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Dugout Discussion – Brighton vs Man City

Saturday’s events end on the south coast as Brighton make their Premier League debut and bid to follow the example set by Huddersfield Town following their victory at Palace.

But the Seagulls face a daunting task, with Premier League favourites Manchester City the visitors to the Amex Stadium.

Pep Guardiola’s men are bristling with prime Fantasy talent with Kevin De Bruyne owned by 31.6% of FPL managers in midfield, while both Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero – owned by 13.4 and 11.4% respectively – start up front for City.

That trio are the first big captain assets in action today, with Aguero backed by 5.9% of managers with the armband, while De Bruyne is the skipper for 4.7% of managers and Jesus 4.3%.

In contrast, Brighton are something of a non-event from a Fantasy perspective. Their most popular assets – Uwe Hünemeier and Liam Rosenior are both owned as 4.0 enablers, while Anthony Knockeart – present in 2.3% of squads – joins them on the bench following a recent injury.

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

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  1. HellasLEAF
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Shouldn't complain, as have had a respectable first GW with Kaku C and a couple others still to go, but really burned that I insisted on Alonso over Luiz and then had to downgrade Aguero to Jesus to make it happen even though I so badly wanted Kun over Jesus.

    Sigh. Oh well. Any chance the OG in the City match came off Jesus?? Sure looks like he took a touch to me..

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      You're reaching, man.

      Us Jesus owners will have our day. It just wasn't going to happen for us this GW.

      1. Manani
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        yeah, i thought jesus played pretty well

        1. Pooodle
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Could have been a hat trick on another day. Those 2 goals ruled out were touch and go.

    2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Looks like an own goal to me

  2. Sims
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    How come king stopped scoring the moment he gets reclassified ?

    1. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      He's played one match

      1. Sims
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        That was 1 blank too many for him a few months ago

  3. MTPockets
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Thought Gross looked promising. Potential Fraser replacement from gw3 if he doesn't work out.

      1. VS10_
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Got set pieces and plays very advanced. Can't say much else yet.

      2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Brighton may not score enough

      3. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Can't really judge him on today's game. But yes, looks ok for a 5.5er

    • Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Is Danilo worth transferring out if you don't have any starting defenders on your bench? I feel like Pep could sacrifice him for one of the attacking studs on the bench.

      1. Sims
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I have him and two 4m defenders

        Could really have done with aoa chip right about now.

      2. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Danilo is a temporary option

        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          This.

          I only got him in so that I could do a seamless Danilo to Trippier transfer once Trip was back.

          1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            exactly.

      3. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I am assuming you kept him for GW1-3 so you might as well hold on and risk it.

        Not worth the transfer yet.

        1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          you understand me. thanks Badger

      4. Mull
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Shouldn't you have thought about this before the deadline?

        1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          read badgers comment. I didn't think Danilo would be subbed by a winger. Plus it didn't help that the first game was played on a friday. I was sitting at work and almost lost my mind when I found out. Really couldve used another hr of tinkering.

      5. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Mendy takes over from him when he's back.

        1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          who would've thought

          1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Duh, I didn't read it out.

            If you have the FT, then yes. Mostly because you have absolutely no points on the bench.

    • SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Anyone watch Tom Carroll closely today? Set my team up with the hope he could become my 4th mid GW3..on set pieces?

      1. Mull
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        It was a bad idea before GW1 and it still is now.

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          In what way is it a bad idea? He will stay as a 5th midfielder and I'll continue to play 433 if he doesn't perform..

        2. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Think he'll be a good pick, myself.

    • Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Despite flagging and commenting several times, many of us still showing no comments in the last 30 days. Really annoying

      1. fedolefan
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah, I don't subscribe to replies and usually use that history to see if someone's replied to my post. Can't do that now.

      2. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Yep. I'm trying to find Waxys comments where he said Milner is nailed in midfield and Firmino won't take penalties.

        1. Sims
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          I have it bookmarked

        2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          I found that earlier haha

        3. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          HA!

        4. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Poor Waxys... he is just an eager lad... so many jumping on him... yeah the "told you so" posts are a stretch... but I just filter it

          1. kitier katba
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            how?

      3. Sims
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        When I saw that waxys hadnt commented in the past 30 days I knew it was too good to be true

    • Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Could have done worse, I suppose. Had Alonso, Jesus, Dunk, Bernardo, Monreal, etc., in my team at random points in time. 34 points with Kane (c), Eriksen, Lukaku and DdG to go.

    • Cesc, Drogs & Rock and …
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      #1 has Lukaku on bench and triple captained Salah. Logic.

      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        And played Ramadan instead. WTF...

    • UshFPL
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      39 points so far. Braces from Kaku and Kane would make this a good start.

      1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        please please! but then newcastle score 3 and win

      2. DD
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Fingers crossed mate

        1. UshFPL
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Yep. Blanks, however, would make it a bit of a disaster.

          1. DD
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Bite your tongue man!

          2. Cesc, Drogs & Rock and …
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Will be a disaster shared, so only a few differentials will benefit.

    • ZLNR
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Anyone who watched the place game? Did Mili looking any good he's my only pencilled transfer out this week. Would rather save so might just play 4-3-3 but would like to know if he needs cutting

    • laplana
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Cheered up a bit thanks to my friend Stella and now looking forward to tomorrows games!

    • WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Got bottomed. In a draft league, who would you pick up?

      a) Moreno
      b) Jagielka
      c) Reid

      Thinking of avoiding C till fixtures get a bit better personally.

      1. DD
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        C

        1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Despite fixtures? I could always get him a couple of weeks later instead.

          1. DD
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            If you had to pick now I would still go C. If he's an option for later then yes wait.

