[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James Wilson comes into the attack alongside the revived Robin van Persie, with Wayne Rooney presumably adopting a withdrawn role or even deployed in wide areas.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.

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

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

    ROOOOOONWEEEEEYYYY

  2. Nabs Kebabs
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    GET INNNN

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

    ROONEYYYY

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

    Fantastic work from Valencia

  5. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Luring them out 😉

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

    Ha ha ha ha 😆

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

    Yes!!! Rooney

  8. don parcheesi
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Valencia smoked pool. Rooney!

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

    Hahahaha Rooney! Lovely stuff.

  10. davies
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    He plays too deep, they said.
    He won't score, they said.

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

      Ironically, he wouldn't have been there to score that goal if he hadn't been playing deeper.

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

    Sterling out this week, ROONEY in!

  12. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Dreadful defending.

  13. Wouter
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Wow my stream is like 45 seconds behind. 😆

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

    Rooooooooooooo

  15. fedolefan
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Rooney!!!!

  16. Declan
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Joe Allen 😳

  17. mipola
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Get in Rooney!

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

    For f*cks sake..

  19. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Great goal 🙂

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

      Poor defending

      1. Hakuho FPL
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        1-0

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

    Both teams so bad at defending.

  21. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Rule 1 of FPL = Rooney will get points.

  22. Spencer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Wow. Roonpig with all the time in the world. Jones dived the wrong way!

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

    GET IN!!!! FANTASY AND REAL LIFE

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

    Jones diving the wrong way 😆

  25. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Well, that will be one happy trout!!! 😆 😆 😆

  26. Proggy
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Rooney spat out a big blob of saliva on his chin. Lovely.

  27. walkman666
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Who did Valencia burn so easily?

    1. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Okay, fot mob told me. Joe Allen. Ridiculous. Valencia sorta beat three guys.

  28. Kip
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Ok, that's settled nicely

    Dzeko+Moore => Piggy + Demi

    Adios!

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

    thank goodness mignolet is out of the spotlight

  30. Billy Gilmore
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    And that's why you play Lucas, he actually tracks mids