Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Man City vs Crystal Palace

Gameweek 17 begins on Manchester, as Manuel Pellegrini’s City unit gather themselves to face Crystal Palace at the Etihad.

The Chilean has his work cut out. With all three recognised strikers laid up, we’re expecting Pellegrini to roll out something that resembles “false nine” setup.

Neil Warnock and us Fantasy managers can only speculate on what form that will take, with the possibility that either Samir Nasri or David Silva will be the central fulcrum for City’s waves of attacks from midfield. Meanwhile, Palace’s free-styling wingers have a stage to make a name for themselves. It’s going to be interesting.

Following this, a batch of six afternoon kick-offs follow, with no evening match to see us out. Presumably Christmas shopping takes precedence. Bah humbug.

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

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

    42 from 2 (post baps)...

    1. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Nice work!

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

        I was expecting abuse, so thank you for the nice message!

        1. Jairzinho
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Nah, I hate when jealous bitches give people abuse for doing well!

    2. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Good lordy, that's a tasty score.

    3. Captain Shirokov
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      wow

  2. Baz
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    lol at 'troll' comments. yaya has deserved that goal today

    1. Mull
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Did he? Skying 3/4 easy opportunities is not good.

      1. Baz
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        been involved in a lot. last season was 1 shot 1 goal so at least now hes getting more shots away

      2. Deep Sea Amphipod
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        His overall performance has been very good

    2. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Experienced managers should no never to lol at Yaya until the final whistle has blown. He's fitter than everyone else so the final 10 minutes are where he excels.

  3. HP.
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Bolasie in strike, good option next week.

  4. Don Rogers FC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Total FPL shows my main 2 rivals with Silva Captain. Then when I check neither of them even have him in their team!

    Dies TFPL do this often?

    1. UnderstandablyDistraught
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      why don't you ask over at TFPL

      1. Don Rogers FC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Not sure how that chat works there (crap with technology) using this site is enough of a challenge (although very worthwhile)

  5. Gimli son of Gloin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Might do Yun -> Zabaletta.

  6. Venom Snake
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Wish I had just brought Kolarov in for -4

  7. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    ML leader has Yaya (C) and Silva 😐

  8. johnbarnes
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Yaya. "OH CAPTAIN MY CAPTAIN!"

  9. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Yaya up front

  10. Viper
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    If only Yaya started in his current position

  11. TheCurseOfRaheem
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Gutted that Yaya scored, that last year feeling....

    1. lifeofTy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Killing me.

    2. money face bandwagon
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Its just a goal lol no big deal. I m a yaya non-owner too

      1. TheCurseOfRaheem
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        That goal was worth about 12-14 points for a lot of people.

        1. money face bandwagon
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Relax. As long as your captain scores its ok

  12. Would an idiot do that?
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Alexis (c) has to save me from this misery

    1. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Sanchez hatty on its way no worries

  13. Mull
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    That goal gave me terrible flashbacks of last season.

  14. Tshelby
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Yes siggy out and got Silva great GW so far

  15. The Nuttman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Scott Sinclair ready for action 😉

  16. johnbarnes
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    now a nice little palace goal to take away defensive baps...

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      that'd be great

  17. supersham
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Did silva get injured?

    1. Declan
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Nope

  18. Parm
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    If Yaya stays on 2 baps, he'll be on for his 4th double figure haul in his last 6.

    He's back.

  19. Declan
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Naughty Fernandinho

  20. Willis.
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Blatant red. City get lucky again

  21. JoeSoap
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Took Chadli out to ensure I had 11 this week and then Siggy doesn't start. Great!

  22. Rhinos
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    kudos to the scouts for picking bout the only city mifdfielder who hasnt done anything 🙂

    1. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      upvote

  23. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    fernandinho. u dirty feck.

  24. Tasty Jerk
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Jedi takes eblow to the face and just gets up and carries on. Warrior.

  25. stephenl15
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    hope Austin (C) Yaya (VC) was the right choice

  26. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Why is TotalFPL not working?

    1. mipola
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      That website is useless this season.

    2. Surezh06
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Check detailed stats on each fixture in http://fantasy.premierleague.com/.. city defenders 3 bps lesser than yaya.. silva will get 3bps

  27. The Light Knight
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Milner on 6 assists already this season...

  28. Surezh06
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    done Siggy > Silva 🙂 Siggy Firesale about to start i guess

  29. tm245
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Whoa, I have 8 players going next!

  30. Salfpilgrimlfc
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    What's the other site that shows baps as total fpl can't get to work? Ta