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Dugout Discussion – Arsenal vs Brighton

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The first of three Sunday fixtures gets underway at 12pm as Arsenal entertain Brighton.

Alexandre Lacazette boasts some fine home form ahead of the Seagulls clash, with four goals in his first three outings at the Emirates.

The Frenchman is the most captained player for today’s match and third overall in the Gameweek, with 4.5% of Fantasy Premier League managers handing him the armband.

Alexis Sanchez claimed his first returns of the season last Monday against the Baggies and has another chance to audition for those wildcarding over the forthcoming break.

As has Aaron Ramsey – at 7.0, he’s bagged points in all of the Gunners’ home matches so far.

At the back, Arsenal have racked up three straight clean sheets and will face Watford, Everton and Swansea after today’s match. They’ll need to make do without Laurent Koscielny this lunchtime, though, as the Frenchman misses out with a recurrence of an Achilles problem.

Pascal Gross has been the Seagull’s star performer over the opening six.

Priced at 5.7, the German has played a part in four of their five goals and another contribution today could see his 13% ownership rise further.

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  1. boc610
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Would an Alonso/ Sanchez combo be the biggest waste of money in fpl history?

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    1. Fanta sea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Hazard 2 seasons ago was prob one of the worst

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

      Not on todays performance. Sanchez looks a whisker away from bringing in whopping points. And it's easy to point to Alonso when it goes wrong, but when it goes right it goes VERY right. It just happens Bavies has come along at even better value atm

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    3. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I have these players, and wasted my money on the other 13 players

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    4. FlockofSeagulls
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Alonso will come good and earn his worth.

      Just need patience. He didn't score the points he did last season by accident.

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

    Could have been a great game for me if Ramsey had of scored that sitter but triple ARS brings some relief to my GW, I'll take it!. 🙂

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    1. FPL Mentor
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Same. Kola and Rambo owner. Gutted!

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  3. Gt1996
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    B

    Just looking for some more opinions

    Wasted an early WC and im now faced with a tricky decision that is making me consider a -8 hit.

    Current team is:

    Foster, Elliot
    Bavies, Jones, Kola, Cedric, Lowe
    Eriksen, Mkhi, Ritchie, Gross, Tarroll
    Lukaku, Morata,Firmino.

    The big points there are 0 Kane and 0 Man City... which is leading me to this (Due to the Morata Injury)

    Morata + Eriksen + Mkhi > Kane + David Silva + Sterling

    I realise a -8 hit is drastic but would leave me with a much stronger squad I feel, with ManC, ManU, Tot and a little bit of Liverpool.

    Thoughts guys?

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    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Eriksen was just getting over a flu bug so he will be better next game.

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      1. Jayv807
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Agree with this, Eriksen looked sluggish but should be right against Bournemouth and if Morata is OK to play palace, that -8 could be painful. Just do Mkhi to Sterling or Silva.

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        1. Gt1996
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          The point was to bring in Kane though. Could do Firmino + Mkhi > Kane + Fellaini for next GW to save the -8 and reassess after that?

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

      Not a bad move on paper but Morata might be back after the international break...

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      1. Gt1996
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        I could do Firmino + Mkhi > Kane + Fellaini? Only person in the 4.9m bracket I could really afford

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

    monreal or jones to a city defender?

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  5. Fuchs Mane Kante
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Need Hamhead Salah to punish these Jammy defender gains.

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  6. Woy_is_back
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Will Morata be back next gw?

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

    Ano idea how to fit Stones or preferably Walker in? The fact that I'm content with my front lineup makes it even harder to ditch anyone. Thanks in advance!

    0 ITB / 1FT
    Foster / Elliot
    Kolasinac / Cedric / Dunk / Mee / Naughton
    Salah / Miki / Richarlison / Ritchie / Carroll
    Kane / Jesus / Morata

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    1. Fanta sea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Only way is to lose either Richarlison or Ritchie and use that amount to upgrade Cedric. I would also upgrade to Davies instead of the City defence

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    2. Swanremainsthesame
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Mee -> 4.0

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  8. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    I want Sanchez in my team

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

      I'll always be on your side as I always Kaptain Kane

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      1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        *thumbs up*

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

    Iwobi goal - GW1 casuals delight.....

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

    Sure there are a lot of Liverpool player owners waiting nervously on the line-up. Will Klopp rest any of the big 4 attackers?

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

      Mane Salah Cout Firmino.

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

      Squeaky bum time for Bobby owners!

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    3. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Doubt it - IB coming up, Klopp knows they need a win. Bobby F only one not really showing form but he's also the teacher's pet

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    4. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Would be surprised before an IB. Not sure what he'd be saving them for.

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    5. Fanta sea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      If he rests Salah, I've got a cheeky Doucoure coming in for 10 points

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  11. Pirlø's Pen
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Kolasinac to be moved on? Think Chelsea defenders will be more profitable from now.

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    1. Fanta sea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Pros:
      4 cleans sheets in 4.
      Header cleared off the line.
      Is a full back that is in the box for corners
      Could've had 2 assists.
      In the running for bonus points prior to thee second goal.

      Cons:
      "I think Chelsea will keep more clean sheets than arsenal in the next 3 games"

      This is a classic example of guessing the future without using the recent past to rationalize the decision. It happens to us all and it's the reason why people kept Gabbiadini for so long when the signs were telling them that it was a bad idea.

