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. My Name Is Prince
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    8 of 11 players delivered in GW12 for me, but a captain fail, GW rank 1million and a red arrow... But in GW11, captain fail the same, but only 6 players of 11 delivered, yet a green arrow and a GW rank of 500k... Funny how it goes, depends on what the other players get in the game, I know, but still.... 🙂

  2. Rajveer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    A) Pogba + Alonso

    Or

    B) Sane + Cahill ??

    1. El Matador
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      A all day.

      1. Rajveer
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        I was actually preferring B but I am 0.1 short of that...now I have to go with A...but prefer Sane to Pogba

    2. My Name Is Prince
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      A

    3. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Cahill with 6 goals last year!
      Any sign there could be an attacking threat from him on the way?

      1. Rajveer
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Never know but I think Sane + Cahill might just outdo Pogba + Alonso in the coming weeks..

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

      I would have Sane Pogba and Azpi if you can figure out a way to do it . There is always a way just depends what you are willing to sacrifice 🙂

      1. Rajveer
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Yes true...would u sacrifice Vardy and Eriksen this week for Wilson and Sane for a hit ?? All four got good fixtures...

        1. fishnil
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Not sure of Wilson though. And losing Erik before wb at home is risky, although he's looked less likely to score in the recent weeks.
          Also Vardy could well have had a goal this week if it weren't for Kompany to foul him. Wait till the cl games and then make your moves.

          1. Rajveer
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            Think both Eriksen and Vardy will score good this week...and I have already lost 0.2 and 0.1 on both if them already so it's better to wait for this week on them I guess...if Jones is out injured then Otamendi is coming in his place...
            Then on coming weeks
            Atsu Vardy and Naughton out for Richarlison Niasse and Alonso...

          2. Rajveer
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            And Sane also in place of Eriksen

        2. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          In those kinda scenarios I tend to stick. Nothing worse that taking a hit and the ones taken out delivering. But form wise they look good moves.
          Similar scenario this week I am holding Alli and giving him one last chance.

          1. Rajveer
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            That's the main worry...I am almost certain Vardy will score against West Ham...50/50 on Eriksen though...if Sane gets a rest midweek then he is coming in for Eriksen..Already have Sterling though...

    5. Sune
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B)

  3. Balance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Hi folks
    Grateful for your advice, which is better for the long-term?

    A) Lukaku
    B) Hazard

    1) Sane + Daniels
    2) Sterling + Kolasinac

    1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B1

      1. Balance
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks much

    2. Sune
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B1

      1. Balance
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks! Looks like it then

  4. R.C
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Mariappa is pretty much now nailed right?

  5. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    With the fixture confestion ahead is the consensus that 13 playing out field players are required or possible to "risk" it with 12

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Confestion 🙂
      You know what I meant to say.

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

      Aim to get all 13. I have 12 rifht now (t carroll letting the side down) and nervous. So much rotation possible

  6. The Man Pastore
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Pope l Elliot
    Azpi l Otamendi l Mee l Dunk l Rangel
    Salah l Sane l Richarlison l Gross
    Lacazette l Aguero l Morata

    2FT / 0.0ITB

    What to do with the 2FT ?

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Missing a mid?

      1. The Man Pastore
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Sorry, it is Romeu (bench fodder)

    2. My Name Is Prince
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Do the obvious based on tonight really

      1. The Man Pastore
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        you mean kun -> kaku ?

        1. My Name Is Prince
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Yep

  7. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    When is the Rough and the Smooth article? Think I'll be able to contribute this week.

    1. 32chickens
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Give us a preview..

      1. Over Midwicket
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Let's just say I took a hit, played Lössl, left Kiko and Choupo on the bench.

        But switched captaincy from Kane to Salah last minute and played BB in a moment of madness. Worked out very nicely.

        1. J T
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Final points?

          1. Over Midwicket
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            109 🙂

    2. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I'll edit it for you.

      Rough- used up my BB

      1. Over Midwicket
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        18 extra points on a BB, I'll take that.

        Will use FH, TC or WC for any DGWs.

        1. noquarternt
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Rough- only gained 18 points from my BB.

          Final draft

  8. My Name Is Prince
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Lukaku seems like a great captain choice this week, so if Aguero starts and Jesus doesn't tonight, seems like Aguero --> Lukaku(C) is a no-brainer?

    1. borat
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Thinking same here. It's frustrating owning kun. Don't know when he will be benched. Lukaku is the safest option and is at the centre of every move at utd. Also he will not be rotated with ibra also. I will do kun to lukaku this week.

