Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – Man City vs West Ham

After a stilted stalemate at the Hawthorns, it’s fair to say that we’re looking forward to some fireworks from the tea-time kick-off.

Manchester City host West Ham United at the Etihad as they bid to keep pace with Manchester United and Chelsea and make it three wins from three.

Pep Guardiola makes two changes, introducing Gael Clichy at left-back for Aleks Kolarov and handing a start to Nolito at the expense of Jesus Navas.

The Hammers are again without Dimitri Payet, with his absence surely set to lead to another mass exodus in FPL terms.

Slaven Bilic has changed shape in a bid to repeat last season’s victory in Manchester, recalling Angelo Ogbonna to a three-man rearguard.

Former Manchester United starlet, Ashley Fletcher, makes his first Premier League start up front in a 3-5-2 setup. Sam Bryam drops to the bench, whilst Håvard Nordtveit misses out through injury. Manuel Lanzini is fit enough for the bench.

All eyes will be Sergio Aguero – he heads into this encounter backed with the captaincy by 32% of FPL managers, just 1% less than Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who stalled with a two-point return at Hull on Saturday.

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

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  1. jay_walker
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Hey guys: quick question: If I've already done a double transfer, does a wildcard remove the point hit?

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

      Yes

    2. Rafa is a Geordie
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

      1. jay_walker
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks. I was drunk last night and made som irrational moves...

        1. Klopp's Kids
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          drunk moves are from the heart

        2. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Congratulations . That is the sign of a true FPL player returning to the game when you are 7 bags to the wind.

          1. Clump
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            ^ 🙂

  2. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Monaco 1-0 PSG

    João Moutinho goal

  3. FPL Footy Show Pod
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Actually.... Just dawned on me...

    Might leave the double Southampton and not have to take a hit... Switch Redmond out to a 6.0 after GW4 and then bring Kun back after GW5

    Makes sense right? Just not comfortable with the amount in the bank!!!!

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Are you related to Advice Mallard?

  4. The Gambler.
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Oh Turan you muppet!

  5. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    What is the maximum points hit you would take before WCing -8 or -12

    1. Rafa is a Geordie
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      -8

    2. liiusions
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      -8 at very desperate times although it's never worth it

    3. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      - 12

  6. Dr Robotnik
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    I appologise for this post, as I'm sure it's all that's been discussed since today's game, but could someone who watched either game please answer these questions?

    What are the chances of Aguero and Lamela getting bans?

    How many matches will the bans be for?

    Are bans specifically for EPL games, or will they be served in cup or European matches too?

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      High Low
      Both 3 games
      English league and cup games only

      1. Dr Robotnik
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        So Aguero could be out until GW7!?

        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          No, there is one cup tie and two Prem games

          1. Dr Robotnik
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            I have had such a good start that it seems crazy to WC. If Lamela is banned too then it may be worth it though. Do you know if Friend's injury is short term?

  7. How I met your Mata
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Best site for FPL price changes

      1. How I met your Mata
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers pal

  8. Net Gains
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on the following? Would you WC or make one change (if so, which):

    Heaton Foster

    Stones Shaw Morgan McAuley Amat

    Hazard Lamela Redmond Capoue

    Kun Ibra Gray

    1. Net Gains
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Sorry, forgot I also have Tadic!

    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Save the trade

  9. Rasping Drive
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    It's going to be a very interesting season; didnt take long to break the template.

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

      Yay! More fun this way!

  10. sminkypinky
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Where can i check the price changes?

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      fpl stats

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

        Thanks boys!

  11. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    How is this non-WC team?

    Heaton / Foster
    Stones / Souare / Friend / Evans / Amat
    Hazard / Barkley / Redmond / Townsend / Capoue
    Kane / Lukaku / Ibrahimovic

    Aguero>Kane leaves 2.5M ITB. Also, only one game left on Dembele's ban. Will be back for Sunderland (H).

    1. Rafa is a Geordie
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Won't be match fit, so don't bank on him starting immediately

  12. Maguire Van Dijk
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Er, did I just make a huge cockerel up?

    I made a couple of transfers, -32 accumulated. Confirmed the transfers.

    Didn't WC as what I understood, I can play my wildcard right up to the Saturday before the next gameweek begins on the 10th and the points won't be deducted...

    Transfer screen says 0 pts as it would, and that I can't play the wildcard without making a transfer first.

    Was confirming those transfers the wrong thing to do or if I play my wildcard before the 10th and say, make one transfer, the -32 wont be deducted?

    1. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I have no idea what you are talking about, but suffice to say all hits will be deducted when you play your WC

    2. Ridgewell's scores
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      If you play your wildcard they'll all be free.

    3. Fingerspitzengefühl
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      When you do another transfer and activate your WC, the hits will be gone 🙂

      1. Maguire Van Dijk
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers for the swift reply fellas, think I got it!

    4. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Just make another transfer and WC option will show

  13. Tactical Nuke
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Hi looking for some help, I've been playing for a while but trying to take it more seriously this year. Can someone break down how to play the price rise/fall game particularly this week to get the most out of it with a wildcard. Current team
    Forster Butland
    Friend Pieters Walker Stones Shaw
    Hazard Lamela Ibe Mahrez Redmond
    Aguero Gray Negredo
    Thanks in advance.

    1. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Buy the players that are rising and hope they go up by at least 0.2 so you can gain 0.1

      Don't sell anyone that you want in your WC squad.

      That's about it really.

      1. Tactical Nuke
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        For example Sanchez, Stirling anyone else?

        1. Sol
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          anyone else

  14. Dutchboy
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    How long after the incident do FA usually take to announce the ban ?