            1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Cheers. What I meant was that I could get one of other two for now and get him later on.

              1. DD
                • 11 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Moreno was woeful today in def and Jagielka isn't guaranteed starts plus Everton play city Chelsea united and Spurs in the next 4

                1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
                  • 10 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  I hadn't noticed that, thanks a lot!

          2. UshFPL
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Hes the only one nailed

            1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Cheers!

    • Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I feel like my punt Ince disappointed, had one good chance but nothing else to speak of. Any other Ince owners feeling the same? Will probably keep him for a bit regardless

      1. Jamie_GAWA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I have him, you can't expect points every week for 6m, take your 3 points and be patient imo

        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Words.

          Of.

          Wisdom.

        2. Greenbackbøøg…
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah I'll be patient, at least Huddersfield played well in general which is a very good sign

      2. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I have him a draft league. Did he do much else? Still willing to give him a little time but I wasn't able to see that game.

        1. Greenbackbøøg…
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Stats aren't impressive but it's only 1 game after all

    • Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Did Gabbi post some good numbers?

      1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Good numbers of transfers out

        1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          haha

    • niko mate
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Top 3m. I still remember my best season when I started in top 3k and also finished there. The season where Chelsea had dgw 1. Good times...

    • Moshinp4p
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Any have marks id for his team? Not seen it anywhere

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        370

    • Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I decided to pick taa over hegazi in last day. I'm really sad.
      If I buy him now I'm already a loser with 15 less points and a used transfer
      :'(

      1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        would keep and eye on his price rise as TAA may only be a temporary option

      2. UnitedFan
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Spare a thought for Berbs who has Hegazi as first sub

        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          I've sent my guys to kidnap Atsu.

          1. UnitedFan
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            😆

          2. ★Kuntheman★
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            I think you might have a chance with Atsu mate

      3. Le _ Professeur
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I did the same mistake 🙂 .. oh well .. TAA was pretty OK though, he could've gotten at least an assist today.

        1. Emiliano Sala
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Are you keeping ?

    • DON BE ZILLY
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Holding onto Fàbregas, personally. I was feeling a little iffy about his yellows yesterday but still plugged for him as a medium term investment and I'm sticking to my guns. Bringing Vardy in for Bats - fixture proof performance last night and clearly gels with Shakespeare. See how tomorrow goes first though.

    • internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Is Xhaka a flash in the pan or can he be a long term cheap mid pick?

      1. Kingston
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        An absolute flash in the pan

      2. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I would be amazed if he scored that high again for the rest of the season

      3. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        We can't be sure , but Doos seems to think he is a good pick for corners alone , 5.5m is cheap

      4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Well, I am going to find out. 🙂

        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Avoid

        2. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          I didnt see the game but was impressed with him in the charity shield and towards the end of last season.

        3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          I agree with Doos... he has a wicked lashing corner kick and cross and he seems to have picked up where Ozil forgot how to play. And he is avoiding the Cahill-like lunges.

      5. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I think many people here are severely underrating him..

        1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          so just go ahead and buy him

    • UshFPL
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      People need to forget about casuals being ahead of them. Over time, the best players will end up bear the top. Just focus on getting points on the board and forget about rank for the time being. It's irrelevant until GW38

      1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        exactly. avoids the hits.

      2. FISKIMUS
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        i dunno about irrelevant till 38............ i get the point you;re making but it's surely relevant before then ....

    • FISKIMUS
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      65 with Rashford and Valencia to go GW rank 33k 🙂

      1. UnitedFan
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Fair play.

        1. FISKIMUS
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Thanks... feelin the Rashford punt?

    • Energetics
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Need a 5.5 mid, preferably that takes his teams set pieces.

      A. Xhaka
      B. Brunt (rotates well with Carroll)
      C. Mooy
      D. JWP

      1. ZLNR
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        A. Or C.

    • Oven Glover
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Best thing about today is that Kompany's, Silva's & Vardy's points that are stuck on my draft teams bench are my own bench points. My precious...

    • Sterling is £11Mill..…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Based on games so far and making a few assumptions, WC team 😀
      DDG (Elliot)
      Yoshida - Cedric - Hegazi / Naughton rotation (4.0)
      Silva - Xhaka - Mkhi - Salah (Carroll)
      Aguero - Vardy - Kane

      1. Oven Glover
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        WC already?! You didn't even captain Alonso!

        1. Sterling is £11Mill..…
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Lol im not going to use it just seeing what you can get 🙂

      2. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Xhaka isn't going to be a good option long term imo. Be very surprised if he gets 10 points in 1 game again

        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          If he's taking corners and free kicks, bearing in mind Arsenal have Giroud and Lacazette now.................................

      3. UshFPL
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        WC already?! What was your previous team?

    • My neck my back my Saed Kol…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Any price changes expected tonight?

      1. Sterling is £11Mill..…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Doesnt look like it Xhaka leading the apck but no wear near rising

    • Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Is there anyone who had Gabbi for his 1 point DGW last season and gave the guy a 2nd chance?

      1. Lyonnais
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        \o/

        He will probably get another chance next week...

    • Jamie_GAWA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Rank of 1.3m with Kane,Eriksen and Kaku (c) left.. what's the highest realistic rank I can hope for?

    • Aston-villain
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Any idea on current average?
      And avg. No of players left to play?

      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Average 31
        6.9 average played

      2. DD
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Current average is 31

      3. Aston-villain
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks chaps

    • ChelseaKTBFF
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Regretted not picking Friminho and Lacazette
      but I got Kane and Mounie in insted so if Kane scores it'll be a good start

    • mr messi
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Best Fab replacement?

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Xhaka

        1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          haha