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The Dugout Discussion – Sunday

2 November 2014 4358 comments
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The Gameweek rolls on with one of those “titanic clashes” between the Manchester rivals.

A potential feast for the neutral, City host United in an encounter that boasts a rich supply of attacking talent and a pair of suspect defences: there will surely be goals on offer. Fantasy managers will certainly be hoping that’s the case, with Sergio Aguero and Angel di Maria found in 25% and 38% of Fantasy Premier League squads respectively.

The team news from the Etihad finds Wayne Rooney making a return to the United lineup following suspension, with Juan Mata dropping to the bench as expected. Antonio Valencia earns a start, presumably at right-back, with Rafael missing out through injury sustained in training on Thursday. City are also forced into changes as David Silva sits out with a knee injury, while Edin Dzeko drops to the bench. Eliaquim Mangala is out of the City squad with reports suggesting that he’s nursing a hip problem – James Milner, Martin Demichelis and Stevan Jovetic all earn starts for Manuel Pellegrini. The Chilean has also been forced into a late change, with Aleks Kolarov injuring himself in the warm-up to be replaced by Gael Clichy.

The big derby clash is followed at 4pm by Tottenham’s trip to Aston Villa – a suitably stodgy dessert to follow today’s big roast.

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

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  1. Randy_Marsh
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Navas to Nasri 2nd half I'm thinking. United will sit deep and City will have more possession

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    1. Walsh
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Would love this sub. Navas simply isn't good enough to play in games like this. Nasri probably isn't fit enough to have played midweek and get 90 today. But, against 10 men, might not make much sense to bother w that sub.

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      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        11 years, 11 months ago

        His crossing is shocking most of the time.

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        1. Walsh
          11 years, 11 months ago

          He's been the worst City player along with Jovetic that half and it's been by quite a distance for me.

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          1. Randy_Marsh
            11 years, 11 months ago

            Agree with this

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    2. AlCapwnUK
      11 years, 11 months ago

      City need to ditch and replace Dzeko, Jovetic, Navas

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      1. AlCapwnUK
        11 years, 11 months ago

        (i mean from the team in general, not this game)

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  2. RÏɠBY
    11 years, 11 months ago

    saying the ref was unsighted in both penalty situations is ridiculous when he has his assistants to fill him in
    or are we seeing a 11v13 game here?

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  3. Ginkapo FPL
    11 years, 11 months ago

    You cannot trial in anything except the Premierleague (in this country anyway). There just isnt the infrastucture at other clubs. Carling Cup could possibly work, but i doubt it.

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  4. Mulder
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Even with these decisions going their way weekly and the most expensive team in premierleague history United are 7th.

    LMAO

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    1. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 11 months ago

      #MoyesIn

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    2. Piggs Boson
      11 years, 11 months ago

      A few weeks ago, when decisions were going unfairly against United, everyone was saying "haha no SAF to bribe referees lmfao lol rofl" 😆

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  5. Bobby
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Why is it that even though aguero has the best goals per mins on pitch, owning him is such a nightmare! For every spurs match there's a west ham that annoys the hell out of you!

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  6. Gunner77-
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Smalville

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  7. Call Me Old Fashioned
    11 years, 11 months ago

    YES DDG SAVE POINT!

    #crapGWblues
    #Smallingruiningmyday

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  8. Big_Andy_GAWA
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Still bitterly disappointed that I didn't do Sterling and Siggy to Downing and Haz (c) like I was going to. Dithered over it all week. This game gets you down a lot sometimes. For me, anyway. Have loads of cash leagues going...

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    1. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Chin up, its a long old season.

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      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah. Really got me down yesterday, bud. I was in an awful mood for a couple of hours !! 🙁

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  9. A guy
    11 years, 11 months ago

    A Di Maria red card would really make my fantasy decisions easier.

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    1. pundit of punts
      11 years, 11 months ago

      2 footed challenge coming up.

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    2. Moody1000
      11 years, 11 months ago

      same here,DI Maria--->sanchez

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    3. mr messi
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I think I'm still getting rid. Can see more points coming from Sanchez.

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  10. Royal5
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Reckon City will get a pen in the second half. Ref must have been told that he has missed two clear fouls in the box

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    1. RÏɠBY
      11 years, 11 months ago

      hopefully

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  11. Bubz
    11 years, 11 months ago

    If Aguero doesn't score in this game it will be a travesty. Unlucky Aguero captainers.