  9. 32chickens
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    1-2-0-13-2-13-13-2-1-1
    We need to talk about Harry
    He is not fit ,he is the seemingly undroppable talisman in a team that is not clicking,but is facing a team in crisis this gw
    .....And he costs a load of money

    I am going to drop him based on him not being fit but i am helped by him costing loads of money and the alternative hazard (with morata already in the squad) playing in a clicking team and very fully fit

    1. 32chickens
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Hey there should be a 16 in there !?

  10. R.C
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Any defender in 4.3m price worth getting in this GW?

    1. Man Chest Hair United
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Look below maybe Kenny

  11. R.C
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Jonjoe Kenny Nailed?

    1. 32chickens
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Nailed to an everton defence that likes conceeding

  12. Man Chest Hair United
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Better option
    A Pogba
    B zaha

    1. ooooo
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      a

    2. Sune
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B

  13. The Hindu Monkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    early morning reading with your breakfast

    The monkey has the final say on the weekends action

    http://hindumonkey.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/five-things-weve-learnt-from-premier_20.html?m=1

    1. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Wonderful. You are amazing, I love your articles.

    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Excellent- great roundup. Particularly enjoyed the re-animation of Gary Megson 😆

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

    I am kinda happy with my squad, but I am also kinda stuck, and trying to figure out what transfers to make in the next couple of GW's.

    Speroni Elliot
    Jones Monreal Aké Lowton Duffy
    Salah Silva Hazard Richarlison Carroll
    Kane Agüero Niasse

    0,5 ITB
    0 FT

    Obviously Carroll -> RLC would be great, but not this week, since i want to play 3-4-3. I really don't fancy bringing in Man U before fixture swing (Pogba). On the other hand Richarlison got 3 tough fixtures in a row, where you could transfer him out (maybe Richarlison -> Zaha).

    I am keeping faith in Agüero and Kane a little while longer. Any advise?

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

      Could do Kane + Richarlison -> Morata + Sané after deadline (-4), but Kane can only drop once where Morata does not rise or Morata rise without Kane dropping.

    2. GE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Keep Richarlison

    3. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Play niasse over richarlison for 2 games

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

        Alright and then maybe the FT on Carroll -> RLC?

  15. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Who should I get?

    A) Wilson

    B) Niasse

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

      Since you have not brought in Niasse already I would w8 on this bantalk to disapear, but then I would bring in Niasse. Cheaper, good form, and less competition for the starting spot.

      1. samaael
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Wilson has always been no.1 when fit

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

          Well then I would just point out the 1m difference. Makes me feel good to swap between Niasse/RLC/4.5 defender 😉

          And when keeping faith in Kane and Agüero while owning Hazard and Salah it is kinda hard to get the 6m third striker 😉

          1. samaael
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            fair enough. yep thats a big difference. didnt realise niasse was so cheap

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

              His price compared to points/minutes played is amazing

              1. samaael
                • 13 Years
                6 years, 4 months ago

                both have great xg per90. https://understat.com/league/EPL/2017
                I have a soft spot for Bournemouth. I called Wilson a good pick last week and wanted him for a hit for Joselu. I want to follow through with it.

    2. samaael
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      wilson. Niasse could lose spot anytime IMO. Wilson is just a better pick.

    3. XabiAlonso
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      A for 343
      B for 352

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

      Both are fantastic. Considering them together with a power midfield.

    5. Sune
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B)

  16. XabiAlonso
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    When will Kane get his first hatty of the season.
    A) Against westbrom with no manager this week.
    B) Leicester
    C) Watford

    1. ooooo
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      c

    2. samaael
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      a

  17. ooooo
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Is this G2G?
    DDG
    Azpi Jones Otamendi
    Salah Silva Richarlison Choupo
    Kane Lukaku(C) Abraham

    Elliot Ward Dunk Carroll

    Abraham could be Niasse

    1. 32chickens
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Abraham needs to be someone else playing for some other team..
      Jones?

      1. ooooo
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        i will do abraham niasse if he is not banned which will also let me do choupo to pogba next week when i do lukaku to morata

    2. samaael
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Abraham to Wilson. Nice team. Lukaku's overrated

      1. ooooo
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        He is gone for Morata after next week

    3. XabiAlonso
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Abraham out

      1. ooooo
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        He will be need to wait for niasse news

  18. Sir_Durs8
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Elliot (Pope)
    Daniels Kolasinac Otamendi (Mee Suttner)
    Salah Richarlison Choupo-Moting Sterling Sane
    Lukaku Kane (Quaner)

    1 FT & 0.0 ITB

    Was thinking about either:

    A) Use 1 free transfer for this week like a Man Utd defender for Kolasinac then wildcard

    B) Save free transfer and get Chelsea coverage after the Liverpool game. Maybe something like Kolasinac & Lukaku for Azpi & Morata.

