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Dugout Discussion – Saturday

Following on from Southampton’s 1-0 defeat of Palace at Selhurst Park, we focus our attentions on five 3pm kick-offs.

Liverpool and Man City both supply two of the top 10 captains for the Gameweek.

Roberto Firmino and Mo Salah are backed by 4% and 2% respectively as the Reds’ welcome to Anfield.

Both have already bagged two sets of double-digits in the opening four Gameweeks and were in the goals in Wednesday’s Champions League draw against Sevilla.

Meanwhile, Sergio Aguero (4%) and Gabriel Jesus (2%) were also in scoring form in midweek as Pep Guardiola’s side breezed past Feyenoord.

The Etihad outfit have racked up nine goals in their last two matches in all competitions and travel to Watford looking for a repeat of last season’s 5-0 win at Vicarage Road.

Elsewhere, Jamie Vardy heads to Huddersfield on the back of three goals in his first four Gameweeks – all scored against Arsenal and Chelsea.

Newcastle’s Joselu and Stoke’s Eric Choupo-Moting boast some strong underlying numbers as they square up at St James’ Park. Over 235,000 drafted in the Cameroon international after he bagged a brace in last Saturday’s home draw with Man United.

The Magpies’ Rob Elliot is once again the most benched player in the Gameweek – despite serving up back-to-back clean sheets, over 853,000 owners have named him as a sub.

West Brom and West Ham clash at the Hawthorns after contrasting results last week.

Hauled off just after the hour-mark in the 2-0 win over Huddersfield, Javier Hernandez was subject to over 230,00 transfers out – only Sadio Mane and Paul Pogba were jettisoned by more managers over the previous week.

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  1. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Who will win this in my H2H?

    31 with DDG + Lukaku (C)
    12 with Jones Alonso Bavies Eriksen Lukaku + Kane (C)

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      (We both have Mkhi)

    2. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      One with kane (c)

      1. The Royal Robin
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Got a way to go though eh. 19 pts to claw back.

        1. pundit of punts
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          19 + DDG + Lukaku
          Jones + Alonso + Bavies + Eriksen + Kane(c)

          1 Kane goal and it's over.

          1. The Royal Robin
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            He has got Kaku as (C) but yeah, I hope you're right!

  2. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Back in the top 1M. Need Alli to be quiet if Eriksen and Kane fail.

  3. Jollyswagman
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Bringing in Silva and Aguero for this week was not a bad choice after all 😀

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

      not bad. Could have been better but you cant win them all

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

    Klopp eyeing up Dyche in that article picture. Saucy

    1. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      He likes what he sees and Dyche likes the attention...

  5. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    TAA created 7 chances lol, so unlucky

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Yep.. almost got a goal as well.. Liverpool were extremely unfortuntate to win.. Burnley is a big team killer.. beats Chelsea, draws with spurs and pool...

  6. XabiAlonso
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Have Kane cap but would really enjoy a couple of alli assists to go with the Kane goals

    1. A Team Of James McCleans
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      This.

  7. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Thinking of Mkhitaryan + Stephens ➡ Salah + Kolasinac this gw for -4.

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      You don't need our advice... 🙂

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Lukaku out against Aguero worked out pretty well at least. Went against the community. 😉

    2. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I take it you already have Silva? Good moves either way.

    3. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I like it. Arsenal awesome fixtures and Man U's fixtures will turn soon. Good looking team btw. Awesome when moves like Kaku -> Kun ends up working.

  8. TerryVenables
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Stephens to which defender? Got 6m

    1. Dr Van Nostrand
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      easy Kola

    2. Neeskens Under Matip
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Kola

    3. GuyIncognito
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Kolasinac

    4. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Kola or Ota

      1. TerryVenables
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks

  9. Sepp Blattered
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Still prefer Jesus to Aguero

    1. Pieterke30
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      And I don't know anymore

      Was all set on Jesus but today is a reminder of Aguero's explosiveness

    2. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      With my budget I haven't got much choice.

