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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. Hooper is a Bull.
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    Balooooo

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  2. dopey1
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    Gotta be kiddin me 🙁

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  3. Elniñorules
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    WILDCARD

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    1. Jinswick
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      haha!

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    2. Hooper is a Bull.
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      +1

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    3. Balotellitubbies
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      thats just what i thought

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  4. DAV087
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    He'll walk it off. Theres goals to be had.

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  5. Hybrid.power
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    Well...sheeeet......

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  6. Somalion
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    Stretcher team on, see ya Kun.

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  7. garbage1
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    wow

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  8. riot
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    Not sure if this is god or bad for my team...poor Kun though 🙁

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  9. Kostja
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    Looks like that solves my transfer dilemma

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  10. Torreslove
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    and aguero off 😀

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    1. halnone
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      why a smiley face? twunt

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  11. Hooper is a Bull.
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    How much is Mario?

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  12. Hybrid.power
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    Stretcher on.

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  13. Somalion
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    Really hoping it's not a severe knee injury, they can be horrendously bad. Aguero walked off pitch and is refusing to be subbed yet, respect that.

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  14. Hooper is a Bull.
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    There goes my 50p on Aguero Top Scorer

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  15. MADE IN CHARLTON
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    Aguero for RVP instead of Torres for Rooney with £2m in bank? 😕

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    1. ludi
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      Thinking exactly the same. I also got 3 Chelsea and Rio to take care of though so I'm a bit lost for words.

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  16. Balotellitubbies
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    Aguero ok?

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    1. Fifa las vegas
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      No

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  17. QOTSA
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    Is he being subbed?

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    1. mufc802
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      he's being stretchered off..

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      1. mufc802
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        or not

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    2. Kostja
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      very likely, looks in serious pain

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  18. BONZ
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    Yes Aguero is fooked - Time for a WildCard already?

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      you need a transfer to get rid of one player? come off it

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  19. pukey
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    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2012/08/19/sunday-dugout-discussion-gameweek-1/comment-page-13/#comment-3673965

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    1. Kostja
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      that would not really count now does it?

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    2. Chuck
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      I placed two bets with paddy this morning:

      - ivan to score first and win 2-0 > £1 paid me £100
      - tevez to score 2 or more £7 will get me £35

      ...so I'm hoping you're right with your last prediction!

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  20. FPLFrontline
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    Aguero Out- 6 weeks

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  21. Doolittle
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    Really glad to see him up and walking, but hope he doesn't exacerbate the injury. He's not in my team, but I don't want him being out for a lengthy period of time; probably the best player in the league in my opinion.

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  22. Smakies
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    i FEEL BAD FOR KUN ! DAMM AFTER 10 MIN

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  23. Chazza
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    That was a great tackle by Clyne but I feel sorry for Aguero.

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  24. Clintymints
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    Oh lord, If I had Aguero I'd threaten to quit

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  25. Hybrid.power
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    He's walking off. Not subbed yet.

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  26. Declan
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    Ok ok

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  27. Mílanista
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    It didn't take long for a definitive answer on the Tevez v Aguero debate, at least in the short term.

    That doesn't look good for Kun, hopefully it's not too bad.

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  28. Ryan
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    I feel guilty about having Clyne now. You don't want a player like Aguero to suffer a serious injury first game of the season having won Citeh the PL in the last kick of the game last season.

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    1. Chazza
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      The result was unfortunate but it was a great tackle by Clyne. No malice intended.

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  29. mo 10 years on FFS? Join my…
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    Suprised no one has said that slide tackles should be banned due to the potential for injury and red card should be given .

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  30. mo 10 years on FFS? Join my…
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    RodwEll looking awesome already

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