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. Krionos
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    Yeaaaaaaaah....... buddy

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  2. 1966 was a great year for E…
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    Over 3.5 goals looking good, too 😀

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  3. F is for
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    Who got the assist?

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    1. Chris_White
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      Walcott.

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    2. Salah’s Sonnet
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      walcott?

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  4. Jukesy
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    RVP gives me my first attacking points this GW!

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  5. little_wizard123
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    At least the clean sheets are gone, that was never in doubt though!

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  6. Gaz Downright
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    did they just confirm its a record?

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  7. GreenWindmill
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    Well I suppose that's a good minute for my fantasy team - noone gets a clean sheet, RVP scores and Ba hasn't been involved. Mixed feelings as a Newcastle fan though, enjoyed the scoreline for 30 seconds or so!

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    1. CatMac
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      Come on Ba - 2 goals at least 🙂

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      1. GreenWindmill
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        Ha! There you are! Holding my breath every time we go forward - was an ideal situation for me with Newcastle ahead but Ba not involved!

        I make it if Ba gets 7 points we're level and it goes down to Skrtel vs Enrique - could happen!

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  8. Hybrid.power
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    RVP over the bar! I've got a great feeling about this game 😀

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  9. asyrafdanial
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    Come on BaVan !

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  10. brianutd-why always we? 20
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    Krul benched for Migs check
    RVP captain check.

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  11. Willis.
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    van persie with a man pursey!

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  12. Zep
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    0-0 then 1-1...

    Can somebody watching the game tell me how many seconds were between the goals?

    Thanks

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      apparently a record

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    2. denial
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      about 54

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      1. GreenWindmill
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        Including the time taken up with some weird rehearsed celebration.

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    3. the lord
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      About 40 mate.

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    4. little_wizard123
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      13:13 and 14:08, and that includes celebrating...

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    5. Captain Robert Hatch
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      53

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  13. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    OMG rvp 🙁

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    1. crystalpalaceRus
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      why do u keep saying omg persie?

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      1. @ImpressiveTackl
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        He's having a particularly enjoyable w*nk

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  14. denial
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    Haven't seen a striker on this form since Henry probably.

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    1. the lord
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      He is amazing. Gotta be picking up all the PL awards this year! Still can't believe he wasn't involved in the ballon d'or

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        #fifafreeofcorruption

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      depends on if you class Cristiano as a striker (which FPL didn't)

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  15. Spike ⚽️
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    Williamson is the weak link in defence for Newcastle

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    1. Kagawa-san-mia
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      yes he is, did u see him lunge in and get turned inside out so easily

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      Their Achilles heel?

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  16. brianutd-why always we? 20
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    Cmon Demba my son

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  17. denial
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    League rival has and played Obertan the cheeky monkey.

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    1. Spike ⚽️
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      And he's not really playing that well even tho he got the assist

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  18. nedfoo
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    VAN PERSIE TAKE A BOW SON

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    1. crystalpalaceRus
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      bit late?

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      1. nedfoo
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        sorry trying to multitask

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  19. blind faith
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    if ba scores then i'll be extremely happy with my walcott, rvp, ba combo!

    is it looking likely??

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  20. Willis.
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    wth? i went to the toilet then came back and now it's 1-1?!?!

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    1. blind faith
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      did u have a poop or somethin?! that was just over 5mins ago! haha!

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      1. Willis.
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        no, i went when it was 0-0 at around the 13 minute mark, had a quick piss, heard a roar on TV, so i ran back with my zipper still down, and it was 1-1!

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    2. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      Should have waited til half time.

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      1. Paul Psychic Octopus
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        should get a flat screen in the bog

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  21. Ismail
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    what a don rvp

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  22. AllessandroSwissToni
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    Is Rosiky playing just behind RVP?

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    1. Cheggers
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      Yea - looks a bargain at 5.7 IF he keeps his place

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      1. AllessandroSwissToni
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        Was thinking that. Dunno if his goals a few weeks back were a bit of flash in the pan. Gooners main production is from the wings and into RVP.

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    2. little_wizard123
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      Ox is coming inside quite a lot, so a little bit deeper than just behind him atm.

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  23. mir
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    10/1 - no more goals !!??

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  24. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    my main riva; captained Rooney, he was on 44 points before tonight

    I'm now on 44, he's on 49, just one goal from Ba or RvP is needed.

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  25. FORCA INTER
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    assist for HBA goal?i missd it

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    1. Chris_White
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      Obertan

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  26. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
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    Gibbs and Ox, twins?

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    1. Hybrid.power
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      I was just thinking the same thing 😛

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  27. realtin
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    I think I'm in love

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    1. @ImpressiveTackl
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      No it's just puberty kicking in.

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  28. Hybrid.power
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    Please Walcott, don't get injured. He's sending in some lovely crosses.

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  29. Piggs Boson
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    Definitely need to squeeze walcott in my team!

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    1. little_wizard123
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      Thinking Mata to Walcott.

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      indeed, maybe in for Young or Clint at some point.

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    3. blind faith
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      i did silva >>> walcott

      feelin pretty smart with myself!

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      1. Paul Psychic Octopus
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        I did Sess > Walcott

        Bit of an easier decision to make

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  30. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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    There are more goals in this game..

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    1. denial
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      Reasonable shout.

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