Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – Saturday

After Man City edged past Leicester at the Etihad, we now focus our attentions on a trio of 3pm encounters.

Bournemouth’s in-form Josh King collides with a Burnley defence that’s conceded at least twice in three of their last four league matches.

Owned by 19% of FPL managers, the Norwegian has racked up 11 goals and a pair of assists in the previous 13 Gameweeks to climb into eighth spot in the midfield standings.

Sunderland play the first match of their Double Gameweek 37 as Swansea City make their way to Wearside.

In what may well be his final home outing for the Black Cats, Jermain Defoe has been captained by just over 44,000 FPL managers, with a midweek trip to the Emirates also on his agenda.

With their survival on the line, Gylfi Sigurdsson and Fernando Llorente will be vital for the Swans today.

Still owned by 10% of FPL managers, the Icelandic international has a goal and assist in his previous three, while Llorente was snapped up by almost 44,000 new owners after netting against Stoke and Everton over the same period.

Southampton also get the first of their Double Gameweek 37 matches underway. Jack Stephens owners are left disappointed as he drops to the bench, while Manolo Gabbiadini misses out altogether as Claude Puel attempts to improve a run that has seen the Saints fail to score in four of their last five league outings.

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  1. Venom Snake
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    My BB seems like a massive failure. But realistically I still have 20 fixtures to go and I should be on about 35 after baps.

    Could be so much worse, and I'm sure most of you are in the same boat.

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      It's been a nightmare. Though the good thing is they all have one more chance.

    2. Expected Toulouse
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Same i think i have about 8 from my BB so far. Will be on 47 (-12) after baps.

  2. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    King since GW28 😎

    1. Smoky Johnson
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      o/

    2. the snazzy viking
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Since GW27 mate

      1. Expected Toulouse
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Same

    3. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Snap

  3. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Benched Sane and King :/
    Atleast by BB is active 😀

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Standard

  4. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    I'm now only 4 points overall behind Ville Ronke 🙂

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      And you'll always be behind of him..

      1. For Fuchs Sake
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Ha ha

  5. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    King Stannis bringing me 19pts.

    The Lord of Cherries has blessed him today. For the game is red and full of pips.

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Jesus/Sane owner too?

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Jesus (C), no Sane.

        Also own Stones,Stephens & Holgate. But let's not think about that...

        1. HVT
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Seems Sane/King cancel each other out somewhat, tried for both but went Cech/Albrighton over King/Pickford.
          Where you at Gb?
          8k here atm

          1. Piggs Boson
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            Nice rank HVT! Yeah, it seems like fair trade.

            I took over my team when it was at 75k, thanks to the community, but thanks to my amazing leadership, it's now below 100k 😆

            Need a good GW to finish on 5 figures.

            1. HVT
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 11 months ago

              I'm sure you'll do it, good to see you back and firmly in charge 😉

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

    Score check?
    57 with 18 to go. Cap jesus

    1. makaveli123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      34(-4)

    2. The Tinkerman
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Excellent score.

      39(-4) with 17 to go. Sanchez (C). 19 to go if you count the C as two players...

      Stephens, Gabbiadini, Holgate, Yoshida among my many failings.

    3. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      35(-8) with 18 to go, jesus captain

    4. Essan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      46 (-8)

      17 to go

    5. Clifford☯
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      40(-4) with 17 to go.

    6. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Exact same as you 57 with 18 to go, including current BAPS, Jesus captainer

    7. Expected Toulouse
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      40 (-12), 18 to go and Sanchez captain.

  7. Clifford☯
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Bayern vs Leipzig :wow:

    1. GE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Wow!!

    2. The Tinkerman
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Incredible game.

    3. Expected Toulouse
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah watched most of it, was a great game.

  8. gonzalocampos
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    WOW What a week: So far I have played: Sane, Jesus, Alonso, Mawson, King and Caballero (my only failed so far). Alexis CAPTAIN.

  9. weeurquahrt
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Seriously.that josh king has been a real pain in the ass.sick of him scoring

  10. Pep says
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    How many baps will King get? Currently 3rd, scored the winner... Please be more than 1

    1. drughi
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      2 would be my guess

    2. The Fantastic Mr Fox
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      currently on joint 2nd

    3. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      2

    4. weaver93
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      me too.

