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The Dugout Discussion – Sunday

2 August 2015 2321 comments
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Today’s Wembley showpiece between Chelsea and Arsenal affords Fantasy managers further opportunity to scout our options for the upcoming campaign, with the Premier League kick off now just six days away.

For the Blues, Diego Costa is sidelined due to “discomfort in his hamstring” once again. Loic Remy is handed the chance to lead the line in the Spain international’s absence, with loan signing Radamel Falcao on the bench. William and Ramires join Eden Hazard in the attacking midfield three behind Remy, with Jose Mourinho naming last season’s defensive regulars along with Cesc Fabregas and Nemanja Matic in the double-pivot.

Theo Walcott gets the chance to lead the line for Arsenal, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain selected in the XI as Olivier Giroud is named amongst the subs. Arsene Wenger’s side are as expected, otherwise, with Hector Bellerin selected ahead of Mathieu Debuchy at right-back, whilst Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey join Oxlade-Chamberlain in the positions behind Walcott. Jack Wilshere misses out through injury for the Gunners.

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  1. 1892
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I think Giroud will definitely start next week with Walcott and Ox battling it out for the spot out wide

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    1. Bubz
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Agreed

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      1. Frank Black
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I think Theo and Giroud will both start and then Ox will come in after 65-70 minutes.

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      2. 1892
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I still think Walcott is a good pick however, even with 20 minutes he could score a couple against West Ham

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    2. Milner4eva
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Tbh I agree now - Ramsey looking like a gooood choice

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    3. Debauchy
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Theo and Giroud to start , Ox on for Theo at 65 - impact

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      1. Debauchy
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Or on for Giroud, depending

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        1. Frank Black
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Look up 😀

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      2. 1892
        11 years, 2 months ago

        That's what I'm thinking as well

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    4. Yome
      11 years, 2 months ago

      No Ox on left, theo on right

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      1. Yome
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Other way around

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

    Am wildcarding GW4 to get Aguero and Sanchez so happy to start with Walcott.

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  3. Zero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Southampton lineup today?

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  4. The Chosen One...
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Walcott will probably start GW1 but once Sanchez is back it's way too unpredictable....think i'll go Ozil

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  5. PB-THE-VET
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Cech or kos .......

    Suppose with kos u get cech cs too

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    1. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Courtois if you're going for a 5.5

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  6. So Troublesome
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Chelsea look a bit predictable

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    1. Camp No No
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Sure! I predict they'll win the PL.

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  7. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    This is giving me too much of a headache... Goodbye Wally, for the 27th time...

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    1. Moore FPL
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Same lol

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  8. Fred54
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Of course Zouma is going to be tried at left back, Azpi is Chelsea's only proper left back who plays, got to have a back up.

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  9. shawry
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Which option is best for those that are watching today:

    1. Haz - Wally - Pelle

    2. Fabs - Ramsey - Costa

    (no other Southampton cover)...

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    1. Gunners n' Roses
      11 years, 2 months ago

      1.

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  10. FPL Daniel
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Boring Boring Arsenal

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

    My thinking after this game changed. Arsenal will frustrate just too many options. Gonna get Haz and Fab

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    1. Ibralicious
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Walcott: 1 assist
      Fab: blank

      On what basis?

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      1. Velocity
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Just think Fab and Haz will get all check ski points whereas Aresnal will share around

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        1. walkman666
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Agree.

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    2. Milner4eva
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Not a fan of double Chelsea mid. Think Ramsey is pretty much nailed and a really good goal threat.

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  12. Ibralicious
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Why all the Azpi hate?

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    1. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Because 1 game defines the next 10, didn't you know that? 😉

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      1. Ibralicious
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Ahh makes sense now 😀

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  13. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Kos+Cazorla enough Arsenal?

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    1. So Troublesome
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Looks like it

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  14. davysteen
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Mannone (Elliott)
    Cahill Wisdom Francis (Gomez Angello)
    Hazard Walcott Coutinho Mane (Abdi)
    Rooney Kane Wilson

    Any good? First draft

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    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Mannone? Sunderland Mannone?

