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. Van der Faart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Would you shift any of these defenders for Ake?

    Jones Alonso Pieters Friend Brunt

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      At a push, Friend.

    2. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Wasteful on your TV isn't this?

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

      waste of FT

      1. Van der Faart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thought that might be the answer. Need funds for Defoe. Will look elsewhere I think

    4. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Pieters if you have Grant.

  2. StoichkovFPL
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Origi won't drop tonight, right?

    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Probably not

    2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Not so far

  3. Ibralicious
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Rate my unorthodox WC please:

    Grant
    Alonso / Chambers / Ake
    Sanchez / Hazard / Phillips / Allen
    Ibra / Kane / Costa

    (Randolph / De Roon / Ward / Kaboul or Djilobodji)

    0.1 ITB

    Cheers!

    1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn't call this unorthodox but good

      1. Ibralicious
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks, a lot would consider it too top-heavy I thought

    2. istanbul05
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I like it. 7.5/10

      1. Ibralicious
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks

    3. Az
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      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I was expecting something a bit more unorthodox than this 😉
      looks good though!

      1. Ibralicious
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Haha sorry to disappoint, cheers!

    4. TokyoRisingSun
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Lose Hazard and upgrade Allen

    5. Dasher0303
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Hazard, Kane to Alli, Lukaku??

      Then get maybe two of brunt or Baines and an arsenal defender instead of ward and kaboul

      1. Jamie_GAWA
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Definitely this

      2. Ibralicious
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks, I guess I'll watch the fixtures this GW and take a call on that. Main ideology is keeping all the heavy hitters with budget options so won't want to miss out on Haz if he's on form.

    6. NIGHTHIKER - I Kane, I Shaw…
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I like it. Might be tempted by a WBA defender with their upcoming fixtures, and maybe switch Allen out for McArthur if he as expected reclaims his place in the team after injury. Is the Ward Burnley or Palace's?

      1. Ibralicious
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Burnley's, and thanks!

  4. umerlfc
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Is going with Heaton as your only playing keeper for the rest of the season, a very risky strategy?

    1. bojack
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Wouldn't say so but don't expect much away from home.

    2. KING_ZLATAN
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I'm sticking .. other positions more in need of using transfers

      1. umerlfc
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I have the same issue. The most I can hope for is that I can change to 2 playing keepers when I'll play my Wildcard and that's not soon

    3. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      All I care about is having a playing keeper.

      1. umerlfc
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        So I'll stick with Pickford as my bench fodder then

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

    Going Rondon over Defoe this week = red arrows ..

  6. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Any news on evans ? How bad his injury was ?

  7. istanbul05
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Mane to:
    A) Alli
    B) Eriksen
    C) Haz
    D) Wally

    Barragan/Evans (-4)to:
    A) Brunt
    B) Baines
    C) Jones
    D) Bellerin (would mean I can't get Haz above)

    1. KING_ZLATAN
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A

      D

      Looks good

  8. Az
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    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    My word Swanseas next 6 games are brutal...

    1. andy85wsm
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      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Crystal Palace is okay 🙂

      1. Az
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        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        oops, after palace 🙂

    2. tisza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Siggy going this week - hopefully after a goal which should save his value until I can decide on a replacement.

  9. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Thought nyom wasn't going to ACON?? Wtf?

    He's red flagged??

    1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah very unclear from WBA -

        1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          WBA very clear

          1. Coaly
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            They can't force him to do it

    2. NIGHTHIKER - I Kane, I Shaw…
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Still up in the air at the moment. Double edged sword for Brunt owners if he does go; makes Brunt more nailed on but will be playing LB.

  10. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Philips this years Mahrez?

  11. andy85wsm
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    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Think Sanchez has a good chance of beating Ibra but its nice to have a consistent captain choice (even if it was offside).

    Sanchez (c) next week though?

    1. Az
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      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      definitely.
      Swansea are the pits!

    2. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Absolutely

    3. bojack
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Undoubtedly. Also captained him this week.

    4. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Kane (c) for me Sanchez (vc)

      1. andy85wsm
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        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Kane a great choice too. Dont think i can get him next week but perhaps one after

    5. Ridcully
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I like having a consistent, more explosive option than Costa. I will be going Sánchez next week.

  12. dhamphiir
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Joey Barton has re-joined Burnley

    1. Tommy J
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Announced 3-4 weeks ago.....

    2. Oven Glover
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks Marty McFly

    3. Arn De Gothia
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I hate that person

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

    Anyone else thinking Hazard has until Hull and then goes.

    I like the look of the funds a switch to Coutinho would give me.

    1. Az
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      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      yeah I think so.
      Alli probably coming back in for me.

    2. French Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Cost per points returned is poor. Been bottling transfering him out for weeks now

      1. andy85wsm
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        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Same ppg as Kane since Kane returned from injury. 6.8

        Granted that does include his 19 point haul

    3. Jamie_GAWA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Will be doing this so I can go and do Benteke>Lukaku

    4. matiakez
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah on borrowed time for me.

      Only really have him as Costa cover which in itself isn't really working..

