Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – Wednesday

The extended Gameweek 34 continues with a big night that delivers three hugely anticipated matches.

There could barely be more Fantasy interest across the trio of encounters, with a scattering of key assets in action.

Firstly, Middlesbrough’s Alvaro Negredo, signed by 201,000 and backed by an improbable 155,000 (3.5%), will bid to improve on a dismal 2-point return from his first fixture when he faces Sunderland at the Riverside Stadium. A crunch encounter for both teams, there will also be keen interest in the Boro defence with Ben Gibson signed by 118,000+ ahead of Saturday’s deadline.

Crystal Palace’s Christian Benteke was undoubtedly the weekend’s star performer with a brace at Anfield to provide his 506,000+ ownership with a 12-point return. Backed by 96,000 (2.1%) with the armband, he will look to build on that return in tonight’s encounter with Spurs.

But the title-challenging visitors will boast their own cast of key figures, with Harry Kane, Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen supported by an army of Fantasy owners. Kane is himself backed by 244,000 with the GW34 captaincy.

Finally, at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal will host Leicester City as they bid to revive their top four ambitions having navigated to the FA Cup Final at the weekend.

The big news from north London is that Alexis Sanchez may just be restored to the central striker role, with both Danny Welbeck and Olivier Giroud benched – Theo Walcott comes in and could also be a contender for that position if Wenger retains the 3-4-2-1 system.

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

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  1. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Thoughts on WC team? 0.1 ITB

    Boruc - Pickford

    Kompany - Monreal - Yoshida - Stephens - Holgate

    Sanchez - Hazard - Eriksen - Sane - King

    Kane - Gabbiadini - Anichebe

    1. S.Agueroooooo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Having Anichebe as a 3rd will kill you and you'll have to wreck the team to sort it out.

      Midfield is what most will want on paper as of today, but might not be feasible unless you have good TV.

    2. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Don't get Kompany. Too injury prone and a rotation risk. Good team other than that.

  2. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Update on my £1 a point bet with my mate this season...

    Currently 294 points ahead 😆

    1. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      chi-ching

    2. MGD
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Haha 😀

    3. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      That's just cruel.

      I like it.

  3. Toby Lerone
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    I had alli. ML I'm chasing had eriksen. 60 behind now. Thought I'd made ground last night. Any gw35 tips for this week? :

    Pickford
    Valencia Davies yoshida
    Coutinho sane hazard alli
    Kane negredo lukaku
    Grant Maguire siggy Gibson

    1.5 itb 1ft.dont mind taking a hit

    1. MGD
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      I had Son, ML chasing me had Eriksen...

    2. NATSTER
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Negredo is unlikely to earn you points. I'm also doubt if Valencia will start vs SWA on Sunday if he plays 90 minutes on Thursday night.

    3. Bingo
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      The Son(43 points) Alli(35points) Eriks(40) points have been fairly evened out the last 5 gameweeks

  4. NATSTER
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Team for GW35 now.

    Jaku (Valdes)
    Valencia - Stephens - Alonso (Baines, Mustafi)
    Sanchez - Coutinho - Alli - Eriksen - Zaha
    Kane - Lukaku (Negredo)

    1 FT, No WC, and 0.0 ITB. Who should be priority to manage ?

    > Valdes : Must go. Downgrade to Pickford ?

    > Valencia : Mou said he cannot play every match and regularly rotated him. I’m doubt if he will start on weekend against SWA after playing Manchester derby tonight.

    > Mustafi : Not sure if he will regain his position and when he will be back.

    > Baines : Expensive and No DGW. No room for him starting GW36, but BB on GW37.

    > Negredo : Must go. Is Gabbiadini a new trap ? Afobe ?

    1. ljuta zena
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Get Picky
      Valencia touch and go
      Better choose Gabriel
      Get Holgate
      Gabbi seems pretty good choice

      1. NATSTER
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Thanks. I think the same except Gabriel.
        Monreal looks like the better route ?

        1. ljuta zena
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          Agree

      2. NATSTER
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Btw, I don't have WC to play and they have to be FT and hits.

        Which two would you do first ?

        1. ljuta zena
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          Well, Gabbi and keeper

  5. istanbul05
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Who would you pick as a one week punt guys:

    Siggy to:

    A) Sane
    B) King
    C) Arnie

    Leaning towards Sane but concerned about rotation...

    Thanks.

