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Dugout Discussion – Spurs vs Chelsea

After Aaron Mooy fired Huddersfield to victory over Newcastle, we make our way to Wembley as Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea go head-to-head in Sunday’s final fixture.

A victory for Spurs today would set a new club record of 15 successive home league wins, yet their record in competitive matches at Wembley – two wins, one draw and seven losses – is anything but convincing.

Subject to over 164,000 transfers out last week, Harry Kane has now gone 11 Premier League matches in August without finding the net.

Yet Kane was still the second most captained player for Gameweek 2, handed the armband by 526,000+ FPL managers as he looks to recover from last Sunday’s blank at Newcastle.

Both Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli plundered the points at St James’ Park to put Kane in the shade.

They also combined for both goals in the corresponding fixture last season, with Eriksen supplying assists for Alli’s pair of strikes in a 2-0 home win over the champions.

For Chelsea, Alvaro Morata is handed his first start after emerging from the bench to bag a goal and assist in last week’s shock home loss to Burnley.

But there’s no Eden Hazard as he fails to recover from an ankle injury in time for the Wembley encounter.

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

    What should I do with this lot?

    DDG Elliot
    Bertrand Kompany Dann Daniels 4.0
    KDB Mooy Mane Fraser Carroll
    Lukaku Kane McBurnie

    1. polis
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I can't work out how you've spent your funds...

      That mid and McBurnie ?!

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

        Its a 442

  2. Oldman Unathletic
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    So it appears that stories of Chelsea and Conte's demise were greatly exaggerated.

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

      Have yourself an up vote my friend.

      1. Oldman Unathletic
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Much appreciated.

  3. Please Help I Don't Kn…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    How many more points do y'all think I'll get with Sane and Jesus to go?

    1. Eton Rifles
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      6

    2. Podge
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      2 and 12

    3. Please Help I Don't Kn…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Cheers.

  4. Sune
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Who to ship for Trippier?

    Current defence:
    Daniels, Monreal, Hegazi, Yoshida, Long.

    1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Apparently he got a slight injury.

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

        I'm aware. Cheers!

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

      Daniels although Trippier may be injured again

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

        Cheers

  5. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    which is best please?

    Kompany, KDB, Zaha and Fraser >> Alonso, Pogba, Micky and Mooy -8
    or
    Kompany, KDB, Zaha and Fraser >> B Davies, Pogba, Eriksen and Mooy -8

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

      Knee jerk much?

    2. Please Help I Don't Kn…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Really tight but B cause of Eriksen.

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

      A

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

        Even though Eriksen may be my favourite FPL player right now.

        1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          🙂 Same here

    4. liiusions
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      B with Trippier if fit

    5. Yav
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A

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

      second option if you must

    7. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Why Pogba over Mkhi?

  6. Waxys
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Have Spurs ever won at Wembley lol?

    I hope the new stadium was worth it hahahaha

    1. Gervinho's forehead
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      You, my friend, are the ultimate troll.

      Never fail to provide the entertainment and for that, I salute you.

      Keep doing you, don't let anyone change you.

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

        I've just logged on.
        Logging straight back off as his crap posts are all I see on here these days.

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

        people need to stop encouraging him. hés the ultimate bore if anything

    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks for your input, valuable as ever

    3. Rash
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Twice

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

    To replace Dummett, I have to take a -8 hit. Keep for one more week?

    The first -4 hit is settled for Valencia + Ritchie -> Alonso + Richarlison / Jese

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

      If you can get away with benching him then do that instead

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

        I can get away with benching. But price drop is a concern.

  8. Eton Rifles
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Harry Kane has just pulled level with Zaha on total points.

  9. lordkippe
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Should I wildcard ?

    A: Yes
    B : No

    Foster ( elliot )

    PVA - Stephens - Daniels ( Dummet, Long )

    KDB - Mane - Willian - Atsu ( Carroll )

    Kane - Lukaku - Gabbiadini

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

      B

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

      B B B B B B B B B B B B B Its a marathon not a sprint

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

      No, just sell PVA.

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

        was looking at selling Daniels instead. And might take a hit on my midfield. Why do you think I should sell PVA instead ?

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

          Haven't seen Daniels there, he can go first then, downgrade to 4.5 or get Jones

      2. Better off with a pin and a…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        No. There are lots of games before Christmas and the transfer window isn't shut yet. Don't sell PVA now; SWA at home next week. Maybe move on Daniels, or perhaps KDB if you do not like how he looks tomorrow, but he plays Bournemouth next week. Maybe get a Spurs mid before the BUR game:

    4. Yome
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A

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

    "Flexibility in midfield" allowing for an easy switch from Willian to Alonso

  11. laplana
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    With Eriksen likely to rise tonight looks like you guys should ship Salah out for him ASAP. You will just keep delaying getting him especially as the 0.1 rise is such a pain in the arse.

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

      Getting sick of the term knee jerk!

    2. Fantasy Football Friend!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Alli will still be 9.5

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

      Give this lad his own post please.

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

      Just did. Also replaced Daniels with zanka. Trying the team value strategy. Long con dudes!

