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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.

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

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

    😆

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    1. r0nh
      • 12 Years
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      He only got 2 goals

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  2. isacki: full casual
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    Rooney being subbed off, non owners can breathe now.

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  3. Syd.
    • 14 Years
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    Roonpig off

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    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
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      Mata off too

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  4. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
    • 14 Years
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    On comes Jessica Fletcher.

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  5. Hybrid.power
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    • 14 Years
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    Mata subbed too!

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  6. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
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    I hope United play well against City not like against United

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    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
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      Huh?

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    2. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
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      against Liverpool I meant

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  7. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    • 12 Years
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    If Kagawa scores, I'm off this site for the year. Just couldn't deal with the shame of it

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    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 12 Years
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      Don't worry, he won't

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    2. supperspout
      • 11 Years
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      lets hope

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  8. Jafooli
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    Ah double turd, and now Mata off 😀

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  9. Chucky
    • 10 Years
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    Cmon Mata 🙁

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    1. Chucky
      • 10 Years
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      WTH

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  10. moment
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    • 12 Years
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    Roonpig off. Baps likely tucked in his shorts.

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  11. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
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    Mata off

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  12. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 12 Years
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    Rooney off saved fort his favourite match of the year, City

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  13. Lazarus
    • 10 Years
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    C'mon Kagawa!

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 12 Years
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      😆

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      1. Lazarus
        • 10 Years
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        Sorry, it had to be done 😀

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  14. Syd.
    • 14 Years
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    Moyes saving his players for his Cup Final on Tuesday night

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    1. Grubby
      • 11 Years
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      Ah. Look what we have here. A Noisy Neighbour!

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

    Chnces of Reid not playing a single minute this week?

    Have Cahill 1st sub...

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  16. MJ6987
    • 13 Years
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    CS point secure for Mata. To be honest he didn't look like getting any points.

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

      +2Baps 😉

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      1. moment
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
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        Buttner's pipped him to em.

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      2. The ghost of a Pug's g…
        • 13 Years
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        Just 1 bap now

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    2. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
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      That's not true. Had a couple of shots off and could have gotten an assist.

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      1. MJ6987
        • 13 Years
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        Possibly, but he is a bit unselfish at the moment. Played well though. Saved for midweek.

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  17. Les Bleus
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    I've always wondered: how is taking your players 10-15 minutes before full time in any way "resting" them? Might has well play them the full 90.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      • 12 Years
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      more like making sure they don't get needlessly injured

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      1. Les Bleus
        • 12 Years
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        That makes sense. So it's not about the rest part, it's more about injuries I guess.

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    2. Pasqualinho
      • 14 Years
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      It's when the tiredness begins to kick in. More chance of an injury as well.

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    3. isacki: full casual
      • 12 Years
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      You can't dispute they will be less tired than if they played the full 90.

      Also, when you're already tired, the extra time is more tiring. 15 minutes more at the start of the game is completely different from 15 minutes more at the end of the game.

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    4. Qubit
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      It really isn't. Only thing I can think of is if a given players fitness level isn't as good as some others or if theyve run a particularly long way then it might just be worth it. But its tenuous at best.

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  18. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
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    And if Utd lose this now 😯

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  19. Syd.
    • 14 Years
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    Moyes will get slated if West Ham make a comeback

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  20. Jafalad
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    What. a. week. 🙂

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  21. Chucky
    • 10 Years
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    Will Lukaku get that assist?

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

      Has anyone posted a link to a replay? I'm a Mirallas owner, but I'm sure I can give an honest assessment...

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    2. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Oh is there a Lukaku assist gate? Lovely! I missed all the action today. More points would be nice!

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    3. You Must Be Jokin Ere
      • 11 Years
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      Did he touch it? Im desperate.................

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    4. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 13 Years
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      MOTD job. There's a gif of it but it misses out the vital angle.

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      1. You Must Be Jokin Ere
        • 11 Years
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        Not having the dreadlocks anymore greatly reduces the chances of a flick!

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        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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          Never thought of that!

          Pienaar hasn't been the same since he cut his locks off either.

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  22. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    • 12 Years
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    Carroll reduces the whole team to Head Tennis

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  23. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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    Job done by United. I can't see West Ham doing anything.

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    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
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      Yeah they haven't really done anything all game anyway

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      1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
        • 12 Years
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        Tactics all wrong

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  24. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
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    Pretty disappointed with my week, why didn't I get yaya?! Thinking Mata and caz to yaya and either Oscar or snoddy?

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  25. r0nh
    • 12 Years
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    Torres is now essential!!!!!!!

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    1. Hampe
      • 11 Years
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      Smelling sarcasm but still, is Eto'o injured?

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    2. Zombie
      • 11 Years
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      AJ -> Torres done

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

        How did you manage that?

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    3. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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      Would be a good differential if Eto'o is definitely out for a length.

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  26. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 12 Years
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    well as it stands Mannone is 1 ahead of Adrian, but I can't see it staying that way after Wednesday when SaS roll up as opposed to JaL

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    1. isacki: full casual
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      JaL 😆

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
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        JaMaL

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  27. For Fuchs Sake
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    Carrick and Jones have been solid today!

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    1. isacki: full casual
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      I guess West Ham are playing the kind of football Moyes defended against for years at Everton.

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      1. For Fuchs Sake
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        Yeah but Carrick!! Hardly an obvious CD!

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        1. isacki: full casual
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          True. Surprised he didn't get beasted

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          1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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            Watching his CS is the biggest embarrassment of the season

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            1. isacki: full casual
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              Failing to score against United. A new low.

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  28. Syd.
    • 14 Years
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    United have a Statue on the bench

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  29. r0nh
    • 12 Years
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    Rooney replaying his huff over & over again in his head

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    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
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      Hoof

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      1. r0nh
        • 12 Years
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        Cheers

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    2. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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      He usually is in a huff!!

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  30. Captain Shirokov
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    WHU should be ashamed of themselves after that.

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    1. Wavey Wambz
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      or united just capitalized on mistakes.

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      1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
        • 12 Years
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        You misspelled luck

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    2. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 12 Years
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      Still think there's a chance

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