[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
15 August 2015 3201 comments
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Having witnessed Everton school a bitterly disappointing Southampton in their own backyard, Saturday affords us another five matches to soak in this afternoon.

Swansea and West Ham look to build on their excellent away performances in Gameweek 1 as they play host to Newcastle and Leicester respectively.

The Swans are heavily fancied for this one – Garry Monk’s side fired 17 attempts at the Bridge last weekend, producing 12 efforts in the area and more shots on target (nine) than any side in the opening round of fixtures. With Newcastle conceding more headed attempts (five) than any side, we’ve opted for Bafetimbi Gomis in this week’s Scout Picks.

Although the Hammers were restricted to just eight efforts in their 2-0 win at Arsenal, they’ll be expecting to go on the offensive against the Foxes. Leicester conceded more big chances (45) than any away side in 2014/15 and ranked third worst for shots inside the box conceded (201).

Sunderland and Norwich go head-to-head at the Stadium of Light as both sides attempt to bounce back from opening day defeats. Looking at the stats, the hosts can expect to face plenty of long-range efforts – only six of Norwich’s 17 attempts against Palace last week were from inside the box.

Promoted Watford welcome West Brom to Vicarage Road, whilst Spurs entertain Stoke at the Lane after both suffered narrow 1-0 losses last time around. Somewhat surprisingly, the Potters afforded their opponents just 24 big chances away from home last year – joint-top for resilience with Chelsea. Mark Hughes’ men only conceded 23 goals in the road – again, mirroring Jose Mourinho’s men – suggesting they were a little unlucky only to manage just four clean sheets outside of the Britannia.

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  1. Hibbopotamus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Leicester > Barca

  2. Yome
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Lol@ Mahrez non owners!!!!!

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Lol @ everyone playing FPL

  3. icywrists23
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    sunderland getting relegated

    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      after 2 games ok

  4. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    mahrez my first mid to score of the new season lol

  5. AIRMILES
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    101,000 NTI this week for Mahrez.

    1. Wouter
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      101,000 people going past me.

      Nvm lol most of them were ahead of me already anyway

  6. schlupptheweek
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Atleast I didn't bench Mahrez unlike Darmian.

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      You benched Darmian?!

      1. schlupptheweek
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah that was stupid. I thought Villa would do well but oh well I'll learn for next time.

  7. Zero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    What a terrible season so far

  8. Fiona B
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Hahahah my wildcard team is killing it Gomis (c), Darman and Mahrez!

    Chasing last week's points they said!

  9. The Machine
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Dont jerk the knee they said....

    Mahrez 🙄

  10. footballoholic
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Yes! Mahrez you beauty

  11. QPR Lad 92
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    This is a total pisstake...

  12. Lyonnais
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I hate Mahrez but I hate my rival even more.

  13. 1569Tippins
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Mahrez goal... well done to anyone who had him last game week...

    I hope this isn't going to be another 'sheep rewarding' season

    1. AIRMILES
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Pure luck on my part that I have him. But I'll take it.

  14. Waynoo
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    gonna have to get mahrez

  15. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Should have bought Gomis, Mahrez, Dier!!!

  16. Scoredelario
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    It is a shame Vardy always plays well and is involved but doesn't seem to get many points

  17. How Mina You
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Honestly, this is completely crazy. Mahrez again?!

    1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Shh should have bought him

  18. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Mahrez bandwagon has just gone had the after-burners ignited!

  19. @ocprodigy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Mahrez is ridiculous.

  20. Fifa las vegas
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I really hate this crap. I'm going back to not giving a toss like I did for most of last season!

  21. seanie3
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    that's Panti gone from my team, just as well I have two FT's but didn't want to be using one of them on a keeper,

  22. El_Shaw
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Whitaker captain 😀

  23. Mindless Freak
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Doosra benched him

    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      For Wanyama...

  24. Original Sin
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Bottomed...

    Riding on Mahrez bandwagon was not a bad decision after all :)..Double point rise coming up

  25. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Albrighton on my bench. Great.

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Martin on mine 🙁

  26. JÆKS ⭐
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Chasing points seems to be the way to win this thing

    1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      He's a 5.5 on set pieces etc, definitely worth it

  27. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    WC looking tempting. Panti just not working out. Only thing going for my team right now seems to be Mahrez

    1. People Get Up And Drive You…
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Only thing left is for Bassong to score, then Brdy. Clean sweep for Nor defenders. :] More threatening than Chelsea defs.

      1. Danstoke82
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I'm very tempted to take out the big hitters in my defence for cheaper options. Azpi and Mert in there currently

  28. banskt
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    This is ridiculous. Mahrez, out of all? And, people are getting lucky even after the knee-jerk?

  29. People Get Up And Drive You…
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    No such thing as home advantage. no caps from now on :]

  30. Yome
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    That is what happen when you don't kneejerk, boom!

    1. 2 Girls 1 Schlupp
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Good thing or a bad thing??

      1. Yome
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        People are too cautions and don't want to use their FT or take hits. Then they miss the bandwagons

        1. Jøssy ⭐
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Exactly! Some people are very judgemental about the supposed "knee jerk" reaction. I always do it, selectively, but I call it reacting quickly to snap up the emerging talent. Well worth the hit this week!!