Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – Sunday

The curtains are closed on the weekend action as Liverpool face Watford at Anfield and Manchester City battle Arsenal on home turf. The latter fixture carries the most gravity in terms of league positioning, with both sides still searching for a guaranteed top-four berth.

Man City place joint-third for goals (10) across their last four outings, despite mustering the third-fewest attempts (37). They ultimately profited from the best shot accuracy (62%) and shot-conversion rate (27%) of any side. Conversely, the Gunners charted third for attempts (71) and shots inside the box (44) yet chalked up just four goals, giving rise to the fifth-worst shot-conversion rate (5.6%). Nonetheless, no team conceded fewer goals (one) than Arsenal over the last four matches.

Liverpool’s attack was the busiest during their last four, ranking joint-fifth for goals (nine), top for attempts (80) and top for shots on target (26). The Merseysiders’ defence failed to hold up its end of the bargain, though, conceding six goals. Shifting our focus onto Watford, they placed joint-third for shots conceded (38) and joint-top for big chances conceded (11) across their previous four match-ups, underlining the obliging nature of their back line and offering further encouragement to the Reds attack.

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  1. Team Cruel
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    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Why isn't Alexis playing?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      😀

    2. Royal5
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      +1

    3. Mickey Tyrion™
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      His anytime goalscorer odds were worse than De Bruyne's which surprised me.. He seems disgruntled.

      1. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        He was last weekend when taken off

    4. Mr. Blonde
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      8 years, 4 months ago

      Surely he can't blank next week...

  2. Zizoulicious
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    8 years, 4 months ago

    Arsenal won't get top 4 next year.

    1. S.Kuqi
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      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Based on what

      1. Royal5
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Quality of their team perhaps.

      2. Zizoulicious
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        My opinion. Think their brand of football will be outdated and lacking in major aspects. City, Spurs and Pool will be much stronger sides. And I reckon Chelsea or United will pip them to fourth

        1. Yank Revolution
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Just far too early to make a meaningful call on next years standings, Ziz.

          1. Zizoulicious
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah I agree, but still just trying make some early educated guesses on how it will go

        2. Epic Fail
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          • 14 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          You don't think Arsenal will strengthen?

          1. Zizoulicious
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Not in the positions they need strengthening. It just doesn't happen. Another luxury midfielder will come in I'm sure.

            1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 4 months ago

              wenger got el neny in when people were begging for a cdm, he got cech when people begged for a gk

              what are you talking about?

              1. Zizoulicious
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 4 months ago

                A striker for one? El neny arrived in January after years of needing a top class CDM.. And only because of the injury crisis. And he's more of a box to box mid anyway

    2. FrankieTheGent
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      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      This is the 10th year this has been said

      1. Zizoulicious
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        First year I've said it 😉

    3. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Bold prediction considering the transfer window over the summer where anything can happen.

      1. Jimmers
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        • 14 Years
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        But in Arsenal's case nothing usually happens

        1. Yank Revolution
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Really? Bringing in Ozil, Sanchez ... they weren't massive signings? And now they'll target a big name striker.

          1. Jimmers
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            Other top teams have brought in far more players - even though some not successful. Last summer - Cech was the only signing

          2. Somalion
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Should have targeted a big name striker one or two seasons ago. The worry is Arsene seems very reluctant to go for one, for reasons I don't understand.

            1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 4 months ago

              big name striker isn't the be all and end all. A striker which fits into the squad and can score goals is what is needed

              You don't always need a big name

              1. Somalion
                • 14 Years
                8 years, 4 months ago

                Yes that's true, my point more being they desperately need a striker that can actually do enough for the team and they consistently don't go after one.

          3. Wild Rover
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah, because this is the first time they've needed a big name striker..

      2. Zizoulicious
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        It's Arsenal though, and history suggests Arsene doesn't buy players in positions he needs to be strengthened.

