric
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Cmon Ince!

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Erm…

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      1. Namtab Nomolos
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        He means 'come on to the pitch... please'

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        1. Give The Todd Some Love
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          In that case, cmon Ince!

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      2. beric
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        🙁

        Should have checked the line ups before I said that

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        1. Namtab Nomolos
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          The choice/results of midfield punts for these last 2 GWs has been a miserable old time.

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          1. Give The Todd Some Love
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            So true

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          2. beric
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Yup

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  13. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    What an absolute pain in the a*se.

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    1. MCH
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Sounds like you were probably doing something you shouldn't.

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  14. FACUPARSE
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    7 of my 9 players starting, 2 later for Chelsea... Come on Southampton...

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    1. Whitman2013
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      yes 🙂 especially lambert.

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  15. The Machine
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Was the Vidic benching expected?

    Wasn't around this whole week, looked at Evans' red flag, presumed Vidic was 100% nailed

    Did Evans > Vidic 5 mins before the deadline

    Gotta love Moyes' trolling

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  16. GilliganL
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    To fund Aguero:

    a) Lallana>Steven Davies, Ade>Aguero
    b) Mata>Sidwell/Ince, Ade>Aguero

    Any thoughts?

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      b

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  17. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Lambert (C) 😯 good luck all!

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    1. Reedy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Good luck!

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  18. Cheggers
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    just remember, whatever happens in life, at least you don't support Birmingham City

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      This is my mantra

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    2. Whitman2013
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      unless you which would be awkward.

      Oh and the word b-ham is banned as if offends i and other arsenal fans 😉

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    3. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      *Hereford United

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  19. Whitman2013
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    fish are sexy

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    1. Balotellitubbies
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      dem gills

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      1. Whitman2013
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        and whiskers

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    2. Namtab Nomolos
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Cod piece?

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  20. Green Arrow
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    6 players from the CPL SOU game, and I'm just hoping for a 0-0..

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    1. Reedy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      hope so too

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    2. tm245
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Only three here but I think I want same.

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  21. Reedy
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I effectively have 7 defenders playing right now. No goals please!

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Fonte(c) 😯 brave

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      1. Reedy
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        *stupid 😉

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        1. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Or clever, we'll know by full time 🙂

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          1. Reedy
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            I suppose so. Even a cleansheet could be overshadowed by Hazard later though - I won't be happy unless he blanks.

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            1. Mílanista
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              I've already been badly burned once this seasaon by captaining RVP over Hazard. With so many having the armband on Hazard today I really hope he gets 3 points today (or 2 with a booking, I need that double CS!)

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              1. Reedy
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 1 month ago

                Amen to that. He's the one player I fear today.

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  22. Cheggers
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Kolo, Kolo, Kolo
    Kolo, Kolo
    Kolo, KOLO TOURE

    Yaya, Ya, Ya, Yaya
    Yayayaya
    YaYa
    YAYA TOURE

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    1. FACUPARSE
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      you been on the meth this afternoon?

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  23. Whitman2013
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    PENALTY

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    1. Whitman2013
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Accrington missed but it was put in on the rebound dw 🙂

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      1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Who are they??

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        1. Give The Todd Some Love
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          EXACTLY

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        2. FACUPARSE
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Exactly

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        3. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Are you a football fan?

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          1. Namtab Nomolos
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Do you drink milk?

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          2. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            My question says I am 😉

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  24. Gaz Downright
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Clean sheets from Ward and Shaw would be nice.

    And a hat-trick for Lallana.

    And some hat-tricks for Ward and Shaw as well, please.

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    1. Reedy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      🙂

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  25. I-Taught-Danny-Welbeck-How-…
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    SHould I do RVP to Aguero even though RVP has the double coming up. I understand AGuero does as well, but shouldn't i use transfer elsewhere?

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'd get Aguero

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    2. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      You really want VP versus City?

      Aguerooooooooo all day long.

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  26. GST
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Someone check my logic please.....

    I'm considering Sagna & Ade > Kolorov & Lukaku

    Better gw 29 fixtures & 30 dgw.

    Seem fair ???

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      fair

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  27. tm245
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is the picture for this article an editorial about how much better his team is than the others playing today?

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    1. MCH
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      No its Jose sitting with all the people he counts as friends.

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      1. Solenya
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Oh dear 🙂

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  28. Capt. Krypton
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Rival took -8 hit for Rooney and RVP and didn't captain either... 16 points max from the two im guessing ..gotta be good for me considering he's stuck with them after selling Suarez and Sturridge he's had for months...?

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  29. Ginkapo FPL
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    It started with Davids, but since hes left Barnet have been playing 4-5-1 with two speedy wingers playing in the full back positions. I cant decide what I think of this, seeing as we are in the conference and not la liga. That said I do love an attacking full back.

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  30. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Puncheon starts. Ince bench. and most here took hits for Ince. Now only thing missing for this puzzle is for Eriksen t start 😀

    feel sorry for those who took the hit for Ince. this was somewhat of a troll, as Puncheon after last gw no news-no start would not have made him a starter this gw.

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