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The Dugout Discussion – Monday

25 August 2014 2664 comments
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Last season’s top two go head-to-head at the Etihad this evening as Gameweek 2 is brought to its conclusion. Both City and Liverpool go in search of a second successive win, allowing Fantasy managers the chance to assess our options in midfield and attack, with Raheem Sterling, David Silva, Sergio Aguero and Daniel Sturridge looking to get amongst the goals once again.

Aguero remains on the bench for City, however, as Manuel Pellegrini makes just one change from the side that defeated Newcastle last Sunday. The City boss hands Stevan Jovetic and Edin Dzeko the chance to lead the line again, then, whilst Pablo Zabaleta is drafted in at right-back, with Gael Clichy swapping over to the other flank as Aleksandar Kolarov drops out.

Brendan Rodgers makes a couple of alterations to the XI that started against Southampton last time around. New signing Alberto Moreno is handed a debut at left-back, with Glen Johnson shifting to the right of defence as Javier Manquillo drops out. Elsewhere, Joe Allen comes in for Lucas in the centre of the park.

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  1. Jay_
      11 years, 3 months ago

      J & A the new S&S ?

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      1. Red Devil Swede
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Dzeko & Negredo says no

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

        No because Aguero wasn't on the pitch for Jovetic's.

        Jovetic had no part to play in Aguero's tonight and wasn't on the pitch for his goal vs Newcastle.

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

      Suarez says hi

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    • Hibbopotamus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Should be a fun race between City and Chelsea this year. Have fun playing for third, everyone else!

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      1. Red Devil Swede
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Exactly this. But Chelsea will nick it I think.

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        1. Hibbopotamus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Same. Better back four (five with Luis). Chelsea, City, Arsenal top 3 for me. Want to say Everton 4th since I'm a supporter but, right now at least, it looks very open for Pool, Utd and Spurs too.

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      2. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        4th spot is Arsenal's do 😉

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    • Costa in Wengerland
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Lol look at dzekos bps

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      1. Red Devil Swede
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        He's always like this. Cold for 5-6 games then explodes for 3 games then goes quiet again.

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        1. Costa in Wengerland
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          True

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    • HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Aguero 1 minute! Wtf?!

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    • Mindless Freak
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Heartbroken for Liverpool 🙁

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      1. Sif
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        About time they got a taste of reality for the season ahead.

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      2. Red Devil Swede
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        What I like about Liverpool is they have so many British players. They are normally highly entertaining as well. Last season was perfect. So close yet the best of failures 😀

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    • Dougal McGuire
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Hmm, Bony to Jovetic?

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    • Aurora
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Lol ballotelli watching on

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    • Brian (Not the Messiah)
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Aguero to start next week?

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    • Pompel
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Dzeko owners - what to do ? Bring in Jove?

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      1. Frank Black
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        LOL. No.

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      2. Yome
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Aguero or Ade

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      3. Wouter
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Or Aguero if I can free up enough.

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        1. Pompel
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          but how to do that, don't fancy downgrading any of my mids

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      4. Feanor
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I'm still in the wondering why I even play FPL stage.

        But I already made one transfer. I'm not taking a hit to dump Dzeko.

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      5. Wonderful Wizard Hazard
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I don't think so. If Aguero is 100% fit he will be starting every game, and Dzeko/Jove will be rotating. Now the question is do we try Rooney -> Kun?

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        1. Pompel
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Would also involve swapping Dzeko -> cheap forward Naismith. And I've got issues in defence as well .... this GW turns out to be a major headache!

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          1. Wonderful Wizard Hazard
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Same here. Not really excited about Naismith. I could do Rooney/Dzeko for Aguero/Naismith with no hits. Was hoping to get rid of Begovic this week, but suppose I could wait on that (even though Stoke have MC away next week).

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    • Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Anyone thinking of wildcarding this week?

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    • A.T
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Must remember to pause the telly when I go and make toast!

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    • Del Griffith
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      as soon as we all get Aguaro he'll pull a hammy

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      1. kiwi_pool
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        At least he'll be easy to get rid of.

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    • IndyStarJack
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Chances of fernandinho coming on instead of Kolarov for last sub?

      If so hutton off my bench and with Jovetic as my only other interest in this game, would be ideal scenario

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    • Fray Bentos
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      F**k it. Byebye Rooney. Hello aguero!

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      1. chrisjdgrady
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Thinking the same... Feels wrong but so right

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        1. Ser Football 42
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Will give Rooney next week with hopes he will do well in an easy GW

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      2. Exilizer
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        This.

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    • JWF
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Net -1 for me today in UFPL. Poop.

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    • Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I'm a Liverpool fan and I nearly broke the desk celebrating the Aguero goal.

      This is what fantasy football has brought me to

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      1. DRIZ ✅
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        armchair fan

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      2. Mr_Partridge
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Feel ashamed

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

        Fpl is great for that reason.

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

        That's sick. Always your club over FPL

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        1. Feanor
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          The game was over, though.

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    • Ady87
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Rooney, Terry and Dzeko to Aguero, Rose and Adebayor?

      This is very knee jerky of me so maybe I'll wait before doing it as I didn't want to take any hits early on but i don't want the Aguero express to take off without me.

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    • Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Come on City, get another!!!

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    • smythy
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      If any one Can, Emre Can!

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    • DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Lovren has been awful. overrated imo

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    • Nice 2 Michu
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      If it's 3-0 v liverpool, I'm doing Eriksen > Chadli Rooney > Aguero

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    • GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Oh god, I don't think I've owned Aguero during a good run of points for at least 18 months, he's such a massive pain in the arse for me.

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

        he causes everyone's arse's pain.

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    • gravless
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      wildcard activated

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      1. Yome
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Crazy

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      2. M.I.A.
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        🙂

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    • Syd.
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Dzeko>Jovetic>Aguero

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    • Kostja
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      This is annoying if you are looking for a city striker to bring in

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    • Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Must be patient. Thy shall not knee jerk.

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    • Pinatta
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Joe Allen should get back to Swansea.

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    • ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Haha they're doing the Luis Suarez chant

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    • aehii
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      pellegrini should just bring on aguero, let him increase the lead, then take him off again.

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      1. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        He would only be on the pitch for 30 seconds 😉

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