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Dugout Discussion – Tuesday

Double Gameweek 37 enters its fifth day of action this evening, serving up two more fixtures to entertain Fantasy managers.

Arsenal welcome Sunderland to the Emirates in the 7.45pm kick-off as Alexis Sanchez looks to add to his goal and assist haul in Saturday’s demolition of Stoke.

Captained by 10.6% of FPL managers, the Chilean is the second most popular armband pick for the Gameweek. As expected, he has shrugged off a leg problem to start against the Black Cats, while fellow weekend scorers Mesut Ozil and Olivier Giroud are also named in the first XI as Arsene Wenger’s side attempt to keep their hopes of a top-four finish alive.

Man City entertain West Bromwich Albion in the second match of their Double Gameweek at 8pm.

Sergio Aguero returns to the starting XI alongside Gabriel Jesus as Raheem Sterling drops to the bench for the home side. The Argentine produced zero points as a sub at home to Leicester on Saturday, though boasting a 17% ownership, he is City’s most captained player (8.1%) for their pair of fixtures.

The top transfer target for Double Gameweek 37, Jesus rewarded his 217,000+ new owners with an eight-point haul against the Foxes, while Leroy Sane’s 7% backers will be hoping for more of the same after he delivered a season-high 11 points in the weekend win.

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  1. jam
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    I was a bit gutted about captaining Jesus over Sanchez but actually, it only makes 8 points difference. Seemed worse.

    1. GHB
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      8 points is nothing compared to the people who don't own Sanchez...

      1. Gudjohnsen
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        If you have both Jesus and Sanchez you can't complain. I only have Sanchez.

        1. 32chickens
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          Point

  2. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Haz to Cout and Anichebe to Llorente? For free?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      A million times yes

  3. 1966 was a great year for E…
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    146 with Kane, Alli, Vertonghen, Stephens and Yoshida to play.

    I'll take that 😀

  4. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Did Fisherman Jonty miss the memo? 😆

  5. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Sanchez(c) for the golden boot.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Hoping so 🙂 but ending up in 5th!

  6. Pariße
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    QUIZ TIME - Connect the Scout's names with their sunglasses type:
    A) Something a dad would wear
    B) 2005's f*ckboy
    C) Cycling goggles
    D) Can't go wrong with aviators, but his are purple

    No offense boys! 😉

  7. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    A) Alli to Cout
    B) Haz to Cout
    C) Gabbi to Llorente
    D) Forget it as I'm already too far ahead in all my ML's to be caught

    1. Pariße
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      C maybe

    2. Ephurion
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      D
      Go for a crazy punt to increase OR instead 😀

  8. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Have my AOA chip remaining, but don't think I can use it for last GW

    1. Pariße
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Use it, goals galore in GW38 is a standard.

      1. For Fuchs Sake
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        But have a great Defence

        1. 32chickens
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          Well don't use it then!
          What are you asking?

    2. 32chickens
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Why not use it?
      Pile any monies into midfield

  9. ItOnlyTook9Years
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Seems that TC is the best chip overall, if you get it right (this week Sanchez vs last) you beat BB by a long way

    1. Guru Mediation
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Completely depends. I'm on for 25+ points for my bb (thanks to coutinho largely)

      1. ItOnlyTook9Years
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        you wouldn't have played him?

        1. Guru Mediation
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          No, I lined up my bench to be the players I wouldn't play. Had erikssen, alli, King and sanchez as my mids

          1. Guru Mediation
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            I concede that if gabbi doesn't play then he is first sub on so that will reduce it to 6 plus stephens and bailly

            1. ItOnlyTook9Years
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 11 days ago

              Yeah, I think the rotation issue makes it tough.

              You'll be ok though, Gabbi will get some minutes I reckon (and hopefully some returns 🙂

    2. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      All the chips are the best if you get them right...

      1. ItOnlyTook9Years
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        True, but in terms of advice, it is said to go for DGWs, when in fact the rotation and randomness at the end of the season means BB is tough to get right.

        BB during normal season could actually be more worth it, maybe after the first WC?

  10. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Whoooaa... so this is what a haul feels like..
    148 and 3 Spurs and 2 Sotons to go
    Finally ahead for the first time all year in ML
    THANKS Scouts for all the advice

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Well done 🙂

      1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Cheers Viper

  11. Viper
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Any word on top 1k averages?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      FFFix calling it at 121. Could be a bit off with TC's.

      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Ok, thanks

    2. Jay_
        7 years, 11 days ago

        121

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

          I like that

    3. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Would you rather

      A) Play Sane & Alli
      B) Use FT to get Llorente in for Negredo, bench sane/Alli
      C) Use FT to get Vokes in for Negredo, bench, Sane/Alli
      D) Use FT to get Origi in for Negredo, bench Sane/Alli.

      1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        If Origi doesn't get push to the bench by Firmino, I would love to have him.
        I have a feeling Sane may get subbed out by Sterling

    4. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      I demand Sanchez 3BPS.... Robbed

      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Ozil clocked up ridiculous stats. Not that it will calm you down 🙂

        1. Fowler23
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          This,
          Sanchez captainer. No complaints from me. Everyone whingeing didn't watch the game. Alexis 2 tap ins and gave the ball away heaps. Ozil created numerous chances. How do u think Pickford has 11 saves

      2. Differentiator
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Your name rearranges to Imma Sims

        U dig?

