[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
7 February 2015 1877 comments
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With Tottenham and Arsenal registering convincing wins last weekend, both sides take confidence into today’s crucial north London derby as the race for the top four intensifies.

For the hosts, Harry Kane has eight goals and three assists from his last eight League starts and, having delivered a 19-point haul against Chelsea on New Year’s Day, he has proven he can deliver against the toughest opponents. Christian Eriksen is also a man bang in form, having netted four goals in his last six outings in all competitions. Their twin threat will carry the hopes for the Spurs faithful, although Mauricio Pochettino’s side may find the going tough against an Arsenal defence that has kept clean sheets in their last three league encounters.

The Tottenham team news finds Pochettino make two changes as Eric Dier and Nabil Bentaleb earn recalls at the expense of Federico Fazio and Paulinho who drop to the bench.

As expected, Alexis Sanchez is missing from the Arsenal teamsheet as Arsene Wenger preserves his star asset in the light of his recent hamstring problems. The Gunners’ boss makes one change – handing Danny Welbeck an immediate recall following his recovery from a thigh injury – Theo Walcott drops to the bench.

In the absence of Sanchez and Walcott, Fantasy managers will be looking Santi Cazorla and Olivier Giroud to produce once again. Over 130,000 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers have drafted in Cazorla this week, with many making the straight swap from Sanchez. The Spaniard has scored twice and bagged three assists in the last two Gameweeks from the central “number 10” role, while five goals and an assist in his last six highlights Olivier Giroud’s recent form.

  1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    hope kane takes the baps now

  2. JWF
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I can't watch. Blow the whistle.

  3. Cilly Bonnolly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    There's some truly terrible Kane-related puns being thrown around here.

    1. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Kane I try another?

    2. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      It's a Kane in the Arse.

    3. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      They should be Kaned

  4. Mull
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Rock you like a HarriKane!
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw_Lf-JhdSU

  5. RubeRx
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Looks like Arsenal did need Alexis after all.... I wonder what this game would've been like with him on the field.

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      different

  6. Dempsey
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Time to bring in kane i think

  7. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    What brilliant header that was!

  8. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Hold on spurs.... Keep it in their half

  9. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Akpomlahor

  10. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Sanchez is getting rushed straight back into this rubbish side

    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      AW needs him, but will he risk him so soon after injury

      1. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        He is barely even injured. They are tryin to avoid injury

  11. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Arsenal have been chocked slam...

    ..if you know what I mean

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      😆

    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      roflcopter

    3. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yep, the right result on the day

  12. Punty
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    If Liverpool win today the race for top 4 will be exceptional, Arsenal have Sanchez back soon, Kane in great form, Liverpool in good form and Sturridge back, United playing bad but getting ok results

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Win today and beat Spurs, we'll be in a strong position

  13. Green Arrow
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    This NLD has not disappointed.

    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      hope the merseyside one is as good!!!

  14. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Thoroughly deserved this. Thoroughly deserved indeed.

  15. Declan
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    🙁

  16. JWF
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Get the ball in the corner.

  17. IndyStarJack
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Dropped Kane on wildcard, should have spend more time on that then going to bed early with the missus... *shakes head*

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Priorities 😆

    2. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      There's going to bed early with the missus and there's 'going to bed early with the missus'. One of them is worth ditching fantasy footy for.

  18. Fred54
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Well I've reaped the rewards of the Hurri-Kane, now come on GayleStorm, join the weather related party punnery.

  19. JWF
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    *Stands up and applauds Mason*

  20. Yome
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Mert or Kos will be dropped, poor performance by Arsenal back 4

  21. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Yiiiiiddddooooooo

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Racist

  22. Reedy
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    It's over!

  23. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Spurs deserved

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

    Why is Fab not even on the bench if he's reportedly fit?

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

    Gotta say do enjoy seeing Arsenal getting beat.

    1. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Hmmmm , but wp Spurs

  26. Sif
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Who to captain on GW28...

  27. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Tottenham fans needed this. I have a soft spot for them. BUT no mercy at Anfield!

  28. The Chosen One...
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Schurrle assist

  29. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Come on......

    1. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      WP OS , deserved it