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Dugout Discussion – Saturday

Saturday’s events continue with a batch of five afternoon kick-offs before we depart for the day’s finale in the Potteries.

From a Fantasy perspective, Anfield provides the hotspot.

Liverpool host Crystal Palace with Fantasy managers backing their attackers for further returns following a 3-3 draw at Watford in Gameweek 1. Mohamed Salah now boasts a 28.5% FPL ownership and provided a Plan B captain for those who ignored the Romelu Lukaku option in the early kick-off. However, to the dismay his 193,000+ new owners, Jurgen Klopp has elected to bench him this afternoon as one of five changes, handing a start to Daniel Sturridge in attack.

While many will be optimistic of a Liverpool victory and a big points haul, Frank De Boer’s Palace will arrive on Merseyside seeking a fourth successive Anfield victory, albeit without the services of winger Wilfried Zaha through injury.

Bournemouth host Watford at the Vitality Stadium in another encounter that appears to promise goals and possible profit for the home side. Charlie Daniels looks to be the key figure on show – the raiding left-back is sponsored by a generous 18.6% ownership.

Burnley host West Brom at Turf Moor with Ahmed Hegazi’s 277,000+ new owners banking on an immediate return from the giant Egyptian. Meanwhile, the Clarets’ Ben Mee is backed by 10.2%, with a 0-0 clearly the optimum result in this one.

Elsewhere, Leicester City host Brighton & Hove Albion at the King Power Stadium, while Southampton take on West Ham United at St Mary’s having failed to score in their previous six home matches.

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

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

    Wrong time to ask this, but is The Hitman's Bodyguard as bad as it looks?

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      According to reviews, yes. SLJ is very good in it apparently.

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

        Thanks. I can read reviews though 🙂

    2. PvA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Save for the DZ 🙂

      1. Les Bleus
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Or any day but match day 😉

  2. threeputt
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    too early to wildcard ? I don't have a bad side but I have a few problems with JWP, Mitrovic & now Vardy poss injured.
    Or do I just transfer out Mitrovic tonight before his price goes down & then monitor the rest of my team over the weekend, I already have Pog & Davies

    1. thepeen555
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Vardy went off did he?

      1. threeputt
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        yes was watching my (c) fail, reckon he twisted his ankle, I can see him missing next game

  3. drughi
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Daniels > Dawson as ft I think

  4. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Liverpool win 1-0 with a Mané goal, and he gets no bonus points. Impressive to be fair, only he can manage to so consistently avoid bonus points.

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      There's additional bps to be added like the 'winning goal' bonus.

      Hopefully he gets among them.

      1. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Seen you around here often, so I assume you know your stuff. What is it about Mané that causes his bps to plummet? Unsuccessful dribbles or something like that?

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah, and because he had a few shots off target. Doesn't pass much either.

    2. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      3 - Robertson (37)
      2 - Hennessey (35)
      1 - Gomez (34)

  5. COYS.
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    36 (including 2 bps for gabbi) with captain gone (kaku)
    Walker Kola eriksen and Willian to come.. Hoping to reach 60 mark

    1. Turbolag
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Gabbi's probably only getting 1 bonus.

  6. Ohhh Shola Ameobi
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Kane, Mooy, Ritchie and KDB to save my week. On 30 (-8) from 7 currently.

    1. FER FUSCH AKE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      fought luck mate, cheer up, it's just a game

  7. @persecuted_by_mods
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Fraser my most disappointing player

      1. MTPockets
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Yep and fixtures are bad.

          1. @persecuted_by_mods
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Yeah gonna be out on his tod once I see how the other cheaper mids get on

        • FER FUSCH AKE
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          if kdb doesn't haul I'll wildcard

        • drughi
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Lacazette to score ?

          1. thepeen555
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Hopefully a few

        • VS10_
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Richarlison six goal attempts in the box.

          1. Konig Luther
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            i'm looking at him

          2. MTPockets
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Considering for Fraser for a week until wc

            • Coaly
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Looks a prospect.

              Did he play up front?

              1. VS10_
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                Left wing.

            • tisza
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              he looked useful as a sub last week.

          3. schlupptheweek
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Looking forward to Andre vs Brighton next week (I'll even take a price fall for that)! Gross has to go now, atleast I benched him this week.
            Gross might do well 2nd half the season at 5.3M

          4. pundit of punts
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Looks like I need a Fraser replacement this gw.

            7 players delivered out of 9 so far.

            Fraser and Stephens being the culprits.

            1. Over Midwicket
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Yawn

            2. Sailboats
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              subtle brag?

            3. Coaly
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Can't expect much at 5.5

              Consider Brunt but maybe not worth a transfer yet

              1. pundit of punts
                • 11 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                Got Phillips already.

                1. Coaly
                  • 11 Years
                  6 years, 9 months ago

                  Hold

            4. George Sillett
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              This is obviously an attempt to get someone to ask you for your score.

          5. Klopp's Kids
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Triple United looks like it could be the new template. Which three would you go for?