    1. red devil 7
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      its imminent

  15. 7alwachi
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    How likely is it that Gray will be banned? They say charged but that could just result in a fine right? Wrong?

    1. Rafa is a Geordie
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Could result in a fine, knowing the FA though they like to make a big statement. It's unprecedented, but like Suarez for his racism with evra. I'll be shocked if there's no ban (gray owner)

      1. 7alwachi
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Clinging on to the hope that it happened a long time ago and they'll be lenient with him, otherwise it's -8 instead of -4. Good luck

  16. The Gambler.
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Kun, Lamela and Gray potentially banned
    Stones and Friend potentially injured

    Wildcard or wait and see?

    1. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      think the injuries are minor so they'll be fine

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      in the same position, i am 100% wildcarding

    3. Rusty Nail
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Friend wasn't risked will be fine as will stones

  17. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    GW Rank Updated Now

    1. Clump
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Boy who cried Wolf or for real?

  18. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    will lamela be banned?

    1. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      definitely

    2. Fingerspitzengefühl
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Eye gouge roughly the same as sharp elbows? I'm afraid both Kun and Lamela will receive 3 match bans

  19. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Slightly off-topic, anyone on here been to Rome? Just booked a last minute deal and was wondering if anyone had any stellar advice? Giggity

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

      Don't drive if you can help it.

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        I have no plans to drive 🙂 got a hotel which is15min wak to colloseum and 20min to trevi fountain and pantheon

    2. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I last went 38 years ago (!) but those friends I know who have been more recently really rate the place.

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        🙂

    3. Rafa is a Geordie
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Incredible place. Book Sistine chapel tickets online before going, queue's can be huge. Try and catch a Roma / lazio game, good experience. Some decent restaurants by pantheon

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks Rafa, will book sistine chapel online! Think it's international break everywhere? but will check, cheers

    4. sminkypinky
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Walk, take in the sights and enjoy the cafes. Chill and enjoy! Don't try to see everything. Be wary of thieves near Termini station.

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers bud, I am staying near Termini station so will be cautious, walking everywhere too 🙂

    5. Frank Black
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah, don't think they have good Pizza just because it's Italy, they too have bad Pizza. If you want good Pizza make sure to find a place owned/run by people from Campania/Napoli.

      Also, beware of the prices, in some cases they'll try to charge you high prices for an okay coffee or ice cream while you could probably find one that's better and cheaper.

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks Frank, good advice

    6. Clump
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      When in Rome...

    7. 32chickens
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      walk ,walk ,relax and give lots of time for eating and drinking ,getting lost ;eating gelato and watching the italians-they are hilarious.
      personally i'd sit at a table outside the panthenon and soak it up-its not as expensive as you imagine.
      dont worry about termini-its much better than it was before and there are quality everyday eating possibilities there.
      go to the colosseum but dont queue-buy your tickets at the forum where there is no queue and then walk past the queues at the colly.

  20. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    3 week front 3. Ibra, Kaku & Tekkers?

    1. Rafa is a Geordie
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Like it

  21. Captain Vantastic™
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Has Mark told the casuals about price change sites?

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

      Yeah, plenty here know about it 😉

  22. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Didn't even realise we have 8.0 gk combo. Hello Pickford 🙂

    1. 7alwachi
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Hello Marshall to Hull

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Its Jakupovic place to lose now

    2. liiusions
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Hull getting a replacement keeper in

    3. Rusty Nail
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Sunderland looking a keeper probably a better one

  23. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    GW rank updated

  24. Sol
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    2 FT
    1.4 ITB

    jagielka Walker* Terry Amat lenihan
    Hazard Sanchez Barkeley Redmond Jedinak*
    Aguero Gray Callum Wilson

    A) Walker* > McAuley
    B) Jedinak* > Capoue (price increase tonight )
    D) Wait

    thanx

    1. Tactical Nuke
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Go with C

      1. Sol
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        lol C meant to be Wait

  25. StalkingDwarf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Hull defence. Do we think it's a sound investment? Is the Davies BAPS potential enticing?

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

      Yes absolutely, if no further injuries Davies could be really great prospect when their fixtures ease

    2. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yes, and attacking threat too.

    3. Net Gains
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Well... It's...Ye...no.

    4. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      hull will be good for cleansheets this year

  26. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    No love for Walcott at 7.5M? People used to punt on him when he was 9M!

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Better options about. Id rather save 0.5 and get Antonio, or spend a bit more and get barkley/sterling.

  27. liiusions
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone rank less than 100k thinking of WC'ing?

    1. red devil 7
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      no

    2. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Not yet, may take a -8 and save the WC for next international break.

    3. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      o/

      Lamela,Kun,Gray to be banned. Fuchs and Stones done nothing and losing value.

      1. Just Been On Loan
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        In exactly the same boat here. Currently around the 25k mark, but too many potential risks in staying still I think

  28. Bottom of the Barrel
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Capoue/Barkley/Mane/Tadic/Pogba

    Kun/Ibra/Dio

    A. Tadic > Antonio
    B. Tadic/Pogba/Kun > Haz/Ozil/9.0 or less forward
    C. Wait and transfer out Kun if he gets banned

  29. ihateramsey2
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    on a scale of 1-10 how nailed is Holgate? he's rising tonight

    1. red devil 7
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      3

    2. Rusty Nail
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      0 percent nailed Coleman back very soon

  30. reason17
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Help please.
    A) Nolito
    B) Sterling
    C) Sane

    Who is most nailed on and the best pick?

    1. Rusty Nail
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Obviously not C