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Dugout Discussion – Southampton vs Tottenham Hotspur

Sunday treats us to a single, but nonetheless crucial, Gameweek 24 fixture as Southampton welcome Tottenham Hotspur to St Mary’s at 4pm.

After Sergio Aguero’s hat-trick at home to Newcastle yesterday, Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are looking for a repeat performance from Harry Kane today.

Having put three past the Saints in a 5-2 win in Gameweek 20, the Spurs frontman is the number one captain choice in FPL, handed the armband by 29.3%.

However, the visitors’ potential at both ends of the pitch has been dented by the absence of key duo Hugo Lloris and Christian Eriksen through illness.

Sold by over 96,000 FPL managers last week, the Dane could now be subject to a late-January exodus – Mauricio Pochettino’s men play Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal in the subsequent three rounds of fixtures.

Up against a defence that has mustered just a single clean sheet in their last 11 at home, owners of Dele Alli and Son Heung-Min will be optimistic of returns – the pair plundered 15 and 14 points respectively in that recent triumph over the Saints.

In defence, Ben Davies is handed a fourth straight start for only the second time this term, with Danny Rose again missing out due to an ongoing knee complaint.

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  1. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Vertonghen Replacement?
    0.9 ITB

    1. AYEW KI-EDEN MEE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Maguire

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

      Bellerin?

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Jones, then Bellerin for goal/assist threat, then Maguire

    4. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      VVD

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

    Adrian, Elliot
    Otamendi, Jones, Christensen, Dunk, Dummett
    Sterling, Arnie, Salah, Lingard, Son
    Kane, Aguero, Quaker Oats

    2 FTs, 0itb

    1. Kane + Lingard > Vardy + Hazard
    2. Lingard + Son + Ota > Shaqiri + Hazard + 3.9 (-4)
    3. Chris + Son > Shaqiri + Alonso
    4. Lingard + Son + Dunk > Shaqiri + Mahrez + 3.9
    5. Something else

    In a tough predicament as my team did well this week (72 + Salah) but I want to push on!

    1. Our Tiny Windows
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I don’t think Shaqiri is a wise move so A

    2. FC nelo
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I think Shaqiri will do very well so i am looking for a similar move as 3 but I am moving out Mariappa. (have some ITB)

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

        What are your thoughts on

        1. Kane + Lingard + Son > Hazard, Shaqiri + Vardy
        2. Lingard + Son + Ota > Hazard + Shaqiri + 3.9

  3. Duffy Dunk
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Is it Sonset time?

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

    I'm thinking of doing Christensen + Son to Chillwell and Mane
    Look good?

    Current team is

    DDG Adrian
    Otamendi Jones Christensen Kenny Ogbonna
    Salah Sterling Son Lingard RLC
    Kane Kun DCL

    2ft 0.1m itb

    1. tafrère
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      If Christensen is injured why not, but otherwise he has good fixtures coming.

  5. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Kane to Kun for the next 3?

    1. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      never

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I had both but ditched Kane today. Will get him back for Kun after next 2-3. Kanebelievers were hurt today 😉

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

        Who did you ditch Kane for?

        I’m looking at doing Kane + Lingard > Vardy + Hazard

    3. Ragabolly
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    If you buy Sanchez early, you may be able to field 4 United players for their home game against Huddersfield in GW26.

    1. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Gold?

    2. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      That is problem if they have blank GW28.

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      What if Lingard hauls though? Who would you have to sell to be able to make future transfers? Sanchez? 😆

        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        One of the defenders maybe, I don't know. 😀

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

      Doesn't the game then force you to lose one?

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

    Son....3 goals and 3 assists in the last 5 for £8.2

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      No returns today and a 'red' fixture next, you know what that means...

    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      It was a great ride, now it's most likely over. At least for me.

    3. AYEW KI-EDEN MEE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Mahrez >

    4. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I like your positivity MJ

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

      I'm tempted to punt on Shaq for the next 3?and then bring him back in if he's still in the starting line up.

  7. TheTinman
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Who wins

    A) 15pts
    B) Robertson + Firmino(c)

    1. Oven Glover
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      b

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

    Walcott seems in good form. I just saw some highlights. Looks dangerous. 7.1 cheap. Any takers?

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Everton & BFS

      1. LǝgleSs e|even
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        BFS?

        1. Syd.
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Nickname for the bus driver - aka everton manager

    2. MTPockets
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Who I have pencilled in for Rich. Provided I avoid other knee-jerks.

