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Dugout Discussion – Tuesday

Tuesday evening treats us to four more fixtures, as Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham prepare for their first matches of double Gameweek 22.

The big news is that Harry Kane starts on the bench at the Liberty Stadium.

Having headed into Monday’s deadline as a doubt, the Spurs striker has been handed the Fantasy Premier League captaincy by a relatively low 24.2% of managers. However, over 121,000 also played their Triple Captain chip on Kane after he produced back-to-back hat-tricks in his previous two Gameweek appearances. They will now hope that he gets used from the bench tonight and that he can deliver big against West Ham in 48-hours time.

Son Heung-min, Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli are also among the top 13 armband picks and all start in Wales, with Fernando Llorente leading the attack against his former club. Indeed, Son was the top transfer target for Gameweek 22, acquired by 498,000+ new owners on the back of four goals and as many assists in six starts.

Despite a run of five strikes in as many matches, just 17,000 have placed their faith in West Ham’s form player, Marko Arnautovic.

Nonetheless, that output hasn’t gone unnoticed – he was brought in by over 368,000 for a Gameweek that sees him entertain West Brom at the London Stadium before making his way to Wembley later in the week. Interestingly, however, he looks to have dropped back to a support role behind the lone striker Andy Carroll.

Elsewhere, John Stones, David Silva, Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling all return to the Man City XI for a plum home clash against Watford.

Aguero’s tally of 20 points in a 6-0 win over the Hornets back in Gameweek 5 remains the highest individual haul of the season. With Gabriel Jesus sidelined for a month at the very minimum, he now has the opportunity to audition for our three-man frontlines ahead of visits from both Newcastle and West Brom before the end of January.

Sterling, meanwhile, has bagged double-digit hauls in each of his last three starts to move into second place in the FPL player standings behind Mohamed Salah.

Kevin De Bruyne also starts for the hosts as he recovers from the Jason Puncheon challenge that forced him off at Selhurst Park on Sunday.

Southampton and Crystal Palace square up at St Mary’s in the other Tuesday fixture.

With a goal or assist in four of the last six outings, the Eagles’ Wilfried Zaha is the form player in this one. Yet the home side will be buoyed by Saturday’s goalless draw at Old Trafford which helped them to a first clean sheet since Gameweek 9.

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

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  1. drughi
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Total captain points : 300
    Rank: 243k

    you ?

    1. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Total captain points : 268
      Rank: 170k

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

      Cap 264
      164k

      1. XabiAlonso
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Also
        343 played 12 times average 51.2

        352 played played 9 times average 68 points

    3. GoonerByron
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      How to easily check captain points?

    4. Dele
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Cap 254
      Rank 97k

    5. Ozist
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      captain points: 300
      Rank : 58k

    6. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Captain points: 228
      Rank: 262k

    7. French Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Total captain points : 296
      Rank: 305

      1. French Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        305k haha

    8. Mr Q
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      CP: 344
      Rank: 32k

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

      Total Captain Points : 256
      Overall Rank: 127K

    10. Sulk
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      TCP: 250
      R: 146K

    11. drughi
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Looks like I'm doing farely well with my captain picks but my team in general isnt performing

    12. Francescoli
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      280
      57k

    13. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Capt points: 306
      Rank: 115k

    14. GoonerByron
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Captain points - 302

      Rank - 147k

  2. asif316uk
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Adrian, Foster
    Christensen, Jones, Gomez, Ogbonna, Mariappa
    Salah, Sterling, Alli, Arnie, Carroll
    Kane, Firmino, Wilson
    2.9m itb
    Should I

    A. Alexis > Alli
    B. Aguero > Firmino
    C. Aguero and Gross > Alli and Wilson
    D. KDB and Mahrez > Alli and Arnie

    1. drughi
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      get rid of aguero ? why ?

      1. asif316uk
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Sorry my arrows are the wrong way round

    2. skully
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      B

  3. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Alli son and Arnie to mahrez lingard and Salah over next 2 weeks is my plan... Good good option or worth keeping one of them long term?

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

      west ham have incredible fixtures, which is why i got lanzini and arnie, I'm actually in no rush to sell

    2. Sulk
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      i dont think you can plan that far in advance in this game.

      1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Well i don't necessarily want Salah in this week but will want him week after so that's my thinking. And I really fancy lingard this week. Arnie is the only one I may keep

  4. Magic Box
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    I know it's early but good for next GW?

    Adrian
    Alonso Otamendi Jones Mee
    Hazard (c) Salah Sterling Groß
    Kane (vc) Firmino

    Elliot DCL Ogbonna T. Carroll

    Thanks!

    1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Looks good for next week to me. Would question haz cap with his form?

      1. Magic Box
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I'll reconsider after tonights game. Fancy him to go on another streak though, starting with Arsenal 🙂

  5. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    What do you prefer for a -4? Obviously i won't be doing anything until as close as possible to the enxt deadline depending on price rises:
    A) Alli & Morata > Pogba & Aguero
    B) Alli & Morata > Lingard & Aguero + 2.2 ITB (this would be for a RLC or Depoitre upgrade)

    Current team is:

    DDG / Speroni

    Christensen / Sanchez / Ogbonna / Kenny / Dunk

    Salah / Sane / RLC / Alli / Arnautovic

    Kane / Depoitre / Morata

    0.4 ITB

    Cheers

  6. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Do the mods check the Reddit page for FPL? The hottest thread is again people complaining about the KDB assist. After Mark's reply to me last night it seems there are new rules in play that aren't explicitly laid out in the game rules. Surely this should be officially announced to all the players? Likewise this might change the rules on the Tadic to Davis goal earlier in the season.

