[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
13 September 2014 4889 comments
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The Gameweek shifts to the three o’clock kick-offs, with half a dozen matches providing the focus for Fantasy managers, before Liverpool host Villa at Anfield for the evening clash.

It’s fair to say that the bulk of our attention will turn to Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea look to maintain their 100% start to the season against the only side who can match that record – Swansea City. All eyes will be on Diego Costa who has four goals to his name and sports the armbands for thousands of Fantasy managers this weekend.

Elsewhere, we’ve big expectations of Ronald Koeman’s new-look Saints at home to Newcastle, while we’re also monitoring the performances of budget midfield options – Wilfried Zaha and George Boyd – in Palace’s meeting with Burnley at Selhurst Park; both are named in the starting lineup.

The remaining three encounters find Sunderland hosting Spurs, Stoke looking to build on their Etihad victory against Leicester at the Britannia and West Brom taking on Everton at the Hawthorns.

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

  1. Jack Frost
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    4.0 GK.... maybe not... but hamer played.

    Ben Hamer, Leicester’s only change for the injured Kasper Schmeichel, demonstrated early nerves on his Premier League debut and certainly looked unconvincing in one jump against Peter Crouch.

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Kasper had a knee injury, don't think he;s nailed yet

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        For how long is Kasper injured?

        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          should be back next week

  2. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Why did I get Balo?

    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Hype ?

    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      He just nearly scored - its coming

    3. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      lone striker in free scoring team ...

  3. freddiegriffin17
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Yes just found out costa was my captain, had pelle and mirallas aswell 🙂

    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      How superbly casual is that? 🙂

  4. Jairzinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Liverpool really need to bring Stirling on at halftime to save this match.

    1. Woy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      they will, annoyingly

      1. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Not annoying unless you've captained Stirling and vice captained Costa.

        1. Woy
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          o/

        2. Lawrø
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          o/

    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Bit embarrassing if they can't play Villa at home without him?

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Villa have started the season well, don't judge on past seasons or perception

        1. MJ6987
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          True dat

        2. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          and tbf they don't have Sturridge either. Still should be better, though.

          1. sinik
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            Liverpool are decent at best tbh..Suarez was a huge asset to them. take out Sturridge and Sterling and they're mediocre.

            1. Super PVA - Small Spuds
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Here you are again. United comment. One half.

              1. sinik
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                you're boring buddy.

          2. Licky
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            Lack pace upfront, problem was Villa started on the front foot, got the goal, now they can sit tight, allow Liverpool to try and break them down.

  5. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    I have Huttinjo on the bench and brought Clyne longterm for a hit. I need only Liv to score and that is it...

    1. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I'd say you want a Villa CS - better chance of Hutton earning you some money. Not like you're getting the points either way...

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Huttinjo is CS master !!!

  6. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    RAHEEM Time

    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      coming on?

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        no, still not. Second half IMO

  7. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Clevery > Balotelli/Lallana/Markovic/Lovren/Albertom

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      who is Albertom?

      1. Super PVA - Small Spuds
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Alberto M

    2. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Only just realized it's you 😆

  8. jaguar shark
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Damn, looks like sterling is gonna rest on ucl weeks...

    1. Wouter
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Not after these 45 minutes of football.

    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Rodgers hinted that in his presser

      1. jaguar shark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Time to replace??

        1. MJ6987
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          I wouldn't have thought so

  9. Sif
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Krul - Mannonne
    Cahil - Debuchy - Clyne - Chester - Wisdom
    Fabregas - Ramsey - Sterling - Siggy - Davis
    Rooney - Costa - Naismith

    WC?

    Rooney > Aguero
    Davis > Schneiderlin
    Naismith > Welbeck
    Cahill > Someone
    Debuchy > Someone

    1. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I would just ship debuchy. No need for wildcard. Control that knee

  10. Pedram
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Come on you Raheem 🙂

  11. PogChamp
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    City's next 17 fixtures.

    Chelsea (H)
    Hull (A)
    Aston Villa (A)
    Spurs (H)
    West Ham (A)
    Man Utd (H)
    QPR (A)
    Swansea (H)
    Southampton (A)
    Sunderland (A)
    Everton (H)
    Leicester (A)
    Crystal Palace (H)
    West Brom (A)
    Burnley (H)
    Sunderland (H)
    Everton (A)

    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      What?

    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      don't forget CL games as well

    3. Mulder
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks?

    4. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      ?

    5. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Similar to everyone elses?

    6. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      What about their last 17 matches?

