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

    Payet (C) thank you

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

    Bandwagons just don't stop

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

    Think Kouyate....

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

    Redmond

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

    It just pranged the back of the net.

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

    Redmond 3-0

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

    stupid sakho needs to fking do something for once all he does is get in the way like a fking pylon

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

    Brilliant finish to be fair to him.

  9. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Get in Payet! That Ayew goal was short lived. Irrelevant now.

  10. Grantcfc11
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    3-0 Norwich Redmond again

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

    Ruddy assist?

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

    Sakho assist???

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

      Kouyate

  13. The Berbatouch
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I bought Rudd instead of Ruddy!

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

    Wildcard activated

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

    Payet check
    Ayew check
    Gomis(c) check

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

      Great mate!

    2. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Very nice! Well done

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

      Yeah but u prob used your wildcard already

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

        Check

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

      Well done!

    5. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      WC used? check

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

        Lol, yep

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

    I'd celebrate Payet getting a goal but at this stage I just don't care. WTF is my FPL season so far

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

    Every single bandwagon from GW1 has produced pretty much, this is disastrous.

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

    Goodnight folks

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

    Amazing WC I just had, got Payet, Gomis, Mahrez in

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

    Ayew or chadli?

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

    R.I.P Sunderland

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

    And there goes my last clean sheet 😛

    Any1 else in the no goals AND no clean sheets club?

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

      Yes of course!

  23. Tinchy Sneijder
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    My ML leaders didnt change anything from last week, they captianed Lukaku and Smalling. How did I beat them last year?

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

    THANKS FOR SUGGESTING PAYET OVER AYEW, GUYS!!!

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

      Twat.

    2. dr. Phil
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      he just scored u ungrateful sod

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

    lolderland

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

    Redmond goal

  27. Thick Of It
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Sunderland keeper/defenders abort! Abort!

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

    The casuals are going to be going crazy.

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

    dick is gonna get hr

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

    Is the last man standing league based on overall scores or week by week?