Dugout Discussion

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. rohan
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Baines on 9 Baps. He should get 1 correct ?

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

      9 BAPS 😯

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

      Oh, really? 🙂

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    3. Zombie
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Mirallas, Lukaku & Bony

      No bonus for Baines

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

        Rangel as well

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

      http://totalfpl.com/bonuspoints

      Nope

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

      Nope. Looks like 10pts is needed for 1 BP - 9 gets you nothing.

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

      Cheers lads.

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    7. JJO
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I think he meant with Lukaku asisst 🙂

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

    Mata is Buzz Killington

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  3. Chris_White
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Cheers Wayne. Now another double against Citeh please.

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

      I held Rooney for the DGW expecting one goal. To score two at West Ham has really put the icing on the cake.

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

        Expected 2. Anything now is a bonus 🙂

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

          I hope City don't park the bus, and try to outscore United

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

            They won't. Pelle is all about attack.

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

              He is, but he has been negative before, especially away. Usually puts another midfielder in to stifle play, like Garcia.

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

                Think he tried to do it against you lot in your first matchup actually - the one when Hart got himself dropped!

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

      No way, need my Demichelis punt to really come in.

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

        😯 you already got more than enough! 😉

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

          Fair enough 😉

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      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        He's got you a goal a CS and 2 BAPs FFS

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    3. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      well played sir. Happy with my output from SaSaL

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

        Thanks, yeah good one that. Did Lukaku touch Mirallas' cross btw?

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          not seen it.

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    4. Heydudes13
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Been one of my favourite players to own this season.

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

    Might as well just blow it up now, ref.

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

      Harsh on Upton Park.

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

        It's ok they are getting a new stadium soon

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

          I didn't realize this was how they planned to demolish it

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

    Did - did I just hear the announcer say Andy Carroll MOTM?

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  6. Heydudes13
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Lovely play welbeck.

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

    How crap is Fellaini

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

      He should've had a penalty

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

      Would take him for Carroll every, single day

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    3. Lazarus
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      He's pretty high on the shitometer.

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  8. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Who"ll get more points

    Me - Nolan, Sterling, Chester
    or
    Rival - Zab, Evra, Noble

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

      Your rival

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    2. P-daddy
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Him

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

    This match is complete shite

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

    Doin smack in the tub seems like a great idea compared to plans regarding this dgw.

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  11. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Lukaku getting that assist would be an extra 5 points as he'll likely get 2 BAPs as well.Sort it out FPL, you've given him assists for less

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

      What are the chances lad? U seen it?

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        not from a decent angle, looks like he did from the one i saw but not the best angle

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

      send them an email about it

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    3. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      If there is justice, he won't 😎

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    4. For Fuchs Sake
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not seen a video that clearly shows him touching it.

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    5. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      And while at it, Terry claims he scored a hattie today. Sort that....

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

    Faillaini

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

    Will Januzai get any minutes against city? Rival would get Oscar off bench

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  14. floydy_floyd
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Will snoddy not get an extra winning goal bonus?

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

    96 pre baps. 120 looking likely target.

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  16. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Clear peno that

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  17. JayBomb
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Sell mata now for silva/nasri or keep for villa match ?

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

      Gonna wait for Villa. Too stubborn to get rid unitil he gets me some [points.

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

      Keep

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  18. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Lukaku owner here. Seems like it is Mirralas assist.

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        He isn't even celebrating for the goal. So he didn't touch it

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

      Not seen it Daniel - is there anywhere I can see a replay?

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

        I feel a bit daft now...

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        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Yes there it is reply. Put it on 720p and full screen. Check Lukaka reaction. I think no assist

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

            Thanks Daniel. It really isn't conclusive, is it? Despite Mr Axford having Lukaku I think it'll stay with Mirallas.

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    2. Messi & fabregas
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      i couldnt figure it out from the replay to be honest

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

      6-0

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    4. For Fuchs Sake
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Didn't seem to get a touch there. Another angle he did.

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        What another angle. No assist

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  19. The Chosen One...
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Cheeky Mata bap

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

      Nice. Really need that extra point 😉

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

    Just mailed FPL towers, i need my Lukaku assist 👿

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

      its not an assist

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  21. Heydudes13
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Fellaini being slagged off for being fouled. 😕

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

      he gets so much hate for no reason, he didn't choose to be bought for 27mil

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

    Was Koscielny injured or was it a tactical sub?

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    1. Messi & fabregas
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      hopefully protecting him for man city as the match was already lost by half time

      but this is just guessing

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  23. applebonkers
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    lukaku has got seriously unlucky with assists this season

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

      😆

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    2. Declan-
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Very unfair on him

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  24. Alejo - CFC
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Why ddidnt Evra play? Inj?

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    1. Cole-man of the Ca-hill
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Very simple.. he is suspended for Bayern match.. so, Moyes giving Buttner some game time and play Evra against City before Buttner starts against Bayern...

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

        So, Evra is safe for Gw32 too?

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

    Can't believe I watched the whole thing

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

      Lowest point of the season for a fan

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    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      5:30 game, what else is there

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  26. isacki: full casual
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    That awkward moment when United have kept 4 CS in 5 games

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
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      😯

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  27. Judas
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Evra you anger me. Still 93 pre-BPS (no hits) not bad

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  28. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Interesting fact of the day - Gibbs and ox look like brothers!

    What a silly ref.

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

      surprised no one has accused him of being racist lol

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

        oh they have

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  29. You Must Be Jokin Ere
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    "The Europa League is not our aim, our aim is to get as many points as we can. Champions League football will be around 71 points - that is our target."

    Direct quote from Martinez. Given that the team most likely to finish 4th - arsenal have 62 points with 8 games, i think Roberto is being a bit optimistic..............

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

      Maybe he saw the game today.

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  30. asdasdasdadasdasda
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hoping that utd atleast draws against city

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