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Dugout Discussion – Southampton vs Arsenal

The first of three Sunday matches gets underway at 12pm as Southampton welcome Arsenal to St Mary’s Stadium.

Charlie Austin retains his role on the hosts’ teamsheet after netting three times in his first two starts under Manuel Pellegrino.

Drafted in by over 41,000 Fantasy Premier League managers for the Gunners’ encounter, the Saints’ frontman faces a defence that has claimed just two of their seven clean sheets on the road.

Priced at 6.1, Austin also has upcoming home encounters with Leicester and Huddersfield to strengthen his case as a budget striker, yet Southampton’s next three away matches (che tot mun) over the next month could barely be less appealing.

Up against a defence with one shutout in the previous ten Gameweeks, Arsenal’s Alexandre Lacazette is the most captained player for this one.

Yet only 2.2% of FPL managers have handed the Frenchman the armband, despite four sets of attacking returns in his last five outings.

At a cost of just 7.2, the consistent Aaron Ramsey’s popularity is on the rise. The Welshman was acquired by over 203,000 new owners, having delivered a goal or assist in six of the last seven Gameweeks.

Premium priced midfield pair Mesut Ozil (two goals and five assists in his last six) and Alexis Sanchez, with a goal in three of his last four, also boast some strong ahead of today’s encounter.

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  1. ★Kuntheman★
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    For those of you freaking out about City's lineup:

    Ederson
    Walker Otamendi Kompany Delph
    De Bruyne Fernandinho Silva
    Sterling Aguero Sane

    If it is any different it would be a shock to most City fans and pundits alike.

    1. Sterling is £11Mill..…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I think kdb has to be one of the safest ways into Man City for minutes and returns. I haven’t checked his exact minutes in comparison to everyone else but he always seems to start every game

  2. Goonermeister
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    For how much longer is Mariappa nailed?

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

    Best defensive option under 5.6m?

  4. james 101
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Do we expect Cout to come on?

    Presuming pool are doing ok he'll be rested,right?

    1. Sterling is £11Mill..…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I think he will come on round fifty mins

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

    Best 4.5m defender going forward? (Already have Mee).