634x258 Dugout Discussion
29 December 2013 5697 comments
Mark Mark
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After a less than fulfilling Saturday, Fantasy managers will be looking to Sunday’s fare with huge expectations and the hope that today’s returns can rescue respectability.

The bill certainly looks talented enough, with Roberto Martinez’s Everton hosting Southampton and leaders Arsenal making the trip to in-form Newcastle – both those matches bristle with goals and could well offer a strong platform for the today’s four o’clock kick-offs.

Those are undoubtedly headlined by the battle of the Bridge where Luis Suarez and Liverpool face off against Chelsea in what promises to be a tumultuous affair. Whether it will bring goals and points for Suarez is another matter.

While hopes will be high for that encounter, Tottenham’s White Hart Lane clash with Stoke perhaps offers less on paper, although Tim Sherwood’s new broom could yet unearth some key Fantasy assets for 2014 with today’s clash providing an opportunity to scout out the potential on offer.

As usual, you can look to our Twitter feed for all the teamsheet updates from these matches, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open to take you through to the final whistles.

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

  1. SkyByBo
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Tempted to take a punt on podolski for cardiff on wed, think giroud is due a rest, he is also crap.

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Dzeko to Podolski.. the month of punts 🙂

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      1. Tony Yeboah
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        hmmmm.....not a bad shout

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    2. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Without Giroud Arsenal would not be in their current position, fact!

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      1. GlasgowFF
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        They would be better off.

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        1. Crouch Potato!
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Wake up. they would not have a chance of the title at this stage, it's Wengers fault not Girouds that he is their lead striker, and credit ro him he give's everything for his club.

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      2. r0nh
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah, if they had a good striker, they'd have more points.

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      3. Billy Gilmore
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        Yep, with a decent striker they would be runaway leaders of the league.

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      4. SkyByBo
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Anyone would score goals up front for Arsenal. He is very average at best and if Arsenal want to win the league he needs to be replaced.

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        1. Cheers Kane, Sons Crying
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          • 11 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          You're all wrong, giroud being Arsenals lone striker is not about scoring goals his job is to hold the ball up and allow others to play off him. Is it really that hard to realise? You don't have to score bags of goals to be a good striker! Arsenal would not be where they are without Giroud.

          Coming from a spurs fan.

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          1. Crouch Potato!
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            And at last a person who grasps the concept of football.

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          2. Colonel Wasabi
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            Exactly.
            He's a great forward rather than an out and out 'striker'.

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      5. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Much improved on last season. Easy to criticize him now, nobody here complained when he was scoring at the start of this season.

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    3. r0nh
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      In the last 15 league games, he has scored in 2 separate games you know!!

      World class*!!

      *apparently I have to believe this to qualify as a real Arsenal fan

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      1. Crouch Potato!
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        If you disagree with my point posted above, then explain how, he in't no world beater but he give's his all every game, Arsenal chose him he did not choose Arsenal.

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        1. r0nh
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          I believe my goal & assist stat speaks volumes.

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          1. Crouch Potato!
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            But it is completly meaningless, you start the season with the squad you put foward, it's Wengers fault not Girouds.

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        2. r0nh
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Arsenal also choose Chamakh, Bendtner, Santos...

          Many other donkeys

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          1. Colonel Wasabi
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            …and they try to play a certain way.

            To look at it from another angle - how is Torres doing at Chelski ?
            No problems scoring goals at Liverpool…..but did he 'fit' the team in blue ?

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      2. r0nh
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        But to be fair, he has also got 1 assist in the last 11 league games...

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      3. Crouch Potato!
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Never once said he was world class.

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  2. DonTheSpecialOne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Bottom of The page, so here's Coleman goal if you missed it
    http://www.101greatgoals.com/gvideos/seamus-coleman-golazo-v-southampton-gif/

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    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Fantastic goal

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      1. super zlatan
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Amazing goal

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    2. Champy
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Shot with his right foot?

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      1. Champy
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Sorry, he's right footed doh.

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        1. DonTheSpecialOne
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          • 15 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          😛

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    3. TokyoRed 東京赤
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Nice stuff

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    4. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I cannt stand it, 3 goals in a row feck off Coleman you're killing me in ML

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      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Get him in!

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  3. aehii
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Lukaku Ozil out i think. Getting bored.

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  4. McSauce
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts??

    Marshall
    Gabbidon Distin Baker (Clyne Chester)
    Silva Walcott Hazard Ozil
    J.Rod Rooney Suarez (C)

    1FT 0.4m ITB?

    Silva and Ozil ----> Santi/navas/Sterling/Cabaye/lallana/oscar

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  5. GlasgowFF
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Can't see Podolski starting, think even Nick would be in front of him.

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    1. Raheem's perm
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      He'll start

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  6. Essan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Only just realised Jageilka is out - so that means I get Rosenior's 6pts off the bench 🙂

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  7. Ady87
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    How does this look for this week?

    Marshall

    Kompany - Ivanovic - Koscielny - Distin

    Hazard - Walcott - Januzaj

    Suarez - Rooney - Negredo

    Bench: Evans - Pozuelo - Silva

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    1. SpinyNorman [*_*]
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Don't you know there's a game on?

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      1. Ady87
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        My head is buried firmly in the sand for this one.

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        1. SpinyNorman [*_*]
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          No Coleman?

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          1. Ady87
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            I know, it kills me. I will do Distin > Coleman on the WC. Still got some on the bank.

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  8. Evs
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    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Right we need to give Lukaka some 'positive' energy for the second half, less of the negativity.

    I'll go first....