        1. Sim Simma
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          There's only One Sims

    5. Our Tiny Windows
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Anything looking wrong with this? I can make 1FT.

      Willy
      Alonso Davies Yoshida
      Siggy King Alli Sanchez Firmino
      Lukaku Giroud Gabbi

      1. Our Tiny Windows
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        No Gabbi actually

    6. Digital-Real
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      GW38 captain thoughts?

      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        On this form it has to be Sanchez

      2. We Will Klopp you
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Was considering Sanchez, Kane & Couts so conferred with others and the general consensus seems to be Kane/Sanchez (golden boot), all good options though. Currently on Sanchez but may switch to Kane if he scores.

        1. Digital-Real
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          what about Fabregas?

          1. 32chickens
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            Not up against jezuz

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

        Eve v Ars could be interesting

        both teams trying to help their top scorer to the golden boot whilst simultaneously trying to stop the other team from doing the same.

      4. Ephurion
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        I'm looking at Jesus as a "differential".
        Watford seems to not care about defence, City creating loads of chances, and Jesus seems to still be hungry to prove himself in the league.

    7. Jay_
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Top 10k average up 45 points tonight

        Overall average up 15 points tonight

        1. Differentiator
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          As a top 10k Jesus non-owner, his points hurt a lot

          1. fedolefan
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            I'm just happy someone said Jesus non-owner and not non-Jesus owner.

        2. true_Jerry
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          same not having jesus hurts:( still on 134 tho

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

          FFS average up 73 points tonight?

      • Gooner97
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Alexis is far too good for the Europa League

        1. 32chickens
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          Too good for wenker

        2. Smoky Johnson
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          He will join Chelsea.

        3. Digital-Real
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          will be at City playing CL football

        4. Fowler23
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          He's too good for Arsenal. Period

        5. Pariße
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          Too good for TOTY apparently as well 😐

      • pjomara
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        If Liverpool and Arsenal finish level and it goes to a 39th game, will it count towards FF points?

        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          No

        2. Fowler23
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          No

        3. Gooner97
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          How?

          1. Fowler23
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            For that to happen
            Arsenal Everton 1-1
            Pool 0 Boro 2

        4. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          Haha wtf?

          1. Guru Mediation
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            If they could finish in a dead heat for 4th

      • Shirokov(c)
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Completely forgot to use my bench boost this week lol

        Turned out ok, only had Pickford, Carrol, Holgate and Stephens

        Have bench boost and AOA attack for next week though 🙁

      • :
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        17/18...Jesus 10.5m or 11m?

        1. 32chickens
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          11.5

          1. :
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            Hmmm, Kane will be 11.5m I think and he's proven over a couple of seasons.

        2. Differentiator
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          10.5m max. FPL will likely think that he hasn't had long enough to prove himself yet. More likely 10m IMO

          1. :
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            July Bandwagon at 10m! 😀

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

          If Agüero is gone I'm getting him regardless of his price.

        4. andymck
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          10.5, maybe even 10. Can see Lukaku being 11m though.

      • Fowler23
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Is terry nailed on for last match or will he come on for a cameo ?

        1. 32chickens
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          Cam

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

            Terry the Central Attacking Midfielder 😀

        2. The Big Fella
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          I'd guess nailed but nobody can know for sure unless Conte says something in the press conference

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

          wouldn't be the least bit surprised if he starts.

      • The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Top 10k average anybody? I got 125 - will I see a green arrow?

        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          112.7 including hits. Green for you!

          1. The Big Fella
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            Great news! Cheers. Still a few more games this GW. Just need to finish the season well next GW and I will have had my best season yet.

      • potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        .
        Eve v Ars could be interesting

        both teams trying to help their top scorer to the golden boot whilst simultaneously trying to stop the other team from doing the same.

        1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          Interesting

        2. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          I doubt either team will be bothered about helping as both players will be leaving in the Summer

          1. Parm
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            ^Truth

          2. Ephurion
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            Aw come on now. We all know teammates are bro's as well as colleagues. Of course they'll help a brother out 😀

        3. An Púca
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          Eve dreadful away from home. Plus they can't go any higher/lower in the league. Lukaku last game and possibly Barkely too.
          I'm not expecting much from them

      • OLLY G
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Hazard to Coutinho?

        Worried Hazard will be rested.

        1. Stinglikeabee
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          Me too.
          Going to swap him for Sanchez

      • Parm
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        154pts; Stephens, Davies, Kane & Alli to go. This is fun.

        1. Stinglikeabee
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          Will Stephens play? I hope so.

          1. An Púca
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            Hopefully. Apart from having him myself, he'll prevent subs with possible points coming in

        2. andymck
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          Exactly the same but with 141, nicely done.

      • zedred
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Will Batshuayi start? Or will Costa take his place back for the final game of the season?

      • Smoky Johnson
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        When will OR rank update?

      • Sim Simma
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Wow, a score of 130 must be average. I'm on course to only go up by 1k places

      • camarozz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Is there any chance Stephens,Yoshida,Gabbi could best utd to nil comfortably. Would be icing on the cake for my dgw?????

      • UpAndAway
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        What a week to TC Sanchez!!!