Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – West Brom vs Arsenal

The Gameweek begins at The Hawthorns as West Brom host Arsenal to offer immediate interest for Fantasy managers.

Alexis Sanchez is the main focus. Currently owned by a modest 26%, despite remaining the top scoring asset this season, he is surely a key target for the season run-in given Arsenal’s looming double Gameweeks. However, with obvious unrest in the Gunners camp surrounding the Chilean, his performance and output today will come under scrutiny.

Sanchez starts, although it’s not yet clear if he will lead the attack or be deployed wide on the left, with Danny Welback also named in Arsene Wenger’s line-up.

For West Brom, our expectations are far more modest.

Gareth McAuley has served us well over the season and, with six goals from set-piece scenarios, he will be an obvious threat to Arsenal today. Aside from that, there is limited interest in the Baggies’ camp, although Chris Brunt’s remaining owners will be willing him to deliver on his return to the starting XI having been denied returns in recent weeks.

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

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  1. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Good news for Sanchez with baps, can't get anymore minus points now

  2. Venom Snake
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Down 2 goals and 12 minutes left.. hmm... I think I'll take my best player off!

    1. Viprin
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Deluded Arsene

    2. All Hail K
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Conceding defeat. A little early IMO.

    3. Individual
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      So much this.

      What the ACTUAL FXXX, Arsene?

    4. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe removed for injury concerns

    5. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Loving it.

    6. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He was limping constantly during the second half

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

    Interesting team news:

    Funes-Mori, Snodgrass, Holebas and Grosicki all benched.

    1. Individual
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Played Brunt over RFM, so I'm 2 pts up so far!

  4. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    WBA score from 2 corners neither of which was taken by Brunt

    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I know right. Frustrating

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      And HRK misses a 1:1 when put thru by Brunt, plus Rondon header in first half same. Poor Brunt is the nearly man these last few weeks.

  5. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Looooool

  6. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Sanchez still on 3 baps

  7. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Pulis to Arsenal. Bring Dawson with him. Sign Lukaku. Keep Sanchez. Sell Ozil. Title

    1. All Hail K
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Good plan! You're hired!

  8. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    sanchez subbed

  9. Ha.
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Sanchez still going to rise tonight do we think?

    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Lost interest in him for the moment... coming back from international duty in Chile he may be rested in GW 30... especially in light of the injury. But casuals may see the goal and bring him in.

  10. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    W.Brom fans singing "Arsene Wenger, we want you to stay"

  11. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Sanchez

  12. Ninja Škrtel
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    c'mon Mcauley do something!!!

  13. SirStevieG
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    #WengerIn

  14. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Wonder if Alexis will be flagged?

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

      Oh Mark has him. Never mind!

      1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Sinical

  15. Futbol Heritage
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Dawson third of bench. Summarises my season

    1. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      You benched him against Arsenal ...crazy

  16. Sif
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Both players subbed... 🙁

  17. PvA
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Si papi Sanchez

    3 - Sánchez, Dawson (35)
    1 - Chadli (29)

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Winning goal 3 points to Dawson will be added if things don't change

      1. fedolefan
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Robson Kanu will get the winning goal bonus.

  18. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Why has the constant update of Sanchez' BAPs stopped?

    1. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He's on 3. You're welcome.

  19. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    What are you doing Arsenal!! This is depressing. At least Alexis won't get more than 10 points.

  20. F4L
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    You don't know what your doing

  21. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Im late here but why no Hazard??

    1. MFC86
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Took a hit to get him in 🙁

      1. The Mandalorian
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I nearly did but decided to wait

    2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      didn't make the trip to Stoke was the banter yesterday- guess it was more than rumor

  22. PvA
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    No more - BPS points for wild shots from Sanchez

  23. drughi
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    18 points at best for us sanchez captainers, not happy about that. Think I will get rid immediately. Arsenal in free fall

    1. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Lol

    2. F4L
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      for whom though? No one interests me

      1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Tot double mid

    3. Funkyav
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Sensible

    4. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Is he in free fall though?

  24. Shakshuka
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Anybody got a link for the mini league add-on? Cheers!

  25. Viper
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Heard WBA scored from 2 corners. I benched Brunt & McAuley.

    Thank God for that

  26. John wick
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Plsss sack wenger...plssss

  27. Make Arrows Green Again
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Only 1 Alexis goal. I'll take that!

  28. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Funes-Mori (Everton), Snodgrass (West Ham), Holebas (Watford) and Grosicki (Hull) all benched. Morgan (Leicester) not in the squad.

    Lineups: http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2017/03/18/the-dugout-discussion-west-brom-vs-arsenal-2/?hc_page=17#hc_comment_15251319

  29. Lav
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Brunt 2 points and no Sanchez

    Not the best start, but coule have been much worse

    1. Individual
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Ditto! I had RFM and played Brunt over him lol

  30. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Dawson to replace Sanchez at Arsenal next year?