    5. shearer9
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Worth a second -4 in two weeks?

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

        Yes, Salah huge rotation risk especially with Cout back and Eriksen is clearly still on last years form, expect a haul vs Burnley and enjoy his price rise.

  12. Qaiss
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone know how nailed on Jones is for Man United? And how long he will be in the team for?

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        6 years, 9 months ago

        80% nailed and will be in the team for 2 months 2 weeks and 4 days

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

          Nice

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

      We're going to see a lot of Kane to Lukaku transfers soon. Lukaku ownership is going to break 60%

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

        Best thing to do is WC, get rid of Kane then get him back in Saturday.

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

        I'll probably hold tight even if Kane blanks. What a differential he could be

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

          I'm planning to get him in

      3. Please Help I Don't Kn…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Yay.

    3. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Hegazi is the best defender to grace the league. His beautiful Egyptian curls tickle my fancy. His cute ears curl like Beckham's freekicks.

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

        23 points in 2 GWs. My best pick and it was a last minute switch from Dawson. Woohoo!

    4. Smelbow
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Alonso scored 1more point than Bailly, just saying!

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

        Alonso has a record for getting big hauls, it's not a one off like Bailly pal.

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

          How many points has Alonso got this season?

      2. @persecuted_by_mods
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Nobody is unaware of this

      3. Krafty Werks
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Kola & Fraser > Alonso & RLC for a hit? Yay or nay? Thanks.

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

          Just do it, might seem bad short term but when Alonso is 9.0 and you got him at 7.0 you will be laughing your arse off mate.

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

        If you think FFS is knee-jerk, check out the replies to the OfficialFPL twitter

        https://twitter.com/OfficialFPL/status/899331973042274306

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

          The teams in the replies are disgraceful

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

          Comments I can see look more sensible than the average on here

      5. Lord of Ings
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Is this def good enough?
        DDG
        bailly Bertrand Dawson Alonso

        1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Certainly better than mine.

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

          Question is, is the rest of the team good enough with that defense?

          1. Lord of Ings
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Not so much.
            Willian salah KDB
            Lukaku chicha Gabba.

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

          Good enough? It's very strong

        4. George James
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          The question is the rest of your team good enough?

      6. Waxys
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Great night Tonight with so much entertainment FPL wasn't bad too I'm heading off to sleep now goodnight 🙂

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          where do you live?

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

            AUS

        2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          don't let your mum's dryer keep you awake

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

          Night Waxeys , count em sheep

      7. willl
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        32 with KDB and Jesus (c).

        Will I reach 50 points?

        1. Eton Rifles
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          unlikely imo

          3 & 5 (10)

          final: 45

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

        BONUS ADDED

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

        Think maybe people need to play free chip instead of wc

      10. EWH2020
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Very tempted to WC, here is some of the dross in my squad. Wise to hit the button?

        Daniels
        TAA
        JWP
        Atsu
        Salah

      11. Net Gains
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Time to Wildcard?

        1. salazar1963
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          no. Wait for deadline day. Take a- 4 pt hit if needed.

      12. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        1ITB where should I spend it? Thinking Mounie -> Hernandez

        De Gea Elliott
        Trippier Dawson Yoshida Mee Mbemba
        Eriksen Mane Pogba Atsu RLC
        Lukaku Aguero Mounie

      13. Laalman
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Is a strikeforce of: Lukaku, Chicha and Firmino to light? Do i need a second big hitter in there?

        1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          If your mid is good enough, it should be okay (for now)

        2. polis
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Is the three I'm thinking of. If you're going to captain Lukaku most of the time, I think it works.

        3. Collie01
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Looks good to me.

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

            Thanks guys, yeah plan on captain Lukaku most weeks and It allows for a strong midfield and Alonso at the back.

      14. Please Help I Don't Kn…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I wanna wc just to fix my defence. Only 1 cleanie so far this season.

      15. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Ffs Kane why 🙁 You could at least have gotten a red and given me an excuse to get rid of you... Bet you blank at SWA and BUR too 😡

      16. Mr Wizard
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Anyone considering Jesé for stoke? 6.0 and looks like he's Playing off the striker.

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

          looked at him, but I think Im gonna use my transfer for Pogba

        2. Collie01
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          He looks potentially good value.

        3. Ron_Swanson
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          yep i am looking at him

        4. Better off with a pin and a…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Looks like a plausible alternative to Ritchie.

      17. Gazpilicueta
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Question time!

        Which United Mid should I go for?

        1) Mkhitaryan or 2) Pogba

        and why

        Who else should I get in this trade?

        Willian and Firmino OUT for Mkhi/Pogba and.....

        A) Chicarito
        B) Gabbiadini
        C)Shinji
        D)Rooney
        E) Rashford
        F)Gray
        G)your choice up to £8.3

        1. Collie01
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I got Mhki last week for Zaha, but its a coin toss between him and Pogba.

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

            you like mhki eh? hmm, I cant choose I might go and youtube their highlights from last year

        2. Mr Wizard
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Likewise, I've got Mhki too. Pogba is more nailed but Mhki is playing behind Lukaku.

          LiL P