[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James Wilson comes into the attack alongside the revived Robin van Persie, with Wayne Rooney presumably adopting a withdrawn role or even deployed in wide areas.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. Wouter
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    FECKING ERIKSEN AGAIN. TOOK HIM OUT AND HE STARTED SCORING.

    1. Flynniesta
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Think yourself lucky. I did that twice 🙁

  2. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Smash n grab....

  3. Redranger
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    If Eriksen looks like a good pick now. Sweet.

  4. Pinoche
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Lol

  5. tm245
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    And that is a microcosm of the Christian Eriksen experience.

  6. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    OH FOR FK SAKEEEE
    ERIKSEN I SUCHJDJDHFHD
    GRRRR

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

    omg, Spurs stole a point last week and steals 3 points this week.. can't continue like this

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

    Hate Spurs.

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

      And they hate you.

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

        Don't think they know me.

  9. Richd
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Taylor, Hutton and Azpi, thanks for your efforts this week! 🙁

    1. Zombie
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Dummet, Clyne & Azpi here 🙁

  10. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Yiiiiiiddoooooooo's

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

      Get in OS!

      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        😀

    2. Benteke10
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      😯

      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Don't listen to David baddiel's bollox

  11. Rafabio
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Eriksennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 😎

  12. Hughes Your Daddy
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Eriksen! Essential!

  13. Frank Black
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Mmhh...actually i think Bony still gets 1 BP.

  14. rickardinho
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    jammy jammy spurs

  15. Chris_White
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    How do Spurs keep on winning these games 😆

  16. Top 210 Club
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Yessss! Eriksen get into there lad =) glad I didn't change him to Yaya

  17. AnfieldLad
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    wooooooooo eriksen my man

  18. JWF
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Boom. Didn't deserve it but will absolutely take it 🙂

  19. Canelo
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Get in spursssss

  20. davies
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Jazz Richards, well done.

  21. Elfozzie 42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Bony's bonus points gone?

  22. Riyomorii
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    who's the dumb guy who failed to clear -_-

  23. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Come on yoooooouuuu spuuuurrrrrsssss

  24. Jimmers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Smart move taking off Bony now

  25. UnderstandablyDistraught
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Now's the time Siggy

  26. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Need Siggy goal asap.....

  27. rickardinho
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    HARRY KANE FFS. Bury that mate

  28. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Shelvey is a liability

  29. Nasri Loves Kompany
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Kane nearly got another.

  30. nikobg
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Eriksen! Finally!