Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Saturday

After Chelsea’s dramatic win at the Etihad, there are five 3pm kick-offs to keep us ticking over.

Harry Kane carries the armband hopes of many Fantasy Premier League managers for Gameweek 14 – the Spurs forward earned 32% of the Captain Poll votes against a Swansea outfit that have conceded at three times in four of their six matches under Bob Bradley.

Second only to Kane for transfers up front since last week’s deadline, Southampton’s Charlie Austin travels to a Palace defence that have been breached in all 13 Gameweeks so far.

Jermain Defoe also earned plenty of new owners ahead of Sunderland’s home encounter with Leicester. The top value forward in FPL, he faces a defence that have conceded 16 times on their travels – no side have shipped more.

All three forwards have the chance to stake a claim as our Sergio Aguero replacement, in light of the City striker’s dismissal earlier today.

Over in the midlands, West Brom’s Matt Phillips looks to continue the form that has racked up two goals and three assists in the last three Gameweeks as Watford roll up to the Hawthorns.

Back from a one-match ban, Stoke’s Joe Allen is only named amongst the subs against a Burnley side that have conceded at least three times in all but one of their away matches.

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  1. Lecky Legs FC
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    25(-4 points) from 7 with 4 left to play Can,Mane,San(c)hez and Williams left to play come on Alexis save my GW!

    1. Tansey
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I like the Can pick. Fellow Sanchez captainer here. Let's go

      1. Lecky Legs FC
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks mate yes come on Sanchez!

        1. GreenArrows
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Me three! Come on Sanchez!!

  2. Jolly Good
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Iheanacho or KDB as City cover?

    Or maybe both?

    1. Z
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Or none?

    2. Kun Tozser
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Or neither!

  3. mcrayeps
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Aguero + fletcher - >
    A) kane + walcott
    B) ibra + siggy

  4. southernpacific
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    What happened to Costa?

    Kun > Ibra or Costa?

  5. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Does anyone know what happened to Mcauley? , bad injury

    1. MTPockets
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Injury?

        1. Leaf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          According to Talksport

          1. MTPockets
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Ok cheers. First I've heard of that.

      • Danno - Emre Canada
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        This GW could have been glorious but a GW of two halves has levelled many out. Sanchez v Walcott key, to me anyway

        1. Lawrø
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Exactly how I'm viewing it too

        2. Swan - Villa Proud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Same. Green arrow thought so can't complain

          1. Danno - Emre Canada
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            After 45 mins I thought a green arrow incoming not now

      • Clump
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Kuns madness = huge Kane ownership 🙁

        1. Swan - Villa Proud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Differential was fun while it lasted

          1. Clump
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Lasted a week 🙂

      • davies
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Arnie > Siggy

        Yay or nay??

        1. william prunier
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          I'm doing just that

        2. Odikostar
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          yep, and I've been planing it since gw 8. 20 points in 7 gameweeks with good fixtures ain't good enough

      • Spg76
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        41 pre baps. Sanchez to go. Allen fail, Chadli fail, Aguero(c) fail Austin fail. I'm sick of this game. I quit!!!

        1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          don't let the door hit you in the arse on your way out

        2. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          New account, Bus Driver?

          1. Kaneyonero
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            a bit harsh, the worst you can be is the Bus Driver. 😎

          2. bojack
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Van driver.

        3. GreenArrows
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Try 18 pre baps!!! with 3 to play

      • MartialMatas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Kun Keane Walcott Fuchs -> Costa Ibra Deroon and Alonso for -8?

        1. Kjoreilly
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Erikson loses the first goal surely. Amat own goal

        2. GreennRed
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          No.

      • sminkypinky
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Damn. I'll drop like a stone again.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          *waves back*

      • Swan - Villa Proud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        42 from 7 Walcott Alrexis Firmino and (maybe) Jaku. Pleased with that

      • FALCAO & MOU
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Why was Pedro replaced at 49?

        1. william prunier
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Cos he's rubbish

        2. Sharpe Shuffle
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Tactical I think

        3. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Aguero injured him in the first half. Never managed to get back in the game, despite his efforts.

          1. rivercityransom
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            this is correct

        4. GreennRed
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Tactics, good ones too from the 'wily Italian'.

      • Kjoreilly
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Erikson loses the first goal surely. Amat own goal

        1. Leaf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Reported

        2. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Was the Eriksen shot missing.

          1. Kjoreilly
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            He didn't touch it

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Email time.

        3. Leaf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Mods delete this post 😉

          1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            *ban the ip too

        4. NATSTER
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Hope you are right. I went Walcott instead of Eriksen. 🙁

      • Sharpe Shuffle
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Don't get why Costa was flagged? I thought after Hazard Flag Gate, Mark said there needed to be sources confirming any injury post-match.

