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The Dugout Discussion – Saturday

As the dust settles at the Bridge, our attention now turns to the afternoon’s programme – a set of fixtures brimming with possibilities and points.

The latest assault by the “SAS” will come under major focus in Cardiff, as Brendan Rodgers unleashes his potent strike force on the Bluebird’s defence, with Fantasy managers expecting only one result – goals. Similarly, in the other Merseyside vs Wales clash, Everton begin their double Gameweek with a potentially profitable tie with the struggling Swans. Again, our expectations are high.

There’s also a goal avalanche warning emanating from Man City’s Etihad meeting with Fulham. While Sergio Aguero is absent, there’s been enough investment in David Silva this week to suggest that plenty of us are seeking instant returns from this one.

Hull take on West Brom, Newcastle host Palace and Sunderland make the trip to Norwich in what can be called “lesser encounters” which help to fill in the rest of the day’s double Gameweek scenario.

That all leads up to United’s tea-time rendezvous with the Hammers – a clash that’s been robbed of the talents of Robin van Persie and promises fire, brimstone and grimaces from the grizzled faces of Sam Allardyce and David Moyes. Best viewed from behind the sofa.

Our Twitter feed will present the latest from the day’s teamsheets while the door to our Dugout Discussion chatroom remains ajar for those seeking real-time responses as the action unfolds.

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

    Assuming Alonso will be a one match ban? I.e. he'll be available next week?

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  2. isacki: full casual
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Let's learn cooking West Ham style!

    Step 1:
    Throw everything in the mixer.

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

      1. take 2 centre backs
      2. make sideway passes
      3. concede goals

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Add a pinch by Nolan

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

    Tomkins is awful and takes unnecessary risks

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  4. Pedram
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Electric week 🙂

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

    brilliant, Ole post-match

    https://vine.co/v/MMrMdK2TtJJ

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    1. isacki: full casual
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      😆 Even worse because he played for United.

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

        even better you mean! 😉

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  6. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Bony Goal + 3 BAPS only good thing for me this GW 🙁

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  7. rohan
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Will probably do Lukaku > Rooney next week.

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

      hopefully he doesnt get a yelllow today or against City

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    2. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      gotta keep Lukaku for Fulham away, no?

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  8. Patio Kev
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    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I was always hoping for a 100 point week this week with all the DGW.

    Never thought I would get it before Saturday nigh though.

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

    Ah well, Reid on at HT please.

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

    Mata stop teasing us and score please

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

    Adrian another stop

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  12. Wakka Wakkas
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Adrian has to have like 8 saves - this is crap!

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

    Oh Mata.....geez a goalio.....

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  14. Pulp Minion
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    29 points on the bench ...

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    1. KunBaYaya My Lord
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      200+ Points left on my bench this season.

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  15. r0nh
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Pick one:

    A - Hazards 8 points, no more games

    B - Dummett 6 points, plus play Everton at home

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

      B

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  16. Plagued by indecision
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Dzeko would have filled his boots today. So bloody annoying.

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

      should play on tuesday

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    2. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      yea 🙁

      I hope he doesn't start on Tuesday. Barkley 1st sub

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    3. Plagued by indecision
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Hopefully, especially if Man United still have Carrick and Fellaini as central defenders.

      If not, Chester off the bench for a probably 8-10 points. Not bad I suppose.

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  17. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    mata looking decent

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  18. Twelve years a slave
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    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Get a grip hammers ffs

    Selling Mata starting to look like a bad move

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    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Same here

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  19. Clean Bandit
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Gooner here. Surely Wenger's done after this season's over. Shame but we've been stagnant last two seasons and the only difference is that he's being found out more often now.

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    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      It will be quite sad to see him fired IMO. I hope he doesn't leave in any case (not a gonner)

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      1. Clean Bandit
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        can't see him staying on with all the angst. Fanbase split over him and his stubbornness ere spending, tactical preparation (or lack of) etc. isn't helping.

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  20. Super Silva Haze
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Luis Suarez will no doubt win player of the year . players player of the year and the writers player of the year.

    Yaya Second !

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

      Yaya choose the wrong season

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      1. Clean Bandit
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I just wish Ramsey had stayed fit.

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  21. Les Bleus
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Mata much better in the hole. He's gonna benefit the most with RVP out IMO

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

    West Ham are not up for this

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

      It should be 0-0

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

    Half expected mata to score that but he just smashed it straight at Adrian.

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    1. Spike ⚽️
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      It was a save

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  24. Bad Pen
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Rooney second, shocking defence.

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  25. GunsnRoses
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I need a Chicken Dance !

    Rooney scores again

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  26. Phaze 1
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Rooney filling his boots

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  27. Les Bleus
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    ROOOOONNNEEEYYY

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  28. Super Silva Haze
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    rooney gaol

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  29. isacki: full casual
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    YES Rooney! 2 goals!

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  30. Tony Warner Fan Club
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    wow. That is lucky.

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