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. Jax
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Why do people care if its an assist or not? You all have him

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Some as vc though

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    2. SW6
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      If you don't have him captain it's similar to not having him

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    3. Orion
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      C

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    4. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Because lots of them didn't captain or vice captain him.

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      1. Jax
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 26 days ago

        Still get the points ffs

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    5. JasonV
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Not my opponent on the head-to-head... muahahahaha!!!! May I crush him into the ground!!!!

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  2. FACUPARSE
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Defo a Ivan assist

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  3. Lloyd Xmas
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Clearly a Bale assist!LOL

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  4. pezzerman
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    they take away very few assists like that...Lukaku kept his..I'm sure they will keep that..Disgruntled Baines vice captainer.

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      We all have him though

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  5. SPorting
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    If an opposing player touches the ball after the final pass before a goal is scored, significantly altering the intended destination of the ball, then no assist is awarded.

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    1. crystalpalaceRus
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      he didnt alter it though

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      1. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 26 days ago

        Never said he did.

        Just quoting the rules.

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  6. mgrea
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    He touched it

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  7. Balotellitubbies
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    I've seen worse assists than that

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Lukakus last two for example

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    2. Donnie Brasco´s
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      yes? Which ones??

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  8. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Ivanovich changed the ball's direction, no Suarez assist

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    1. iCon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Suarez attempt was on target; assist will stand

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 26 days ago

        that is not the rule.

        If it comes off the keeper or woodwork, its an assist.

        Anyone else gets a touch, no assist.

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    2. Feanor
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Keep crying about it. I'm sure that will change it in FPL

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    3. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      That's what the rules say now, you're right.

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  9. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    This is turning into a very good game week 🙂 🙂 🙂

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  10. Mojo Rojo
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Came off Ivanovic

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  11. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Lukaku assist!

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  12. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Sterling is awright

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  13. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    FPL is corrupt & fixed!!

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  14. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Shouldn't be an assist. Assist should be passes, everyone would be happier.

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      like flukaku assists

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  15. Bolt-on
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Willian looks like he hasn't been introduced to the rest of his teammates still

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  16. nevins84
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Suarez (c) assist..

    Hapoydays

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  17. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Liverpool scored inside 5 mins, screw the assist!

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  18. Licky
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Dive.

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  19. jmcclory123
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Is there a time period which you must use ur Jan wild card or may it be saved?

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    1. Bartowski
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Jan (clues in the name)

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      1. Cilly Bonnolly
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 26 days ago

        Snap. 🙂

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        1. Bartowski
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 26 days ago

          Booyah!

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    2. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Yeah. January. Clue's in the name. 😉

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    3. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Time limit

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    4. JWF
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      You have to use it in Jan... hence the name.

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  20. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Hazard faceplant

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  21. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    hit suarez first , ivan touch didnt change direction of ball

    suarez assist

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    1. crystalpalaceRus
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      wise words from an aussie

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  22. JT's Dog
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Saurez was a shot so Ivan touch was rebound.
      Doesn't matter what direction it rebounds
      Assist

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    • crystalpalaceRus
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      If they gave lukaku's overhead 'assist' then why would they not give this?

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    • tm245
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Almost made it through the weekend without an assist debate.

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    • Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      The first 10 mins of this match is so much better than the full 90 mins of the Chelsea Arsenal game

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    • Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Dont be afraid guys, one more time and with feeling! Eriksen owners hands up! 0/

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      1. SC not pearls before swine
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 26 days ago

        Did he get an assist?

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      2. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 26 days ago

        0/

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    • SPorting
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Lucas nowhere near the ball.

      PENALTY!

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      1. Licky
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 26 days ago

        He did touch it, it was a blatant dive.

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    • Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Migs save!

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    • El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Lampard express

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    • SW6
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Close call that one.

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