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

    This i the performance to prove the ozil doubters wrong

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

      agreed. if he nails down a starting spot gonna get him in as my second ars midfield

  2. Scratch
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    30 minutes in and just realised Tom Cleverley is playing. Amazing ability to hide among 20 outfield players it's really uncanny

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

      😆

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

    Where's Wally?

    lolz

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

      Geddit?

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

        I see what you did there.

  4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    has walcott even touched it? Appears they don't like passing to him

    1. Jimbo123
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Brilliant.

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

      He seems to just be making runs off the ball to make space

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Go on theo be selfish

    3. Gimli son of Gloin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      the other players are better at not losing it.

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

    How were Villa keeping clean sheets at the start of the season?! Awful today!

  6. DonTheSpecialOne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    2-0 Celtic. Get in

  7. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Ozil looking class

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

    Get Giroud another two goals please 😉

  9. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Cazorla plays really well, surprised Sanchez and not him is on for 1 bap

  10. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Not sure what game you Walcott owners are watching but he's taking up the best positions of all the Arsenal players...Goal incoming...

    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah, playing CF basically, but no one's feeding him. Although his positioning has been pretty ordinary tbf.

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        He looks a bigger threat than Giroud...but I'm happy with my C Giroud

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

      Someone needs to pass to him

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Yep...

  11. Heydudes13
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Cazorla is miles better than Ozil.

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

      Not true.
      Both class, Ozil is better on his day though

      1. Heydudes13
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        No. Cazorla is better.

    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Agusro miles better than both

      1. Heydudes13
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Yh tru I do like dave silva as well tbh

        1. Captain Shirokov
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          kens on dif lvl tho

  12. dodger49
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I know Giroud scored early on but he looks really off every time he get the ball or is it just me?

    1. dodger49
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I have Giroud and clearly he is capable of scoring more against Villa but I'm thinking whether I should keep him for WC this week, have Sanchez

    2. AlCapwnUK
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      that's just what giroud looks like. The king of the Donkeys, but he's a consistent scorer

    3. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      donkey with superb service = FPL points

    4. chrisjdgrady
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Rarely looks that impressive in any game, but he's always a threat if he has service

  13. The Light Knight
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Ozil fail

  14. boc610
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Gil's in the wrong shirt

  15. Gregor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone for Zouma?

    1. dodger49
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Considering for 5th defender

    2. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Waste of a Chelsea spot imo.

  16. Mr. Grv
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    SAnchez playing ???

    1. Heydudes13
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Afraid so.

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

      Yes

    3. Mary
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      yes

    4. Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Yea

    5. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      For Villa

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

      Yes

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

      Carlos? Alexis? Dirty?

    8. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      LOL

    9. Mr. Grv
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      NYC 2 pointer

  17. Jay_
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Cazorla and Giroud could have had 30 points between them so far

    • Mary
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      walcott not in the game at all. Ozil and Cazorla have been outstanding

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

        agreed. might have jumped the gun on Wally, might need a few more games. Difficult to know who to get now they are all fit though

    • Son is Rising
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      :shock:zil

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

        aaaaaaaaaand fail

        a lot

        1. Son is Rising
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Lol

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

            🙂

    • Captain Shirokov
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      At least Ramsey is back to being old Ramsey this season.

    • Son is Rising
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      😯 zil

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

        too late now, the damage has been done

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

          but have +1 for doggedness

      2. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        kool

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

      Guzan pls

    • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Ozil with nearly another assist

    • Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Naugthon nailed on?

    • AlCapwnUK
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Quality play there

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

      Great save by Guzan. He's only letting Giroud score today 🙂

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

      Walcott changed sides, and now they are playing it on the right wing.

    • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Ramsey looks a good pick

      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        lol

        Are you seriously a real person?

    • AlCapwnUK
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Wish I had Cazorla, the guy is on fire

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

      Ramsey has been decent