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  15. PogChamp
    11 years, 2 months ago

    So the 4 attacking Arsenal options have been whittled down to 2. Think i'll go with Sanchez only, when fit.

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  16. Huddersfield
    11 years, 2 months ago

    i have Nacho

    Azpi --> Kos worth it ?

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    1. megatronaldinho
      11 years, 2 months ago

      nah i'd hold onto nacho. wait for a dip

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      1. megatronaldinho
        11 years, 2 months ago

        AYY YOOO

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      2. Huddersfield
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Arsenal will be the best defence in the prem .

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      3. Huddersfield
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Especially if Debuchy regains Form

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  17. BlzE_94
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Going into gw1 with Walcott, Ozil and Bellerin.

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  18. Guru Mediation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Ox's touch has improved dramatically since last season. Le coq is intelligent in the tackle

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  19. Feed tha Sheep
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Half a game and everyone's changes their opinions completely hahah idiots

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    1. Feed tha Sheep
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Everyone

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    2. Podge
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Every single week

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    3. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      We have learned a bit about Arsenal's midfield, and reacted to it. Hardly idiotic behaviour

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    4. money face bandwagon
      11 years, 2 months ago

      opinions still unchanged. walcott is still risky pick

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  20. FPL Maldini
    11 years, 2 months ago

    So are people keeping Walcott?

    Who has been the best out of Ozil, Ramsey and Cazorla? Can't watch the game.

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    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Caz

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    2. Milner4eva
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I think Ramsey's looking really good, more nailed than Theo too. Ramsey and Özil double tempting or Ramsey and Sterling

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    3. FPLFamily (Lee)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ramsey and Sterling for me to start with. Reasonably low risk.

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    4. dribbler
      11 years, 2 months ago

      well he got 6 points (plus bonus?)...how did your other players do?

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  21. Crookers
    11 years, 2 months ago

    RMT - fairly template team with a twist, thoughts?

    Ruddy ( Rudd )
    Azpi » Kosc » Alderweireld ( Huth » O'Shea )
    Haz » Walcott » Ritchie » Mané ( Wanyama )
    Rooney » Kane » Ighalo

    1.5m ITB

    Ighalo too risky? Not sure myself need some opinions

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  22. jam sandwich
    11 years, 2 months ago

    should Azpi owners be concerned or is Mou just giving Zouma minutes because it is preseason (sort of)

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    1. FPLFamily (Lee)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      No concern. Nailed on at full-back.

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      1. Huddersfield
        11 years, 2 months ago

        not a threat

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  23. walkman666
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Ox is really a force. A luxury of mids at Arsenal.

    Now off.

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  24. Larry Legend
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Is Wilson on penalty duties, or is it Ritchie? If its Wilson, then I think my Wilson-Deeney conundrum is over...

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  25. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Chambo looking a real prospect here

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    1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Tl;dr

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      1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Jerk

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        1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
          11 years, 2 months ago

          🙁

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    2. turd ferguson
      11 years, 2 months ago

      what on earth happened here

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      1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Lol

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  26. Velocity
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    It's a mine field

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  27. Heytch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I think this confirms Walcott won't start up front against West Ham
    Unfortunately also confirmed by Ox that he should be starting when fit
    Even if Walcott gets the right mid start, no 90mins

    All leads to what we prob knew long time ago. Ozil or Cazorla safest picks

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    1. Demí
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Cazorla safer than Ramsey?

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      1. Heytch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Think he proved that last year yep. As much as Rambo always my preference!

        Ramsey more direct box to box. Can't see him dropping his puppet master Cazorla

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      2. FPLFamily (Lee)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I reckon so. And in pens don't forget, so will pick up a few cheap points

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  28. money face bandwagon
    11 years, 2 months ago

    still going to stick with walcott+ozil

    westham not having the best pre-season and if walcott starts on the wing he could do well as jenkinson not playing

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  29. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Dat hazard scream

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  30. modestjellyfish
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on this team,

    Speroni,Schwarzer

    Clyne, Fonte, Bennett, Jagielka, Baker,

    Hazard, Henderson, Depay/Eriksen, Carzola, Ibe,

    Rooney, Kane, Berihino

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    1. dribbler
      11 years, 2 months ago

      speroni is injured

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