Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – Arsenal vs Burnley

The day’s events continue at the Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal and Burnley provide the backdrop to Alexis Sanchez’ latest attempt to build on his stock as a Fantasy Premier League “essential”.

The Chilean starts this match backed by 18.2% of FPL managers, with 52 of the top 100 also endorsing the Gunners man for another return.

It’s easy to justify such a show of faith: Sanchez has returned a goal or an assist in eight of his last nine Gameweeks, with eight goals, four assists and nine bonus points collected over that period.

In addition, he faces a Burnley side that has the worst away record in the Premier League, winning only one of 26 so far on their travels.

Sanchez also boasts an enviable record against the Clarets. He has scored three and assisted twice in his two previous outings in all competitions against Sean Dyche’s men at the Emirates.

Olivier Giroud adds to the Gunners threat. The Frenchman has scored in each of his last four Gameweeks and leads Arsene Wenger’s attack once again, having shaken off a toe injury.

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

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

    My boy Cedric

    Lets go Sanchez

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

    It's Arsenal time - an early Sanchez goal would be much appreciated to open the floodgates.

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

    Alexis on rw doesn't look too promising

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

      Why not?

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

        Can't cut in on his right foot

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

    Need a Heaton brace to save(!) this gw 😀

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

      Would be good haha, but I dont want Burnley to win

  5. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Arsenal 5-1 Burnley

    3x Alexis
    2x Giroud
    Kos OG

    Ozil pen saved by Heaton (Alexis scores rebound)

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

      Favourite post of the week, always look forward to these.

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

      I would take this - would prefer 5-0 though.

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

      5 goals from Iwobi*

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

      Ha, just imagine if this actually happened now. 😀

    5. NissA
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Sounds great to me!

  6. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Marney (c) let's do this.....

  7. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Alexi Double Digit
    Hazard Blank
    Is that too much to Ask?

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

      I want both to perform if hazard blanks he will plummet in price which is good for owners

    2. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Let's hope not

  8. Dacra
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Mustafi goal and cs incoming.

  9. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Need arse n che to save my week

    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      What does your arse have to do with fantasy football?

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

        He's talking sh*t again 😉

        1. Les Bleus
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          😀

      2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Don't pretend you don't fantasise about me arse

        1. Les Bleus
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          I'm afraid not 😛

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Not sure how your arse and Che Guevara are going to save your gameweek but I admire your faith

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

    A goal or assist today from Cech today much be very much welcomed

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

      *- today

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

      Looking for an Andre Gray double plus a Cech cleansheet myself.
      Why's Graham Alexander not playing?

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

    Sanchez wing Captain is a ticking time bomb. I won't hesitate to sell...£12ml winger

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

      *rolls eyes*

    2. POLSKA GOLA
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      chill out and wait until the game is finished

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

        Owned him for weeks, not as keen on the wing ... scraping points

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

      Use of the word captain fail

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

    COYG!

  13. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Which one?

    A) Kane, Mirallas, Alonso
    B) Lukaku, Alli, Baines [-4]

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

      B because no Mirallas

  14. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Captained Ibra and had Jones. Mata must be my ML rival.

  15. nkhoughton
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    As long as Alexis doesn't out perform hazard I'm happy

  16. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Jesus Christ... it's John Moss....

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

      Does he love pens or not? That's the only thing that matters.

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Doubt it. He's a bottler. Won't make any big decisions.

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

      what?

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Awful referee.

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

          Hopefully Arsenal do not receive a bad call.

  17. Venom Snake
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    I'll accept it if both Sanchez and Hazard fail tonight.

    But only if Hull and Burnley can nab a sneaky goal each.

  18. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    How many goals will Iwobi score today?

    A) 2
    B) 3
    C) 4

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      0 with YC and early substitution.

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

      D) None.

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

        Not an option

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

      C

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

      Nearly his first right there

  19. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Best move here lads?

    Valdes Jaku
    Walker Alonso Evans Chambers Amat
    Sanchez Hazard Eriksen Phillips Fletcher
    Giroud Ibra Defoe

    2 Ft 2.2 in the bank.

    Thinking Hazard + Evans ---> Alli + Baines/Brunt/Coleman

    1. v12w12
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Looks good

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

    This game is going to be hard to enjoy without any Arsenal cover

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

      Be happy enough watching the flowing football.

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

      Mental. Say goodbye to your awesome rank.

  21. Skyarm
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Cedric has still absolutely not been worth it

  22. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    I now have 3 wing-backs in my team. God help me.

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Moses, Holebas and who else?

      1. The Royal Robin
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Rose, Baines and Alonso

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

    Giroud'll do noutin

  24. The Wise Owl
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Holebas to? 4.7 ITB

    A) Chambers
    B) Funes Mori
    C) Nyom
    D) Yoshida

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

      FM

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

      People like FM, but I don't see his value. Need more in attack since it's available out there. Otherwise defs should be super cheap imo. So A, C or D for me

    3. Point-one short
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A or B. West Brom don't really do clean sheets and yoshida's value depends on whether he gets replaced.

  25. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    0-0 incoming

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

      for the first half, yes. 10-0 in the 2nd half.

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

    Like that Burnley playing 2 up front. Hopefully gives more space for Arsenal to play in midfield.

  27. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Next week who would you play
    A) Mee (LEI - H) >>> 442
    B) Defoe (TOT - H)? >>> 343

  28. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Come on Bellerin. I mean, really, come on!

    1. Celt Abroad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Happy enough if he stays where he is, chambers 5 points on my bench looking tempting.

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

        I got Rose's 1 on the Bench. Come on, Bellerin!!!!

    2. The Mighty Hippo
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I have Holegate's 5 points waiting to come off the bench. Bellerin can stay where he is this week.

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

    Giroud - 11 goals in last 9 starts. Nice

  30. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    6 goals from Alexis!!