Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Sunday

We’ve a couple of Premier League encounters to tide us over this afternoon. First up, Arsenal entertain Villa at the Emirates as Arsene Wenger’s men look for a fifth win in six attempts – the likes of Santi Cazorla, Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud have earned plenty of new investors over the last couple of days as a result of Alexis Sanchez’ hamstring problems. With Villa failing to score in each of their last five, the Gunners’ prospects of a third straight shut-out also look likely here.

Later in the day, Southampton welcome under-strength Swansea to St Mary’s at 4pm. Eljero Elia was drafted in by 100,000+ FPL managers on the back of a double at Newcastle last time out but with Sadio Mane back from the African Cup of Nations, the Dutchman’s new owners will be eagerly awaiting Ronald Koeman’s team sheet. Like Arsenal, the Saints will be optimistic of a clean sheet today – Swansea are devoid of the suspended Gylfi Sigurdsson and have scored more than a single goal in just one of the last 11 Gameweeks.

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  1. FPLEL
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Props to the captains poll.

  2. Lawrø
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I can't believe what I've just seen 😆

    Why did I choose Pelle!

  3. Mull
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Logs out. Goodbye 1k.

  4. Woy of the Wovers
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Is that a +4pts then if I have Guzan?

  5. Bolivian Seaman
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    nice assist

  6. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    What a sublime touch from Ozil, this could be a long day for villa

  7. walkman666
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Villa are awful

  8. @ocprodigy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Wow, wtf are Villa doing?

  9. Demí
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    2 more please captain

    1. Declan
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      😎

    2. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Agreed!

    3. 1314
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      🙂 3-3

    4. ronty
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      +1000

  10. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    This could be really bad for Villa.

  11. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    About time my captain scored, forgot what that felt like. Arsenal looking dangerous

    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Gaucho league rising in the ranks.

  12. RÏɠBY
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    one of the best defences in the league undone in 8 mins!
    if cissokho was on the pitch that wouldn't have happened 😉 anyone know why he isn't playing?

    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      No want to know as well.... Have him in TFF

      1. RÏɠBY
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        at this point it could be a mixed blessing..

        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Agree

    2. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Villa aren't renowned for keeping clean sheets but they rarely get battered these days.

      1. RÏɠBY
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        7 CS isn't THAT bad

      2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        7 CS this year?

  13. The Chosen One...
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Alexis would have scored a hatty in this match

  14. GunsnRoses
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    This is a long day for People without Giroud(C)

    1. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      This is a long day for people without Giroud!

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        🙁

      2. GunsnRoses
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I am without him 😐

  15. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    There will be an Arsenal peno in this game

    1. The Finnisher
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Giroud to take to complete the hat-trick

  16. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    My first captain goal in 6 GWs 😀

    1. Costa in Wengerland
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      My captain goal since Gw 16 :O

  17. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Villa look awful

  18. @ocprodigy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    If Villa keep defending like that Giroud will score a hat trick easily. Wtf is going on?

    1. 1314
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      with that midfield supplying you gotta get Giroud 😉

  19. walkman666
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Arsenal having lunch in the box. Surprised villa not serving wine, too.

  20. Top 210 Club
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Cazorla yellow and off on 60 😀

    1. fatherted
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      59

  21. Ludo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    "They're being torn apart - literally"

    I normally like Lee Dixon, but he's on my list after that one...

    1. FPLEL
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Hahaha +1

  22. Nobodinho
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Cazorla is playing so deep 😯

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      No he's not 😕

  23. The Chosen One...
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    someone wind Giroud up

  24. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    So, is Ospina 1st choice keeper now for Arsenal?

    Might pair him with Krul on my wildcard.

  25. GoonerByron
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Too early to regret going Walcott over Giroud? 😀

  26. JJO
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Sanchez will score today
    He is constantly in Villas box

    1. Top 210 Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Haha

  27. jordinho23
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Afternoon my sisters and brothers. Good luck for today , ♫Just let your Soul Glo, just let it shine through just let your SOUUUUUUL GLO baby!

    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      this was amusing the first FOUR TIMES you did it.

      getting stale now

    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Are you high?

  28. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    That feeling when your captain scores early 😎
    No red cards now...

  29. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    The Sanchez jokes will be coming out today.

  30. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    First time a captain of mine has scored since gameweek 16 🙂