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Monday Dugout Discussion

12 March 2012 2029 comments
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The Dugout Discussion returns for an evening shift at the Emirates, as fourth-placed Arsenal take on sixth-placed Newcastle United in the penultimate fixture of Gameweek 28. If Newcastle have serious Champions League ambitions, then a good result tonight is a must. That sets us up for a potentially entertaining evening, with Arsenal currently enjoying a great spell of form. The team news from the capital is in, and the line-ups are as follows…

Arsenal XI: Szczesny, Sagna, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Gibbs, Rosicky, Song, Arteta, Walcott, Oxlade-Chamberlain, van Persie.

Newcastle XI: Krul, Simpson, Williamson, Coloccini, Santon, Obertan, Cabaye, Ben Arfa, Tiote, Gutierrez, Ba.

Arsene Wenger makes one change from the side that unsuccessfully attempted to over-haul Milan mid-week, with Mikel Arteta coming in for Gervinho. Intriguingly, that means another start for Alex Oxlade Chamberlain with Theo Walcott operating on the opposite flank.

Despite promising an attacking mentality tonight, Alan Pardew has reverted to a 4-5-1 formation, with Papiss Cisse making way for Gabriel Obertan. There’s also a forced change with Ryan Taylor missing out with the calf strain. In comes Hatem Ben Arfa.

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  1. Over Midwicket
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    FFS Persy.

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  2. Le Gooner
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    My word

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  3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    OMG rvp

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  4. denial
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    13 years, 10 months ago

    I think this is the 1st time this season I've watched RVP 'live' needing points.

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  5. Gaz Downright
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    Oh dear... Arsenal are gonna tear Newcastle a new one ... arent they

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  6. 1966 was a great year for E…
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    Wow, Ba has the best goals per game ratio in PL history 😯

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    1. Over Midwicket
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      Seems slightly over the top, will have to check that.

      In other news, Versie, get your GOSH DARN shooting boots on!

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      ?

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      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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        Just said it on commentary, no idea if it's true but seem plausible.

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        1. Gaz Downright
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          impressive. it sort of makes sense.

          it also suggests he has over-performed

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  7. Dante
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    Could do with Cisse not coming on. Got Caulker sitting on the bench... Also, FFS Van Persie.

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  8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    OMG rvp again

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  9. Drinkall
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    Last week i was mocked when Arteta personally assured me he was fit. Who's got him in their team?

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    1. Epic Fail
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      Nah, he's shoite.

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      1. Drinkall
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        bit harsh

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    2. sushi36
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      i did the opposite drinkall. I used what you said and transferred him in my team as a differential.

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    3. Bolt-on
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      With all due respect I don't think people are kicking themselves not having him in their team

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      1. sushi36
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        you will when he gets some decent points tonight

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    4. Gaz Downright
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      he is priced as a an attacking midfielder with full set piece responsibilities (old Lampard like), but plays in a play maker of role somewhat like Modric

      not FPL material

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  10. Parm
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    It's gunna be a long night.

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  11. Rinseboy
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    oh god this week is so bad, now where is rtaylor?!

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    1. PL Ball
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      calf strain.

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      1. PintPounders
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        I had Caulker on the bench and Taylor starting, so I'm actually glad he's out.

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    2. Locarno
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      He's politely moved aside so Robert Huth (2pts) can storm off my bench.

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
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        🙂

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  12. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    Walcott injured

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    1. McDog
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      That would be awesome. Rival has him (c)

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  13. COMH
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    Theo struggling

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    1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
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      Will jog it off

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  14. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    Other than BAE (who I stupidly sold on wc and my rival owns) and JEnrique (who rival owns) best defender for 6.2 or less from GW30?

    Sagna?
    Kaboul?
    Jags?

    Will be to replace Taiwo

    Rest of defence is JEvans, Caulker, Santon and Skrtel

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    1. Conal_H
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      Kaboul

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  15. Conal_H
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    Fun Fact!

    Vermaelen has scored more goals than Torres in the PL this season! 🙂

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    1. Willis.
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      these torres facts arent funny anymore

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      1. @ImpressiveTackl
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        I actually agree here.

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    2. Le Gooner
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      Not too many who haven't 🙂

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    3. Gaz Downright
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      so would your gravatar had done, given game time, for wolves

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  16. Ferris Bueller
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    Your votes please folks, on best option to end of the season;
    A) Mata > Young (this GW)
    B) Mata > Valencia (save FT this week and do this when he's fit)

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  17. Locarno
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    No Raylor gives me 38 pts with RVP and Drenthe (c).

    Think I'll just miss three figures...

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  18. McDog
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    HBA!!!!!!!!

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    1. djman102
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      Obertan assist?

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  19. nedfoo
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    Brett Holman off to Aston Villa

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  20. PL Ball
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    Arfa Goal

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  21. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    wow Barfa

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  22. COMH
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    What a finish Ben Arfa!

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  23. Le Gooner
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    Oh dear Ben Arfa

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    1. Le Gooner
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      Oh yes RVP

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  24. DLL18
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    Lulz anyone do that Barfa 1st goal then, 20/1. 😀

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    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      😀 I stuck a quid on.

      RVP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  25. Gaz Downright
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    GET IN BARFA!

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  26. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    Ben arfa 1-0

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  27. Brookins
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    Arfa goal Obertan assist!

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  28. SPorting
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    HBA.....about 6 weeks too late.

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    1. adziom
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      +9999999999

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  29. Mílanista
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    Ba assisting the assist.

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  30. little_wizard123
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    RVP goal. FFS. Lol.

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