Dugout Discussion
5 November 2011 2368 comments
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Saturday’s Dugout Discussion schedule looks like bringing us a feast of action today with nigh on all of the big sides facing off against “kind” opposition. First up, we’re served the palette cleansing amuse-bouche of Newcastle vs Everton…

Newcastle line-up as predicted with Sylvain Marveaux given the chance to impress once more, with Gabriel Obertan sidelined. There are two changes for the visitors, as Royston Drenthe and Phil Neville come in for Diniyar Bilyaletdinov and the suspended Marouanne Fellaini. Teams in full are…

Newcastle XI: Krul; Simpson, S.Taylor, Coloccini (c), R.Taylor; Marveaux, Cabaye, Guthrie, Gutierrez; Ba, Best.

Everton XI: Howard; Hibbert, Jagielka, Heitinga, Baines; Coleman, Neville, Rodwell, Drenthe; Osman; Saha.

A fair few high scores are expected today. Liverpool at home to Swansea. United facing Steve Bruce’s Sunderland. Chelsea away at Blackburn. Arsenal hosting West Brom. City closing out the day down at Loftus Road against QPR.

The only other remaining fixture of the day is Aston Villa vs Norwich and that too looks like it could join in the revelry. Cue nil-nils all round to defy expectations. Either way, the Dugout Discussion will be here through every kick of the ball.

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  1. sy
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    All the uncertainty with the RVP and Nani assist can make it a good start or a bad start to the gameweek!

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    1. Rayne Wooney
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      Nani has no chance.
      RVP has it now so it is more likely it will stay than not.

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      1. sy
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        Thanks I will take one assist but having not seen the goal and seeing Ramsey get a dodgy assist for the Song goal a few games ago Im holding my breath

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  2. Rayne Wooney
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    2nd half wishlist;
    - Suarez to score, Pool keep a cleanie
    - Nothing in United game, Jones cleanie
    - RVP to score off a Ramsey assist
    - Mata to score

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    1. everyday, i'm shufflin…
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      - any of Liverpool to score ... +1
      - Evans not play, so I hope Bendtner to score.. 🙂
      - RVP to score ... +1
      - Mata to score ... +1

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  3. linoleum
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    Another poor descision to bring in Evans, this means Brown in coming in with a -2 for own goals.

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    1. everyday, i'm shufflin…
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      Yes, stupid me to put N.Taylor as last sub.

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    2. Mak_Gold
        14 years, 1 month ago

        You mean -1 unless Utd. score 4 or more.

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        1. Mak_Gold
            14 years, 1 month ago

            Oh you meant the -2 for own goal only,got it.

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      • SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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        United dominating possession but Sunderland pressing very well, haven't had many clear cut chances.Rooney playing in the same role he did for the majority of last season, but being forced to drop a little deeper to try and create something.

        Game should open up a bit in the second half now that Sunderland have to attack.

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        1. Chazza
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          I bloody hope it opens up- Rooney (c) isn't looking very inspired at the moment! Fantasy aside, I really think Rooney should be up their with Hernandez to provide a real attacking threat with Park filling in central midfield and Welbeck going to the wing.

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          1. Piggs Boson
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            +`

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            1. Piggs Boson
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              1* Whoops.

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          2. Chazza
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            there* Whoops.

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      • bmb100
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        Anyone got a verdict on the RVP assist?

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        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
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          Looked like gervinho got ladt touch. Hope FPL dont catch it

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          1. The Bandit
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            If there is any doubt RVP will keep it. Possesion is 9/10ths of the law etc.....

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            1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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              'tis rather comforting to see him given it, even if it is provisionally. HT at ewood btw. Robbo just hit an amazing kick for touch, from his own area to a yard from their corner flag lol

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              1. jamsiep
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                Sounds awesome.

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                1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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                  Highlight of the half, apart from Cole headbutting Cech and splitting his nose open....obviously

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        2. Nomar
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          Sadly, think it will go to Gervinho.

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          1. bmb100
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            Balls

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      • onionbarje
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        wes brown finally scores for man u. i think he forgot he plays for Sunderland now.

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      • Call Me Old Fashioned
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        I give up, Vorm and Given do not rotate.

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        1. Nice1Cyrille
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          yes, i'm finding this too... trouble is i'm gonna have to wait till the next wc to sort them out. almost seems a waste to use a weeks transfer on a goalie

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          1. Call Me Old Fashioned
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            I may have to wait - Given, De Laet, Cabaye and maybe sturridge need to leave too

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      • Locarno
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        R Taylor scores. Check.
        RVP scores. Check.
        Welbeck scores. Check.
        Pilkington scores. Check.
        Suarez captain. Hmmmm....

