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Dugout Discussion – Sunday – Part One

Sunday’s four matches get underway with a lunchtime double-header as champions Chelsea host Everton, while West Brom take on Stoke City at The Hawthorns.

Some Fantasy managers will be torn by the Stamford Bridge meeting. The Blues defence are well backed via Fantasy Premier League investment in David Luiz (25.9% ownership) and, of course, Marcos Alonso (18.2% ownership). T

he Spaniard heads into today’s contest off the back of his devastating two goals at Wembley against Spurs, having picked up over 245,000 new owners ahead of Gameweek 3.

However, Everton’s Wayne Rooney has also soared in popularity following back-to-back goals. He claims a 20.4% ownership ahead of the Chelsea clash and is the most popular captain pick on show in the early kick-offs: 93,000 have trusted him with the armband.

Meanwhile, at The Hawthorns, there is no question of the preferred outcome from a Fantasy perspective.

West Bromwich Albion will be seeking a third successive clean sheet against Stoke and boast the Gameweek’s second most popular transfer target in their line-up.

The towering Ahmed Hegazi has picked up over 504,000 new owners ahead of today’s clash and already ranks fourth for transfers in ahead of Gameweek 4 before taking to the pitch.

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

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

    Morata more points than Lolaku,
    90 mins less played

    1. FDMS All Starz
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Think Utd will score more this season than Chelsea so avoiding Lukaku can be dangerous

    2. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      And arguably tougher fixtures

    3. red forever
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I'd still rather have lukaku thanks

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

    Everton need to bring CL instead of that useless Sandro.

    1. Neeskens Under Matip
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Indeed, CL and a sigurdson set piece are there best hope!

  3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Which combo is better
    Kane +mkhi
    Or lukaku +Eriksen
    ??

  4. ★Kuntheman★
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Should be a concern for any owner when the manager says "I'm not going to change." when things aren't working

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

      Enlighten me

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Not happy about City's situation. Chelsea showing us how it's done vs Everton.

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

          Helps having 11 men tbf.

          1. Stats Don\'t Lie
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            City played with 11 for a whole half too...

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

    Lukaku > Morata incoming?

    1. JÆKS ⭐
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Lacazette for me

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

        Mmm, good shout with fixtures. You gonna do it?

        1. JÆKS ⭐
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Not anymore after this! 😀

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

      Keep the change ya filthy animal...

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

      Off the back of one bad game for Kaku? I'm gonna have Kaku, Kane and Morata on my WC unless Kane blanks again.

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Get 2 out of them. Three is too much. I think Eriksen is enough spurs cover

  6. Neeskens Under Matip
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Rooney can't tackle anymore, he has to push the player over everytime, even though his footwork is great...

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      He is frustrated atm.

  7. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Willian to Fabregas a crazy move??

    Willian mins at risk for next GW prob.

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

      And so it begins

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

      Same for Cesc.

    3. JustClasie
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Yes a crazy move

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

      Willian has looked far more dangerous than fabregas tbh

      1. Sz21
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Will he keep his place when Hazard comes back?

    5. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Willian's minutes arent at risk, Pedro's minutes are

      1. Sz21
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I hope so!

      2. Do I Not Like Orange
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        What makes you so sure of this? Pedro was above him in the pecking order last season.

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

          He got ahead in pecking order after Willian got injured and changing a working starting XI is probably not Conte's cup of tea.

      3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Conte likes Pedro more

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

      Willian been far better than Fab and Pedro.

      1. Sz21
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        So you would be confident that Willian keeps starting even with Hazard back??

    7. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Crazy both are risky. Bakoyoko will be preffered

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

    The Stoke formation here got me the giggles, I know they say formations aren't accurate but 😆
    https://anewpla.net/fpl/live/30/

  9. President Giggs
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Definitely going to consider Lukaku -> Morata and doubling up on Pogba and Mikhy in midfield on my eventual wildcard. Once Hazard is back in the team, Morata will be gold.

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

      Yeah, seriously considering the same

    2. FDMS All Starz
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Will he? Think hazard will be selfish and is on pens

      1. President Giggs
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Don't think Lukaku will be on pens anymore either. Morata's movement is fantastic, and with Hazard often viewed as the main threat in the Chelsea team, he'll have lots of space to operate.

        1. FDMS All Starz
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          He missed one, it's harsh if they take him off pens now

      2. That Was Easy!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Haz is perhaps the least selfish player around. He even comments on it all the time, totally happy to not be the goalscorer.

      3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Get both hazard and Morata.
        Essential for me

    3. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Looking at the exact same moves. With my change in the bank this also allows firmino > lacazette for me.

      Kane Laca Morata front 3...

      1. That Was Easy!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Lukaku top of the league in goals, big chances, shots in the box, goal attempts, shots on target. If there's ever a time to say drop someone "at your peril" it's now with Lukaku.

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

          Lukaku's a hasbeen. Morata is the future 😀

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

    Berahino to score his first goal to make it 1-0.
    You know it's going to happen..

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

      Ssshh...

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

      OK Nostradamus

    3. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Tell the bookies with your wallet, not us

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

    Morata or Jesus?

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

      What about Laca?

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

        He has not scored a goal yet, so not an option 😉

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

          He did GW 1

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

          yes he has

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

            Not this week

            Thats how things work here

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

        Hasn't looked that dangerous but will review the data after the Lpool game.

    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Jesus is 10.4 and isn't nailed

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

        Seems to be nailed when City have 11 men.

