[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
28 December 2014 1946 comments
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Our feast of festive football rolls on this afternoon as Fantasy managers are treated to another nine matches. First up, Spurs take on United at White Hart Lane in a noon kick-off as Mauricio Pochettino’s side look to maintain their recent form and register a fourth successive league win.

There’s no question that Christian Eriksen and Harry Kane are the men in form for the home side. Both found the net once again on Friday in a 2-1 triumph at Leicester – the duo have each returned four goals and two assists in the last seven matches and face a defence with a single away clean sheet (at Burnley in Gameweek 3) this season.

United have their own form players, though. Despite being shifted to central midfield, Wayne Rooney has racked up five goals and two assists in his last six appearances, mirroring the output of Robin van Persie. With Juan Mata and Radamel Falcao also in fine fettle, the Red Devils still have plenty of strong options in the final third despite the absence of Angel di Maria, who has failed to recover from a pelvic injury.

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  1. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Oh dear, Chelsea player was the one to captain today.....

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Fabregas

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

    Well that's Azpi and possibly Clyne out of my team, needed some fresh blood.

    1. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I'm eyeing up Clyne > terry

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

        Did that 3 weeks ago 😉

        Good move though, Chelsea will keep tight.

  3. Chinu
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Chambers better start now or else I will be left with only 2 defenders

  4. mason419
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    How did Demi post Chelsea lineup 2mins before everyone?

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

      Because Demi is he king.

    2. Black Knights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      He's efficient, and used to doing it so regularly.

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

      Because he's Demi.

    4. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      CTRL + C

      CTRL + V

      ENTER

    5. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      He is a Demi-God. Like Hercules.

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

    Will JT ever get rested??

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

      yep for cup.

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

      FA Cup coming up.

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

      JT rests between games with Mrs Bridge

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

        LOL

  6. super zlatan
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Rival benched fab and played Walters instead.

    Wow

    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/119385/history/

  7. Djerbil
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Abou DIABY @AbouVDIABY 29s

    I'm Out , not playing

    1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Lol

  8. Citizen kano
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    hope I don't regret haz to silva

  9. The ghost of a Pug's g…
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I did yun ---> zabaleta this week.

    Do you think this was the right thing to do?

    I'm worried. Someone hold me.

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

      No thanks, you look like the slobbery type

  10. boredjames
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Chelsea are going to attack those flanks. Could be a bloodbath.

  11. @FPLStrategist
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I remember the days when FFs wasn't a cesspit of morons and idiots laughing at other managers.

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

      Or calling them names 😉

    2. Black Knights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah I think the lols grotesque. Really no need to rub other's people's faces in their misfortune.

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

      Never happened

    4. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Has anyone laughed at anyone else?

      Pretty rude.

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

    someone score

    1. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Hopefully rooney

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

    Oscar, go feck off mayne.
    2 assists in 5 games for me, thanks man

  14. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    christ i hope hampton beat chelsea

  15. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Come on Kane. Give me some points.

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

    My back 5,

    Azplicueta, Zabaleta, chambers, Clyne and yun.

    What chance none of them play today?

    1. 4-4-who?
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Getting higher. Poor choices going into this GW - bet you used your FT on your front 7...

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

        Actually did baines to Zabaleta.

        I accept that Azplicueta will be rotated, just unlucky with injuries to Clyne and yun

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

          this is why some are reluctant of transferring out Baines right now. who is a nailed on premium alternative?

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

            But no longer a premium player, has he got more than 2 points in any of the past 6 weeks?

    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      25%

    3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      90%

    4. Arse Craic
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      80%

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

        Zabaleta should play, 50-50 on chambers

    5. Sebbo29
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Zaba should defo play, not sure about Chambers though

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

      3 of them not playing already do

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

        Yep, not the best start

  17. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    How the f does azpi need rested every few days yet Terry who must be nearly 40 plays every game.

    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Guess it's a similar situation to Clichy/Kol now with those 2

    2. Black Knights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Because Azpi has a world class replacement and JT doesn't?

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

      Because Luiz is a very strong alternative.

      1. AIRMILES
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        *Luis

    4. Chelskimagi
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Terry doesnt run much. Heads the ball out or in goal

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        This in essence is correct. Efficiency of effort backed up by very good reading of game. Wait ....why haven't I got him?

    5. Iwantmorepointsthanks
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      not rest, this is rotation. we are talking about Luis, who would play in starting XI for most teams.
      will get rid of Azpi soon because of that.

    6. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      It was pretty obvious Luis was starting today. 50/50 chance of Azpi being rested.

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

        Why granny ? He'd been rested.

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

          2 games in 2 days. rotation mate.

        2. Granville
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Because he wants to give Luis games.

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

      Full backs tend to rack up more milage, along with box to boxers

  18. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Azpi out,siggy 1st sub, tank god haz in.

    1. Top 210 Club
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      You can't get a midfielder in for a defender even if he is first sub unless you went 4 at the back.

  19. 4-4-who?
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Man Utd off day. Lol.

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

      This is actually the best they've played in a long while. At least they're creating chances

  20. Sebbo29
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Is there nothing going on at the Spurs match? See only lineup posts here...

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

    Damn all these Spurs and United clean sheets are killing me 🙂

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

    Carrick's touch is soo sweet

  23. Alan Hansen's Emu
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone else see Clyne's tweet?

    ' Disappointed I can't be involved today big game to miss but I'll be back soon good luck to the lads today. #WeMarchOn #KeepMeInYourFantasy '

    Haha funny, even if he plays for SOU

    1. SW6
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Fist time I'm seeing it today 😉

    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Haha funny look at my comment below.

      #ClyneOnTheMind

  24. Fantasy Gold
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Clyne injured? Not in squad and subbed on 87 minutes against Palace the game before

  25. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Tweet from azpil

    Disappointed I cannot be involved today. Good luck to the lads

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

      he's on the bench

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

    van persie you muppet

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

    just wont happen for us today!!

    sigh

  28. super zlatan
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Not sure why everyone is crying over an azpi no show

    Luis wasn't bought to clean the boots.

    This was always going to happen

    1. AIRMILES
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Exactly. And all the more of a rotation risk over the Xmas period.

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

    Terrifying prospect, that. Fab in the hole.

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Love it

  30. piquiblanco
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    My cup opponent has 243 points overall. How did he get qualified? :O

    1. Arse Craic
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      😯

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

      Also, how to do the shocked face? I could use that knowledge.

      1. SW6
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        : ozil : without the spaces

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

          Thanks! 😀

        2. AIRMILES
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          :ozil:

          1. AIRMILES
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            🙁

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

              its a name. Needs a capital O

              1. Arse Craic
                • 16 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                :shock:zil

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

            lol

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

        : shock : without the spaces

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

          Ta.

    3. iCon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      When did he join up?

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

        Fair point, GW 13 apparently.
        Anyway, I thought that it's just points that matter. His team is dead anyway, no transfers.

    4. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Can't see. Link your team.

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

        Will do.