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        1. Nice1Cyrille
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          welbeck assisted, not scored, but still good

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      • Sheep Flavour
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        Brown OG?

        Ahem.....fix 🙂

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        1. applebonkers
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          definitely a case for the conspiracy crew

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      • ColeHole
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        Still, it'sn good to see top goalscorer OG back on the scent

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      • Hate that rotation
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        is it nani or wellbeck assist?

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        1. Demí
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          Welbeck.

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        2. Art Vandelay
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          Welbeck

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          1. Hate that rotation
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            14 years, 1 month ago

            Dammit. So much for nani faith. Still 45 to go with game opening up.

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      • Hay Number 2
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        I haven't seen the RVP "assist"! What is the odds on it being reversed?

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        1. Rayne Wooney
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          14 years, 1 month ago

          60/40 for it to stay IMO

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          1. Hay Number 2
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            14 years, 1 month ago

            sweet!! I hope he bangs in a couple more....he's been my captain marvel of late.

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            1. Rayne Wooney
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              Yeah, 'unfortunately' I have captained him every week except last, so I missed out on Rooney (C) at the start but RVP is repaying the faith!

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              1. Hay Number 2
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                I have been jammy on that front I had it on dzeko and rooney during their runs at the beginning and rvp of late (except of course last week but vdv saved me a bit there).

                I have had 4 hat-tricks with the captains armband! 🙂

                Like I said though...jammy!

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              2. Rabid Dog
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                ditto

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      • SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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        Not sure what the doubt is surrounding the RVP assist, SSN said Gervinho knocked it across, RVP cut it back with his right foot and Vermaelen finished it.

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        1. Just Ruud
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          14 years, 1 month ago

          Actually Song knocked it in...RVP cut it back,gervinho airshot,glances west brom defender...Vermaelen finished it.

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        2. Caine & Co.
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          RVP's ball to Vermaelen was deflected, it hit either Gervonho or a West Brom defender, they were close to each other.

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        3. Nomar
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          14 years, 1 month ago

          Song crossed it, RVP laid it back but it looks like it hit the back of Gervinho's heel and into the path of Vermaelen who smashed it home from 12 yards.

          I have RVP as captain and I'm not confident he'll keep that assist. Think they'll give it to Gervinho tomorrow, once MOTD confirms it tonight.

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          1. Top 210 Club
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            14 years, 1 month ago

            No way, they owe RVP an assist from last week, they wont take it away!

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            1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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              Why?

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              1. Top 210 Club
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                He was last Arsenal player to touch ball for Walcott's goal last week!

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                1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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                  14 years, 1 month ago

                  He got that assist, go check your score again

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                  1. Top 210 Club
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                    14 years, 1 month ago

                    YES! Legend! Thanks 😀

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      • Cars and Mané
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        14 years, 1 month ago

        Go on Mancini, rest Silva today. I would quite like Pilkington to come off my bench.

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        1. Christina.
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          14 years, 1 month ago

          + 1 trillion

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          1. Top 210 Club
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            14 years, 1 month ago

            Dont bring bos on I want my Pilks too!

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        2. Optimus.
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          i hope not or i will have brown come in as 1st sub

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        3. Hay Number 2
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          -1

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        4. Rayne Wooney
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          -2

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          1. UnderstandablyDistraught
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            -3

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            1. Shipstontrev
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              -4

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              1. threeputt
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                = -10

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        5. Nice1Cyrille
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          bet he'll come off the bench for 30minutes or so

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        1. UnderstandablyDistraught
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          It is

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        2. Call Me Old Fashioned
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          14 years, 1 month ago

          very last replay suggest Gervinho assist, balls

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        3. bmb100
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          14 years, 1 month ago

          Last angle shows a clear deflection IMO. Gervinho assist.

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        4. applebonkers
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          14 years, 1 month ago

          definite touch by gervinho imo, the line of the RVP pull back kincks as gervinho. final replay seems the clincher

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          1. applebonkers
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            • 16 Years
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            * kinks at gervinho

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        5. jamsiep
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          14 years, 1 month ago

          100% a Gervinho assist.

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      • rohan
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        14 years, 1 month ago

        is there any chance they'll strip rvp off the assist???

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        1. Nice1Cyrille
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          14 years, 1 month ago

          Wouldn't be surprised. They've also given the Man U assist to Nani, which could also be stripped. With RVP(c) I stand to have 9 points stripped off my score now. Wish they wouldn't make this mistakes.

