[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
14 December 2014 4120 comments
Mark Mark
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The Gameweek rolls on courtesy of a clash between two old foes. United host Liverpool in an Old Trafford cauldron to provide a tumultuous start to the day’s action which concludes with Tottenham’s visit to the Liberty Stadium to face Swansea.

This afternoon is all about events in Manchester, however, as old rivalries are renewed against a backdrop which finds both sides battling to maintain a challenge for a top four place. United’s lot is much improved following five straight wins, whilst pressure on Brendan Rodgers mounts following a string of poor results and hollow performances.

The team news finds Louis van Gaal tinkering once again. It appears that the Dutchman has reverted to a 4-4-2, recalling fit-again Phil Jones and Jonny Evans to his defence, with Marcos Rojo sidelined with a training ground injury. Despite Falcao’s availability, James Wilson comes into the attack alongside the revived Robin van Persie, with Wayne Rooney presumably adopting a withdrawn role or even deployed in wide areas.

Rodgers also makes changes – big ones at that. Simon Mignolet is the fall guy after an assortment of abject displays between the sticks: Brad Jones is the beneficiary as the Belgian drops to the bench. He’s joined by Rickie Lambert and the returning Mario Balotelli, as the Liverpool boss looks set to give Raheem Sterling a run in attack, deploying the likes of Adam Lallana and Philippe Coutinho to buzz around him in support; an intriguing set-up.

The Old Trafford clash is followed shortly after by our tea-time fixture as Spurs drop in on Garry Monk’s Swansea – a scenario which will have Fantasy managers willing Gylfi Sigurdsson to raise his game and return points against his former employers.

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  1. Tangerine Army XI
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    RVP Goal
    Mata assist

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

    Are Liverpool even playing with a GK? Brad Jones doesn't have a clue...

  3. Pinky and Brain
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    No way must have offside

    1. Pinky and Brain
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Feckong lovren

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

    Way offside no ?

  5. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    rvp. somehow im now thinking to bring him in. dude is in form.

    1. xuwei
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I did - perfect placeholder for Aguero.

      1. Wax
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        hardly

        1. xuwei
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Maybe you don't know what placeholder means 🙂 I didn't say he's as good...

  6. Alan The Llama
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Okay, I'm getting him in.

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

      totally anonymous... an offside goal and a complete feck up by brad jones...

  7. Sheep Flavour
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I had Rooney when all the time I should of been looking at Mata!!!!! 🙂

  8. Mr. Grv
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    vaan persiee hes back on form

  9. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Boooooommmmmm RVP 😀

  10. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Comical defending

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      was just going to say exactly that

  11. Bolivian Seaman
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    terrible by Lovren

  12. Waynoo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    lolzapool defence

  13. vova
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Lovren greatest Mexican player ever

  14. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Wtf was Lovren doing

    Someone put him down

  15. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    lovren...u pay thos 20 mln for that type of kick to remove the ball? pitiful

  16. Stephen - Robot Daniels
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Lol Brad Jones was nearly by the corner flag there....

  17. Tony Warner Fan Club
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    What was Mingolet doing!?

    1. Tony Warner Fan Club
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Jones***

    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      * brad jones

      mignolet on bench

      1. Tony Warner Fan Club
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Force of habit at this point.

    3. Forest4Life
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      ENJOYING HIS TIME ON THE BENCH?

    4. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Who?

  18. Ady87
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Mata again. Doesn't do anything though right guys?

  19. Fin
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Tottenham HotspurVerified account
    ‏@SpursOfficial
    #THFC team: Lloris, Walker, Fazio, Vertonghen, Davies; Bentaleb, Mason; Eriksen, Kane, Lamela; Soldado

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

      Meh, was hoping Soldado would be benched so Kane would be on pens

    2. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Soldado starts again 😯

      B.Davies looks interesting.

    3. Alan The Llama
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Oooh, Swansea can beat them.

  20. Licky
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Right see you next week.

  21. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    LVG Masterclass

  22. brianutd-why always we? 20
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Take that on Merseyside

    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Now now, less of this.

  23. Mílanista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    What was Brad Jones doing 😆

  24. Tangerine Army XI
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    #Swans team v @SpursOfficial: Tremmel, Rangel, Bartley, Williams (C), Taylor, Britton, Ki, Routledge, Sigurdsson, Montero, Bony.

    1. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Naylor + Siggy + Bony

      I can't believe I have 3 Swansea. 😯

  25. Fin
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Swansea City FCVerified account
    ‏@SwansOfficial
    #Swans team v @SpursOfficial: Tremmel, Rangel, Bartley, Williams (C), Taylor, Britton, Ki, Routledge, Sigurdsson, Montero, Bony.

  26. Jönny
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Arghh Mata nicking Rooney's bonus there methinks..

    1. Jönny
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      And RVP obvs

  27. The Chosen One...
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Kun > RVP

    o/

  28. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    MNU and lvg. clinical. get 5 shots and score 3.

  29. Flynniesta
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    My lads U14 team would have been roasted for defending like that for United's 3rd goal.

  30. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Game over 😀