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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. Seamy
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    And that signals time for a wildcard 🙁

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    1. Balotellitubbies
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      yep

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    2. Hybrid.power
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I'm really considering it now.

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  2. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Kun acl injury I suspect.

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    1. Gaz Downright
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Yes. Or at the very least torn ligaments.

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  3. More Cowbell
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Now... Tevez, take advantage of this.

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  4. Hooper is a Bull.
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Tevez pens

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

    Nope he's done. Wildcard

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

      Honestly, do you really think one injury is going to be your most desperate/potentially profitable opportunity for a wildcard this season?

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  6. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Oh No 😥

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  7. McEwan
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Tevez back on pens?

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

      Balotelli.

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

        Oh, Dzeko on so yes, Tevez on pens you'd think.

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    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      yes. unless balotelli is on the pitch

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    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      I think ballotelli is on pens.

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  8. The Mountain Called Monkey
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    goodbye captain 🙁

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  9. FiveStar
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Teves on penos now?

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  10. fredwestham
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    I'm a Tevez owner...but it's never good to see a player the quality of Aguero leave the pitch on a stretcher, I for one hope that it's not too bad!

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  11. DRIZ ✅
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    torn ACL for kun. bad luck

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

      You know that already?

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    2. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I had the same injury. It was a nightmare. Had an op and was out for months.

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      1. garbage1
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        i had two. not sure he'd be walking off with torn acl.

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

    Tough for Aguero, hope he's not out long.

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  13. Screaming Midget
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone know why Ramires was out?

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

      illness

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    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      illness

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    3. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      illness. Might just be a cold though

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    4. moment
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Ill. Not super serious, could be back for midweek

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    5. ajsobers
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Illness...no more details. Doubt it's anything serious

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    6. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      A Malox Moment

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  14. bdwhite91
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Knew my gameweek was going too well, but the serious injury makes me hate my life. I hope Kun recovers well.

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  15. Declan
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Bye bye Kun, hello RVP

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  16. Hooper is a Bull.
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    AGUEROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO out for season

    How much is Mario?

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

      9m

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

    dzeko in

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  18. Clintymints
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    looked like the knee, but didn't look TOO serious... Gotta wait and see

    Dzeko coming on

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  19. Timmy Cahill Rules
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    WC time

    At least tevez shoiuld be nailed on most games for me

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  20. Tekkers
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Dzeko bandwagon!!

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  21. Rail Madrid 1-0 Busalona
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    New post

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

    Looking at Aguero > RVP/Rooney now.

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  23. Feanor
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Glad I got Tevez, but I feel bad for all the Kun owners.

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  24. exammy
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Feel bad for Kun, but thank fook i picked Tevez.

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  25. mufc802
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    now then,,

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  26. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Tevez pens ?

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    1. thattreblefeeling
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      yep defo with who's on the pitch now

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

        Defo? ok

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

    Poor KUN anyway ima wait for news on him, watch the utd game then may use wild card.

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  28. mufc802
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Seriously harsh for Aguero owners. 32% of teams as well.

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    1. More Cowbell
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Sucks to be them :p

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  29. More Cowbell
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Dzeko on for Aguero. Tevez on pens?

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  30. Setting the Toney
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    ACL

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