    I’m relatively happy with my team but am concerned with Suttner & Quaner at the moment with the mid week fixtures coming up I may have some weeks with only 10 or less playing.

    1. samaael
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      save. great midfield

      1. Sir_Durs8
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks

  19. R.C
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Jesus + Jones + Mbemba --> Lukaku (C) + Mariappa + Kenny (-8)

    Worth it? XD

    1. GE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      No, don't think so

      1. GE
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        If Aguero plays mid-week Jesus can get a haul against Huddersfield, Jones could be back. Mariappa and Kenny not nailed

    2. samaael
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      nah

    3. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Mbemba to Kenny for a hit? No way that pays off anytime soon. You'll end up taking a hit to get rid of Kenny

  20. Babit1967
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Mbemba to azpilicueta and sterling to pogba in next couple of gamweeks gives me this team, too much quality on the bench though?

    Foster / Elliot
    Azpi ota jones mee daniels
    Salah pogba sane rich choupa
    Kane Morata niasse

    Exact funds barring azpi going up and sterling going down this week

    1. samaael
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      wow great depth. Does seem like too much cash in defence.

  21. 32chickens
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Play
    A azpi (Liverpool)
    B ward (ARS)

    1. samaael
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      flip a coin. I am currently playing chelsea.

    2. Delhidynamo
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Azpi for his usual big game assist to Morata

    3. ooooo
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Azpi

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

      Has to be Azp.

    5. Sune
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      A

  22. FootballFanatic365
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    G2G ?

    -----------------------DDG----------------------
    __Jones___Daniels__Naughton_______
    ----Silva-------Salah-------Sterling-----Zaha---
    ___Kane_____Wilson____Morata___

    elliot-- Richar. Me Duffy

    1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good, strong bench as well.

    2. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      A very nicely balanced team

  23. Tornado
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Best def under 4.7m? Most likely on bench unless trippier is rested again

    1. Delhidynamo
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Burnley def

    2. Sune
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Dunk

  24. ooooo
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    If Pogba rises early next gameweek before the midweek deadline, I would need to take a -4.

    Lukaku + Choupo to Morata + Pogba(-4)

    So would it be worth it if it gets forced early?

    1. Squashed
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      pogba has a 7days lockdown.

  25. samaael
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    last chance saloon for you joselu.

    1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Niasse 🙂

      1. samaael
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        he would let me upgrade richarlison to pogba as well. I like Wilson better though

  26. Please Help I Don't Kn…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Where should I be looking to finish OR in my 2nd year playing FPL? I came 1.8 millionth last time (Don't judge) and this season hasn't been much better, with me sitting at 1.7million. I am still first in my MLs though.

    1. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      1st

  27. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    69 points has led to only red arrows. That’s very depressing.

    1. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Must be highly ranked already. Not a great score considering there were some huge hauls out there.

      1. FPL ZB
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        17k but got quite a few squad problems to sort out now which isn’t ideal at all

        1. noquarternt
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Nice. Big pressure to stay up there. Guess play it safe.

      2. Gudjohnsen
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Kane captain fail will have a hurt alot of players.

    2. Please Help I Don't Kn…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Somehow 62 got me green.

    3. My Name Is Prince
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      69-4 and a 4k drop in OR here... Last week 60 without hits and a 30k rise...

  28. My Name Is Prince
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    A) Lukaku - Gross - Mbemba
    B) Niasse - Pogba - Azpi

    1. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B

      1. My Name Is Prince
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        B is some 1m cheaper too 🙂

        1. noquarternt
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah Lukaku is just so expensive. Niasse to Wilson could be good as well.

          1. My Name Is Prince
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            Is Wilson nailed?

            1. noquarternt
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 4 months ago

              He's always been number 1, but yeah they've got so many options and will be wary of his injury record...

    2. Sune
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B

  29. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Best way to fit Hazard into this team from game week 14?

    Elliot, Foster
    Otamendi, Monreal, Mee, Simpson, Daniels
    Eriksen, Sané, Salah, Richarlison, RLC
    Kane, Jesus, Abraham

    1. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Abe to Niasse Erik to Haz?

      1. noquarternt
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        This is it

  30. Earn your Spurs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Why did Carroll miss the Burnley game please?