[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
24 August 2015 2174 comments
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We head to the Emirates this evening as Gameweek 3 comes to its conclusion with a head-to-head between two of last season’s top six. Despite scoring just twice so far, Arsenal have offered a significant threat in the final third – although they’ve played only two matches, Arsene Wenger’s side still sit joint-top for shots inside the box, firing 32 close-range attempts.

Liverpool arrive in London in impressive defensive form, though. The Reds have registered back-to-back shut-puts this season and chalked up eight clean sheets away from home in 2014/15 – joint-top with West Brom. With three very favourable home fixtures in the following four, Fantasy managers will be keeping a keen eye on the Merseysiders’ main men at both ends of the pitch.

Given that Arsenal are missing both Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker, Christian Benteke owners will be hopeful of another goal for the Belgian, after he opened his account against Bournemouth last Monday evening.

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  1. Cilly Bonnolly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Save again Cech.

  2. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    What a save by Cech

  3. Jay_
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Cech 5 saves, made up for opening day already

    • BabyB
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Coutinho 😯

    • Lucy.
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Cech, take a bow. Saved Arsenal twice.

      1. Debauchy
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        this

    • Hic Sunt Leones
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Coutinho really unlucky

    • Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      So many offsides for Arsenal..

    • Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Cout looks like magic. Thinkni might have found my Depay replacement. He's learnt how to shoot.

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        He won't play Arsenal every week.

        1. Bodie
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Arsenal won't play like this every week...
          Cout is decent but still too inconsistent for me!

          1. GAMBIT
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            This! Remember how poor he was against Bourne

      2. BLACKSHEEP
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Thinking exactly this!

    • Hakuna Juan Mata
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Coutinho is on fire

    • The Chosen One...
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Liverpool should really be leading

    • Costa in Wengerland
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Coutinho loves Goal Posts

    • BobB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Arsenal are the ultimate flat-track bullies.

      1. The Machine
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Theyre not doing well today though?

        1. ChelseaKTBFF
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Banter

    • Murder on Zidane's Flo…
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Clyne has been very handy breaking on that right hand side. Could be a real supply line for Tekkers

      (Own neither)

    • Cov
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Coutinho looks deadly! Maybe sell Sanchez or Hazard for him?

      1. RubeRx
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        yes do it now for a hit

      2. TK74
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        His lack of finishing is astounding

      3. mojoindojo
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Sell both for couple of Coutinho

    • Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Think I might do Payet > Coutinho this week

      1. Lucy.
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        I'm wondering the same... Seems knee jerky but he looks outstanding.

      2. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        certainly showing some bite this season. I think his link up with Tekkers could produce a few points too

    • Harper_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Liverpool's fullbacks are great.

      1. GAMBIT
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        How long since anyone last said that!

    • Bodie
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Wish I hadn't sold cech now........

      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        45 mins to go. Liverpool look like scoring

    • SC not pearls before swine
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      That was dirty from Coutinho.

    • ⚛Aeneas⚛
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      HOLY SHEET this game... So stressful being a gunner

    • Declan
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      And breath.......

    • The Machine
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I cant believe how bad chambers is.

    • Waynoo
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      half time whistle has been blown by the referee.

    • Sheep Flavour
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      This is like a game of FIFA on the Playstation*

      *Other games consoles are available.

    • Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      This is torture as a Benteke and Ramsey owner.

      1. Lawrø
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Try being a Liverpool or Arsenal fan!

        1. Sheep Flavour
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Nah, I dont like living in Cornwall 🙂

    • It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      San(c)hez fail. So far.

      1. Fanta sea
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Don't jinx it for all us non sanchez owners

    • Fanta sea
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Mighty saves from Cech. That arsenal defence is in trouble

    • Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Cech - 2 quality saves!!

    • Nickk
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      First half analysis for those who haven't been watching.

      First real chance of the game fell to Coutinho, who hit the underside of the bar from close range. Cech had no chance.

      Arsenal then started to dominate with some half chances, until the ball was thread into Ramsey inside the box who finished it well, but was wrongly flagged for offside. Ozil orchestrated some half chances to Giroud and Sanchez but nothing major.

      Liverpool then dominated the rest of the half, Benteke and Coutinho terrorising the centre backs. Coquelin was Arsenals best player by a mile, made so many important tackles and interceptions.

      Benteke was exquisite, running at the defender and creating some real chances. Best chance of the half fell to the Belgian, low cross into the box from Firmino, and Cech made a world class save from close range, yet Benteke should of done better, all he needed was some height on the shot to lift it over Cech.

      Coutinho cut inside and rifled a shot which hit the post, helped on by Cech.

      1. Costa in Wengerland
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        My goodness thats fast

      2. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        I don't think Benteke could have done more. That Cech save was unbelievable.

    • Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      A) Coutinho + Diouf
      B) Benteke + Shaqiri

      1. Original Sin
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        A

    • ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Wow Chambers is located awful