Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – Sunday

The curtains are closed on the weekend action as Liverpool face Watford at Anfield and Manchester City battle Arsenal on home turf. The latter fixture carries the most gravity in terms of league positioning, with both sides still searching for a guaranteed top-four berth.

Man City place joint-third for goals (10) across their last four outings, despite mustering the third-fewest attempts (37). They ultimately profited from the best shot accuracy (62%) and shot-conversion rate (27%) of any side. Conversely, the Gunners charted third for attempts (71) and shots inside the box (44) yet chalked up just four goals, giving rise to the fifth-worst shot-conversion rate (5.6%). Nonetheless, no team conceded fewer goals (one) than Arsenal over the last four matches.

Liverpool’s attack was the busiest during their last four, ranking joint-fifth for goals (nine), top for attempts (80) and top for shots on target (26). The Merseysiders’ defence failed to hold up its end of the bargain, though, conceding six goals. Shifting our focus onto Watford, they placed joint-third for shots conceded (38) and joint-top for big chances conceded (11) across their previous four match-ups, underlining the obliging nature of their back line and offering further encouragement to the Reds attack.

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  1. Jøssy ⭐
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    So... I'm thinking how to put the final nail in the coffin of my ML rival next week....

    Gomes
    Bellerin - van Aarnholt - Gabriel
    Sanchez (C) - Hazard - Payet - Townsend
    Aguero - Carroll - Sturridge

    Hart - Lanzini - Fuchs - Simpson

    A) Sturridge > Defoe? or other?
    B) Townsend > Tadic/Mane
    C) Both
    D) Other....

    1. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      C.. Both look good

      1. Jøssy ⭐
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers Nidge!

    2. Ayew Serious
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Sturridge to Giroud/Long

      1. Jøssy ⭐
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks Ayew!

      2. Jøssy ⭐
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Would love to get another Arsenal attacker, but I'm tripled up on Arsenal already

        1. Ayew Serious
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Oh yeah. Long then

  2. HVT
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Playing Lanzini over Sanchez was always a gamble, hopefully he starts to repay our faith.

  3. KingNidge
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Fantasy team picked for the Euros pretty tough actually

    Cant wait for the thousands of RMT's and a template forming for that zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Any Irish lads look like bargains. Randolph could be an OK pick

      1. KingNidge
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Got Stevie Davis in but yeah there are a few potential decent picks from the irish teams

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

      where can we play this ?

  4. ☆Khaz
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Haha, rival in my work league has played his bench boost chip this week, and the bench has a total of zero points. Poor guy.

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Do you know, I don't think you're being genuinely sympathetic here ..... schadenfreude.
      Good fun though 🙂

      1. ☆Khaz
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        That's correct, no sympathy. 😀

  5. KingNidge
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Some great prices knocking around for the golden boot at the euros for anyone interested

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Gru

    2. Ayew Serious
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Based on the groups I think it will be Ronaldo, Griezeman or Muller

      1. KingNidge
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Martial 25/1 worth a few quid me thinks.. Reus at 33s

        1. Ayew Serious
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Yep. Its usually sorted in group stages

          Someone could get 4 against Albania etc

          1. KingNidge
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            All over those two.. France to win outright and Martial double would return a serious amount.. will have loads of wee bets like that

  6. JAC THE CAT
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Many bringing Kane back for GW38?

    1. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Nope made my bed

    2. Jøssy ⭐
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      No

    3. thunder_mike
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Probably, but just to cover rival.

    4. Too Mane Men
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      No Dembele = no Kane. The prophecy is true.

  7. ☆Khaz
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Bench two:
    a) Iwobi (AVL)
    b) Carroll (stk)
    c) Firmino (wba)
    d) Defoe (wat)

    cheers

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

      No

    2. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Firm unlikely to play so him and Carroll

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

        He can score off the bench though

        1. Annie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          he won't be risked

    3. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Firmino won't play so you are settled there. Iwobi

    4. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      looks good mate

    5. ☆Khaz
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Cheers guys, Firmino and Iwobi the most likely, then.

      1. ☆Khaz
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Guess Iwobi vs. Carroll is the real headache...

  8. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Huge lesson learnt this year. Go differential and punty with your defense and template with attack. At least 5 from 8 attacking players should be template.

    Others lessons learnt this year?

    1. Mr. Bean
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Form over Fixtures

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Fixtures create form

    2. Jøssy ⭐
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      I'd challenge that, cos Toby, Bellerin and Fuchs were VERY template and great picks.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Fuchs was differential

        1. Jøssy ⭐
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Maybe, outside of FFS to be fair

      2. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        I am not saying don't pick the usual defenders at any cost but you are allowed to punt now and then. I sold Mahrez and paid the price...

        1. Ayew Serious
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          I disagree. I sold Ozil when everyone had him and it worked out for me

    3. Ayew Serious
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Don't do stuff because everyone else is

      1. Leaf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        That would of helped this year

      2. Jøssy ⭐
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Oh, Amen!! I made too many FFS sheep moves when I thought I had a better idea, and it turned out I did.