    7. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      OK. Will this be a regular thing or one off?

      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Maybe it could be a new regular Article?

        1. Podge
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          😆

        2. PogChamp
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Useful information that. And saved people at least 3 clicks. Sticky material.

    8. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I was just wondering that , thanks.

    9. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      All their difficult games are at home, for the rest of the year. Should be right up there at Christmas.

    10. PogChamp
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Sorry not all got posted. I meant to say how easy it looked.

    11. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Wow

  12. potatoace
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Ballo deserves a BAP if he manages to keep his cool for this whole match.

  13. Carl@streetkids.com.au
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Where's Suarez gone?

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Suspended.

    2. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      he bit the dust

    3. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Bitten off more than he can chew!!

  14. Scab
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    which one to take out, ivanovic, sterling, or ramsey

    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Why ?

    2. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Who for, Troll?

    3. Randy_Marsh
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      None it's just one of those weeks

    4. Frank Black
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      All of them.

  15. Kuqi Monster
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    So next int break is before gw8, shift in fixtures for a few teams, will have seen how the new signing are settling in, may be a good time to WC...

    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Might well be. Either that or a DGW later on

      1. Kuqi Monster
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Have never managed to hold for a DGW late in the season, always manage to score reasonably well without, will see how it goes.

        1. MJ6987
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Same here!

    2. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Yeh I'm thinking the same

  16. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    lol moreno

  17. Green Arrow
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Just bring Sterling on already ffs!

  18. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Sterling warming up:(

  19. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    DAMNIT! 😐

    Moreno assist so nearly

    1. Super PVA - Small Spuds
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I know

  20. Randy_Marsh
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Unlucky Moreno owners 🙂

  21. DIegoCosta19
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    damn moreno coulda got an assist

  22. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Pretty happy with my Moreno pick. He will get plenty of attacking points this season

    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Agreed I have too but only got for attack potential and cleanies are a bonus

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Tbc.

    3. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      some defensive ones would be nice also !

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        *crucial actually.

    4. Podge
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      absolutely, plays left wing mostly.

    5. Super PVA - Small Spuds
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Yah

  23. Sebbo29
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    cue Sterling introduction at HT

  24. Randy_Marsh
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Been cursing myself all day over not capt Costa, I'm sure I'm not the only one

    1. Woy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      o/

    2. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Ive been cursing you too.

  25. Yome
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Real : Casillas – Arbeloa, Pepe, Ramos, Coentrao – Kroos, Modric, James – Bale, Benzema, Ronaldo.

    Atlético : Moya – Juanfran, Miranda, Godin, Siqueira – Gabi, Tiago, Koke, Raul Garcia - Jimenez, Mandzukic.

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Imagine that attack against Pool's defence 😆

    2. Randy_Marsh
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      No surprises there, James just doesn't help that team balance, Ancelotti has some job trying to get Madrid playing as good as last season

  26. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Massive gap in midfield without Allen. Too much emphasis on attack in team selection. Rodgers will change it, like he's done 2 years in a row. Lovren has been piss poor, at fault for the goal.

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Personally would do Couts to Lucas then at 60 mins Lallana to Sterling. Let's see what happens

      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Personally would beg Agger to come back.

      2. Super PVA - Small Spuds
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Couts been poor again

    2. Licky
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      You sure Berb, the main problem has been breaking Villa down, this isn't going both ways.

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Main problem is lack of men in central midfield. Their 3 walking over SG and Hendo. But Lovren at fault for the goal

  27. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone with Sterling (c) and Costa (vc) will be sitting a little uncomfortably...

    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Although, Sterling could easily come on and run riot

      1. Podge
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        1 pointer incoming

    2. Woy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      yup, sterling will come on too

    3. tutankamun
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      That's me. And Larsson 1st sub...

      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Ouch!

    4. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      He was warming up before HT so will see some minutes for sure

    5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      That would be many. And me.

    6. chrrizzy
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      My rival in the minileague has those two choices so I'm hoping for Sterling to get some playing time

      1. freddiegriffin17
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        ive got costa as captain

  28. Podge
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    I wonder what Citys next 17 fixtures are ?

    1. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Ok don't make a meal of it

    2. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      😆

    3. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Really not good

      No easy home fixtures & and only playing the rubbish teams away

      ...or so I read 🙂

    4. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      See Hot Topics

    5. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      plan for 17 gw?

  29. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Baines getting 3 BAPs?

    1. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      yes

  30. A Defender's Nightmare
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Repost:

    Is JWP due an assist to be added to him in FPL?

    Cheers.