Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Sunday

Sunday delivers a trio of teams tussling for a top-four spot. Arsenal begin proceedings, with Arsene Wenger’s men seeking to recover from a damaging 2-0 reverse at St Mary’s: the Gunners host a dangerously unpredictable Stoke the Emirates.

Following that, it’s a Dutch Maestro face-off, as Man United and Southampton clash at Old Trafford. Louis van Gaal’s side will put their 10-match unbeaten run on the line against Ronald Koeman’s revived Southampton, buoyed by three wins in the last four.

Fantasy managers will be fixated on the returns of Alexis Sanchez against the Potters as he looks to take the opportunity to topple Eden Hazard atop the Fantasy Premier League midfield rankings. With just a single goal in the last six Gameweeks, another big Sanchez haul is overdue. We’ll also have an eye on Olivier Giroud – back from suspension and bidding to come into our Wildcard equation. Equally, Theo Walcott’s pitch time will be of keen interest – returns for the 8.9-priced midfielder could yet disrupt the template currently being formed.

Angel Di Maria is already part of that Wildcard template, with the Argentine expected to be handed a first start since Gameweek 12 when the Saints pay visit. His role and the impact on Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata is likely to occupy our analysis, while Southampton’s defence will also come under scrutiny against a United attack that’s fired 22 goals at Old Trafford.

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

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  1. TheRock
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Any idea how long Azpi may be out?

    Filipe Luis 5.3 is v tempting

    1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      You've made me curious now.

    2. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Luis is shite, but I guess he'll work on FPL.

    3. Coaly
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      1 game

    4. Melvin Udall
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'm avoiding both from now on.

  2. ZTF
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Hazard or Oscar

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Lol

      1. ZTF
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        What mate? Nothing funny it's a website for help!

        1. Robe Wan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Haz geez

        2. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Sorry. Hazard is miles the better option. More nailed, better player, on pens etc.

    2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Haz

  3. U-jin King™
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    how does this WC defence look?
    foster, Krul
    Ivanovic, Betrand, Tripper, PVA Hutton

    1. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Good, except Krul.

  4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Like how people here literally celebrate players starting like they already made a massive haul

    The amount of happiness and celebrations for di maria was ridiculous. Big fail makes it sweet

    1. Long Juan Silva
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Bemba do you have any hobbies or friends or something better to do with your time? Seriously

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

      Evil Bemba 😈

    3. boc610
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Your talking rubbish mate.

      1. Oi! Shadders!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        You're

  5. thepuntmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Why doesn't Tadic start normally? Would be a great opion if he nailed down a starting role with favourable fxitures.

      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Were you here at the start of the season? Not great.

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      He does.

      Had injuries recently I believe.

  6. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Have United had a shot on target?

  7. Le Limpar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    So many benched Forster points. I am doing Forster + non-playing GK on wildcard.

    1. Sharkytect
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Bit of an amateur question, but how do I get a grav for my profile?

      1. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Gravatar.com

  8. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    No United player essential, too inconsistent, never know what you'll get.

    1. Le Limpar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No Utd player is even desirable let alone essential

  9. ZTF
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Costa or Austin??

  10. Ser Football 42
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    double southampton worked

  11. Riyomorii
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Toby's injury is going to be key to my wildcard decision this week.

    Either Toby + Tadic or Bertrand + Puncheon.

  12. Mikeharbrw
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    LVG = same as moyes + 150 mil + spent..?

    1. For Fuchs Sake
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      and 4th in the League and not 7th so what's your point?

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

        Pipe down your a hearts fan.

        1. For Fuchs Sake
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          What's that got to do with it?

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

            Stop supporting two teams.

            You've more clubs than Tiger Woods.

            1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              This

      2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Same points as him this time last year though.

    2. Rats Ass
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I think that's unfair. Moyes never lost to Southampton at OT.

  13. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    A. Terry & Eriksen
    or
    B. P. Jones & ADM

    ??

  14. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    My rival benched two Saints defenders! OUCH!

  15. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Kane or Austin on wc?

    1. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      same decision for me; thinking Kane

  16. Curves in Alderweireld Plac…
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Southampton GET INNNNN

  17. Declan
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Mupp

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      et

      1. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        ihad

  18. Reedy
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    FT. Well done Saints 🙁

  19. RÏɠBY
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    nice on!

    1. RÏɠBY
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      ONE!! haha excited i guess..

  20. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Played Forster and Clyne

    😎

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

      Bertrand and forster for me

  21. Espi
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Good work Clyne

  22. Not Irish
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Media witch hunt begins today. 😎

  23. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Might not be that big a drop with just Sanchez from today then?

  24. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Muppet!!!!!!

    Get in!!!!

    Beauties!!

  25. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Would love it if Southampton finished 3rd.

  26. ZTF
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Guys CMON Costa or Austin?

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Costa

  27. Mikeharbrw
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    saints up to third... United slipping....

  28. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Falcao: is there any reason why LVG did not play him at all today? if no injury, lvg is trying to hard when he has simply and arguably several of the top players of the world.

    1. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Something personal between them rumors says.

      1. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        thnx. basikally i assume falcao demanding to start and lvg yu think not starting him fr what reason? in colombia, important players hating lvg for that.

  29. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Lol @ LVG

  30. Costa in Wengerland
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Bertrand Cleanie
    thanks 😀
    never bench Bertiee

    1. Belli2007
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Benched him for Debuchy which would have been ok had he not got injured!!

      1. Belli2007
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        And for reason that I had ADM so was trying to avoid attack against defence