Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – Brighton vs Stoke

Gameweek 12 comes to its conclusion at the Amex Stadium this evening as Brighton entertain Stoke at 8pm.

For the hosts, Pascal Gross has been the standout asset in Fantasy Premier League (FPL).

Sitting in over 19% of FPL squads, the playmaker has averaged 7.2 points per match (ppm) in front of his own fans – when on the pitch, he’s played a part in 83% of their home goals.

Four strikes in the Seagulls’ last three league outings have brought Glenn Murray (5.8) onto our radars as a potential budget frontman – over 112,000 acquired him for Gameweek 12.

Up against a defence that has conceded at least twice in six of their last eight, Murray is the most captained player for tonight’s encounter, handed the armband by 6,868 managers compared with Gross’ 3,904 backers.

The Potters’ two most popular players, Eric Choupo-Moting (5.8%) and Xherdan Shaqiri (5.3%), have struggled on their travels, with just an away assist between them (for the latter) in five road trips.

Yet the duo’s home form means that, overall, they’ve still averaged a decent 4.0 and 4.5 ppm respectively this season. And clashes with Palace and Swansea in the next three could warrant further attention for the midfield pair.

Brighton, though, have been fairly resilient at home – league leaders Manchester City, in a 2-0 win in Gameweek 1, are the only side to have scored more than one goal away to Chris Hughton’s men.

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  1. adam28193
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    are sterling owners keeping?

    1. Teror
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I'd like to but will probably drop for Pogba because I have no Lukaku

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

      Swapped out for BitCoin long ago 😎

    3. RESULT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Just got him on WC. I think he's a season keeper at 8.1 and if he continues to deliver

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

      Most likely. I figure he'll get 2 starts and about 180 minutes out of @ Huddersfield, vs Southampton, vs West Ham. That should be profitable.

    5. All Hail K
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Just had a similar query. Consensus was to keep him, he'll produce. Sometimes he'll outscore Pogba, sometimes Pogba outscores him.

    6. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      of course!

  2. Teror
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    A decent week at 72 points has been soured by the fact that I left Groß and Niasse on the bench in exchange for Trippier and Duffy. I could've had 88. I could cry right now.

    1. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Go ahead, you'll feel better. 😉

      1. KLOPPTOMANIA
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Know feeling but these things can go either way. Wouldn't have benched gross though

    2. bigbudgie
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Big misteak

  3. KLOPPTOMANIA
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    80 points is looking pretty good after a Kane capper. Stick for now?

    Pope Elliott
    Moreno Ward Duffy Jones Hunemeier
    Sane Salah Richarlison Groß Surman
    Morata Jesus Kane

    1. Teror
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Kane > Niasse

      1. KLOPPTOMANIA
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        😮

    2. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Easy save.

  4. bigbudgie
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    VVD > Alonso worth a hit this week?

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      No

    2. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Next week

    3. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Nah

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

    A) Gross
    B) RLC

    Who for fifth midfielder?

    1. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      A in 352, B in 343

    2. aleksios
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      A

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

    Great week this one. Stick this week and do a mini WC to load up on Chelsea next week?

    Fab Elliot
    Otamendi Ward Daniels Kiko Hun
    Hazard Salah Richarlison Choupo RLC
    Kane Lukaku Vardy

    1. KLOPPTOMANIA
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Prob stick but I would've thought better options than Vardy. Please check mine above 🙂

      1. CloudSky
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Need to give him that horror show that is West Ham, then hes a goner for Moro.

  7. adam28193
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    only 56 feels like ive lost ground with so many scoring big!

    1. DAN DARE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      That'll be because youve lost ground with so many scoring big. 58 for me. Same boat

  8. adidasOriginals
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts...
    Is C.Wilson locked in for a run of games now?

    Surely is isn't he?

    1. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      he was playing with King at the weekend, so don't see any reason why that shouldn't continue

  9. aleksios
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Which move?
    a) Andy King to Choupo for free?
    b) Richarlison to Pogba for free?
    c) Bavies to Moreno and Gross to Pogba for a hit?

    Thanks.

