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. JÆKS ⭐
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Repost
    After an awful gw so far, would you save the FT or make some rage transfers?

    Valdes
    Alonso Holebas Pieters
    Sanchez Hazard Eriksen JRod
    Ibra Costa Origi

    Thinking of doing Eriksen and Origi to Phillips and Lukaku the week after for free then

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

      J Rod and Origi to Phillips and Defoe?

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Just bought JRod and would like to keep him.

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

          In that case i would suggest 3-5-2 with Phillips instead og Origi, but after Spurs for West Brom, so save this week to get 2 ft's for the swap

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

    Walker, Capoue, Payet

    To

    Baines, Phillips, Eriksen?

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

      -4

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

      Capoue and Payet to Phillips and Eriksen

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

      Ali over Eriksen surely?

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

    Just had a look at the fixtures for gameweeks 35 through 37, assuming that a DGW falls into one of these brackets. They don't make a strong case for playing the wildcard and 'loading up' principally because you'll likely either have the players anyway, or there are hard fixtures... The following assumes that these teams have DGWs, of course.

    Man City have 'good' fixtures from GW32 onwards and there is the Pep rotation factor. Would anyone risk trebling/doubling up on worthwhile City assets?

    Chelsea have 'good' fixtures well in advance of GW35. Most people will probably have 2/3 Chelsea assets anyway, assuming their run continues, so nothing to wildcard in.

    Liverpool also have 'good' fixtures from GW31 onwards, so chances are people will have 1-2 Liverpool assets anyway.

    Arsenal play Manu in GW36, Spurs play Arsenal in GW35, Spurs play Manu in GW37

    Also worth bearing in mind that the performance gaps between the top teams and everyone else this year is much wider. I'm struggling to see a compelling reason to wildcard simply for a DGW this year.

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

      Good analysis, thanks. Finding it hard to resist hitting the WC button already..

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

      I'll be wildcarding for a DGW.

    3. Bleach †
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Think I'll still save for DGW, if I dont have really big injury issues.

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

      Every situation is different, the players which are the must haves now might not be the must haves you expect in gw35/37.

      Also can't there be a Dgw in 28-32?

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

      Thasnk, certainly food for thought. But I'll try to stay strong, even with a defense in shambles

    6. 824545201
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I remember when Palace had 2 tough away fixtures on a DGW, and they managed 2 clean sheets.

      Sold Hennessey just before that who got 18 points that week.

      Anything can happen in a DGW, fixtures don't mean much.

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

      There's so many different players scoring points (in different areas) right now that the WC has no real value.

      You could load up with 3 big strikers to then watch the midfield have a couple of strong weeks, it's been that sort of season.

      You could bring in a load of good ones and a load of others score points then you're back to chasing what you don't have, it's never ending this year.

      I've really got no interest in using mine, I'll just end up moving sideways the wanting players I missed out on who also did well, it's a wildcard tool now and there's no point thinking it's going to be anything else.

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

    Seriously, where have all my bonus points gone? Lost 7 from Aguero (c), Phillips and Ibra since the games finished.

    I demand a stewards inquiry!

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

      Thought Kun with game winning goal would grab it?

      He lost bps instead

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

        Gave the ball away too much?

  5. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    What's the deal with non-dead teams starting Stones?

  6. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Alli or Pogba? Have Ibra

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

      Alli

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

      Long term: Alli

      Pogba for differential, but he's not even close to Alli in returns

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

    Damn I have all my transfers planned for the next few weeks

    Firmino ➡ Eriksen (tomorrow)
    Lallana ➡ Coutinho (when back and if he looks good)
    Snodgrass ➡ Phillips (when Snoddy's fixtures turn)

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

      Best laid plans.....

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

        "Always get points" is how the quote goes I think

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

    In need of a minor overhaul due to injuries and doubtful starts. How do these moves look?:

    Smith, Mané, Origi >

    A. Baines, Alli, Rondon (0.0)
    B. Brunt, Lallana, Defoe (0.1)
    C. Ake, Alli, Defoe (0.0)

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      C

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

      C

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

      Current lineup:

      Heaton (SOU)
      Valencia (LIV) Alonso (lei) Smith (hul)
      Sanchez (swa) Eriksen (WBA) Mane (AFCON) Phillips (tot)
      Aguero (eve) Ibrahimovic (LIV) Origi (mun)

      Pickford (STK) de Roon (wat) Pieters (sun) Collins(CPL)

    4. BooYaKasha
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A

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

    Ake or West Brom defender? Or both and get rid of Friend?

    1. Martial Law
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Get rid of Friend

      1. gunner 2727
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Don't get rid of friend. Club captain and for me will be bumber 1 . Never know but...

  10. Bleach †
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Finally I can transfer Firmino out as it seems no injuries incoming, who should I go for? Eriksen/Alli? or punt on Sterling?

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

      Alli for me

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

      Firmino brace incoming as soon as you sell!

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

    Any point in early transfers this GW with the gap until the next game?
    A lot of time for actual player changes through injury (FA cup), new players coming in and transfers between clubs.
    I know Cedric is dropping but probably only .1 and is really a bench player atm.

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

      If you can't afford the price changes

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

        Just this.

  12. Jay_
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Had a -12 that had Aguero (c) Phillips and Brunt in. Was sick as a parrot at half time on the train going to West Ham game. When i come out at Stratford i couldn't believe my eyes when i checked the scores 🙂 Anyway... I've got 0.0 ITB and want to do Pogba > Alli. Got the exact cash. Both look like rising tonight but Pogba with more of a chance. If Pogba rises i earn .1 out of him. Reckon i should wait and hope Pogba rises and Alli don't? Or just do it incase Alli rises and Pogba dont?

