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Sunday Dugout Discussion – Gameweek 1

19 August 2012 2555 comments
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We were treated to goals and clean sheets aplenty in yesterday’s season opener but, for most fantasy managers, today holds higher hopes for a points bonanza. The Dugout Discussion opens as both the champions of England and the champions of Europe take to the stage. The former host Premier League new boys Southampton at 4pm, which is straight after Chelsea’s trip to Wigan. The team news from the DW Stadium is in…

Wigan XI: Al-Habsi, Caldwell, Alcaraz, Ramis, Boyce, Figueroa, McArthur, McCarthy, Moses, Maloney, Di Santo.

Chelsea XI: Cech, Ivanovic, David Luiz, Terry, Cole, Lampard, Mikel, Hazard, Mata, Bertrand, Torres.

Kicking-off his side’s double Gameweek, Roberto Di Matteo is forced to leave out Ramires due to illness, giving Ryan Bertrand an out-of-position start. The rest is as expected, with David Luiz getting the nod ahead of Gary Cahill, and Eden Hazard handed a league debut.

As for the home side, Roberto Martinez can call upon the services of James McArthur after the Scottish midfielder recovered from a knee injury. Elsewhere, Jean Beausejour misses out with Antolin Alcaraz starting in defence. That will likely see Maynor Figueroa pushed up into midfield if Martinez sticks to his 3-4-3 formation.

The Dugout Discussion will remain open until the dust has settled from the game at the Etihad, and can be accessed right here.

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  1. Call Me Old Fashioned
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    The only consolation about Ramires not playing is that me and half of mini league are in the shitter as a result too

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  2. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Want to see Hazard redeem himself after that early FPL season-ending backheel

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  3. Manani
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    any betting tip?

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      get in on half-time wagers

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  4. A Bagel
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Hahahahahaha, to those who picked Ramires! Gutted.

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  5. Corrigan
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Ashley Cole may be able to stop Ronaldo, but Emmerson Boyce?

    He will be run ragged. 😉

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    1. F is for
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      I don't think Cole would be able to stop Ronald now though.

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  6. FiveStar
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    Cmon Torres (c), Hazard and Cole, make up for last night!

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  7. FPL99
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    lol http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2190535/Manchester-City-bid-Lionel-Messi-accident.html

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    1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
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      Saw that yesterday.
      Made for a good laugh 😆

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    2. Fifa las vegas
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      🙂

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  8. Bøwstring The Carp
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    IVAAAAN 😀 😀 😀

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  9. Optimus.
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    just seen liam ridgewells fpl profile picture

    looks like hes getting his prostate examined

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  10. The Red Viper
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    I love you Ivanovic!

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  11. Luke Chadwicks Left Peg
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    IVANOVIC!

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  12. TheAcestarr
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    I can't wait to see Oscar Hazard and Miyaichi!!! Really looking forward to this match!! Talking about Cashley, is he staying at Chelsea or joining P$G?

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    1. TheAcestarr
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      I used to own a phone...until P$G bought it!!

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      1. TheAcestarr
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        I was reading a book on antigravity the other day. Man was it hard to put down!

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        1. TheAcestarr
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          Mata+ Torres goals but Wigan win!

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          1. TheAcestarr
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            13 years, 5 months ago

            Yay 3 points for me today! Torrres (c) and Mata! I keep refreshing my team! haha

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            1. TheAcestarr
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              13 years, 5 months ago

              Anyone know any transfer news on Wigan. I really hope they get a few more good loan deals like Miyaichi I think they're going to finish mid table this season! Awesome! Lets go Latics!

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  13. DLL18
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    IVAAAAAAAAAAAAAN

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  14. Dynamic
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    Ivanovic 😀

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  15. FiveStar
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    hazard assist!

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  16. Balotellitubbies
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    Ivanovic to cole fail;

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    1. DLL18
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      Cole to Ivanovic win, 1st thing I've done right.

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  17. QOTSA
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    Yes, I have Cole. Hopefully opens the game up though.

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  18. Coldplay
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    Why did I bring Cashley in for ivanovic. 🙁

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    1. Balotellitubbies
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      Yh the azpilcueta rumours made me change, convinced myself it wasnt likely that he'd score

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  19. Sarnab
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    Ivanovic

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  20. COMH
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    IVANOVIC YOU BEAUTY:)

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  21. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
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    Ivan!!!!! 🙂

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  22. Doolittle
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    YES!!! GET IN IVANOVIC!!!!

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  23. J0E
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Phew last minute decision to get terry over Ramires as my third Chelsea player vindicated....cue terry red card for racially motivated assault.

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      There aren't enough black players on Wigan 🙄

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  24. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Damn, chose cole over ivanovic!

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  25. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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    Chelsea might win by 12 at this rate

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  26. Freshy
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Like I said
    Ivan on set pieces
    Cole on open play

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  27. Urban Cowboy.
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Took 7/1 on city and chelsea to score 3 or more each. Not a bad start. Now Torres if your feeling up to it you can have the other two.

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  28. Big Bad Barry
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Ramires play at home to reading at least. Damn!

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  29. HippY
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    YESSSSSSSSS HEAVEN

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  30. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Ivanovic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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