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Dugout Discussion – Chelsea vs Man City

The day concludes with the headline act as champions Chelsea take on early pacesetters Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.

The next 90 minutes will be of huge interest for Fantasy managers, with both these teams enjoying improved fixture schedules to follow this encounter.

In attack, Sergio Aguero’s absence with a rib injury throws us a curveball but hands an opportunity for Gabriel Jesus to play his way back into our plans.

Meanwhile in opposition, Alvaro Morata will add the latest chapter to his hugely impressive start to the season. He takes 528,000 new owners into this match, having been the top transfer target ahead of today’s deadline.

There are also key assets on show in midfield, with Eden Hazard auditioning for a role in our squads with this evening’s performance – he makes his first Premier League start.

Elsewhere, David Silva and Raheem Sterling will bid to boost their burgeoning Fantasy stock as the leading scorer and assister among midfielders.

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

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

    Evening all. Was away for the day so few questions that I was wondering about!

    1) How is 49pts (before bonus) looking atm compared to the predicted average?
    2) Morata went off injured, did it look serious or just a knock?
    3) Was Bailly just rested?

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

      Apologies if these questions have been asked lots of times already!

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

      Just above average on here

      Hamstring. Will have to be assessed this week

      Yeah rested

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

        Thanks!

  2. Lovren an elevator
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    How long is Kun likely to be out for?

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

      2-4 weeks

      1. Sánchez
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Seems fast for broken rib

    2. Big P
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Couod only miss one more matvh

      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Think I'll try to hold WC until GW9, and bring him back in then

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

    I'm quite pleased with my decision to bring Trippier in for Suttner this week. 12 points plus 2 bonus. He didn't score a goal like Davies but I feel he'll get more assists than Davies over the course of the season. Gambled on the fact that Aurier will play in the CL after playing like such a turkey last week.

    1. Lovren an elevator
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Are you sure he'll be ahead of Aurier though? He made that mistake, but he's a quality player

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

        I'm not sure but I thought I'd risk it since I couldn't afford Davies. He'll play for the next couple weeks for sure. I've got half a mind to wildcard in GW12, so could potentially upgrade to Davies if need be.

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

      Nothing to do with the suspension...

  4. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    i think what makes fl so hard this year is the lack of cheap budget forwards, is abraham just a waste of money ?? thanks

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

      Yep, avoid

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

      I think anyone under 8.5 is a waste of money.

  5. Big P
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Despite all the rotation, will Sane outscore Siggy between now and the end of the season?

    I've been offered Siggy in exchange for Leroy.

    Keep Sane despite rotation? Or trade and hopw Siggy/ Everton come good

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Keep Sane

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

      Personally, I'm surprised you need to ask this (no offence meant).

      Keep Sane.

      1. Big P
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        I like players that I know will start, which is what is tempting me to let Leroy go

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

          Fair comment - but Pep has been rotating far less this season. I think until this week, he had only made 10 changes all season.

          Sane missed the start of the season - I understand, this due to minor nose surgery during the summer. Has pretty much been a fixture since returning.

          Siggy and Everton will come good eventually - but how many points will Sane have got by then?

  6. Sánchez
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Jesus or Lacazette in for Morata?

    This will be asked 1000 times over next 2 weeks. Has to get its own article. Hot Topic at very least.

    Vote now .....

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

      Jesus.

    2. Lovren an elevator
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Jesus

    3. My Mums Athletic
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Jesus

    4. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Jesus

    5. Sánchez
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Ok. Maybe no article needed
      😆

      1. ALTOID11
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        When Lacazette nets a hatrick tomorrow, problems

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

      Eeveryone will say Jesus until Lacazette scores tomorrow

    7. Disco Pat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I have both with Kane presently. Think lukaku returns will be low over the next 4 to 5 matches. Doesn't help your situation but consider getting both. Also what about bats? If Miranda out and they've list ground today Chelsea need to get back to their normal formations so bars could go up top. Frees up funds to upgrade midfield.

      1. Disco Pat
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        *morata (autocorrect on spelling)

      2. Sánchez
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        The fact willian came on today renders him a non option. Proper slap in the face that

        1. Disco Pat
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          It was but Chelsea lacked a focal point until he came on. Conte might play him up top for league match if willian plays over international break and then play William in champions league mid week. Also consider the travel distance for Jesus and Lacazette and their game time over international break if choosing between them.

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

      Jesus fcking Christ

    9. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Wait for news on Morata obviously.

