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Dugout Discussion – Wednesday

We take a break from the incessant transfer speculation to address the small matter of seven Premier League matches, bristling with a cast of major Fantasy assets.

Sergio Aguero is undoubtedly the leading man. Signed by over 310,000 managers as the top transfer target for Gameweek 25, he goes into his clash with West Bromwich Albion wearing the armband for 960,000, including fifty of the top 100 managers.

Fresh from a hat-trick and 17-point haul against Newcastle United last time out, Aguero will be expected to return and at least keep pace with Mohamed Salah’s 8-point score from Liverpool’s win at Huddersfield.

Harry Kane remains the most captained player in the Gameweek – with “ghostship” teams no doubt playing a part in that statistic.

Even so, Kane is a key figure as always, as he faces off with a Manchester United defence that have earned shut-outs in their previous four Gameweeks. Kane has just a single goal in six league outings against the Red Devils, though that strike arrived in the corresponding fixture last season.

Alexis Sanchez earns his United debut in opposition and, as expected, it’s Juan Mata who makes way in Jose Mourinho’s line-up. It remains to be seen if Sanchez is retained on the left flank, with Anthony Martial shifting to the right. Alternatively, the Chilean could deployed in the No 10 role, though Jesse Lingard starts and seems likely to be favoured in that position.

Meanwhile, at Stamford Bridge, Eden Hazard is yet another heavy-hitter in action. He claims just 128,000 Gameweek armbands and looks set to lead the attack for Chelsea against Bournemouth, with Pedro and Ross Barkley providing support flanking the Belgian.

Paul Lambert will go in search of a successive three points when Stoke City take on Watford at the bet 365 Stadium. From a Fantasy perspective, Shaqiri is the key asset on show. The Swiss playmaker claimed 145,000 new owners as the fourth most bought player ahead of Gameweek 25

Riyad Mahrez proved even more popular prior to Tuesday’s deadline, attracting over 154,000 new owners but, as expected, he is omitted from the Foxes line-up amid “intense” interest and numerous failed bids from Manchester City over the last 24-hours.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. skriniar
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Sterling just 1 BPTS loool unlucky all season with (c)

    1. arndff_
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Is it a big diff — 1 or 2 bps?

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        if you (C) him then it helps

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

      more importantly no bonus for otamendi

    3. F4L
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      you've captained Sterling all season?

      1. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Think he means unlucky captain picks all season.

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          oh fair enough. Id take 10 though , that's a success

    4. TheRealDog
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Unlucky assist in 90th minute as well?

    5. skriniar
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      yes, evry PTS in my situation is golden

  2. Dr Kenneth Noisewater
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Christensen + RLC > Walcott and...

    A) Bauer
    B) Hegazi
    C) And
    D) Other 4.9m def

    1. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Is C supposed to be Ake?

      1. Dr Kenneth Noisewater
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Urgh, yes it is.

        1. Begbie.
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          I'd go with him probably. Good fixtures.

  3. JurgenRodgers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    DCL to Wilson exact funds?

    1. Steve
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

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

    So
    Mkhi OR Walcott

    1. Steve
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Wally, fixtures and you’re more likely to get a price rise

  5. jimmy.floyd
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Mahrez to Sterling?

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

      Do it.

  6. mir
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Worryingly I think I'll be captaining Hazard this gameweek. Can't see any other stand outs.

  7. Viper
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Lingard getting subbed early good for his chances of playing at the weekend or was he poor?

    1. Mooster©️
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      He was ok.

    2. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Oh Mourinho DEFINITELY wanted to rest his most important players for a big match vs Huddersfield.

      Or answer B?

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

    Masuaka is on -91.8 on FPL Stats for those asking.

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

      Masuaku* 🙂

      1. Jeremy Corbyn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Best replacement?

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

          Price range?

          1. Jeremy Corbyn
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 3 months ago

            4.6 or (preferably) less

            1. Jeremy Corbyn
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 3 months ago

              I was thinking of some swansea guy, fernandez, van der hoorn or naughton

      2. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        My favourite Greek dish

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

      Can afford a drop so will wait for now methinks

      1. Jeremy Corbyn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        I'm not taking a drop on Masuaku, sorry 🙂

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

          You're forgiven. I bought for 4.4 🙂

  9. Winners900
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    DDG
    Alonso-Otamendi-Christensen
    Salah-Sterling-Mahrez-Son-Choupa M
    Aguero-Firmino

    Elliot, Ogbonna, Quaner & Mbemba

    0,1 iTb and 1 FT.

    Will apperciate some advice, got some thoughts, but want to hear others opinions.

    Cheers

    1. Steve
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Christensen has to go. He was the straw that broke the camels back tonight. Rage wildcard activated

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        It’s a similar phenemenon to a lot of horror films like the Omen. He’s so unlucky that anybody who even picks him in their team will be cursed by bad luck in real life.

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

    Just seen Giroud in Chelsea colours 😥 We really need to sell our players abroad 😡

    1. skriniar
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      best for him, Wenger is silly old man, Giruuuu must play 90min and he brings many goals

  11. Steve McCroskey
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Should I get Jones or Smalling as United defence?

    I know Jones was awful today but I fully expect them to be the team with the most clean sheets come the end of the season.

