Dugout Discussion
18 August 2013 4717 comments
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Sundayโ€™s two matches get underway with a Selhurst Park encounter that finds Crystal Palace host Andre Villas-Boasโ€™ Spurs. Two hours later, Chelsea start their double Gameweek with a home clash with Hull City as Fantasy mangers brace themselves for an avalanche of points.

The team news from Palace finds Ian Holloway keep the faith with much of the side that won promotion from the Championship. Holloway keeps the new boys on the bench, with Marouane Chamakh and Jose Campana in reserve while the likes of Aaron Wilbraham and Scott Dobbie are handed starts. New signing, Dwight Gayle, does get his Premier League debut up front, however.

Visitors Spurs are without Gareth Bale but can call on the services of Jan Vertonghen who is fit to line up alongside Michael Dawson in defence. Danny Rose gets the nod at left-back as expected. In midfield, Gylfi Sigurdsson looks to be starting in the Bale role, with Nacer Chadli given a debut on the left-flank. All eyes will be up front, however, as Roberto Soldado makes his first start following his ยฃ26 million move from Valencia.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open and will be available for those who fancy live chat during this match and into the tea-time clash at Stamford Bridge.

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  1. Scottys Army
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    chelsea midfield looks a minefield

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    1. nevins84
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      chelsea and city players will score big but both will let you down with non starters.... what to do?

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      1. Scottys Army
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        12 years, 4 months ago

        yeh

        thats why i think nailed ones like

        michu and theo will be great picks.

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  2. Raul
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    Hazard better start scoring

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    1. nevins84
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      I have a sickening feeling Haz is a 3pointer

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      1. Raul
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        12 years, 4 months ago

        He will get rested next week as well I fear

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        1. Scottys Army
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          12 years, 4 months ago

          yes the poor lamb must be exausted ....

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  3. Fantasy Football Friend!
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    I'll take an up vote please ๐Ÿ˜†

    Torres stinks, that should do!

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  4. Bolt-on
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    I have him as captain but it seems hazard is playing a little arrogantly - the rest of the Chelsea team looks focused though

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    1. Ross Geller
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Sadly, i agree...

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  5. SuperOsçarBaby
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    +1

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    1. Count of Monte Hristo
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      Yes

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      1. 4vets
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        Really?

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        1. Count of Monte Hristo
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          Absolutely

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      2. SuperOsçarBaby
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        -1

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        1. Count of Monte Hristo
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          12 years, 4 months ago

          No

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    2. Dynamic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      You scored!

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  6. Optimus.
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    i might hit the dizzy heights of 30 points in the 2nd half

    *nose bleed territory

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    1. 4vets
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Ouch! Loads to play for.

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    2. Frip
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Almost right up there with you at 29. Lemme know how the weather is up there!

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  7. DonTheSpecialOne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    5-0 is my guess. Lukaku brace and KDB.

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  8. Dynamic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Stop up voting!!!

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  9. Lawrø
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    I can't take this anymore, I'm just going to watch MOTD 2 instead!

    Why did I choose Hazard? I knew Lampard would do well...

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    1. getfunky
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      template

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  10. Your Mum's Athletic
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    COME ON HAZARD

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  11. Raul
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    I don't know what an up vote is, but I want one

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    1. Carl@streetkids.com.au
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      It's like when you get uppal

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  12. Esalman
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Where is the assist for Lampard goal? Though it was due for Torres.

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    1. Esalman
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      wow +1

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  13. Heels_Over_Head
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    betting I won't get an upvote for suggesting people should triple-down on Arsenal's attack for next weekend (thinking of going Santi-Walcott-Giroud)

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  14. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Mcgregor in after this GW

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  15. Fin
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Please don't upvote this ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  16. It's only Carlton Cole…
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    I hate to say this as I have Lukaku but Torres is looking good

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    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Ivanovic???? Was that a goal???

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      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        12 years, 4 months ago

        Reply fail. Cmon, 5 up votes for that one.

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    2. Oldman Unathletic
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Can't pass, can't shoot, can't dribble - can't even dive properly. Apart from that he is great.

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    3. Smarty Pants
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Even my dog would look good in this Chelsea team versus this Hull team

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  17. Smarty Pants
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Lamps is God. If only he wasn't that old and played more often ๐Ÿ™

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  18. clockwork
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    might transfer in rooney to get 4 cheleas mwahaha

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  19. 4vets
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    I do love a good old abuse of the system ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. The Bandit
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      -1

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      1. 4vets
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        12 years, 4 months ago

        Misery guts ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  20. Raul
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Ivan soooooo close

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  21. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Ivanovic SO close :O

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    1. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      c'mon ivanovic

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  22. Chu Young Ping Pong
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Ivaovic almost ๐Ÿ™

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  23. Dynamic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Nearly Ivan Goal Lamps assist

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  24. There's Always One!
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Lads I think we should all just say to to the chelsea forwards this season

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    1. There's Always One!
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      Say NO even!

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    2. Heels_Over_Head
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      no, not "to"

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  25. FORCA INTER
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Lampard is class

    he should score more than 1

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  26. Vote Joke
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Bloody hell, I wish I got Ivan over Terry. He scares me everytime they attack.

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  27. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    whats all this upvoting business?

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  28. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    come on hawk eye

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  29. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Feck I would have loved an Ivanovic goal ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Would have been a goal last season

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  30. nevins84
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    ivan robbed by dodgey tehnology

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    1. 4vets
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      ๐Ÿ˜†

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    2. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah looks dodgey ๐Ÿ™„

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    3. Count of Monte Hristo
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Haha

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    4. Podge
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Think u have a bit of dodgy technology yourself ๐Ÿ™‚

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