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Dugout Discussion – West Ham vs Brighton

A third Friday night kick-off of the season brings us to the London Stadium and a Gameweek 9 opener between West Ham and Brighton.

Sadly, the Fantasy interest in this fixture is somewhat limited.

The Hammers defence has kept three clean sheets in their last five Gameweeks, but that’s not been enough to keep left-back Aaron Cresswell in the starting XI.

Arthur Masuaku has been pushing for inclusion in recent Gameweeks, with impressive cameos from the bench that have brought two assists. He gets the nod tonight, with Cresswell dropping to the bench.

Elsewhere, Chicharito’s start always looked guaranteed once he was declared fit with Andy Carroll suspended. The Mexican – who is still owned by 15.7% – looks to be the lone striker in a 4-2-3-1, with an attacking trio of Michail Antonio, Manuel Lanzini and Marko Arnautovic patrolling behind.

Meanwhile Brighton – who make their second appearance on a Friday night – boast the 14.7% owned Pascal Gross.

He gained an assist at Bournemouth on his last Friday outing and has remained integral for the Seagulls, earning another assist in Sunday’s draw with Everton. He’s been involved in 83% of Brighton’s goals when on the pitch.

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

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

    Is it too early to worry about what players people in ml have?

    1. RÏÉ BY
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      this whole game is about worry 😉

    2. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      obviously. Way to go

    3. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Not even a quarter through the season yet. Good to keep an eye on them but too early to dictate your transfers.

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

        It's not dictating mine, my ml rival is bringing in my players, it's kind of annoying haha

        1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Means they won't overtake 😛

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

            He's slightly ahead after a Kane blank

            1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              Ah how annoying.

              Kick him in the balls

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

                Kane blanked for me and he went Jesus

                But this week neither of us own the others captain so could end badly

                1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
                  • 6 Years
                  6 years, 6 months ago

                  Or well! 🙂

                  Positive vibes

                  (Unless he capped Jesus in which case hope he extends his lead sorry pal every man for himself) 😉

      2. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        This - keeping an eye useful

        For example, was concerned about playing double New defence, but my two main rivals would have had no other option so could play knowing a CPL goal wouldn't ruin me

    4. 42towels
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      If an H2H league, then yes. 😛

  2. WE ARE RANGERS
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Lukaku out for who? He is dropping tonight, Morata, right? Have 0.1 itb so should I wain until Morata has played tomorrow???

    Elliot
    Cedric Naughton Kola
    Sterling Richarlison Zaha Sane
    Kan Jesus Lukaku

    Woodman Mee 4.0 Carroll

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

      Does the price drop affect your sale price if not no rush, honestly wait until both man u and Chelsea have played

      1. WE ARE RANGERS
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Does not affect but if Lukaku falls and Morata rises I cannot do the the transfer tomorrow ðŸ™

        1. I Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          How can you not do Lukaku to Morata tomorrow? Lukaku costs 1.6 more.

    2. Krionos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Are you seriously considering that transfer at this time??? I call BS...

  3. WrightnBright
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Always see the worst as a Palace fan - on top of watching a Brighton win, Bilic to be sacked this weekend, new boss in charge for 1st game v us. Not saying we'd def lose but could've done with a dreary draw tonight to hold off the inevitable one more week!

    1. WrightnBright
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Hello?

  4. Fantasy Gold
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Will Dunk ever get any bonus?

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      No.

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Poor Dunk

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Alas, poor Dunk. 😉

          1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            I knew him, Doosra, a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy.

        2. the axolotl
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          je suis dunk

    2. The Trout of No Craic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Duffy all the way! ;-D

  5. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Nooooo Begovic on -100

    He held out so long

    Now if I want to change keeper I'd have to get Hart haha

    1. Salarrivederci
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Guess he will rise back after GW10

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Fingers crossed

  6. JAC THE CAT
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Tempted with a Burnley defender?

    Good idea and who’s best?

