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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. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    lets hope they get another a la west brom

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

    great have silva and aguero, also put a bet on that silva would score a goal this game.
    great start hahahaha

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  3. Sigga -Cardiff City-
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    bloody Silva
    the difference my H2H in the league that matters is Tevez+Rio+ Mata+ Hart + Vidic
    Vs
    Augero + Guthrie + 18 points

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

    That was one BAD penalty.

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

      Did you see Shane Long's yesterday?

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

        Nope how was it like?

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

          A bit similar but, even worse. Hard to believe though

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

    Aguero and Guthrie out, Tevez and Michu in. Yes please.

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

    Half an hour ago I was aiming for 75 points now 50 will be nice.

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

      Don't even complain I have 20 something only thanks to Torres and Mata!

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

        Same here.

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

      did try to say earlier that aguero would do fa lol

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

    I guess this is great for Yaya/Nasri + Tevez owners.

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  8. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    torres' miss last season springs to mind

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

    It is with much regret and sadness I have again had to hit the WC button within the 1st 2 weeks of the season beginning.

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    1. KipperRSA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Why ?

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      1. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Understated gravatar

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  10. Sigga -Cardiff City-
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    17 min MISSED! That is one of the worst penalties I've ever seen in my life (and I was at this year's League One play off final - look it up on YouTube). Soft and straight at the goalkeeper. Harry Redknapp's wife could have saved that. As could his dog. The guilty man? David Silva. Rubbish, always said he was...

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    1. Simon69
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I'm sorry but that is a ridiculous statement. David Silva is world class, from a United supporter.

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      1. Bolt to United
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Silva is definitely world class, but that penalty was terrible!

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  11. Timmy Cahill Rules
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    50/50 for me

    i have tevez so hes nailed on more

    i have sergio and hes out long term though

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

    🙁 Ramires, VDV and Aguero in my team. Not a good GW1 🙁

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

    RIGHT NOW CITY'S BEST PLAYER IS YAYA TOURÉ

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

    New Post

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  15. Mr Smith
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    NEW POST

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

    But little Mouse, you are not alone,
    In proving foresight may be vain:
    The best laid schemes of mice and men
    Go often awry,
    And leave us nothing but grief and pain,
    For promised joy!

    Sigh... Aguero!

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  17. takemehome
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    who is the best united mid to have for next week

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

      We might have to wait to see how they do on Monday before making that call....

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  18. r0nh
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Makes me laugh how all summer long, everybody on this site was planning all their transfers in advance, up to GW 10, for example.

    I said all along how dumb it was, cause of injuries, form, transfers etc

    The big plan all summer was Torres out in GW 2 for Rooney, then what do u know...

    Utd buy RVP 2 days before the season starts & Aguero gets injured 7 mins into the season!!

    These big fantasy football planning for GW's in the future, only serves one purpose, cures your boredom at that point.

    You are all a bunch of muppets.

    🙂 🙂 🙂

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

      🙂 cool story bro

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

      Surely nothing wrong with people having a plan and adapting that plan as the games unravel ?

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

        That is a fantastic hoop!

        FACT

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    3. bigben10
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      your a mug, bore off

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      1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Agree, I plan my GW four at a time.
        Fail to prepare, prepare to fail.

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        1. bigben10
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          indeed +1

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

      My plan of transfering Guthrie and Mata/Ramires over the next 2 weeks for whoever looks best, with 3.5m in the bank to do so, is looking pretty good atm!

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

      clown

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  19. FPL Emu
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    City look like they might have done something right by getting Rodwell

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    1. Essan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Will it get regular play? If so, good be a bargain

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      1. Essan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        he, not it ........ !

        (and could not good)

        Silly wine ...... 😀

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

    There's something fishy about this Southampton team. The Rodriguezes and the Lallanas does not look like Rodriguezes and Lallanas.

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  21. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Tevezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  22. cuterandy
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    tevez scores

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

    Nice offsides goal, Carlito!!

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  24. RipCity
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    aguero to tevez/rooney/rvp it looks like

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

    Tevez with the offside goal?

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  26. Ryan
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    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    I guess the ideal typical FFS team would have at least

    Ivanovic, Michu, Lampard, Nasri, Tevez, Petric

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

      In hindsight, yes.

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  27. pLaz448
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    TEVEZ LOOKS CLASS

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    1. Bolt to United
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      he is the man! should of taken the peno himself aswell..

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    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah but in fairness in what other job would you get paid about 200k a week and take 4 months off?
      Besides teachers who earn slightly less.. 🙂

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  28. BONZ
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Some peeps gonna get a huge score this week - whilst my team is already shocking.

    After 96 days of anticipation just 2 days in and my FPL season in tatters.

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  29. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    I feel a bit better now that Tevez scored it was mainly his fault I didn't get Michu...
    Now it looks great in the long term considering Agueros Injury...

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

    How did Dzeko not bury that? 🙂

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