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

        Why would Pogba rise? He's the worst choice in that price class

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

        Pogba will rise, no doubt.

    • Pompel
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Anyone talk me out of doing Cedric -> Baines to beat the price rise? Can't afford otherwise.

      1. Bleach †
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Can't see why you shouldn't do it.

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

          what I was thinking too 🙂

    • Lovren an elevator
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Who looks more nailed out of these part timers...

      Martial
      Mata
      Lingard
      Rashford

      1. Bleach †
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Mata prolly.

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

        Martial

      3. @ocprodigy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        None.

        1. Lovren an elevator
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          One of them has to be favourite for that final attacking spot?

    • FISSH
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Origi > ???
      Have £7m. Unless I sell hazard for alli for - 4

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

        Rondon/Tekker?

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

          Have Phillips and don't fancy Rondon

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

        Hold. Stur got injured, mane off to afcon

    • Coaly
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Cedric to:

      a) McCauley (WBA double up)
      b) Gibson
      c) P Jones - nailed now Bailly gone?
      d) Save FT

    • 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

      Really thinking about WC, especially looking at the post above and my defense is awful, or taking a minimum -4 or -8, want to get rid of Pickford, Barragan, smith, nyom(going AFCON), Siggy, Anichebe, maybe hazard or Allen.

      Suggestions????

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

        Soggy > Phillips and Anichuby > Tekkers

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

        Siggy -> Phillips, and save the other transfer until next week.

    • shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Foster>Robinson done. Burnley or bust from now on. Fed up with trying to predict shut outs...

      Can>Phillips all bring well with 2nd FT. 🙂

    • drfc_matty
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      where do i start with this mess?

      Grant (Pickford)

      Jones , Morgan , Smith (Pieters, Amat)

      Hazard , Siggy , Walcott , Pedro (Fletcher)

      Ibrahimovic, Costa , Kane

      i have 2 FT and 0.5m In the bank
      Whats changes are my priority?
      Too Top heavy?
      Too many chelsea attack?
      Replacing Pickford and Amat?
      Siggy change before tougher fixtures?

      Any help welcome
      thanks!

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

        Siggy>Phillips and upgrade defence with a heavy hitter.

        Or Siggy>Phillips and sit tight until Coutinho's back and bring in for Pedro.

    • Lizard Lips
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Heaton
      Alonso Holebas Friend
      Sanchez Hazard Eriksen Lallana
      Kane Zlatan Anichibe
      [Subs: Pickford, Brunt, Fletcher, Evans]

      2FT £0.4m ITB

      Evans Eriksen Anichibe to Ake Phillips Benteke for -4. Good moves or are there better ones. Defoe instead??

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

        Good moves, and yes, I would really consider Defoe.

    • Art Vandelay
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Any price change experts around?

      Now that Aguero's price is unlocked will he simply start accruing transfers again or will he retain all the transfers he received when "locked"

      1. the axolotl
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        the transfers while locked are lost to the ether. it's like memories when locked drunk

        1. Art Vandelay
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          ..or like tears in the rain...

    • Danstoke82
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Finding it hard not to pull the trigger on a WC for this team to fit the big 3 up top. It covers me for most teams too. Shall I?

      Heaton
      Baines Jones McAuley
      Sanchez Alli Lallana Phillips
      Kun Ibra Costa

      Subs; Robinson Ake De Roon Holgate

      £0.0ITB

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

        Great team

    • Bubz
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Is having 6 players left to play this GW a lot compared to others?

      1. Hurricane Gilbert
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Average I guess

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

        6 here too.

      3. shirtless
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        5

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

        5 here

      5. Bleach †
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        4 for me, and 3 in one game 🙁

        1. Bleach †
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          oh sorry, 2 actually

      6. Yellin' in my Ear
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Same here (plus captain)

        1. Yellin' in my Ear
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Albeit four are in the Chelsea game, and two (three) Arsenal

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

        7 here luckily.

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

        7 but 5 in che v tot

    • Proietti
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Trying to decide whether to buy Foster or Boruc (my other keeper is Grant).

      Fixtures look very similar for West Brom and Bournemouth - any advice?

      1. gunner 2727
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I've had foster all year. Don't do it

    • FPL Mentor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Heaton Pickford*
      Brunt Gabriel Jones HOLEBAS Amat
      Sanchez Hazard LALLANA Phillips CAN
      Aguero Ibrahimovic Carroll

      1FT with 1.2m in the bank.

      Behind in ML and playing catch up.

      A. Lallana & Holebas 》Payet & Ake
      B. Lallana & Can 》 Alli & Stanislas
      C. Lallana & Can 》 Pogba & Stanislas
      D. Other suggestions.

    • PvA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      GW rank updated

    • diesel001
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Man Utd - Reading should be a good game. Utd will rest all their big guns (De Gea, Jones, Pogba, Carrick, Ibra, Mkhi) and play the second team (Rashford, Rooney, Mata, Lingard, Fellaini etc.)

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

        Sounds fun

    • TaiwanHC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Firmino to Alli?

      A. Yes
      B. No

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

        Get Erik, son

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

        Yes

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

          Do you guys think that Alli will increase in price today? Want to watch the match vs Chelsea before I get him.

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

      Heaton
      Clyne Baines Pieters
      Lallana Capoue Sanchez Phillips
      Aguero Kane Ibrahimovic

      Pickford Fletcher Evans Amat

      What should I do with that lot?

      1 FT & 0 ITB

    • Bobby_Baggio
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Antonio > Phillips

      Or shall I save with West ham next 2 nice fixtures?

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

        Lukaku (c) paid off?

        I would save - Antonio getting into good positions - he should score at some point.

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

          Haha it certainly did!! Sam goes for u and ibra!