Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Monday

The final match of Gameweek 32 arrives this evening as Liverpool entertain struggling Newcastle at Anfield. Brendan Rodgers’ side are reeling from back-to-back losses against United and Arsenal have all but ended their Champions League hopes, though the Reds will be looking to build on their midweek cup win at Blackburn.

Philippe Coutinho will be hoping to add to his Ewood Park winner and improve upon a run which has harvested a single assist in the last four Gameweeks. Jordan Henderson has struck in four of the last five league fixtures and is the Merseysiders’ form man as Fantasy managers are afforded the chance to scout their assets ahead of double Gameweek 34. Elsewhere for the home side, Raheem Sterling will be looking to return to form against a defence with just two shut-outs in the last 19 Gameweeks – he seems poised to start up front after Daniel Sturridge was ruled out with yet another injury.

John Carver’s side arrive on the back of a four-match losing streak that has seen them score a single goal. With Papiss Cisse still suspended, the Magpies look likely to struggle again and with injuries hitting hard at the back, there’s been little on offer to grab our attentions on Tyneside. With four home fixtures in the final six, in addition to trips to Leicester and QPR, the upcoming schedule suggests Carver’s men could bring in the points if they can start performing.

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  1. andy85wsm
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    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on Bellerin lads? Anyone think he might be keep his place as first choice RB until at least the end of the season or am I clutching too much?

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Clutching IMO.

      1. andy85wsm
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        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        He's actually my defender transfer for Skrtel in 34 currently (keeping Rose and Baird for now) but part of me wonders whether I should keep.

        Then again I want triple Arsenal attack for the double so may as well just get rid

        1. HVT
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          What's the triple?
          Gru/Ozil/Rsmbo?

    2. sinik
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      clutching but he really deserves it tbh

    3. copps
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      when debuchy is back i think there will be rotation at the very least

  2. Flying Assassins
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Panti Kasper
    Rose Terry Dawson Wolly Toby.A
    Haz Sterling Eriksen Silva Boyd
    Kun Kane Giroud

    Thoughts on this?
    This week: Boyd & Giroud --> Fabregas & Vardy
    Next week: Eriksen & Rose --> Henderson & Skrtel (-4)

    1. proczell
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Benching Kane for the double gw?

      1. Flying Assassins
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yep that's the plan if I do this

        1. proczell
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Thinking about doing pretty much the same thing. Really unsure

          1. Flying Assassins
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Pretty sure I've made my mind up, just deciding whether I should do transfers now, because tight on prices

  3. lifes a pitch
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    How many bonus points for Hendon today?

  4. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    any reason why Sameobi didnt start?

    Demi?

    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Think he was dropped. Was very bad vs Sunderland

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks mate

  5. Nath88
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Murray or Vardy for one week only?

    1. Flying Assassins
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Murray

    2. Bod
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      If you got Vardy then surely it wouldn't be one week only?

      1. Nath88
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        True - but I'm using my wildcard the following week so just meant I can change it if need be

        1. Bod
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Murray then

  6. Get up ya bum
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Joessentiallen

    1. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      haha

  7. FISSH
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    not sure what to do with Ibe.. ergh..

  8. Punty
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    More Rodgers" "Joe [Allen] is an unsung player. He does a lot of the dirty work and he's outstanding in possession. He's a wonderful player"

    I feel like I'm taking crazypills.. a lot of the dirty work? outstanding in possession?? Only Mignolet had a worse pass completion than Allen, he made 13 passes in the opponents half and missed half of them, he had no key passes or attempted through balls, he had 1 tackle and 0 interceptions.. he was pressing a bit with his "1 second late to the situation"-style but is that enough to get such praise?

    1. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Blind praise from Rodgers at its finest

    2. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      ..and when managers say "they didn't see it", they really didn't..

    3. Numb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He's a decent player, if you know football

      1. Punty
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah I agree, a decent player. Good as backup for Henderson

        1. Numb
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Better than that IMO.

    4. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He secured the three points. Brendan can over-exaggerate the positives at time. Pool were 'outstanding' v Swansea.

  9. Cooper123
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    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Can anyone help me with how many matches Ramsey has been playing out on the right?

    1. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      2

      1. Dr. Agabuse
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        And only one half each

  10. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Demi, why McGregor wasn't in first 11 last match? Will Harper keep it until the end or for DGW?

    Want to get their goalkeeper.

    1. sinik
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Hull have conceded 8 in last 3, why would you want them?

    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He was dropped according to MOTD.

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  12. Tinmen
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    For the DGW folks, what should i do?

    A) Fabianski and Eriksen to Migs and Sterling
    B) Eriksen and Sanchez to Coutinho/Hendo and Sterling

  13. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I can't afford 3 players, so if you had to choose 2?

    A) Henderson and Sterling

    B) Sterling + Liverpool Defender

    C) Henderson + Liverpool defender

    1. Wouter
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

  14. JÆKS ⭐
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    So far, thoughts on this (repost):

    Gw 33 : Given + Naughton --> K.Davis + Schlupp (Myhill is my 2nd gk)
    Gw 34: Sanchez + Eriksen --> Sterling + Henderson (Moreno as my 3th Pool player)

  15. Tomeister
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Has anyone ever won the manager of the month award?