3123
Dugout Discussion April 23

Dugout Discussion – Liverpool vs Crystal Palace

3,123 Comments
Share

The final double Gameweek side take to the pitch in Sunday’s late kick-off, with Crystal Palace making the trip to Anfield to face Liverpool.

Fantasy managers will, of course, be focused on both Wilfried Zaha and Christian Benteke in the Palace attack, with both commanding 144,000+ and 148,000 new Fantasy Premier League owners for Gameweek 34 respectively.

Benteke is skippered by 96214 (2.1%) of his owners as he bids to extend a run of three goals in his last four outings. He’ll face his former club in form, then, with Zaha and Andros Townsend tasked with providing him with the ammunition.

While Sam Allardyce’s side have every motivation to earn a third successive win at Anfield, Liverpool also have every incentive to claim a victory.

Their quest for a top spot and Champions League qualification goes on, with Fantasy managers focused on the efforts and output of Brazilian pair Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino.

Coutinho has been signed by over 34,000 FPL managers ahead of Gameweek 34, with Firmino earning 58,000+ new owners following his run of returns in six consecutive Gameweeks.

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

3,123 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Urchin
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Btw that finish by Kun was classy, would be a shame if he misses the derby...

    Open Controls
    1. Top 210 Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      He Inj? Sorry on holiday in Spain

      Open Controls
      1. Urchin
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/3395498/sergio-aguero-injury-manchester-derby-manchester-city-fa-cup-arsenal/

        He came off in extra time, hobbling. But that's just Aguero, he always hobbles. He did have a knock though

        Open Controls
        1. Top 210 Club
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Thx m8

          Open Controls
    2. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Cech could have got the ball but he froze

      Open Controls
    3. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      He can actually take a day off as I have Siggy first sub ... but I know it's not gonna happen.

      Open Controls
      1. Urchin
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        I have TCaroll's 10 pts waiting...I am here wishing too.

        Open Controls
  2. AYLD28
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    How is this plan going forward:

    Hen / Pick
    Alonso / Valencia / Holegate / B. Davies / Bertrand
    Sanchez / Siggy / Eriksen / Zaha / De Roon
    Benteke / Negredo / Kane

    6m itb 1FT, no wildcard

    GW 35 Negredo + De Roon > Gabbi + King (-4)
    GW 36 Siggy + Davies > Yoshida + Hazard (-4)
    GW 37 Benteke + Valencia > Jesus + Kompany (-4)

    4 DGW players in 36
    11 DGW players in 37 with 4 SGW with good fixtures for the BB

    Thoughts?

    Open Controls
  3. Baked baines
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    No coutinho bps!!!! Ouch

    Open Controls
  4. StoichkovFPL
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Sanchez, Alli, Coutinho, Siggy*, Fletcher*
    Lukaku, Kane, Negredo*

    a) Siggy, Fletcher > Sane, King -4
    b) Siggy, Negredo > Sane/King, Benteke/Gabbi -4
    c) Fltecher > King
    d) Negredo > Benteke/Gabbi

    Open Controls
    1. AYLD28
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      D > Gabbi

      Open Controls
  5. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    For such a high profile club and manager, Liverpools squad is really poor. Probably only three of them would get anywhere near Chelsea, Man City or Spurs team. Klopp needs to get a grip

    Open Controls
    1. Urchin
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      And to imagine that Suarez played for Pool not so long ago...

      Open Controls
      1. KingNidge
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Signed as a relative unknown.. as soon as he realised he was top class he left lol

        Open Controls
        1. Sims
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Tbf he did give Liverpool one last try. The season before he left he had turned into one of the best in the league

          Open Controls
    2. Frank Black
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      LOL. That's just stupid, they have great players, they just don't have a complete squad like other teams yet and most importantly they don't really have a defense.

      Open Controls
      1. Sims
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        It's Wild Rover don't act surprised

        Open Controls
        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Can't you read?

          Open Controls
      2. JustPark
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        That's what Rover said.

        Open Controls
        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          😀

          Open Controls
      3. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        What's so stupid? Care to tell me the players that would start for Chelsea, City or Spurs?

        Open Controls
  6. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Ozil or Sanchez for next 4?

    Reason for ozil - i am well behind everybody, need differentials

    Open Controls
    1. 8ball
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      I would look elsewhere to make up the difference. Assisted or scored in 38 goals.

      Open Controls
    2. *sigh*
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Go for a different differential bud.

      Open Controls
    3. *sigh*
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Jesus 0.5% owned if youre feeling lucky

      Open Controls
  7. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Who are people looking to captain next week ?

    Again no obvious choice.

    Rival has benteke...i may bring him on and captain him just to block him off...

    Open Controls
    1. Urchin
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Aguero, Sane, Jesus...

      Open Controls
    2. Sims
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Hazard

      Open Controls
    3. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Aguero

      Open Controls
      1. Urchin
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Hope he is fit, and Jesus isnt by then...

        Open Controls
        1. Flynny
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          None of them immediately stand out to me...