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    1. Walsh
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Bubz..I shifted onto Alexis like I see you did too. I think I was agonizing over that decision as much as you this week.

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      1. Bubz
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I changed it to Alexis at about 11:20 on Saturday morning... Delighted 😀

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  12. Surgical Attack
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I am sorry guys, Aguero not scoring tonight. I captained him like I did last week. 🙁

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  13. pundit of punts
    11 years, 11 months ago

    A can feel another red card in this game.

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  14. BeachBadger
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Aguero owners dont be too worried. He will tear united a new one in the second half

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  15. Moody1000
    11 years, 11 months ago

    2nd one is a penalty,1st one not sure.

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    1. Podge
      11 years, 11 months ago

      1st is a foul 2nd isnt

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  16. Somalion
    11 years, 11 months ago

    😕 How come nobody is talking about Kun deserving a red for putting his ankle in the way of Fellaini's foot? Biased.

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    1. Walsh
      11 years, 11 months ago

      😀

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    2. Mull
      11 years, 11 months ago

      They're all just bitter ABU's. #Champ20ns

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      1. Somalion
        11 years, 11 months ago

        #Wedon'tneedtherefscharity

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    3. MJ6987
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Should have been booked for diving at least

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      1. Somalion
        11 years, 11 months ago

        And for his hair being too spikey.

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    4. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Aguero red would be amusing

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      1. Somalion
        11 years, 11 months ago

        And justified!

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  17. Mull
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Navas must have been coached by the same guy that taught Valencia. So predictable.

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  18. MJ6987
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Once the ref has been shown those two penalty incidents at half time, a City penalty will be nailed on for the second half. You know how they like to "even up" their decisions.

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    1. Mulder
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Those kind of unwritten rules only apply to United

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      1. MJ6987
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Not any more I'm afraid 🙁

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    2. Jimbo123
      11 years, 11 months ago

      The ref won't watch footage at half time.

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  19. FPL Touches
    11 years, 11 months ago

    How is the second one a penalty? Rojo kicks the ball?

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    1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Lol

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    2. DLL18
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I thought that too at first but it definitely comes off toure's thigh.

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    3. Podge
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I know, got it cleanly, Yaya hand balls

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  20. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Will we see justice being made and a city player sent off in th second half, i sure hope so....

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    1. MJ6987
      11 years, 11 months ago

      These sort of unwritten rules only apply to City.

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      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Yes your probably right...
        Things are exactly as they were under Sir Alex, we get nothing for free from the ref's....

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  21. Perthite
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Man Utd should be down to 7 men and Aguero should have converted 5 penalties!!!1!

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    1. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 11 months ago

      what is that on your avatar? Looks like a protein structure, alpha helixes?

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      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 11 months ago

        It's called a stramash.

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  22. Ginkapo FPL
    11 years, 11 months ago

    LVG Genius.

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  23. Shoot
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Need your thoughts on this, people...

    Mannone - Krul
    Baines - Ivan - Clyne (Vlaar - NTaylor)
    Sterling - Tadic - Chadli - Siggy (Boyd)
    Costa - Aguero - Pelle

    OR

    Mannone - Krul
    Baines - Ivan - Clyne (Vlaar - NTaylor)
    Sanchez - Tadic - Hazard - Siggy (Boyd)
    Sakho - Aguero - Pelle

    Sterling, Chadli, Costa >>> Sanchez, Hazard, Sakho for 4pt hit?

    Cheers

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Wait till after the game yeah?

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  24. Lloyd Xmas
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I don't normally post during matches but.
    FFS COME ON AGUERO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  25. Bad Seed
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 11 months ago

    this is so frustrating! c'mon sergio!

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  26. Benteke10
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Omg Aguero unlucky with the touch

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  27. MJ6987
    11 years, 11 months ago

    City players and fans screaming for a penalty every time the ball goes into the box #gettingdesperate

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    1. Shota Coco
      11 years, 11 months ago

      5mins into the half. I'd be amazed if Utd held out!

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  28. Ginkapo FPL
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Clichy handball

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  29. Debauchy
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Football lovers - treated with utter contempt.

    Blatter and his boys - " we know best , you listen "

    A travesty that the Best and Biggest game in the world has found itself lagging behind every other game in world .sport ?
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  30. Holmes
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Boringgggg :yawn:

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