    5. The Tinkerman
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      2 I'd imagine

  11. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    If Hull beat Palace tomorrow there's a fair chance Palace can be relegated...

    1. Sims
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Would be a massive pie in the face of allardyce worshippers

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        It's a real threat. Swansea now level with them on points, if Hull win they'll be one point behind them. BFS could be in trouble.

    2. TooDifficuIt
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      yes

    3. Viper
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      United will field the kids though so that gives them a slight glimmer

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Probably but Palace have been struggling recently. Think they desperately need to finish Hull off tomorrow.

    4. Chris_H
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      As a Tekkers owner, hoping for a goalfest!

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        They've a lot to play for so he has to show up

    5. HazardAGuess
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Hull have to beat Tottenham.

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Spurs' season is over and Hull at home. Obviously a big ask, but not impossible.

    6. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      The final twist...

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        What a twist it would be

        1. Debauchy
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Aye as would Pool losing or drawing to WH
          Providing Arse get the win tonight

  12. Viper
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    33 including bench boost.

    A long long way to go

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      25-4 including BB

    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      40 including BB. Agreed. Need Arsenal and Spurs to deliver.

    3. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      50. 46+4 BB. Need Arsenal and Spurs to do the business

  13. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Shane Long injury is great news, Gabbi should start mid week.

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      J-Rod, Austin and Redmond say no

  14. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Rivals refusing to buy Alonso or King has been so fun this season 🙂

    1. Smoky Johnson
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I agree! Like stealing candy from a kid.

    2. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Wanting his owners to pick up the one?

  15. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    50 points post baps. 20 still to play including Sanchez(C)

    Triple digit score incoming

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Well done

    2. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      your in good shape.

  16. JÆKS ⭐
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Gibbs not even on the bench, any news?

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Hamstring strain, back for midweek

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        You actually kidding me. My luck is appaling

      2. JÆKS ⭐
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Serious? This should be the best week of the season, but I hate it so far!

    2. Sandy Ravage
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      any chance he'll be fit for the Sunderland game?

  17. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Come on San(C)hez!!!!

  18. seewhyaxe
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    wow, i xferred Gibson for Stephens for BB this week and he didn't play

  19. drughi
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    35 points with Sanchez (C) monreal and cech left today, that king goal really put a smile on my face

  20. Duffy Dunk
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    This Arsenal match will make or break seasons

    1. Guvnor
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      This

  21. makaveli123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    How was Sunderland not awarded a penalty for that handball? Just because they are sh*te?

  22. Sims
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Who else got Josh King right before his Hat-trick (week 24) because Matt Phillips was ruled out?

    😆

    Luckiest moment ever

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Yep 🙂 🙂

    2. Clifford☯
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Congratulations !

    3. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Yep

  23. UnitedFan
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Koscielny though 😎

  24. nkhoughton
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Was worried when Stephens didn't start, at least it's not 6pts lost instead of 2 now

    With any luck he will start next week after conceding to boro

    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      But had he started it would've been 6 😉

    2. Smoky Johnson
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      yeah but holgate-gate

      1. nkhoughton
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah I got burnt by him as well

  25. tm245
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Oooh, Redmond might sneak a bap with the winning goal bonus.

  26. Viper
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    King up to 2 bps

  27. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    The BAP King 😎

  28. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    My bench has been a disaster 2 points form 3 players, but 47 points with 5 still to play, plus 14 DGW'ers is decent isn't it ?

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Yes it's good.

    2. Expected Toulouse
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah my bench boost sucked to 3,2,2,1. Very underwhelming chip tbh, so wouldn't be too disappointed. Your score is good still, would not worry.

  29. Lawrø
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Having a mind blank - what's the name of that website that tells you information about your FPL team? (Not gargatron)

    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      anewpla.net

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

        Thanks!

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

        Thanks

      2. Magic Bean
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        No way! That's quality

    2. Viper
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Fantasy football fix?

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

        Cheers but not quite 😉

  30. Viper
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Do we reckon Stephens & Gabbiadini play vs United?

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Stephens maybe
      Gabbi doubtful.

      1. The Tinkerman
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        This, sadly