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The Dugout Discussion – Liverpool vs Chelsea

8 November 2014 1791 comments
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With an international break looming, we need to cherish this weekend’s action. Fortunately, on paper, the Gameweek looks to have plenty to offer us – beginning at Anfield for Liverpool’s clash with Chelsea.

Jose Mourinho’s side draw up on Merseyside sitting on the Premier League summit to find a faltering Liverpool outfit struggling for a foothold.

Brendan Rodgers men have just two wins in their last seven – a run that has prompted Fantasy managers to turn their backs on the men in red: even Raheem Sterling’s star has faded badly in recent weeks.

Sterling will have the opportunity to show his worth, going up against Chelsea’s cast of midfield heavyweights – Eden Hazard, Cesc Fabregas and Oscar. Meanwhile, up front, Fantasy managers will be monitoring Diego Costa’s sharpness. Once an “essential” asset, Costa’s recent injury woes have seen enthusiasm dampened – goals today would quickly reverse that.

The early kick-off is followed by a quartet of matches, before Chelsea’s title rivals, City, pay visit to Loftus Road.

Stick around to discuss the day’s action as it unfolds and keep one eye on our Twitter feed for all the lineup news.

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  1. Podge
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Good refereeing 🙂

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  2. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Owen is a moron he deserves to be elbowed because he stood there.

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  3. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Hazard puts so much spin on his shots, Mignolet struggled to hold the tame one just now. I watched a highlight reel of all his goals last season and most of his goals had a touch from the keeper.

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    1. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Mignolet struggles to catch a cold.

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      1. Bartowski
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I'm not sure that saying someone has a strong immune system is actually an insult...

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        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
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          🙂

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        2. isacki: full casual
          • 14 Years
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          😆

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        3. Obi Wan Elokobi
          • 14 Years
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          Fair play.

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    2. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Some people shoot... real finishers place. Quality.

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  4. JJO
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Fakung idiot this ref

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  5. Punty
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    HOW IS THAT A YELLOW FOR STERLING AND NOT A FREEKICK FOR STERLING? OMG

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    1. Messi & fabregas
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      ramires red but chelsea free kick (the most)

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  6. Pigvig
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Benched sterling. Did I win?

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    1. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      nope

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      1. Pigvig
        • 16 Years
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        Damn

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    2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
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      Depends on who you played instead. Still on 4 points.

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      1. Pigvig
        • 16 Years
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        All the others

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    3. Thick Of It
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Man I loved that Bigwig character.

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      1. Pigvig
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        One of my favourite books and the most horrific cartoons of all time

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  7. Hibbo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Costa is a great 1pt differential these days.

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    1. Saint & Reevesy
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      That's early.

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    2. johnbarnes
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      too early for smugness mate.

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    3. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Thats a nice shirt Tony

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    4. Pigvig
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Fingers crossed though. I'm the only one in the morningtop four of my ml without costa. The only one with Aguero as well.

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  8. Celt Abroad
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Sterling booked for getting punched in the face.

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    1. Willis.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      😆

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    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Elbowed in the face

      Ref is poor

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      1. Simon69
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        He obstructed Ramires. That's what he got booked for. Ramires had his arms up running. Unintentional. Common sense imo.

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        1. Syd.
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          You don't run with your elbow in that position

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    3. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      It was more like a finger

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  9. Randy_Marsh
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Hazard would frightening if you didn't own him. You can see clearly in this match why I'd choose him over Fab

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    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
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      Nothing but to abuse him and get less pts

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    2. rozzo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      not really, his finishing has been average all season, just like owning Andros Townsend

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  10. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Quick quick quick let's have an in-game interview with Daniel

    Daniel what are your exact thoughts right now about Chelsea's performance

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      We are gonna kill Liverpool in second half

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
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        I actually agree, Liverpool are playing a suicidal game. No defensive midfield cover.

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  11. Messiah Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    BT Commentator says the forearm smash was deserved by Sterling for blocking Ramires path

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    1. stephenl15
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      BT Commentator..... As in Michael Owen??

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      1. Messiah Hazard
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
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        Yup

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    2. Punty
      • 12 Years
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      He should be fired at the spot

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  12. Surfreak
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Planning ahead for GW13, save next weeks transfer then do this for free.
    Pelle &Bertrand > Bony & Cresswell
    Thoughts?

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    1. Saint & Reevesy
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Nah

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      1. Surfreak
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Saints fixtures look bleak and both will drop with all the incoming sales?

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        1. Saint & Reevesy
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Pelle is fixture proof.

          Saints defence isn't lucky, the whole team defends, don't be surprised if they go ok against 'the big teams'.......

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  13. Chris_White
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    If only Hazard had an end product...

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    1. Darth
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      You can sense he is close, just needs to better with his shooting.

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      1. Chris_White
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Yup. Frustrating.

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  14. Darth
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    This match has made me want Hazard even more, and I'm a Fabregas owner.

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      He's difficult to afford with Di Maria and Sanchez. It may involve downgrading Costa to get him...