    1. FlockofSeagulls
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Jones wasn't awful. He scored an unfortunate own goal.

      He actually made some very important blocks and interceptions to stop the score from being an absolute smashing.

      Defence starts from the front and United's defence was put to the sword by their attackers and mids.

      A little unfair to say Jones was awful imo.

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

      Neither.
      United's defence is awful and this is coming from a Jones owner.
      Just look at their stats for big chances conceded even before today and you could have seen this coming.

  12. Delph & Safety
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Any early front runners for GW26 captain?

    1. Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      KdB at Burnley?

      1. Delph & Safety
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah mine atm.

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Lukaku/Sanchez

      1. Delph & Safety
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        I have no United players. Sanchez could be a great option.

        1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah. He did great tonight. If only he could play Yeovil every week eh?

          1. Delph & Safety
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 3 months ago

            It’s more because of his ownership and we know what he can do. I wasn’t reviewing his performance.

    3. Yome
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Firmino

  13. drughi
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    DDG, Jones and lingard owe me some points for tonight. Huddersfield should be a good fixture for that

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Might only have 1 starter there 😉

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        really ? whats your thinking behind that statement ?

        1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Surely “J-Linz” is a risk now Sanchez is there? Mourinho will experiment with the best lineup.

          I assume Phil Jones might pick up an injury getting off the bus.

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

      Utd should do good now onwards. Only. This gw was a doubt.

    3. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Like last time they played them?

    4. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Anybody who refers to themselves as “J-Linz” deserve to be shot and is reason enough to transfer out.

      Almost as bad as “dat guy” Welbz.

    5. pjomara
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Ddg, Jones and Lingard owe you nothing you ungrateful pup! Cost about 16.5 combined, have repayed owners twice over

  14. Jeremy Corbyn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Best Masuaku replacement?

    1. Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Chilwell or Simpson?

      1. Jeremy Corbyn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        neither seems nailed on

  15. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    son to pogba this week?

  16. Alnair
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Walcott or Siggy? Thoughts on Stanislas? He's normally fpl gold when fit.

  17. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Where to from here?

    Mahrez, Arnautovic, Kenny, Depoitre and Keepers need work.

    Hennessey
    Alonso / Otamendi / Jones / Ogbonna
    Salah / Sterling / Mahrez / Son
    Kane / Wilson

    Speroni / Kenny / Depoitre / Arnautovic

    2ft / £0.7itb

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

      Arnie to Walcott

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

      Mentioned United attack and I think it's a good idea, maybe Mahrez, Arnie to Pogba/Martial, Walcott?

    3. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Get Christensen in for Alonso and then you'll have the same issues as me.

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        I don't want your issues.

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

    I'm genuinely thinking about getting in Sanchez, not based on how he played today, lol, United will want blood, Hudds is the perfect ceiling to do it and it is by far the best fixture this gw

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I'm getting some United attack I think.

    2. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Was considering that myself - would be a potentially explosive differential captain pick.

      But not sure I can bring myself to do it after tonight when I could have KDB instead.

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

        Understandable, I have 3 City so it's Sanchez or go cheap for me

        1. Reuser
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          I have 3 too, but the plan is to sacrifice Aguero for Wilson, bring in KDB/Sanchez and replace Pope and Kenny for DDG and Jones in an almighty -12 point mini-wildcard.

          Figure this is the game to do it....

  19. pakornk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Need help with this team. Would you WC? Who would you take out first?

    Ddg, Fab
    Alonso, Jones, Masuaku, Dunk, Kiko
    Salah, Sterling, Mahrez, Richarlison, Shaqiri
    Firmino, Kane, Niasse

  20. F4L
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Mawson or Maguire?

  21. Mooster©️
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Would you get Walcott in for Lingard or Shaqiri,
    or Qaner to Wilson?

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Quaner to Wilson

  22. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Save the FT?

    Pickford
    Otamendi,Jones,Alonso
    Sterling,Salah,Son,Mahrez,Shaqiri
    Kane,Wilson

    elliot,dunk,ogbonna,depoitre

    1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      save

  23. Yome
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Sell Lingard? Looks like Mata will start ahead of him this weekend.

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

      Yes, think he'll be the fall guy

  24. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Kabasele. Finally. Some points.

    Obviously he’s 3rd on my bench. Crumbs.

  25. RashFraud
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Callum Wilson a good differential to have over the next 4gw? Has STO hud NEW lei

  26. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Kun owner, keeping or try replace with budget striker and strengthen midfield?
    Thanks.

    1. Winners900
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      crazy to sell, my captain

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

      Don't sell now, would rather sell him in gw28 for Firmino (assuming you have Kane) to do it

  27. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    http://prntscr.com/i8ec1t Save or get Wilson and Hegazi/Daniels?

  28. :
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Walcott 2012/13 194 points, 14 goals, 13 assists, 23 BPs, £9.3m.

    Has he turned back the clock??

  29. MGMT
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    A. Rudiger + Yedlin + Ogbonna + Shaqiri + Morata

    B. Laporte + Francis +3.9 + Sanchez + Wilson

    (Already have 4 nailed defenders)

  30. Tazah
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    just going to close my eyes for the next two days and do nothing.... carry the transfer over

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      good lad

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

      same