    3. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Looks like almost everyone in the Top 10k captained Kane

      Top 10k average = 13.1
      Overall average = 8.3

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

        55.5% = almost?

        1. Syd.
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Thought it was higher a few must have Son & Alli

    4. JJO
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Gomez to start tomorrow?

      1. Thunder Warrior
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        yes imo

      2. Funkyav
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        could be TAA as he often gets the easier fixtures which is why i got rid of gomez

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

        I doubt, Swansea might be weak enough for TAA to get a run

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

      Why is nobody walking about Mahrez now

      1. The Royal Robin
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I don't know what that even means.

        1. _figu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          typo probably.

        2. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          revered as an fpl god in years past, many would make pilgrimage to leicester to encircle and walk around him chanting

      2. LǝgleSs e|even
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Cos he's in the dunny

    6. CrouchDown
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      What to do with this lot? United defence and Aguero killing me

      Hennessy

      Alonso Ota Ogbonna

      Salah Sterling Arnie Lingard

      Kane Firmino Vardy

      Subs: Speroni Kenny Zanka RLC

      1. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        How is he killing you. Was his first decent score for ages.

        1. CrouchDown
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Meant for this GW. Would you get him in for WBA? Easily the best captain option

          1. Goonsquad245
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Salah vs Huddersfield says hello

    7. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      38 with VVD Salah (C) and Firmino to go. Been a poor, poor week.

      1. Our Tiny Windows
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Redeemable.

      2. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        A cleanie, goal and assist from Salah and Firm and your laughing

      3. FC nelo
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I am on 36 with Salah (C) and Firmino. Have had 3 great weeks so was just waiting for a bad week.

    8. Legohair
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Son to Mkhitaryan?anyone?

      1. Our Tiny Windows
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        NO

        1. Legohair
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Spurs facing tough games and i think mkhi will be steal at that price

          1. LǝgleSs e|even
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Will Wenger decide to play him right away

            1. Legohair
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              If he is bench on wednesdey and come to pitch later then he might be starting line up next pl game i think.

    9. Our Tiny Windows
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      De Gea
      Jones Christensub Ogbonna
      Salah Sterling Arnautovic Son Lingard
      Aguero(c) Firmino

      Elli Wilson TAA Long

      1FT 2.2in the bank

      Ogbonna is my least favourite. Any suggestions. Or is there another player more worthy of upgrade?

      1. Our Tiny Windows
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Son to De Bruyne?
        Son to Mahrez?
        Ogbonna to Otamendi?

    10. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Wow. That was disappointing

      1. _figu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        No Eriksen had way too big of an affect.

        1. Bad Kompany
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah. The early goal also hurt. They lacked his creativity to break down the bus

    11. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      To anyone doing transfers before the next 10 days - chill, spend some time with the family or on the lash! Have a break and remember Aguero’s hatty this week! x

      1. The Royal Robin
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Wtf?

        1. Kun Tozser
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Break between game weeks, don’t fall for early transfer traps

      2. Cok3y5murf
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        What if I don't own Aguero?

        1. Kun Tozser
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Who ever did well for you!

    12. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      When i probably get Shaqiri next gw i would have owned a player from all 20 pl teams this season.

      Anyone else similar ? (check out from anewpla)

      1. Bad Kompany
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        got someone for every time but Arsenal. lol

      2. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Haven't had a player from Bournemouth, West Ham or Huddersfield. That has changed now as I have transferred out RLC to Ibe

    13. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Silva for Southampton?

      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        David Silva would be a absolute steal of for soton. Whats the agreed fee?

        1. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Marco

    14. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      thoughts on:

      Kane, Son, Lanzini > Aguero, Hazard, Shaqiri (-8)

        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        go for it, brilliant moves

        1. #FPLBhuna
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          lol can't tell if genuine or sarcasm.

          -8s a bit silly

            • 8 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            sarcasm, unlikely to pay off even over the next 4/5 weeks, especially considering Hazard/Aguero will likely have a blank in GW28.

            1. #FPLBhuna
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              fair point

              cheers mate

      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        kneejerking at its best. keep them straight my friend

        1. #FPLBhuna
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          more to do with fixtures tbh but yes a bit kneejerky indeed - not sure i'll follow through

          cheers

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

        Similar transfer thoughts matr. See below

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

      Kane + Christ + son to haz(c) + Vardy + alonso(-8)
      Worth a shout??