    1. MGD
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Wait after game tonight.

    2. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      C

  6. Farke in hell
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    is martin kelly nailed for crystal palace?

    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      looks like it with sakho tomkins and dann injured

  7. StormYouDown
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Any thoughts or suggestions on my WC team:
    Bravo / Pickford
    Clyne / Yoshida / Jones / Benalouane / Clinchy
    Sanchez / Sane / Carroll / King / Alli
    Kane / Lukaku / Gabbi

    Benchwarmers - Pickford / Benalouane / Carroll / Jones

    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Daniels over Clyne ? and Id want hazard in a wc team. his form is electric

      1. StormYouDown
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        I'm thinking of using Sanchez for GW 36 and then replacing with Hazard for GW 37? Or would you recon, use Hazard all the way til the end? If Chel secure league title, Hazard would probably be rotated.

    2. VS10_
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Wouldn't really count on Benalouane and Jones if you need them to play for bench boost. Bravo also risky and Clyne without a double for that money is a robbery.

      1. StormYouDown
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Ta. Who would you suggest in place of Clyne? Probably swap Benalouane for Huth??

        1. VS10_
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          Huth looks decent and I might be getting him this week now that he isn't due an own goal anymore. 🙂

          Vertonghen, Arsenal (wait on Kos injury news), Daniels. The options are a bit meh, admittedly.

      2. StormYouDown
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Want to use Jones as a BB in GW 37

  8. VS10_
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    I've been waiting to cash this bet for ages, not long left 😀 https://imgur.com/a/52nN9

  9. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Could this gw35 WC work ? (very tempted)

    Attack
    ______

    Sanchez--> Hazard
    Siggy--> King
    Eriksen --> Coutinho
    De Roon ---> Albrighton
    Benteke--> Aguero
    Lukaku--> Gabbi

    Defence
    _______

    Pieters --> Daniels
    Mawson --> Monreal/Vert
    Gibson --> Clichy
    Amat --> Stevens
    DDG --> Hennesey

    Players im keeping on WC are (Kane Alli Alonso Jak)

    1. NATSTER
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Go Arsenallless ?

  10. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Martin Kelly at 4.2 faces Hull & Burnley at home in the next 3. Currently in my Wc draft!

    Anyone else?

    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      hmm good spot. could be a better option than someone stevens

      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Lol I've got him too. Really running short on cash.

    2. mikess
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Good call. Been impressed since he filled in

    3. S.Agueroooooo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      no sakho no party?

      Also Burnley and Hull are trying to get over the line themselves so have something to play for, not that i think its a bad pick!

      1. NATSTER
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Reasonable too.

    4. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      *Adds to watch list*

    5. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Hull will have to turn up at Palace. I think they'll score though I own Hennessey and may play him.

  11. mikess
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    A) Negredo >Benteke or Gabbiadini - 4
    B) Persist with Zaha in a 352

    Plan to wildcard 36

    1. S.Agueroooooo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      b

      1. mikess
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Cheers

  12. GE
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    No WC left - please help? 🙂

    (plan to Bench boost in GW37)

    Which number and which letter?

    1) GW36: Valencia -> Monreal (-4)
    2) GW36: Baines -> Monreal (-4)
    3) Keep Valencia and Baines

    A) GW37: Gibson -> Clichy (-4)
    B) GW37: Chambers -> Yoshida (-4)
    C) GW37: Chambers and Gibson -> Clichy and Yoshida (-8)
    D) Keep Chambers and Gibson

    1. ceejay106
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      2C

    2. mikess
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      2 B

    3. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      1C

      1. GE
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Interesting with Valencia out 😉 could work 🙂 so you have WC left?

        1. UnitedFan
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          No WC left for me either. I'm keeping Baines. Good fixture in 37 for BB

          1. GE
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            Good point 😉 for me I have bad defence so he is in my first XI anyway 🙁 so he has probably better value for you, but his fixture looks better. Will monitor his performance tonight. If United wins I think Valencia would be more nailed than if they lose.

            1. UnitedFan
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 11 days ago

              Yeah, agree

              1. GE
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 11 days ago

                So many hits 🙁 I will probably also do Siggy and Ibra -> Sane and Gabbi (-4) this week and Towsend -> Hazard before GW36.

                With 1C (your suggestion) it would be:

                GW35: Valencia, Siggy and Ibra -> Monreal, Sane and Gabbi (-8)
                GW36: Chambers, Gibson and Towsend -> Clichy, Yoshida and Hazard (-8)

                Total hits: 4 (-16). Would you do it? 😉

                1. UnitedFan
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 11 days ago

                  Yeah, I would

                  1. GE
                    • 7 Years
                    7 years, 11 days ago

                    Or maybe this?

                    GW35: Chambers, Siggy and Ibra -> Clichy, Sane and Gabbi (-8)
                    GW36: Gibson, Valencia and Towsend -> Yoshida, Monreal and Hazard (-8)

                    Or wait to do Gibson -> Clichy before GW37 for free and save a hit?

