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Dugout Discussion – Spurs vs Man United

A day of goals and points aplenty ends with the main event as Spurs host Manchester United in the final fixture to be played at White Hart Lane.

A momentous day for the club, it’s unfortunate for Spurs and for owners of their key Fantasy assets, that the result is somewhat academic.

While Mauricio Pochettino’s men will look to provide their supporters with a fitting sign-off, they will need to lift themselves following the Gameweek 36 reverse at West Ham and Chelsea’s title-winning triumph that followed.

Fantasy managers will be hoping for a quick revival.

Dele Alli and Harry Kane head into the tea-time kick-off owned by 33.8% and 20% of FPL managers respectively, while Christian Eriksen is still found in 18.6% of squads. Kyle Walker also remains the top owned defender (30.7%), although he again misses out today with Kieran Trippier preferred at right-back.

For Kane, there should be no need for extra motivation. He will not only seek to score the final goal at White Hart Lane, he is still giving chase to both Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku in the race for the Golden Boot. He his currently level with Arsenal’s Chilean on 21 goals, trailing the Everton striker by three.

Kane has seven goals from his last six starts but has yet to score against visitors Manchester United in six attempts.

Jose Mourinho’s side arrive to present another line-up influenced by their Europa League campaign. The United manager makes predictable changes following Thursday’s hard-fought 1-1 draw with Celta Vigo as Wayne Rooney starts, along with Anthony Martial in attack.

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

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  1. Viper
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    83 with 14 to play Inc. captain

    Any good? 😉

    Just kidding, but seriously, there seems to be a bit of negativity surrounding this dgwk but I'd consider my team to be very 'template'. Where's the negativity coming from? Bench boost fails?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Yep, BB not working... Otherwise everyone have got a decent score

      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        I'm on 7 from BB so far

        Caballero & Albrighton. Stephens & Gabbiadini no shows

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 days ago

          Same... Didnt expected high points but 7 looks like meh to be honest, hopefully we can get close 15pts 😮

    2. Shifty
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Gabbiadini can go do one

      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        Yep. Looking to downgrade in midfield and bring in Sturridge for him

    3. b✪mber
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      not good according to Pundit of Punts' score

    4. COYR
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      83 (pre Spurs Baps, got Kane and Eriksen), 13 to go inc Cap. BB could have gone better but can't grumble (Got rid of Gabbi and went for holding over Stephens so that was a plus at least):

      Willy (3), Anichebe (1), Baines (7), Holding (1).

  2. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    All fun and games till Alonso doesn't start tomorrow night and the DGW w*nkery really kicks in!

    1. Geoff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Except that's expected, really

  3. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    in case anyone missed I got 92 so far.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      😆

      1. Here's Tom with the We…
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        Not 91??

        1. pundit of punts
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 days ago

          Arghh...just noticed Kane is due only 1 bap now.

          i'll be posting the correct score in a few posts now. 😎

          1. Here's Tom with the We…
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 3 days ago

            Phew! Was worried you were starting to make yourself look silly...

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      How many?

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        Sorry. Correct version coming up soon.

    3. My Name Is Pepu
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      You humble man 🙂

    4. laGan1n1
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      nice 1

    5. BRFC1883
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Averagey

    6. Shifty
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      You can't just say only the score...It doesn't have that same oomph.

      How many remaining though?

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        😀

    7. b✪mber
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      😀 good job

    8. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      It is the talk of the site

      Congratulations pundit of punts i hope you break 200 good luck 🙂

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        😀

    9. the snazzy viking
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      93

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        Make a new post about it.

        1. Ógie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 days ago

          Submit for article i reckon 😉

    10. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      94

  4. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    What is punt of pundits? Is it a pundit league featuring Jules? If so then I'm all for having an article about it.

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      She looked so up for the BB +DGW as well..

      https://twitter.com/julesbreach/status/862768351654928386

  5. My Name Is Pepu
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    No start for Alonso, Cahill, Hazard and Costa tomorrow and a Pedro brace would be super sweet 🙂

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Pretty much zero chance

      1. My Name Is Pepu
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        Hope is the word we survive on ..

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Ban. Ban. Ban.