      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        One gw too late

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

          Y not.??

          1. HurriKane
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            kane can score against any team. christensen should be fine for next gw.

            son has scored in 5 consecutive home matches. cant see the hit paying off realistically

        2. LǝgleSs e|even
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          😆

      2. #FPLBhuna
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        there's definitely some merit to be had given the fixtures

        not out of the equation I think but let's wait till the day before deadline so many games to be played before now and next gw (cup games)

      3. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Selling Kane, are you serious?

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

        Rather Moses than Alonso. Oh and watch those knees.

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

        No

    16. HD7
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Current team:

      De Gea
      Vert* Ota Ogbona Alonso
      Sterling Arnie Salah Lindgard
      Kane Aguero

      Subs: Elliot, Crouch, Obiang, Mbemba

      Next transfer?.... Vert to Maguire VVD or Bellerin/Monreal?

    17. The White Pele
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      ibe or fraser?

      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I´ll pass thank you.

      2. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I did RLC to Ibe.

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

        Not convinced by either but Fraser if you forced me to pick

    18. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Javi Gracia appointed Watford boss:

      http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42768739

      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        the one who played for man city couple of seasons back ?

        1. diesel001
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          That was Javi Garcia. This is Javi Gracia.

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

        Managed the mighty Rubin Kazan...

      3. LǝgleSs e|even
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Hope to see more defending after this from Watford

      4. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        It's Everton's fault??? What a bunch of fools, sacking a great manager, 10th in the league.

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

          They have form.
          Stupid to sack QSF, mid table season after promotion, and fa cup semi final.

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

          10th in the league or 5 points above relegation looking in poor form and teams below themstarting to pick wins

          Depends which way u look at it. They've reacted before it was too late

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

        Any chance of my man Mariappa getting to play again

    19. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Eagles or Vikings?

      1. ONSIDE 9
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Vikings

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

        Betting line is Vikings -3.0. Think I'll take some of that. Foles is decent but not Wentz.

      3. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Want: Jaguars and Vikings
        Expect: Patriots and Vikings

        1. Bad Kompany
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Same. Can't stand the Patriots

          1. _figu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Yup. But betting vs Brady is not an option 😛 they don't throw it deep anyway so if his finger is injured it shouldn't affect that much throwing 10 yard throws or whatever

      4. Bad Kompany
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Vikings. Eagles will really miss Wentz

    20. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Important lesson learned this year:

      When a player is playing against a team he does well against or if they are trying to chase some record, captain him!

      1. _figu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        like Alli vs Soton?

        1. Bad Kompany
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          forgot about this. still, it normally works out

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

            Kane scored 3 vs S'ton.

            1. Bad Kompany
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              I don't mean just once, I mean many times like Kun vs Castle and Hazard vs Bournemouth

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

                You'll captain Hazard next week?

                1. Bad Kompany
                  • 6 Years
                  6 years, 2 months ago

                  Don't have him now. If I had him or end up getting him I probably would though

      2. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Dele Alli today though?

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

        So Salah every week?

        1. Bad Kompany
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Unless there's a much better option, I think so

      4. LǝgleSs e|even
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Didnt work for many who triple capped Kane few gw's ago against SWA and WHU, when he was too chasing a 3 in a row hattie record

        1. Bad Kompany
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          He was still sick and it showed

          1. LǝgleSs e|even
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Played 90 in one of those matches. Also scored 17pts against Soton the last time

            1. Bad Kompany
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              didn't look 100% against West Ham. As for against Soton I'm talking about doing well more than once

    21. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      spurs couldn't have played much worse and Kane still got 8pts. Lose at your folley

      1. FFSbet.com
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Agree,i sold him few weeks ago with Salah and lose 1.2M on both.
        If you sale now you need him back for GW28,2 FT can be used better for DGW28.

    22. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Alli get out of my team.He is a joke.

      1. Rhinos
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        all his fault not yours

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

        Yeah. International footballer, Real interested in him, not nearly close to his prime, he's a dope....

    23. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      1- Mustafi > Jones
      2 - Lingard, Mustafi > Arnie, Moreno (depending on status)
      3 - Think about WC (out: Elliot, Mustafi, RLC, Lingard, Dep)
      1FT, 0.5itb

      Elliot, Fab
      Mustafi, Azpi, Ota, Duffy, Ogbonna
      RLC, Lingard, Salah, Sterling, Son
      Depoitre, Firmino, Kane