    4. Speédy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      1A
      B next week

      1. GE
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Could work 🙂 then it's Siggy, Ibra and Gibson -> Sane, Gabbi, Monreal and Clichy (-12) this week and Towsend and Chambers -> Hazard and Yoshida (-4) in GW36 😉

  13. Zizou
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Sanchez & Jesus or Ozil & Costa

    obv will depend on Jesus tonight but i will also plan to have the following front 6
    Sane eriksen hazard king
    Gabbi kane

    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Ozil and Costa sounds boring but is more safer imo.

      sanchez in very poor form(1 goal in 5) and jesus just returning from injury

  14. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Better option on wildcard?

    A) Gabriel & Cech

    B) Clichy & Schmeichel

    Appreciate your thoughts!

    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      B

      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Clichy rested today would really help. If he starts today you think he could be rotated for the next fixture?

    2. Speédy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      B

  15. drokkeh
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    When people talk about playing wildcard GW35. Presume tgat means *after* GW35 in readiness gor the GW36 doubles?

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Yes, after the gw35 deadline

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Unless they are planning on playing TC in gw36 in which case it will be before the gw35 deadline

        1. drokkeh
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          Well i was planning tc on sanchez in 36 which means i would need to wc now.

          1. Wild Rover
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            Yep

    2. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Yes. Most are playing it after the deadline on Saturday in prep for gw36. I'm WCing this game week i think.

    3. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      not necessarily, worth playing now to get a good squad for 35, 36, 37

  16. The Mantis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Is this an OK move? no WC & currently sitting top of mini-leagues but only by a few points!

    Lukaku, Origim Alli out for Aguero, Benteke, King ??

    Thanks!

    1. The Mantis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Correction - Origi*

      1. Cash'nBurn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        I would be looking more towards DGW and DDGW players.

      2. 404_FC
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        keep eye on city today jesus comeback not sure about rotated

        keep alli dgw37 coming

        origi hav to go !

        1. The Mantis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          Good point, if Jesus features tonight I'll probably go with him over Aguero!

  17. Speédy
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Why so much wc love for anichebe???
    Guy can get injured any minute

    1. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Cheap enabler. That's all

    2. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      How else do we fit in Sanchez, Hazard, Alli/Eriksen, Costa, Kane?

    3. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Cheap enabler, nailed on with Swansea at home as part of a dgw37

    4. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Thinking about playing 3-5-2 probably.

  18. MTPockets
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Poch was pretty unhelpful on Danny Rose back for Arsenal: http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/first-team/match/preview/crystal-palace-v-spurs-mauricio-pochettino-press-conference-250417/
      What do you reckon? (b/c I have Davies, Valencia & Amat)

      1. Speédy
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Sell valencia,will be rested for swans game

        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          If you believe everything you read on here it seems everyone will be rested for Swans game. Take your boots 😉

        2. MTPockets
            7 years, 11 days ago

            More concerned about Davies tbh.

        3. VS10_
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          I'm quite optimistic that Bavies gets his last game for now. (with Holgate and Mustafi on the bench I have to be) 😀

          1. MTPockets
              7 years, 11 days ago

              I'm hoping.

              1. 404_FC
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 11 days ago

                when rose coming back

                i think on dgw37 maybe davies get 1 game play

                1. MTPockets
                    7 years, 11 days ago

                    NLD seems a tough game to throw him into. On the other hand, they really need wins.

          2. pakornk
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            What are the pros and cons of WC in gw35 vs gw36?

            1. Karan14
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 11 days ago

              More information in 36 compared to 35.

              And probably more points up for grab if you wildcard in 35 if you get the right picks for this week too.

            2. Over Midwicket
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 11 days ago

              Lots of sought after teams like Saints and City have great fixtures this weekend

          3. frenchfries
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            What is the better WC team?

            A)
            Cech Pickford
            Alonso Clichy Gabriel Stephens Holgate
            Sanchez Hazard Alli King JWP
            Gabbi Kane Costa

            B)
            Pickford Jaku
            Alonso Clichy Bailly Yoshida Holgate
            Sanchez Hazard Alli King Coutinho
            Gabbi Kane Anichebe

            BB 37, TC 36 most likely

            A is more focused on defence and B more in the attack

            1. Cash'nBurn
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 11 days ago

              A) Costa > Anichebe

              1. frenchfries
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 11 days ago

                thanks

          4. Clifford☯
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            Wildcarding next week. Who should I bring in this week for a FT ?

