Fixtures
29 December 2010 2382 comments
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Tonight sees the last three Premier League fixtures of 2010 take place, to put an end to a treacherous gameweek. Chelsea host Bolton, Arsenal travel to Wigan, and Liverpool and Wolves play slightly later in front of the cameras. Follow the action with us in our Dugout Discussion, which is open as usual.

The team news is coming through, and there is more rotation to endure…

Chelsea XI: Cech, Bosingwa, Ivanovic, Terry, Cole, Ramires, Essien, Lampard, Anelka, Drogba, Malouda.

Bolton XI: Jaaskelainen, Ricketts, Cahill, Knight, Robinson, Moreno, Holden, Muamba, Taylor, Kevin Davies, Elmander.

So Nicolas Anelka and Ramires start for the Champion’s at the expense of Salomon Kalou and John Obi Mikel respectively. For Bolton, Chung-Yong Lee’s departure to the Asia Cup sees a start for Rodrigo Moreno. No, I’ve not heard of him either.

Wigan XI: Al Habsi, Stam, Gary Caldwell, Alcaraz, Gohouri, Thomas, Diame, Cleverley, Watson, N’Zogbia, Rodallega.

Arsenal XI: Fabianski, Eboue, Squillaci, Koscielny, Sagna, Diaby, Rosicky, Denilson, Bendtner, Chamakh, Arshavin.

Huge changes for Arsenal tonight sees Samir Nasri dropped to the bench, and Robin van Persie left at home. In comes a totally different front six from the Chelsea game. No major surprises from the home team.

Liverpool XI: Reina, Johnson, Kyrgiakos, Skrtel, Konchesky, Kuyt, Gerrard, Lucas, Meireles, Torres, Ngog

Wolves XI: Hennessey, Zubar, Stearman, Berra, Elokobi, Foley, Milijas, Hunt, Jarvis, Ward, Ebanks-Blake

The long-awaited (and much needed) return of Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard is the major piece of team news from the 8pm game. Daniel Agger also returns for Liverpool, and takes his place on the bench.

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  1. kevlan19
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    15 years, 3 days ago

    When does Zog's ban kick in?is it before/after the Newcastle game? Cheers!

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    1. andy85wsm
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      should be right away unless he appeals?

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  2. tornadoamr
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    15 years, 3 days ago

    what a sh!ty GW, even the scout pick team didnt score,assist,clean sheet or even bp lol

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 days ago

      Hutton got a CS but you have a good point. 😉

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      1. teddy.
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        • 16 Years
        15 years, 3 days ago

        And Tchoyi got an assist.

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    2. Something Clever
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      15 years, 3 days ago

      i was .1 mill off getting Balotelli as my emergency captain.

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  3. 50 Fent
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    15 years, 3 days ago

    Elmohamady, Brunt, Adam

    I have all three but can only play two.

    Which two should play?!!

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    1. Saint Tim
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      15 years, 3 days ago

      surely only play elmo and leave adam, brunt and williamson on your bench?

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      1. 50 Fent
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        15 years, 3 days ago

        I would but I think Welbeck will miss this GW so who should take his place? Brunt or Adam?

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  4. Eatspressure
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    15 years, 3 days ago

    hmm so will tevez and Bollitelli start next GW ? worrying. Some bankers are now causing issues , Nani (wtf) , VDV (not convinced can play two games a week regularly), Nasri (must be replaced by FABS).
    Seriously considering Malouda again , monitoring Lamps closely it only take a shinner with him..

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  5. Something Clever
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    15 years, 3 days ago

    What exactly is the deal with Nani?

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    1. Eatspressure
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      15 years, 3 days ago

      Hip, no he is not, I mean he has a sore one.

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  6. Saint Tim
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    15 years, 3 days ago

    I have konch, rio ferdinand, coleman and bardsley. Need to play 3 of them. Who to bench for GW21 pls? HELP!

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    1. Something Clever
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      15 years, 3 days ago

      I'd bench Konchesky if that decision is not already made for you by Hodgson. Liverpool are woeful and up against a Bolton front line who could well bully their pathetic defence.

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    2. 50 Fent
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      15 years, 3 days ago

      Yeah I'd bench Konchesky followed closely by Coleman. Even though he got great points last week he's very inconsistant.

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  7. Syd.
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    15 years, 3 days ago

    Tevez against Blackpool

    Drogba against Villa

    Which one should i give the armband to?

