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Saturday Dugout Discussion – Gameweek 9

27 October 2012 2655 comments
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A chilly Saturday afternoon greets the start of Gameweek nine, as twelve Premier League sides do battle once more. The Dugout Discussion opens it’s doors, in time for the early kick-off at Villa Park between Aston Villa and Norwich City. The team news is in, and is as follows…

Villa XI: Guzan, Lowton, Vlaar, Bennett, El Ahmadi, Delph, Herd, Albrighton, Holman, Agbonlahor, Benteke.

Norwich XI: Ruddy, R. Martin, Bassong, Turner, Garrido, Johnson, Tettey, E. Bennett, Pilkington, Hoolahan, Holt.

Paul Lambert makes three changes to his team, as he seeks victory over his former employers. Christian Benteke, Marc Albrighton and Chris Herd come in, with Darren Bent, Stephen Ireland and Nathan Baker making way.

After his sides impressive victory over Arsenal last week, Chris Hughton names the same starting eleven that earned those three points.

We’ve then got dose of four 3p.m. games, before the Champions see us out this evening against Swansea. The Dugout Discussion chatroom is open and can be accessed right here.

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  1. FPL Touches
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    What position will Santi be deployed in this afternoon? Is he deeper or ahead of Wilshere? I hope he doesn't nick his points... 🙁

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Could be Right wing

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      1. Kostja
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        that too either Santi or Wilshere could be on the wing unless Arsene has changed formation.

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          I doubt Wilshere would be on the wing though. Santi has played on the wing before.

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        2. Scroobius Mac
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          It'll be Rambo on the wing I expect.

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    2. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I dont think they will change Santis position, Wilshere playing where Diaby should be- a bit deeper like Modric

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    3. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Behind Giroud of course.

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        +1 obviously!

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    4. Granville
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn't worry, Wilshere will play alongside Arteta.

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      1. FPL Touches
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Just seemed a little strange tbh with Arteta, Wilshere, Ramsey and Cazorla (all CAM's) starting..

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        1. isacki: full casual
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Arteta and Wilshere are CM.

          At best Wilshere is a box to box mid.

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          1. isacki: full casual
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            And Ramsey, pretty much. When he isn't a left back in the changing room.

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    5. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      No Arsenal fan but won't it be:

      ––––Wilshere––Arteta–––––
      Ramsey––Santi–––Podolski
      ––––––––––Giroud––––––––

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      1. mutatedllama
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Looks right to me!

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      2. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Great!

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      3. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        It will. It's a good team.

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        1. Scroobius Mac
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          No width though.

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          1. Piggs Boson
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            Sagna and Santos? It's Arsenal, they push their players up the pitch.

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            1. Scroobius Mac
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 2 months ago

              Well yes but when you play 4-3-3 and neither of your wingers have real width it is a bit of a drawback. Replace Rambo with Ox/T-Dubz and it's fine.

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      4. FPL Touches
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Only weakness for me seems to be Ramsey down that right hand side - can't really see him producing from that position

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        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Ramsey and Podolski should play quite narrow. Sagna and Santos will provide the width.

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          1. heartsattack
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            I agree. That's a strong arsenal side in an attacking sense. Santos is rubbish at defending and was caught out of position many times in the midweek game. QPR will score.

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        2. Granville
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 16 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Walcott will come on

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  2. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Peanuts>>Hoola Hoops

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  3. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    This feels like a Championship match. Wigan V West Ham should add more quality to todays games.

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  4. Grounderz
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Feck me... Guthrie didn't start... Hope he comes on from the bench and do something.

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    1. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      i dont think hes on bench...swan defender coming in?

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    2. Grounderz
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      ............ GG....

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    3. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      He's not on the bench.

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      1. Optimus.
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        clyne and davis coming in unlucky

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          As expected though

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    4. Mr Sarcastic
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I read he's not even on the bench...Rangel in for me 🙁

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    5. Jax
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      1. Adam Federici
      2. Chris Gunter
      5. Alex Pearce
      9. Adam Le Fondre
      10. Noel Hunt
      12. Garath McCleary
      19. Hal Robson-Kanu

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

    Oscar targets 10-20 goals a season

    http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1203077/chelsea%27s-oscar-sets-sights-on-20-goals-a-season?cc=3888

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    1. Butters
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Oscar 😀 love him

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    2. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      what he says and does is different though, he has never scored 10 in a season before for any club, let alone 20.

