Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – West Ham vs Man United

A hectic afternoon with points aplenty will hopefully continue with the tea-time kick-off at the London Stadium.

With Sergio Aguero emerging from the bench to return a goal and potential bonus points at the Etihad, our attention now switches to the red side of Manchester and their own talismanic goalscorer – Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Heavily backed by FPL managers once again, the Swede takes on the Hammers with 24.1% of the Gameweek 20 armbands strapped to his bicep.

Elsewhere, Jose Mourinho recalls Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo at centre-back as two of five changes to his line-up; Henrikh Mkhitaryan earns his second successive start.

For West Ham, Andy Carroll drops to the bench having started the last four Gameweeks. Mark Noble and Andre Ayew also drop out as Pedro Obiang, Manuel Lanzini and Sofiane Feghouli earn starts.

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

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

    Anyone rooting for Bournemouth CS here?

    1. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Nah

      Sanchez(c)...but probably Ake off the bench for Alonso

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

      Everyone who's anyone has Ake

  2. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    You'd never know West Ham have 10 men, Man U have been shocking.

    1. BabyB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Attack has been slow but done what they needed.

  3. SANTACLAUS
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    What the bonus points allocation so far?

  4. JÆKS ⭐
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Already 30 points behind my ML rival this week lol 😀

    Alonso Pieters Sanchez Costa vs Benteke + 30

    This probably isn't going to work 😀

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

      Its ok. Ive hit 1k points yet someone who has not checked since GW 1 in my ML is having a week and will be in first.

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Haha yea it's harsh, although in all fairness, hitting 1000 points now isn't really a great overall score ....

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

          I mean I am an average FPL player. I would say 300k is average.

          1. JÆKS ⭐
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Surely you'll get there! I was hoping for a top 1000 finish this year since I finished just outisde the top 1k last year but I'm sitting at 30k atm. Was on 3k for a few weeks this season though

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

              Thats impressive. Second season here. Been inside 100k before and I was there last year too. Hitting a rough stretch right now and its killing my rank and my ML which I should win

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

    Odds on Jose not seeing the red card challenge or the offside?

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

    Herrera (30) Ibra (29) Rojo (28) - bonus as it stands. (Jones on 27)

  7. Gerd Mueller’s thighs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Missed offside call probably going to cause me to lose in Cup...

    And the poor red card decision in first half didn't help.

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

    Get into the 6 yard box ffs Ibra

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

    All set up for a Sanchez hattrick

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      May your words be blessed

    2. jurgenklopp.8
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      umm yes please

    3. YankeeDoodleDandy
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Really doubt it. Bournemouth defense is on form

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Not sure if serious

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

        Ok Sanchez brace so 😎

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

      Yes please

  10. ★Kuntheman★
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    People keeping Pogba? This is the first game I've watched him in a while and I'm not too happy with his positioning...

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

      Pogba gets a lot of shots off, and they are always so close. Besides Ibra, he is the enxt pick. Before Mkihi for sure

    2. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      He plays box to box, and his fitness allows him to remain involved even when tracking back. I have him and won't be letting go anytime soon, I'm guessing.

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

    Ibra fk time

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

    Get out the baps Herrera, no one has you....

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

    noooo...want pogba on fk

  14. PvA
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    A Utd own goal from Jones or something would mean Ibra gets winning goal BPS and 3 BAPS

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Mindblown!

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

      Great mister trash talk is here.

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

      He's already on for three

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

      He'll be given the 3.

  15. How I met your Mata
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Will aguero get the winning goal bonus points to then get him all 3 baps?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      added it seems.

      1. How I met your Mata
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

  16. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    I just need jones to sneak into that 1bps spot.

  17. Toby Lerone
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Who do I get in for Cedric and origi? 0.1 itb

    In thinking Jones and rondon (-4)

  18. HVT
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Ibra/Lukaku/Defoe all beating the 12.8m man.

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

      He has been beating them for some seasons now, cut him some slack, will ya?

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Old news, only as good as your current points-this game has no room for sentiment.

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

          I hope I don't see him in your team against Everton.

    2. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Just need Costa, Kane and Sanchez to do the same now to drive the point home 🙂

  19. Lawrø
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Rashford hammy?

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

    Nordwhateverhisfaceis YC

    1. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Nordveit

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

        Bless you

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

    An offside goal bumps Jones out of BPS 🙁

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

      Just be happy with the cs

    2. MTPockets
        7 years, 5 months ago

        very mild karma

    3. KUNingas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Will Cedric drop tonight?

    4. Baby Face Nelson
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Only Lallana let me down today.

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Forster too for me

      2. Arteta
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Same.

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

      Slaven Bilic could be heading to the stands for a few games after the post match interview and he would be right to let it rip

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

      Rashford MOTM

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

        Would have thought Feghouli myself

    7. YankeeDoodleDandy
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Quit moaning you Jones owners. Be happy with a cleanie

      1. Baby Face Nelson
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        word

    8. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      FPL should just award more points for goals which is does effectively anyway and then award bonus for MOTM.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Rubbish.

      2. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        There does seem to be a great disparity between BPS and how well someone actually played.

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

        No Ibra capt?

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

        I was thinking that. MOTM like Sky gives is more meaningful

    9. Geoff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      What about a front three?

      Pretty sure I want to keep Ibra and Kane, but Defoe looks tempting, Benteke maybe, and Lukaku too with his fixtures.

      Anyone else looking for three up top? Which three of Ibra, Aguero, Costa, and Kane look best?

      Is this too much to invest up front?

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Defoe (Lukaku) /Ibra/Costa looks ideal

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

        That's the million dollar question and it will constantly change and make your head hurt all season.

        Personally I prefer 2 of Ibra, Aguero, Costa, and Kane. (Currently on Ibra and Cosra) It gives way more balance to the rest of the squad.

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

          I mostly agree but all four are firing. Costa Kane Ibra is just so tempting.

          Philips and.. Cabaye maybe allow it for me

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

        Ibra Benteke and Lukaku. Extra cash to use elsewhere.

        1. Geoff
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Interesting, fixtures are certainly there.

          Not sure where I'd want to invest that money though

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

      Full time

      Somebody get Mike Dean to the helicopter

    11. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Full time yet?