[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. Pavsboot
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I just want a goal...

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

    Still waiting for points..

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

    Think I may leave (c) on Gomis next week for Sunderland.

    1. President Giggs
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I'm very tempted. Was gonna go Kun but Everton looked strong defensively today

  4. Our Man Charlie
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Payet captain fail punt 🙁

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

      Not yet, another 45.

      1. President Giggs
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        This, so much negativity around here

  5. The Light Knight
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Fantastic half by the Canaries (amply helped by the woeful Black Cats)

  6. Jay Jay Okocha
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    MY FIRST POINTS YAYYY

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

    Schmeichel practically closelined Sakho. WTF!?

    1. PSEBJ27
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      John Cena's in the building, and the refs are just as dumb

  8. Tommytour
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Schmeichel lucky not to be sent off

  9. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Oh great now Newcastle will sit back
    Please do something Wijnaldum (C)

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

      wtf

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

      wow

  10. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Chadli strikes. Here we go.

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

    Why did I think Coates is a better option than Huth this week?? Sunderland are awful!!!

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

      Popular move

    2. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      .... And me.

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

    Typical I wildcarded my double Leicester defence for a double West Ham defence :'D

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

    YESSS! After Rooney(C) and Cedric, Mahrez and Chadli helping me make a comeback in my ML!

  14. U-jin King™
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    PVA -->?

    1. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Swansea defender.

  15. T Money
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Sakho clearly fouled in the box there :@

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

    Surely the Swans could get a CS against 10 men as I have Naughton and Fabianski.

  17. 2 Girls 1 Schlupp
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Now the ref too is going against me 🙁

  18. Tomeister
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Spurs looking seriously good versus Stoke.

    1. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      How's Kane?

  19. Debauchy
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    What a joke , no pen for WH !

  20. super zlatan
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone have a rope I can borrow?

    Thanks.

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

      Not funny !

    2. Alan The Llama
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Asphixy w@nk?

    3. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Car broken down Zlat ?

      1. super zlatan
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Exactly Evs 😉

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

    Clear peno for WHU

  22. Nobodinho
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    1st goal of the season. Thanks Nacer!

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

    Whose on pens for West Ham?

    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Doosra

      1. Our Man Charlie
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        🙂

    2. Fudge
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      noble

  24. cricketmad787
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    0 goals, 2 assists, o clean sheets, 4 YC

    1. cricketmad787
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      so far

    2. sambyy
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Well I have only one assist so...

    3. Red Devil Swede
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      2 goal, 2 assists, 0 CS, 6 YC so far this season

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

    How's Sakho playing lads?

    1. Jon Snow
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      West Ham in general not amazing but Sakho is decent. Unlucky not to get a pen just now, could easily have been Leics down to 10 men as it's a clear foul in the box.

  26. PSEBJ27
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I'm actually really enjoying this week...GW 1 wildcard had its bonuses

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

      true

  27. Jolly Good
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I couldn't get mahrez in last week because of 3 in def already .. Double keeper + huth 🙁

    Oh well at least my team is winning

    Go Leicester !!!

  28. Frank Black
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Chadli has scored my very first goal this season....in the meantime Sakho has been killed by Schmeichel with a clothesline, it was clearly a penalty but naaah...let's move on.

  29. Punty
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Matter goal and Albrighton assist? Ft this I'm day drunk and will wildcard now