[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. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Kane yellow. Nice. Keep it up He injured Giroud

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I was twitching between those 2 in my WC now they tackle one against each other

  2. The Gambler.
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Ffs kane killed giroud

  3. Owd Big 'Ed
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Does anyone not have Kane?

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      o/

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        o/

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

      o/

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

      o/

    4. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      o/

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

      o/

    6. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      O/

    7. Red Devil Swede
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      o/

    8. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yep

    9. Zombie
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      O/

    10. Top 210 Club
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      o/

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

      o/

    12. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I have never owned Kane.

    13. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      oui

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

      o/

    15. wheato
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      o/

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

      Yeah , there are a few

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

    Kane Y(ou)C(lown)

  5. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Lol @ Kane owners

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

      😆

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

      Lol @ me then

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

      Why - is he funny?

  6. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Walcott no-show: those who brot him in getting smoked 2day unfortunately. Ozil pretty not many brot him in. there were few here who mentioned him as favorite over wally. congrats to those who brot ozil

    1. Brutus619
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I brought in both on my WC. Walcott will reward me against Leicester I'm sure 😉

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

    Wenger has picked a crap time to become a tactical genius.

  8. Jay_
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Kane and Giroud my only 2 players in this game that would have been fun a red and a injury lol. halfway there i suppose

    • Bubz
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      The overreactions on here about a player being 'injured' or limping is ridiculous.

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        FFS over-react to things? Really? That never happens 😯

        1. Bubz
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I'm used to the overreactions, but a player goes down for 5 seconds and you'd think he's broken his leg by reading these comments.

          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            you mean they found Giroud's head then?

            1. Bubz
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              The funeral has been cancelled

      2. Raddy
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        It is the same nonsense during every game..

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

        Overreactions on nearly everything on here

        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          OMG I can't believe you just said that 😥 😛

      4. fusen
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Overreactions, cliques and herd mentality. A football daily mail

    • FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Spurs suddenly look like good old Stoke with all those tackles

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        They "killed" Ramsey too

        1. Owd Big 'Ed
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Are people still going on about that? Jesus.

    • fusen
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Is this Kane's first senior team derby?

      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I think so.

    • Declan
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      😆

    • Davido989
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Hahahahaa Ospina! ROFL

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

        He did a triple Gerrard

    • Owd Big 'Ed
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      This is why I was reluctant to get Cazorla in. So deep and inefficient so far.

      1. Charlie&TheLads
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Cue any free kick or pen

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

        Imagine a game going by without an Arsenal penalty

        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Cazorla to be this year's Gerrard?

    • TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ospina 😆

    • Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ospina trying to out-clown Sir Chesney.

      1. The Nuttmxn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        A loosing battle.

    • rdamjan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Koscielny 3rd sub fail.

      1. Moosie the Staggie
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        long way to go

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

        I played him. I think he's going to score.

        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I have him 1st sub

          I also have Sanchez

    • Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Wenger better bring Chadli on for the second half.

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

        Erm..

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

        oh

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

        Pochetinno better bring on Theo then

      4. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I can assure you 100% that Wenger won't be bringing on Chadli

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

      Burnleys next 5 are hideous.

      They absolutely have to win tomorrow...

    • Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Lol @ Crouch owners - YC

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

        😀

    • Saniul
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Monreal getting YC as referee wants to make amends for the wrong offside decision.

    • Nobodinho
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Eriksen 😆

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

      Come on Spurs score. Bellerin is my first sub!

      1. Moosie the Staggie
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        No chance of getting him of your bench?

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

          Zouma not playing. Hate not knowing!

    • Charlie&TheLads
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      didn't touch Rose

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

        Is it thorny?

    • faux_C
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Is there a way to block someone's comments here?

      Some of the repetitive inanities are driving me mad.

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

        Just ignore me 😉

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

        Logging out is best option 😉

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

        no

      4. Charlie&TheLads
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        what a shot

    • FortunesAlwaysHiding
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Danny Welbeck is a credit to his team. Just look at his work rate compared to Ozil.

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

        Haha!

    • Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Welbz yellow

    • FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Great ball there

    • Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Lol @ welbz owners

    • Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Welbeck acting like a wally there