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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. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    I don't get it. Are we pissed at our point tally or not??

    What was the average? I'm seeing such a mixed bag of people being happy with their points and vice Versa

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

      40 average

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

        Means a good spread of points, so possible to climb or drop in OR this GW I would think

    2. SC not pearls before swine
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I think if you captained Kane you're happy. Super happy if you had Bavies too. Lukaku captainers are probably annoyed.

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

        I captained kaku over Kane but got away with it with 67 from 10

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

    2 double digits points already for richarlison this season. is he becoming the best cheapish midfielder out there ? thanks

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

      Yes. His stats are backing him up.

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

    I have 2FT. Should I do Mkhi and Eriksen to Silva and Mane? My current midfield is Mkhi, Eriksen, Salah, Atsu, Carroll.

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

      I would just do Mkhitaryian to Silva and hold Eriksen v Bournemouth

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

        Thanks! Anyone else I should upgrade with my second transfer or just hold? The rest of my team is:

        Foster, Elliot
        Bavies, Otamendi, Jones, Kola, Mbemba
        Kaku, Kane, Hemed

        I will also have 0.2 left after upgrading Mkhi to Silva.

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

    Who would you lose to pick up some city coverage?

    A) Alli
    B) Mkhi

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

      Coverage is a trigger word.

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

      B

    3. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Say no to Coverage.

  5. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    My defence line:

    Krul elliot
    Alonso walker davies kolasinac jones

    1.2 it. How to get a saint defender?
    Jones to cedric because of man utd's difficult run of fixtures?
    Or buy forster instead of krul?

    1. Top 210 Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Cresswell better

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Never

  6. Top 210 Club
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Meh KdB ruined my perfect 80

  7. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    who is my Mkhi 8.5m replacement?

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

      Sterling

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

      Sterling

    3. Top 210 Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Robin

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        ?

        1. Top 210 Club
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          As in batman and Robin

          1. Dynamic Duos
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            ok haha of course Robin is always with me.

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

        No-one, not sure why everyone is so eager to lose him, assisting Lukaku + corners for a side full of 6 footers = points, tough fixtures yes but Hudds in between and then 2 great ones, we all have value on him too so think carefully if you're willing to lose him.

  8. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Who do I speak to about the captain sensible article costing me 14 points?

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

      the absolute state

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

        The advice couldn't be clearer. Spurs/Kane would regress.

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

      Cost you 7 obviously.

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

        Double that with the armband.

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

          Do the maths!

          Captain Lukaku = 12 + 13 = 25 pts
          Captain Kane = 6 + 26 = 32 pts.

          Cost therefore = 7 pts.

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

      7,not 14

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

      Yourself for your weak mentality. You make yor own decisions.

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

        How was I suppose to ignore the shiny new "expected goal" data?

    5. Junior ⚽
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      You mean 7?

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

        Maths.

        Captain Lukaku = 12 + 13 = 25 pts
        Captain Kane = 6 + 26 = 32 pts.

        Cost therefore = 7 pts.

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

          😳

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

      A mirror

    7. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Don't follow an article next time, think for yourself 🙂

    8. Sir Edo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Who can I speak to about that I forgot to put in Forster in my team? Cost me 9 minus Elliot points..

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

      You played safe. You got your 6 points. Deal with it.

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

      Learn to take responsibility for your actions

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

      You're shit at maths.

      1. FPL Kangaroo
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        😆

    12. Gunners for Lyfe
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      lol it was a close call but nearly did it myself having read the article. Thought about Kane's red hot form and Hurrikane eventually seized the day 🙂

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

    Conte on Morata: "Yes [hamstring injury]. It is a muscular problem but I don't think it is a serious injury because he stopped before"

    1. Top 210 Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Thx brutjie

  10. Silva’s Left Nut
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    If you want a good laugh look up Hazard's impression of Raheem Sterling on YouTube. Absolute gold

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

      This, too accurate as well which makes it even more hilarious

    2. MTPockets
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Funny cos it's true.

      • Rash
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        After I seen the video I watched sterling run today and it's bang on accurate hahaha

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

        😆

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

      I'd love your help with what to do with this lot:
      Forster (Elliott)
      Bellerin - Davies - Zanka - (Jones - Long)
      Alli - Eriksen - Mkhitaryan - Ritchie - (Carroll)
      Morata - Lukaku - Wood

      Do I WC now or save it and just do Mkh --> D. Silva this week?

    4. Sims
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Mkhi and Kolasinac TO Silva and Otamendi looking very tempting for free

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

        I'd go for it

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

        Otamendi due a rest anytime.

        Kompany will be back after IB.

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

          didn't know bout kompany thanks, luiz the other option

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

      It's pretty cool actually to hear Frank, Stevie and Rio talk about football after games. I wonder who will be those 3 guys in 15 years?

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

        wilshere ox and lovren

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

        Alli, Kane and Rashford

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

          Bookmarked. (do bookmarks last 15 years?)

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

          Nah they won't need the money

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

        Mboopi, Neymar, Dembele

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

          Celtic's Dembele?

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

            All 3 dembeles

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

              😆

      4. the snazzy viking
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Frank, Stevie and Rio

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

          This is probably right

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

        In 15 years we won't know because the games will be on Netflix 🙂

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

          We will all be at the games live via virtual reality mate

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

            I'm there fella

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

      Been cursing myself all day for not keeping Kane as captain. Got 67 points with just Elliot to go which i think could have been better. However could have been much worse if kaku and richarlison didn't score late on.

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

      OK, so it's not like I expected Palace to score at Old Trafford, but still - how is it possible for a team of professional footballers to not score for 7 straight matches?!

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

        Should've said 8 because they play Chelsea next.

