Dugout Discussion
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. Mull
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    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Kun injured.

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  2. Bøwstring The Carp
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    Aguero down

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    1. super zlatan
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      Doesnt look good

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  3. Gaz Downright
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Nice tackle.

    Does not look good for Agüero though.

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  4. mattyrobinson
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    ligaments?

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    1. Ryan
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      Looks like it

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  5. DLL18
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    Fellow Tevez owners rejoice!

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    1. DLL18
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      Looks painful though hope he's ok.

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    2. viewoftheland
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      Would never celebrate an injury.

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      1. Midtable
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        this

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      2. Sigga -Cardiff City-
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        +1 have tevez but still,
        you never like to see a man get hurt!
        his legs are his life. speedy recovery Augero, i was hoping for a poor season from u but not an injury!

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    3. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      Big tevez supporter, but can't really celebrate this. It looks bad, poor guy

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  6. SupaTune
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    Aguero is a joy to watch, but I have Tevez. I hope he's alright but the Fantasy Footballist in me wants him to be injured for a month or so. Sickening. FF corrupts!

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  7. Hooper is a Bull.
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    Kun down

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  8. Somalion
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    Aguero in pain.

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    1. Smakies
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      nooooo

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    2. Balotellitubbies
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      NOOOOOOOooooo

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      1. Fifa las vegas
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        noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

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  9. Timmy Cahill Rules
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    aguero injured = tevez nailed on

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  10. Hybrid.power
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    Hahahaha! Typical!!

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    1. Mull
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      You've been so unlucky this week.

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  11. Somalion
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    Stretcher team ready on the side line.

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  12. Doolittle
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    Glad I picked Tevez over Aguero, but really don't want to see him picking up an injury - phenomenal player.

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  13. Declan
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    Oh no

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  14. COMH
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    Aguero is not running that off.

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  15. Corrigan
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    That looks particularly bad for Aguero

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  16. Infinite Sheldon
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Savage says his cruciat ligament may damaged.

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  17. Lateriser 12
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    No. shit.

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  18. My name is an echo
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    blessed - take him off

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  19. ajsobers
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    Aguero in pain...

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  20. Green-Pea
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    Well done clyne

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  21. Declan
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    Kun to Rooney looks easy now

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  22. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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    Aguero KO 🙁

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    1. ajsobers
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      This does not look good for Kun...

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  23. Hybrid.power
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    Balo warming up.

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  24. Jinswick
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    Dzeko on, Tevez on pens. Go on then.

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  25. OPTA FPL
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    yeahhhhhhhhhhhh Kun off please !!

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  26. Bøwstring The Carp
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    Tevez bandwagon if he's out, hopefully ok I like Aguero as a player he seems like a nice guy

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  27. DiMatteoBandwagon
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    yes southampton!!!

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    1. DiMatteoBandwagon
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      not the injury though

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  28. pukey
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    amazing

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  29. The Bandit
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    Wow, this looks bad...

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  30. applemanthai
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    Clyne is coming into my team just for that tackle!!!! Nice one!!!!

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    1. Midtable
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      erm

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