        Were there any quotes from Conte on Costa's injury? Seems like there's nothing wrong with him

        1. william prunier
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Good shout

        2. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Costa was lying on the floor for about a minute, the doctors came on and he signalled that he needed to be substituted.

          If that doesn't say a flag is needed, I don't know what does.

          1. Sharpe Shuffle
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Shows he was tired and had cramp. I'm talking about the explanation given last time and whether this was consistent

        3. CABAYE4
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          He went off injured, that's clearly enough to mark him as a doubt.

        4. justmatt
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          He went down, physio came on and signalled to the bench he needs to come off. Must be something as they were only 2-1 up with a little bit to go.

      • The 12th Man
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Is it worth doing Siggy,Austin > Phillips,Costa -4?

        1. Lawrø
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Step away from the computer

          1. The 12th Man
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Lol. Ok

      • Le _ Professeur
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Was Brunt taken off because of Injury ?

        1. Lawrø
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Nope

          1. Le _ Professeur
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Cheers 🙂

        2. GreennRed
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Because Watford were sick of being the brunt of his mightiness.

      • Danstoke82
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Aguero > Costa no brainer.

        But what else?

        Allen > Eriksen
        Or
        Anichebe > Defoe?

      • DantheManinaPan
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Well Aguero to Kane now looks obvious... Gg to those who did it early. And gg to cappers.

        Need Sanchez to save me!

        1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          i got him last week...
          funded by losing Sanchez before his brace

          1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Malcuum Toooker splendid I knew you'd come

            1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              deeeeeeeeeeeeeleeeeeeeeeeeeeete kuuuuuun

              1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                I've rendered him obsolete

          2. Moose™
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Same. Now, Kun out need to think how to fit Sanchez back in. Sigh

            1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Fit him in a dilapidated boat

      • potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        There are going to be so many hits next week, as managers splash out with thier Kun money

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          I'm lining up -8pts tonight 😆

          1. Optimus.
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            same, the drink will confirm it later 😎

            1. Jafooli
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              And I've got 2 x FT's 😮

        2. tisza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          and again when they buy him back!!

          1. potatoace
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            New wildcard 1st jan

      • Evasivo
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Allen Aguero to Siggy Kane, done.

      • Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Aguero -1pt
        Allen 1pt
        Kone 2pt
        McAuley 1pt

        No Kane, Hazard, Alonso
        Did Coutinho > Siggy instead of Eriksen
        Evans 9pts benched

        Green arrow?

        1. joinho
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          I also did Coutinho > Siggy, I still think its the right move long term

        2. Ziro
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Dark Green.

        3. Ayew Serious
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          It's good but it's not quite 8 points, 2 red cards good

        4. Sjaugen
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Eriksen this week, Siggy next week.
          Points from Siggy at WHL above 2 were a bit optimistic imb

        5. Optimus.
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          I sold Benteke for a hit, for Kane but still! Should have sold Aguero for Kane instead and kept Benteke..

          Where's Captain Hindsight?

          1. Ayew Serious
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Yours is a happy ending in comparison to mine

            1. Optimus.
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              I thought you were jesting? 😯

          2. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Certainly what I would've done 😀

      • joinho
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Have to say kudos to anyone who got rid of Aguero and got in Kane prior to this gw, surely for everyone with Aguero this has now got to be the obvious transfer...

        1. Leaf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Kudos for a lucky pen and Kun getting sent off

          Aguero to Costa for me I think

          1. joinho
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            I've already got costa

          2. Sharpe Shuffle
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Kane v Swansea obviously a better prospect than Kun v Chelsea

      • MikeDuff
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Punted on Kane C and Eriksen instead of Arsenal attacking cover but need Arsenal to win for £95.

        Come on the Ox!!!

        1. Tansey
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Go Iwobi! Nice one mate

      • cravencottage
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Need some help please- Kun and Allen to:

        A) Kane and Hazard
        B) Costa and Sanchez

        Thanks!

      • FPL Notebook (John)
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Hugely satisfying afternoon so far!

        Kane (C), Benteke, Hazard, Evans

        One step ahead too with Aguero removed this morning!

        1. Lovren an elevator
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Great move

      • Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Big Andy Carol to come off the bench to sicken Arsenal

      • 8ball
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        eriksen or walcott?

      • Lovren an elevator
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Level with rival. He has:
        Ozil, Coleman and Negredo (c) left.
        I have:
        Cech, Francis, Mané, Martial, and Mkhi left.
        Anyone think I've got it?

      • Manbatius
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Eurgh, I was going to do Agero > Costa, but him coming off injured has put doubt in my mind.
        It is him or Ibra.

        Did Allen have a poor one? he's my fourth mid!

        1. GreenArrows
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Allen started on the bench!! Came on after like 60 mins

          1. Manbatius
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Tripe!