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

    Butland scored the penalty

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

      If only

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

    Advocaat is such a dick. Played the same CB pairing that conceded 4.

    Filosopheeee

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

    Never trust Spurs defenders.

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

      Exactly! Rule 1.

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

      x2 now

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

    Aguero, ozil, hazard and mert to save my game week

    1. Ronhaar2693
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      an Ozil hattrick and Goals for the above 3 and I am flying

    2. #WinterIsNotComing
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      2 pts for each. 8 pts to save your GW

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

    Goal. Somewhere

  6. The Machine
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Sakho is lacking confidence in front of the goal. Been saying it all week. Unfortunately got him in week 1 so stuck for at least the next game 🙁

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

      He plays Bournemouth next

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

    DIOUFFFFF

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

    Diouf.

  9. JWF
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Lamela is shite. There, I said it.

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

    lol @ Spurs

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

    Diouf goal
    Ireland assist

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

      I knew Ireland was a good pick 😉

  12. Geriatric Unathletic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    East Fife so far 5, Forfar so far 4. I've always wanted to see that score. Unfortunately they are not playing each other though!

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

    Spurs are a joke

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

    Stoke!

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

    MASSIVE LOL @ SPURS

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

    Ruddy !!! Legend !!!

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

    DOOOOOOF goal ?

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

    Oh Spuds, always worth a laugh

  19. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I'm enjoying today if anyones interested. Rooney(C) and Mane my only poor showings...

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

      Monkey, your team is unreal. Are you the results Demi from the future?

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

    Diouf wagon!!

  21. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Butland with another assist? 😯

    😉

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

      Yes

  22. Original Sin
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Once again, who is better to own from West Ham, Sakho or Payet?

    1. #WinterIsNotComing
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Payet

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

      payet

      1. Original Sin
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Even if he is the assister? I thought Sakho would be the finisher of Payet's crosses

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

    Sakho.......

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

      Still...

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

    Spurs collapse

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

    That's what you get for subbing Kane off. Eat that poch

  26. Nicks93
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Feck off Sakho

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

    LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL @SPURS

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

      Mamé Biram

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

    Omfg. That's my first two weeks summed up.

    How did Sakho not score there

  29. The Machine
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    This is what happens when you take kane off

    1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      +1

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

    white hart shame