    5. Assisting the assister
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Yep keep delaying switching him to Alli or will wait for Couts. Also keep delaying moving Firmino out too....still believing he'll get a haul one day....surely

  14. Blunderland
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    What would you do?

    1.)Alonso to Baines and Siggy to Coutinho
    OR
    2.)Walker to Jones and Siggy to Coutinho

    1. Az
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      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I'd lose Siggy but not Alonso or Walker.
      No one else you can downgrade?

      1. Blunderland
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Not really. Don't want to lose Eriksen, Hazard (No costa) or Sanchez or Ibra. Really struggling here

        1. Ephurion
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          What's your full team and any itb?

  15. French Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Lads, is Nyom of to AFcon yes or no ?

    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      He's flagged

  16. Scotty B
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Is the below worth a WC?
    Pickford, Amat, Clyne, Evans, Capoue, Aguero
    >>>>>
    Foster, Chambers, Ake, Jones, Antonio, Costa

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Wildcarding Aguero out?

    2. Pirlø's Pen
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Surely not ha

  17. Assisting the assister
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    2FTs. Best replacement for Zaha?

    A. Snoddy
    B. Phillips
    C. Stanislas

    Thanks all...

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      b

    2. Guru Mediation
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B by far

  18. Van der Faart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Anichebe to Defoe
    Eriksen to Alli

    -4?

    Pull the trigger?

    1. Pino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Yes to A no to B

      1. Van der Faart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        B is to allow the extra funds for A.

    2. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      No point taking out Eriksen

    3. Danstoke82
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Yep.

  19. matiakez
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Is it time to move Clyne on?

    He's done me well for a good while now but fixtures iffy and my back line looks particularly iffy next week..

    Rose the most probable switch.

    1. Klip Klopp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      i would

    2. Dasher0303
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Go Baines instead

      1. matiakez
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Already got him in last gw.

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

      Do it. Baines is a great shout for replacement

    4. Yav
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I just got rid of him for Baines.

  20. Jakarta
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    What's the official line on when Coutinho will be back?

    1. umerlfc
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Nothing official but expected by the end of this month

  21. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    No!

    1. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Reply fail @ Scotty

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      😮

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Bad dog!

  22. Klip Klopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Cedric to McAuley or Ake (can't afford Brunt)

    1. Dasher0303
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Ake, look at West Brom fixture

      1. Klip Klopp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        there fixtures are great after Spurs?

    2. Ephurion
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I might be crazy but I'm keeping Cedric. Head injury means he probably don't miss next game, and they got good fixtures coming. The spot has been his with the exception of him being sick/injured and this one game were they also rested Fonte from the backline.

  23. Dasher0303
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    What should I do about this team???

    Heaton Pickford
    Alonso Jones Barragan Nyom Smith
    Sanchez Hazard Lallana Siggy Allen
    Ibra Costa Anichebe
    0.4itb and 1ft

    Thinking about WC, or taking a minimum -4 or -8, want to get rid of Pickford, Barragan, smith, nyom (going AFCON), Siggy, anichebe

    Suggestions????

    1. dhamphiir
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Transfer out Nyom and Siggy

    2. Pino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Downgrade Siggy to DeRoon, that shoud give you money to upgrade Anichebe. Sell Nyom to Ake. I believe they are same price and you are g2g.

  24. bojack
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    I think one of the best pieces of advise for FPL is "don't panic". Prices will rise but they'll also fall again!

  25. matiakez
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone else stuck with foster as their only keeper?

    They just can't buy a clean sheet...

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Least you've got a keeper

      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        This. Happy with foster tbh

    2. bojack
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah and considering some of their upcoming games pretty happy. He got 5 pts away at Arsenal!

  26. S.Agueroooooo
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    With Sturridge getting injured, mane off to afcon, cout coming back from injury should origi be fairly safe to keep?

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

    2. Jamie_GAWA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Depends, could be Coutinho-Firmino-Lallana but if Sturridge isn't fit then most likely Origi will play.

      Without Mané there KLOPP may go for a slight different approach but one of Stu/Origi will fill the 'get in behind role' most likely

  27. Pino
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    A or B?

    Heaton (Jaku)
    Jones Alderweireld Alonso (Ake Amat)
    Phillips Pogba Lallana Sanchez (DeRoon)
    Ibra Aguero* Defoe*
    1.4 ITB

    Heaton (Jaku)
    Jones Alderweireld Alonso (Ake Amat)
    Phillips Pogba Lallana Sanchez (DeRoon)
    Ibra Costa* Kane*
    0.2 ITB

  28. Jamie_GAWA
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Sale value check?

    105.3

    1. Paul
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Even my TV ain't that high 😛

    2. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      50% off

    3. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Nowhere near that!

      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        102.8

    4. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      100.4 😎

      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        😀

  29. KISSES
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Best striker to bring in for next 4 GWs? I have Costa and Zlatan, only striker I cannot afford is Aguero.

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Get the money for Aguero.

    2. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Kane

    3. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Kane

    4. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Aguero

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

      I have ibra Costa & Kane.
      Helps me to cope with not having Aguero

    6. Alexis Nonsense
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Kane, Giroud or Lukaku?

      I opted for Giroud (with Costa & Ibra)

      1. Yav
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Kane coz he takes pens

  30. Jazz!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Phillips is consistently getting returns ... Starting to annoy me as a Rondon owner. Is he the real deal?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Corners were his source of points today. Can't see him doing much vs Spurs, but you never know. Great value.