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      1. Thick Of It
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Think I could get rid of Pelle for some cheap 3rd striker to fit Haz in but his inconsistancy is so frustrating to watch

        Haz/ Di Maria/ Sanchez

        Costa/ aguero

        is doable, it is just a case of where the sacrifices are made

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  15. Willis.
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Cahill is pretty good on the ball for a CB

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    1. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      not as good as king kolo

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  16. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    We talk about Skrtel and Shawcross getting away with a load of things in the box from corners but Ramires gets away with so many elbows.

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    1. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      he's not a spider 🙂

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  17. Would an idiot do that?
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Mourinho needs to get Demba Ba on second half

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    1. Lucy.
      • 12 Years
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      😆

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    2. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Bemba Da*

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  18. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Hazard clearly is in a free role - drifting left, right and centre.

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    1. Darth
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Trying to get away from Glen Johnson's pocket.

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I never thought I would read this 😆

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      2. Bobbydhino - ⚒ Saint Slav…
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Glen Johnson lost his pocket a couple years ago.

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    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      yup

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
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        Ramires deeper to pick up Sterling, he's almost at right back at times. Hazard popping up wherever he can cause damage. Liverpool can't cope with his movement.

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    3. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Why can't he shoot 🙁

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  19. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Costa lost it at half time

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
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      Slight exaggeration

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Typical bemba

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        1. Jax
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          yup.

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    2. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      All he wants to do is fight today.

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  20. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Costa & Skrtel are the best of buddies

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  21. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Looks like Costa and Skrtel haven't got over their international battle

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  22. RyanC
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Genuinely think Hazard will still finish the season as the top scoring midfielder. He's only a haul away from the top, and a few away from cementing his place there.

    What a flop.

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    1. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yesterday on TFPL I was having the Hazard v Fab discussion and I reckoned he was slightly better for his goal theat. We'll see how he fares against Fabregas but one goal is basically two assists, if not more.

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    2. Randy_Marsh
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      This

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  23. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    I expect a good skrtle vs Costa next Half!! I want to see a fight!

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  24. Randy_Marsh
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    This has been Hazards best performance in the league this year, imagine if he could shoot though.

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    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Aye. Typical dazzling performance, but without returns. Eden Hazard in a nutshell.

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  25. TeamSteam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    I can honestly say that this has been one of the worst refereeing performances i have ever seen. This Taylor is completely clueless. On the other hand, i can hand on heart say that i hate everything about CSKA London. Shaite club if i ever saw one.

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    1. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Very good refereeing so far

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      1. TeamSteam
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Unless youre trolling, youre an idiot.

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    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      u mad?

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      1. TeamSteam
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        How can you not be with a referee so poor? I can easily count four blatant yellows that he missed,.

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    3. Bobbydhino - ⚒ Saint Slav…
      • 16 Years
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      You sound bitter.

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      1. TeamSteam
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Im really not, but this refereeing is putting an unnecessary edge on the game. The bookings im talking about arent all Chelski either, thought Henderson shoulda been booked too.

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  26. Owd Big 'Ed
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Always thought this was going to be a tough gameweek for me. Got a Sterling assist but just need a Costa goal, Fabregas assist which would be lovely.

    Need to get Sanchez, Di Maria or Hazard in my team somehow.

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  27. Whazza
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Why is there only white referees in the PL?

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
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      does it matter?

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      1. Whazza
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Just curious

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    2. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Uriah Rennie = god

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      1. Jax
        • 16 Years
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        yeah he was

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    3. Lawrø
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Why are there no ginger referees in the PL?

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      1. Whazza
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I think that could be a coincidence

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    4. AlCapwnUK
      • 12 Years
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      doesn't matter much, but it is the same argument that faces all aspects of the running of the game apart from the actual players. Why are there so few black referees and managers? There are plenty of black fans, black players, and more recently black pundits.

      Probably leave it there though, it is a Saturday and all

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      1. Whazza
        • 13 Years
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        I'm not looking to argue with anyone, it just suddenly hit me and seems weird.

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  28. rickardinho
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    That was a clear punch to the face from Ramires on Sterling. So dirty

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
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      Clearly not a punch

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      1. TeamSteam
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        He does this week in week out, yet he gets away with it time and time again. How Sterling ended up with the yellow in that situation is beyind anything sane.

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        1. Bobbydhino - ⚒ Saint Slav…
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          He blocked Ramires path..lose the attachment mate.

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          1. TeamSteam
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
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            So Sterling should just evaporate into thin air? And Ramires should be allowed to pave way with his skinny arms face height every time he runs at someone? Yeah?

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            1. Bobbydhino - ⚒ Saint Slav…
              • 16 Years
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              Its the way the rules are written.

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  29. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
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    Costa winning the aerial dual big time.

    He has been a bit off since coming back.
    Maybe he isnt 100%

    A concern for Chelsea anyway

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    1. AlCapwnUK
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      at least he has the international break off, give those hamstrings some time to recover. If he isn't firing on all cylinders when the PL kicks off again, he might have to go (from my team)

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  30. Gooner97
    • 12 Years
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    Frustrating Hazard

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
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      the usual then.

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