    1. Pirlø's Pen
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Ward/Mee

    2. Scout Pics
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Mee for me

    3. Sedemuda
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I've got Taro and going to double up with Ward. Great fixtures up till xmas

      1. WE ARE RANGERS
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        I have Mee, to be honest he has not done anything great for me but he must be "Due"

  7. Pirlø's Pen
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Eyeing up:

    Mkhi, C-Moting -> Coutinho, Zaha

    1. JAC THE CAT
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Nice moves

      1. WE ARE RANGERS
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        You still have Mikhi????

  8. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    So starting Hart over Elliot went well

  9. Messsiaah
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Davies to Jones before the price drop?

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

      Would wait

  10. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    SYD. and co.

    Can i somehow be allowed to join this Fook da .. league? I will be humbled

  11. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    I owned Glen Murray for a couple of weeks in 2015 when he played for Palace; Surely I’m entitled to at least SOME of his points haul tonight?

    1. Colonel Shoe è‚æ± 
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      doesnt old gill get a lick of that shiny brass ring

    2. RÏÉ BY
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      i should think so.. write an email just to make sure

      1. WE ARE RANGERS
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Check back when the game is updated, think you will get at least 2 bonus points

  12. JurgenRodgers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Bullet dodged with Cresswell, Naughton 1st sub, feel alot better than I did at 7pm ...

    1. Meppelfield
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Yep.. but the question is if Cresswell is back in the starting eleven after this farce or if he's still out of it. I would have liked to keep him for the next fixture and then get rid as planned. This might force a premature exit.

      1. JurgenRodgers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Not joking, but my plan was to move him on for Moreno next Gw regardless of tonight..
        Makes it alot easier now

      2. AYLD28
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        I read he is unwell and therefore was benched

  13. gilean
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Lukaku out for Morata or Jesus? Already have Sterling

    1. The Trout of No Craic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Morata

  14. Colonel Shoe è‚æ± 
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    i just know someone somewhere will have managed to muster 50+ pts......

    1. the axolotl
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      tonight is made for the special 1 week team aiming for top of the world for 1 night only. we all need dreams

  15. Freddo
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Jesus the top captained player in the top 10k, Lukaku top captain overall.

    Don't let us down Jesus.

    1. Colonel Shoe è‚æ± 
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      i need to head to dfs for one of their largest

      1. Freddo
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        For which one?

  16. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Solid Groß 6 pointee again.Glad Creswell didn't play..but Kiko femenia off the bench Don't think he'll do much anyway 🙂

    1. Hedge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Yep, was annoyed, but now happy that Creswell didn't play

  17. Sedemuda
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    9 increases and 20 decreases price tonight?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Could be but unlikely.

  18. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    is Salah going down in price tonight? He has been -100 plus for past 4-5 days

    1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Who cares? Playing Hudd next week will go right back up 🙂

      1. beetlejuice
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Ones who will buy him 🙂

        1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Fair enough! Had him since start of season

    2. Team Bobcat
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Who would you prefer to own. Can only have one. Salah or Cout

    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Salah best Pool option and on pens. Points over price

  19. Francescoli
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Lukaku to ?

    Already have Kane and Vardy

    1. Yozzer
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Kun

    2. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      See how Aguero goes this week.

    3. Francescoli
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Can't decide between Kun, Morata and Firmino

      1. Redalert
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Kun for me with haz 🙂

    4. Salarrivederci
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Just did Lukaku -> Kun

      Worst thing is an injury and -4.
      Kun will rise minimum 0.2 this week, and I will for the first time jump on that city train from the start. Not at 8.0 Sterling og 8.4 Silva.

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

        And if he doesn’t start and Lukaku scores a brace? The total difference is -4 for you

        1. Salarrivederci
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          If he doesn't get game time this week i would still bet that he starts next week?
          Lukaku could score a brace, and i still wouldn't own him for the next two.

    5. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      See if Kun gets game time this week.

  20. Blue&White85
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Easy transfer for next week, Antonio to Coutinho.

  21. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Cedric Kane Bavies and Kaku all falling tonight. Goodbye TV

    1. TheBusDriver
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      😥

    2. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Strange night for me. Got Trippier, Ward and Abraham rising but Cedric, Salah, Kane and Lukaku about to fall.

