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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. BON
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone interested in Moreno or Gomez? Both 4.5 Liverpool defenders that have played 90 minutes in each of the last 4 games and have some great fixtures coming up.

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

      Do you normally have faith in Liverpool defense?

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

        They actually have a very good record at home

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

          Meh. Robertson and TAA surely to get a game with this fixtures too?

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

            They haven’t so far...

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

      I am looking at different options. Need some drastic changes for my defense. Pool fixtures are tempting. But do I actually want their defense? Already got Coutinho. Might even swap Eriksen for Salah.

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

      Nope

    4. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I brought in Moreno this week to bench & play in coming fixtures. Quietly confident about his chances for next 3.

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

    Haz -> Salah for free?

    1. AndyCook
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Not for me

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

          Yes for me

          Salah almost plays as a striker

          He seems perfect for fpl

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

            This is what I've been thinking. Haz played a bit deeper than I would have liked for that price.

            The question is though, would Cout be a better pick for the next few when teams will normally sit back?

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

      Is Ward worth the extra £0.2 over the others in the Burnley defence?

      1. AndyCook
          6 years, 6 months ago

          No

        • VFORVANDETA
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Yes.More attacking threat.

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

          If you can afford it without any sacrifice then yeah but if you have to go out of your way to downgrade elsewhere to do it then no.

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

            This.

          2. Kevin Twine
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Good point, cheers

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

          No, Mee for me

      2. AFC49
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Ritchie, Lukaku > Richarlison, Kun (-4)?

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

          considering this exact transfer myself. Already pulled the trigger on richarlison before he rises. Going to wait for after the carabao for the aguero decision

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

            Why? Richarlison is nowhere near a rise

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

              It was actually that Tadic was about to drop. I just couldn't be bothered to say I had him instead of Ritchie.

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

                He he. 😀

      3. Do I Not Like Orange
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Is Mariappa more or less nailed now? Thinking I should try and get a nailed bench sorted in anticipation of ongoing rotation issues with the City lads.

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

          Nope. Prodl and Kaboul not far off returning - at least according to the fpl info box estimate. Mariappa will be the first to get dropped I should think.

          I was considering this transfer as well but another not nailed player wouldn't help me

          1. Do I Not Like Orange
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            Crap. Cheers.

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

              It would be too easy. I'm stuck with Jesus Gamez for the foreseeable future. I feel your pain

      4. Captain Vantastic™
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Would you do Jones, Eriksen and Atsu to Mee, Salah and Richarlison for -4??

        1. FER FUSCH AKE
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          yes

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

          I would yeah.

        3. diesel001
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          No

        4. Evasivo
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Just Jones Atsu to Mee Richarlison

          1. Captain Vantastic™
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            Don't have the funds unfortunately

        5. Captain Vantastic™
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          3-1 currently in favour of yes. any more?

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

            I would

        6. AndyCook
            6 years, 6 months ago

            It’s close but probably worthwhile as much as I love Eriksen

          • Captain Vantastic™
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            Thanks guys. Think I'll go ahead with that

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

          What to do with this lot? Have 2FTs fortunately, but Bavies Vardy and maybe one of Citeh need to go.

          Bavies Vardy to Trippier Firmino?
          Bavies Jesus to Otamendi Morata?

          Ryan Elliott
          Cedric Davies Fernández Ward Simpson
          Hazard Sterling(C) Silva RLC Carroll
          Kane Jesus(vc) Vardy

          £0.0ITB

          1. AndyCook
              6 years, 6 months ago

              Wouldn’t be getting Trippier. I did Davies and Jesus to Otamendi and Morata

            • FF Dirtbag
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              Don't like the second one. Think you have to keep Jesus.

            • Evasivo
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              Trouble is I need a replacement for Bavies but can't bring in Otamendi as already have 3 Citeh

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

                The otamendi, Morata one is probably worth it

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

            Autosubs done

            1. diesel001
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              6 Dunk points off the bench.

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

                6 very welcome points instead of that Cresswell fella!

            2. Captain Vantastic™
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              What about overall wrank?

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

                OR isn't updated yet

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

                  That’s correct

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

            Rough rough week.

            My transfer was Alli->Sterling.

            Jesus (c)
            Sterling (hate him already)
            Mkhitaryan
            Davies

            Only way is up.

            1. the snazzy viking
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              Would've been absolutely awful for me if I hadn't captained Kane 😉

          4. AndyCook
              6 years, 6 months ago

              If you see when Salah scores in the PL it’s when teams come out and play against them. The next few matches we won’t see that and I think Salah will score more slowly.

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

                We’ll see, he’s currently my captain for next week

            • @FPLDIARYFPL
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              Erikson & Vardy out for Richardison & Morata in?

              1. FF Dirtbag
                • 12 Years
                6 years, 6 months ago

                Yes

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

              Ellliot
              Cedric Jones Bavies
              Sterling Silva Hazard Atsu
              Jesus Kane Vardy

              Foster Naughton T.Carrol Mbemba

              1ft 0.2 itb

              Which one is better?

              A. Hazard > Salah
              B. Sterling/Davies > Salah/4.9m def
              C. Vardy > Firmino
              D. Something else

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

                Bavies -> 4.9

            • squ1rrel
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              ay just took a -12 hit #playingcasual

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

                What did u do?

                1. squ1rrel
                  • 9 Years
                  6 years, 6 months ago

                  lol i did dilva, richarlison, luiz -> sanchez, surman, dunk. so stupid but i dont care.

                  1. Hotdogs for Tea
                    • 8 Years
                    6 years, 6 months ago

                    -8?