        1. Yank Revolution
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          The fans clearly won't stand for not doing anything this summer, the pressure is on for a name signing or two. Cash will be splashed gents.

          1. Jimmers
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            • 14 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            They've pretty much put up with it for the last 5/6 years

        2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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          8 years, 4 months ago

          again you talk a load of nonsence

          1. Zizoulicious
            • 9 Years
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            Sorry I think a lot of people have the same opinion that Arsene overlooks key areas needed to be a really top team.....

    4. Ziro Becomes One
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Zizou (Zidane Ze Man) won't be posting here next year.

      1. Zizoulicious
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Ok..!?

    5. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Won't need it. They are gonna win the UCL.

      1. Jimmers
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        • 14 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Nah - Leicester!

    6. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Ok mate.

      1. Zizoulicious
        • 9 Years
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        Just an opinion 🙂

    7. Cilly Bonnolly
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      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      They will because it's all they want.

    8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      same old thing said every year, yet arsenal get at least 4th

    9. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      if we stop trying to pass the ball in the net, we'd be thebest team in the PL, what u talking about?

      1. Zizoulicious
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        If you stopped 'trying to pass the ball in the net', you wouldn't know how else to play

  3. DOG GOD IT - KEANE 15
    • 10 Years
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    Bet coutinho will be subbed off at halftime ...

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 9 Years
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      Hopefully

  4. camarozz
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    8 years, 4 months ago

    Wil firmino /Sturridge get a run out today?? Ever point counts at this stage.....

    1. Numb
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Probably

  5. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Massive gain in score for me today, massive.

    1. Annie
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      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      1 point here so far

      1. Eden Azzzar
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Double your score

      2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Thx, needed that.
        2 here.

    2. Epic Fail
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      8 years, 4 months ago

      Link?

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Oh no you don't!!!

    3. Numb
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Deeney and Sanchez goals second half, if that helps?

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        You hit the spot!!!

  6. Eden Azzzar
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Milner and Sturridge appearances would be great right now ...........with two goals each please

    1. Epic Fail
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      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Milner not on the bench.

      1. Eden Azzzar
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I didn't even notice great

  7. Mainoo Magic
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    What are the chances of Milner getting a run out today?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      8 years, 4 months ago

      Nil

      1. Mainoo Magic
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Just realised he is not even on the bench lol! At least it means he will play midweek

        1. Epic Fail
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          • 14 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Doesn't mean much with Klopp.

    2. TwiggsJameson
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      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      zero

    3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      A big fat 0..you can take that to the bank

  8. TheTinman
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Hope mignolet is rested v Chelsea. But alas I doubt it. Looks like the wrong keeper choice. I'm struggling to find the pattern in Plopp's selections

    1. Sif
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Ward injured so won't be rested.

      1. TheTinman
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Sighhhh. Come on then Watford :p....

    2. Team Cruel
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      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Both reserve keepers injured no?

      1. TheTinman
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        When did this come out? I'm stupid

  9. Acquafresca
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Who has the tiebreaker between Barca and Atletico for 1st place ?

    Barca up 1-0 HT
    Atletico 1-1 HT

    1. TorresMagic™
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      8 years, 4 months ago

      H2H

      1. Acquafresca
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I know that.

        I asked who has the tiebreak

    2. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      barca

    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Barca have a better head to head record

      1. Acquafresca
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

    4. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Is Real Madrid out of running for first?

      1. KingNidge
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        No

      2. Acquafresca
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        No but 1 point behind and assuming Barca wins their last 2 since no other competitions

        1. Yank Revolution
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Roger, thx!

  10. Whazza
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Any Allen owners? Must say like Khazri, I didn't even consider him. 😀

    1. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Ownership is 0.1 overall.

  11. Wild Rover
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    You could hear the sigh of relief from Wenger when Giroud scored, he now won't have to fork out for a new striker 😉

    1. Sif
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      The banks will demand Giroud stay.

    2. Jimmers
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      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Another goal next week and he can build the team around him

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        😆

  12. Garlana
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Only thing I haven't got wrong this gameweek is keeping kun...

