[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. Licky
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    That WC button is looking awful friendly right now.

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Delete button looks tastier! 😀

  2. Geordienufc1
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Fantasy team going fantastically (yea, right), and now Newcastle looking ripe for a pummelling. Another great evening! 🙁

  3. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Montero has a tough of the Pablo's about him

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      *touch

    2. SW6
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Looks a great player, won't score enough goals to be a great FPL pick imo though

  4. COTTEE_AND_FRANK
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Time to wildcard random picks.....will have more luck!

  5. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    God damn Janmat.

    I've got a both teams to score accumulator that only needs a Newcastle goal. Have Newc looked threatening even before the red?

  6. Bucky Barnes
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Swansea players for next week against a very poor Sunderland defence looking good, wish I had some :-/

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Might get one in

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

      Gomis for Rooney I wonder?

  7. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Diouf misses a sitter

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

    First he tears Ivanovic apart and now he gets Janmaat sent off after 42 mins. Montero isn't bad is he?

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Not a fpl prospect

  9. Red Star Toro
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Come on Kane

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

    No saves for Ruddy yet 😕

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

      I'd just take the CS if I were you. 😆

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

        🙂

  11. Budweiser
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Mahrez benched FML! Why did you do this to me Mane!!

    1. COTTEE_AND_FRANK
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      2nd week in a row I've got mahrez benched!!

  12. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Please, a Norwich clean sheet is all I want FPL, please

  13. Adderz
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Going into half time with a glorious 10 points

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Same

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

      7 (-4) here

    3. Tinydancer
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      10 seems decent

      1. BenDavies
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Mind linking your team?

    4. shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Still waiting for my first goal.. 🙁

    5. Matt
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      7 from 6 🙂

  14. The 12th Man
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Mahrez on my bench, doh. Gomis (c) tho

  15. parkerdip
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    whoever advised me to play Mahrez over Oxford as if Leicester score he will be among the goals I thank you!

  16. Surgical Attack
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    WC looks so tempting right now. Still kneejerky right?

  17. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    This is desperate.

  18. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Leicester better then arsenal.

    Fact.

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

      Arsenal will win tomorrow

      1. Matt
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I bloody hope not

        😉

    2. Exeter Gently
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      you are deluded

  19. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    To all those that commented on my draft team containing Smalling and Gomis and said it wasn't any good - I curse you!!!

    1. Caesar, Hot Mustache
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Lool.

  20. Caesar, Hot Mustache
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    oh c'mon Sakho! I can manage Schmeichel's save points

  21. Milner4eva
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    im still refusing to buy mahrez

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

      I don't think I can anymore 🙁

  22. Nabs Kebabs
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    CHADDERZZZZZZZZ

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

    Chadli 😀

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

      Bavies assist in UFPL too 🙂

  24. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    CHADLIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

  25. TekkersFC
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    CHADLI YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

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

    sick of this game

  27. Ayew Serious
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Goaaaal! Chadli

  28. Shrimp On The Barb
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    CHADLI YESSSSSSSSSSS OMFG OMFG

    1. clownbot2000
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Gomis vs Sunderland next week how can I not get him in. Almost hoping Wilson has a bad game to make the decision easier.

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

    chadli goal