                    1. squ1rrel
                      • 9 Years
                      6 years, 6 months ago

                      already did one before

                      1. Hotdogs for Tea
                        • 8 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        Free hit time, -8 to bring in Surman and Dunk ? Madness

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

                    I think you should play your Free Hit chip so you can undo those changes

            • drughi
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              60 all out, whats the average ?

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

                  cheers

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

                48.5

            • LǝgleSs e|even
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              Bottomed.. Sold Kane for Kun this gw as fixtures were turning for Spurs.. and feeling the wrath.
              Eriksen didnt do nothing and Davies no show. Dang.
              Did not realise Liverpool were so terrible. Kane cappers Good on You!

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

                You’ve never watched Liverpool try to defend before then?

                1. LǝgleSs e|even
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 6 months ago

                  Well, they parked decent against Utd last week. But I blame no one but myself. Have to look forward in this situation. Kun's got better fixtures, and hope to reap rewards.

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

                    Well to be fair United didn't attack.

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

              Ward or Mee?

              1. FF Dirtbag
                • 12 Years
                6 years, 6 months ago

                Save the dollar. Go with meeeeeee!

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

                Mee

            • Orange Roughy
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              WC to sort out this defense?

              Bavies Jones Kola Dawson (Love)
              Hazard Ramsey Sterling Choupo (T Carroll)
              Kane Jesus (Niasse)

              £1m ITB

              1. Hotdogs for Tea
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 6 months ago

                Probably

            • gilean
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              Ritchie and Lukaku for Richarlison and Jesus/Morata for -4? Also have Jones and Davies as other issues in my squad.

              1. Hotdogs for Tea
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 6 months ago

                Why not sort out the other issues? Why bring in a player like Jesus who did not start for a nailed Lukaku ?

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

                  I have other defenders that play, and Lukaku has bad fixtures coming up. Actually tempted to wildcard. Have Sterling as another issue, but I already knew City players would be an issue before I brought him in.

            • Hotdogs for Tea
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              50 -4, could have been worse, should have captained Kane

            • cjhewitt92
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              Which option best for this weekend

              A) Salah Silva
              Jesus Lukaku Kane

              B) Salah Coutinho
              Jesus Augero Kane

              C) Salah Kdb
              Augero Kane Firmino

              D) Salah Sane
              Augero Morata Kane

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

                D

              2. FF Dirtbag
                • 12 Years
                6 years, 6 months ago

                D

              3. Hotdogs for Tea
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 6 months ago

                D

                1. cjhewitt92
                  • 10 Years
                  6 years, 6 months ago

                  No one thinking of Augero and Jesus

            • Stevecat
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              Which 2 of these 3 would you go for? I can’t afford them all.

              Salah, Erickson, Sterling

              I have lukaku, Jesus, Kane up Top.

              1. Hotdogs for Tea
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 6 months ago

                Salah Eriksen

            • Yozzer
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              May just leave captain on kane then hibernate for the winter

            • 2hotty
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              There is more knee jerk on here than a knee jurk burger with extra knee jerk Mayonnaise and a side order of knee jerk salad and knee jerk fries

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

                Knee jerkers reflexes be like

                https://giphy.com/gifs/DeQhzSzorIG5i

              2. The Albatross
                • 14 Years
                6 years, 6 months ago

                Can I have an extra large knee jerk cola with that, please?

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

              Forster (Hart)
              Dunk. Jones. Kolasinac (Dawson. Stephens)
              Silva. Grob. Atsu. Sterling (Carroll)
              Kane. Vardy. Lukaku
              1.1 ITB. 1 FT

              1. Dawson + Stephens + Lukaku = Mee + Azpi + Morata? (-8)
              2. Dawson + Stephens + Lukaku = Mee + Luiz + Aguero? (-8)

              Appreciate help

            • Atwood
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              Any thoughts on what to do here? Main problems seem to be in defence with Davies and Jones.
              Got wildcard but don't think it's needed yet.

              Elliott
              Davies - Jones - Naughton
              Richarlison - Salah - Sterling - Alli
              Kane - Lukaku - Abraham

              Foster - Carroll - Francis - Long

            • HD7
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              Transfer(s) suggestion?

              Elliot
              Walker Jones Simpson Kola
              Sterling Atsu Eriksen
              Kane Kaku Jesus

              Subs: Fabianski, Carroll, Chalobah, Mbemba

              1. diesel001
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 6 months ago

                Stick unless you can afford Atsu to Richarlison.

            • Scotty B
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              2 FT & 0.1 ITB

              Elliot
              Cedric Jones Alonso Bellerin
              Salah Shaqiri Eriksen Ritchie
              Lukaku Kane

              Fabianski Abraham Carroll Tuanzabe

              Eriksen & who else out?

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

                Man Utd player.

                1. Scotty B
                  • 11 Years
                  6 years, 6 months ago

                  Which one?

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

                    The one that's injured

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

                Lukaku and Alonso

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

                Wouldn't get rid of eriksen

                Maybe Jones

            • camarozz
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              If I captained kane and didn't sell Ramsey ➡ Sterling I'd have 76 points right now.

              If my granny had balls she'd be my grandfather I suppose.

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

                This game is all about ifs

              2. PastaFasul
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 6 months ago

                Someone in my ML had 40 odd points but Sterling cap autosubbed their VC Kane which pushed them up to 76! Ughhh

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

              Choose 3 of the following to start next week:

              1. Chipo-Moting (wat)
              2. Cresswell (cry)
              3. Mee (NEW)
              4. Dunk (SOU)
              5. Abraham (arse)

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

                Choupo-Moting / Mee / Dunk

                Consider Cresswell, though.

            • Royal5
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              69 pts - Finally a good GW 🙂