Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – Wednesday

After the first four fixtures of Gameweek 31 treated us to just seven goals last night, hopes are a little higher for the remaining six matches.

Many Fantasy managers will be keeping a keen eye on the Emirates as Alexis Sanchez looks to punish West Ham once again.

The Chilean is the third most-captained player this time around, having served up 23 points against the Hammers back in Gameweek 14.

Dele Alli – the most popular midfielder in FPL – and Spurs team-mate Christian Eriksen also have the opportunity to deliver a big profit as they travel to a Swansea City outfit that boasts the worst home defensive record in the top-flight.

Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough are also in action this evening, affording us an early scouting opportunity as both gear up for a double Gameweek 34.

Christian Benteke and Wilfried Zaha roll up to St Mary’s looking to build on their goal and assist apiece away to Chelsea, with Sam Allardyce’s men seeking a fifth straight victory.

‘Boro face a tough task away to Hull, though. The Tigers are a tough nut to crack at home under Marco Silva, with six wins and a draw in seven in front of their own supporters across all competitions. Notably, the Teessiders appear to have opted for a front two for tonight’s clash.

Chelsea and Man City square up at the Bridge in one of two 8pm encounters.

Diego Costa is the second most-captained player for the Gameweek – over 10% are backing the Spain international despite a run of two goals in seven. Meanwhile, for the visitors, Sergio Aguero has persuaded 8% to take an armband punt on the back of three strikes in four.

Liverpool seek to gain revenge on their 4-3 capitulation at the Vitality Stadium earlier in the season as Bournemouth make their way to Anfield. With Sadio Mane sidelined, Philippe Coutinho – the top transfer target for Gameweek 31 – and Roberto Firmino carry the main threat to a defence that’s been breached 31 times already on their travels.

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

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

    RMT please.

    Jaku,Forster
    Alonso,Baines,Rojo,Friend,Robertson
    Firmino,Siggy,Zaha,Lanzini,Son
    Kun,Lukaku,Vardy

    1FT and 1.2 ITB. Wonder if I should bring in Eriksen for Siggy or carry over my FT to get closer to 34 DGW. I appreciate your suggestions.

  2. Fowler23
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Valdes
    Bailly Vertonghen Stones Stephens Fuchs
    Zaha Sane Alexis Coutinho Alli
    Ibra Vardy Origi

    1) Save FT
    2) Vardy to Kaku
    3) Vardy and Origi to Barnes and Aguero -4

    I have a feeling Kaku will score a brace against Leicester

  3. GoonerByron
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    A lot of people seem to be shipping Siggy.. Surely very likely to get something against West Ham.

    1. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He hasn't gotten double digit figures in yonks so even if he gets an assist, it won't hurt you (especially if you replace with an in-form mid with good fixtures/DGW)

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He is out wide and not very effective

  4. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Got bottomed:

    Thinking of one of the following, leaning towards C:

    A) Siggy -> Eriksen for the Spurs midfield double up with Alli
    B) Costa -> Ibra to get a DGW player and ditch an out of form Costa
    C) Both for a -4

    1. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Sebastes
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Replied last page, but I reckon just do a

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

        *this week

    3. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers guys. 1 for A 1 for B, tricky one.

    4. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A

  5. sneakyr
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Bottomed....

    Wanted to hold off and have been doing damage limitation last couple of weeks but I've now come to the conclusion my team, especially in defence is a shambles. Should I WC this week?

    Cech Boruc

    Clyne Baines McAuley Cedric Amat

    Sane Sanchez Zaha Pedro Allen

    Vardy Lukaku Llorente

    £1.8m ITB

  6. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Bottom of previous page;

    A) Siggy ➡ Son FT
    B) Siggy Alonso ➡ Alli Rojo/Bailly -4

    1. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B

      1. The Man Pastore
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Bailly

    2. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B with Bailly. Bailly is a BAP slag with a DGW.

    3. Sebastes
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B

  7. The Man Pastore
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    What to do with this team?

    Heaton
    Fernandez Alonso Baines
    Sanchez Alli Siggy Tadic
    Aguero(C) Origi Lukaku

    Bench: Pickford De Roon Robertson Friend

    1FT/ 2.2ITB

    A) Save FT
    B) Baines --> Walker
    C) Fernandez --> Davies (still have WC)
    D) Siggy or Tadic --> Eriksen or Sane
    E) Lukaku --> Ibra

    Leaning towards A or C at the moment.

    1. DT42
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      D. Siggy to Erik

  8. DT42
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Best cheap keeper for the rest of season?
    A. Jaku
    B. Pickford
    C. Someone else. Who?
    Other keeper is Grant

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

      Pickford or Valdes if he counts as cheap

    2. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I love Pickford but Jaku is probably the better option.

