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The Dugout Discussion – Arsenal vs Man City

13 September 2014 2041 comments
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And weโ€™re back. Premier League action resumes with, potentially, the biggest of bangs โ€“ a lip-smacking contest between Arsenal and Man City at the Emirates.

On paper, itโ€™s a fascinating contest with both sides looking to kickstart their campaigns. Manuel Pellegriniโ€™s outfit roll up to North London, smarting from a shock 1-0 setback to Stoke in their own backyard. Arsenalโ€™s start has been equally unconvincing โ€“ Arsene Wengerโ€™s charges dropped points at Everton and Leicester and are often found wanting against fellow title contenders: theyโ€™ve a point to prove today.

Fantasy managers have plenty to consider, not least the impact of Danny Welbeck: the ยฃ16 million capture from Manchester United has attracted over 200,000 new owners this week ahead of his debut.

The early kick-off is followed by no less than six three oโ€™clock encounters before we take the trip to Anfield as Liverpool host unbeaten Aston Villa.

As always, our Twitter feed will deliver all the lineups and key team news as the dayโ€™s events unfold.

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

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  1. Rupert The Horse
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Off to see Chelsea in a bit. Not a fan but always get tickets. Are there any Chelsea fans even on here, seems very Arsenal based.

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    1. JK - Cønt โญ
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Plenty of them

      Daniel
      Captain Shirokov
      Chucky

      and others

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Oh yes I suppose you are right, the Arsenal fans seem a little more enthused I guess.

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    2. The Bandit
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      11 years, 7 months ago

      Most are banned ๐Ÿ™‚

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  2. Bungalow Bill
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    11 years, 7 months ago

    "Clichy, a title winner with Arsenal, a decade back"

    wait, what? Is it really 2014? Were the Invincibles really so long ago?? :S

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    1. big oak
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      11 years, 7 months ago

      yeah completed the minimum required 10 games to qualify for a medal (nowadays its 5 days which makes the likes of buttner PL winners)

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  3. SW6
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    I don't own him, but I really hope Welbeck scores.

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  4. Mulder
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Damn foreigners coming to the prem and diving

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  5. Revival
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Who on Arsenal pens today?

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
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      Ozil or Ramsey

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      1. XhakaCan
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Hopefully not Ozil. Might Sanchez have a shout?

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        1. The Finnisher
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          Ahh yes, possibly him too. Bit worrying there is no outright penalty taker in the XI mind you.

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          1. XhakaCan
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            It is, although we don't pick up many penalties anyway ๐Ÿ™‚

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    2. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Ozil

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      1. big oak
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        but looking at his record, thats not exactly a plus for us fantasy players

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        1. chrisjdgrady
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Could switch it up I dunno who it would be though

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  6. Mílanista
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    No Yaya must be an omen for a good GW.

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    1. Prime
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Or, as Yaya is such a troll, he's just getting our hopes up for this GW only to watch it burn.

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  7. chrisjdgrady
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    I like Welbeck already

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  8. mbrucie
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Is Ramsey playing in the hole?

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    1. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      The whole pitch is "in the hole" to Aaron Ramsey

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    2. Eboue
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Not quite. More of a 4141 I think.

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  9. Giovanni Giorgio
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Ramsey limping after that terrible strike! ๐Ÿ˜€

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  10. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    What up with Yaya?

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      No cake.

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      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Again? ๐Ÿ˜ฏ

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    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Who cares, f*** him ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        True Dat ๐Ÿ˜›

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    3. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Rested

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      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Lazy more like ๐Ÿ˜€

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    4. In Like Flynn.
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      Had a poor start.

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      1. Jafooli
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        Dropped for Fat Frank ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          Which just shows how bad a start it must have been. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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          1. Jafooli
            • 14 Years
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            Indeed......

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  11. Winston.
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Great playing Arsenal...!

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    1. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Looking forward to Walcott joining the squad...

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  12. Solenya
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    If Ozil and Silva (not today) can play on the left why can't Mata ๐Ÿ˜•

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    1. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Ozil doesn't do much on the left let's be honest

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      1. Solenya
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Not his best position but he's still very effective

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  13. Margarido
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Team news must be more accurate!
    Just a warning.

    Yesterday:

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/09/12/the-weekend-team-news-135/?hc_page=7#hc_comment_8247189

    1 game, lets wait for the rest.

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  14. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    If Ramsey scores today I'll cry ๐Ÿ™

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Get a bet on him Trout. Always stops anyone scoring for me if I have a bet on them.

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  15. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Arsenal defence playing with a fire

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  16. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Good cross from Navas, shame there was no Dzeko to finish it ๐Ÿ‘ฟ

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    1. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      ๐Ÿ˜†

      Dzeko to scuff it wide, you mean?

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  17. 7shadesofsmoke
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    That was awesome wing play from Navas, shame he ain't got Benteke to aim at.

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    1. big oak
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      or a dzeko

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  18. big oak
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    you know a big player has made a fool out of himself when even a 19 years old villa trainee makes fun of him....
    "When Aston Villa wished Jack Grealish a happy 19th birthday on their club Twitter account on Wednesday, his response “I hope yous got me a cake,”.

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    1. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      lad

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  19. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Ozil on the left again. Lol Wenger

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    1. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Sacrificed so Jack can start. Embarrassing.

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  20. Mulder
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Lol Arsenal players diving all over the place

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  21. AgentRed
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Only solace from the Dzeko situation is that he has a decent record from the bench

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  22. Willis.
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    CONFIRMED: Lampard will take pelanties ahead of Aguero

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      thanks

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  23. Waynoo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    omg welbeck post

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  24. Mulder
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Welbeck ๐Ÿ˜†

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  25. Jairzinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Welbeck post!!!

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  26. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ๐Ÿ™

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  27. RÏษ BY
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    ooouuucccch!

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  28. Sebbo29
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    OOOOOOHHH Welbeck

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  29. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    HAHHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHA

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  30. SW6
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    ๐Ÿ˜ฏ

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