        1. Cok3y5murf
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          'Seems to be' is not good enough when Pep is the manager.

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

    Lol at those selling Lukaku.

  13. ★Kuntheman★
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Why are people dropping Lukaku lmfao

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      He scored zero points yesterday - has to go obviously.

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

      You know Lukaku will be sold as soon as Kane nails himself as the default C and some other premium hits form, Morata staking his claim.

      1. Mark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I agree. As soon as folk settle on Kane as default captain, then Lukaku will come under greater scrutiny.

        I'm looking at doubling on United's two mids, with Jones at the back. It frees up the second heavy hitter slot for a form/fixtures candidate - like Lacazette for the next four.

        If Sanchez starts and looks the part, I'm seriously considering it.

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

          Two defenders, two mids, there's strong options from United this year to help you get brave and take his ownership on.

          No captaincy, no likey.

        2. President Giggs
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I can very much see rotating between Laca, Morata and Lukaku as the fixtures permit being a solid strategy this year. Can't have them all, and I think Kane will hold a spot in our frontlines permanently.

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

      You're only as good as your last GW in FPL.

    4. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Crazy people

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

    Laca Morata Firmino

    it is then

    stunning midfield possible too

    1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Laca shit. Get lukaku

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

    How has Alonso done?

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

      Lucky not to be booked.

    2. Wrong Captain Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      invisible so far

    3. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      3 fouls

    4. @persecuted_by_mods
        6 years, 9 months ago

        45 minutes without a hattrick or assist, getting rid asap for Azpi

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

        Quiet.

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

        Crikey. My attention went more to Kane's stats there. Surely he's going to score today?

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

          Kane doesn't appear when you filter using the past 2 game weeks

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            This is because he hasn't started today. Set it to All Matches.

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

              No 😛

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

              If you ever need help with those tables Doos, just shout 😆

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

        Why would you drop Lukaku anyway? Bunch of tools

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

        Hold up. Fernandinho?!

      4. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Doos, we need to stop convincing these lot

        1. *Reformed-Character*
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Pull your pants up kun

          1. ★Kuntheman★
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Whoops my bad

            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              😆

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

      West brom nees to concede today .
      This is just wrong .

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

        Need*

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

        Nevaaa

      3. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Coming soon...

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

      Will we see more goals in the chelsea game do you think?

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

        very likely if Everton don't improve in 2nd half

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

        At this rate yes, and they wont be coming from everton.

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

        None

    7. F4L
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Cant wait till Liverpool humble Arsenal today. Wenger Outs will be in full force

    8. BobBradleysOpportunity
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      come on willian, free kick goal please

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

        Alonso will take them

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

      Would you use 1 FT for TFM > Naughton?

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

        No, keep over the break

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

      Hegazi 77th minute header, boys?

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

        Think I would wet myself...

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

          3 or 83 years old ?

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

            I'm nearer to 83 than 3 tbh...

            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              You and me both. 😉

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

                😆

    11. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Please please please, someone ruin that Brom CS 🙂

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

        NOOOOOO 😆

    12. Cabellafan
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Can Morata cover for Lukakus points? I certainly think so. Looking to wc after this round to ship Lukaku for Morata, free up funds to get Sanchez without crashing my midfield, and also to Get Alonso. Sorry, just thinking out load

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

        Idk why you would get sanchez tbh. Sure he will be good but eriksen, alli, mane, salah, mkhi, pogba are way way better value.

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

          You can certainly FIT one of those with Sanchez in your midfield. Sanchez is the most explosive of those as the other will share points. He can destroy teams by himself, and his ownership will be skyhigh. Will see today where he plays

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

      Made 2 transfers for this season so far...

      1- Cesc
      2- Daniels

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

        Ouch.

    14. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Choupo-Moting, nice name! 😀

    15. weaver93
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Rumour is ...Karius is in goal in place of Mignolet...

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

        Only 10 hours late.

        1. weaver93
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          thanks.

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

        Migs not even on bench

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

      Gonna trigger my WC tonight. Will be plenty faffing about in the next 2 weeks but I'll definitely be tripling on United and Chelsea.

      Imbalanced I know, but what do you think of this draft?:

      Foster, Elliot
      Alonso, Luiz, Jones, Cedric, Fernandez
      Pogba, DSilva, RLC, Carroll, Chalobah
      Kane, Lukaku, Morata

      0.1itb

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        ignore Pool at your peril

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

        Midfield really hurts my eyes.

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

        That midfield hurts my eyes.

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

          I've been going 5-2-3 anyway. This would be 523/433

          No Pool, No Arsenal, one City. I'm fine with that.

          1. Now I'm Panicking
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            What's your current OR?

      4. Business Cat
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Three 4.5 mids...yikes...no thanks 🙂

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

        Imbalanced. You're fooked the minute Eriksen, Sanchez and the like turn it on, and you won't have a wc to remedy

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

          And pool also

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

          I wouldn't be transferring too often, so I should have 2FT if one of the front 3 flop and a big mid emerges.

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

            Relying on yourself having 2FT to get yourself out of a hard place is dodgy

      6. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Terrible midfield, £4.5m mids are for bench fodder and 2 point auto subs

    17. F4L
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      The inevitability of Kane's haul today is painful. Ugh

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

        😎

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

        😀

      3. President Giggs
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        A brace will take me to the top of my mini leagues, and win me my h2h game. Quietly optimistic.

    18. Jolly Good
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Morarta or lacazette or jesus?

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Laca

      2. Magerost
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Morata and leave him there for the season