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Dugout Discussion – Saturday

After a goalless draw at Anfield, there are five 3pm kick-offs to keep us ticking over.

Spurs, Man City and Chelsea all boast very favourable fixtures that could prove significant in the Gameweek 8 standings.

A visit from Bournemouth persuaded over 525,000 to acquire Harry Kane last week.

For the first time this season, the Tottenham frontman is the most captained player (31.4%) for the Gameweek after scoring twice in all but one of his last four league outings.

Yet to net at Wembley in the league, Kane has bagged three goals in his last two home meetings with the Cherries.

At the other side of the pitch, though, there’s bad news for Ben Davies owners – the top-scoring defender in FPL misses out today due to illness.

Pep Guardiola’s side boast a number of big-hitting options for the visit of Stoke.

Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane all start, while Sergio Aguero is deemed fit enough to warm the bench, with his manager perhaps having one eye on the midweek Champions League clash against Napoli.

Meanwhile, Eden Hazard makes his way to Crystal Palace on the back of a brace for Belgium over the recent internationals.

With the fixtures falling in his favour, Hazard has the chance to play his way into our plans for the foreseeable future.

Elsewhere, Burnley and West Ham go head-to-head at Turf Moor as the hosts look to continue their fine home record. One goal against in three at home has seen Stephen Ward claim over 232,000 new owners ahead of this one.

Swansea and Huddersfield go head-to-head in the final 3pm fixture.

As this is the first of four plum matches in six (HUD LEI BRI BOU), we’re looking for signs of value from the Welsh outfit, with the two-goal Tammy Abraham on our radars up front.

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

    Keeping Kaku over Jesus is a bitter pill to swallow

    1. Prison Mike
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      This!

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

      Same but fortunately I still had a very good week.

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

      Not next week when Aguero comes back

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

      This. Shouldn't have hesitated and gone after who I thought would score the most.

  2. Prison Mike
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone else considering Kane to Aguero, especially if Jesus starts mid week

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

    Cmon Kola.

    1. Sterling is £11Mill..…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Kola to get 12+ points come on

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

        Yeah.Better without greedynonpassing Sanchez.

  4. halnone
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    disappointed I captained Eriksen over Jesus at the last minute

    1. Sterling is £11Mill..…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Wheres the worlds smallest violin for you. How about I captained Kane, count urself lucky you got a goal. so greedy

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

        Haha this. I went (K)ane, Eriksen VC but you don't see me crying about it!

    2. Sgt. Schultz
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      subtle brag. consider us Kane Cappers

  5. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    The most frustrating thing is not the blank of Kane and Alli but Davie's illness.Shindler will take his place..

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

    Also selling DDG and Eriksen and Kola. Hate FPL.

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

    Who are we captaining next week??

    Kun??

    Would take a hit to acquire but prob worth it...

    1. G-Whizz
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      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Let me get this week over first lol

  8. HNI
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Kane to Kun for free looks pretty much done deal eh?
    Kane has two easy ones in next 6 but both at wembley...seems kun should cover him well

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

      i'm not getting rid of kane this season anymore. he will hit back hard.

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

    50 after 8 any good?

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

      Yes.

    2. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Give me your email and password so I can assess how good it is.

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

      No

    4. Sgt. Schultz
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      when you try the subtle brag but fail miserably ! 😉

  10. England23
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Eriksen or Hazard to what city mid?

    1. Dr. DOOM
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Hazard to sterling

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

    Kane is the real troll. Thinking of going Kaku, Kun instead of Kane, Kun

  12. Legomané
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    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    58 provisional after baps...but only DCL to go...

    Guess I have to be happy with that with a Davies no show, double Burnley defence, Jones>Stones fail and Azpilawhatdidyoudo...

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

      Carroll off the bench at least..

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

      You must have got the captain choice right then? I got 55 pre baps Kane (C) with a WC team. Happy overall.

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

        Nope Kane(c)

        Erik
        Sterling
        Jesus

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

    Might even get my Jones points as third sub yet if Ritchie or Atsu don't play! Tis a funny old game...Davies, Ramsey out TC in!

  14. TheTinman
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Can anyone humour me with some averages?

    1. Dr. DOOM
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      32 overall. With Bonus.

    2. MTPockets
        6 years, 6 months ago

        31

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

      Can we LOL@ Hazard owners now?

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

        Forgot about Haz 🙁

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

        not close to derving his price but will keep for the next game

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

          Same here. Always get burned by Hazard but surely Chelsea have to make a big statement in their next game?

      3. G-Whizz
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        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        What about Sanchez owners?

    4. On The Up
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      When Aguero starts next week who get dropped? Surely one of Sane or sterling?

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

        Jesus

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

        Aguero might play CL
        Jesus play PL next week.

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

        Yep. Lottery as to which but I think Sterling has started more frequently...

        Keeping an eye on CL to get a better gauge.

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

          Think it all depends on the team he plays midweek..

          Maybe Jesus for the rest...

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

        Sterling hopefully

      5. HNI
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Sterling starts in epl.
        Thats why he played full match today too

    5. Tim Canterbury
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Andy absolutely cleaned up. Sterling, Eriksen, Carroll, Jones, Naughton, Jesus

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

        Link to his team?

    6. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Mkhi & Chicharito -> Sterling & Vardy for 2FT has been rewarding so far

    7. Oven Glover
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Friendly reminder:

      CL & EL games midweek.

      Keep your FT:s until Friday

      1. Oven Glover
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        No need to bring in Diouf yet!

    8. le flem
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Well, Firmino and Salah to Jesus and Sterling paid off 🙂

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

        Nice one.

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

        rather

    9. FPL Touches
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Speroni and Elliott now making the £8.0m keeper pairing dream come true

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

      What are you doing with Bavies?

      A) Selling (For who?)
      B) Keeping but benching him v Liverpool
      C) Keeping and starting him v Liverpool

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Seeing how midweek goes.

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

      Any chance Ritchie doesn't play? Carroll first on bench.

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

        Maybe.

      2. HNI
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        I hope the same lol. But considering how imp he is for NweC he will start

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

      Tempted by zappacosta, depending on the extent of moses's injury! Anyone see if he looked good? Very low %

    13. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
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      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      right then, 51 with vardy to play - how'd I do?

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

        Good.

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

          really? doesn't feel good with only one player left

    14. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Why trippier is over eriksen??!!

      1. Sterling is £11Mill..…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        why do people ask these questions every week. Do you understand how bonus points work? Scoring a goal is no guarantee of top baps...

        1. AzzaroMax99
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          But winning goal is.

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

        He will get the 3 BAPS, winning goal bonus yet to be added

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

        still to add winning goal

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

      There is only one thing I like about Jose Mourinho

      The fact he sold Kevin de Bruyne

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

        Exactly. Him at Chelsea would have been crazy. Really happy

    16. Gashead9
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Mkhi owners keeping for Huddersfield or getting rid now?

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

        Keep for Hud
        They fav to get relegated along with cpl.
        Plus they are a team who have -ve GD in championship! Imagine what will it be in epl lol

        1. Gashead9
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Yea, I think I will keep and then swap for Couts after

      2. BROOKLYN GOONER
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Likely selling this week, but not an emergency.

      3. micsway
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Out for Sterling here.

    17. HNI
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Looking forward to Ffs spurs article on wembly woes and they finally coming to terms with it instead of ignoring outright

      1. Sgt. Schultz
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Troopz speaks more sense these days. WEmbly is there curse BluD!

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

        problems is down to personnel, not stadium