        On the flipside, my FFS friends have flagged some great moves to me too, so swings-and-roundabouts.

    4. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Same as last year but forgot it

      If a cheapy emerges from a top team get him! , regardless if you think he's the real deal
      Alli this year , Kane last , Ramsey year before
      Could also say Mahrez although harder to know Leicester were a top team

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah get him early and stop being so smart. Even it fails the damage that you can feel is huuuuuuuuuuge

    5. Captain Vantastic™
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Most of the lessons we learn every year are proven wrong the next year.

      1. Leaf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Play boring for guaranteed rank
        Play Maverick for fun and kicks

      2. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Ville Ronka disagrees

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Reply to CV

    6. *sigh*
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      If it ain't broke don't try to fix it

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

    Are the bonus final now?

  10. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Anybody else having a horrific DGW? 😎

    1. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      \o/

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Everyone. Hope midweek will save us

        1. Ayew Serious
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Speak for yourself

    2. tm245
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Mid weeks are when things turn around.

  11. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    As things stand, I am 37 points in the lead of my ML.

    Only real differential close rival has is Barkley. Should I bring Barkley in just to block him or is 37 points not far enough ahead?

    1. thunder_mike
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Barkley won't get 37 points

  12. ☆Khaz
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    RMT tool has Rose projected at 0 points next gw, been like this for a weeks time. Is there something I'm not aware of, or is the tool bugged?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      bugged for rose

      1. Rhinos
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        rosebug

      2. ☆Khaz
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        cheers

  13. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    My rival is really lucky with keepers this dear. First Darlow and now Ward is injured so Mig plays 🙁 The Butland factor I can accept somehow

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Here is hoping Don Vitto to repay me midweek

    2. *sigh*
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Asked this question an hour ago will above an not come into the equation?

      1. *sigh*
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Damn autocorrect BOGDAN

  14. tm245
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Missed all the action traveling this weekend. What is the story w Pedro?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      injured

    2. Captain Vantastic™
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Same story with Pedro

    3. tm245
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Sanchez first sub, I'll take that! Cheers.

      1. Chimwe Chikomba Tasa
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        He'll probably play on Wed though. Knocks usually don't put away people for long. Unless if it was a Costa one.

  15. thunder_mike
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    GW38 (small lead in ML)
    Defoe >
    a) Kane (cover rival)
    b) Long
    c) Keep Defoe.

    1. ☆Khaz
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      a) if ML is main goal
      c) if not

    2. BB-8
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      C. Defoe is in good form

  16. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    My main ML rival has Coutinho and Barkley as differentials.

    Is it worth even covering them with Milner and 37 point lead for final GW?

    1. ☆Khaz
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      No need for special cover imo. 37 point lead is solid with only one week left to play.

  17. Rhinos
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Gutted for Welbeck but purely in fpl terms it means Giroud nailed surely. Ok there ar eother options but given Arsenal need to win surely he start.
    Lukaku to Giroud?

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Ye. No doubt

      1. BENOIT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Gru to start, but surely you have other upgrades to look at rather than ditching Lukaku (NOR) ?

  18. fickle
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    So it turns out my benching of Sanchez was a terrible decision

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      could have told you that yesterday

  19. Rhinos
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    New post

  20. Jøssy ⭐
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Sanchez has outscored very single one of my attacking players so far... In fact, every single one of my players 😐

    1. Jøssy ⭐
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Oh... and he's on my bench

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        He is on my bench, too ... 😉

        1. Jøssy ⭐
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          The git!! At least I'm playing Carroll, Payet & Lanzini!!

          😆

  21. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Where do you stand on the Kistiakowsky-Wilson (K-W) semi-empirical rules of products?

  22. fickle
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    no baps for aguero 🙁

  23. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Is there any chance of Coutinho or Firmino playing the full 90 in the next game?

    1. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      1%

      1. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Klopp should tell us the starting 11 now.. its the least he could do.

        1. Annie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          I just hope Sturridge starts

  24. borat
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    chances of martial playing midweek. i dont want him to play actually. sanchez my first sub

  25. Uncle Gamst
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Sakho > Cresswell - meh but another game to redeem hinself.
    Kane > Defoe
    Played Sergio, Sanchez and KdB

    Got to be happy with that; my closest rival has played bench boost and is now 54 points behind me.

    He has 12 players left this week against my 5 but I have Triple Captain left for GW38.

    Gonna be close I think so a Payet goal and Pool payers rested would be welcome

  26. KLOPPTOMANIA
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    So to finish off my ML rival, currently 20 pts or so behind:

    Firmino to Manė?

    DDG
    Kos Bellerin PvA
    Hazard Payet Mahrez Sanchez
    Carroll Defoe Kun
    (Firmino, Reid, Simpson)

  27. Swan - Villa Proud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Just 500 precious places below 5k. Still have faith it will be done

  28. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Sick of Ozil 😕

    Been so threatening his last few games and now he gets injured before AVL

    Will he play? 🙄

    1. chinmusic
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      I think he will. He perhaps wouldn't have if Arsenal won today. Could be a sweet differential.