Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Sunday

We’ve a couple of Premier League encounters to tide us over this afternoon. First up, Arsenal entertain Villa at the Emirates as Arsene Wenger’s men look for a fifth win in six attempts – the likes of Santi Cazorla, Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud have earned plenty of new investors over the last couple of days as a result of Alexis Sanchez’ hamstring problems. With Villa failing to score in each of their last five, the Gunners’ prospects of a third straight shut-out also look likely here.

Later in the day, Southampton welcome under-strength Swansea to St Mary’s at 4pm. Eljero Elia was drafted in by 100,000+ FPL managers on the back of a double at Newcastle last time out but with Sadio Mane back from the African Cup of Nations, the Dutchman’s new owners will be eagerly awaiting Ronald Koeman’s team sheet. Like Arsenal, the Saints will be optimistic of a clean sheet today – Swansea are devoid of the suspended Gylfi Sigurdsson and have scored more than a single goal in just one of the last 11 Gameweeks.

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  1. HNI
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Whats deal with Sanchez??
    Is he out for long then really tempted to do Sanchez+Punch-->Silva+Walcott!

    1. chrisjdgrady
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Doubt it

    2. Viper
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Should be back Saturday. Could have even played today judging by Wengers tone..

  2. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Gotta do this. 😆

    LOL @ Soton double/treble ups.

    1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Nope, you don't.

    2. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      don't own one but why do you have to do that?

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Because if Soton would have got that CS, then this place would be full of those brag posts.

    3. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Since this was widely touted after holding Arsenal and Man United haven't kept a cleansheet, albeit in 2 games.

    4. theloveburglar
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      hulk this

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

      Lol at you for being a doche

  3. icywrists23
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    bertrand is an fool wow. damn southampton let me down again. funny how they can get a CS against top teams but can't do it against Swansea and newcastle

  4. thegaffer82
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Bertie >

    A) Clyne
    B) Clichy
    C) Azpil (have Terry)

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

      Leaning towards doubling up Chelsea defense myself.

    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Alderweireld

  5. Lawrø
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Wisdom's 1 pointer coming off my bench 😎

    http://i.imgur.com/FLrjH.gif

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

      Wasi+Albrighton coming in for me 😎

    2. RÏɠBY
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      wasi 7 off minw 😉

    3. Jay_
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Lots will have Boyds 1 pointer too , some will have PVA and even Walters

    4. Henrzd
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      What are people's scores???.....................................I'm 68 (-4)

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

        83

      2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        100

        1. tm245
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Cool as you like. Great score.

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

        83 all out 🙂

      4. Keno
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        57, not a great week but Ill take it.

      5. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        103(-4)

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

        109 - only Berty failed

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

          jhezzzzee impressive

      7. Viper
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        88.

      8. 50 Shades Oshea
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        103 after baps, southampton and having krul on bench could of been better...

      9. The Chosen One...
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        87...could have been better though

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

        89

      11. 1314
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        95 post baps

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

        67(-4) 😎

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

        77 with WC now fully activated and ready for Saturday!

      14. Mull
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        61(-4) to make you feel better.

      15. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I thought 67 was a half decent score.. I guess not, some crazy scores on here

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

          Hows tricks Don?

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

            Hey Tony, all good! You mate? Long time no speak

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

              Ok mate, im doing something like yourself by the looks of it.

              Cant get into the swing of it this year.

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

                Same here. I've had some good weeks recently but my (c) scores this season has overall been terrible. On WC now, and I also have the first avaliable, The season starts now, time to step up The ranks! Gonna have a look at your team

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

                  Both of mine are smoked!

                  Yeah tell me how to get it right.

                  Id be happy with cashing out 2nd in my three money leagues now cuz im going backwards and itd be a tidy sum.

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

                    I'm third in my ML, close race, leader doing great this season. That's my only focus now, OR just a bonus

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

                      Yeah a few of the mini leagues im in the guys im chasing in two are machines this year. Both are def on here.

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

                        Same here, every since ffs went super official, I know a few of my rivals are on here.

                        You're doing better than me this season!

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

                          Youve two wildcards thou!

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

                      wow. that guy in first is going well!

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

                        Yeah he's on a roll this season! Gotta go afk, I'll be back on later, Nice talking to you again mate!

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

                          Good luck

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

          yehh i dont know if people are just kidding............far too many high scores written down here

      16. mo 10 years on FFS? Join my…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        95

      17. tm245
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        57, like a boss.

      18. IndyStarJack
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        62

      19. Chelsea Dagger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        91

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

        55

      21. JWF
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        91

      22. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        54-4, meh.

      23. DaveBensonPhilips
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        42. Six red arrows in seven after being 883 overall. The wheels are coming off.

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

          Would have been 83 with Forster and Berty, now 72 :/

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

            86*

    5. AlCapwnUK
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Chadli -->

      A) Silva
      B) Fab
      C) Sterling

      Already on 3 Arsenal

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

        sterlinggg

    6. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/2707893/event-history/23/

      Cup opponent this week. 8 points.

      1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        that's Ched Evans' team

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

          😆

      2. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        The scores from the previous two GWs to this GW is phenomenal.