  10. FootballFanatic365
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    what the heck is going on..

  11. divineFC
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    guys very important question!!
    what you guys think of using the free hit chip for next week..since city plays palace at home and load up 3 city attackers??
    any suggestion is welcome..

    1. Up the tics
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      nah probably best to us it on bank/double gw's

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

    City will walk this league

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

      All down to the top teams to somehow derail their juggernaut. Looking relentless suddenly.

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

        looked that way all season I think. Pep just needed to find the best XI, it was evident how good they would be after the Everton game

    2. TheRealDog
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Like we said last year? They are stronger now though.

    3. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      People said the same last year.

      Although admittedly they have wingbacks and a more settled attack this year.

  13. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone still want Bavies to play even for a bit? Mbemba coming off the bench otherwise here.

    1. Pooodle
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I've got Suttner first sub would like Davies on for a bit, could get some points.

    2. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Please no, Atsu (7+2 points) as my 1st sub.

  14. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Jaysus Davies on the bench. Just brought him in ffs.
    What's the chance of a cameo?? T.carrol comes on for him.

  15. St. Joseph
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Will Ben Davies came on at some point tonight?

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      He might.

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I'm hoping someone pulls a hammy on 20 mins. Selfish I know!

    3. Ode
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Depends if Spurs are winning or not

    4. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      If Son is LWB (as they say on BT Sport) then yes.

  16. TheRealDog
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    12 from 6. 5 left with Naughton for Davies. Kane (C) and Eriksen, save me please.

  17. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Kane brace both assisted by Eriksen please!

    1. A Team Of James McCleans
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Alli*

    2. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Hattie*

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

      This

    4. STONEROSES
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Seconded

    5. XabiAlonso
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Alli boombayey

  18. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Time for the Harry Kane show

  19. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Chicharito >

    1. Vardy
    2. Firmino

    1. Bushido
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      1

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Screw it - go Vardy

    3. TheRealDog
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Vardy. Will play every minute, on pens and nice fixtures.

    4. Hairy Potter
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Vardy for consistency

    5. Ben the Mee
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Vardy if you already have Salah

    6. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I have to LOL at myself. Cursed the team last week for dropping KDB as per their pod suggestion but STILL followed them this week by bringing in Davies and now he's benched!

    7. Bushido
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Whatever the bandwagon is on here, avoid it.

      1. The Royal Robin
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Brady > Fail
        Bavies > Fail

      2. Bushido
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        The current flavor is aguero, that can only mean one thing...

    8. The Yorkshire Pirlo
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Best City wing back, Mendy or Walker?

      1. Collie01
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Mendy

    9. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      an early injury to spurs defender would be quite nice

      1. Pooodle
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Agreed

      2. Hotdogs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Mate it's just FPL don't hope for a player to get injured just so you can get a few more fantasy points

    10. HavertzHero
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Please bag Hatty Arry

    11. cynical1
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A. Chicha to Jesus
      B. Chicha and Morata to Vardy and Aguero for -4

      1. Pooodle
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        A

    12. Pooodle
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Anyone tempted for the Firmino out Aguero in wildcard?

      Leaves you light in midfield but would playing 4-3-3. Could be left with something like this:

      Elliot, Krul
      Kola, Davies/Keane, Ward, Naughton, Lascalles
      Eriksen/Alli, Salah, Ritchie, Chalobah, RLC
      Lukaku, Jesus/Morata, Aguero

      1. Up the tics
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        dont do it

    13. Bob_the_builder
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Pogba and Chica to Atsu and Jesus for -4 ?
      Have no City cover.

    14. barracuda
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Mikhi to Silva for free?

      1. Pooodle
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        No - especially not until watching United tomorrow

    15. jia you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Worth a WC, yay or nay?

      Long + Bertrand + Pogba + Mooy + Chicarito + Kaku
      to
      Maguire + Kola + Mhki + RLC + Jesus + Vardy

    16. Blacklister
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Guys, will a cover of Rashford and Mikhi, plus Eriksen and Bavies match the performances of Kane and Lukaku. Got Alexis (really hope he shoots me up in the OR from 170k to within 100k in the next 2-3 matches. Any thoughts?