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      • uratargetmarket
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        14 years, 1 month ago

        Watching the arsenal game. Rvp crossed but hit leg of gervinho which changed path of the ball towards verm

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        1. Rayne Wooney
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          14 years, 1 month ago

          Im not 100% sure if it hit Gervinho though.

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          1. uratargetmarket
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            14 years, 1 month ago

            When they showed the angle from behind you see it changed the direction of the ball by hitting gervinho, just very slightly. Praying fpl dont notice

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          2. UnderstandablyDistraught
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            14 years, 1 month ago

            Hard to tell if it hit defender or gervinho and unless they see something definitive it will stay with rvp

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        2. Cruicky
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          14 years, 1 month ago

          Gervinho assist then.

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      • Demí
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        14 years, 1 month ago

        Whoscored stats saying Agger's had 3 shots off target

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        1. jamsiep
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          14 years, 1 month ago

          Keep the fascinating stats coming.

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          1. applebonkers
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            wash your mouth out and say sorry to lord daniel

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        2. Arsenals Number 10
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          demi did u captain rvp or ageuro

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          1. Demí
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            rvp

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            1. Arsenals Number 10
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              lol i went ageuro

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        3. applebonkers
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          1 shot which was blocked according to bbc text. this inconsistency makes bonus so much harder to predict

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      • Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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        Question is Westwood number 1 now at Sunderland, or is it just because of Mignolet and Gordon injuries?

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        1. Christina.
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          14 years, 1 month ago

          Youve answered your own Q

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      • Hay Number 2
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        14 years, 1 month ago

        Enough of this half time lark....get back on it! I need goals! 😉

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      • AP
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        How's £50m wonder striker Fernando Torres getting on anyone?

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        1. Funkyav
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          14 years, 1 month ago

          he is half way through a game of Teris right now. Hope he stays on the bench.

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        2. jamsiep
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          Looks like yet another clean sheet for David Oh Dear today.

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          1. AP
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            Carroll > Torres.

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          2. Shipstontrev
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            He's not playing...

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      • everyday, i'm shufflin…
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        Just watched half-time hi-light... I'm quite sure that Welbeck had no touch.

        What do you guys think?

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      • Arsenals Number 10
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        hope the assist gets taken off rvp i captained ageuro over him any chance of nani assist ?

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        1. Rayne Wooney
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          No.

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          1. Arsenals Number 10
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            ok but I do honestly think it hit gervinho

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            1. Rayne Wooney
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              Im talking about Nani's chances.

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      • Johnny Unitas
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        Even if RVP gets assist taken off he is still a points monster right now, as formidable as Ronaldo in his prime at this point.

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        1. denial
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          +1 Although Ronnie was classified as a mid so he scored even more heavily.

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      • Christina.
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        Mata/Sturr owners...what are we doing? One of them needs to go I feel.

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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          Sturridge has looked ok but his dive was shocking. Samba off now though which is back news for Rovers and probably good news for FPL

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        2. Rayne Wooney
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          I'd ditch Sturridge, he just isnt that good.
          No clear options for Mata if you have VDV and Silva

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          1. Hate that rotation
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            but he is so cheap. 🙂

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        3. Shakhtar Senseless
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          Hopefully Sturridge stays on, with Samba injured he's going to tear Blackburn to shreds. Malouda should go if anyone!

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        4. Optimus.
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          14 years, 1 month ago

          is stude doesnt score today he is gone

          mata or nani i will have a think about as well

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      • denial
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        I can see AVB bringing on Bos for 3 minutes or something silly.

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        1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
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          at least bosingwa will get me 1 point... unlike gabbidon!

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        2. Portsmouth Bubblejet
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          Really hope he does - if AVB doesn't bring Boswinga on, I get Wes Brown's minus points.

          Wes Brown has now scored more career EPL own goals (4) than goals (3)...

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      • Hate that rotation
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        From a pure fpl perspective, wellbeck has been nothing but trouble for anyone with attacking utd players. Roon in mid, hernandez chance of rotation at any time.

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      • Smarty Pants
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        Damn, Brown and McAuley clean sheets gone already 🙁

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        1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
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          were you expecting otherwise?

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        2. Rayne Wooney
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          Are you suprised ? haha

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      • Fernando Torres
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        BBC sport and sky sports both said RVP assist, so hopefully he keeps it 🙂

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        1. Gaz Downright
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          except the FPL have not got the luxury of being sensible..

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      • Arsenals Number 10
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        nani assist has been added oh yesssssssssss

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        1. mikess
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          initially given Welbeck and has changed over

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          1. Jax
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            Knew Leon Barnett would be found out eventually. HE'S USELESS

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