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Dugout Discussion May 16

Newcastle v Arsenal team news: Martinelli benched as White and Wilson start

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Double Gameweek 37 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) continues at St James’ Park this evening, with Newcastle United hosting Arsenal at 20:00 BST.

The Gunners go into their penultimate match knowing that two victories will guarantee them Champions League football next season. After Tottenham Hotspur’s win over Burnley on Sunday, they currently lie in fifth place, two points behind their north London rivals.

Mikel Arteta makes three changes for the visitors.

Ben White has recovered from injury and replaces the suspended Rob Holding, while Nuno Tavares and Emile Smith Rowe also come in for Cedric Soares and Gabriel Martinelli.

Callum Wilson, meanwhile, makes his first start for Newcastle since December. That’s one of two changes for Eddie Howe, with Fabian Schar also back in the XI.

Kieran Trippier is a substitute, but Chris Wood is absent with a hip injury.

GAMEWEEK 37 LINE-UPS

Newcastle United XI: Dubravka, Krafth, Schar, Burn, Targett, Guimaraes, Longstaff, Joelinton, Almiron, Saint-Maximin, Wilson

Subs: Dummett, Lascelles, Ritchie, Trippier, Fernandez, Fraser, Murphy, Darlow, Gayle

Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel, Tavares, Elneny, Xhaka, Saka, Odegaard, Smith Rowe, Nketiah

Subs: Leno, Lacazette, Cedric, Pepe, Sambi Lokonga, Martinelli, Oulad M’hand, Swanson, Patino

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  1. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    I'm not sure why people act like we didn't know Newcastle are pretty good side since January? They only conceded more than one goal twice.

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    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Most of them are United fans who have been trolling us for a few years, and can't stand the fact that we are above them in the table.

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    2. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I did anyway, can’t speak for anyone else. This was always going to be a very tough game for you.

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    3. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      True. Still this is a must win game for Arsenal so you should expect better.

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    4. Grande Tubarão
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      All good points but it’s sasier for us to make fun of Arsenal if we pretend Newcastle are rubbish.

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      1. Grande Tubarão
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        *easier

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    5. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      It’s just arsenal have looked so limp. Bordering on pathetic.

      Unless Arteta has got some George Graham 1989 Anfield style tactics taking place.

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    6. FantasyTony
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Newcastle are a much better side than they were at the start of the season after their influx of cash in January.

      But like for Arsenal, if you can't even try putting Newcastle to the sword, what are your expectations for the Champions League? Listening to the anthem before getting smashed by Bayern and thinking "this was nice while it lasted".

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      1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        The money and prestige bring better players. Arsenal could smash the market getting top 4

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        1. FantasyTony
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Could they?

          I could see them picking up someone like Dybala with a top 4 finish but it's not like they'd be dining at the top table if a big club was in for them.

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  2. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Fully expect a Ramsdale 8 or 9-pointer here
    ( sold him for Pickford 😆 )

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    1. JELLYFISH
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I myself resisted that move, so I hope you are right.

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      1. Baps hunter
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        • 6 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        It was part of -4 to sell Saka to Zaha, So 0-1 Saka goal is the obvious result.

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        1. JELLYFISH
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          As a Saka owner also I would be made up with that result

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    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Certainly... So did I

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    3. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      And next week I will play him for 2 points and benched Pickford will get 10 plus

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      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Haha. Sod's law!!

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  3. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Which one please people?

    A) Zaha
    B) Bowen -4
    C) Saka -4
    D) 7.3> mid, who?

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    1. No Kane No Gain
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      If D is for free, maybe Maddison?!

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    2. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      D Kulusevski?

      Fancy Zaha to get some chances against Utd

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    3. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I am considering Mount (-4)

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    4. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Sorry, mids are

      Son Mount Maddison Diaz/Jota Zaha or one the options -4

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  4. El Presidente
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Tough match for Araenal

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  5. JELLYFISH
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    GW38 FH draft. Maxes out my funds so zero left itb.

    Raya
    Alonso Sess Matip
    Mount KDB Diaz Maddison Son
    Kane Vardy
    (Tsimikas Johnson fodder)

    I quite like it. Thoughts?

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    1. nolard
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      solid
      not sure if you need both kane and son

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      1. JELLYFISH
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        I’ve had them in my team for a while and they’ve served me well, so happy to keep them both I think.

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        1. nolard
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          fair that

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    2. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      TAA over Diaz for me

      Solid team. Cap?

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      1. JELLYFISH
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Not sure yet. Tempted to go With Kane.

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  6. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Nketiah YC

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    1. dabber7
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Never a booking.

      Referee booking the outcome rather than the challenge.

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  7. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Arsenal red card in the next 10 mins to really twist the knife

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    1. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      It’s nice to see Xhaka still on the pitch

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  8. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    The Europa League is still a big tournament Arsenal

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  9. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Missed the schar injury. Did it look bad? Needed him next week >:(

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    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Concussion sub. Not exactly sure what the rules are, but he may not be allowed to play at the weekend.

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    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Looked like he was out cold when he hit the ground.

      Listed as a concussion sub, thing it's a 6 or 7 day rule?

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    3. DropkickMurphys
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      As far as I could see, he ended up walking off the pitch instead being carried so that’s a good sign.

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    4. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Ah. That doesn't sound good.

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  10. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Get Lackofthreat on Legohead

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    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Legohead must of seen this

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  11. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    What happened to Schar

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    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      https://twitter.com/3cbPerformance/status/1526293038472916992

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    2. space mercenary
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Concussion.

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  12. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Cwilson G

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    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Ben white OG

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    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Og?

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    3. dabber7
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      White OG

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  13. Mr. O'Connell
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Spurs top 4 confirmed

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  14. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Get innnnnnn

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  15. Mr. O'Connell
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Ben White haul

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  16. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    white og

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Who put the ball in the Gunners net?

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  17. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Ben Shite OG to add to his YC.

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Even worse

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  18. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    A foul throw turns over my BB of Ramsdale and White.

    Oh bollox
    ...

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  19. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    arsenal really lacking anything going forward

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    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Lacatalent all over the pitch.

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  20. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Love a good bottlejob

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  21. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Spursy Arsenal

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  22. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Arteta out

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    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Lol

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  23. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    TAA and Robbo need ro play to keep White on bench...

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  24. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    https://dailycannon.com/static/uploads/2021/03/arsenal-meme-4.jpg

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  25. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    I hope it stays like this just so I can FEAST on aftv tonight

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    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Innit mate, top laughs

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    2. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      You ever even seen your team win a trophy?

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      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        yeah mate, bit of a funny question?

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        1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Audi cup or the league cup?

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  26. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Open Tools is back 🙂

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  27. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Skyka

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  28. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Time for lasagne gate part 2

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  29. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Called this. I am not sure Arsenal ever finish above Newcastle again.

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I think that's a bit premature.

      I'm willing to bet £10k. If it's an eternal bet?

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  30. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    benching Saka and Nketiah looking alright so far

    shame I started taa and robbo so they will both probably stink out my team 1 way or another

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    1. dabber7
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Thinks there's a very good chance that they'll both haul tomorrow.

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