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The Dugout Discussion – Sunday

5 October 2014 3761 comments
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After United and Everton got Sundayโ€™s events underway earlier, we now have three more matches to focus on before another international break is thrust upon us. First up, the leagueโ€™s last two unbeaten teams go head-to-head at the Bridge, as Chelsea take on Arsenal in one of a couple of 2.05pm kick-offs.

All eyes will be on Cesc Fabregas as he plays host to his former club but from a Fantasy perspective, weโ€™ll be looking for Diego Costa to continue a record that has seen him score in every home appearance so far. Danny Welbeck will also be on many a radar as the Gunners prepare for an outstanding run of fixtures from Gameweek 8 onwards.

Elsewhere, Mauricio Pochettino faces a tough task to derail the Southampton bandwagon as his former club roll up to the Lane. Spurs have failed to score in each of their last two home matches and face the top-flightโ€™s meanest backline โ€“ the likes of Ryan Bertrand, Dusan Tadic and Graziano Pelle all carry strong form into this one and have the upcoming fixtures to flourish further.

Later in the day, The Hammers welcome QPR to Upton Park in the final match of the Gameweek. Big Samโ€™s side have impressed in the final third in recent weeks, with Stewart Downingโ€™s new central role and Diafra Sakhoโ€™s clinical finishing making them the standout options for the hosts right now.

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

    Van Gaal says he has told his players: "We are not playing well but we are fourth in the table – so what will happen when we do play well?"

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    1. Declan
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Turd?

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

      Get relegate

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    3. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      has he told them to look at the opponents they have played??

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    4. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Only played the weak teams.

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

      To be honest Liverpool are brutal so United should be realistically getting 4th.

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

      Chelsea
      Man City
      Arsenal
      United

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

        5th...Spurs or Soton?

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

      what will happen if we continue to play like this and we actually play a team with a similar level of investment/expectation?

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  2. Crouching Tiger
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Come on Costa and Welbeck.

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  3. rickardinho
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Can anyone beat my low-score of 32 from 10 so far?

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    1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      35 from 10. Not great either. All down to Downing.

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

        Union the same boat. You know things are sure when you have to count on Downing to save your week

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  4. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    My transfers in this week: Tadic & Costa (c) for -4. Marv.

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

      And that's why you don't take hits

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      1. Granville
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        • 16 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Terrible conclusion that. Sometimes they work, sometimes not and I presume he had rooney and ramsey both out for weeks

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

          Correct

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  5. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    This GW can feck off.

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

    Ozil seems to be a player with his shoelaces tied up together

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

    boring game

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

      Loving it - could still nick a draw

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  8. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Fab and Chambers out.

    a) Hazard and Moore

    b) Chadli and Ivanovic

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    1. Wirtzle Gummidge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      b

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  9. SouthCoastSaint
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Obviously want the equalizer but losing today might be a blessing for the saints.

    Don't want people expecting great things from us, happy to keep surprising people
    Bubble had to burst eventually

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

      You sound like Woy Hodgson

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

    So am I reading this correctly, Welbeck and Costa have combined 0 shots on goal?

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

      similar to Chelsea v City. The games just get very tight, and it becomes a bit of a midfield slog

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  11. Mr Smith
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    So how many sold Naismith for either Ulloa or Welbeck?

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  12. tm245
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    ADM early goal. Baines standing at the penalty spot. Welbeck Costa Clyne Tadic yet to play...the day held so much promise.

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

      I was in bed and missed the first half (baines owner)

      Glad I missed it

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  13. galway77
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    It seems u get rewarded for clean sheets over performances in games which imo is a complete joke

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

    Losing Vertonghen for Baines is a good move right?
    Don't know why I am so attached to Vertonghen, think it was because he was good for me in Ultimate Team on FIFA ๐Ÿ™‚

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

      Had a header cleared off the line earlier today, could backfire.

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

        I would like to have a teamsheet along the lines of:

        Lloris/Szcezny
        Vertonghen, Bertrand, Baines, Naylor, Duff
        ADM, Sterling, Wally, Siggy, 4.5
        Aguero, Costa, Ulloa

        But need to compromise and get some cheaper options in goal and defence, or in midfield

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  15. Frank Black
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    I would need a second goal from Hazard or a goal from Pellè so badly.

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

    7 shots total...

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  17. Wirtzle Gummidge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    I'm sure there is a stat regarding no Chelsea striker has scored in the derby.

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  18. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Santi?!?!?!

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

    eep. C'mon Vertonghen hold onto those CS points

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  20. Hughes Your Daddy
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Mane!!! How did he miss that ๐Ÿ™

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  21. Daniel Exeter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Why oh why is Wenger persisting with Ozil

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  22. Debauchy
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Cmon OX

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  23. Barnabus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Mane misses from 2 yards out. ๐Ÿ˜€

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

      ๐Ÿ˜ก

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

      No - serious ?

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  24. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Mane!!!! What a sitter...

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  25. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    NeedaCostagoalplease.

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

      We've had a good run out of him to be fair

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

        I'vemissed(c)haulsthough

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  26. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Mane how do u miss that?

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  27. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Mane missed a sitter.

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    1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Would have been a Bertrand assist.

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  28. VougieDipond
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    arsenal back in it. mikel is on ๐Ÿ™

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  29. Declan
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Unlucky Dier owners, he'll only play 58mins

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  30. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Mikel, shop closed......

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