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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, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

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

      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I'm on 7 from BB so far

        Caballero & Albrighton. Stephens & Gabbiadini no shows

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

      Gabbiadini can go do one

      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

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

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

      not good according to Pundit of Punts' score

    4. COYR
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

      Except that's expected, really

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

    in case anyone missed I got 92 so far.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      😆

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

        Not 91??

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

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

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      How many?

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

        Sorry. Correct version coming up soon.

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

      You humble man 🙂

    4. laGan1n1
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      nice 1

    5. BRFC1883
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Averagey

    6. Shifty
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

        😀

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

      😀 good job

    8. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

        😀

    9. the snazzy viking
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      93

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

        Make a new post about it.

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

          Submit for article i reckon 😉

    10. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      94

  4. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

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

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Pretty much zero chance

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

        Hope is the word we survive on ..

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Ban. Ban. Ban.

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

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

    4. vectorman
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

      Fearing a total of 0 minutes from Haz + Alonso

  6. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

      you are no Pundit of Punts

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

      Jesus is your captain.

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Gabriel (c) Jesus

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

      Gabriel Jesus? HAHAHA

  7. Sims
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Pundit of punts I can take u on any day

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

      You're on. 😎

  8. ejaknian
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    78pts eriksen 3bps kane 1bps

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Still less than Pundit of Punts

  9. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    I need my yoshida and monreal cleanies?

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

      Yes you do.

  10. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

      It's embarrassing really. Dying of cringe here

    2. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

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

  11. Sims
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

      Costa too

    2. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Gabbi and Stephens will play in next game imo

      1. Sims
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Not happening Bro. Especially gabbi

        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          still won't be getting a total of 0

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

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

    4. Viper
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Stephens will play?

      Gabbiadini probably will too

      1. Sims
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        If gabbi starts ill leave this site

        1. Sims
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          That's how sure I am

          1. Bruno Bruno!!
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

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

            1. Sims
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Of course I'm a man of my word

          2. Holmes
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            You wont leave this place anyway...

            1. Sims
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              I won't but ill stop posting

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

              1. Holmes
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

                Bet you Gabbi starts.

              4. Lingardium Leviosa.
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 1 month ago

                Pls stick to your word ya muppet

        2. The Overthinker
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Bookmarked

    5. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      How do you know?

      1. Sims
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        It's only my opinion

    6. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

      I smell insecurity...

    8. Pasqualinho
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

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

  12. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Real Madrid scores

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Absolute scenes

    2. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      at least a draw today for Barca to have some chance

  13. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    OMG Robinson

  14. Sweetboi
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Madrid just scored a joke of a goal.

  15. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

      I would also like that.

      1. Sweetboi
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

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

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      What are they predicting?

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

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

      1. Pasqualinho
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

    Match fixing?

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

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      OMG Nacho

    2. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Shades of Henry

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

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

    4. MTPockets
        7 years, 1 month ago

        That's just weird.

      • Viper
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        That's a quality link!

    5. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Berba 😎 FPL legend

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

        5 goal triple (c) would be brilliant.

        1. Rainer
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Imagine the circle jerk!

      2. Mark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

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

    6. rjcv177
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

      Nacho ya beauty!

      1. sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        That is what you call a beauty?

      2. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Far from a beauty that goal

        1. CloudSky
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

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

          1. Sims
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Brains of a cheat

            1. CloudSky
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

      Anyone thinking Stones could start against WBA?

      1. NATSTER
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

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

      2. Viper
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

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

        1. Pariße
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month 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
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

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

    9. Viper
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

        All speculation, not going to happen

      2. NATSTER
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

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

    10. Moshinp4p
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

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

      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

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

      3. Pasqualinho
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

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

      4. VS10_
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        He'll get 1 or 2 points.

    11. mojoindojo
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      On 91 with 15 to play.

      That's such a beautiful line...

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

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

    12. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Ronaldo

    13. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

        Nope none

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

          the premier league should incorporate hawk eye technology like in cricket

        2. Viper
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Good.

        3. kalmoffit
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          You kidding right?

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

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

        4. Sir Edo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

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

      3. balint84
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        ot was an own goal

      4. Sir Edo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

        Could be better.

    17. Moshinp4p
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

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

      2. kalmoffit
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I need to get this Vertonghan own goal added. 🙂

    18. HD7
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

        He can.