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The Dugout Discussion – Liverpool vs Arsenal

8 February 2014 2351 comments
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The day’s eight Premier League fixtures begin with a lip-smacking encounter at Anfield and end with a tumultuous derby in South Wales. Let the drama, goals and Fantasy points flow.

Proceedings kick-off in just over five minutes with Brendan Rodgers’ Liverpool hosting the league leaders. The Gunners arrive on Merseyside having won six of their last seven, halted only by a spritely Southampton showing on their previous away trip. Before that, Arsene Wenger’s side had won three consecutive matches on the road and only City have scored more goals on their travels all season. Similarly, Liverpool’s home form is strong. A total of 33 goals is again only bettered by Manuel Pellegrini’s side and the 2-2 draw with Villa in Gameweek 22 was the first time they’ve failed to win on home turf since back in September, when Southampton turned up and took the points back in Gameweek 5.

The statistics point to an almighty tussle, then, with the potent pairing of Daniel Sturridge and Luis Suarez facing up to an Arsenal centre-back duo who have not tasted defeat as a partnership for 31 matches. Something surely has to give.

The team news from Anfield finds the home side unchanged with Raheem Sterling keeping his start in what could be a 4-3-3 or a standard 4-4-2 from Rodgers. Wenger makes one alteration – Jack Wilshere returns with Lukas Podolski dropping to the bench.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open to steer you through this early kick-off and will be ready and waiting for today’s three o’clock encounters.

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

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  1. Bolivian Seaman
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    I want rosicky to play, where are you?

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  2. Parm
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    11 years, 10 months ago

    After this weekend, we *should* be *only* 12 points behind Arsenal. #TheresStillHope

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    1. Declan
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      😆

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      1. Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Just need you to lose a few and us to win a few 😉 😆

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  3. RabMac
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    You got to feel for those with double Arsenal defence and triple Arsenal. 😆

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    1. MCH
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      How many really have triple Arsenal defence starting this week?

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      1. RabMac
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I meant double defence + 1 Arsenal attacker

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  4. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
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    11 years, 10 months ago

    I wonder will brodge use this opportunity to give sturridge & suarez a rest? They're not really needed for the second half tbf

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  5. Thomass
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Did Rodgers run on to the pitch?!

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  6. FACUPARSE
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Giroud needs to come off

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    1. Balotellitubbies
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      For Bendtner 😆

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    2. The Chosen One...
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      For Lord Bendtner

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      1. FACUPARSE
        • 13 Years
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        Podolski

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    3. Heydudes13
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      You predicted him to score? 😆

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      1. FACUPARSE
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I know, nobody predicted this scoreline though...

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      2. RabMac
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Don't worry his predictions are usually way off.

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    4. Jimbo123
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      Might wanna start with Ozil or the defence if you're looking for a scapegoat.....

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  7. Give The Todd Some Love
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    11 years, 10 months ago

    Sod off McCormack

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  8. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Kos bps?.

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      4

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      1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
        • 15 Years
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        Yes!!

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  9. Deulo10
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    11 years, 10 months ago

    Whaaaaat? How? 4-0? I just came in...what happened? 😀

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    1. isacki: full casual
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      Arsenal happened.

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    2. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      Goals went in

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    3. Deulo10
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Haha thanks for the awesome summary guys

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    4. Spencer
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Liverpool scored 4 times

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    5. Tony Warner Fan Club
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Shots were taken; goals were scored.

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  10. Solenya
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    11 years, 10 months ago

    all hail the fantasy Gods, Suarez has only an assist yet

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  11. Declan
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    11 years, 10 months ago

    The first week I buy in BT Sports. 😆

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    1. Sheep Flavour
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      You mean your not watching Yovil v Leeds? 🙂

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      1. Declan
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I am now. 🙂

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    2. JT's Dog
        11 years, 10 months ago

        It's even better watching it for free

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        1. Declan
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Nah, hate streaming

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    3. Snikiii
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Arsenal are still gonna beat the small teams, dont overthink things please

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    4. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Feck this game, McCormack

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      1. Just A Hat
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        C'MON Leeds!!!

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    5. Siva Mohan
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      Ozil >> Pod in HT

      Yay or Nay?

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    6. McSauce
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Cazorla and Benteke ---> Gerrard and Sturridge next week 2FT

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    7. isacki: full casual
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      You know you're fecked when Cissokho starts defending.

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    8. Optimus.
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      Rvp(c) next gw

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    9. Tim Canterbury
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      Sturridge goal & Suarez assist for the second week running. Still time for more today. SAS bringing home the bacon and Fulham next!

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    10. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Can I just draw everyone's attention to my last comment which was a prediction which exemplifies my almost mystic meg insight into modern football.

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/02/08/the-pre-match-preamble-gameweek-25-2/?hc_page=17#hc_comment_6752783

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      1. JT's Dog
          11 years, 10 months ago

          http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/02/08/the-pre-match-preamble-gameweek-25-2/?hc_page=14#hc_comment_6752387
          How could anyone know, don't feel bad

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          1. Lanley Staurel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
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            😯

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      2. SuperOsçarBaby
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        Kallstrom is warming up

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        1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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          Ha

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        2. Balotellitubbies
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          11 years, 10 months ago

          😆

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          1. Sheep Flavour
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            11 years, 10 months ago

            Fail to me 🙁

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        3. Sheep Flavour
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          isnt he out for a month?

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          1. MCH
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            oh no you didn't

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        4. Elniñorules
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          😆

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        5. Heydudes13
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Oh damn lol. He injured himself playing beach football. 😆

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      3. Symmondsmark
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        Whittingham > Brady??

        Yay, nay, someone else?

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        1. Sheep Flavour
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          11 years, 10 months ago

          Whitts - Zaha more for me.

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          1. Symmondsmark
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            I wanted that but 0.1 short 🙁

            Hulls new strikers should get some and kind fixtures so maybe some assists...

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      4. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        🙂

        Mwahahahaha

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      5. Elniñorules
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        To be fair, Walcott is a big miss today.

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        1. Declan
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          11 years, 10 months ago

          Clutching.....

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        2. Give The Todd Some Love
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Well then they should have signed someone. Walcott being out doesn't explain 4 goals conceded in 20 odd minutes

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          1. Give The Todd Some Love
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Or am I being whooshed?

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            1. Elniñorules
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              😉

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              1. Give The Todd Some Love
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 10 months ago

                F**k! So obvious… *shakes head*

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        3. Jimmers
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          There was a transfer window..................

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      6. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        To be fair to Ozil, he's missing his best teammate and he could use another striker infront of him

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        1. Jimbo123
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          11 years, 10 months ago

          That's why he has given the ball away so often, is it......?

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          1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            He must have a sense of hopelessness playing next to Jack --going forward

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      7. Acquafresca
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        Skrtel to take the next PK 😉

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      8. SamH123
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        liverpool organise their goals badly
        they either crush teams or lose by a goal
        Tottenham the opposite, that's why the two team were tied even very recently

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        1. RoysCallerAnne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          11 years, 10 months ago

          Lol

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      9. ktk_interista
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        Whats the deal with Arsenal and February? They can lose it all this month once again

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        1. onionbarje
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          11 years, 10 months ago

          Failure in February (FIF) is taking place, we should all ditch Arsenal assests

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      10. Heydudes13
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        Don't worry they have Kallstrom, oh wait...

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      11. Granville
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        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Any chance of Mertesacker baps?

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        1. Balotellitubbies
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          they should give minus baps

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      12. Rafabio
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Overplayed Ramsey and Ozil. ARS back to normal.

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