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The Dugout Discussion – Sunday

Gameweek 14 reaches its apogee with a pair of intriguing mid-afternoon match-ups. Liverpool look to build on their head-turning triumph at the Etihad when Swansea City pay a visit, while Norwich City host an Arsenal outfit that will be determined to bounce back from their home defeat to West Brom.

The Reds’ attack has kicked into life under Jurgen Klopp and ranks joint-top over the last four Gameweeks for attempts (67) and shots inside the box (44). Moreover, no side managed more key passes (55) than the Merseysiders during that period. As for the Swans, they place fourth-bottom for attempts (36), having drawn blanks in two of their previous three outings. Garry Monk’s beleaguered outfit has flattered to deceive at the back, too, conceding nine big chances since Gameweek 10.

The Canaries have battened down the hatches in response to their 6-2 mauling at the hands of Newcastle United in Gameweek 9, conceding just four goals in as many fixtures. However, goals (two in four) have not been forthcoming, with the Norfolk outfit also ranking second-bottom for attempts (34). The Gunners will feel they have enough firepower to break Norwich’s resistance, considering they amassed more big chances (14) than any side over the last four Gameweeks.

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  1. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Big chance for Ibe

    1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Wow my stream is behind.

  2. ONE PUNCH MAN
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Francis to Moreno,Evans or Walker(Not from Walking Dead)?
    Urgent transfer to be done today as Francis could drop in price,Already have Myhill

    1. RÏɠBY
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      M. great fixtures (walking dead is a soap opera now)

    2. HNI
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Walker/Rose

  3. ★Kuntheman★
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Coutinho out, Alderweireld first sub, Stanislas second. Bit disappointed.

    1. RÏɠBY
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      vardy first sub.. yeah i know

      your name is rather disturbing

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Kun the Man. Don't split the words after the T

        1. RÏɠBY
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          ok heman 😉

          1. ★Kuntheman★
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            😉

  4. Ayew Serious
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Koscielny dead

  5. The Machine
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Kos injured

    1. Nobodinho
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      ...again

    2. The Machine
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Might as well Lol @ owners

  6. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Koscielny injured 🙁

  7. Will - Fantasy Football Hub
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Nervous non alexis owner here. Anyone else finding a comfy spot behind the couch?

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Join me

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Especially because I dropped him for Ozil haha

  8. Costa in Wengerland
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Kos Injured

    1. HNI
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Serious or can carry on??

  9. The Algerian Dream
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    oh feck off kosc

  10. Back on the horse
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    How have arsenal set up their attack? Sorry if already mentioned.

  11. sawant
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Cmon Sanchez & Ozil

  12. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Bet Wenger now regrets having his Coq out......

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      giggity

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        get your own catchphrase please 😉

        1. ★Kuntheman★
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Guilty 😉

          1. ★Kuntheman★
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            The second I said it I knew you'd appear

            1. Your Mum's Athletic
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              Jonty allowed alerts straight to my phone when someone uses it

              1. ★Kuntheman★
                • 8 Years
                8 years, 6 months ago

                Hahaha

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Almost burned my eyes there

      2. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Classic 😀

      3. Forza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Mrs Wenger must think he has an amazing personality.

        1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Maybe he's a grower, not a shower?

      4. The Enlightener
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Ha ha.

  13. Costa in Wengerland
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Gabriel wagon

  14. Sjaugen
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Kosc is a goner

  15. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Gabriel on

  16. The Machine
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Gabriel coming on

  17. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Such a fail from San(c)hez.

    The above comment is used for anti jinxing purposes.

    1. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      A cunning plan!

    2. ★Kuntheman★
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Wow what a haul from San(c)hez

  18. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Kosc subbed?

    1. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      yes

  19. Eden Hazardous
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    @M_CA

    "Ibe through on goal -> takes terrible touch -> gets lucky as Bartley's "tackle" knocks it at goal -> Bartley gets lucky with post.

    Wacky."

    😆

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      *@MC_of_A

  20. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Unlucky Kos owners

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Does it look bad ?

      1. Declan
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Hip injury

        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Thanks

      2. 4vets
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Terrible... blood everywhere ad he's missing an arm.

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          😀

        2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Wow you should really leave this to Optimus

        3. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Panic over, I saw someone hand his arm into Lost Property.

      3. Sjaugen
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        He holds his hip, but there wasn't any contact in the duel he got injured in

        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Cheers

    2. SomewhatPleasing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Ouch that really hurts

    3. Alan The Llama
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      with that face you might have well said lol@

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        giggity

  21. tm245
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    It never ends, year after year. Would love to know if we actually get more injuries than other teams or if it just feels that way.

    1. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Actually Manchester City get more injuries.

      1. Big Sum
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Are you sure?

        1. Every Dog Has Its Day
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Both on 6 but Bournemouth (12) Everton (7) Liverpool (8) Manchester United (8) Newcastle (8)

          1. Big Sum
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            Well, if we are talking only for this season, ok

        2. tm245
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          You would need to judge severity as well, but that is a good perspective.

    2. Numb
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I don't think so. Just Wenger doesn't get enough cover in place so it seems worse.

      1. tm245
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Good point, it might be the lack of depth more than the amount itself that I am noticing.

    3. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      It doesn't help that you have about 10 fantastic attacking midfielders but no depth at centre half, defensive mid or up top.

  22. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Firminooooooooooooo*

    *Only cheering.

  23. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Will Gabriel get CS points if he plays more than 60 mins?

    1. Kaki Tido
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Yup

    2. KOLASINA(C)
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Awesome! Cheers guys.

    3. funnyoldgame
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      yes

    4. Old Man
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Yes - assuming that Arsenal don't concede!

  24. Kaki Tido
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Can Arsenal just sack their whole medical team? How come their squad can be so fragile.

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Deja vu.

  25. Optimus.
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Koscielny off with CS intact

    1. Declan
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      😎

    2. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Baps?

  26. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Kosc off and Arsenal will keep a clean sheet. That will probably happen

  27. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Not a great display so far from Arenal

  28. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Is this going to ve another borefest? :/

  29. ★Kuntheman★
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    I can't be the only one who'd love a Norwich win today

    1. Alan The Llama
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      you and all the other new City fans

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Correct.

      I'd take a guess that most Norwich fans want a canaries win too.

    3. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      You're not. I'll take 5-4 as long as Ozil and Sanchez are involved in all Arsenal goals.

  30. Evasivo
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez (C) peeps getting nervous already?!

    1. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      More worried if I had the donkey. Haven't seen him at all

      1. Evasivo
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        The donkey?! Giroud?