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

    Honestly is Mahrez a good option in the long run?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      No.

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        you'll keep saying no
        he'll keep scoring

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

      Best at that price for me. Reason I got him

    3. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Cheap and scores goals. What's not to like?

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

      Who knows, in the short term though yes

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

      For 5.6m he's currently the best cheap option. Better than picking some defensive 4.5m Mid who'll do nothing all season

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

        As a fourth mid, is he a good option?

        1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Yes, read my recent article.

    6. Huddersfield
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Mahrez Albrighton Brady ( especially when Olsson comes back ) Shelvey u need to get one at least

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

    Sebastián Coates Who Bring you in my teaaaaaaaaaaaaaam ?

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      looooooooool

    2. Huddersfield
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      nothing to do , put the blame on that Youness

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

    Anyone here have lukaku?

    1. Hakuna Juan Mata
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      My rival on FPL captained him :'(

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Anyone who had him would likely have been ridiculed on here in pre-season due to his fixs.

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

    Can't believe how happy I am with one goal this entire GW haha.

  5. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Wow so this week is already a disaster as well.

  6. Hakuna Juan Mata
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Have Schmeichel on my team and nearly had a heartattack when he wrecked Sakho lol

  7. Big Jari Litmanen
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Horrendous game week so far

  8. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone else still without a goal or CS for the season 😀

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

      o/

    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      😀

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

      🙂 /

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

      yep

    5. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I was till 5mins ago.

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

      Yep. Woot woot.

    7. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Yes.

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

      Just the Rooney assist.

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

      No goals, captained my one CS 😎

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

      o/

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

      Better here , no CS one Goal Scorer ( Scoring 3 )

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

      0/

    13. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Ah plenty of good company 😆

    14. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Yes. Ruddy and huth are giving me hope.

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

      yo

    16. ManUtdFan_UK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Yes. Unbelievable.

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

      No goal.

      But have Darmain. Thank god.

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

    Currently on 7 from 6 including (C). 🙂

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Show off 😀

  10. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I think the best way to turn things around is to get Haz, Kun & Alexis in... need to turn to tried & tested big hitters. No more relying a a load of 8m-ers to bring in points 🙁

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

    When will it end

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

      Anyone who has a big score must have made either mistakes or doesn't really play the game..

    2. Gr3g
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I think in May?

  12. Huddersfield
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Whittaker Barkley Mahrez Chadli Bandwagons

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

      Chadli isn't really a bandwagon though. He's a good FPL player.

  13. Chenku╰☆╮
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Leicester > Whm > Arsenal.. The season so far!!!!

  14. ktk_interista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Is Mahrez the new Yaya, Ramsey , Michu or the new Ulloa/Naismith? Can Leceister keep this up?

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      As long as they're not in Europa!

      1. ktk_interista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Do you expect a top half of the table finish?

        1. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          At this rate yea.

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      remember Ulloa last year...

    3. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      The new Michu I'd say.

      1. ktk_interista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Michu played for Swansea though. A much better team.

  15. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    We all dream of a team of Nacer Chadlis.

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

    Rooney's my highest scorer.

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

      Same

      1. Moore FPL
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Just give me a CS, assist, goal, anything!

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

    pretty b.s on that no penalty call on sakho.

  18. Moore FPL
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I don't understand FF anymore :-/

  19. 2 Girls 1 Schlupp
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Panti Henessey
    Azpi Cedric Kosc Huth Francis
    Ritchie Hazard Sterling Wally
    Pelle Sakho Rooney

    wildcard??

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

      No. Azpi may score a hat trick next week.

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

      A bit late mate, Ritchie, Wally fell in price...

      1. Ziro Becomes One
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Ritchie not fallen yet

  20. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Not even 60 minutes gone lads...

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

      Plenty more clean sheets to be lost

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

      Yep, more points deductions to come.

  21. Sepp Blattered
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    How's West Ham been especially Payet or Sakho?

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Poor.
      Easy to defend V arsenal but no plan to beat the slick Leicester!

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

    0.5 short for Rooney --> Aguero

    A) Koscielny --> Shaw
    B) Pelle --> Gomis
    C) Wildcard now instead of after gw4 and get both (or even Darmian instead of Shaw)

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      B

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

        Cheers, Pelle does have Watford and Norwich ahead though...
        Manchester has Newcastle and Swansea ftr

    2. Ridgewell's scores
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      B

  23. FrancescoLazio
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Stay quiet Kane

  24. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Wow, Southampton are absolutely terrible this season.

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

      Dutch Philosphy 😉

  25. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Deeney and Lens do something!

  26. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Chadli! Finally some points.

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

    Chadli deserves nothing with that haircut. 😯

  28. Mary
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    The way things aroe going i'll be going into gameweek 3 without my team scoring a goal

  29. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Walcott to Chadli was inspired now that I see Chadli playing up top in a 442