    1. lugs
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      fun fact , Richarlison has the same amount of attacking returns after just 12 games this year , 5 goals 4 assists , as Pogba had in the whole of last year , so don't do B imo

      1. Norman Conquest
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        you can not compare what a player is doing this year to another players last years stats pogba has played 5 games scored 3 goals and assisted 4 times i plan on having both at some point

        1. lugs
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          fair point , but its also fair to point out that Richarlison has been superb this year , and its probably not a good idea to get rid of him for a deep lying player that costs more that might not even outscore him

    2. SolidSnape
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      A

  10. Viper
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Who is more important over the next few weeks, Hazard or Sané?

    Hazard always seems to crumble once he comes into my team

    1. KLOPPTOMANIA
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Can you get him in then please as he's scoring too highly for my liking

    2. aleksios
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Think Sane

    3. McEwan
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      As a Hazard owner, I say get Sane!

      In all seriousness, I think Hazard is worth the outlay. Nothing against Sane but recon the points outside Haz and Morata are slim at Chelsea whereas it can come from a lot more in that City side. Hazard is a captain pick for me, Sane less so. Both great options tho

    4. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Get Sane, save yourself nearly 2m.

      I also never have any Hazard luck...god knows how he gets to 200+ pts each season...he goes months in my team doing nothing whenever I bring him in.

      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Exactly the same!

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

      I got Sane pretty early so he's pretty locked into my team but I think I'd say Hazard. His upside is terrifying.

  11. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Abraham to c Wilson for free tonight before both prices change?
    (No other burning issues, and Abraham with back spasms...)

    Yes or no?

    1. adidasOriginals
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      yeah!

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      On the plus side you gain . 2 on the minus side one of your players could get injured and you will have to take a - 4 which could lead to the collapse of your season ...

      1. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        A bit dramatic no?
        I have a good bench...

    3. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Yes, Wilson won't be playing again before the start of the next gw

      1. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        True
        But a fit Abraham home to bournmouth is not bad

        1. HashAttack
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          a fit Wilson away to Swansea is not bad either

    4. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I'll wait for the news.If he is fit i think he could score.

    5. All Hail K
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Go for it, great fixtures.

    6. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Don't like Abraham or Swansea at all this year...have always liked Callum Wilson...easy yes from me.

    7. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Yes for me. Bournemouth looks much better now, and Swansea just doesn't score goals. And Abraham won't play in gameweek 14.

      1. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        But not sure if tonight. I always do and recommend making transfers on Friday. But it's just me you know, I am no Ville Ronka.

    8. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers all
      Transfer done!

  12. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Fabianski.
    Kolasinac, Daniels, Jones.
    Choupo-Moting, Richarlison, Sterling, Salah.
    Kane, Aguero, Vardy.
    Elliot, Mee, Carroll, Mbemba.

    1ft, 0.8m in bank.

    1. Kun to Morata.
    2. Save.
    3. Other.

  13. Gustavo
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    DDG - Elliot

    Jones - Mee - Daniels - Naughton - Rosenior

    Salah - Richarlison - Sterling - Gross - Carroll

    Kane - Lukaku - Jesus

    .3 ITB 1FT
    Thinking about these moves for a -4:
    Jesus --> Wilson
    Gross --> Sané

    Opinions?

  14. RobinKerr1987
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Bottomed...

    Firmino to Lukaku? Leaving me a front 3 of Kane, Lukaku and Morata...

    Have some funds in the bank but would need to downgrade Trippier. If so, for who at

    1. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe firmino and pogba?

    2. RESULT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I had a power 3 upfront, but the value in midfield made me downgrade and I got highest score this week since start of season

  15. RobinKerr1987
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Less than symbol cut message sorry...

    Firmino to Lukaku? Leaving me a front 3 of Kane, Lukaku and Morata...

    Have some funds in the bank but would need to downgrade Trippier. If so, for who at 4.9? Was thinking Mee, Tarkowski or Moreno.

    Current lineup:

    De Gea (Elliot)
    TRIPPIER, Daniels, Lowton (Gomez, Hunemeier)
    Salah, Sterling, Richarlison, Gross (RLC)
    Kane, Morata, FIRMINO

  16. We Will Klopp you
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Sorry to bother you guys just considering my future options, which of these looks most appealing to you going forward?

    A) Moreno and Hazard
    B) Kolasinac and Coutinho
    C) Azpi and Sterling

    1. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      A just ahead of C

      Don't like B

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Much appreciated Gnu

      2. RESULT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        This

    2. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      C) for most consistency

    3. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      A

    4. McEwan
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I have A and would probably still take them over the others given the choice

    5. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      A

    6. All Hail K
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I'd go 'c' for best combo. Arsenal, Liverpool defences too unreliable, Coutinho will get injured.

