Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – West Ham vs Man United

A hectic afternoon with points aplenty will hopefully continue with the tea-time kick-off at the London Stadium.

With Sergio Aguero emerging from the bench to return a goal and potential bonus points at the Etihad, our attention now switches to the red side of Manchester and their own talismanic goalscorer – Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Heavily backed by FPL managers once again, the Swede takes on the Hammers with 24.1% of the Gameweek 20 armbands strapped to his bicep.

Elsewhere, Jose Mourinho recalls Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo at centre-back as two of five changes to his line-up; Henrikh Mkhitaryan earns his second successive start.

For West Ham, Andy Carroll drops to the bench having started the last four Gameweeks. Mark Noble and Andre Ayew also drop out as Pedro Obiang, Manuel Lanzini and Sofiane Feghouli earn starts.

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

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  1. EDEN THE MAN
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    After attending the WestHam v ManUtd match.

    Ibra was lazy and did nothing apart from score his offside goal. He did bring the points tho.

    Pogba ran the midfield albeit from a deep role.

    Had Feghouli not have been sent off and Ibra not have scored the offside goal, I feel West Ham would've grabbed a point at least

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      That's the thing with Ibra. Even when he's barely involved he walks away 8 points.

    2. the axolotl
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      maybe it's just a feeling, but i reckon if west ham nicked one, and utd didn't score any, then the hammers might even have nicked all 3 points

    3. F4L
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      thinking Pogba can only get better. He's a really good option atm

    4. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      You paid to watch the one man show known as Mike Dean

  2. Martial Law
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Allen or Snodgrass?

    1. Blanka
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Just sold Allen myself for Philips.

    2. PvA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Get Snodgrass now for his great run of fixtures after GW21

    3. Martial Law
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Thx guys!

  3. Dasher0303
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Repost

    What should I do about this team???

    Heaton Pickford
    Alonso Jones Barragan Nyom Smith
    Sanchez Hazard Lallana Siggy Allen
    Ibra Costa Anichebe
    0.4itb and 1ft

    Really thinking about WC, especially looking at the post a couple of pages back and my defense is awful, or taking a minimum -4 or -8, want to get rid of Pickford, Barragan, smith, nyom(going AFCON), Siggy, Anichebe, maybe hazard or Allen.

    Suggestions????

  4. Bleach †
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Dont want to brag but, top 4,2mil for me 😎

    1. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Well you obviously do 😀

    2. PvA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Stay humble in victory or defeat

      1. Bleach †
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah, thanks for repeating that every single day 🙂

    3. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I didn't realize there were that many in the game

    4. Frank Black
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I hadn't even realized we had over 4 million players now.

  5. Martial Law
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Eriksen, Alli or Pogba?

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Alli for me.

    2. F4L
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Alli

  6. F4L
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Eriksen or Pogba?

  7. Assisting the assister
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Who else is bringing in Giroud? Who for? Tempting...

    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I would prefer to pay the extra 1m for lukaku.

      If you have a decent bench getting Giroud might be a decent call.

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

    Cedric to

    a) McCauley (WBA double up)
    b) Gibson
    c) P Jones - nailed now Bailly gone?
    d) Save FT

    1. Frank Black
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Why would you double up on WBA when they're not keeping clean sheets?

      1. Coaly
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Well it might not be a double up if Nyom goes and they have good fixtures

    2. F4L
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      C

      1. Coaly
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        If he is behind bailly in the pecking order he will only get 3 games, the first is against Liverpool

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          tbh I think he might be ahead now. He wont be dropped if Man u continue to keep cs

  9. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    help, I have defensive issues

    amat out
    alonso 75%
    nyom off to afcon
    muneisa when is he going to start?...been on 75% for weeks now

    priority? Im guessing nyom.....might have to ride amat out since hes 4.0 but will be back 14th

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Nyom I thought wasn't going afcon?

  10. Jazz!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Defoe to Rondon was a dreadful transfer ... 🙁

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Who would've thought that Mike Dean could referee 2 games in the space of 4 hours

      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        😀 🙁

    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Unlucky at least you had Defoe at some stage!

      Every year, I have overlooked him in fpl since he left Spurs but he is one of the best strikers in the league.

      If he gets a chance he will finish it and on pens.

      He is like a cheaper version of Ibra and better value!

  11. Frank Black
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Monreal or Brunt? Who's the better pick? Monreal has the chance to get clean sheets with some good fixtures in the next six while Brunt pretty much relies on attacking returns only. WBA keeps conceding goals(only one per game) but a defender needs clean sheets, you can't rely exclusively on attacking returns.

    Obviously there's also a 0.9M price difference.

    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Whose getting more points long term? Monreal worth every penny extra especially with their fixtures

      1. PompeyUpNorth!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        True..depends how long you want them..?

    2. PompeyUpNorth!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I'd go Brunt personally... plays midfield and will get the odd cleanie. a lot cheaper and Arsenal will concede..

      1. Van der Faart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Having said what I said above, I actually went for Brunt and he rewarded me right away. You have to believe Pulis will tighten up a bit sooner or later

      2. Frank Black
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        The fact he's OOP is what makes him more interesting but i'm just afraid Pulis is going to change formation at some point.

  12. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Damn this darts is good.

