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The Dugout Discussion – Sunday

26 April 2015 2794 comments
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Although Sunday beckons in just two Premier League fixtures, there are plenty of points at stake as four sides rich in Fantasy talent do battle. Everton play host to Manchester United in the lunchtime kick off, with the Red Devils looking to cast aside their defeat to Chelsea and snap the Toffees’ five-match unbeaten streak. Arsenal’s home clash against the Blues caps headlines the weekend’s action, with Jose Mourinho’s men all but securing the Premier League crown in the event of an Emirates win.

Everton welcome United to Goodison Park in search of their fifth victory in six outings. Roberto Martinez’s side have been particularly resilient at Goodison in recent weeks and have served up five clean sheets in the last six in front of their own fans, as Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman make a late scramble up the Fantasy standings. United are now enjoying goals from midfield, with Juan Mata (three in four), Marouane Fellaini (two in five) and Ander Herrera (two in three) all contributing to the cause.

The team news from Goodison is significant for both sides. Everton hand a start to striker Romelu Lukaku after he saw action as a substitute in the win over Burnley last time out. Leon Osman also returns to the teamsheet as Kevin Mirallas and Arouna Kone drop to the bench. As for United, they are able to welcome back Daley Blind to the midfield engine room, allowing Wayne Rooney to shift to the attack against his former club: Radamel Falcao makes way.

Sunday’s main event promises to be a tight affair that could become attritional; Arsenal and Chelsea have both conceded just seven goals in their previous 12 matches and it’s fair to say that Jose Mourinho’s side will be containing the Gunners threat as a first priority. Arsenal have recorded eight straight wins since a 2-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur back in early February, with Olivier Giroud’s red-hot form (seven goals in as many starts) driving their success. With two goals and three assists in four league outings, Aaron Ramsey is showing glimpses of least season’s breakthrough star. Eden Hazard has delivered attacking returns in 13 of his last 17 appearances and promises to keep Arsenal occupied at the back.  

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  1. Egg noodle
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    .@Arsenal team to play Chelsea: Ospina, Bellerin, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal, Coquelin, Cazorla, Ramsey, Ozil, Alexis, Giroud #AFCvCFC

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    1. Egg noodle
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      @Arsenal subs: Szczesny, Debuchy, Gibbs, Wilshere, Walcott, Flamini, Welbeck #AFCvCFC

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      As expected

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  2. Egg noodle
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    Chelsea team to play Arsenal: Courtois, Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry (c), Azpilicueta, Matic, Fabregas, Ramires, Oscar, Willian, Hazard. #CFC

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    1. Egg noodle
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      Chelsea substitutes v Arsenal: Cech, Filipe Luis, Zouma, Mikel, Loftus-Cheek, Cuadrado, Drogba. #CFC

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  3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    mourinho

    "Drogba was almost fit to start but we have a game on Wednesday. I have major doubts Diego and Remy will be available so I have to think about the game on Wednesday".

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    1. Ryan
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      That man is unbelievable.

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    2. Jax
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      diego out then on wed

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    3. Les Bleus
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      Mourinho is the biggest troll. I hope people didn't get Costa.

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      1. Jimmers
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        Anyone who did should have known there was a huge risk attached

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      2. sinik
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        I did! 🙂

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    4. Piggs Boson
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      That's annoying.

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    5. Duke Silver ☑
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      Bring back Carlo. Used to name his team on Friday.

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      1. Mull
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        It doesn't matter if you know our team we'll beat you anyway was pretty much his strategy.

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        1. Duke Silver ☑
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          Or he knew the trials and tribulations us fantasy managers have to go through. 😉

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    6. Mull
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      Mourinho is the level of troll that all trolls aspire to be at.

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    7. Ziro Becomes One
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      Ruth.
      We had a discussion previously about this. Proof here.
      Not saying what Mourinho does is bad but that's what he does. He misleads the entire world and just finds a way to win. I don't know what he could win if he plays poker. 🙂

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      1. Ryan
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        He certainly isn't a straight talker as some people like to profess. Its all mind games.

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  4. Egg noodle
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    I feel so honored to be the first comment. All of my hardwork and dedication has paid off. Getting the top comment has been a dream of mine for many years, and i would like to thank those who have helped me along the way. First and foremost, I would like to thank god for giving me this wonderful opportunity. Next I would like to thank my parents. I want to thank my cat Belle, for being really fat and always there for me. I would also like to thank my pet tadpole for surviving against all odds for over a week. Next I would like to thank the squirrel that lives in my backyard for climbing trees because that gives me inspiration that i need to get through the day. This is a special moment in my life and I would like to thank any of my unmentioned friends and family that have helped me along the way. This moment will be a moment that I will never forget. I just remembered a few other people i would like to thank; Mark, then the fish i caught in the third grade, my light in my room because I wouldn’t be able to see the keyboard without it, the internet for letting me go on FFS, my house because without it I would be homeless, and last but not least I would like to thank all the people out there that actually took time out of their day to read this. I cannot stress how much of a big deal this is for me. I have been trying to be the first comment on a post for years, but that has not been possible until this amazing day. Hopefully my good luck will continue, but this is undoubtedly a rare occasion. If you asked me how I did this, I would say, you can achieve anything u set your mind on. To all the kids out there reading this, I would like to tell them to follow their dreams. Being the top comment is amazing, thank you everyone.