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    1. Saint Tim
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      15 years, 3 days ago

      tevez

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    2. Eatspressure
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      15 years, 3 days ago

      Head says Tev, hunch says drog. Will it be Balottelli and Tev up front? Will Bollitelli like being taken off pens? keep an eye on that one.
      Villa are fodder

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    3. Katie
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      15 years, 3 days ago

      Mancini will probably play the same XI as per the Villa game. Tevez, with his hamstring issue, will be saved for Arsenal in mid-week. That's my humble opinion.

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      1. Syd.
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        15 years, 3 days ago

        Humble and wrong 😉

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      2. si
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        15 years, 3 days ago

        Drog may get rested for this one. He will be needed at Wolves and I am not sure he will start all 4 Xmas games. Villa at home appears the easiest too at present.

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        1. Syd.
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          15 years, 3 days ago

          Chelsea have no options to rest players.. Have you seen their bench.. lol

          Saying that Alan Shearer still thinks they will win the league.. lmao

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          1. si
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            15 years, 3 days ago

            Kalou canl start. Considering Drog was rested at spurs and liv too it is not that ridiculous an idea.

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            1. Syd.
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              15 years, 3 days ago

              If I recall correctly he wasn't rested for those games he had malaria and they were still forced to bring him on. He seems to be getting back to some form and against a very poor villa side it might be difficult not to captain him.

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              1. si
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                15 years, 3 days ago

                He has had malaria for months. He may have been poorly at anfield but he was certainly rested at Spurs. I hope he plays but there clearly is a risk to him starting. Not too sure he is starting to find his form either!

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    4. Snooze ya lose
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      Tevez

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  8. Something Clever
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    Tevez. He's a gremlin. He'll bite there legs off.

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  9. Something Clever
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    Their*

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  10. Something Clever
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    15 years, 3 days ago

    Adam + Carrol

    OR

    Balotelli + Ferguson

    ?

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    1. bds
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      15 years, 3 days ago

      Adam + Carroll of course.

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      15 years, 3 days ago

      A + C

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    3. Snooze ya lose
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      15 years, 3 days ago

      A all day long

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  11. Snooze ya lose
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    15 years, 3 days ago

    Bringing in Berbs for Elmander this week. I have two freebies and was considering Vidic or Rafael as well, but I have quite a strong defence for this week anyway. Should I just wait till next week? What do you guys think? Thanks

    Foster (Robinson)
    Kyrgiakos, Coleman, Bardsley (Givet, Foley)
    VDV, Nani, Cahill, Nasri (MGP)
    Tevez, Elmander, Carrol

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  12. si
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    15 years, 3 days ago

    Torres must have set a record for the least amount of touches of a ball last night. Since I put him in he has scored 4 points in a potential 5 scoring games.

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    1. Snooze ya lose
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      15 years, 3 days ago

      Sell, sell, sell!

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    2. Syd.
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      15 years, 3 days ago

      Liverpool are pants... Don't think that Torres and Hodgson get on to well...

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  13. Syd.
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    15 years, 3 days ago

    Very high average this week due to the non players..

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    1. Just_Ty
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      15 years, 3 days ago

      Yeah got beaten by an occasional player in FCup who scored 70...
      Another great trade for me as I did Mal to VDV... my gambles turn bad week in week out, pathetic!
      Think I'm doing no change this week

      ps: Nzog, u c*nt

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      1. Syd.
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        15 years, 3 days ago

        Yeah he was on for some BPs too if he had managed to stay on as he was the best player on the pitch

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  14. Pack The Ripper
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    15 years, 3 days ago

    Worth hanging onto Baines or should i look to trade out? Already have Rafael, Cole, Foley and Williamson.

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  15. stevev
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    15 years, 3 days ago

    Morning...Gerrard or Malouda for next three game weeks (double for Liv in week 22)?

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    1. Just_Ty
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      15 years, 3 days ago

      Tough one after yesterday's games... I pass 🙂

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      1. stevev
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        15 years, 3 days ago

        yep me too...:-) or could go completely mad and do Tevez to Torres with liverpools 7 nice fixtures over next 5 weeks and Tevez possibly rested again this weekend then away at arsenal? Madness?

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  16. alang
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    15 years, 3 days ago

    First off before everyone starts there sh1t next gw is gunna be no different to the others so prepare for it, do something different, captain drogs over tevez, play carson in goal over gordon, bend over your next door neighbours dog but dont come on here crying the same old sh1t e.g 'omg cant believe it, all the big dogs didnt perform again and even the scout picks were wrong'. The scout picks have been sh1t this whole season for freaks sake. 🙂

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    1. Pack The Ripper
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      15 years, 3 days ago

      Sounds like someone dropped a Bale and found an Nzogbia!

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