Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Man City vs Tottenham Hotspur

Gameweek 26’s last hurrah has the potential to cause huge waves on the Fantasy landscape, given that the last five league meetings between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur harvested 23 goals. The Sky Blues are licking their wounds in the wake of a 3-1 defeat to Leicester City, while Spurs will attempt to record their fifth successive victory.

Tottenham were the league’s standout attacking force over the previous four Gameweeks, tallying the most goals (11), attempts (92), shots inside the box (54) and shots on target (36). They’ve typically excelled on their travels this term, too, ranking third for goals scored (22) and top for accurate shots (70). At the other end of the pitch, Spurs chart second-bottom for shots inside the box allowed (17) and joint-bottom for big chances conceded (three) since Gameweek 22.

Notwithstanding their disappointing display against the Foxes, Man City ranked fourth for goals (eight), joint-third for attempts (62), joint-third for shots inside the box (39) and fourth for shot-conversion rate (12.9%) over the last four Gameweeks. From a defensive perspective, Spurs will be heartened by the fact that only three teams conceded more big chances (seven) than Manuel Pellegrini’s charges during that period.

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  1. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    4 week plan

    GW27: 3-5-2
    GW28: 2-5-3 (AOA)
    GW29: 3-4-3 (bench Arnie away to Chelsea)
    GW30: I'll be happy with a formation this week.

    Will have about 9 players for GW30, possibly 10 if Chelsea beat Man City

    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Then take a hit for the 11th. Notice.

      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Noice*

      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      There was Stalin's Five Year Plan, now we have Carp's Four Week Plan. What's next?

  2. andy85wsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Probably going to completely overlook some really good captain options next game week just because Vardy v Norwich is so tempting.

    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I think I'm sticking with Payet again.

    2. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I wonder if Leicester might stuggle a bit , at least to put on an attacking high scoring display

      I'm on Kane (c) currently

  3. Clumsy Sakho
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Any chance soares will start next game?

      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No.

      1. Clumsy Sakho
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Then why the hell did I bring him in?

          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Oh wait. I thought it was Souare. Sorry. Well, Cedric may play, 50/50.

          1. Clumsy Sakho
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Hopefully, was a calculated risk

  4. Lingardium Leviosa.
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Talk to me about that Valencia injury.

  5. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Sanchez ➡ Arnautovic for -4?

    Sanchez - mun,SWA,tot,BLANK
    Arnautovic - AVL,NEW,che,SOT

    Yay or Nay?

    1. Mull
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No

      1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Did you win Mull?

        1. Mull
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Just about. You?

          1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Yeah by 8 I think

    2. A.T
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Noo

    3. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No from me as well

    4. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers all.

  6. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Simpson has messed the plan up a bit

  7. Optimus.
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    At least we won't have countless bench dilemma questions this week

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      The bench w*nkers will be out in force next week which will screw up the average

      1. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I forgot about that..Damn them to hell!

      2. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Love a good chance to do this!

    2. Seb Wassell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      You say that...

    3. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Be a few wildcard questions though no doubt

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        What is allowed to be discussed out of interest? I've lost track these days

        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Topics Optimus deems appropriate

        2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Oh I don't mind, doesn't bother me it is a discussion site after all

      2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Should I wildcard , When are people wildcarding , is this wildcard team any good ?

    4. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      That won't stop them.

  8. A.T
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Should I rush ahead and do all my transfers tonight or should I wait until after the games incase some of my other players get injured, leaving me in a right old mess?

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I think you should save your transfer and ask whether Lukaku > Vardy is a good move a million times and spam rmt's throughout the international break without helping anyone else of course

  9. Jazz!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Don't plan transfers till the FA Cup games are over lads. The magic of the cup will have some twists. 🙂

    1. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Rotation galore in the cup.

      Most of the players in our teams won't be involved.

      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Talking in terms of results and GW30 blanks.

      2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        More to do with we will have a clearer picture of week 30 I think he is referring to

        1. Jazz!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          🙂

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

          We already have an idea.