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      1. Kostja
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Had 10 last season in a 24 game season 😀

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      2. Rafabio
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        At least he has goals (you see what I did there?). You have to start somewhere...

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        1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          definitely, i wouldn't be surprised if he gets those in seasons to come regularly - class player. I actually think he will become one of the most liked players in the Prem across any teams, very likeable chap. Even if you're not a chelsea supporter he still is cool as hell!

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        2. सनकी
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Lol

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      3. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Errr....he scored 10 for Internacional in 2011.....

        Not to mention he's only 21.

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        1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          im not saying he's no good, i think he is class. but 10-20 at this age is quite optimistic. in future i can see it happening for sure.

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    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Get in then!

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  6. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Benches anyone?

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  7. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Going to the dodgy foreign channel pub now to cheer on arsenal wearing my NUMBER 10 WILSHERE SHIRT!

    KEPT THE FAITH

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  8. cruzex
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Many people have Tevez on Captain!!!...I am surpresed!!

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    1. Screeny
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      he is also due a goal.

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    2. sjp4. Differential FPL Andr…
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I'd probably have captained him if I still had him!

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    3. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      It's not that ridiculous.

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    4. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Why? I hate to say it but City should comfortably beat Swansea.

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      1. cruzex
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        City have many strikers and we never know who will play. It is always a risk!

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    5. The Shadow
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      No more surprising than captaining Santi over Bale. 😉

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    6. Lizard Lips
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      After Aguero then Tevez is the most obvious captain. Captaining Bale, Cazorla or Mata instead is the surprise. I think Cazorla could well pay off though, Arsenal could run riot and I can see him scoring and grabbing a couple of assists. Problem for Aguero and Tevez captainers is will they start, you can never tell.

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  9. Rafabio
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Comedy in the Norwich penalty area...LMAO

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    1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Been pretty good to watch second half.

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      1. Rafabio
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, just meant the brief spell in the area just now..

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  10. ruud gullit sitting on a sh…
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Many people captain Aguero?

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    1. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I don't know, but I'd just like to say your username/grav combo is fecking awesome!

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      1. ruud gullit sitting on a sh…
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Haha cheers man

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    2. footyjuana
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      One here. A few have I guess. Very nervous about the teamsheet

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  11. HammerChaw
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    right time for a love in who else has berba as cappy? all my competetors have tevez i can see berba hitting a hat trick today

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I considered him, but couldn't see past Bale or Ba personally.

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    2. heartsattack
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Not captain material away from home imo.

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      1. HammerChaw
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        good point ..I never considered that ..hope springs eternal all the same though!

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  12. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    I'll try again, is Diaby fit?

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    1. Thomass
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      NO

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    2. Rafabio
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Was out for a minimum of three weeks (this would be the 4th week I think). Should soon be back I guess...

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah was just wondering why he isn't back yet
        ---------Arteta----Diaby-----------
        Cazorla----Wilshere----Podolski
        ---------------Giroud---------------

        or even Ox over Ramsey in todays team would have looked so much better 🙁

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  13. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    My team is a mess, I had a plan to ditch Guthrie and Gunter over the next few weeks for a while now, so how do you like this plan?
    Guthrie > Sterling this week
    Gunter > Cameron/Wilson next week
    Then probably Clyne > Hughes or Wisdom if I last that long.
    I'm doing it before the games to bookmark and come back to to snap me out of a knee-jerk.

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  14. Kostja
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Any Arsenal fans or generally knowledgeable people care to tell me When was the last time Arsenal played with a different formation? I am just wondering why both Poldi or Caz could not be up front together with maybe a diamond behind them. With caz as the tip of the diamond and arteta sitting deeper?

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    1. mutatedllama
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I can't remember the last time we played with 2 up top unfortunately!

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      1. Kostja
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        But anything different than the template that has been used in recent years?

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    2. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Probably last time I can definitely remember two strikers was bloody 2003 days then we had Henry and Reyes.

      We switched to 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 but have had a distinct lack of trustworthy CAM in last couple if seasons. Perhaps with Caz back he could be one and yes even play tip of diamond

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      1. Kostja
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        I was thinking about the diamond since you have NO wingers on the pitch 🙂

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        1. isacki: full casual
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          We also lack shuttlers in the diamond (left and right midfielders). They need high energy and verticality. Only diaby and Wilshere fit the bill and you know the injuries. Maybe frimpong at a stretch.