    3. NATSTER
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Oh.. It's tomorrow. Such a nice week of football.

    4. vectorman
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      I'm kind of dreading it to be honest, if they don't play any of them.. The atmosphere on here will not be good

    5. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Fearing a total of 0 minutes from Haz + Alonso

  6. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    75 with 15 players left to play assuming all play and counting Gabriel (C) as 2 players

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      you are no Pundit of Punts

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

      Jesus is your captain.

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        Gabriel (c) Jesus

    3. My Name Is Pepu
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Gabriel Jesus? HAHAHA

  7. Sims
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Pundit of punts I can take u on any day

    1. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      You're on. 😎

  8. ejaknian
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    78pts eriksen 3bps kane 1bps

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Still less than Pundit of Punts

  9. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    I need my yoshida and monreal cleanies?

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

      Yes you do.

  10. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    This all not a bit over top considering they'll be playing on the same ground in 15 months?

    1. Sims
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      It's embarrassing really. Dying of cringe here

    2. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      It's really them celebrating finishing on top of Arsenal.

  11. Sims
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    People saying they have 12 to 13 to go etc. Really should not include players like Gabbi anichebe Stephens because they'll get 0

    1. laGan1n1
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Costa too

    2. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Gabbi and Stephens will play in next game imo

      1. Sims
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        Not happening Bro. Especially gabbi

        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 3 days ago

          still won't be getting a total of 0

    3. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      They think 14 but will be lucky if we see 9 of those

    4. Viper
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Stephens will play?

      Gabbiadini probably will too

      1. Sims
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        If gabbi starts ill leave this site

        1. Sims
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 3 days ago

          That's how sure I am

          1. Bruno Bruno!!
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 3 days ago

            i hope you stick to your word, im holding you to it

            1. Sims
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 3 days ago

              Of course I'm a man of my word

          2. Holmes
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 3 days ago

            You wont leave this place anyway...

            1. Sims
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 3 days ago

              I won't but ill stop posting

              It all doesn't natter anyway because gabbi won't

              1. Holmes
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 3 days ago

                Just because Rod and Long did well doesnt mean Gabbi wont play... Gabbi is more of a creator firstly, expecting him to score goals for the team was a mistake by manager.

              2. bring_on _the_fantasy
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 3 days ago

                Why would Stephens not play? Only got rested and they conceded as well. Not the brightest thing I've read today

              3. Somalion
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 39 mins ago

                Bet you Gabbi starts.

              4. Lingardium Leviosa.
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 24 mins ago

                Pls stick to your word ya muppet

        2. The Overthinker
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 3 days ago

          Bookmarked

    5. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      How do you know?

      1. Sims
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        It's only my opinion

    6. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Its the hope that is keeping spirits up, don't take it away until the team sheets are announced.

    7. b✪mber
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      I smell insecurity...

    8. Pasqualinho
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Im hopeful they both will play. But I admit I have about as much of a clue as you do.

    9. grumpyman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      Stephens will play - it's Yoshida's turn for a rest 🙁

  12. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Real Madrid scores

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Absolute scenes

    2. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      at least a draw today for Barca to have some chance

  13. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    OMG Robinson

  14. Sweetboi
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Madrid just scored a joke of a goal.

  15. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Hoping the Sunday express line-up prediction is correct for chelsea tomorrow

    http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/804404/Chelsea-lineup-predicted-starting-XI-Watford-sportgalleries

    1. Sweetboi
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      I would also like that.

      1. Sweetboi
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        100% will be a different backline though. Ake and JT will play.

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      What are they predicting?

    3. NATSTER
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Hazard will join from the bench if it is the case.

      1. Pasqualinho
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        I fancy he'll start and get subbed off. Only because that's what's happened all season.

  16. Lawrø
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Match fixing?

    https://my.mixtape.moe/dstmbc.mp4

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      OMG Nacho

    2. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Shades of Henry

    3. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Not much of a surprise. But I hope Real stumble somewhere...anywhere is fine!!!

    4. MTPockets
        7 years, 3 days ago

        That's just weird.

      • Viper
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        That's a quality link!

    5. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Berba 😎 FPL legend

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

        5 goal triple (c) would be brilliant.

        1. Rainer
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 3 days ago

          Imagine the circle jerk!

      2. Mark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        I almost stood up and clapped when the camera panned to him earlier.