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Pub game

      That's where it should be kept

    2. F4L
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Mickey-mouse sport

      1. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        *Its not a sport

    3. Clump
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      #lovethedarts

  13. Scotty B
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Best replacement for Clyne?

    Other defs are Evans, Baines, Amat & Pieters

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Get rid of Amat

  14. FPL Mentor
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Heaton Pickford*
    Brunt Gabriel Jones HOLEBAS Amat
    Sanchez Hazard LALLANA Phillips CAN
    Aguero Ibrahimovic Carroll

    1FT with 1.2m in the bank.

    Behind in ML and playing catch up.

    A. Lallana & Holebas 》Payet & Ake
    B. Lallana & Can 》 Alli & Stanislas
    C. Lallana & Can 》 Pogba & Stanislas
    D. Other suggestions..

  15. Krafty Werks
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Origi / Cedric > Defoe / Ake...yay or nay? Thanks.

  16. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Guys if you were on a wildcard, which would you prefer from these two options?

    A) Kane, Ake, Jones, de Roon
    B) Barnes, Bellerin, Baines, Pogba

    This all just depends if i want to go Kane Ibra Costa front line. However, which would you prefer? Comments much appreciated 🙂

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      anyone? anyone? step right up 🙂

    2. BooYaKasha
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A

    3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Tough one- if U have Costa and Ibra - I would consider a 3-5-2 and B

  17. Bleach †
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Anyway, am I crazy thinking that it's maybe time to ship Ibra → Costa. I mean, Im not sure how long can he keep up bringing points and timing is vital in FPL? or just plain daft?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      What makes you think this next GW is where he will all of a sudden stop bringing in points?

      1. Bleach †
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        We'll it has to happen sooner or later. I mean he kinda doesn't do anything the whole match and then score from nowhere, albeit that's his playing style. Anyway luck my change, that's my point. Maybe I'm overthinking

        1. Frank Black
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          He's actually delivered several final balls and dangerous passes. Which he often does, especially against the weaker teams and when his team is playing decently.

        2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          So did Matt Le Tissier.

          Ibra is fun to own in fpl for that reason literally strolling around chnace - goal more often then not.

          Man united have great fixtures. Chelsea's upcoming fixtures are mixed except for the Hull.

    2. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      No real reason to ditch imo. Ibra's doing very well.

    3. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      He was useless to day and still scored a goal albeit it was offside but it makes up for the one Lee Mason disallowed in the last game

  18. FPL Puppy
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Have been playing this game for 3 years now and today, for the first time ever, I was a proud owner of Bruntinho. 🙂

    Thanks guys for recommending him!

    1. Bleach †
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      In Brunt, we trust

  19. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    If u activate Wildcard is it then set in stone I take?

    1. Bleach †
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Don't take Stones....

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      yes

  20. Bob_the_builder
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    After doing Phillips for Hazard,Should I bring in Baines for a hit?
    Current team
    Foster/Pickford
    Ake-Holgate-Amat-Alonso-Brunt
    Sanchez-Mki-Phillips-Clayton-Eriksen
    Costa-Ibra-Anichebe

    1. Odikostar
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I am tempted to get Baines for a hit as well because Man City have being so poor defensively he might get another pen.

  21. King Henrik
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Siggy Ibra Holebas
    Out !!

    Phillips Kun Jones
    In !!

    -4 Do I do it ?

    1. Cofinho
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Ibra is better than Kun atm

    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      N

    3. GGMU!!!
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Keep Ibra. Avoid the hit.

    4. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Siggy to Philips, hold the other for now

    5. King Henrik
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks all

  22. Proietti
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    With Tottenham playing West Brom next gameweek and Man Utd/Everton having tough fixtures which player should go to bring in Kane (would be for -4pts):

    a) Lukaku
    b) Ibrahimovic
    c) Neither - ride out the week and don't take the points hit

    (my other striker is Costa)

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      West Brom is not an easy fixture?

    2. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      C

  23. Rhinos
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Mvg just missed the 8th dart of a 9 darter and didn't get another go 😆 Some final this

  24. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    OR UPDATED

  25. Martial Law
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    A. Williams or Pieters?

  26. Cofinho
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Alonso Walker Akè Baines Brunt
    What are you thinking about my wc defense? Should i bring Jones or maybe someone else? Cheers

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      It looks good

      Will put a big hole in your budget

      1. Cofinho
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks guys. With rest of team i still got 0.8m in the bank. I will think about Arsenal defender

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      its nice yes, but would rather have rose instead of walker and an arsenal defender in there somewhere too for upcoming fixtures.

    3. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Nice - keep it

    4. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Rose over Walker and that's perfect if you can afford it.

      1. Cofinho
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers !

    5. GGMU!!!
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Bellerin instead of Alonso. Better fixtures. And I would be tempted to sell one of those for a 3.9mil def. Use the money for attackers

      1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        This *. (KIY)

    6. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I think an expensive defense is the way to go at present, have Bellerin, walker (albeit prefer rose), and alonso at present alongside Evans (who may become Ake) and Jones

  27. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Owning Brunt with a TSB of 2% has been an absolute delight this season. Would be even better if McCauley stopped scoring.

  28. F4L
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Walker or Rose?

    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Rose

  29. Ha.
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    3.4m GW rank 😀

    Cup opponent... 4.2m 😆

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      *subtle brag about still being in the cup

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        *subtle brag about qualifying for the cup

  30. wolves_simmo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Aguero or Kane for the foreseeable?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Give it 2 days.

      1. wolves_simmo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        If I do I'll lose about 0.6 in price changes.

        1. FantaCity
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          I don't see people rushing to get Kun in...

        2. King Henrik
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Is a strike force of Kun Lukaku Rondon good for at least 4 or 5 gameweeks?