[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
13 September 2014 2041 comments
Mark Mark
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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.

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

    Silva playing like a boss but nothing in FPL...

    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      As usual!

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

    Dzeko ๐Ÿ˜ก

    Finish that you tool!

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

    Dzeko with two big chances missed in as many minutes ๐Ÿ˜†

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

      ๐Ÿ™

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

        Sorry ๐Ÿ™

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

    WC genuis move of the day
    sanchez out de maria in
    well i was considering yaya for di maria........ so it can always get worse ๐Ÿ˜‰

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

      Oh, so Di Maria has already played ๐Ÿ˜ฏ

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

        no but he will
        unlike cakeless yaya

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

      When ADM scores double figures you'll be pretty chuffed with yourself.

      Far too early to draw any conclusions.

  5. Honeybadger
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Arsenal deserve to lose for keeping useless Ozil on for the whole game.

    1. Gr3g
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Wenger fault to play one of the best CAM on right/left

      1. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Exactly, ozil is only effective through the middle, no idea how wenger hasn't figured this out yet

  6. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Sold dzeko for Costa -4 ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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

      Well played.

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

    come on ramsey!!

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

    gamesaver from Sczezny

  9. Sunny ๐Ÿ˜Ž
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Dzeko wants me to get him in my team and then he'll score

  10. LMNO
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    great game!

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

    Silva MOTM. Absolute class.

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

      He often is, still not a good Fantasy option. Great player though...

  12. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Jeez...Kompany is a great defender at times...

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

      Absolute beast of a player, tank.

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

      He is so damn huge. Seen him IRL once, just massive!

  13. Tomlette Greggs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Arsenal would've nicked this one had they started with 11 men, instead of 10 plus Ozil

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

    Dzeko looks very good.. reckon he will start games after the Chelsea-game? Reckon he will get the most playing time of the strikers next 4-5 weeks?

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

    Bring the header, Edin FFS!!

  16. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    all Artetas experience and he does that

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

    Full time 2-2

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

    that's it, WHAT a game

  19. Tomlette Greggs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Michael Owen: "Three points is vital in the Premier League"

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

      Top punditry once again.

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

      yes
      only in the pl
      like in wc or cl 1 pt is enough
      is actually paid to say these stuff????

    3. Podge
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Sage words

    4. Tatty Bojangles
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Was it a game of two halves too Michael?

    5. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Like it doesn't matter in the Championship and Leagues 1&2 or any other League?

      Must be the worst commentator/pundit in a long time

  20. Not Irish
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Mikel Arteta, your defensive midfielder, Arsenal fans...

    ๐Ÿ˜†

    1. Sunny ๐Ÿ˜Ž
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Matic for us ๐Ÿ˜Ž

    2. SG8
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I don't think United fans are in the position to laugh at other teams defensive options

      1. Not Irish
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Erm, yes, we are.

  21. Pedram
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Great game

  22. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Aguero still on for 2 baps as it stands, somehow. Navas stop dribbling!!

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

      Navas will likely lose a few for being dispossessed.

  23. Tatty Bojangles
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Aguero 2 BAPS ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      ๐Ÿ˜‰

  24. Captain Peacock
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    I can't work out who's the biggest plonker - Ozil or Dzeko

  25. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    6 pts from Dzeko and Ramsey.

    ๐Ÿ™„

  26. DIegoCosta19
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    I have Dzeko -_-

  27. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    My Alexis to Ramsey move two weeks ago is looking a bit silly now ๐Ÿ™

    1. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Me too

    2. fedolefan
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Me three but I knee-jerked him out after GW1. Didn't do a Alexis -> Ramsey sub but ended up with that eventually.

    3. Lucy.
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Honestly considering Ramsey -> Alexis.

    4. Laserface
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      yea 1 pt is quite a lot

  28. AlCapwnUK
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    how many left to play will people have after today?
    I will just have Evans and Di Maria

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

      Just Di Maria

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Blackett and Rooney

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

        i'm really hoping for a Rooney blank having given up on him over the international break

    3. Podge
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Just my captain ๐Ÿ™‚

    4. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      just roo

  29. Yome
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Arsenal 3 draws in a row, #Wengerout

  30. Rödallegabomb แดฟแดฎ
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    19 points from 2 isn't too shabby

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

      Shut up ๐Ÿ˜†