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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. Corrigan
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Rodwell? mmm

    Back to a 4-4-2?

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  2. MJ6987
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Mata's CS point secure

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  3. Red-United
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    What the hell are Chelsea doing?

    Terrible.

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    1. Xabi
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      bye bye mata

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    2. garbage1
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      awful

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  4. Bøwstring The Carp
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    What the hell is Cech doing? Wow 😯

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  5. mattyrobinson
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    Chelsea have been really boring to watch today. Well, since 5mins in anyway.

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    1. Hybrid.power
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      I really hope Wigan score. Maybe that will wake up Chelsea.

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      1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
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        Shhhhhh no

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  6. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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    Lampard got a yellow there. Bums.

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    1. Xabi
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      no he didnt

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      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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        Yes, he did.

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      2. McEwan
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        said on the radio he was booked

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  7. afcblegend
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    I bet the guy who bet £500 on over 2.5 goals at HT is shitting himself

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    1. Bøwstring The Carp
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      Yup, thats what I said to him.

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    2. Billy Gilmore
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      Yep. 😀

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    3. beric
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      Oh shit yeah!

      I was so tempted to join him.

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  8. Valar(Keith)
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    when did lamps get that yellow? eh

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    1. mufc802
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      when he tried to slide tackle moses on the wing

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  9. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Mata subbed. Yay.

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  10. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Mata no points. There's a shock...

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

      CS points secured

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    2. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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      Looks like Mata stays a homer then. Away = *blows raspberry*

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  11. Saint & Reevesy
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    Shutting up shop.....

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  12. Jinswick
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    How did he miss that!

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  13. Bøwstring The Carp
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    Mata off Meireles on

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  14. Valar(Keith)
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    whoah.. kone

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  15. Demí
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Davis, Clyne, Fonte, Hooiveld, Fox, Ward-Prowse, Schneiderlin, Lallana, Puncheon, Guly, Rodriguez. if anyone didnt' see

    No Lambert eh?

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    1. SPorting
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      cheers Demi.

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

      Is what i was going to ask.

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    3. TheAcestarr
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      Is he a sub?

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    4. beric
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      And Puncheon is playing. Wonder why Rickie's been left out.

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
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        Because he is rubbish?

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      2. Saint & Reevesy
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        Because he's fat at the moment..... Sadly

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    5. DLL18
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      Or Sharp, he's been bangin' 'em in.

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    6. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
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      No Lambert 😯
      Puncheon 4.5 mid
      Get in!!

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      1. Saint & Reevesy
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        Don't get excited, trust me he's not very good

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        1. TheAcestarr
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          13 years, 5 months ago

          I remember him when he was on loan at Blackpool a few years ago he looked promising. But not sure about now.

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  16. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Since I've turned on Chelsea look like England, cannot hold onto the ball and getting hassled off it outside their own box.
    No wonder Torres has not scored, he has no presence.

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  17. Billy Gilmore
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Lovely play from Wigan.

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  18. TheAcestarr
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    I expect Man City to beat Southampton 15-0 pls. Anyone less than 22 pts???

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    1. Hybrid.power
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      20 here.

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        ouf

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    2. Bøwstring The Carp
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      Nasri will get among the scores today.

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  19. SPorting
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    i know he didn't even make the trip but i'm still glad i chose Ramires over Mata or Torres.

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    1. Declan
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      Agreed

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  20. unoaime
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone else have A.Cole instead of Ivanovic?

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    1. Spike ⚽️
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      Of course 🙁

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      Nah, I spent .5 more on slippy McRacist

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  21. Mr Smith
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Mata really is an appalling fantasy pick, always a let down

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    1. Mílanista
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      One of the top scoring mids last season.

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    2. DLL18
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      Never does well away from home for some reason.

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    3. Xabi
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      he've never been potent, no idea why people pick him

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      1. QOTSA
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        You have 8 points. 😆

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        1. Mr Smith
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          God, I thought I was having a shocking gameweek!

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      2. Saint & Reevesy
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        13 years, 5 months ago

        Xabi you football knowledge is terrible.......

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    4. Mark
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      More assists per minute than any other player last season. He's all good when Chelsea play well.

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      1. TheAcestarr
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        13 years, 5 months ago

        Hey Mark can you join my Team GB league?

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      2. Turd
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        13 years, 5 months ago

        Hey Mark, can you come to my son's 4th birthday party next weekend? He's a big fan of yours.

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  22. The Red Viper
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    I'd settle for a Torres goal, Ivanovic assist at this stage 😛

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    1. Saint & Reevesy
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      Nearly

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  23. Hybrid.power
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    That would have been an epic goal from Gomez

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  24. Declan
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    BAPS

    Ivan 3
    Hazard 2
    Lamps 1

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    1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
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      I'll take that

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    2. Mull
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      Switch the 2 and the 1.

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  25. My name is an echo
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    its like wigan dont want to score...

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  26. OPTA FPL
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    Welcome back Silver Silva 'a must have'

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  27. riot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Ice Cream Cone can't quite scoop it in...

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      Actually want Kone in my team at this rate

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    2. mufc802
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      hehe

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    3. Gaz Downright
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      wahey!

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

      But he looks really sharp anyone thinking of getting him?

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      1. Mark
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        Mail me at support@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk - I've got a few leagues I need to sort.

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  28. Ginkapo FPL
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    Anyone who is dissapointed that Kolarov is playing should not own him. Take the starts he does get, dont expect him to nail down a first team role.

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    1. Xabi
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      says someone who (c) torres, blind leading the blind

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
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        Hang on? He has a DGW what is wierd about captaining him, and in what way is that relevant at all?

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    2. Bøwstring The Carp
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      Or go Zaba for 10 weeks?

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  29. Thick Of It
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Gomez!!!!!!!!!!! Unlucky son, would have been a cracker. Glad to keep my Cashley clean sheet though.

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  30. Hybrid.power
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Torres has been shocking. Why. Why did I captain him.

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    1. Just Ruud
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      Coz he plays Reading at home next 😉

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