Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – Saturday

The Gameweek continues with a quartet of three o’clock fixtures with our attention drawn, in particular, to the Etihad Stadium.

Pep Guardiola’s has started 2017 by reinforcing his growing reputation as a villain amongst the Fantasy Football community by opting to bench Sergio Aguero against Burnley.

Brought in by more than 135,000 and handed the armband by 11% of all FPL managers, the Argentine will share his owners frustration having returned from a four-match ban with a blank at Anfield on Saturday.

Kelechi Iheanacho starts for City up front, Jesus Navas, Gael Clichy and Bacary Sagna also get the nod.

Elsewhere, Daniel Sturridge earns a first start since Gameweek eight as Jordan Henderson misses out with a heel injury for Liverpool at Sunderland. Divock Origi is benched again.

Fantasy managers will have high hopes of a convincing victory for Jurgen Klopp’s side at the Stadium of Light having witnessed the Black Cats’ capitulation at Turf Moor on Saturday. Adam Lallana was the top transfer target ahead of today’s deadline and has been captained by more than 100,000.

Meanwhile, Romelu Lukaku will be seeking a revival of his goalscoring form against Southampton at Goodison Park and, at The Hawthorns, Matt Phillips will carry the hopes of his 222,000 new owners ahead of a clash with Hull City.

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

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  1. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Those who WC'd, whats the plan for the DGWs?

    1. Hamish
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Did anyone seriously wildcard?

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Few on here last night ye.

      2. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Plenty of RMWCT on here last night

    2. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      They'll have to take hits or a serious amount of planning

    3. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Wait.

    4. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      to bring in the KEY players only, and take a reasonable amount of hits i guess, what i'll be doing anyway.

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

      We don't know if there will be any yet

      1. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        At least 3

      2. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Unless all Prem teams dont make the 5th/6th round then there will be some.

      3. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        by the time they do arrive it's likely to be too late anyway to claw back points at this rate

        1. Jimmers
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          New around here? Look at last years huge hauls

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            no, not at all, you new? it will still be too late

        2. Rainer
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Its were people who take the game more serious capitalize. If you still have a WC that is.

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            i do take it seriously, but when or is that bad, it still wont even pull you past the 200k mark.

    6. thericeking
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      mini wildcard.. 2ft and 2 -8trnsfs.. gives 4 transfers, that's enough to rack up a decent triple figure haul

  2. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Ever since Pep came in City's red card tally has really increased. Racking them up for fun these days. Tactical masterclass.

  3. AA33
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Why was Evans subbed?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Injured.

    2. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Gash

    3. Mr. Blonde
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Injured

    4. AA33
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks guys!

  4. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Can Nyom make 60 minutes?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Yes.

    2. Konig Luther
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      he can if don't see a red or get an injury

  5. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Aguero on at HT to sort out this mess you'd expect.
    Bad news for non owners..

    1. _Freddo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Aguero will come on and get sent off too (owner)

    2. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      For me he can just stay on bench - more than happy with San(c)hez stepping in

      1. Celt Abroad
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        I'd rather he stayed on my bench but I fear he will be on for a 10 minute run out in the second half.

  6. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Kun will come in to play defensive mid

  7. Ayew Holding Mee Cork
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    IS fernandinho suspended for 5 matches?

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      4. Only his 2nd red, no?

    2. MikeDuff
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      3rd red in his last 6 according to Jeff

  8. Duke Silver ☑
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    FFS'er should interview Pep after the match if City don't win.

    First question: "So Pep, Karma's a bitch, ain't it?"

  9. Shirokov(c)
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    The anger towards Pep on here is real

    Must be a good few Aguero owners lol

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      TBF the Pep hate/ridicule goes well beyond just Aguero themed stuff.

  10. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Firmino, Mane, what are you guys upto?

    1. Mr Arsenal
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Too many matches, this is Origi's time.

  11. Slartibartfast
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Lateriser 12 close

  12. tisza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    WBA - 3 at the back with Phillips and Brunt as wing-backs?

  13. The Enlightener
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Rage WC incoming....

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      already done my friend....

  14. AA33
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Guys here were hoping that Friend did a Nyom 😉

  15. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Nyom is having a great game

    1. Mull
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Fresh legs 😎

  16. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    WBA haven't had a shot

    Tony Pulis is a genius

    1. Shirokov(c)
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Yes they have

  17. ILOVEBAPS
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    What's best as 4th mid, 2nd, and 3rd best defender?

    A) Firmino, Chambers, McAuley
    B) Phillips, Bellerin, VVD.

  18. Les Bleus
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Sorry if this has been asked, but what minute did Nyom get subbed in?

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Like 28

      1. Les Bleus
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Awesome. Thanks.

    2. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      29.27.

    3. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      The right side of 30 mins to get a CS if...

    4. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      His plane to Gabon is at 6 😉

  19. FALCAO & MOU
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Kun will score a hattrick anyway.

    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      In the Cup on Friday night

  20. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Remember last GW - in the space of 5 mins - Costa goal, Pogba goal, Ibra assist etc. A day later Kane and Alli get a brace each. Long way to go....

    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      smart man

  21. Bleach †
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Firmino you donkey 🙁

  22. Shultan
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    How.many red cards have city now got under pep compared with pellegrini

    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Im gonna guess the tally is 3-1

  23. KING_ZLATAN
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    COME ON HEATON !!!

  24. Richd
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Kun is coming on, gonna score a brace and many bookmarked posts will be unleashed!!

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Yep

  25. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    I hate this fking bald Chandler Lee Mason

    1. Mull
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Could he beeee any balder?
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cklg3P_z78w

  26. Speédy
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    wow,i have brunt ,phillips and rondon playing,friend played

  27. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    It was a pretty bad tackle but i think a yc would have done Lee Mason likes the attention to be on him he is a bad ref

    1. Belsunz
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Two-footed tackle = red card. Don't blame ref for sticking with the rules.

      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        It was clumsy indeed but he keep his studs down i have seen players getting away with a lot worse i.e. Rojo

  28. Goodricke
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Kun warming up

  29. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    I've just realised I only have 2 players playing so far. Brunt and Foster. Lol.

  30. The Enlightener
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Aguero warming up vigorously!