Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Sunday

After a day of tepid Fantasy returns, Sunday arrives with a double header that looks bristling with drama and points in equal measure. Quite simply, the stakes at Old Trafford and White Hart Lane couldn’t be higher – bitter rivalries, title and European place ambitions – the ingredients are all there. Sunday really should be a treat.

It all begins in Manchester, with David Moyes’ side attempting to maintain the little momentum they’ve gathered from back-to-back away wins and three consecutive clean sheets. That record will be tested to the full by a Liverpool side that’s simply overflowing with goals, delivered in the main by the feared partnership of Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge. Fantasy managers will be focused on their performances today, whilst assessing the suitability of United’s assets ahead of their double Gameweek.

The day’s events conclude at White Hart Lane the North London derby – a fixture which has rarely disappointed in recent seasons. Chelsea’s defeat to Villa will have revived Arsenal’s ambitions somewhat but Arsene Wenger’s side cannot afford to drop points against their rivals if they are to get themselves back in the race. As for Spurs, they’ll be seeking a result to aid recovery after suffering hidings from Chelsea and Benfica in the past week. A win would put them firmly back in the hunt for a top four place and keep them on Arsenal’s tail.

Look to our Twitter feed for all the teamsheet tittle-tattle, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom is open to welcome those seeking out some real-time interaction during today’s matches.

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

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  1. GunsnRoses
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    By the next GW Liverpool can go to the top 😮

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    1. Djerbil
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      favourites for the Title me think

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      1. RÏɠBY
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        as long as the other teams stay in their european cups divinely have a chance

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Well two of their rivals are already out...

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  2. Djerbil
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    58 all out for me incl Suarez's 2 BAPS.. Happy with that

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    1. GunsnRoses
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      24 🙂

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    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      its a suarez assist mate.. that's 1 more bp and 3 assist points. Gonna be added anytime now. always the case with handball peno decisions

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    3. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Snap (with Suarez assist included)

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  3. Mourinho The no1
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    DGW:

    Suárez Dzeko Sturridge

    YES or NO???

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I'll trade you for my:

      Suarez, RVP, Sturridge combo

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    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      yep. ive got Suarez, Lukaku,Dzeko

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    3. DrCongo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Dzeko probably wont play enough over both games

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    4. Pepereina Pizza
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      looks good to me

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  4. Gaz Downright
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    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    ILF - are you out there?

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  5. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Lallana/Smalling -> Gerrard/Baines -4? No brainer right?

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    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      do it, it makes sense.
      Im doing, Mata,Lallana,Bellamy -> Gerrard,Silva,AJ -8. ok?

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      1. _Ninja_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers, and Yes well worth it for -8

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  6. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Will Suarez get 3Bps if assist is given to him?

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Yep, him and Gerrard both.

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      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Damn, if that happens, I will lose my h2h by 1pts 😡

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    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Yep.. not if.. when. gonna be added anytime now. always the case with handball peno decisions

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  7. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Why no Suarez assist given for the first goal?

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Patience mate.. anytime now 🙂

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  8. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Nobody playing in this match..but I suspect about a million FPL teams have at least one Arsenal defender...COME ON SPURS..!!

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  9. FACUPARSE
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Now come on Arsenal.

    Make my weekend the best

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  10. Twelve years a slave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Score check

    56 no hits
    (If Suarez gets assist)

    Happy with that with capt fail

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    1. Sweetpea
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      42

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

      32

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    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      64 + Kos

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    4. Djerbil
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      58/59 depending on Suarez's BAPS

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    5. SW6
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      68 and Kosc

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    6. Essan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      See below, 61 (with Bps, and Vlaar coming off bench) with Kos to play

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

      32+kosc

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

        Can someone delete my score , it's embarrassing 🙁

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    8. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      The capt fail... This is the fourth distinct time this season that I have owned Lukaku (including having him in the beginning) and it looks all the same as those previous times. He is a fecking traitor, that's what he is.

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      1. Brouhaha
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        74 with Studge captain

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    9. money face bandwagon
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      77 if suarez assists given

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      1. Djerbil
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        WOW

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        1. money face bandwagon
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          gets lucky on a wc and got in mannone coleman gerrard and suarez(C)

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    10. tm245
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      30 (-8) w Cazorla.

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    11. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      55 (-8) + Kosc

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    12. dribbler
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      52

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    13. asdasdasdadasdasda
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      36 pre baps

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  11. Essan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Ignoring poss Suarez assist to be added, currently on 61pts with Bps and just Kos to play (should have been Distin but forgot to save my team!). Could be worse ....

    But really not sure what to do about Mata now for the DGW .... Don't really want to take a hit, but is he worth keeping for 4pts? Already have Yaya and Gerrard.