          Hazard tough game at eve.

          Kun place will be in jeopardy...and I don't have him

          Kane maybe?

          Open Controls
          1. Urchin
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 12 months ago

            Of course Kane is a captain option for all the remaining gameweeks...he has 3 consecutive London derbies, and he loves them...
            Although we all know what happened to always scores agianst WHU Lukaku 🙂

            Open Controls
    4. Pipermaru
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      *checks who plays against Middlesbrough*

      One of Man City guys it is 😛

      Open Controls
      1. Urchin
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        This is absolutely true, even triple up on City if you feeling whacky...

        Open Controls
        1. Flynny
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Sane may be due a rest possibly...

          Open Controls
    5. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Benteke or Kane

      Open Controls
    6. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Gotta fancy Spurs to tear apart that makeshift Arsenal defence...probably Kane(c)

      Might even punt on Benteke(c) again...at home to Burnley...bloodbath?

      Open Controls
      1. Urchin
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Palace may just relax a little here onwards with safety guaranteed. But yeah, their form is definitely ominous for Benteke to be a candidate.

        Open Controls
    7. *sigh*
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Tekkers has BUR

      Open Controls
    8. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Gabbiadini or Benteke

      Open Controls
  8. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Hands up if you captained benteke -_-

    Open Controls
    1. AYLD28
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Yep

      Open Controls
    2. GE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Yupp 🙂 Hands up 😀

      Open Controls
    3. My Name Is Prince
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Yeah!

      Open Controls
    4. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      o/

      Open Controls
    5. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      I thought I was.

      Open Controls
    6. *sigh*
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      0/

      Open Controls
    7. Tasty Jerk
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Puts hand up! 😀
      https://vine.co/v/5rVzUxgeM72/card?api=1

      Open Controls
    8. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      o/

      Open Controls
    9. 1569Tippins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      o/

      Open Controls
    10. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Me too 🙂

      Open Controls
  9. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    40 points with 11 to play including captain.

    Loving this gw. 😀

    Open Controls
    1. AYLD28
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      36 for me also with 10 to play including tekkers capitano

      Open Controls
      1. AYLD28
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Worth noting I was hating this game week before benteke (c)

        Open Controls
        1. AYLD28
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Fine margins

          Open Controls
  10. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Why did I captain Rashford over Benteke? Whyyyyyyy?

    Open Controls
    1. Moosie the Staggie
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      At least u own him

      Open Controls
    2. DeadStarComing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Rashford was always a gamble to play twice. Although at least he came on. I imagine more people captained the likes of Rashford, Negredo or Kane than Benteke so you shouldn't feel too hard on yourself.

      Open Controls
      1. JustPark
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        He played 120 minutes 2 days ago. Hardly a surprise.

        Open Controls
  11. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Imagine if Holding can keep his place! Will be a golden enabler. Although Monreal looks real tasy in this new formation.

    Open Controls
  12. Mr. O'Connell
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Anyone else in single figures?

    Open Controls
    1. Sims
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      I'm on 14(-4) I guess u could include that

      Open Controls
      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        I'm genuinely on 6. Holgate on bench too

        Open Controls
        1. Jakarta
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          I'm on 4 if that makes you feel better!

          Open Controls
      2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        14-4 was 10 last time I looked

        Open Controls
    2. Moosie the Staggie
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Not quite but my bench is beating my team atm

      Open Controls
      1. Moosie the Staggie
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        15 -4 with Tarroll and Holgate

        Open Controls
    3. Frank Black
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      9 points.

      Open Controls
    4. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      9, hoping Haz will double that at least.

      Open Controls
  13. Ravager
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Damn came here hoping the Tekkers (c) were done.

    Open Controls
    1. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Nope 😎

      Open Controls
      1. Ravager
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Kudos. I got that horribly wrong.

        Open Controls
        1. UnitedFan
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Negredo (C)?

          Open Controls
    2. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      here till OR update plus

      Open Controls
  14. The Rumour Mill
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Half time in the gameweek and although today was a bad day, overall so far I'm reasonably satisfied.

    29 points with captain kane, henessey, valencia, alonso, zaha, alli, sanchez to go.

    Open Controls
  15. Ace Ventura
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Just checking, for those with WC and BB left are you WCing for wk 35 or 36?

    Open Controls
    1. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      WC 36

      Open Controls
    2. Moosie the Staggie
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Plan was 36 but this week has been awful so far, tempted to just pull the trigger

      Open Controls
    3. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      36

      Open Controls
    4. My Name Is Prince
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      GW36 because the team is solid at the moment

      Open Controls
    5. Urchin
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      36

      Open Controls
  16. PlayPercentage
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    What are the chances of Bailly starting on Thursday?
    Mourinho won't break up a centre back partnership that has just had a CS, will he?

    Open Controls
    1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      plays and rests for swansea

      Open Controls
    2. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      I think he'll definitely start on Thursday and then maybe rest him at home to Swansea in 35, if he does get a rest

      Open Controls
      1. PlayPercentage
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        I can't see a CS for Bailly in the Derby, though.

