Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Sunday

Sunday delivers a trio of teams tussling for a top-four spot. Arsenal begin proceedings, with Arsene Wenger’s men seeking to recover from a damaging 2-0 reverse at St Mary’s: the Gunners host a dangerously unpredictable Stoke the Emirates.

Following that, it’s a Dutch Maestro face-off, as Man United and Southampton clash at Old Trafford. Louis van Gaal’s side will put their 10-match unbeaten run on the line against Ronald Koeman’s revived Southampton, buoyed by three wins in the last four.

Fantasy managers will be fixated on the returns of Alexis Sanchez against the Potters as he looks to take the opportunity to topple Eden Hazard atop the Fantasy Premier League midfield rankings. With just a single goal in the last six Gameweeks, another big Sanchez haul is overdue. We’ll also have an eye on Olivier Giroud – back from suspension and bidding to come into our Wildcard equation. Equally, Theo Walcott’s pitch time will be of keen interest – returns for the 8.9-priced midfielder could yet disrupt the template currently being formed.

Angel Di Maria is already part of that Wildcard template, with the Argentine expected to be handed a first start since Gameweek 12 when the Saints pay visit. His role and the impact on Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata is likely to occupy our analysis, while Southampton’s defence will also come under scrutiny against a United attack that’s fired 22 goals at Old Trafford.

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

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  1. Gashead9
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    How do you add a Profile Pic on here?

    1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Gravatar

    2. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Go to http://www.gravatar.com , sign up with the same email address you use for this site, then add your picture on gravatar and it will appear here after a few minutes / hours.

      1. Gashead9
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks!

  2. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Think the only attack from Arsenal worth owning at the moment is Sanchez because of the lot of them he's probably the most nailed on.

  3. Novo
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Leading my H2H opponent by 3 going into United-Saints. I have ADM, he has Clyne and Bertie. 'Squeaky bum time'!

    1. FPLEL
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      He'll probably get 4 points - better hope for an ADM assist , I am 😀

      1. Novo
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Same, one of his double figure scores would be nice! If United score twice I'll hopefully be ok...!

  4. Sánchez
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Is Falcao injured or rested?

    1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Injured

    2. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Apparently injured in training... Ditching for Kun.

      1. Sánchez
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers. Same here then.

  5. turd ferguson
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    New Years resolution.... Ignore the captain polls

    1. Pinturicchio
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      If I had captained Sanchez and started Downing I'd be close to 90 now.

      1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I'm on 87 without if. 🙂

      2. John t penguin
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        If my uncle had a couple thousands more pounds I would have two aunts

        1. Boss Hogg
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          ?

    2. Podge
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      +millions

  6. Curves in Alderweireld Plac…
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    9 years, 5 months ago

    RP

    can anyone please tell me how Man Utd are lining up?

    NBCSN has this Man Utd formation

    Jones Smalling Blind
    Shaw Rooney
    Mata Carrick ***
    Di Maria Rvp

    1. Ludo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Replied previous page.

      Jones, Smalling and Blind back three. Valencia and Shaw wing backs. Carrick sitting deeper behind Rooney and Mata in midfield. Di Maria supporting van Persie in attack.

    2. theloveburglar
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      looks like a 4-4-2 diamond to me

      ddg

      valencia jones smalling shaw

      carrick

      rooney blind

      mata

      di maria rvp

    3. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Sky reckons:

      Jones Smalling Blind
      Valencia Carrick Blind Di Maria Shaw
      Rooney RVP

      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Hmm, that's not right...

        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          They must be blind to the fact that there are 2 Blinds.

        2. Curves in Alderweireld Plac…
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          lol

      2. John t penguin
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Double blind is big bet

    4. Curves in Alderweireld Plac…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      thanks all

    5. fedolefan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Can rooney play any deeper? Reckon DDG will be playing higher up.

  7. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    This clean sheet really rubs salt in the Debuchy wound.

    1. Kno
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      indeed, really annoying

    2. Cesc, Drogs & Rock and …
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Deep Heat would be better.

    3. jdoyle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Just like Azpi yesterday

  8. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Bardsley not even on the bench. Is he dropped or injured?

    1. Ludo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      We don't know, unfortunately...

  9. davies
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Wasilewski or Baird? (Got Wisdom)

    1. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Ditto.

  10. banskt
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    My rank before today was 10,0028. I have Sanchez. Is it possible to get to the the 4-digit? Or, will the Sanchez captainers oust me out?

    1. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      No chance. You need about 200 points.

    2. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Unlikely if you don't have any other players.

      93% of top 10k own Sanchez but 4% captained him.

      With Man United players & stoke/southampton i'd guess not but you never know.

      1. Volley127
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        ... until the ranks update

    3. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      No because that number is 100k

  11. Honeyman07 42
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    This a good WC team?

    De Gea (Green)
    Alderweirld Clyne Bertrand Taylor Wisdom
    ADM Fabregas Hazard Silva Sanchez
    Berahinho Kane Austin

    Bera may move so Ings?

