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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. Ryan
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    Twitter rumour going around saying Kaka may go on loan to ManU. A bit far fetched I suppose

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    1. tangtastic
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      If thats true I'd fear for Cleverley. He deserves gametime this season.

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        +1 although I despise United, I think Cleverley is a good type of player

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    2. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      Would sell a lot of shirts; somehow he still has fans

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    3. Just_Ty
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      Nah should go back to Milan

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    4. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
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      😯

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    5. riot
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      Pretty much everything on twitter is far fetched.

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      1. Ryan
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        TBF we do need a CM with experience.

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    6. Somalion
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      Wow, that'd be ridiculous.

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  2. COMH
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    Hazard looks class

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    1. Lateriser 12
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      Was just going to say. Lovely.

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    2. sminkypinky
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      Very lively. Didn't know him too much before this tbh. So didn't even really consider getting him. Went fat Frank instead, which also worked out.

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  3. Mílanista
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    I've got a goal! 😯 😀

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    1. Declan
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      I haven't but 2 assists will do 🙂

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    2. beric
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      I have 2 🙂

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      1. Lateriser 12
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        Finally. Told you it will turn 😀

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    3. Billy Ketsu
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      Me too. First of the season. Ta, Ivan.

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    4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      You have no chance of my record. 😉

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      1. Lateriser 12
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        Ivanovic advice. Lampard advice. Ah well, 50-50.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          Ivanovic will not unwind until GW3.

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          1. Lateriser 12
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            Did not get you.

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      2. Mílanista
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        Don't be so sure. If the baps predictions are right a Rafael CS plus assist and you're finished 😉

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  4. Gaz Downright
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    Ref: "He barged him down with his shoulder, so I guess it's OK"

    Stonewall penalty.

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  5. Valar(Keith)
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    Lampard(c) and not ownin torres goin better than i'd hoped. Was shit scared today morning. Still a while left though, but atleast i got that safety blanket now

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  6. The Bandit
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    Throw me a rope... I'm drowning in a sea of smug..... 😀

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      *throws out a red and white safety ring saying "MS IVANOVIC"*

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    2. Simon69
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      +1000000000 😉

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    3. don parcheesi
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      I think the water's only going to get smugger... better get a big breath

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  7. Valar(Keith)
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    that was a peno

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  8. halnone
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    who got the lampard pen assist?

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    1. DLL18
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      Hazard.

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  9. TheRealAVB
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    Hmmm No foul there.....

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  10. 1966 was a great year for E…
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    Lol, you're not allowed to shoulder-charge when the ball is nowhere to be seen!

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    1. little_wizard123
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      Let's predict whether the next should barge outside of the box is a free-kick or not... whether the ball is there or not...

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      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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        My prediction is yes.

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      2. Gaz Downright
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        Bookies have stopped taking bets on that one

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      3. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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        😆 tbf, Wigan were never going to win this

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        1. Gaz Downright
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          like in lampard?

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  11. Hooper is a Bull.
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    Hazard (c) thank you very much.

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    1. Declan
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      +lots

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    2. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      that's ballsy!!

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  12. beric
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    THAT WAS A PEN!!!

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    1. Valar(Keith)
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      +10k

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  13. Mulder
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    "Shoulder to shoulder" ok..

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  14. COMH
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    Shoulder to shoulder ref. Haha nice one Lenny

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  15. Red-United
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    Another pen ref c'mon! 😀

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  16. elkunaguero
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    Hazard playing in the hole, not Mata

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    1. beric
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      I wish I could make out who's who with this crappy stream 🙁

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  17. riot
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    Bowstring, if you're around I concede the match 😀

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  18. Holy See
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    Boyce could do well again this season. Shame he doesn't cost that little bit less.

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  19. Lateriser 12
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    Maloney at 5M looking good.

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  20. afcblegend
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    Granted they're 2-0 down but Boyce looks a genuine option, so damn attacking!

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    1. Valar(Keith)
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      wow.. 2 boyce comments. pity he aint 4.5

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    2. COMH
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      Yeah a nice oop for later in the season.

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    3. sminkypinky
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      He won me my minileague last season. Very attackin, so was kinda surprised he wasn't in anyone's teams this season. Reckoned they knew something I didn't and left him out as well. Can always get him for kinder fixs, though.

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  21. gunnerlover
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    Cannot believe i went for Ramires, Bale, and Carzola over Lampard, Dyer and Hazard. #Howsyourluck!

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    1. TheRealAVB
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      Over the season your choices will score more.

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    2. Samwise the Brave
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      hard luck, I know the feeling (misey loves company) but carzola is a nice player and will do well while bale hit the bar yesterday

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  22. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    Should I be watching this?

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    1. beric
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      Yes

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        Right-o!

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    2. COMH
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      You have Sky or would it be an online job?

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    3. Lateriser 12
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      You do know Ivanovic scored right?

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    4. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      Sure, why not?

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  23. QOTSA
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    ohh, almost. decent ball.

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  24. Freshy
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    Of the 2 games for CHE, this is the tuff one

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    1. beric
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      😀 😀

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  25. tangtastic
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    Not liking Torres body language.. should've run across to the ball.

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  26. lfcserg
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    Come on Hazard get a goal for your self. Surely you'll get the 3 match bonus with 1 goal + 2 assists,

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  27. GoonerByron
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    Lol, and there was me talking up how much better picks Mata and Cole were than Hazard and Ivan...

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  28. FPLFrontline
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    Maloney is only just taller than the corner flag!

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  29. COMH
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    Where does Song fit into the Barca team? Rotating with Busquets is doubtful based on how good he has been. Will they play together with Xavi/Iniesta in advance of them?

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    1. Declan
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      and Mascherano is better than Song imo.

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      1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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        This is insane!! Mascherano played for Westham, let's not forget this

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        1. Declan
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          as did Tevez, your point being?

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      2. COMH
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        Yeah Mascherano is a brilliant CDM. Looks like he will continue at CB though.

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    2. PFOR
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      He's the new Seydou Keita. He'll play at home to Granada after a tough Champions League game. Although in fairness he does offer something a bit different, so maybe there is a role for him. Can fill in at CB too I guess.

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      1. Declan
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        Super league season is nearly over

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        1. Declan
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          * Reply fail

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      2. COMH
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        The new Seydou Keita 🙂

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  30. PFOR
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    Might be my dodgy stream, but is the DW relatively full? 😯

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