          Would only transfer in Leicester and Soton players if doing transfers now.

          1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            But you might ditch a player who has a game instead of one who doesn't if you go early

  10. dhamphiir
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Cresswell + Lingard --> Daniels + Sigurdsson?
    Yay or nah

      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe after the Emirates Cup games?

    1. Clumsy Sakho
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No

  11. Garlana
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Dare I even think about doing this....Kun out for Vardy and keep Lukaku until the following week against Villa!? (also have Kane)

    Anyone else considering something similar once the FA cup games have been finished?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No

      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Sorry, no.

    2. Del Griffith
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      no

  12. A.T
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    It's a damn shame 30 will have blanks in it. It's a lovely set if fixtures, could've got a right haul there.

      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      All those tasty fixtures will be moved into a DGW, so even better.

    1. Konig Luther
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      well at least those fixtures will go to a dgw, so it can be a great DGW

  13. #WinterIsNotComing
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    List your top 4 after today's result.

    For me, Spurs to win title
    2. Leicester City
    3. Arsenal
    4. Noisy Neighbours

    1. A.T
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Lester
      Spurs
      Arse
      Citeh

    2. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Said this before and I'll say it again.

      1) Leicester
      2) Spurs
      3) City
      4) Arsenal

    3. RÏɠBY
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      leicester will win.. no other commitments
      ars / spuds / city

      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      The only prediction I can make

      4. Arsenal

    4. Clumsy Sakho
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Arsenal
      Leicester
      City
      Spurs

  14. RÏɠBY
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    fowler on 606 talking about england strikers

    in real terms is roonpig still considered a forward or attackig mid?

  15. Diva
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    I was took a few risks this week, doubling up on the Saints defence and captaining Kane instead of Agüero. Emotionally, I'm now torn between happiness and relief! I was so worried about it at the gameweek deadline. But it looks like I'm on course to halve my rank and move within striking distance of the top 10k. So often this season fortune has not favoured the brave so I'm delighted it has worked for once.

    Big congratulations to the Payet captainers, that was even braver and paid off handsomely!

    1. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I doubled up on the Saints and Cédric screwed me. 🙁

      1. Diva
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I'm sorry, that's tough luck. There was that risk with Cedric: VVD, Bertie and Fonte are worth the premium if you can afford it.

        1. Emp
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          hes started the last five in a row and they kept a cs everytime so it didnt really seem like a forseeable risk did it?

          1. Diva
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            I paid extra for VVD and Fonte because I've been burned too many times this season by the weaker option. Lucy was warning about the risk too. But yes, he did look to finally be gaining Koeman's trust.

            1. Emp
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              ye well i hope he starts next week now :/

    2. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Good job 🙂

      1. Diva
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks Andy.

    3. Jay_
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Well done mate

        1. Diva
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers Jay.

      • Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Congrats 🙂 . I am glad it's going well for you

        1. Diva
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks Adam. Long way still to go though...

    4. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      So, shall I cut my losses and move Austin on for Vardy?

      The alternative is to save, so that I can use the transfer towards GW30; there is a chance that Austin will be getting more time by GW30 and he has a game for sure.

      Forster
      Ivanovic | Daniels | Cathcart
      Sánchez | Özil | Payet | Alli | Lingard
      Kane | Austin

      Hennessey | Williams | Simpson | Agüero

      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Err I'm getting Austin in INSTEAD of Vardy. He'll start next game. Keep.

        1. t4thomas
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          I am not sure he will.

          Koeman seems to love Pelle.

    5. Emp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      firmonho to arnie?

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    7. Efan Ekoku Pops
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Is it worth doing Sanchez > Payet?

      Went for a differential and it hasn't worked out so far.

    8. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      best trio pls? thx

      1.vvd + fonte + Lukaka
      2.vvd + bo jackson + kane

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

      Bench one for next GW:

      A) Kosc
      B) Smith
      C) Berty
      D) Azpi

    10. A.T
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Can anyone help? I always forget this one. Is it form over fixtures or fixtures over form?

      1. andy85wsm
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        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Bit of both 😉