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

    On the other hand, my 17/1 accy is on it's way.

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

      Looking at your grav. Where exactly IS your other hand? 🙂

      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
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        : - )

    2. JAC THE CAT
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      Need Derby

      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 12 Years
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        Ahhhhhh!!!

  2. Zombie
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    10 years, 8 months ago

    I think I am just gonna bookmark Villy Ronka's and Triggerlips' teams and track their transfers/ WC

    Top 1K guaranteed

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

      Is trigger off to a flyer then ?

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

        Nope. None of them are. But I am sure they have been in this position before and still did pretty well. Trusting them of doing the same 😉

      2. Bubz
        • 12 Years
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        No hes doing as terribly as all of us

  3. Bubz
    • 12 Years
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    The only thing that will make this worse will be a Kane goal second half

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

      You mean the only thing that will make this week bearable

      1. Rhys85
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        This!

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

    Ugh.

    Richie set to drop tonight.

    I hate transferring so early in the week, but might need to do Ritchie > Mahrez or Ritchie > Albrighton.

    1. sozopol
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      10 years, 8 months ago

      i know, thinking same

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

      Yessss! love it!

  5. JAC THE CAT
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    Bye bye Pelle

    Helloooo Gomis!

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
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      You know Pelle has Norwich and Watford next right?

      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 12 Years
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        Gomis has the awful Sunderland

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

        And did you see his stats for today? Notably Penalty box touches and SiB?

        1. JAC THE CAT
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Gomis will outscore him

          I still have Mane

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

            I at least hope you're right, cause I have Gomis and not Pelle 😉

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

      Would you do that for -4?

      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 12 Years
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        Nope

  6. SW6
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    Just an Ayew goal, that's all I'm asking for in the 2nd half

    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
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      PLSSSSS

    2. Hakuna Juan Mata
      • 10 Years
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      Your wish has been granted 🙂

  7. Demí
    • 15 Years
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    Oxford off, Cambridge on

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

      There goes the Oxford bandwagon

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

      BOOM

    3. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      What you did there. I see it.

  8. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
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    What if Flecther Westbrom Player Score a Goaaaaaaaaaal am Gonna dance Naked i hop Goal from any one 🙁

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

    Oxford off halftime

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

      Really ?

      1. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
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        Yep

  10. Unliklinho
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    Chadli the highlight of my team so far this week...

  11. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
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    If Ayew scores I quit

    1. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
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      😆

  12. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
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    Sig crossbar

    1. Evs
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      • 16 Years
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      I like Sig, will be getting him later in life...

  13. andy85wsm
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    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Oxford bandwagon over then.

  14. The Machine
    • 12 Years
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    Didnt take long for the english hype to ruin another career

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

    wow! siggy!

  16. Hic Sunt Leones
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Oxford Wagon Derailed

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

    STaylor to Oxford fail

  18. BlzE_94
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Benteke + Mane -> Aguero + Hazard for a hit next gw?

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

      Not for me

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

      How is it possible that you keep 8 in the bank...crazy person

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

    Oxford off

  20. Kerz
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    There's already people who started in GW2 ahead of me.

    At this rate, there'll be GW3 starters ahead of me.

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

    Oxford Bandwagon has just exploded

  22. sozopol
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Mahrez or Albrighton, price no object, if you could have only one?

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

      Mahrez due to pens and he seems to like scoring goals.

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

      Mahrez

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

        Haha...I still remember my post and your reply and others' replies 😀 😀

    3. forrie
      • 14 Years
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      Mahrez, shots on target...

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

    bought siggy this week and he just hit the crossbar, can something please go in my favour now?

  24. forrie
    • 14 Years
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    Roonpig to drop to 10.4 this GW?
    Wally to drop again?

    1. Lizard Lips
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Roon yes, Theo defo if he blanks, a double and a train the other way!

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

        Rooney is touch and go, same as Walcott was last week. He was still in positive territory and only falling slowly last time I looked.

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

    Just lost 2 points from Ayew (C)

  26. The Chosen One...
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Ayew yc

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

      😆

      1. Breadbin
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        This.

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

      Omfg

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

        ^This

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

      Nice. Every little helps at this point.....

    4. BrockLanders
      • 11 Years
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      Hahaha

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

    Cresswell plays further forward then Ivanovic

  28. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
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    Lol things get from bad to worse. Ayew YC

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

    WOW