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    1. Jimmers
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      Amazing off the cuff comment 😉

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      1. Gnu
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        🙂
        Spooky almost.

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    2. Obi Wan Elokobi
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      Has had this copied and ready for pasted a very long time I should imagine.

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      1. Numb
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        Thanks Poirot.

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    3. RubeRx
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      you have a bit too much time on your hands I believe

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    4. Exeter Gently
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      how awkward if someone posted here before you though.

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      1. Obi Wan Elokobi
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        It's not the case though and I'm very proud of his achievements.

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        1. TuttiFrutti
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          this

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        2. Egg noodle
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          😀

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    5. Ryan
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      Congratulations 🙂

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    6. Davido989
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      I'm going to delete my account now.

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    7. The Bandit
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      tl:dr

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    8. Robben Mee Blind
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      You forgot to thank Agbonlahorse for being slightly too slow!

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    9. Gnu
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      I think you should also thank the Chief Physician for grading you as 'low risk' and allowing us all to visit between the hours of 1pm - 2.30pm each day apart from Sundays. 🙂

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    10. Ziro Becomes One
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      At the moment that you post this how do you know you are first? Any tricks?

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      1. Egg noodle
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        You've got to be very very quick and hope 😀

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  5. Agbonlahorse
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    Which 3 teams do you think will get relegated then?

    Burnley, QPR and Hull for me.

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    1. Woeisme
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      Backed Sunderland instead of qpr

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    2. Silenthunder
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      Burnley, QPR, Sunderland. All 3 losing form at the wrong time

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    3. Heydudes13
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      Burnley, QPR, Sunderland

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    4. Jimmers
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      Burnley and QPR are definites.Last place is wide open - even Newcastle are in danger

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    5. Obi Wan Elokobi
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      Burnley QPR Hull but would like it to be Hull Newcastle Sunderland.

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    6. Annie
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      Hopefully Leicester

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  6. In Like Flynn.
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    I really must stop these kneejerk transfers into my SKY team. 😡

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  7. Bartowski
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    That didn't seem to be a very well observed minutes silence...

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    1. Davido989
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      United away fans have done it before.

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  8. Gregor
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    Any chance Newcastle might sack Carver?

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    1. Davido989
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      End of season probably. What a state Newcastle are in

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      1. Gregor
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        If that's the case then I hope they go down, I don't feel like I can play Krul again whilst he's in charge.

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        1. Davido989
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          Looks like they're going to concede every time they play

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
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      Doubt Ashley cares tbh.

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    3. Obi Wan Elokobi
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      Yes. He's 100% gone at the end of the season.

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      1. Gregor
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        That's no good to me, I mean sack him now.

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    4. In Like Flynn.
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      It's some of the players want sacking for ambling around the pitch.

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  9. Ryan
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    I fear for our right flank. Not sure how keen Mata will be in marking the forward runs of Baines.

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    1. Ryan
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      Perhaps Herrera will help out

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  10. Davido989
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    McCarthy 1-0

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  11. Debauchy
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    Get innnnnnnnnnnnn

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  12. The Bandit
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    Haha

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  13. Billy Gilmore
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    BOOM

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  14. Wilshere Knowledge
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    Wow!

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    1. RubeRx
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      What a counter attack

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  15. Syd.
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    Get in there 🙂

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  16. Bøwstring The Carp
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    Well that was easy 😆

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  17. Wouter
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    Shocking from Blind and McNair

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  18. Alan The Llama
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    Paddy McNightmare

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  19. The Enlightener
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    Holy snapdragon soup!

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  20. Piggs Boson
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    McNair and Blind errors. That should have been Carrick and Rojo...

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    1. Ryan
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      He's still too green. A new CB can't come soon enough for United

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      1. Numb
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        To be fair, there are two injured and one suspended ahead of McNair. Who is Chelsea's fifth choice CB?

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        1. Billy Gilmore
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          Christensen probably.

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  21. Davido989
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    Mignolet closing in on the golden glove. No TOTY mention for him 😉

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    1. Piggs Boson
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      And rightly so. Skrtel should be in there over Cahill.

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      1. Davido989
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        I think stats are misleading to some extent

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      2. Wilshere Knowledge
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        A serious reply? 😯

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  22. Jar Jar Dinks
    • 13 Years
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    Queue Blind the great squad player.

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  23. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 14 Years
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    What did I say on the last post it's the downfall of Van Gaals United.

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
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      😀

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  24. Debauchy
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    Muppet , raging big time

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    1. Billy Gilmore
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      On a rampage.

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  25. In Like Flynn.
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    De Gea's curse of being goalie in team of the year?

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  26. Az
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    Oh for God sake Smalling xD

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  27. Davido989
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    Fellaini over the bar. Should've scored

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    1. Jar Jar Dinks
      • 13 Years
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      The weight of his hair made him lean back too much on the shot I bet.

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  28. Bøwstring The Carp
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    And it's a point for United as Fellaini hits a lovely shot over the bar.

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  29. Billy Gilmore
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    Fellaini conversion

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      Found God?

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  30. The Bandit
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    Lollaini 😆

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