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, 1 month ago

    Thank you cross bar, saved us all from dab.

  2. Sif
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

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

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      SIF ate my hamster.

  3. Toonzie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    anyone tempted by pogba?

    1. tm245
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

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

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

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

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I approve

    2. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

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

    3. Le _ Professeur
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Only if Fellani comes in

    4. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

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

  5. Fowler23
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Herra cannot stop,diving

  6. niloh1
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Manu shd be up 3-0

  7. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

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

    1. odannyboys
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Without doubt.

  9. Fowler23
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Yellow for the dabber

  10. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Sissoko made a positive impact

  11. IL Fantasista
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

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

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

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

      1. IL Fantasista
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Ahaha
        Double bingo then!

  12. fedolefan
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Please Spurs and Boro. Jam in a goal somehow.

  13. Az
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    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

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

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

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

  14. AA33
      9 years, 1 month ago

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

    • tm245
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

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

    • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Sissoko done more in 5 mins than Kane done all game

    • Shultan
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Utd to concede & origi to score

      1. Az
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

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

      2. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Long range effort?

        1. Fred54
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Heh.

    • diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Dembele off for Winks.

    • Licky
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

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

    • IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Best choice following games: Walcott or Alli?

      1. Az
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I think Alli for the next two

      2. Smoky Johnson
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Wally

    • 50pipsDaily
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      What happen to Cedric? Not even on bench?

      1. dhamphiir
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Rest

        1. 50pipsDaily
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

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

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

            Same here 😀

            1. 50pipsDaily
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Nice Erix

      2. Fred54
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

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

        1. 50pipsDaily
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Templates?haha

    • Atimis
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Omg Dele

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        ?

        1. Atimis
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Got rly tasty pass into the box

          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Idiot

    • Somalion
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Very good position for Eriksen

    • Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

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

    • UnitednationsXI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      eriksen to score from a fk

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

        Nope

    • Stupendous
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Put this in Eriksen!!

      1. Stupendous
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Dud

    • Kaneyonero
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Pass it to Kane Erik

    • Aguerrrooooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Great banter from klopp leaving out can altogether 🙁

      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Canter

      2. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Klopp can can Can

    • IL Fantasista
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

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

      1. Fred54
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Is that a haiku?

        1. IL Fantasista
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          What is haiku?

          1. Ziro
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            GIYF

        2. IL Fantasista
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Yes it is.
          Non intended though.
          Pure luck.

    • how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Come on spurs.

      Really need more attacking options.