Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Newcastle vs Arsenal

Newcastle United and Arsenal clash in the first head-to-head of a bumper Saturday schedule. The Magpies are looking to build having shocked many a Fantasy manager by holding Manchester United to a 0-0 draw at Old Trafford last time out, while the Gunners will be seeking to avoid their third blank in four matches.

With one win, loss and draw to their name already this campaign, it’s difficult to know what to expect from the Toon at St James’ Park. If they are stand any chance of rebuffing Arsenal’s advances, they’ll certainly want to concede less shots inside the box (10) than they did in their previous home clash against Southampton.

The Gunners have tallied more goal attempts (61) and shots inside the box (42) than any other side this term yet lay claim the worst shot conversion rate (3.3%). Clearly Arsene Wenger will be demanding his forward contingent to be more ruthless as they attempt to make up ground on Manchester City in the title race.

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  1. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    stone cold red card, wtf is he doing

  2. Hibbo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Christ howd he get a red there?

    1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Case of player's notoriety preceeding him unfortunately.

  3. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    This is yellow come on...

  4. Would an idiot do that?
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Arsenal cleanie banked

    1. yer_ould1
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nice grav, thanks for stealing

      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        😯

      2. Jay_
          9 years, 1 month ago

          😀

        • Billy Gilmore
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Would an idiot do that?

    2. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Wow

    3. Jax
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Anyone own him?

      1. BabyB
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        1.6%. The issue is the arsenal clean sheet is almost nailed now.

    4. Griezlad
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      wtf, I didn't put my sterling on the bench.

    5. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Let the flood gates open

      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        hmmm better call dynarod

    6. The Train Driver
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Any other job this ref would be fired a long time ago...

    7. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Any MItrovic owners here?

      1. Syd.
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        He does have a bit of a wild reputation

    8. Tadic is the new Eriksen
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Harsh. But good for us Alexis owners.

      1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        How is this good? Тhey will park the bus now

    9. Valar(Keith)
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Mitroffpitch

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        😆

      2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        😆

      3. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Waaay

      4. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        😀

      5. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        😛

    10. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Was that even a red??

    11. ARKANOIIDE
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Newcastle likes red cards...

    12. Jay_
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Mbemba on thin nice now too

      • BabyB
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Ref has triple Arsenal attack.

        1. Moin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          😆 This!!!

        2. Billy Gilmore
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          And Saylor

        3. Ayew Holding Mee Cork
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Is that a good thing though? Newcastle will just stay inside their own half from now on.

      • Jax
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Newcastle will be down to 8 men at this stage

      • Zero
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Those cards are flying 😮

      • Sz21
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Second look.. Red was deserved!
        Studs showing.
        You dont always see them given tho

      • Tasty Jerk
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        No way a red. Typical big team ref again making an impact, the irony it was against Coquelin (who is immune from being sent off) is not lost.

      • Feeling_blue
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Now I really wish Mertesacker was playing 🙁

      • Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        After home reds does a game get cancelled?

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          *how

        2. BabyB
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          5?

      • FPL Daniel
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        That is what you get when you sell the t-shirt to someone like Wonga !!

      • Royal5
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Memba is terrible

      • Lingardium Leviosa.
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        YC Mbemba

      • BobbyV
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Mbemba getting sent off soon...

      • Syd.
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Derby are shite

      • Qubit
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Honestly, this game at times

      • QGOONER
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I love this ref.

      • Gazpilicueta
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Walcott is playing? Sob sob