      1. Pierce34
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        If it's just a tweak and he's fine after the break, everyone will want him vs. Palace.

  7. My Mums Athletic
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Bottomed (ish)

    Morata, Eriksen, Naughton => Kane, Richie, Bavies

    Team as is:

    Forster (Elliott)
    Jones, Cedric, Dawson (Naughton, Mbemba)
    Eriksen, Silva, Salah, Brady (Carroll)
    Lukaku, Mortata, Firmino

    Thoughts?

    1FT and 0.3ITB

    1. Junior âš½
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Good moves but for a -8 is a bit worrying.

      1. My Mums Athletic
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        I'm a bit worried about my team

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

      Spell Ritchie correctly. Really annoys me, they've done that at my new job.

  8. Junior âš½
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    DDG
    Dawson Mee Bavies Monreal
    Salah Ramsey Mkhi
    Lukaku Kane Firmino

    Elliot RLC Carroll Long

    2FT or to Wildcard.
    Jesus and Silva easily attainable.

  9. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Looking forward to tomorrow with Salah Ritchie Brady kola and lacazette playing.
    63 becomes ?

    1. Junior âš½
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      90

    2. My Mums Athletic
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      ...an even better score!

      I need Firmino and Salah to crush it or I'm out of LMS!!

    3. Disco Pat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I've three of those but Lacazette as Captain. On 46 at minute.

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

    looks like there wont be many price risers during the IB. Kane and a few others

  11. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Had always planned to WC this week, but now think my team looks alright with a 4 or 8 point hit. Is an 8 point hit better than a WC?

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

      WC better than -8 at this point of the season. Could always take that -8 later

      1. FPL ZB
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        might even be able to do a -4. Have no City or Chelsea but no injuries elsewhere and a few recent green arrows

  12. purple.emu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    With a template ish team ...... Kaku Kane Mykhi Eriksen Davies DeGea Ritchie etc

    Is there a need to WC?

    No city and Chelsea coverage.....

    Loads of people must be having the same thoughts

    If its not broke....

  13. B94Williams
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Best mid under 7.6?

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

    When I'm eventually on the scoutcast, do you guys expect to just see Bubbles talking?

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

      Actually I do 😀

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

        😀

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

      Nah I expect bubz to be on heroin or something do won't make an interesting watch

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

        I cleaned myself up remember

        1. Monkey Hanger
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Just started watching The Wire again. I can honestly say, it's even better second time around.

        2. Fanta sea
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          shiiiieeeeeet

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

          Just the fact you didn't die was past all odds

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

            Thanks Freshy, means a lot

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

      Andy is definitely Bunk.

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

        Haha. Sheeeeeeit

  15. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Total Dominance 😎 😎

    Who's next?

    1. Sánchez
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      City or United?

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

      See ya's at Old Trafford December 9th Sydney

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

        Bring it on

        Buy yourself a few new pairs of y-fronts from primark

  16. nkhoughton
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Are people shipping Morata?

  17. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Taken out Alli and Xhaka to avoid the price drops. On a WC so worth protecting the TV.

    1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      you still have xhaka?

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

        Brought him in this GW as a 1 week punt knowing I would WC. Playing Brighton at home so a chance he might get an assist.

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Did you not buy Xhaka at 5.5?

  18. Siggy in the Middle
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Was out earlier, how bad is Morata's injury?

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

      Looked not that bad

      1. Siggy in the Middle
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Taken off just for precaution?

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

          It looked like he started the game with tightness, and it started to feel worse so he called himself off

          1. Siggy in the Middle
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Cheers.

          2. Tim Canterbury
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Complete guesswork

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

              Well yeah, what else are we to go off before getting information?

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

          no , he couldnt play on .
          he walked off himself though.

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

      Look like tweaked hammy...

  19. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Sorry bottomed....Fabianski Elliot
    Bavies Jones ward wimmer mbemba
    Eriksen salah silva atsu rlc (if fit)
    Kane vardy morata (Jesus if morata injured)

    Thanks

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

      Sorry....this is my wildcard team...

      Fabianski Elliot
      Bavies Jones ward wimmer mbemba
      Eriksen salah silva atsu rlc (if fit)
      Kane vardy morata (Jesus if morata injured)

      Any views?...thanks

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

        Wimmer and Mbemba could quite easily end up not playing in a few weeks. Would downgrade atsu to Carroll and use the spare funds to upgrade Wimmer.