      Belief is a dangerous thing

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      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        The recent past includes some terrible defending by Arsenal

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        1. Fanta sea
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          we can only go on form right now and right now it's looking promising. No need to sell when they're on a high when you don't have to.

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          1. Deulofail
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            Form? You mean results.

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            1. Fanta sea
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              right. Although if you want to assess how they've played recently, then they've also impressed. Fergie used to talk about Momentum being key and I think we're going to be seeing that with Arsenal as they come up to the games against city and spurs.

              At the very least the next 3 games will be crucial for arsenal so I see them giving it their all

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              1. tm370
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 6 months ago

                Arsenal are not the most solid at the back, but their ball retention at home invariably leads to clean sheets. 12 clean sheets last season is hardly terrible, and their wing backs will score well in attack.

                Chelsea are regressing this season - they've been poor in two big games, and their lack of squad depth is going to have an effect. As is the fact that teams are getting wise to the 5 of the back tactic. I expect Chelsea to be worse defensively and Arsenal to be similar, but with the transition from full backs to wing backs bringing more attacking returns for them.

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

                Whereas Chelsea are already a solid defensive unit with decent fixtures.

                Seems like you are the one with the belief regardless of the facts.

                Don't get me wrong, I have Kola, and I'm probably keeping, but you have no idea why Pirlo's Pen thinks that Chelsea defenders are better prospects. In fact I'd argue it's the common sense view.

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                1. Fanta sea
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 6 months ago

                  No way to settle this but wait i guess. We'll see in the next 3 games.

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

    ffs kolasinac soo close to getting doiuble digits

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    1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Patience my friend 🙂

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

        i was selling him regardless. moving onto some other explosive defender

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

    At a loose end here so might even tune it to the potential borefest that is EVE v BUR!

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

    Sell rooney? Brighton next...

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  15. Pauntley
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Which is best? I already own Sterling...

    A) Mkhi to Sane
    B) Mkhi to David Silva
    C) Keep Mkhi and avoid double up

    Thanks

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

      B

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

      B

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  16. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Need 30+ points from Salah,Firmino,Mee and Elliot asap...

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    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      So greedy.....

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      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        ....will that bring up the ton, Chucky?

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        1. Chucky
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          no 🙁

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  17. Jay Arell
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Richarlison or Doucoure?

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

      Richarlison when his fixtures improve

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

      Richarlison is obviously the better fantasy prospect hence the price difference.

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  18. olidooley
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Only Ritchie left....

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

      Only Coutinho here.

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    2. The Wizard of Ozil
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Ditto. 6 points I'll hit 80. C'mon Matty

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  19. Fuchs Mane Kante
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Blank Cassette has ruined me.

    Off for a sulk.

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    1. Fanta sea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      If it makes you feel any better, just know that Ashley Young once had a bird shit in his mouth on live television.

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    2. MTPockets
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Morata wasn't fun either.
        Would love a week with no injuries to focus on other transfers.

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    3. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Chances of Lukaku rising? Would allow me to do Lukaku and Antonio > Jesus and hazard. Good moves?

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

        Not bad actually. But wait.

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

      What would you do with Chicharito?

      A) Stick for the Burnley / Brighton / Palace games
      B) Sell him for a hit

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      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Probably would but depends to who

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      2. Kun Tozser
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Not for a hit - who else you looking at? May switch to King around GW11 or may downgrade and play another defender at the back

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

          I've got £8.1 to spend.

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    5. RubberDucky
        6 years, 6 months ago

        What would you do with this team? (0.2 in the bank)

        DDG / Elliot

        Mee/Morgan/Naughton/Davies/ (B.Smith)

        Eriksen/Salah/Ramsey/Miki/Carrol

        Ayew/Kane/Lukaku.

        (Still Have WC)

        Thoughts appreciated

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      • FALCAO & MOU
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        If Brady and Mbemba successfully blank today, I will cross 3m today.

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      • boc610
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Imagine being told that rooney would re sign for toffes only to be drooped for niasse,a player who seemingly had less chance of getting a first team game than the tea lady

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        1. Fanta sea
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Yh sucks for him. Their problem isn't so much Rooney but it's a combination of slow transition on counters and trying to fit both Gylfi and Wayne in the same team. Neither player can play on the wing and it's useless having both in the middle.

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      • Sims
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        66 with Salah left but still annoyed about Naughton and Kolasinac. need Firmino and elliot blanks now

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      • Attaka
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Ate there any options at 4m in defence besides Mbemba?

        TIA

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        1. Dr. Agabuse
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Mbema playing tho once evryone fit or only likeliest to fall?

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

          Mariappa maybe.

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

            This is what I'm thinking. It's bench fodder obviously... but wouldn't mind bringing in someone who will play Just in case they are ever needed. Someone else in my draft already has Mbemba.

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      • Dr. Agabuse
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        So who's wildcarding and what are you currently on?

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

          Elliot (Krul)
          Maguire, Bavies, Cedric, (Ward, Mbemba)
          Salah, Sterling, Eriksen, Ritchie (RLC)
          Kane, Jesus, Rashford

          Possibly Atsu & Vardy for Ritchie & Rashford?

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      • FlockofSeagulls
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        #gotwardtoo 🙂

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