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Could be wrong.

      1. Garlana
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        He's got 1 goal more than the rest of my team...

  13. Judas
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Lovren being rested? Not even in tbe bench

    1. Sif
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Most probably. EL recorvery then play the bigger Chelsea game. Annoying.

  14. FPL Daniel
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Half time early team news talk 😉

    Who are we playing next week:

    PVA or Creswell?

    1. Jazz!
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      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      PvA

    2. Epic Fail
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      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I haven't got Cresswell, so PvA.

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      neither

    4. Fitzy.
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Not going with your model girlfriend's advice this time?

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Only for goalscorers 😉

      2. Les Bleus
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        C'mon mate. Uncalled for.

        1. Fitzy.
          • 12 Years
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          Daniel didn't seem to mind, so why do you?

          1. Les Bleus
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Because it's people like you that make this site seem so childish at times.

            1. Fitzy.
              • 12 Years
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              Calm down. You ever read any of Daniel's normal posts? My comment was innocuous and hardly warrants your input.

              1. Les Bleus
                • 13 Years
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                Ok then. Keep it classy

                1. Fitzy.
                  • 12 Years
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                  How about you stop acting like you're a mod?

    5. Team Cruel
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      • 9 Years
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      Don't have Cress, benching PVA

      Gab - Bellerin - Smalling

      1. Yank Revolution
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        That will be my back three too.

  15. Evs
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    8 years, 4 months ago

    Aguero's looking sharp here, I wouldn't be surprised if he bags another.

    Anyone watching LFC?

    Any possibility of some Couthino points?

    1. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Assist of the assist. Liverpool dominating possession not many chances though.

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Kun captain against Swans might be the best option in 38th

      1. Sif
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Swans got the wind in their sails. Can't see past Sanchez at home to Villa personally.

    3. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Just missed an easy chance

    4. dr. Phil
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Benteke and Coutinho looking great together, lots of chances.

  16. sharbee
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Hey guys, what is the site for European Championships fantasy football?

    Wanting to start a league. Cheers.

      1. rdamjan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Any ML league around?

  17. Zombie
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Looking at Carpi vs Lazio match today. Finished 1-3.

    Two red cards for Lazio and Carpi still couldn't defeat them - Two missed penalties by Carpi didn't help. After this match, Carpi is now in the relegation zone...

    What drama!

  18. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Average score for top 10k so far today?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      9.5

      Bookmark this page 😉 https://fpldiscovery.wordpress.com/

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers Yanky and Blues....

    2. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Points today not total....

  19. Clumsy Sakho
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Coutinho shoulda scored

    1. Clumsy Sakho
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      And again

    2. Zizoulicious
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Noooo

  20. S.Kuqi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Omg Coutinho how can you miss that! FFS

    1. S.Kuqi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Empty net ffs

      1. Evs
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        • 15 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Grrrr... 😡 !!!!

  21. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
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    Need a Milner super-haul this half.

    1. dr. Phil
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      ? Not even on bench.

    2. TwiggsJameson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      🙂

  22. Annie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Sturridge likely to get a run out?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      50/50

    2. dr. Phil
      • 11 Years
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      Benteke looking sharp, don't think he'll risk him unless watford score.

  23. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Technically, is there a more gifted footballer than Giroud?

  24. Evs
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    8 years, 4 months ago

    KDB (sold him this week)

    1. Evs
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      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Goal in case you not guessed

  25. Yank Revolution
    • 12 Years
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    KDB GOAL

  26. VS10_
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    KDB, such a troll ffs

  27. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Sold KDB 🙂

  28. BlzE_94
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    FFS GOT RID OFF KUN AND KDB!!

  29. Danstoke82
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    KDB goal.

  30. Venom Snake
    • 11 Years
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    KDB first sub. Now I really need Martial to sit out the second game