      1. HashAttack
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        same reasons that I went for c

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

        Agreed

      3. bench boost for every gamew…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Liverpool at home i would not count as unreliable. Arsenal with Mustafi seems decent, maybe a coincidence but when he plays they seems to get more cs. With that fixture list i don´t think Arsenal and Liverpool defence are the worst picks.. But if you mean unreliable in the meaning you don´t have any haith in them defending i agree to a certain extent. Coutinho is value, but i see your point

  17. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Err....... Just saw CM and Gross 10 points each. Worst overnight result for rank.

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

      It could have been a lot worse if Choupo's hair was a little longer.

  18. the snazzy viking
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Here's the team

    Elliot / Fab
    Kola Maguire Daniels / Ward Duffy
    Salah D.Silva Richarlison Loftus / Chalobah*
    Kane Morata Jesus

    1 FT, 0.4 ITB

    Thinking it's out of these two options:

    A) Jesus ➡ Wilson and Chalobah ➡ Sane
    B) Save FT

    Won’t make any transfers before the UCL games

    Any thoughts appreciated 🙂

    1. the snazzy viking
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      and A is for a hit, forget to mention every time 😆

  19. ninja101
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    a) RLC + Kola
    b) Gross + Moreno

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      B

    1. the snazzy viking
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      yes imo

    2. Viper
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

    3. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Yep, could do with Salah, Morata and a tidy up

    4. RESULT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Just needs salah for now

    5. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      No

      The two moves mentioned above, Salah and Morata you could do with Lukaku and Silva probably?

      Bench is a bit poo though

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

      Cheers guys, much appreciated.

  20. adidasOriginals
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    A) C.Wilson
    B) Niasse

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      B, cheaper without any potential lost I feel

    3. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Considering DCL > Wilson here

  21. Moshinp4p
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Thank god there are reports p Jones shud be back

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

      Hulk this.

    2. All Hail K
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Must have given him 7 shots. Can he last 60 mins though?

    3. Gruu
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Link?

  22. BrutalLogiC
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    What would you change with this lot?

    Elliott
    Otamendi / Azpil / Jones
    Silva / Sane / Salah / Richarlison / Doucoure
    Kane

    Speroni / Niasse / Calvert-Lewin / Daniels / Mariappa

    £5.7 ITB - I'm thinking Doucoure to Hazard from week 14.

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      351? I'd definitely start Niasse over Doucoure.

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        This, if he isn't banned that is

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

        That, or just get Hazard now. Liverpool have a good defensive home record, but they're still playing Lovren.

    2. All Hail K
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Can Jones last a full game?

    3. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I'm actually doing Doucoure to KDB and then switch KDB later to Hazard .... better that money itb

  23. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Please help me with this mess of a team?

    Pope
    Cedric Maguire Jones Alonso
    Zaha Sterling Eriksen
    Abraham Kun Kane

    Foster Brady Carroll TFM

    1. RESULT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Get rid of Cedric for mee,Daniels, Klavan. Just get rid!
      Wilson or niasse for abraham
      Morata for kun?

  24. Viper
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    A. Sterling & Alonso

    B. Sané & Jones (or defender upto 6.0m)

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      A

    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      B

  25. adidasOriginals
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Do you expect the English teams to field strong teams in the CL this week?

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Think Liverpool, Spurs and United will, United is a maybe, City and Chelsea can afford to rest players

  26. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    I am going to sleep. When I wake up I want to see big, glaring 3 pts for the assist by Choupo's name.

    1. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      It'll be top of the news bulletin tomorrow, ousting Brexit and Robert Mugabe 😉

      1. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        All the newspapers changing headlines now before tomorrow print. Such a scandal can't go unnoticed.

    2. Viper
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      If you want to see that happen overnight, you best dream of it 🙂

      1. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        That will replace my dreams of Joselu scoring now 😛

  27. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Depends on the status of their qualification potential.

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      A fail to the question on top of the question above me.

  28. the snazzy viking
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    A) RLC + Jesus - and roll FT
    B) Niasse/Wilson + Sané -4

  29. Digital-Real
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone have the video for Stoke's second goal, whether Choupo assisted or not?

    1. Monkey Hanger
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Property of MI5.

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

      Email Opta they will sort you out.