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

        they have zero composure in front of goal

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

        they lack the will and heart.. overpaid

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

      Mkhi's points are finally starting to revert to the way he's been playing for the last month

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

        Just taken him out on wildcard

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

        harsh but true

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

        I think he gets far too much unfair criticism tbh

        Yes he can fade in and out of games at times but remains integral to United and their counter attack and his starts game time and points are showing much improvement.. he's earned Jose's trust imo and mine as an FPL asset for 8 million

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

          i think people refer to him purely from an fpl perspective. in real life he's done very well providing the link b/w attack and defence but let's face it he doesn't exactly make his non owners hide behind the sofa

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

            He will have quiter spells in FPL as everyone does some much more expensive too.. and he will have spells like the first 3 games where he brought in 5 assists.. i'm a happy owner tbh

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

              yeah not complaining, he has served me well

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

          I think he's very inconsistent but for about the last 5 games he's been pretty poor imo whereas before that he was really good.

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

            I mean in all comps

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

      Who do you think that I need to get rid of from this team

      Foster Elliott

      Davies Maguire Bertrand Mee Dunk

      Salah Eriksen Ritchie Gross Carroll

      Lukaku Kane Chicarito

      0.2 ITB 1FT

      Any ideas would be welcomed

      1. Belalugozi78
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Chicharito

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

      GW4 Rank 1.1M, GW 7 Rank 161K, doubt me now!!!

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

        Nice one

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

        Try beating Mayweather

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

        Need Salah to score well to keep it.

      4. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Are you the Connor McGregor of old? Ownership tactician?

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

          And now Master tactician 😉

      5. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Nicely done

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

        For Me
        GW#! - 3,554,003
        GW#2 - 487,576

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

          Any relation to the Fresh Prince?

      7. FPL Kangaroo
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        You'll do nothing !!

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

        where can you see that?

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

      Who is the best 4.5m defender not playing for Burnley?

      Femenia

      Simpson

      Wimmer 4.4

      Someone else

      Thanks

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

        Tempted to say Femenia but bad fixtures. Simpson probably, but Wimmer if 100% nailed.

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

          I'm not notnsure if 100 per cent nailed .

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

        Naughton

    12. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Poll
      Is elliot your only playing GK?

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Nope - Begovic CS this week 🙂

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

        Foster

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

        No

      4. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Elliot + Fab

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

        Can I enter Marks name here 🙂

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

        Yes

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

      Which of following City mids to get- Sterling or Sane?

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

        Sterling

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

        It's tough with Sterling getting more starts and minutes but Sane is a level above talent wise imo

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

          Really??? 😀

    14. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      2 ft were going to be spent getting morata in, but not sure what attacking Chelsea players to go for now.

      Best to avoid and invest in City?

      1. the snazzy viking
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        I'd wait until full news about the Morata injury is released because he could be a great asset going forward

        1. how now brown cow
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Sound advice. Too early for hazard I guess?

          1. the snazzy viking
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Could be a great punt but I would wait until he gets a double-figure haul first

      2. Gonna mesut up
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        attacking options are tough I would say. Had the same idea pretty much. Defensive options are prob smart though, they have a good run.

        City is great but tricky. Jesus would seem nailed for the foreseeable future anyways.

        1. how now brown cow
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Yep. I normally have azpi in my team before long.

      3. Differentiator
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Why? Morata against Palace in 2 weeks seems ideal

        1. how now brown cow
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Injured, No?

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

            Looks and sounds minor per Conte

    15. Gonna mesut up
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      About to activate the good ol wildcard. Really want to ride the price rises wherever possible due to a terrible tv. Hard to predict who is going to rise twice during the int break though. Anyone else trying to predict this? Mbemba a good shout?

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

        Kane, Richarlison, Davies?

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

        Mbemba has stayed put for most of the season, despite being the only playing 4mil defender and having tons on transfers in. So I wouldn't bank on it.

      3. Twelve years a slave
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        There will not be many price rises, not with all the wildcards

      4. Gonna mesut up
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        oh, smart. I have two of them which is a luxury problem. Richarlison is a good idea though. Thanks!

      5. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        probably make half a mill

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

        Highly overrated strategy now imo. You might make 0.3 SP. And they will probably be players you want to keep. Not like 'the good old days', when you could easily catch ten/twelve double risers.

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

      It'll probably be asked a million times on here in the next two weeks. But

      Mkhi to:
      a) Silva
      b) Sterling
      c) Sane
      d) Other

      1. Mario Italiano
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        sterling

      2. MTPockets
          6 years, 7 months ago

          a

      3. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        IT'S WILDCARD TIME PEOPLE!!!

        Let's do this.

      4. Tabbara
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Is 51 points with Salah ritchie and Kola good score week?
        In the top 150K,seems it will be a red arrow.

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

          Obviously not that good if it's a red

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

        Alli -> Lanzini on the cards tonight me thinks!

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

        40 post baps with Cout,Monreal and Atsu to go.Odds for beating the weekly average ?

        1. Gonna mesut up
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Hard to say. If cout does the business you might be good.

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

          Bit meh. Don't hold your breath

        3. Twelve years a slave
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Not good, much will depend on Lacazette, he could turn Gw upside down

      7. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Is it worth doing early transfers to beat price rises if you are 100% on the move and have WC in the pocket.

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

          Yes

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

          It's your 8th season.

          1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            2nd season putting effort in.

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

        Troy Deeney 6.4m
        90 minutes today. Watford looking good going forward. Sure will pick up points if he starts

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

          looked hungry but then he always is

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

          He was rubbish even when nailed on

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

            true

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

          Andre Gray

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

          I'd rather play 3 premium strikers or have a cheap as possible benched 3rd striker and use the funds to upgrade mid and defence.

          Don't think there's much value in mid-price forwards this year.