    ' Go on Lukaka, the second half is yours.... Two goals for you at least '

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    1. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      "Lukaku injury in the 52nd minute"

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      1. Evs
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        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        😯

        No, you're getting this all wrong fella 😆 !!!

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        1. Just A Hat
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          !!!

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

        That's not nice

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    2. k.akshay92
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Lukaku, you're due a big haul. Second half will be yours.

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    3. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I'm going to go ahead and jump in here..

      ' Go on Theo, the second half is yours.... Two goals for you at least '

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    4. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      That's The spirit, come on Lukaku!! He's been a terrible buy so far for me

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    5. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Lukaka will come good Evs 🙂

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    6. MDK
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Lukaku you big douche do something or else

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    7. Bolt-on
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Yes at least maybe 3 headers 4 even!

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    8. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Lukakakakakaka u beatyyyyyyyy... Get innnnnn!.... Release the beast mode! Juuuuhuuuuuuuu

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      1. Evs
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        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        That's the ticket 😉

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      2. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Lukaaaakaaaaaaaa!

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    9. tm245
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Spell it Lukaku? Maybe it hurts his feelings.

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      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        This, why is it so hard to spell LUKAKU?!

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    10. beric
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      LUKAKAKAKAKAKA

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Glad to help Evs 😉 I bet he listened!

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    11. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Luka, Luka, Luka baby
      C'mon now, it ain't maybe
      With our love
      Don't be a bore,
      C'mon shove
      And soon SCORE!!!

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    12. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Love the fact u r cheerleading... 😆

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    13. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      lukaku.. you're a big man, but you're in bad shape..

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    14. markus808
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      OK, I named my voodoo-doll "Lukaku" and now I'm giving him all the wishes you've suggested

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    15. Esalman
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Go Remy

      Because I transferred him in for Lukaku at 11:29.

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  9. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Giroud limps out

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Le Donkey is lame?

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        🙂

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Eey-ore!!!

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          1. Billy Gilmore
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            Even Doos getting in on Le Donkey bashing 🙂

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            1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 11 months ago

              🙂 I blame Arsene... Chamakh doesn't look too bad since his move 🙂

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            2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 11 months ago

              I am a long-time proponent! 😀

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  10. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Giroud coming on the pitch cringing. I don't get it

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    1. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      he knows he only has 15 mins at most and covering for his upcoming failure

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    2. Thick Of It
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      i think he heard Williamons attempt at speaking French and winced in disgust

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  11. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I'm guessing Alcaraz has already been talked about. Could be nice up to WC.

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    1. SpinyNorman [*_*]
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Coleman!

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  12. RÏɠBY
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    giroud acting like a big girl.. he'll be off soon

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  13. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Why did I bet on arsenal... Fecking hate wanting them to win

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  14. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Let's be honest, Coleman won't be an Everton player next season.

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      January *

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    2. Bolt-on
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Yes he will

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  15. FPL FREAK
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Is Ozil's price going to fall from tomarrow.....??? How much it will fall till jan WC.....???

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    1. FPL FREAK
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Plz reply guys...........

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  16. Plagued by indecision
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Come on Wenger, get Walcott up front

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  17. Kerrazy
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Ozil>Hazard & Jags>Coleman (-4). yayers or nayers?

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Yes.

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  18. Demí
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Looks like Luiz and Lampard in central midfield for Chelsea today

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    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Nice, wasn't Luiz quite good last year when he played in midfield?

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    2. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Correct decision from Mourinho IMO.

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    3. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Any sign of oscar?

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    4. A.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Could be interesting that, with Ramires out they needed a bit of energy in there, Luiz could be the ticket

      I hope not though

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    5. tm245
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Wonder if it is a seasonal one-off or something more -- would love to get him in.

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Probably just a one week replacement for Ramires.

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        1. tm245
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Right -- forgot that he's out. Hope that means terrible marking and overall disinterested defending for today at least.

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    6. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Good one Jose.. He should never be played in defense anymore

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  19. Chucky
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    LUKAKUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

    get innnnnnnnn

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    1. Chucky
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      repky fail

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Bullshit

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      2. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        *brain fail

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  20. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    This was suppose to be a goalfest...

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    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Newcastle and Arsenal were all over the place last season..both much more composed this one..

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  21. SpinyNorman [*_*]
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Come on Lukaka!

    The world is your Oyster and you've got wonderful hair.

    Now score you bell**d.

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  22. Redalert
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Mertesacker goal would be most welcome....

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    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I here ya!

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      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Hear

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  23. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Walcott goal incoming

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    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      better be

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    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Not if we're relying on Giroud for the assist

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    3. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Let's make it 2

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  24. mental
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Everton were aweful the last 3 or 4 matches.not even one chance created for lukaku

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    1. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Down vote

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  25. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Caz is terrible

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      A poor man's Isco

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I repeat a fact I have posted before....Wenger could have signed Isco when he signed cazorla but turned him down...

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        1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          😆 Oh dear, Wenger!

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          1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            Seems like he's losing his touch

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  26. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    everything is coming up the left..Walcott is very isolated from the action..

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  27. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    HBA should start. Pardew come on.
    Tiote could b benched and sisoko plays along Anita.
    4-2-3-1
    would look as such
    anita / sisoko
    goufran / cabaye / HBA
    remy

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  28. Dave Boozle
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    The problem with Kaks is that I have a million other more pressing changes needed.

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  29. Dave Boozle
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Soton defenders get forward well. Going back to Shaw & Clyne in Jan, maybe Boruc too when back.

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  30. sminkypinky
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Theo needs Özil and Ramsey. No delivery. At all.

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