[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James Wilson comes into the attack alongside the revived Robin van Persie, with Wayne Rooney presumably adopting a withdrawn role or even deployed in wide areas.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. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    My brother sold Mata for Yaya... for a hit.

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      LOL @ your grav. 😀

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

        Liverpool's player of the month with 1 league appearance! 😆

  2. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    miles offside but give that assist to RVP!

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

    offside but oh well

  4. Big Sum
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    offsite

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

    Mata price rise justified.

    🙄

  6. Costa in Wengerland
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Doesnt look like a Persei's touch

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

    How as the Lino missed that? 😯

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

      Red tinted Man U glasses on

  8. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Lol @ ref.

  9. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I love you Mata.

  10. Dial Square
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Miles offside

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

    To the guy that asked what does Mata do ten minutes ago and I replied, scores loads of goals.

    Point proven.

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

      1 goal doesn't equate to "loads of" though :/

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

        Look at his goals scored and minutes played...

    2. TeamSteam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      1 offside goal doesnt mean sh*t. Mata has been woewful since he joined United, £40m worth my a$$

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

        Hahahahahahahahaha

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

          Josè knew what he was doing when he sold him. Do you think he would EVER sell a player that he had faith in for a "rival" club? No. Because Mata is overrated.

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

    Miles offside if rvp got touch

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

    About 2 yards offside.

    Pathetic.

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

    Does anyone even have Mata these days?

    1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      o/

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

      my bro likes to have a united cover so took adm out and brought in mata

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

    Is doubling up on Man City too much? Already have Clichy but was considering bringing in Hart for their good run of fixtures? Or should I just save?

    My team (1FT, 3.1m ITB)

    Guzan, McCarthy
    Baines, Clichy, Alderweireld, Dummett, Azpi
    Sanchez, Hazard, Siggy, Downing, Boyd
    Costa, Bony, Austin

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

    lolzapool

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

    Offside.

    Dreadful from Henderson.

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

    RVP assist 😀

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

    ok so u get 2 chances u score 😉

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

    Jammy b*stards

  21. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I HATEEEEE REFEREEEEEE, my rival has both RVP and Mata! Arrrrrrrhhhhhhhhh noooooo. Crueeeel gameeee

    1. money face bandwagon
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Lol give ur rival credit for getting rvp and mata

  22. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    How can a linesman miss that?
    Hopeless.

  23. GREENDREAMS11
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    lol. Mata, you were saying earlier. ?

  24. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Only about 2 metres offside

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

      * 2 1/2

  25. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Good decision that

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

    Hehe

  27. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Feck u referee bringing tons of pts for my rival damn it

  28. Lanley Staurel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Def RVP assist.

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

    Such a joke if it's an RVP assist.

  30. GlasgowFF
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    RVP never touched it, that's why it wasn't offside.

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

      He very much did

    2. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      How are you missing the RvP touch?