      Valdez has a DGW but that's a bit short term.

  9. FootballManiac
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    no one worried about sane being rested? he has been playing in every game. there is a chance that sterling comes on for sane..

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

      there is a chance, yes.

  10. Andrew
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Suggestions please guys, is it time to ship Costa?

    Heaton Pickford
    McAuley Pieters Ward Kelly Kingsley
    Alli Siggy Coutinho Sterling Fletcher
    Aguero Costa Ibra

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

    Foster - Jakupovic
    Holebas - Walker - Alonso - Valencia - Pieters
    Alli - Siggy - Sané - Sanchez - King
    Gabbiadini - Llorente - Lukaku

    1 FT, 3.9 ITB

    1.2 off Llorente --> Ibra

    Where to downgrade for a -4?

    Cheers

    1. DT42
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Alonso feels like a luxury right now, not performing to his previous high level.
      Alonso to Yoshida maybe

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

        Cheers DT. I agree! The problem is the lack of obvious replacements. Especially after Mboros game last night... Yoshida might be an option.

  12. DanLFC1
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on Defoe to Negredo? Wildcard after DGW

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

      Do it since you'll wc after

  13. Kanteisking
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Hey all. Current squad

    Jaku, Grant
    Alonso, Stones, Valencia, Stephens, Nyom
    Sanchez, Ali, Coutinho, Siggy, Davies
    Lukaku, Costa, Vardy.

    What would you do with 0.6 itb
    a) Siggy and Alonso to Hazard and 4.3 defender
    b) Siggy and Vardy to Hazard and Tekkers
    or c) something else

    Thanks all

  14. Ottouh19
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Any suggestions?!

    Foster, Heaton
    Pieters, McAuley, Valencia, Alonso, Holebas
    Snodgrass, Alli, Barkley, Pedro, Capoue
    Defoe, Lukaku, Aguero

    2FT

    Thanks!

    1. Ottouh19
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Should I at least get rid off defoe?

  15. andy85wsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Good morning all!

    I'm after some advice from you wonderful people. I feel like my team is getting stale but at the same time I don't see any move that I 100% need to make and I'm wondering if it would be better to go into GW33 with 2 transfers in hand. Current team:

    Heaton
    Alonso - Valencia - Brunt
    Sanchez - Alli - Son - Sigurdsson - King
    Ibra - Lukaku

    Pickford - Mawson - Funes Mori - Crouch

    1 FT, 0.9m itb

    Aguero is a no go given my budget and I won't be bringing in Costa or Vardy for either of my 2 current strikers.

    Ben Davies in would probably be the obvious move and although Alonso seems a bit overpriced right now because BD is so cheap I can get him in for Funes Mori if needed. I just wonder if that's worth it, or should I just play Brunt and hope for the best (plus save a transfer) ?

    I could also get Sane in for Siggy or Son but I don't think either of those players need to go right now.

    Thoughts? 🙂

    1. WE ARE RANGERS
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Hi Andy, I'd do Brunt to Davies if I were you, should get a cleanie out of it plus a better player and an extra fixture 🙂

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Well there's no point getting rid of Brunt who's a starter instead of FM who's out for the season but yeah, I'd just bench Brunt in that scenario

    2. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Siggy to Sane could be a shrewd move.
      I'm getting in Davies I think...
      Otherwise you're looking strong!

    3. Vyeper97
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Siggy to Tadic?

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Not really interested in Tadic, always seems to offer lots but never delivers (for me).

        1. Az
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          As an owner, I'd definitely say avoid.. he's been rubbish so far.

    4. A.T
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I'd get rid of Siggy if i could. Looks like I'm stuck with him myself.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Wasn't expecting much from the Spurs game so I'm only counting it as 2 blanks 🙂

        Plus Mawson hit the post apparently from a Siggy corner late on so it could have been so much different!

        I just think the next 3 games could be good for Sigurdsson and they have a lot to play for. Who would you dump Sigurdsson for in my team? I'd have about 8.4 to spend

        1. A.T
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Wally

          1. andy85wsm
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

            Don't tempt me with moves like that. It will be something like the 4th or 5th time I've brought him in this season.

            1. A.T
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Thought you might say that 😀

        2. Darklord_bg
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Why not get Zaha for Siggy and use the extra cash to upgrade Ibra to Kun?