  22. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Of course I thought gross was on pens

    1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      If in doubt it's the CF 😛

  23. Hedge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    On a WC and can't afford the front line I want without massacring the defense. Who would you downgrade to save 1-2m?

    Silva / Sterling / RLC / Eriksen /Richarlison
    Kane / Morata / Aguero

    1. Francescoli
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Silva out for Zaha?

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

        Lol

    2. AttackAttackAttack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Downgrade Eriksen imo. You've got kane coverage. Coutinho is you can afford him?

  24. Supersonic
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Lads:

    A) richarlison
    B) zaha

    Cheers

    1. Hedge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      A for long term, B for short term

    2. Thiga
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      A

    3. WrightnBright
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      B long term A short term

    4. korbendallas82
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      See how Crystal Palace play against Newcastle.

      1. Supersonic
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Agreed will have to see how he goes.. cheers

  25. Farke in hell
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    I hope that the lone goal that manyoo score in that borefest comes from lukaku.

    1. TheBusDriver
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      United won't score more than 2.

      1. Farke in hell
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Blame the manager Mou who loves to offend more than applying offense

  26. Sánchez
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Is Morata rising tonight?
    He was well over 100 on fpl stats now he isn't
    Ff fix says tonight but +60 ish

    1. The Trout of No Craic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I'm thinking the same!

    2. Hedge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      +77.6 on fplstats now. Rising quickly. I'd guess tomorrow

    3. aarrgghh
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      don't buy any chelsea before Kante is back,he's so essential both att and def

    4. kysersosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah, saw earlier he was sky rocketing but now no where near?

    5. beetlejuice
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I need to know as well, what are ur thoughts? I think he ll not rise tonite but my guess always ends up wrong.

  27. The Trout of No Craic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Are the prices changing tonight?

    1. TheBusDriver
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      They change everyday?

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Same time every night.

    3. WE ARE RANGERS
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      yes

  28. FFPro
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    9 games in, GroB 0.34 xG (2 goals), 2.05 xA (4 assists)

    Massively outperforming expected stats. Quite fortunate and unsustainable it seems.

    1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Or just better than an average player.

      Those stats don't account for quality of player (top forwards generally our score their xGs)

      1. FFPro
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        xG relies on the individuals finishing ability

        xA relies on teammates finishing ability (Murray, Hemed, etc)

    2. Thiga
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Nothing about his assist today was fortunate though. Pinpoint ball

    3. Hedge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Probably a consistent drip of points through the season. I'd still go Choupo or Richarlison instead though. Or get RLC and save the 1.2

    4. kysersosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah, haven't got him...will get him and then he'll get a red!

    5. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Why? We have never seen him in the Prem. Almost everything runs through him. For not much money he is probably worth keeping all season.

    6. aarrgghh
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      are there any xGees or xAs from last year ,I think they're pretty similar

    7. SC not pearls before swine
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      The goals certainly, but he does seem like a high assist player. Created the most chances in the Bundesliga last year/has set pieces. I don't expect Brighton to score enough goals for him to keep up with Richarlison/Jese, but he looks like an alright pick.

      1. FFPro
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Not bad for the price but could easily go through a barren spell. 1 shot in the last 5 games so is basically relying purely on Championship level strikers for assists.

  29. Jackson99
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Is it worth getting rid of Stones for Otamendi on a WC?
    Or is Stones nailed now?

    Cheers

    1. kysersosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Not nailed and no I wouldn't

    2. Hedge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Probably best to wait until Kompany is back before we'll know for sure. I'd ditch city defense in favour of attack anyway

      1. WE ARE RANGERS
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Even if I was allowed 4 city spots i would not have a defender

    3. WrightnBright
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Save that Man City spot for three up top

    4. Thiga
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Stones is probably nailed until Kompany comes back. Not sure when that is.

      Then again I could just be reassuring myself because I'm an owner 😆

  30. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    A resurgent Palace at home next week against the Sponge Hammers.

    It was a good week to buy Crystal this week.

    1. WrightnBright
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      New boss will be in by then. Hold for now!

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Always look on the bright side of life.

        PVA & Townsend already hired.