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    1. Mourinho The no1
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Buy Silva maybe

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      1. Essan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        considering it!

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    2. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      If Suarez gets an added assist, doesn't he also climb up to 3 bps?

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      1. Essan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I have Gerrard and Suarez, so makes no difference who gets 2 and who gets 3 🙂

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        1. Essan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          and if they both get 3 all the better!

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      David Bowie?

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  12. trollelu trollkaku
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Come on ade! grab a hatty

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

    Good to go for WC?

    Adrian
    Zaba/Coleman/Dummett
    Gerrard/Silva/Hazard/Nolan
    Suarez/Sturridge/Deulofeu

    Booya

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    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      like the Deulofeu punt, wont play 180 tho.

      mine good to go?
      Adrian
      Coleman, Baines, Evra
      Yaya,Silva,Gerrard,AJ
      Suarez, Lukaku, Dzeko

      Mannone,Hazard,Ivanovic,Ward

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  14. Gaz Downright
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    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Carragher's got the spurs line-up wrong

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  15. tm245
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    I can get one of Silva or Gerrard for Lallana -- already have Cazorla Hazard. Which would you choose?

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    1. HNI
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      if long term then silva
      if jus for gw 31 then gerrard

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      1. tm245
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks -- long v short term is the debate.

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  16. Adderz
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Sterling or a Liverpool defender for my third liverpool spot?

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    1. Konig Luther
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      i'm thinking in one defender

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    2. DrCongo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Skrtel if any defender

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  17. Parm
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    😥

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      😀

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  18. The Shadow
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Circle jerk!

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    1. The Shadow
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      *Score check (damn auto-correct!)

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        😉

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      2. RÏɠBY
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        🙂 that is one weird auto correct

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Whoosh

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    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      😯

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    3. tm245
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Quite a mind on that computer...

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  19. Capt. Krypton
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Gerrard and Suarez bps anyone?

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  20. HNI
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Who you think is most essential for DGW from the following-:
    1) baines,
    2) coleman,
    3) gerrard,
    4) silva
    5) yaya

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    1. Twelve years a slave
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Probably yaya due to high ownership unless u playing catchup

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      1. HNI
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        playing catching up then silva best bet??

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        1. dribbler
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          maybe coleman if your rivals don't have him

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    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      yaya and Gerrard. I have all 5

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  21. trollelu trollkaku
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    was that gerrards 8th or 9th yellow?

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      6th? He can't have that many in the cups, we've hardly played in them.

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  22. Twelve years a slave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Big decision this week is yaya or silva

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Yaya.

      It was an easy decision before yesterday, so should still be.

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    2. SW6
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      The answer is get both and don't worry.

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      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Exactly. City strikers are a constant worry. These two midfielders are a constant delivery.

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    3. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Why not both? Seen I already went for Lukaku as the third striker, I have space for two City midfielders or defenders and thinking of adding a YaYa to midfield that already contains Silva.

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    4. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      both

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  23. Captain Shirokov
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Chances of Kos, Caz and Ade doing nothing?

    Probably 0% 🙁

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  24. Gaz Downright
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    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    steve bould

    still monstrous

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    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Always, it's genetic not cosmetic so no way to improve

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  25. - DC -
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Is Yaya Toure injured?

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    1. dribbler
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      pretty sure he's carrying an injury

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  26. In Like Flynn.
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    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Is Walker playing? Not seen the line-ups.

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    1. Djerbil
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      No

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  27. Doctor X
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Lads, I have a couple of questions.

    A) Are all Mata owners holding? Or selling for a hit. He's probably nailed on to get 5 points or so over the DGW.

    B) Keep Snodgrass. Or sell for Sterling as a part of a (-8)
    [Kosc/Snodgrass/Lallana ➡ Chester/Sterling/Yaya]

    Cheers in advance.

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    1. Adderz
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Just gonna keep Mata for a gentleman's 4 points

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    2. SW6
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      A. Have 2FT so I think I'll sell for Yaya

      B. Have Snoddy, not sure yet what I'll do with him

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    3. dribbler
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      i'm keeping him i suppose

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    4. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      selling for Gerrard

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  28. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Souness- Drew Chelsea, Drew to Everton, beat Spurs, beat Liverpool at home.

    And apparently we have been rolled over by every good team? Muppet.

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  29. Cooper123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone think Zabaleta is worth a look?

    With Aguero out I've got money to burn. He has multiple doubles left and defensive form has improved recently.

    Good shout? Bad shout?

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    1. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Arsenal,United and Liverpool coming up. I'd look elsewhere.

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      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        3 DGW's coming his way as well, and City is massive at home - and come on, United!? You could as well say we should look elsewhere because he has Sunderland coming up.

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Good I think.

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