    1. ralfb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Kuns missing

    2. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Well it's missing a top quality striker...

      1. Honeyman07 42
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Is he worth 12 mil tho.. I doubt it...

  12. mitro
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    So many maestros on the pitch. Only person they need now is...

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Sissoko

      1. FPLEL
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        This, so much.

    2. Curves in Alderweireld Plac…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Messi

    3. Art Vandelay
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Austin 😆

    4. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Ronaldo.

    5. mitro
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      the grav

  13. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    What will be arsenal first XI when everyones fully fit ?

    Giroud
    Walcott/Ox? Cazorla/Ozil? Sanchez
    Ramsey Flamini

    1. Jimbo123
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Wilshire instead of flam, with Walcott, Alexis and Oezil behind Giroud

    2. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Well that's only eight so I'm betting that's not it.

  14. Mattymo23
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    66 points with 2 points from bench and De Gea to play. I'm 27k should I have a big Green arrow?

    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I wouldnt have thought so no

    2. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      A small green, not a big one.

    3. guardian.c
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      probably a small one

    4. nevertrustbony
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      decently sized green

    5. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Red arrow.

  15. UnderstandablyDistraught
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Didn't see the first half. Did the Debuchy injury look serious?

    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Dislocated shoulder. Didn't look good.

      1. UnderstandablyDistraught
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Ouch. Thanks

  16. rohan
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    I want more of

    😯

  17. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Walcott will be so good once he gets back to match sharpness. Getting into great positions even in small stints.

  18. Trading Bear
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Sanchez points haul..Good or Bad news for non-captainers in the Top 10k?

    1. Prime
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      neutral, but it's good fun

    2. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Good, not everyone has him

    3. tm245
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Break even. It is almost point for point as far as the impact.

    4. Podge
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Bad, captainers go past you, way past you.

  19. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Dear mods, can someone sort out the comment history on profile pages please!

    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Forwarded Gnu.

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

        Cheers ILF, a better week for you and still got your WC I see. 🙂

  20. guardian.c
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    1 week midfield punt for 6.0 or less (not Boyd)

    Advice please!!

    1. il Brutto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Puncheon

  21. Crazy RedDevil
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Is rose nailed on???

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Has been all season.

    2. Jax
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      no

    3. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Always has been

  22. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Would a lovely person like to post the amount of added time, cheers

    1. Declan
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      2mins

    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      2

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Sanchez had destroyed me again Bubz 🙁

    3. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      2

    4. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      +2

    5. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      thanks all

  23. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Oooooh when Shrek goes marchin in!

  24. Wouter
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    What a tackle

  25. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Wow! Van Gaal saying Falcao isn't injured, just not selected in the squad.

    1. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I haven't been all that impressed tbh. He needs to do better with that reputation

      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        If I'd never heard of him, I'd be very unimpressed by what we've seen at Utd.

      2. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Same could be said of RVP imo.

  26. theloveburglar
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    shawcross loves a tackle proper defender

  27. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Any chance of Sanchez bonus?

    1. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      No.
      Sidwell takes it all.

    2. ralfb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe one point

    3. fedolefan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      1 I'd say.

      3 for Kos. 2 for the Rhino.

    4. Egg Fried Reus
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah I need more from my captain

    5. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      🙄

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

      Nah.
      Crouch still on for 3, Ospina & Kosc for 2.

    7. tm245
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      77 BPS is a big number. Nice job with captaincy.

    8. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Has Judith Chalmers got a passport...

    9. Podge
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Might squeak 1, if he's lucky

    10. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Sticking by your Heavy Hitter, nice.

    11. Jax
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Granville overtaking Mark???

    12. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I hope he gets MOTM in SKY.

  28. SALVA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Should i do Zaba, Costa > Clyne, Aguero for free?

    Would leave me next week with this:

    Panti
    Azpi/Clyne/Hutton
    Sanchez/Hazard/Downing/Silva
    Rooney/Aguero/Kane

    Yay or Nay?

    1. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Is Azpi definitely going to be fit? Didn't see the injury.

  29. Lucy.
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    The options to resolve my WC money problems:

    Have a 3.9 in my defence OR have a non-playing GK OR downgrade Boyd?

    1. Timtastic03
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Rest of your backline?

      1. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Terry, Clyne, Wisdom, PVA.

        1. Timtastic03
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Baird imo

          1. Timtastic03
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Nvm, just realised that's a WBA double up. Don't like Wasie

    2. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Have a 3.9.

      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        How often do you need your 3rd sub, really?

        1. Calm
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          You will when you have 7 players before the DGWs

    3. UnderstandablyDistraught
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      the first

    4. Tiki-Taka
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Non-playing GK

    5. reeceon
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Get in Hamer (4.0 but will rise tonight), he will play next week at least

    1. Cesc, Drogs & Rock and …
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      What, the Debuchy bit?