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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. Saint & Reevesy
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    F me Oscars quick

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  2. Coruscite
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    That dude who put £500 on more than 2.5 goals must be sweating right now...

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  3. TheAcestarr
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Cmon Wigan score!!! So Chelsea will stop parking the bus!! TORRES SCORE! MATA SCORE! PLS! Btw, Oscar looks Spanish 😀

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    1. TheAcestarr
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      This ref sucks. No balls to give Lampard a yellow card just because its Chelsea.

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  4. lfcserg
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Any team news for city?

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  5. Corrigan
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Considering an 8 point hit to rid switch my 3 Chelsea to 2 Utd and Michu/Dyer.

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    1. Coruscite
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Glad to see I'm not the only one thinking about such a thing... Not worth WC?

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    2. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Come on Corri, I rely on you for balance and logic on here. Don't let me down.

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    3. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Please do it. Id feel so much better

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  6. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Right Demi, I'm waiting for the juicy goal fest lineup of Manchester City 😉

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  7. COMH
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Oscar looks kean as a bean. Good to see.

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  8. Mumble Pie
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Oscar does more in 1 minute than Torres does in the match thus far

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  9. The Red Viper
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Didn't know Oscar was that fast! 😯

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    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I think Ramis is that slow.

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      1. The Red Viper
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Could be! 😆

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    2. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      That he is!

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  10. Billy Gilmore
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    WTF was that?

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  11. Declan
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    A Cech save point would be nice.

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  12. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Aargh, decided on Mata & CAshley instead of Hazard & Ivanovic, balls.

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    1. pukey
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Cashley, mata & torres (c) Here... also have aguero ... so I hope for your sake you have tev 🙂

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      1. ViperStripes
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Tevez and Torres(c)

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    2. the Penman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Me too. Roll on the Reading game...

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  13. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Cue, Demi.

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  14. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Mata to Michu looks so tempting right now...

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  15. rohan
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Oscar looks very lively

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  16. SOOnami
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    a wigan goal and lampard 2nd would b good

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    1. MrAnderson
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      + infinity

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  17. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Ive had Ivanovic for 29 out of 30 pre season days, then I switched to Terry. Balls
    Mata over Lampard though was a no brainer.... Oh well

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  18. On The Other Hand I've…
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Quick check, if I wildcard now to advoid price-rise, i continue to have free transfers for the entire week?

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    1. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Yah.

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    2. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

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    3. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Yes - but what a waste!

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    4. Coruscite
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Correct

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    5. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Stop. Seriously!

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    6. On The Other Hand I've…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks, thought so, but scary w/o confirmation. Plan had already been made when choosing my team. DGW / hopefully a small cash injection at start of season when it matters most / another wc in new year. Not entirely happy with my team choice, but happy with the 1st week wc plan.

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  19. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    I'd love a Wigan goal here.

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  20. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Chelsea midfield has been excellent on the whole..

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Preparation H is good on the hole!

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  21. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Nice one Frank

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  22. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Demi?

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    1. DLL18
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Coming soon

      ‏@MCFC The team news will be with you very soon, who do you hope to see in City's starting XI? #MCFC

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Yaya and Tevez

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        1. Fifa las vegas
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Yaya and aguero

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  23. Declan
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Had to be yellow there

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  24. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    I really hope Oscar starts getting a lot more game time, would rather him than Hazard.

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    1. Smakies
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      BECAUSE HE IS CHEAPER

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      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        And better....

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  25. Declan
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    There is that save point 🙂

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  26. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Lampard escapes a booking

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  27. Mumble Pie
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Did anyone see the Spurs game??

    Did Bale have a good game??

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    1. hazza
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      hit the woodwork... again

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    2. Samwise the Brave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Tottenham we quite bad, bale didn't play that well but stil hit the bar, spurs we always going to stuggle at newcastle, keep for the next two games

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  28. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Lampard lucky to get away without a yellow there.Phew!

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  29. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    oscar on is good for lamps owners.. from the very small 5 minute sample i've seen so far 🙂

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    1. don parcheesi
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      how so?

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  30. COMH
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Alan Smith saying Oscar will need to beef up for the rigours of the PL. Bit of an over used statement. He is only 19. No point trying to bulk up by adding muscle which could slow him down or increase the chances of injury.

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    1. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      +1 Ramires is a whippet and such an amazing player. Putting muscle and weight on him would ruin his style.

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