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

    I seem to be one of few on here who doesnt have him.

    Silva--->Hazard for my FT?

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

      youd still want Silva in the future. dont be silly. keep hold of silva. Ozil>Hazard if you have him.

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

        Sold Ozil for Walcott before WHam. I cant keep Silva for this week - by bench is dreadful

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

    Great game so far. ALMOST did Haz to Silva for a -4. So glad I didn't !!! 😀

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    1. Bad Pen
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Considered it for a moment too, lucky lucky!

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

        Yeah, I virtually thought about it for hours!! Very, very nearly brought Baines in for -4 the week before. Fantasy Gods have been smiling at me lately 🙂

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  3. 1966 was a great year for E…
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    'Assists are awarded to the player from the goal scoring team, who makes the final pass before a goal is scored. An assist is awarded whether the pass was intentional (that it actually creates the chance) or unintentional (that the player had to dribble the ball or an inadvertent touch or shot created the chance).

    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.'

    The only question is whether or not Ivanovic's touch was 'significant'. I would say it was, as it changed the direction of the ball by about 90 degrees.

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

      this over 3 points? really?

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      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Ctrl-c and ctrl-v doesn't take long.

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    2. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      no it didnt the ball went in the same direction

      spec savers is calling you .....

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      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        It hits Ivanovic's arm and changes direction by about 90 degrees.

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

      Agree

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

      Rebounds
      If a shot on goal is blocked by an opposition player, is saved by a goalkeeper or hits the woodwork, and a goal is scored from the rebound, then an assist is awarded.

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    5. SW6
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Suarez's touch wasn't a pass though..

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    6. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      It wasn't a pass, it was a shot/header

      read the rebound rule

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    7. Mr Smith
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Ball was heading toward goal, which is where it ended up.

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    8. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Ahh the old . . .

      'Significant Touch' debate 🙂

      Bale 2012/13 Mark II

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  4. Willis.
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Suarez is so ugly

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    1. FACUPARSE
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Takes on to...

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    2. Lazarus
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      but has a hot girlfriend, bags of money, and is at the top of his profession.

      I guess you can't have it all!

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

        He can have my wife….

        boom boom

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  5. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Those thinking of bringing in Hazard, don't. He will be rested on Weds

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

      Cheers Jose

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

    Hazard is a flat track bully..

    Liverpool aren't a big team.... Sorry only joking, actually hope they win

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  7. Oliver Adamkiewicz
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    And they said he didn't score against the big teams! Well don't suppose you could category Liverfool as a big team anyway!!!

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

    Suarez: flattrack bully

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

    Hazard on 3 bonus now 😎

    100% will keep them.

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    1. Mr Smith
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      He will once he scores his other 2 goals. 😀

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  10. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Hazard, Walcott (c), Navas ... My midfield is in BEAST mode.

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  11. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I've Hazard, Suarez, Coleman & Lukaku (c) today

    Also have Shaw & Barkley

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

      Nice one, mate! 🙂

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    2. Vasty Deep
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Ditto

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

    Come on Ade!

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

      Cmon Stoke

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

        Cmon Ade!

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  13. JasonV
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    My opponent on the head-to-head cup...
    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/553460/event-history/19/

    I feel physically sick with the amount of luck this guy has gained... It's reasons like this that I absolutely hate Fantasy football sometimes.... 2 Man Utd defenders? Really?

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      United have always been good for clean sheets. Maybe you should get some

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

        I had Evra for a while. Sold him because Man Utd are a joke of a team. Now who's laughing? 🙁

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

      This is the kind of thing I am dealing with every week against my mini league leader. 90pts behind them so far.

      Totally fed up too

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

        well not the double united defence but double figure hauls from shelvey, amalfitano, lallana etc each week

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

    Spurs playing brilliant stuff here

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

      They betta fecking win this one... I even cheered arsenal on

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

        What?!!

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

          Big bet

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    2. JWF
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Would hardly call it brilliant but we're certainly dominating... which normally means we'll throw it away late on.

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  15. The Machine
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Luis Saurez assist will stand

    On target blocked by Ivanovic

    People comparing it to Barkley's, where there was no conclusive evidence that he touched it.

    And those saying it's the exact scenario here need their glasses checked

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      well said nate

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

    Now for a Terry headed goal and I'll be a happy camper. Also the more points Suarez gets the more I'll catch up in my minileague.

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  17. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Ok Terry is going to fund Ramsey>Theo with 2 frees. Who should I get for 4.7m?

    Other defenders...

    Mignolet Coleman Clyne Ward Chester.

    A Toon player appeals the most. Get a decent defence out most weeks then?

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

      Bardsley or Williamson

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      1. shirtless
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Williamson I think. Can't bring myself to have a defender from the team propping up the league!

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

    Well hit, Luiz

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  19. DRIZ ✅
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    They said Hazard goes missing in big games

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

      It's just one game...

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

        Highest scoring mid now

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

          Wasn't denying that...

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    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Only at HT

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

      People just make noise with their mouths, never actually means anything.

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

      This they said rubbish has to stop

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

        Lol I rate it

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  20. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Joe Allen is playing!?

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  21. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Good stuff so far! 😀 Suarez to keep the assist?

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      yes

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      1. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah read the post above and the rebound rule, should keep it.

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

    Edeeennnnnn Azaaaaarrrrr!

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

    Hendo is like an English Xavi

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

      😆

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    2. Declan
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      😆

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    3. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Spot on

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    4. JasonV
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      You need to stop drinking ahaha

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  24. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    perfect start we needed early goals to minimise negative jose

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

      ... but aren't we just back at square one now?

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  25. boombaba
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Will Davis or gazza play for Southampton next game?

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    1. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Davis is their no 2 keeper, so he'll play until Boruc comes back.

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

        Thanks looks like my next transfer is on a goalie

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  26. Vasty Deep
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Who gets the armband if your C and VC dont play? Opponent with that situation in my league..

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    1. Andy1
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Nobody

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    2. Bad Pen
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      They get no captain.

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

      Lol

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    4. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      No captaincy points

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

      No one, and not the Cardiff one.

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  27. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Ivan not looking good

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

    Ivan coming off

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

      Or not

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

      Maybe not

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  29. Koflok
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Need a Stoke goal.

    Not looking likely.

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

    my two worst transfers this season:

    Cabaye > Oscar about a month ago

    Lukaku > Rooney (C) this week

    No Hazard. What a way to end a terrible year

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