Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Gameweek 3 – Sunday

Fantasy managers have three matches to feast their eyes on today before the international break is upon us. Up first, Spurs welcome Liverpool to the Lane as Mauricio Pochettino’s side attempt to pick up a third straight win under the new man in charge.

A host of players from both sides are on the radar this afternoon, with Christian Eriksen, Erik Lamela, Nacer Chadli and Emmanuel Adebayor key to the hosts’ chances of avenging the 5-0 humiliation that led to Andre Villas-Boas’ departure last year. Liverpool are poised for a superb run of fixtures after this match and while Daniel Sturridge and Raheem Sterling are the obvious targets, Mario Balotelli’s display will be eagerly analysed.

Villa and Hull go head-to-head in the other 1.30pm kick-off, with Paul Lambert’s side seeking a third successive shut-out before the fixtures take a real turn for the worse.

In the final match of the Gameweek, Leicester entertain Arsenal at 4pm. Aaron Ramsey rolls up to the King Power Stadium looking to net for the third successive league match, whilst Alexis Sanchez is also finding his form – having scored the winner against Besiktas in midweek, the Chilean’s confidence is on the rise.

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  1. Gazza2000
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Have Dzeko and Jovetic, which one to ditch ?

    1. Mr_Partridge
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      both

    2. pokern1nja09
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Both are equal IMO

  2. pokern1nja09
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Is it really that much of an advantage to save a wildcard for a DGW?
    Or is it more of an advantage to wildcard early, bringing in the best players that you've missed, and shifting dead wood?

    1. RyanC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Really no best time, from what I've gathered. Everyone's mileage seems to vary.

    2. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Depends how bad your team is and that is it . If ok and you can take a few hits then hold. Lots of water still to go under the bridge.

    3. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      For what it's worth, in 6 or 7 seasons early wild cards have worked better for me. Pretty small sample though 😉

  3. NapalmDeath (Northern Chaos…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Watching Djurgården vs Malmö FF and the noise hit 118 dB in the stadium! Them Swedes are a loud bunch!

  4. Jump in Micah
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Transferring out chambers, costa and sterling really worked out for me this week...

    1. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      2 bonus for chambers - unbelievable

      1. Jump in Micah
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I know crazy

      2. CelticBhoy1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        How do you find out who got the bonus before its out?

        1. Jump in Micah
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Click on the fixtures at the bottom of fpl and you'll see detailed stats - then you can look at bps points

          1. CelticBhoy1
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Thanks! Going by that Sterling isnt getting any 🙁

  5. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Who's the best midfielder under 7 mil (except Siggy)???

    1. pokern1nja09
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Henderson by a distance IMO

    2. NapalmDeath (Northern Chaos…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Schneiderlin on form

      1. CelticBhoy1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        It's a weigh up between them. Dyer could be a shout after Chelsea game but don't want to double up on Swans.

        1. chuckberry04
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          DOn't buy Schneiderling lmao. Dyer might be a good punt. Might be..

      2. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        He was on form last season and scored 2 goals. Don't kid yourself that he's a goalscoring mid. I've watched him week after week for years and he most certainly isn't. This weekend was highly unusual.

    3. Jump in Micah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Grealish will be by far by week 20

  6. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    So tempted to go Sterling (c)

    Imagine Vlaar and Senderos trying to catch him 😆

    1. michaeld2054
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I'm going sterling playing at the tip of the diamond seems to suit...2 goals

  7. vNistelrooy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Why did Wanyama not play? thanks!

  8. vNistelrooy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Is liverpool's Moreno nailed?

    1. michaeld2054
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yep

    2. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Might get rotated with Enrique in the future. Be wary.

      1. Licky
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I wouldn't think so, Enrique isn't quite as good going forward and is very defensively suspect, he just doesn't listen to the players around him.

  9. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    My team next week (no hits):

    Begovic
    Jones Clyne Coloccini
    Sigurdsson de Jong Ramsey Sterling (C)
    Sturridge Costa Rooney

    Bench: Gilks, Moore, Marney, Baird
    Got 0.3M ITB

    1. The Brit.
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Apart from de Jong is out injured for a while..

  10. michaeld2054
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    What time do all the leagues get sorted

  11. Lingardium Leviosa.
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    hey guys please give some advice, i
    d really appreciate it...

    Would u WC this team?

    Krul/Bego

    Naylor, Terry, PVA, Ferdinand, Bruce

    Sterling, Siggy, Fab, Rasmey, Lamela

    Rooney, Naismith, Jovetic.

    Must do is Jove > Costa

    but i also wanna do Bego > Guzan, Bruce > Schlupp, Ferdinand > Duff

    Worth a WC?

    1. michaeld2054
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      No need to wc

  12. michaeld2054
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Lamela sterling (C) mata fab tadic
    Rooney Costa
    Going to rock it next GW

  13. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Weird that people are selling Mata over Ramsey when Mata has QPR next and Ramsey has City next.

    Moreover Mata would e price protected for a few days due to removal of the yellow flag.

    1. GREENDREAMS11
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      yeah, i know. I have to drop one of Sturridge, Rooney or Costa and its killing me.... everyone will say Rooney but i'm not sure with United next few fixtures

  14. Hog Roast Junkie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Ramsey or Sanchez long term?

    1. royals forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Ramsey

    2. Natas
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I honestly can't decide for myself either. I'm leaning towards neither nor. Until I feel like either one can be a consistent captain option, probably won't go with either one. However if choosing, I would go Ramsey for lower price alone. Just hate the idea of having players that cost 9 or more and don't consider captaining them. For that, better to find a value option and upgrade defense.

  15. FantasTic
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Krul (Myhill)
    Ivanovic,Lovren,Debuchy(Bruce,Wisdom)
    Mata,Ramsey,Siggy,Tadic(El Ahmadi)
    Rooney,Sturridge,Naismith
    2m itb .. opinions? Time to WC maybe??

    1. The Brit.
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Rooney > Falcao or Aguero and then upgrade Tadic.
      No need to WC.

  16. Pedram
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Just checked Liverpool's next five games and they look good.

    Chambers to a Liverpool defender anyone ?

    1. vNistelrooy
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yes. I don't know to go with Moreno or Lovren. Comments?

      1. Pedram
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I can only afford Manquillo.

    2. GREENDREAMS11
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      today was their first cleanie in their last 9 prem games apparently, not convinced tbh

  17. KerryKing
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Will 163 be good enough for

    1. royals forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      For what?????

  18. KerryKing
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Try again, will 163 get inside 300K ?

    1. vNistelrooy
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      get inside 300K, win free burger?

  19. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Please, please be there no injuries during international break! My whole team has good fixtures for the future but Ramsey!

  20. The Chosen One...
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Terry owners keeping?

    1. Pedram
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Keeping

  21. SpicyItalian22
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Dropped from 97K to 271K yesterday...probably will be even worse today after the scores are updated.

  22. lugalooch
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    aguero & mata

    OR

    fabregas & rooney

    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      B or fabs n costa

  23. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Best combo

    A marney and adeabayor
    B chadli and naysmith

  24. jdogg
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Mata rio and chester to siggy ivan and moore worth a -4.x

  25. danssainz
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    1 Forward, but don't know which one:

    A. Rooney
    B. Jovetic

    Which one? Thanks