      3. Chelsea Dagger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        lol

    7. Barrier Freeman
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      40 points this weekend. I'm off for a sulk, and maybe go two foot Phil Neville to cheer myself up.

    8. Erlanger
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Pick one please... and thanks in advance!

      Option 1:
      Pantilimon Mannone
      Terry Clyne PVA Wisdom Baird
      Silva Hazard Sanchez Cazorla Cork
      Aguero Giroud Kane

      Option 2:
      Foster Myhill
      Terry Clyne PVA Bellerin Baird
      Silva Hazard Sanchez Sterling Cork
      Aguero Giroud Kane

      Cheers

    9. lazybones18
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      90 points with Giroud and Koscielny on the BEnch

      yes i wild carded while i was drunk ..

      then forgot to pick the team

      FML !!!!

    10. Mull
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Just seen Cazorla's pen. A part of me just died as a Guzan owner. 😥

      1. Black Knights
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        He was so close! I thought he'd done it!

    11. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      The only player I had playing today gets sent off!

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

        The only surprise in that is that you have no Arsenal players

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

      Is anyone considering Zouma? Obvs he isn't nailed on, but he's done well the last two matches, and potentially could keep Cahill out of the side? Worth a punt given his low price?

    13. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Thought i was being smart taking a Pelle punt over Giroud 😳 .. gonna stick for 4 weeks and then get Austin for the DGW

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        When a mistake has been made, rectify immediately.

        http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/939/

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

          This. So much this.

          Its hard to know if your being kneejerk or rectifying but if you feel you got it badly wrong pull the trigger.

      2. 50 Shades Oshea
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        ye doing the same...

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

        Just get rid. Pele not good enough to take up a forward spot atm

      4. John Nerdelbaum
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Get rid of Pele

        1. 50 Shades Oshea
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          dont get rid, he will be in the goals if southampton score, good fixtures and then bring austin in 28

    14. Heydudes13
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      What to do with Bertrand...

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

        Call me traditional but I like to sell players who are banned for 3 games.

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          *giggles*

        2. Klopp's Kids
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Hi traditional, hopefully Sanchez is not out for a 3 games too. Would love to keep him.

        3. Heydudes13
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          I wanna do ADM > Silva for this week and not keen on taking Bertrand out for a hit when I have Wisdom and Wasi on the bench. Might lose him next week.

        4. Malcolm Tucker for England …
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          literally lol'd

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

            me too

      2. Klopp's Kids
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Hope Alderweireld is back and get him in? Make a nice tidy 0.9M you can use later.

      3. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Southampton looked very good defensively and Wanyama/Schneiderling should be back.. get Alderweireld if fit and enjoy the spare cash

      4. You've got red on you.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Get Clyne or Kos

    15. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Had Fonte on my bench for next week anyways.

    16. joinho
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Kind of wishing I'd gotten rid of Sanchez this week on my wc but i kept him, the question is should i get rid in favour of Walcott or Cazorla or wait till friday?

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

        I can afford to do Sanchez (out) - Cazorla (in) and Downing (out) - Walcott (in), I've already got Giroud, is 3 Arsenal too much?

    17. Kshitiz Basnet
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Was planning to save FT but.....
      De Gea (Hamer)
      PVA Wisdom Bertrand (Cameron, Wasilewski)
      Carzola Sterling Puncheon Hazard (Alexis)
      Aguero Kane Rooney
      Bertrand for ??????
      Could ship in Alexis if he is passed fit inplace of Kane
      What do u think??

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

      Pelle or Defoe to Aguero?

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

        Pelle

    19. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      For those who want to see the tackle - https://t.co/irOZhWo8Fc

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

      AnyOne here went SanTi C ahead of Giroud?

      top 1k C: giroud 42% santi 9% adm 14%
      top 10k C: giru 32% santi 9% adm 13%

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

        Santi(c)
        Giroud
        Bellerin

        Lovely

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

          congrats u killed it. i went Le Donq C, + santi, sanchez.

          what made u go anti C ahead of giru C? his penalty duties maybe? i was so close to doing santi

    21. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'm guessing lots of 100+'s on here today?

    22. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      87 all out. might just make top fifty and see my team on first overall page

    23. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      What ruins football for you?

      Watching Southamptons defense after I doubled up, concede a deflection last week, and also to the only shot on target, then get a red card -. -

    24. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I can see Southampton actually reducing the ban to a game with an appeal. Bertrand was playing the ball.

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Right ...

      2. Chelsea Dagger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        don't agree. Tackle was high, late, studs up ...

        And I had just brought Bertie in on WC, so i wish you were right ... but no.

    25. Darth
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I like Ashley Williams, I mean, he could of killed RVP a few years back, but I still like him.

    26. Heydudes13
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      How on Earth is that a red? 😆

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Bloody Hell. 😕

    27. Jimbo123
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Right, I'm going to pull the trigger on Hutton & Tadic ---> Alderweireld & Mane

      Look ok?

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        NO.

        1. Jimbo123
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Oh why, Doos?

          Just as I had convinced myself.

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            They are both crap choices, imho. Sorry. 🙁

            1. Jimbo123
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Toby is the only. Saints defender available in my draft league....hence being keen to snap him up