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  15. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Demel > Turner

    It's happening.

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Demel to Bardsley is where it's at...

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Too expensive, and Cuellar is better value right now.

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    2. Jax
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      norwich 0 stoke 2 next week.

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  16. Mr Sarcastic
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Fck this game, why is it always that when you take hit it doesn't work and when you take it doesn't work either!

    With 4 pointer I could have had Wilson instead of that useless Rangel in my team.
    Expecting 0-1 point for Rangel and at least 6 for Wilson!
    WIth my luck Wilson prob scores too.

    I just hope so much that sto conceeds, I don't care that I have Begovic on goal.

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    1. The Shadow
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I brought Wilson in for useless(injured) Gibbs. No way I would have done it for a hit though.

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  17. Doctor X
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Who do you think'll keep more CS for the next several weeks?

    NOR: STO rdg MUN eve sot SUN swa WGN

    QPR: RDG sto SOT mun sun AVL wgn FUL

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      QPR

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  18. Jax
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    this game was always going to be a draw.

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  19. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Reckon Arsenal are gonna demolish QPR here.........and Cazorla will get a monster haul....officially worried

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    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Despite their position in the table, QPR are a decent team, it will be a tough game.

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    2. Jax
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      yeah me too. QPR are all over the place. Arsenal are a great team when they're on form.

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    3. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Just switch on the Norwich game and take a look at the pile of crud that beat them last week- I would not be so confident.

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      1. Jax
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        norwich are COMPLETELY different at home.

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        1. Kostja
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Liverpool scored 5 against them at home 2 weeks ago. I mean Liverpool.

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          1. Jax
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            1 defeat at home this season.

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  20. gera.bostock
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Arsene Wenger just ruined my weekend.

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    1. The Shadow
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      How?

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      1. gera.bostock
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        He is benching gervinho.

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    2. whatapalaver
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Reckon he'll bring Jenkinson on for the last 15 minutes too.

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    3. Red-United
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Mancini will probably ruin mine by leaving Tevez out lol

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  21. Aditya K
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Feck it..No Santi..

    Have to watch the game from behind sofa. Worrying times..

    P.S : You tw@t Gervinho

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  22. Rafabio
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    1-1 FT

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  23. FPL Touches
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Can't wait for some Crouchy and Caz action 😀

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  24. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Great result for Norwich this. Lucky with the red card but this is a game Villa really should be winning.

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Do you think Turner could get a double rise this week?

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  25. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Good luck everyone, pub time. Come on Wilshere.

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  26. Feed tha Sheep
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Is Pienaar back for next gw??

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    1. Thomass
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Yes!

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    2. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Yes.

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    3. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Yes he's only suspended for 1 game

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  27. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    OMG a draw.

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    1. COMH
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      OMFG

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  28. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Arsenal 6-1 QPR

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    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Jenkinson OG, as I have him and he'll come on for 10mins at the end...

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      1. Reedy
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Any scraps for Caz in that miserly projection? 🙂

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        1. Jafooli
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          massive haul, 2 x goals and 3 x assist, plus all the baps he wants - my rival has captained him...

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          1. Reedy
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            Splendid. Your rival isn't me, is it? haha

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            1. Jafooli
              • 13 Years
              13 years, 2 months ago

              probably :0

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              1. Jafooli
                • 13 Years
                13 years, 2 months ago

                😮

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  29. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    If I'm honest no-one from these teams warrant inclusion in any FF team.
    Was thinking of bringing in a Norwich player. Not now!

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Turner! He scores goals and he keeps Clean Sheets against Arsenal! What more do you want?!?

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      1. Kostja
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Comeone man, you wont bring him in :D, this is so gonna be another Dzeko for you. Dont start suggesting him until you have him in your team, its just... 😀

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          If I knew how to bookmark I would link you to how I was considering Turner before this game...him or Ruddy. I think I might get Ruddy in January and Turner now in for Demel. .1m difference and West Ham's fixtures are terrible.

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    2. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Snodgrass or a 4 mil defender could be worth it if they were nailed on. But currently there are no options for sure.

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    3. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Or Southampton, QPR or Reading tbh.....

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      1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        +1

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  30. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    What's happening in Dugout Discussion. is it worth me installing the plugin needed?

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