Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – Saturday

The Gameweek rolls on with no less than six three o’clock kick-offs to monitor. Fantasy Football managers will need to spread their attention, with a vast array of talent on show.

Eden Hazard’s 25% ownership will be expecting big things from their man at home to Burnley. The Belgian has returned in both his outings thus far but will likely face a rearguard action from the visitors at the Bridge.

Equally, Riyad Mahrez is heavily backed to produce against Swansea at the King Power. The Algerian haunted the South Wales club with four goals last season and remains in 27% of squads ahead of today’s kick-off.

Everton’s Romelu Lukaku makes his return to the fray in the home clash with Stoke as he bids to attempt to break up the Aguero/Ibrahimovic monopoly in our frontlines. Whilst down at St Mary’s, Dusan Tadic and Nathan Redmond will be bidding for our attention in midfield as they face struggling Sunderland.

Christian Benteke makes his Crystal Palace debut at Selhurst Park as winless Palace and Bournemouth clash, whilst at Vicarage Road, Arsenal will attempt to kick-start their season with a win over Watford with Mesut Ozil returning to the Gunners’ line-up.

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

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  1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    So Vardy and Firmino for Ibra and Bolasie for a hit went well then.

    Need 15 points from Zlatan to make it worthwhile.

  2. Mr KFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    When are you thinking of playing your WC? I am considering playing it now.

    1. Jamie_GAWA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I really want to now to get Ozil but if Pogba does well then I'm stuck

      1. Mr KFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Do we know when the next international break is?

  3. Giovanni Giorgio
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Mark Ogden
    "No sign of David de Gea in pre match warm up at Hull"
    "Romero and Johnstone spent last ten mins warming up. No suggestion as yet that DDG not playing"

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  5. AnotherBareBum
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    A guy in my mini league has triple capt nolito?

    1. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Sweet, casualz

  6. noquarternt
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    How many penalties have there been so far this season?

  7. FISSH
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    no way of fitting Ozil in without a -8.. time to WC over the international break to make some value too?

  8. Jimmy Boy
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Is Holding going to continue starting, at least until Gabriel returns?

  9. Messien
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Best Tadic replacement? Already have Barkley

    1. Jimmy Boy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Torn between the following:

      Lamela
      Lallana
      Cazorla
      Walcott

      1. Messien
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Same haha except Lallana don't like Liverpool fixtures. Leaning Lamela atm.

        1. Jimmy Boy
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          I keep thinking Lamela but one look at the Arsenal fixtures and my head starts to hurt again

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

    If you have Aguero and Ibrahmimovic, which striker will be best option to fill 3rd spot? I normally play my team in 3-4-3 formation
    A. Defoe
    B. Negredo
    C. Any other striker below 7.1m

    1. The Donald
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      probably A

    2. Messien
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Rondon for me

    3. ***00tennis***
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Rondon, although WBA don't create/score a ton of goals...he has good stats & when they do they will come from him...... and their fixtures are fab for next 6 weeks or so....well worth a punt

  11. Teror
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    So my -8 for this GW has only partially worked out so far.

    Tadic > Lamela = 3 / 5
    Firmino > Barkley = 5 / 2
    Vardy > Ibra = 6 / ?

    made up 7 points so far. Would have double that if I stuck, although I would've lost a total of 0.3 on team value and the players I got in have risen by a total of 0.4 since last friday, bringing my team value to 101.2. Only feeling slightly regretful about one of those hits. Getting rid of Tadic and getting Ibra in were no brainers for me.

  12. RubberDucky
      7 years, 8 months ago

      So glad I dont pay attention to goals imminent and stick with gut.

      As a result got rid of Tadic and didn't look at Barkley as too inconsistent.

    • CostaCoffee
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Friend of mine Played bench boost with Dann and Morgan on the bench.. luckily his starting 11 were poor

    • BB-8
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Do these moves warrant a Wildcard?

      Foster Valencia Friend Pieters Firmino Oscar Redmond Gray
      To
      Pickford Williams Collins McAuley Sanchez Lamela Bolasie Puncheon Diamonde

      1. BB-8
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Capoue also in the first bunch*

    • Jonny Sutt
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Is Holgate loosing his place when Coleman is back?

      1. Styles_X
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Yes

    • Oliver Tockman
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I've been wanting to put in Walcott but I'm worried about Perez filling in on the right, which Wenger says is a possibility. Thoughts on where Perez will play? Is Walcott nailed on that right wing?

      cheers!

      1. Messien
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Wondering the same thing

        1. Oliver Tockman
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          good, lets start a discussion

      2. dogtanion
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Theo actually just put in one of his more rounded performances in terms of ball retention,pressing and winning back posession ..would be amazed if he doesn't keep his place and the Ox gives way for Perez eventually.

    • Jonny Sutt
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Is anyone sticking with Tadic? Did he play well?

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

        Jumping ship personally.

    • Postman Ty
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Seriously don't understand why Mkhitarian and Smalling aren't in the starting 11...?

    • Jimmy Boy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      How do these transfers look for my wc:

      DDG > Foster
      VVD > Shaw
      Friend > Holding
      Martial > Lamela
      Tadic > Fer
      Gray > Zlatan
      Negredo > Defoe

      Got it planned out but may wait until tomorrow's results to execute it.

      1. itwaswritten
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Besides Tadic (Zlatan instead for example), the previous team looks better. Lol.

        1. itwaswritten
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Sell Tadic and get a cheaper replacement & then get Ibra somehow.

    • Postman Ty
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Ibra's athleticism is unreal. I'm kind of surprised we don't see that from more players.

      1. phace
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        He has a black belt in taekwondo iirc

    • Postman Ty
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Cazorla a real option now?

      1. dogtanion
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        shouldn't be anywhere near the starting line up imo but turning into a decent fantasy prospect..football..bloody hell

    • itwaswritten
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Valencia goal & assist incoming!

    • JasonG123
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Tadic to Theo?

    • Beanz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Zlatan time

    • Filthbomb
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      What's the league code fir the fantasy football scout league please?

      1. Yankee Toffee
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Go to the homepage and scroll down

    • Jossy's Giants
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      What do people think about Mahrez/VVD to Hazard/Friend for a -4 hit. I've got other decent defenders and top forwards - midfield is pretty weak though, so I want to boost that.
      Mahrez/Tadic/Phillips/Townsend/Cap

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

      Knee feels terribly jerky

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

      QQ

      A - Sanchez & Sterling
      B - Ozil & Mahrez

      For medium term at least

      1. Yankee Toffee
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        A

    • Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Redmond and Ibra to Alexis and Tekkers -4?