Dugout Discussion
30 January 2013 2681 comments
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Six more Premier League encounters bring Gameweek 24 to a conclusion this evening, with a plethora of heavy-hitting Fantasy talent on show. While Robin Van Persie sports the Fantasy armband for thousands against the Saints at Old Trafford, our remnant Arsenal double Gameweek assets face up to Liverpool at the Emirates. With Juan Mata and company looking to deny Reading their third straight victory and Everton facing an enticing home match-up with an out-of-form West Brom, there are points in the air tonight as Phil Collins might say.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom now has its net cast wide, looking to gobble them up, along with the joy and agony of those within its virtual walls.

The big team news tonight is that Rafa Benitez chooses to stick with Fernando Torres up front for the trip to Reading; the Spaniard keeps his starting role having notched from his 90 minutes against Brentford in the Cup, Ba is presumably being preserved for the weekend trip to former club Newcastle. There’s no John Terry in the Blues lineup either, while Ryan Bertrand retains a midfield role in the absence of Eden Hazard.

Elsewhere, David Moyes makes the decision to drop Nikica Jelavic following his poor run of form; the inclusion of Johnny Heitinga is likely to see Marouane Fellaini restored to his advanced role in tandem with either Victor Anichebe or Kevin Mirallas. At Old Trafford, Sir Alex Ferguson tweaks the ire of Fantasy managers by resting Rafael – Chris Smalling comes in at right-back as United take on Southampton who themselves make a change at full-back: Luke Shaw is replaced by Danny Fox. Chris Hughton brings back Seb Bassong, Wes Hoolahan and Anthony Pilkington as Norwich look to end a dismal run of results as they host Spurs. Andre Villas-Boas rings the changes from their FA Cup at the hands of Leeds – Jermain Defoe is fit to return, whilst Hugo Lloris, Kyle Walker, Michael Dawson and Mousa Dembele are also drafted back in.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. Declan
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Balls.

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    1. Le Gooner
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      You can say that again.

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  2. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    No assist

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  3. Dante
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Balls.

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  4. lfc123
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    HENDOOOOOOOO

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

    ffs Arsenal should have been able defend that

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  6. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Henderson goal!! WOW

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  7. DLL18
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    HENDOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 😆

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  8. MachuMichu
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    SWEET HENDO:D:D

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

    Hendomessi????????

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  10. Epic Fail
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    YES. This means Gibbs 1 point is normal now.

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    1. Egg noodle
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Him not starting at the weekend isnt though..

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  11. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Does that count as an assist?

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  12. DLL18
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Santos assist 😆

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  13. The King
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Sturridge assist surely?!

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    1. Chazza
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Santos assist.

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  14. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Sturridge assist 🙂

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    1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      🙂

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    2. 4-4-who?
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      No

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      1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        Yes

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  15. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Well at least Mata has done something......

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  16. PogChamp
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Remember when Arsenal could defend?!

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    1. Declan
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      7 years ago.

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      1. PogChamp
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        Its been a while....

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  17. Le Gooner
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Hendo looking like Iniesta tonight thanks to Arsenal's splendid defence.

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    1. Jönny
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Slowly but surely starting to look like half the player he was supposed to be.

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      1. Le Gooner
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        He has looked good over the last couple of games.

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  18. clockwork
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    calamitous defending

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  19. The Chosen One...
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    At least no -1 for Gibbs #clutchingstraws

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  20. 4-4-who?
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    SAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNTOOOOS error

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  21. Zep
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Henderson for DGW?

    There I said it...

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    1. Nice2Michu
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      dont tempt me

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    2. Thick Of It
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Maybe even Downing, Dear Lord what have we said?

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    3. Locarno
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      No. Just no.

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    4. Theseus
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      hmmm...

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    5. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      5.3... just need to drop 5fth mid and no need to mess up the big hitters... like it...

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  22. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    No chance Sturridge assist, came off two Arse players before the finish

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    1. DLL18
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Doesn't matter if the touches were inside the box.

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    2. Mr Smith
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      All in the Arsenal penalty box = Sturridge assist

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    3. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Read the rules! 🙄

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    4. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Both inside the box. Sturridge assist.

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    5. U Jelly
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      doesnt matter how arsenal players it hit. still last liverpool player counts

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    6. Rui
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Sturridge assist confirmed on FPL.

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    7. For Fuchs Sake
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Wow really!! Stoooopid rule!

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  23. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    8 points from 6 games by Sagna. Cheers Bacary

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    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Same.

      Next time I wc, he's out.

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  24. Pinoche
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Wenger out

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    1. r0nh
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      He really should be.

      He is taking the club backwards.

      Enough is enough.

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  25. Zep
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Haha Nolan wipes the dust of his shooting boots...

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  26. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    cmon Wenger get the Ox on.

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  27. Henry Hill
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Kevin Nolan goal

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    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Assist?

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    2. Egg noodle
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      JCole assist please 😀

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  28. Henry Hill
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Rodaellga goal

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    1. Henry Hill
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Duff assist I think

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  29. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Really, the number of people who don't get the assist rule by gw25 is staggering....

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  30. Jax
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    kevin bloody nolan finally scores yes!

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