            A) Gabbiadini (HUL) for Negredo
            B) King(sun) for Sigurdsson

            Cheers.

            1. The Butch
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 11 days ago

              A

          5. FCSB
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            Best 2:

            A. Costa & Herrea
            B. Benteke & Sane

            Thanks

            1. UnitedFan
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 11 days ago

              B

            2. Cash'nBurn
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 11 days ago

              A)

              Chelsea's fixtures are sumptuous, CP's not so.

          6. 404_FC
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            who's ur 5 key player on dgw37 ? (i dont hav wc)

            1. Kane(C)
            2. Hazard
            3. Alexis
            4. Eriksen
            5. Sane/jesus

            looks good ?

            1. The Tinkerman
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 11 days ago

              Alexis is playing poorly, I also don't have WC but my list is the same. If I didn't have Sanchez now, I wouldn't bring him in.

              1. 404_FC
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 11 days ago

                and who u will bring in for ars dgw36+37 ?

                1. The Tinkerman
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 11 days ago

                  I don't know, they aren't scoring many goals and they don't have a nailed on Striker, only Alexis and Ozil. Since I have Alexis and limited transfers I won't sell. Looking to get Cech or Kosc, possibly both.

          7. The Tinkerman
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            Kosc the most nailed on defender to play 4 games in a week? I think I'll have to go for him or Cech, maybe both

            1. The Tinkerman
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 11 days ago

              *two weeks

            2. HVT
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 11 days ago

              Sounds logical but both are pros to an odd injury.

              1. The Tinkerman
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 11 days ago

                Hmm, I only see those two and Yoshida and Forster playing every game in that period (defenders). But Kosc has had a few niggles recently, and Cech just came back from injury. Bertrand the next closest to being nailed, but SOT can be flexible at full back if they want to.

                1. HVT
                  • 13 Years
                  7 years, 11 days ago

                  The only thing with Arsenal is that they may be pushing for Top 4, also Wenger has incentive (job on line) for them to finish well, I'd chzncevthe pair if I'm honest.

            3. Over Midwicket
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 11 days ago

              Surely Montreal will play 4 games. Who do they have as backup? Gibbs?

              1. HVT
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 11 days ago

                I've seen Gibbs many a time slot in for Monreal in Dgws.

            4. 404_FC
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 11 days ago

              i will go with monreal more than kosc

              excellent forms now.

          8. HVT
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            Who to buy for this week only;

            A - Hazard
            B - Coutinho

            1. The Butch
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 11 days ago

              B

          9. The Butch
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            How likely is Gabriel to keep his place in the Arsenal starting XI until end of season? Or too much risk and Monreal the obvious front runner for Arsenal defense on our WCs?

            1. danishdynamite
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 11 days ago

              It's a bit unclear after last night, IMO

              Monreal playing in the back three with Gibbs as wing back caught me by surprise, especially after Holding played so well the week before

              He's still lined up for my GW36 transfers, but no long with black ink, just pencil

              1. The Butch
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 11 days ago

                Thanks! I am very curious to see the line-up this weekend... what it also suggests that there will be rotations

          10. HD7
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            Who scores more in GW 35:
            1) Benteke vs burnley home
            2) Kane vs Arsenal home
            3) Gabi vs Hull home

            1. StormYouDown
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 11 days ago

              3

            2. HVT
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 11 days ago

              Only FPL Gods know this.

          11. HVT
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            Was Negredo the worst DGW (c) of all time?

            1. asquishypotato
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 11 days ago

              I'd say so, followed by Andy C

          12. slamdunk
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            Costa or Gabbi to partner Kane in attack on my WC?

            Also need to choose another defender

            Team is.

            Pick/Jak

            Monreal/Holgate/Stephens/Yoshida/?????

            Haz/Sanchez/Alli/Sane/King

            Kane/Gabbi or Costa?/Anichebe to fund the above midfield

            14.8m left

            Many thanks

          13. FCSB
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            Best WC team:

            1.
            Cech / Pickford
            Clichy / Stephens / Yoshida / Gabriel / Bailly*
            Alli / Sane* / Hazard / Sanchez / King
            Kane / Gabbiadini / Benteke*

            2.
            Cech / Pickford
            Clichy / Stephens / Yoshida / Gabriel / Holgate*
            Alli / Herrera* / Hazard / Sanchez / King
            Kane / Gabbiadini / Costa*

            Changes = *

            Thoughts please!!

            Thanks
            Thoughts??

            1. gunthourinho
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 11 days ago

              Stephens is at risk of little game time as other players are now returning from injury. Gabbiadini wont play every game either as Austin is due to return very soon.