        Open Controls
        1. UnitedFan
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          I wouldn't rule it out

          Open Controls
        2. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          personally i got him and blind for the cleanie today anything from city a bonus

          Open Controls
    3. Moosie the Staggie
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Imo he starts every game until Jones or Smalling come back

      Open Controls
  17. NevilleSouthall
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    55 pts (-8) with Bench Boost atm.

    Bench Jakupovic, Sigurdsson, Robertson played very well. Olsson not that well.

    10 players still have a game including Benteke (C).

    Open Controls
    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      I nearly bench boosted that exact bench, would have been pretty annoyed with Olsson - that's unlucky.

      Open Controls
  18. GE
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    My plan was to do Siggy --> Sane before next GW, but not sure now.

    Waiting for a Sane-rest after no rest for a long time and with ET against Arsenal today...

    What do ypu think?

    Open Controls
    1. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Remember I was thinking of that move too. I'll be more patient now and wait. Jesus can also play in his position 🙁

      Open Controls
      1. GE
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        So you keep Siggy for now?

        Open Controls
        1. UnitedFan
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Not really sure. Will make a decision later in the week

          Open Controls
    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      see what happens on Thursday, decent transfer though obviously

      Open Controls
      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Swansea have United away anyway

        Open Controls
        1. GE
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Yes, want also do Ibra -> Gabbi so it would be for a hit..What do you think about that?

          Open Controls
          1. SADIO SANÉ
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 12 months ago

            I like it, some won't because Sane could be rested. I don't mind taking hits for players I'm going to keep long term. You'll probably want to get another player in next week and need to take a hit then anyway. Obviously wait til Friday though.

            Open Controls
            1. GE
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 12 months ago

              Good point 🙂 will take a hit for this transfer somehow. I will wait for borh transfers to Friday - everything can happen at this stage 😉

              Open Controls
  19. My Name Is Prince
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Tekkers captainers, unite and take over!!

    Open Controls
    1. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldV2uvxhUsY 😎

      Open Controls
    2. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      +1

      Open Controls
    3. GE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Party!

      Open Controls
  20. Frank Black
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Do we expect Jesus to play/start right away?

    Open Controls
    1. Moosie the Staggie
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      I dont.
      Tbh I hope there is uncertainty about him going into gw37. I would rather he was a differential punt than a nailed cert that everyone will get.

      Open Controls
  21. PlayPercentage
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Keep Deeney for GW37?
    Nailed on starter, but has (eve, che).

    Open Controls
  22. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    If you could have any defender in the game to guarantee you at least 6pts in GW35, who would it be?

    Looking for a one-week pre-WC punt.

    Open Controls
    1. Urchin
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Kompany (or any city defender), they play Boro

      Open Controls
    2. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      id go blind

      Open Controls
    3. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      I don't want to jinx any of my defenders, so I'll say Sakho

      Open Controls
    4. Moosie the Staggie
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Blind probably

      Open Controls
    5. *sigh*
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Blind

      Open Controls
      1. Do I Not Like Orange
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Cheers all.

        Open Controls
  23. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    37 with 8 to go including captain kane

    Open Controls
    1. Differentiator
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Very nice

      Open Controls
    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      54 with 7 to play with the armband on Benteke C

      Open Controls
    3. F4L
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      that's not half bad

      Open Controls
  24. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Jaku & Holgate on the bench

    Hoping for a no show from Valdes and one other - Valencia, Walker, Alonso, Son, Eriksen, Sanchez

    Open Controls
  25. F4L
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Went King captain this week, and Kane captain last GW. Both got hauls, but I cant help feel disappointed in their returns 😐

    Open Controls
  26. jam
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Triple nice day for a Utd fan with Benteke as captain 🙂

    Open Controls
    1. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      You talking to me? 😉

      Open Controls
      1. jam
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Both of us I think... 🙂
        Midweek will be interesting

        Open Controls
        1. UnitedFan
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Yeah, anything more he gets is a bonus

          Open Controls
  27. F4L
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    I know Zaha has BUR but would you shift him to Sane for FT?

    Open Controls
    1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      nope i got him in with 35 in mind.

      Open Controls
    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Depends how much game time v United as he is due a rest is he not and Swansea with Gabriel Jesus back might be the game

      Open Controls
  28. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    baps out

    Open Controls
    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Ahh those 3 on Tekkers look sweet.

      Open Controls
    2. Urchin
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Nothing for DDG 😉

      Open Controls
    3. *sigh*
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      What a sight to behold

      Open Controls
  29. mike_89
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Surely they r going to rewiev second Palace goal right? If anyone touched it, it was Firimino and not Pouncheon, so I would assume asist will go to Townsend?

    Open Controls
  30. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    I know i am gonna replace siggy with king this week , so it's really difficult not to press the button .
    Like you know in the end this what you are gonna do, so why not do it now and be at peace .

    It's so tempting

    Open Controls
    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      hold out mate

      Open Controls

You need to be logged in to post a comment.