634x258 Dugout Discussion
6 October 2013 4590 comments
Mark Mark
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Sunday brings the Gameweek to a close, taking us into another tiresome two-week international break. We should be sure to enjoy the next few hours, then, with a host of Fantasy talent on show, offering plenty of points potential.

The action begins with a pair of 1.30 kicks-offs, at Carrow Road and St Mary’s as Norwich host Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea and Swansea pay a visit on Southampton. Following that, we’re treated to a London derby at the Lane with Spurs entertaining West Ham, while Arsenal have the opportunity to climb back up to top spot when they roll up at the Hawthorns for a 4pm kick-off.

The early team news finds Southampton forced into one change – Luke Shaw’s illness keeps him out of the action with Danny Fox earning a recall at left-back. Steven Davis retains his start in midfield, then, with Jay Rodriguez again benched. Visitors Swansea are once more without Ashley Williams in defence, although he’s fit enough for the bench: Jordi Amat starts alongside Chico. Elsewhere in the defence, Angel Rangel makes a return at right-back having missed the defeat to Arsenal and the midweek Europa League tie. In an attacking move, Michael Laudrup hands a start to Wilfred Bony with Jonathan De Guzman out of the matchday squad. Michu starts despite the bang to the head in midweek – he’s lining up sporting protective headgear.

At Carrow Road, Chris Hughton is able to welcome back skipper Seb Bassong to his defence as Ryan Bennett drops to the bench in the only change for the Canaries following the win at Stoke. For Chelsea, Jose Mourinho takes the decision to keep Eden Hazard in reserve after the Belgian missed the midweek Champions League tie through injury – it’s the first time that Hazard has failed to start in the league this season. Juan Mata is on the teamsheet again, then, with Andre Schürrle retaining his start on the left and Oscar presumably in the number 10 role. Up front, Mourinho opts for Demba Ba over Samuel Eto’o, with Fernando Torres suspended. Interestingly, the partnership of David Luiz and John Terry is preserved at the back with Gary Cahill again missing out.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom will remain open throughout today’s matches to capture you real-time views.

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  1. BantamPhil
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    The Europa League is killing Swansea

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

      agreed, but you cant say it based on this game. SOT have killed bigger teams this season and away from home as well

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  2. Waynoo
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Arsenal team?

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  3. UKG
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Soldado > Lukaku for this game week justified. 🙂

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  4. thepuntmaster
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    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    assist

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    1. Rossamous
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Boruc?

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    2. SW6
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Probably nobody

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  5. Demí
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Arsenal team to play West Brom: Szczesny, Jenkinson, Koscielny, Mertesacker, Gibbs, Arteta, Flamini, Ramsey, Wilshere, Ozil, Giroud

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    1. Tim Canterbury
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Ramsey (c)

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    2. SW6
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Ozil time 😀

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    3. Brutus619
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      NOOOOOOO! Not Ramsey on the wing again is it? He always plays awful there ðŸ™

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      1. Tim Canterbury
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        When was the last time he played awful?

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        1. Brutus619
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          12 years, 2 months ago

          It's true I'm only talking about last season, but he was so bad on the wing last season it was unbelievable. Surely his good form can't also make up for his strong discomfort in that role?

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    4. isacki: full casual
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Attack the same as Napoli then, no Gnabry. Hmmz.

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      1. Dial Square
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        No it isn't. JW is playing.

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

          Sorry was thinking of how it ended as Wilshere came on for Rosicky didn't he.

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    5. The Chosen One...
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Phew. Mert

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    6. Louis
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Ahhh Mertesacker plays. You had me worried earlier on Demi!

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    7. EssienTheSon
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      So Mert starts..

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    8. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Can you confirm this Demi?

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        nevermind, thanks

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    9. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Trio. Thanks.

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  6. Nomar
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    FFS! why did I play Vorm over Boruc?????

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    1. denial
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Wow. That was a bit silly.

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      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        You could say that again.

        Thought Swans were the better team.

        Oh well, not a mistake I'll be making again as I sold Vorm last night.

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      2. Gimli son of Gloin
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Not really. Hindsight is a wonderful thing

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    2. Bob.
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      I did the same 🙠With Michu in there was hoping for a Swans win and CS. And now no Soldado! Hate this season

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  7. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    So ... Soldado dropped? Not a surprise.

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    1. AIRMILES
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      No, not a surprise, but a real pain in the ass.

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  8. super zlatan
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Southampton are beastly this season

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  9. Alton E.
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Coleman Vidic Soldado HBA

    rock n roll

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    1. Rossamous
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      WC?

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      1. Alton E.
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        My so called big hitters this week.

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  10. .
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Redmond looking real good since he came on

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    1. Dial Square
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      yeah - v bright

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  11. Silly Sausage
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Missed that, looked like a boot up field from Boruc finished by JRod?

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  12. turd ferguson
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    9 points in 5 weeks for Lampard ðŸ™

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

    Great call, from AVB with Defoe. He's a streaky player, might as well use him when he's on a run.

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  14. Messiah Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    JRod doubles the lead...

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  15. 1-1 at Newcastle
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Hazard. Oscar assist.

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    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      No assist I think. Tettey howler 😆

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  16. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Hazarddsssss.

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  17. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Hazard

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  18. SMELL MY CHEESE YOU MOTHER
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    HOLY C**P

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  19. thepuntmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    azarrrrrrrrr

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  20. Chris_White
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    HAZAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARD

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  21. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Blue is the color!!!!!!!!!

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  23. SPorting
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Bony's idea of heading a ball is to let it hit him and see where it goes.

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  24. Yossi
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    YESSSSSSSSSSSS

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  25. .
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Hazardddddddddddddd

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  26. Rafabio
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Bony seems so poor.

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  27. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Yeh Fe*k i sold him for Moses

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  28. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    ACCCCUMMMMULATORRRR 😀

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    1. Hubert
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      nice

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    2. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      City Newcastle Fulham Pool Utd Chelsea Spurs Arsenal BOOM

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  29. TokyoRed æ±äº¬èµ¤
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    17 secs from Norwich corner to Chelsea goal

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

    Forca, thoughts on Soldado proving everyone wrong?

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