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23 December 2013 4978 comments
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An all-London affair at the Emirates brings the curtain down on Gameweek 17 this evening. Plenty of Fantasy favourites are on show as the Gunners look for the win that would extend their lead to four points over the chasing pack:

For the hosts, Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Ozil are the main protagonists for Fantasy managers, whilst Theo Walcott will be looking to maintain the form that saw him score twice at the Etihad last weekend.

Jose Mourinho’s side roll up on the back of a poor form of form on the road. The Blues have been beaten in three of their last four away games in all competitions but know that a victory will draw them level with the Gunners on 36 points. Eden Hazard will be desperate to have his say before Fantasy managers turn our attentions to the Gameweek 18 fixtures on Boxing Day.

The team news sees the hosts make four changes from the side that lost 6-3 at City last time around. Kieran Gibbs and Thomas Vermaelen are drafted in for Nacho Monreal and Laurent Koscielny at the back, with the Frenchman sidelined due to a knee wound. Mikel Arteta partners Aaron Ramsey in the double-pivot, with Mathieu Flamini dropping out, whilst Tomas Rosicky gets the nod on the left, replacing the suspended Jack Wilshere. Lukas Podolski warms the Gunners bench along with the likes of Santi Cazorla.

The Blues make three alterations from the XI that edged past Palace. Gary Cahill replaces David Luiz in defence, whilst John Obi Mikel and Frank Lampard are drafted into midfield – Michael Essien drops out through suspension while Juan Mata takes his place on the bench, allowing Ramires to move onto the right of the attacking midfield three. Oscar, Andre Schurrle and Samuel Eto’o are also amongst the subs, with Fernando Torres leading the line again.

Once again, we’ve opened the Dugout Discussion chatroom for those partial to some real-time reaction.

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  1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    I'd say it can only get better, but Hull v Stoke disagrees

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    1. Henry Hill
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      Mourinho games away vs the big teams can be so boring, I was nodding off when they went to Old Trafford at start of the season

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  2. si
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    0-2 Torres both, written all over it. Ozil to be amazing again and touch the ball twice.

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    1. malbekh
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      🙂

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  3. GlasgowFF
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    Need ti get a few shots from distance in on that slick pitch!

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  4. FACUPARSE
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    Disgusting by the ref

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    1. Piggs Boson
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      Do you see that wad of money hanging out of his back pocket? 😉

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  5. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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    Mike Dean has no love for Torres

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  6. Declan
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    The bus is firmly parked.

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    1. Jimmers
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      Jose has previous

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    2. Henry Hill
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      Jose coined that phrase funnily enough.

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  7. Chucky
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    I guess Jose has asked our midfielders to be particularly rougher today. I like it. Good old trick of upsetting Arsenal's tempo ....

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    1. Debauchy
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      If that's all you got suppose a good tactic but are we talking Stoke or helsea ?f

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      1. Chucky
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        Whatever gets us 3 points or even 1 ....

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        1. Debauchy
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          Yeah agree. but not helping fpl wise !

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  8. Henry Hill
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    What minute is it exactly on TV at the moment? I just trying to figure out how far behind my stream is

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    1. Bridge
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      20.5

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    2. Declan
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      20.30

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    3. Limbo
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      20:40

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    4. The Bandit
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      20

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      1. Henry Hill
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        Thanks all, I am not behind at all so safe to post here during the match 😉

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    5. Mr Smith
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      3 mins of injury time at the end of the first half.

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  9. BantamPhil
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    Corner for JT

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    1. Bridge
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      Totally need a JT 1st goal. £8 bet and in team.

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  10. Gaz Downright
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    pick one XI from these two teams (433 or 4231)

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    1. Bridge
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      Cech
      Ivanovic, Terry, Mertesacker, Gibbs
      Arteta, Ramires, Ramsey
      Hazard, Walcott, Ozil

      Technically 4-6-0 mind...

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        i think a terry and mert combo would be shredded on pace

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    2. ADucksBehind
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      Cech
      Sagna Mert Terry Gibbs
      Lampard Ramsey
      Hazard Ozil Walcott
      Giroud

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    3. Gaz Downright
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      Cech
      Sagna Terry Verm Gibbs
      Ramsey Ramires
      walcott özil hazard
      bleh

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      1. ADucksBehind
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        Verm is a terrible terrible player

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      2. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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        😆 "bleh"

        Where is the Cahill love

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  11. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    Arsenal need to score first in this game otherwise it'll just bore us all to death

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  12. Mr Smith
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    It'll be really annoying if Lampard hogs all the Chelsea goals tonight - just not a fantasy option at all.

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  13. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
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    Ramires is going to score. I can feel it.

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  14. Legendary!
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    Terry Time

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  15. Evs
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    **** Nil Nil alert - incoming ****

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    1. Obi Wan Elokobi
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      Mourinho did exactly the same against United was expected

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    2. Piggs Boson
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      That'd be a disaster.

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      1. Evs
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        You're telling me 😆

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  16. k.akshay92
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    21:20

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  17. Chucky
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    Heart in mouth stuff from the corners for Terry Owners 😉

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  18. Piggs Boson
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    This site needs more Business Dog.

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  19. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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    20 mins in, no shots on goal

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  20. BantamPhil
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    Arteta on 3 bonus

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    1. Scottys Army
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      Bit early ....

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    2. Mr Smith
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      A red card will ruin that.

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  21. Piggs Boson
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    Come on Arsenal, break the deadlock. I want goals.

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  22. The Bandit
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    Pickled onion flavoured crisps stink!

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    1. joinho
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      But they taste so good

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  23. Scottys Army
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    come on terry

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  24. sinik
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    has a center ref ever pulled a hammy or turned an ankle without contact and had to be replaced?

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    1. SPorting
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      No because they don't have pointless internatinal friendlies to miss.

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  25. GlasgowFF
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    this game is Barry White.

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  26. joinho
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    Thoughts on Oscar (out) - Walcott (in)

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    1. joinho
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      ?

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  27. Waynoo
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    snorefest

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  28. Bielsa's Bucket
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    Love the fact Beckham son supports Arsenal

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  29. FACUPARSE
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    How to play anti football.

    A book by mr Jose Mourinho

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    1. Bielsa's Bucket
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      Park the bus

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    2. Obi Wan Elokobi
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      Mastered by many of his apprentices including Andre Villas Boas

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  30. GunsnRoses
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    Class is permanent so it's the parking space

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    1. GunsnRoses
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      Is

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