    5. FPL Hitman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Just get B Davies for Mori imo

    6. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      King ➡ Zaha
      FM ➡ Bavies
      Siggy ➡ Sane

      I would be considering one these moves.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Not sure I can get rid of super Josh King versus leaky Chelsea 🙂

        Those are basically the 3 moves I could / have thought about making. FM to Davies is super obvious I suppose

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

      FM > Bavies looks good.

      I like the Siggy > City mid move, but would be wary of Sane. Rest incoming.

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

      Fm to Bavies. He won't be around as an asset too long so get the most out of him. They have good transfers now.

      I'd also do Son to Sane, but down the line like you said

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

        *fixtures

    9. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I would save, team looks good. Would consider sane but think siggy and son have great fixtures it could backfire

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

      Save imho.Very decent team.

  16. WE ARE RANGERS
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Latest betting for FFScout Moderators & Contributors

    Torres Magic 4/5
    Mark Sutherns 5/4
    Jase Wedgewood 16/1
    Andy 100/1
    Jonty 1000/1
    Granville 1000000/1

    TM a good price 🙂

    1. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Hmmm

      Why would TM be odds on when he's currently in 2nd?

      1. WE ARE RANGERS
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Guess Mark has used up all his luck. TM will hunt him down in the end.

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

    Firmino or Sane?

    1. Gaffa914
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Coutinho

  18. Gaffa914
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Brunt and Pieters ---> Vertonghen and Holgate for free?

  19. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone seen Puncheon's returns? 1 assist since GW5 and he's played virtually 90 mins in every game, "in the hole"... Is he TRYING to fail in FPL terms?

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

      Don't! I briefly owned him when I went with Sanch, Haz, Aguero, Ibra, Costa....Regrettable time.

      1. Over Midwicket
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Oh I'm not even contemplating getting him, I just looked at his returns and lol'd a bit. Remember early on when Jonty was bigging him up on the Scoutcast.

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

          My "Don't" was more, "Don't remind me of the person I used to be"

  20. rdamjan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Why is Coutinho flagged? What happened to him?

    1. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      bum squirts

    2. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Queasy tummy

  21. applebonkers
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    starting to think dele alli is triple captain worthy

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

      Thinking -8 to bring him in (again)

    2. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He's currently my captain for this week and was before last night's antics.

      Tough call this week though

    3. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Got armband on aguero but tempted to switch to alli

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Got to go Aguero this week surely!

  22. robbieearle
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Sorry , i Will try again:

    Hi guys! Would u Please help me with one decision?

    Heaton (Grant)
    Stephens-(Robertson)-Fernandez-(Williams)-Nyom.
    Siggy-Ali-Eriksen-King-Sanchez.
    Kaku-Vardy -(Defoe)

    Worth Siggy-Defoe to Kun-De Roon for next week? (-4) Hate headache with midfield-choice every week!:/

    1. WE ARE RANGERS
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yes I would do that and (c) Aguero

    2. Sebastes
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I think that's a good move

  23. chaboi1998
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Any chance chambers will be fit to start v burnlry?

  24. Tshelby
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Hey all
    Got 1ft and I think these are my best options

    A) Son/Siggy -> Wally
    B) Baines -> Davies

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

      B is solid

  25. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Bench one?

    A) Carroll (SWA)
    B) Llorente (whu)
    C) King (CHE)

    Thinking of doing King ➡ Zaha

    Appreciate your thoughts!

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

      Kings in good form. Id bench Llorente

    2. robbieearle
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A

  26. Egyptian Giza
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    I see coutinho flagged (ill) anything serious or FFS banter

    1. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Klopp said they bought him off because he was ill

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      All the flags are due to FFS banter in FPL

  27. BALOOO
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Was thinking about getting Zaha - then i saw Palace fixtures, Jesus Christ....

    1. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Shocking aren't they

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      2 homes games and Arsenal & Lei hardy defending

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

      Damn. Having 2nd thoughts on bringing Zaha and Benteke in for WC now

  28. DT42
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Any expert opinions on Holgate or Benalouane?
    4.0 def playing in decent teams seem too good to be true at this stage of the season!

    1. A.T
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Holgate looks nailed ish now.
      No idea about the other lad.

  29. Jayv807
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone keeping the faith with Costa given they play BOU next? Trying not to knee jerk but my rival got 90 (-4) yesterday to take a 26 pt lead over me in my ML.

    Caballero (Pickford)
    Alonso, Valencia, Vertonghen, Gibson, Yoshi
    Sanchez, Alli, Coutino, King (Zaha)
    Costa, lukaku, Vardy

    1FT and 1.1 ITB

    Any ideas? Not overly keen on Ibra till the doubles.

  30. jmcclory123
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Costa --> Ibra for free?

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

      Yes