    6. rjcv177
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      ML Clash
      Best chance to win this GW with left to play (and be ahead for the last gw)

      A) Cech, Alonso, Yoshida, Stephens, Sanchez, Haz, JWP, Kane, Vardy
      B) Azpi, Davies, KDB, Alli, Costa, Jesus

    7. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Nacho ya beauty!

      1. sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        That is what you call a beauty?

      2. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        Far from a beauty that goal

        1. CloudSky
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 3 days ago

          Im implying that Nacho is a beauty, not the goal. It takes some brain to do that.

          1. Sims
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 3 days ago

            Brains of a cheat

            1. CloudSky
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 3 days ago

              How is that a cheat? Thats like saying scoring from a dead ball situation is being a cheat because the opposing players dont move.

              1. Sims
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 3 days ago

                Uridiculous comparison

                Against the spirit of the game when you're giving the impression you're not taking a quick free kick

    8. Pariße
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Anyone thinking Stones could start against WBA?

      1. NATSTER
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        I don't think so. Pep may stick with current CB.

      2. Viper
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        Decent chance, he surely isn't 100% fit though?

        1. Pariße
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 days ago

          He was training this week. Nothing's wrong in City's line-up atm, but Guardiola is just crazy enough to change it, I hope. 🙂

      3. Pasqualinho
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        Flip a coin. Or a switch. Or a friend. Up to you.

    9. Viper
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Not sure why Hazard would need a rest. Only plods along not getting my any points & then gets taken off at the 70 minute mark 😆

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        All speculation, not going to happen

      2. NATSTER
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        I think so. He should start and get subbed as usual.

    10. Moshinp4p
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Will gabbi play? Not herd anything bout injury or being dropped

      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        Rested according to SSN

        Plenty of competition though so it's hard to know.

        If if he only gets 1 point it could be important ha

      2. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        Dropped/Rested depending on whether you own him or not.

      3. Pasqualinho
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        He was given a rest. Not sure how long he needs one for.

      4. VS10_
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        He'll get 1 or 2 points.

    11. mojoindojo
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      On 91 with 15 to play.

      That's such a beautiful line...

      1. b✪mber
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        You should form a club. I know a guy...

    12. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Ronaldo

    13. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      7 predicted baps bumps my score up to 93 with 10 left to play

      https://fpldiscovery.wordpress.com/

      To a century and beyond!

    14. Sir Edo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Just saw Rooney goal from a camera view behind the goal. Looked like an own goal to me. Any discusdions around it?

      1. mojoindojo
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        Nope none

        1. Sir Edo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 days ago

          Strange, thought the goal would be heavily discussed around here.. Have to view it again. 😉

      2. Mark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        Yeah, it's a marginal one. It got reviewed at Match Centre. Often though, unless there is a 100% conclusive angle, a goal is not re-assigned as an OG. I can only presume they weren't confident enough that the initial shot was wide.

        1. Bruno Bruno!!
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 days ago

          the premier league should incorporate hawk eye technology like in cricket

        2. Viper
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 3 days ago

          Good.

        3. kalmoffit
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 days ago

          You kidding right?

          1. b✪mber
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 3 days ago

            This. So much more evidence here than the McAuley shot imo.

        4. Sir Edo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 days ago

          Great, probably very lucky Vertongen owners. Thanks for info! 🙂

      3. balint84
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        ot was an own goal

      4. Sir Edo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 days ago

        I'm not sure you can view this clip in UK or elsewhere but the camera view from behind is evidence enough..

        http://www.viasatsport.se/sport/fotboll/nyheter/efter-martials-fina-forarbete-rooney-ger-united-kontakt

    15. balint84
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Gabbi+Grant to Lorrente+Mignolet (because of bench boost last weekend).
      DO IT RIGHT NOW?

    16. MartialMatas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      93 points with bonus.
      13 left Jesus (c).
      Going very well so far

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

        Could be better.

    17. Moshinp4p
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Guys what's ur mini league gaps mines is 30 but I got 13 playas to his 8

      1. sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        mine was 27 with 5 man advantage but 3 didn't play. LOL

      2. kalmoffit
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        I need to get this Vertonghan own goal added. 🙂

    18. HD7
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Tempted to make Alli to Coutinho for 38... (have Kane). Do you think Philipe can score more than Alli?

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

        He can.