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Dugout Discussion – Spurs vs Liverpool

After Arsenal swept aside Everton at Goodison Park, we turn our attentions to Wembley Stadium as Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool bring the curtain down on Gameweek 9.

All eyes are on Harry Kane, who is still seeking his first league goal at Spurs’ temporary home.

Despite that record, he is second only to Romelu Lukaku in the race for the Gameweek 9 captaincy – 18.4% of FPL managers have handed him the armband.

Given that only two of the top 10 captains have scored so far, a haul from Kane could have a major impact on the overall standings.

Elsewhere for the hosts, Ben Davies is passed fit to return but surprisingly has to settle for a spot on the bench along with Danny Rose.

Sold by over 195,000+ FPL managers last week, the Welshman has started just two of the last five Gameweeks and next faces a weekend trip to Old Trafford.

For the visitors, Mohamed Salah, Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino have the chance to play their way into our plans as the fixtures turn in Liverpool’s favour from Gameweek 10.

And James Milner – listed as a defender in FPL – could also be one to watch as an out of position option, with Jurgen Klopp naming him in midfield this afternoon.

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  1. Bring the Cavalry
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Did Poch say anything about Kane after the game?

    1. Bring the Cavalry
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      “Pochettino says Kane didn't pull hamstring. Was just tired.”

    2. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Tired, 3 games in a week, nothing serious.

  2. Hardly Athletic
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Best 4.5 defender

    1. Mind över Mata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Thinking Duffy or Femina

    2. heyholetsroll
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      gomez

  3. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Good call? 0.1m in the bank

    Fabianski, Elliott
    Jones, Luiz, Ward, Bavies, Ottamendi

    Vardy, Jones, Bavies -> Morata, Femina, Duffy (-4)

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

    Repost. On a WC. Before this match, I was looking at:

    DDG / Elliot
    Azpi / Otamendi / Daniels / Ward / Duffy
    Eriksen / Salah / Sterling / Richarlison / Surman
    Aguero / Morata / Abraham

    Given that I've realised I should never doubt Kane, how's this instead?

    DDG / Elliot
    Otamendi / Daniels / Ward / Duffy / Hunemeier
    Salah / Sterling / Richarlison / Gross / Carroll
    Kane / Aguero / Morata

    I'm actually 0.1 short of the second option, but hoping Daniels falls some time this week. (Could also fund it via Ward > Mee or Duffy > Dunk).

    I have heard/read that Hunemeier is usually the 1st choice backup to Dunk/Duffy. Can any Seagulls confirm? ( Jonty where you at? 😉 )

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

      Can see anything wrong with B. It was better before today's games too.

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

        Cheers. I've been reluctant to go for three big-hitters up front thus far, but with premium defenders misfiring (up to now), seems logical enough.

        Now I've said this, they'll hit their stride.

  5. Sims
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Jones Bavies Nayghton Kola 3.9

    got 1 ft to use on the defence, nothing itb, what move would u make? (assuming jones is out)

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

      Jones>Duffy?

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

      I think jones will be out. I got a big def dilemma as well. Jones bavis clark.

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Same boat, I'm thinking Duffy and then try and get someone in with the remaining 0.5m before gw13

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

      Bye bye Bavies?

      Hello Otamendi?

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

    Hopefully back in top 30k after today's Kane haul. Decided to WC yesterday. Who would you KEEP in my current team of:

    Elliot-Foster
    Jones, Alonso, Davies, Mee, Kolasinac
    Sterling, Choupo-Moting, Atsu, RLC, TC
    Jesus, Kane, Lacazette

    ?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      You re in the top 30k you tell us 🙂

    2. AYLD28
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Ellio, Mee, Sterling, Choupo-Moting, TC, Kane

      Think that’s it

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

      Elliot, Mee, Sterling, Carroll, Jesus, Kane

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

      Elliott
      Mee
      RLC
      TC
      Kane

  7. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Jam Sandwiches with Jammie dodger biccies on the side for Jonty 🙂

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

      Can you still buy lucky bags these days?

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

        The ones in the pink paper bag. Dem the days * tear rolls down cheek*

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

      Haha. I don't class Jonty a dullard any more. Over the last 2 season's he lost his Dullard tag.

  8. banskt
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Except Cedric, I have no playing defenders.

    Jones // B. Davies // Evans // Cedric // Wimmer.

    Who should be the first two to go? Evans and Wimmer surely?

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

      Davies might be back next week, and Jones in another 2 gameweeks?

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

      Evans as he's injured.
      See what happens with Jones, initial reports say it might not be long term injury, apparently.

  9. Fantasyamateur
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Currently on this team:
    Elliot
    Davies - Jones - Bertrand
    Sterling - Carroll - Eriksen - Salah
    Kane - Lukaku - Chicharito

    Bench: Foster, Hegazi, Mbemba, Chalobah.
    0.5M ITB and 2FT.

    Thinking:
    A: Hegazi, Chalobah, Chicharito --> Mee, Richarlison, Abraham for a hit.
    B: Davies, Eriksen, Chicharito --> Mee, Richarlison, Agüero for a hit.
    C: Other suggestions?

    But honestly I have no idea what to do with this squad. WC used. Would appreciate some advice!

  10. Longlatini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone beat this?
    Team before Free Hit would have scored 77
    Team after Free Hit actually scored 28

    Elliot-De Gea
    Azpi-Creswell
    Kane-Jesus
    Salah-Sterling
    Richarlison-Zaha

    Not looking forward to work tomorrow

    1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Bad luck but a horrendous mistake

    2. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Ouch

    3. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      You asked for trouble

    4. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Wow, that must hurt. Well you'll at least benefit from rises and their points going forward

    5. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I read that got dizzy and started vomiting profusely. 🙂
      Harsh

  11. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    What to do here?

