Dugout Discussion
11 December 2016 1349 comments
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After Diego Costa fired Chelsea to a 1-0 win over West Brom at Stamford Bridge, we brace ourselves for a couple of 2.15pm encounters.

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur go head-to-head at Old Trafford, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Harry Kane both in fine form.

The Red Devils frontman has scored four times in his previous three Premier League outings and, with the fixtures turning in his favour next week, has the chance to stake a claim for consideration.

Sergio Aguero’s suspension has seen many turn to Kane in their droves – the Spurs man was the top transfer target up front last week.

With six goals in five in all competitions since returning from injury, he looks poised for more investment with back-to-back home clashes against Hull and Burnley to follow.

In midfield, Henrikh Mkhitaryan is also on our radars. After netting in the Europ League on Thursday, the summer signing from Dortmund retains his place in Jose Mourinho’s XI.

We’re also keeping an eye on Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli after both impressed in the midweek Champions League win over CSKA Moscow.

In the other match, Southampton and Middlesbrough square up at St Mary’s.

Charlie Austin was the most popular FPL pick on offer prior to sustaining a shoulder injury on Europa League duties last Thursday.

His absence allows Shane Long the chance to stake a claim ahead of a very favourable run of fixtures, with the likes of Sofiane Boufal and Dusan Tadic also vying for our attentions.

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  1. Fred54
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Thank you cross bar, saved us all from dab.

  2. Sif
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Didn't know there were so many tabloid headline writers on here.

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      SIF ate my hamster.

  3. Toonzie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    anyone tempted by pogba?

    1. tm245
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Punted on him last week, played it safe and shipped for Siggy.

  4. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Kane will score a peno in the 88th minute for a 1-1 draw

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I approve

    2. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Well my Hazard late pen was non existant so the game owes me!

    3. Le _ Professeur
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Only if Fellani comes in

    4. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      That would win me £250, but I still don't want it to happen.

  5. Fowler23
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Herra cannot stop,diving

  6. niloh1
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Manu shd be up 3-0

  7. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    sigh, we just cant finish a game!!

    we will just get more nervous and eventually concede in the end to finish the game 1 all!! mark my words

  8. Giovanni Giorgio
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    This'll end 1-1. Fellaini on for Mhki in the 84th minute and then Spurs scoring in the 88th.

    1. odannyboys
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Without doubt.

  9. Fowler23
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Yellow for the dabber

  10. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Sissoko made a positive impact

  11. IL Fantasista
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    @AZ guess your suggestion on JWP isn't bad after all. (Owned him on previous seasons) 😉

    1. Az
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Haha that was Andy's suggestion 🙂
      'Mine was Boufal!

      1. IL Fantasista
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Ahaha
        Double bingo then!

  12. fedolefan
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Please Spurs and Boro. Jam in a goal somehow.

  13. Az
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    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I'm just sat here waiting for confirmation that 'Boro have scored and my Van dijk clean sheet has gone...

    When did I become so negative

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Can't see it happening. Boro are poor team.

      1. Az
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        • 16 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        They offer nothing going forward and these 'certain' clean sheets are always the ones which go awry :p

  14. AA33
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Again I don't want to see a late equaliser.

    • tm245
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      As the only Pogba seller around, that was a breathless minute to watch.

    • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Sissoko done more in 5 mins than Kane done all game

    • Shultan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Utd to concede & origi to score

      1. Az
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 16 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        That would be great for me bet wise and fantasy wise!

      2. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Long range effort?

        1. Fred54
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Heh.

    • diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Dembele off for Winks.

    • Licky
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Vertonghen goal, Kane assist would be amazing for me rn.

    • IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Best choice following games: Walcott or Alli?

      1. Az
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 16 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I think Alli for the next two

      2. Smoky Johnson
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Wally

    • 50pipsDaily
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      What happen to Cedric? Not even on bench?

      1. dhamphiir
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Rest

        1. 50pipsDaily
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Really, then Amat 6 point coming in, cheers Dhamp.

          1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Same here 😀

            1. 50pipsDaily
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Nice Erix

      2. Fred54
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        For God's sake, its like every Cedric owner is registered to this site...

        1. 50pipsDaily
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Templates?haha

    • Atimis
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Omg Dele

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        ?

        1. Atimis
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Got rly tasty pass into the box

          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Idiot

    • Somalion
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Very good position for Eriksen

    • Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      All Ibra had to do was switch it!! For goodness sake

    • UnitednationsXI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      eriksen to score from a fk

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Nope

    • Stupendous
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Put this in Eriksen!!

      1. Stupendous
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Dud

    • Kaneyonero
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Pass it to Kane Erik

    • Aguerrrooooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Great banter from klopp leaving out can altogether 🙁

      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Canter

      2. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Klopp can can Can

    • IL Fantasista
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Rojo is dumb.
      Ever since playing for Sporting.
      Nothing new here.

      1. Fred54
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Is that a haiku?

        1. IL Fantasista
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          What is haiku?

          1. Ziro
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            GIYF

        2. IL Fantasista
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Yes it is.
          Non intended though.
          Pure luck.

    • how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Come on spurs.

      Really need more attacking options.