Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – Saturday

After Sanchez’ delivers a double-figure haul, the day rolls on with five-afternoon kick-offs, with attention switching to Old Trafford as Manchester United host Watford.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic heads into today’s contest once again backed by the majority of Fantasy Premier League managers for the eighth consecutive Gameweek. Over 957,000 (22.1%) opt for the Swede as their skipper for a clash with a Hornets defence that has kept just a single clean sheet since Gameweek 10.

Elsewhere, Everton’s trip to Middlesbrough will be keenly monitored by Romelu Lukaku’s owners. Brought in by more than 186,000 FPL managers ahead of the Teesside trip, they’ll be looking for instant returns from a striker that produced 21-points in Gameweek 24. Lukaku is backed by over 305,000 (7%) managers with the armband.

Sunderland’s Jermain Defoe is the other key asset on show. Brought in by 89,000 ahead of today’s outing, more than 87,000 (2%) have turned to the Black Cats’ veteran for their captain ahead of his meeting with Southampton at the Stadium of Light.

Meanwhile West Ham United, without Andy Carroll, face West Brom at the London Stadium, while Crystal Palace will be seeking a quick recovery following their 4-0 hammering by Sunderland as they make the trip to Stoke City.

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

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

    Liverpool: Mignolet, Clyne, Matip, Leiva, Milner, Lallana, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Mané, Firmino, Coutinho,
    Subs: Sturridge (15), Origi (27), Karius (1), Moreno (18), Alexander-Arnold (66), Klavan (17), Can (23)

    Tottenham Hotspur: Lloris, Walker, Dier, Alderweireld, Davies, Dembélé, Wanyama, Eriksen, Alli, Son, Kane,
    Subs: Wimmer (27), Sissoko (17), Trippier (16), Janssen (9), Vorm (13), Winks (29), Nkoudou (14)

    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Just won

    2. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      You're good at this

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

        Ctrl-V champ 😎

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

      Lucas and Milner FFS 🙁

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

        Moreno as bad is he is should have came in for Milner. And definitely prefer Klavan to Lucas. Probably too premature for Gomez yet. Poor squad being exposed though.

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

          Agree with Moreno & Klavan, just slightly less useless... I'd throw Gomez in if fit, he did well under Rodgers at the start of last season, nothing to lose.

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

            Maybe the Leicester game or Burnley at home is a good game to introduce Gomez.

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

      Son plays 🙁

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

        Whats bad about that?

  2. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    #LFC team v @SpursOfficial: Mignolet, Clyne, Matip, Lucas, Milner, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Lallana, Mane, Coutinho, Firmino #LIVTOT

    #THFC: Lloris (C), Walker, Alderweireld, Dier, Davies, Dembele, Wanyama, Dele, Eriksen, Son, Kane. #COYS https://t.co/6b3ar528sn

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

      Come on Eriksen

    2. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      If Klopp hasn't been so stubborn Sakho would be there ahead of Lucas.. Interesting that Mignolet kept his place, every second source was saying otherwise

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

        Matip-Sakho would've been 1st choice if their relationship didn't break down.

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

    Typical fpl day. Disappointment, sliver of hope, slap in the face

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

      Siggy 18 points incomings to give people a rare happy sunday 🙂

  4. Duffy Dunk
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Oh not the clown again.
    He looks so stupid

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

    70 minutes in and Mike Dean hasn't awarded a penalty yet. Mistake?

  6. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Lookman off Lennon on.

    He's been Everton's best player IMO..

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

      He is very good! Maybe not 'FPL-good' be a serious talent.

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

    I swear this game... bugger.

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

    Rondon YC

  9. vickyz r3d d3vil$ !!!
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Zlatan..cmmon just one goal atleast

  10. The Tinkerman
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Fingers crossed for an Alli and Eriksen masterclass...

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

      This.

  11. TheTinman
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Haway Zlatan son

  12. Duffy Dunk
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Rondon.... you have 2 chances left, then you're so gone

  13. Lord_Bendtner
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Never had a FT to get rid of Pickford

    Bench Cech for the next 3 and get Jaku? Nice fixtures and Hull did look better in the last games

    And Valencia -> Brunt for a -4 to play 3 defenders next week? Amat, Yoshida, Alonso and Coleman are the other defenders

    Thanks!

  14. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Can Defoe still score a penalty?

    A) Yes
    B) Certainly

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

      Yes,and ibra too

  15. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Puncheon off
    Cabaye on

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

    West Ham have completely battered the baggies today.

    I'm worried as an owner of double wba defender's...

  17. Viper
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Coleman on 3 baps as it stands

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

      This I like

  18. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Bugger. Lallana players. 1st sub Cedric cs and baps nailed

  19. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    So, when will things start happening

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

    Palace are going down.....unlucky BFS.

    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Good riddance

  21. Richd
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    God I'm on 60 points with 5 to play. Everton and stoke don't concede!!!

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

      More with Coleman baps. I'm gonna poo myself guys.

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

        Alexis 6 too. Omg I'm going to bed.

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

      Lol, here's a tissue for that nosebleed

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

    Let see how badly I can curse myself.

    Need Everton and Stoke to hold cleanies. Ideally with Baines and Coleman combining for a winning goal... Hell, and Grant to make 5 more saves and score a pen for Stoke.

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

      We are in a similar boat mate. Let's hold hands?

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

        They're a little clammy, sorry.

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

      Double Stoke with Baines here, everything crossed!

    3. The Tinkerman
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Man United conceding would be nice too, rival has double United defence.

  23. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Adam off
    Afellay on

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

    Bernado (4.3) is mopping up the baps at Boro...

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

      Who the hell is he?

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

        He was a doctor who setup a charity. Google it.

      2. The Tinkerman
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        No idea. Only found out who he was because he is stealing a bap from Coleman.

  25. Costa Nostra
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    The Troll of all Trolls strikes again.

    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      who?

      1. Costa Nostra
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Lucrapku

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

    Always a captain fail. Next season please...

  27. Budweiser
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Phillips is a waste of space!

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

      Decent 5th mid with the blanks. I've gone 4 at the back for now.

  28. SirStevieG
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Benching Yoshida worked out well. FFS.

  29. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Bailly loves a bit of bonus

  30. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Morrison off
    Yacob on