    Elliot/Foster*

    Jones*, Yoshida, Daniels, Naughton*
    Eriksen, Sterling*, Ritchie*
    Jesus*, Kane, Lukaku*

    (TC, Stephens, 4.0)

    Was going to hold WC until GW12 but seriously considering it now. Team isn't too bad but lots of little things I'd like changed. Thoughts?

    1. PL Ball
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      May I ask why quite a few people are very keen on a GW12 WC?

      1. Collie01
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        It's the next international break.

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

        International break, fixture shift.

        1. PL Ball
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Ahh. Got it. Thanks guys!

  12. eoan
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    I have no clue where to start with my 2FTs transfers: Lacazette, Alonso, Davies, Wimmer. Wimmer to Dunk maybe? Davies to Daniels and Laca to Aguero?

    1. Chris_H
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I have Laca and am not selling before Swansea at home...

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

        Yeah I probably shouldn't but Aguero is so tempting. I'll probably just transfer one of the defenders and bank the transfer.

  13. arndff_
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    What to do here?

    [2FT, 0.0ITB]

    DDG Elliot
    Otamendi Monreal Jones* Naughton Long
    Eriksen Salah DSilva Atsu Tarroll
    Kane Lukaku Abraham

    Thinking about taking a single hit:
    Jones, Atsu, Lukaku > Yoshida, Richarlison, Morata.

    Any other suggestions?

    1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Dont do Jones to yoshida u are playing 3-4-3 right

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Except Jones to yoshi do the others

      2. arndff_
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Why shall I keep him?

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

    Strawpoll

    A) Kolasinac + Atsu -> Richarilson + 5.1m (-4)
    B) Kolasinac + Atsu + Foster -> Stones + Richarilson + 4m (-8)

    Jones Ward and Fernandez in my D.

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

      A

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

      U keeping jones?

    3. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Why to sell Kola before Swans at Home?

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

      Any other way to get Rich ? would give Kola one more

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

      A. Although I don't really know the defender.

  15. Bring the Cavalry
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    ‘Pochettino says Kane didn't pull hamstring. Was just tired.’
    Miguel Delaney Twitter.

    1. Top 210 Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      wicked

  16. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Pochettino on Kane withdrawal "No (not hamstring). He was a little bit tired after Real Madrid. It’s not a problem"

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      nice

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

      Gettin. Rest that man poch

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

    Lol @ Andy's defence 😆

    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/157/event/9

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      He's got a Wildcard, though. He'll be 'rite 🙂

    2. Top 210 Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Same as mine...

    3. CRO KLOPP
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      He has WC in his backpocket

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        😀

    4. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Very similar to my team

    5. JJO
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Well better than my 5 points

    6. fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Jeez, you can really stick the knife in.

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        It's FPL m8. Bad gameweek one week; good gameweek the next. You have to roll with the punches.

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

    How important is all price rises and falls or are you just best to play your own game and not worry about them?

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

      Gonna be my Achilles heel during next IB

  19. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Evening all.

    Do I stick with this horror show I’ve created (taking two hits along the way over the last two gameweeks)?

    Or do I give it a couple more weeks before wildcarding?

    Foster Elliot
    Alonso Davies Kolasinac TAA Suttner
    Salah Sterling Ritchie Brady Carroll
    Agüero Morata Vardy

    1 FT 0,6 ITB

    Would appreciate your thoughts.

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      It really isn't that bad ! Davies to Cedric and Ritchie to richarlison ?

    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Alonso vardy to Kane abraham

  20. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    fantasy football scout doctors who confirmed kane hammy fail

  21. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    The Master is back.

    Wow. 😯

    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/370/event/9

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Although Luke did incredibly well! https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/263/event/9

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

      Obsessed much?

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Nope. Just very jealous of that score 🙁

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

      That double pivot needs to go I think, he's got money ITB and that's where I'd put it

    4. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Class is permanent 😎

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        This.

    5. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Otamendi made the difference.

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

    Suggestions for the following team
    DDG
    Jones/Otamendi/Maguire
    Sterling/Silva/Gross/Richarlison
    Kane/Lukaku/Vardy

    Myhill/Tarroll/Schindler/Mbemba
    1.4ITB 1 FT
    Save FT?

    TA!

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

    I've heard that the Kane fears are real.

    What started out as cramp has resulted in a double leg amputation.

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

      RIP

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

      Would've still scored against liverpool

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

      Ha!

  24. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    What are everyone's average GW points for the season (so far)?

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

      Total score / 9

    2. lugs
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      51 , that's actually not too bad considering i've had 6 captain fails out of 9 so far 🙂

  25. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Would Liverpool fans prefer to get Benitez as manager right now or still prefer to persist with Klopp who's sadly unraveling?

  26. Fantasyamateur
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Currently on this team:
    Elliot
    Davies - Jones - Bertrand
    Sterling - Carroll - Eriksen - Salah
    Kane - Lukaku - Chicharito

    Bench: Foster, Hegazi, Mbemba, Chalobah.
    0.5M ITB and 2FT.

    Thinking:
    A: Hegazi, Chalobah, Chicharito --> Mee, Richarlison, Abraham for a hit.
    B: Davies, Eriksen, Chicharito --> Mee, Richarlison, Agüero for a hit.
    C: Other suggestions?

    But honestly I have no idea what to do with this squad. WC used. Would appreciate some advice.

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

    Boring question maybe

    But is Kane better than shearer was?

    Very close

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

      Not yet, closing in though

  28. Ghost Gooner
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Ouch

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

    Mark with a 83 pointer.

  30. Arctic monkeys
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    8 captaincies for Kane out of 9. Never in doubt

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

      lol consistency