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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. Spike ⚽️
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    Just been looking at Arsenals fixtures and they are quite good. I even believe they will beat Man Cty at home GW31

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    1. Davido989
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      They won't beat City, but apart from that they should wait Rvp should score big Fpl points

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      1. Spike ⚽️
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        Only lost 1-0 away

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        1. Davido989
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          City want the title more than Arsenal want 3rd imho

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    2. Drip Doctor
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      We need to win this one in my opinion. Everton away next is about as tough as it gets at the moment.

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      1. Spike ⚽️
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        I agree with that and dont expect them to get much there !!

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    3. Piggs Boson
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      Having both RVP and Walcot may be the best idea. Although Rosicky is worth considering as a cheap option.

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    4. JC Lopez
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      Arsenal keep playing like this, and they should be able to beat City.

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  2. Christina.
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    Rvp could have had a hat trick by now.

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      another rvp goal would be splendid

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      1. Hybrid.power
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        God I hope so.

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      2. Bad Pen
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        Yep, need at least one more to justify not captaining Rooney.

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  3. Le Bluff
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    Walcott as an FPL prospect? Seriously considering shipping Demps for him. Demps' away returns are awful, Arsenal always score goals both home and away from him, and I already have Pog to cover myself Fulham-wise.

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    1. Davido989
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      Demps makes up his away points at home.

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    2. Zep
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      Easy solution... don't play Dempsey away... you will miss his home hauls if you get rid...

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      1. Le Bluff
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        That'd mean having 9.2's worth of budget sitting on your bench every other week though.

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        1. Zep
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          So, who cares about that?

          This game is about accruing the most points you can, not about having your most expensive players playing all the time...

          Do what has to be done...

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        2. Keep calm and hoof me the b…
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          Yup, so youll need a cheaper player that rotates well with him (eg siggy)

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  4. F is for
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    If the OX cannot do anything in the 2nd half, Arsenal should bring on Gervinho around the 60+ mark.

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      please no

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  5. Crystal Pulis
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    It has to be Miyachi. Swap to Siggy GW 32 or 33

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  6. Hybrid.power
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    Santon off, Perch on.

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    1. denial
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      That's annoying - 2 Gw's in a row taken off early.

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  7. 1mills
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    Can't remember who pointed out 23's were available on Ben Arfa first scorer this afternoon, but cheers.

    Had a cheeky fiver on it.

    Slightly makes up for my weekend bet of Sunderland, Evertion, Brighton and Southend 29's being screwed by an injury time equaliser by 10 man Accrington Stanley!

    Would have had £292 off that!

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  8. Optimus.
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    13 years, 10 months ago

    santon off at HT again

    will be doing santon to caulker me thinks soon enough

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    1. Jukesy
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      Might look at Santon -> Shotton GW31, that or Caulker I think.

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  9. Doctor X
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    Is anyone just a tad bit nervous to captain Rooney? Or is it just me. 😉

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    1. Piggs Boson
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      Yeah, but i still did it. You have to be brave. I'm keeping the armband on him for Wolves as well.

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  10. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    Santon off

    He's 3rd sub and I have 11 out so not fussed. But that's 2 weeks in a row, maybe tome to consider a switch.

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  11. Gaz Downright
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    13 years, 10 months ago

    there we go. Santon off for "tactical reasons"....

    red bulb flashing indead

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  12. Spike ⚽️
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    Obertan you pratt

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  13. Boss Hogg
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    James Perch is truly dreadfull.

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  14. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    Lol obertan

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  15. 1966 was a great year for E…
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    Obertan you tit!

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  16. Davido989
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    Obertan you bald slag. Piece of shat.

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  17. Call Me Old Fashioned
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    Obertan you ET prick

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  18. Says
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    jaysus caulker got the 3 baps two weeks in a row... pity he's on my bench.

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    1. AllessandroSwissToni
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      I put him 3rd sub and Graham 1st sub... it's understandable really. Nobody counted on City choking so emphatically.

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  19. Keep calm and hoof me the b…
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    13 years, 10 months ago

    Is it just me or did RVP seem to pull up a bit after the KO? That man takes injury-prone to a new level!

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  20. Bøwstring The Carp
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    13 years, 10 months ago

    A little off topic but does anyone think Rooney's expression on the scout notes is hilarious 😀

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  21. Davido989
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    Ay Rosicky.

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  22. Boss Hogg
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    13 years, 10 months ago

    Princess Leia: "But Obertan is peaceful. He has no weapons..."
    Grant Moff Tarkin: "Continue with the opeation. You may fire when ready."

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      haha

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  23. Manani
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    13 years, 10 months ago

    can i withdraw money from my betting acount if i win with my free bet?
    or will that winning money be classified as the free bet section and not allow to be withdrawn?

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    1. Egg noodle
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      you can instantly withdraw usually. at least on paddypower you can

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    2. GREENDREAMS11
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      no, you should be able to withdraw it if it wins. good luck.

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      1. Manani
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        13 years, 10 months ago

        so for the 8/1 horse, i can withdraw 80 pounds if teh horse win?

        thanks again

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    3. COMH
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      The free bet token will be removed from the winnings but you will be able to withdraw the rest.

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      1. Manani
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        so for example:

        i but my 10pounds free bet and win 50 pounds.

        i can withdraw 40 pounds from my account?

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        1. GREENDREAMS11
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          yeah, thats it

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          1. Manani
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            won't the bookies lose a lot of money then?

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            1. GREENDREAMS11
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              13 years, 10 months ago

              they do it to entice people hoping that they will then bet more.... its their way of trying to attract new customers

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              1. Manani
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                13 years, 10 months ago

                fair enough.

                also, how can u withdraw the money?

                do they put it to your debit card account?

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            2. COMH
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              No because not alot of people will be sensible like you. They will think oh this is fun look how easily I turned £10 into £50 and will always want more. The bookie always wins. That's why there are so many.

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            3. DLL18
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              13 years, 10 months ago

              Not many people will pick winners with their free bet though. These offers are just to get people to make an account with the firm, hoping that they will bet with their own money in the future

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        2. COMH
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          Spot on

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        3. 1mills
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          13 years, 10 months ago

          Sometimes there are rules, like the money needs to be bet 3 times over aswell.

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          1. Manani
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            like u must bet for at least 3/1 odds?

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  24. denial
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    Not popular here, but I'd take this result as a Spurs fan.

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      very popular id say

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  25. AllessandroSwissToni
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    Any one remember this guy http://shop.sportsworldcards.com/ekmps/shops/sportsworld/images/newcastle-united-alessandro-pistone-135-merlin-1998-premier-league-kick-off-sticker-14211-p.jpg

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    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      Yeah, played for Everton too, right?

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      1. AllessandroSwissToni
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        Legend. My name sake. Porn star looks and dubious tekkers

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        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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          Very dubious!

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    2. COMH
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      Blast from the past

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  26. JC Lopez
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    13 years, 10 months ago

    WDF!!!! why didn't the pass the ball to BA!!!!!

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    1. Boss Hogg
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      Crazy FOOL.

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  27. Spike ⚽️
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    13 years, 10 months ago

    Think Ba might get something agst Norwich next game

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  28. Hybrid.power
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    ARGH! Almost RVP again

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  29. Spike ⚽️
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    RVP is human !!

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  30. Mílanista
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    Almost

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