Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Monday

The final match of Gameweek 32 arrives this evening as Liverpool entertain struggling Newcastle at Anfield. Brendan Rodgers’ side are reeling from back-to-back losses against United and Arsenal have all but ended their Champions League hopes, though the Reds will be looking to build on their midweek cup win at Blackburn.

Philippe Coutinho will be hoping to add to his Ewood Park winner and improve upon a run which has harvested a single assist in the last four Gameweeks. Jordan Henderson has struck in four of the last five league fixtures and is the Merseysiders’ form man as Fantasy managers are afforded the chance to scout their assets ahead of double Gameweek 34. Elsewhere for the home side, Raheem Sterling will be looking to return to form against a defence with just two shut-outs in the last 19 Gameweeks – he seems poised to start up front after Daniel Sturridge was ruled out with yet another injury.

John Carver’s side arrive on the back of a four-match losing streak that has seen them score a single goal. With Papiss Cisse still suspended, the Magpies look likely to struggle again and with injuries hitting hard at the back, there’s been little on offer to grab our attentions on Tyneside. With four home fixtures in the final six, in addition to trips to Leicester and QPR, the upcoming schedule suggests Carver’s men could bring in the points if they can start performing.

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  1. Tony Warner Fan Club
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    🙁

  2. Punty
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Omg Sterling.. that second goal would've really helped me

  3. Boydinho
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    sterling = essential

  4. 4vets
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    That's finishing 🙂

  5. The Enlightener
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    OMG. Miss of the century.

  6. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Sterling= England's great hope...

  7. Sif
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Sterling must be a non sterling owner.

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

    Rodgers *tears up contract*

  9. Back to Back Ballacks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Abeid 40/1 here for next goal, savage value

  10. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    How is that even possible? 😆

  11. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Coutinho for DGW then?

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

    Borini. Great.

    1. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      He is

  13. lifes a pitch
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Sterling only cares that arsenal qualify for cl

    1. Desertbug
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      LOL

  14. 4vets
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Cabella is far too good for this Newcastle team.

    1. Wouter
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      As is Janmaat.

  15. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    That miss was like something off Football Manager

  16. Wouter
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Liverpool could have paid Raheem Sterling £150,000 a week for two and a half years for how much they paid for Lovren.

  17. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Here's borini

    The man rodgers stepped in to stop the 14m transfer to sunderland

  18. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Lol at Rogers doing his annoying smug goal celebration then realising he missed 😆

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

      Hate that celebration

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

    Coutinho deserves to be in champions league...

  20. Tony Warner Fan Club
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Meh, Sterling already scored. That's good enough for me.

    1. Desertbug
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Here you go, free points!

      ..oh, wait, what?
      You don't want them?

      **shrugs**

    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Guessing you're happy around the 1mill mark overall then 😉

  21. The Enlightener
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    If retirement has a phone it

    1. The Enlightener
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Post fail. Move along please. Nothing to see here.

    2. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      U wot?

    3. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Eh?

      1. The Enlightener
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Was gonna say if retirement has a phone it should call Glen Johnson. I'll get my coat and hat, briefcase, umbrella.....

  22. Punty
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Joe Allen is having a standard Joe Allen-game, 75% pass accuracy, 1 tackle, 0 key passes.

    Compare to the other Liverpool midfielders:

    Henderson, 95% pass accuracy, 3 key passes, 1 tackle
    Lucas, 90% pass accuracy, 0 key passes, 8 tackles

    1. Punty
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Isn't Average Joe something in America?

      1. 4vets
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Australia?

        1. BUZZBOMB
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Average Joe Miller from the early 2000's was a decent striker in the Aussie league - ex Celtic and Aberdeen.

          Someone once told me that if you have Joe Allen in your FPL team, he's like that little turd that no matter how hard you try, it won't flush away week after week and he'll still be there come January...

      2. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Yes

        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          A gym taking on the juggernauts through the medium of dodgeball.

    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      And Gerrard?

  23. JÆKS ⭐
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Moreno currently on 2 bonus, cmon!

    1. Ludo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Long way to go!

      1. Ludo
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Up to 3 now!

  24. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Guttierez equaliser would be nice.

  25. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Defenders all in the BPs ahead of Sterling/ Hendo atm

    1. Punty
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Missed chances will do that..

    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      wait till Skrtel is back

    3. Konig Luther
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Hendo with 2

      1. Konig Luther
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        1 now

      2. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        They all changed the moment I posted!

  26. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Any comments on this WC draft?

    Mignolet Pantilimon
    Ivanovic Skrtel Alderweireld PvA Bruce
    Hazard Sanchez Fabregas Henderson Boyd
    Agüero Giroud Vardy

  27. Lawrø
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Newcastle are giving Coutinho way too much space

  28. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Not long ago people were talking about Sissoko beeing on his way to bigger clubs. Is he really that good? Seen nothing from him lately.

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Would be good to give energy to a midfield of technical players.

    2. The Enlightener
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      He glitters at times, but not sure he's gold.

  29. Ludo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Great reception for Gutierrez.

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

      +1

  30. 4vets
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Nice for Jonas 🙂