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

        Defence may struggle soon.

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

          Cheers...

          Why would wimmer lose his place?

  20. potatoace
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Palace up next and Morata gets injured.
    Life is so unfair sometimes

    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Indeed.

  21. Bring the Cavalry
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Really can't decide to go Eriksen > hazard on WC. Got Kane and Bavies but don't have any Chelsea for there nice fixtures.
    Stupid move?

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

      Yes please, I would also like to know about Eriksen or Hazard.

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

      Morata or bust as far as Chelsea attack goes for me

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

    Still can't get over Rio thinking he can box against the best btw. Wow

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

      Completely lost his head. I doubt he will get a licence

    2. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      He sounds like he's gone 12 rounds

    3. Delph & Safety
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Loving his disappointment at City winning but praising them because he has to!

    4. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Fair play to the guy for giving it a go i'v a lot of respect for anyone who gets in the ring

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

        Absolutely, if he steps in there and fights, I completely agree. However it is beyond deluded to think at 38 years old with no prior experience to become a pro boxer. Literally mental.

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

          Think this is something to attempt to replace the buzz of being a pro footballer..a lot of them complain about not being able to fill that void and turn to drink and drugs instead.. fair play he's a big lad and in great shape i don't think he's delusional enough to think he can world titles lol rather learn keep fit and be competitive to an extent

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

            Yeah well when you put it like that, especially after what happened with his wife, I back him in doing it. I stand by it being ridiculous, and he wont achieve what he's said he wants to, but if it helps him as a person then by all means, go on lad.

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

              Correct go clean on Rio i say 🙂

  23. R.C
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    The lack of cheap forwards is actually coming true

  24. Delph & Safety
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    WCd earlier straight away. Now starting to regret my decision. Help.

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Too late. Don't understand why you'd do it if you weren't certain. People getting caught up in the int. break nonsense.

      1. Delph & Safety
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Well the fixtures swing and I had players lined up to leave my team and players to come in.

        But I’ve got 59 with Salah and Kolasinac to play and it’s a good GW for me

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

      Concentrate on price rises without losing players you want to keep with profit.

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

      This gaming is making me so indecisive!!! I was so close to triggering too...

  25. Teror
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Sterling looked much better than Silva today. I think I'm going to take a punt on him, ladz.

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      same here

    2. Delph & Safety
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Not sure I’d agree but they were both brilliant. Sterling does look like a good option at that price.

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

        Sterling's returns even with limited pitch time have really been excellent. He looks like he REALLY wants to impress Pep as well.

    3. Sánchez
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Considering it too

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

      How did Sane look?

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

        Very handsome

  26. Kingtekkerz
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Gomes Elliot
    Kola Jones Davies Mee Long
    Alli Salah Mkhi Atsu Carroll
    Kane Jesus Chicha

    2ft 0,1 itb

    Is it worth wildcarding now?

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

      Nah. Mkhi and Alli your only problems IMO. At the right time transfer them.

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

      Team looks deece. Would use those 2FT's and a hit to shor out Mkhi, Alli & Chica

  27. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    The highest ranked player as already played 3 chips including her WC and has 3 players injured on her bench, Aguero, Pogba and Wilson

    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/1838103/event/7

    The 3rd highest ranked player in the world put the armband on Bailly and his VC on DeGea.

    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/2688286/event/7

    What a bunch of jokers.

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

      The table isn't really worth looking at til 10-15 games in. Lots of clowns in overinflated ranks early on. I'm on 98K and I'm crap.

  28. West Hammered
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    So I would've scored more points with my GW6 team today then my wildcard team did. Confident my current team is set up better for the long run though. How bad did Morata's injury look I didn't watch the game? Also how is 53 points before bonus looking?

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

      53 looks fine. It didn't look like he was in major pain. Probably just a knick knock.

  29. Bialystrzelec
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Do you think it is time for WC? Do you see any immediate improvements?

    0 ITB / 1 FT

    Foster / Elliot
    Kolasinac / Cedric / Dunk / Naughton / Mee
    Salah / Miki / Richarlison / Ritchie / Carroll
    Kane / Jesus / Morata

    Thanks in advance guys!

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

      I think you're hokay

  30. Junior âš½
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Early transfer thoughts.
    Lukaku Mkhi Firmino to Jesus Vardy Silva -4
    Looks good but could easily backfire.

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

      I'm going to keep Lukaku. He'll nick a goal even in the tougher fixtures.