Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Friday

Fantasy Premier League managers are handed the third Friday deadline of the season as Everton welcome Crystal Palace to Goodison this evening.

Ronald Koeman’s side suffered their first league reverse of 2016/17 against Bournemouth last week, yet in Romelu Lukaku, they boast one of the most in-form forwards in the top-flight.

The Belgian has racked up four goals and an assist in the last three and, despite being hampered by a toe problem, starts against the Eagles tonight.

Lukaku earned fourth spot in this week’s Captain Poll and faces a defence that has yet to register a clean sheet and is still devoid of the injured Scott Dann.

On the other side of the pitch, the Merseysiders will do well to subdue Christian Benteke.

The summer signing has scored in both his away appearances for the Eagles, helping them secure wins on the road at Middlesbrough and Sunderland.

A supporting cast that includes Wilfried Zaha, Andros Townsend and Jason Puncheon will be looking to breach a backline that’s conceded just two goals in the last four Gameweeks.

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  1. cruzex
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    who is Grant Leadbitter? good player?

    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Not really but he enjoys chewing pencils

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

      Well done mate . Unlike many after timers on here you posted your bet in advance. Big respect .

      1. Egg noodle
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Thank you Sir, good luck for the weekend.

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

          You too my friend.

      2. My Name Is Prince
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        lol

  3. Podge
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Think it'll be Mirallas and Baines to Antonio and Davies this week

    1. Dark_Mata
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Antonio in? I'm going Antonio out

      1. The Mighty One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Me too. Should have moved him for Wally this week.

  4. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    With nothing itb and Defence problems like many for next week

    Amat (A Ars)
    Kone (A Stoke)
    Valencia (A Liv)
    Evans (H Spurs)
    Williams (A City)

    A - Williams >> Cedric
    B - Valencia >> Vert
    C - Evans >> 4.5

    Any suggestions?

    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Fwiw probably playing AOA

  5. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Got a strike force of Kun ibra deeney

    Likely want to downgrade ibra...

    Who is best bet??

    Main options seem to be benteke rashford defoe...

    Any advice on who to go for?

    Thanks

    1. Dark_Mata
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Kaku or Slimani

    2. The Mighty One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I'm getting Lukaku in one way or another. I'm going to stop doubting him.

  6. ♤TeddyBear♤
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    You may think I am crazy but I bet you Gundogan gives pretty good returns at 5.4m. One to watch for me

    1. Dark_Mata
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      On watchlist

    2. COYS Down Under
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Could end up the PLs premier pre-assister but past stats suggest he won't provide any real fantasy returns.

    3. KOLASINA(C)
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Assister of an assister.

  7. Gregor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    :shades:

  8. Gregor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    😎