    Seems at least worthy of discussion.

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

      yeah or maybe the one where choupo moting got the assist and then i didn't get 3 points...not guna happen sadly

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

      what's the complaint?

      1. FPL ZB
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        he crossed a ball, that was saved away from intended target, yet the assist was given due to 'front post areas' in absence of a real intended target. This is a rule people weren't aware of.

    3. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I feel like if that cross is by someone like Albrighton they just don't give it as an assist and move on quickly. People wouldn't really have grounds to argue with that decision either.

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

    So, how about them BAPS last night!!! Disgruntled Erik (TC) here

    1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      He only got one assist!

      1. Sulk
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        run the show! MOM. Hardly gave the ball away and set up loads of opportunities. But youre right, i may be a bit biased.

  8. Evil Genius
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Pretty dodgy DGW so far but always time to focus on the future:

    GW23: Son -> Lingard
    GW24: Richarlison -> Mahrez

    Sounds about right, right?

    1. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      right

      1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Like it

  9. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    where is Alexis going?

  10. diabydoesgallas
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone know if pogba likely to rise before thur? Would like to trade son for him, but want to wait until spurs have played again. Cheers

    1. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      what diff would it make?

      1. diabydoesgallas
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        If he scores a hat trick I’d probably knee jerk and keep him in- I can’t lie 🙂

        1. Siva Mohan
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          keep .. EVE @ Home next ..

  11. JJeyy
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Who wins in cup?

    Me: 30 - Kane(c), son, eriksen, christensen and hazard

    Opp: 50 - Kane and courtois

    1. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      you

    2. Evil Genius
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Probably you.

      And I'd use A and B instead of You and Opponent. You know, just to get some unbiased opinions.

    3. agueroooooney
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Gonna be close, need about 2 goals and an assist or more

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

    How many played free hit chip?

    1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Enough people such a difficult thing to pull off the free hit.

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

      i did...61 pts, jump 50k rank

      should have cap Alli, if i didnt use FH...i would score below 50 with shaqiri, deport, firmino all the shitty players

      1. Siva Mohan
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        you have the same shitty players next GW

        1. tokara
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          is ok...alrdy took out Shaqiri for Lingard

          will take -4 when required

  13. French Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    How Brutal has your DGW been so far ?

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Not at all ... yet

    2. drughi
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      took a hit to get ogbonna for naughton and with that benched klavan who I had playing before that hit. 15 point swing just like that

    3. Francescoli
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Mildly disappointing

    4. XabiAlonso
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Worst one I can remember for such a red arrow. Not over yet tho

    5. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I sold KDB and Pogba to get Son and Arnie, keeping Coutinho and Salah.

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        ouch, one game left though but I would want KDB and pogba for next week

        1. Over Midwicket
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Exactly. After KDB got stretchered off, figured there was no way Pep would field him at home to Watford. And Pogba was playing CB v Saints. Sigh.

    6. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I've enjoyed the chaos and the whinging

      1. French Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Love the scoutcast Andy - thanks for making it fun to watch 🙂 - Az even stopped bashing Arsenal hahhaha

      2. FPL ZB
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Do you have any opinions on the KDB assist Andy? Seems to be a hot topic of conversation in the FPL world

    7. Evil Genius
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Meh. Used 2FT's to bring in Adrian and Arnie.

      FPL Cup opponent is a dead team with DDG, Fuchs, TAA, Sterling, Knockaert, KDB, Albrighton and Kane(C)

      Ho Hum.

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

      Disastrous

    9. Expected Toulouse
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Got rid of Kdb on wc as i didnt expect him to be back for a while. Had Coutinho, Salah, Dcl, Kenny who all didn't play so ntb. But wish i had spread risk and got Mahrez over double spurs mids.

  14. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    DCL to Quaner for free?

    Frees up cash for Son to Salah in GW24.

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah - why not? You're going to have to sell him soon anyway, It's just a question of whether there is a viable 3rd striker at under 6m. At least Quaner releases dosh and he might just get you a few points from the bench.

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Same thinking. Considering Wilson or Murray but they just look very short term/waiting to get injured options.

        Prefer a 5-6m defender. Burnley, Everton & Pool all have good fixtures in some weeks so think it might be worth investing in defence.

        1. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          A good defence is an undervalued policy .... better value for your money. Good luck

  15. tokara
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    is Cresswell OK?

    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      No.. he is a doubt

  16. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    How do people rate Moussa Dembele on here? What price would be come in if he moved to Newcastle, do you reckon - around 6.0?

    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Much English - would he become*

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

      There is such a difference between the two leagues, but he'd certainly become viable at 6.0

  17. Nature
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    NATURE
    Looking for transfers for GW23. Here is my team:
    Adrian; Elliott
    Mee; Christensen; Otamendi; Kenny; Kiko
    Salah; Sterling; Eriksen; Loftus Cheek; Atnautovic
    Kane; Rooney; Depoitre

    I’m thinking of taking a hit of -4 points and get Mahrez and Morata in for Eriksen and Rooney. That would leave me to anytime switch between Aranutovic and Pogba/Lingard once he starts underperforming. Any suggestions?

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

    Hm lots of flags, what do I do? 1FT, 2.5 ITB, cheers

    Pope,Elliot
    Azpi,Otamendi,Vertong,Kiko,Rangel
    Cout,Salah,Son,Sterling,Rlc
    Kane,Firmino,Niasse

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

      Got Arnie instead of Salah sorry.