            Thinking Jones (budget reasons), Mkhitaryan (own him) and Lukaku (own him)

            Worried about having no Pogba

            1. olidooley
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Im the same. Might chance it without Pogba

            2. FPL.team
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              I have those 3 and I am very happy today so go for it 🙂

            3. GuillermoDickero
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              This is what I'm doing.

              Ake to jones most likely

              1. Coaly
                • 11 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                Solid move

                Good play for Bournemouth def owners

            4. Texas Pete
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              DDG, Pog & Kaku at the mo.

            5. Andy_Social
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Got all 3 and they've served me well - except that a rival has Bailly, Pogba(c) and Mkhi. Doh!

          6. juanmata8
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            With both expected to rise tonight, which transfer do you suggest is a priority?

            a. Danillo > Davies
            b. Redmond > Pogba

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

              B.
              Rather have Trippier later, so somehow, you didn't lose money.

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

                don't

          7. Ludo
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Members - have a look at Cedric's average position today when you get a minute.

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              FPL fraud.

            2. davies
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Decent?

            3. The Tinkerman
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              He never does anything, and they were playing ten men. Wasn't the man sent off down his flank too?

            4. Dokdok666
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              playing as a winger

          8. TheBusDriver
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Bottomed. Need to get rid of Daniels. Have Bailly, Bertrand, Davies and Long. Foster and Elliot are my gks. Best replacement?

            1. Dokdok666
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Jesus, he is playing as a winger

              1. Dokdok666
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                Reply fail

            2. JustPark
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              looking at those defence, a 4.5 for me. Probably Mee or Britos but why though?

          9. The Tinkerman
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Not sure where to start... problem players:
            Danilo
            Dann
            Fraser
            KDB
            Firmino

            Yoshida also if VVD stays, looks like he will make way.

            1. The Royal Robin
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              KDB > Pogba.

              Join me.

              1. The Tinkerman
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                But city have Bournemouth next...

                1. Andy_Social
                  • 11 Years
                  6 years, 9 months ago

                  Next? They haven't even played their 2nd match yet. KdB could score a hattie past Pickford!

            2. Cato Fong 你好
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              They're not too badly ordered actually 🙂

            3. We Will Klopp you
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              How are KDB and Firmino problem players?

          10. THFC4LIFE
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            26 from 7 truly awful

            Mounie Eriksen Jesus KDB left

            1. drughi
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              try 21 from 7 including captain

            2. fedolefan
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              You do realize these are attackers right?

          11. The Royal Robin
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Current average is 28. Chill.

            1. Bubz
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              29 - boom

          12. Sam (Team Sam)
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Did Pogba actually look threatening throughout or was it another goal once the opponents were finished?

            1. Wilshere Knowledge
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              The latter.

              1. Bellerinmondo
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                I'd say the former!

          13. Bellerinmondo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Did Daniels get injured or something? Or everyone shipping out for next 2 bad fixtures?

          14. Cato Fong 你好
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Anyone else in the Jesus & Salah captain fails scenario, need a hug 😎

          15. Wilshere Knowledge
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            West Brom 6 CS's in a season.

            Lose Fletcher and both first choice CB's.

            B2b clean sheets.

            Logic.

            1. Piggs Boson
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              I KNOW RIGHT

              Glad to see someone else was sharing my logic. I wasn't expecting Bournemouth to be so toothless, and Burnley to flop at home!!

            2. Andy_Social
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              It is. The defence is a Pulis machine. Until GW14 when they hit 40 points 😉

          16. fedolefan
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Sanchez is back in full training. Watch out!!

            1. HNI
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              12mn is just too much though

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

                He is too much until he bangs in that brace and has West Brom at home coming up. You had no problem spending the 12m last season though.

            2. Deulofail
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Iwobi will secure his place in starting XI today. Sanchez is the new Dzeko

          17. Sterling is £11Mill..…
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            If Laca gets a brace he will take me to 90+ points today with still Kane, Kun, Atsu and Lossl to go

            1. FPL.team
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Link team

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

                You don't trust him?

                1. FPL.team
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 9 months ago

                  I want to see a 90+ team this week as the max points is 99

                  1. Andy_Social
                    • 11 Years
                    6 years, 9 months ago

                    The man has a point

                    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/dream/2

            2. JustPark
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Too early for BB.

          18. HNI
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Best replacement for Jrod??

            Max 8mn...
            Confused between Chicha/Gab but is Gab nailed considering Austin scored 1?

          19. KneejerkJoe
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Knee Jerk or good moves?

            KDB + JayRod -> Pogba + Chicharito (-4)

          20. Piggs Boson
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Watford look set to survive the drop this season. Impressive management from Silva, they were horrendous last season. Chalobah the key piece I think.

            1. diesel001
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Defensive organisation and team spirit IMO.

              Team spirit is so important IMO. Leicester proved it. West Ham and Stoke don't have it.

          21. johnnybeefcake
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            If I play my WC this week, who are players that I MUST HAVE?

            1. cynical1
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              I would say Lukaku, Kane and Mane.

          22. cynical1
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Daniels to Britos and bank the 0.5. Thoughts?

            Watford have Brighton next...