[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. parkerdip
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    the best site for live football scores has got to be flashscore.com!

    It updates pretty much instantly after it happens

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

    Assist?

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

      jonjo

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

      Ayew serious man no shelvey.

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

    Walcott - Payet
    Sakho - Gomis

    It's on the cards if Sakho blanks

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

      needs more Kun

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

        Rooney to Kun GW 4

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

          you able to afford that?

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

            I'll make it work

  4. Danos96
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Gomis (C) GET IN!

  5. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Well not surprised that I picked wrong player from Gomis / Sakho

  6. Rolls-Royce
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Looks like Ki> shelvey was a good call indeed!

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

      Till the red card

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        jealous?

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

    Wow, to those that captained Gomis, good punt and well done!

    1. Top 210 Club
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Thx m8,hopefully more to come!

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        cheers man

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

        I never even considered getting him!

    2. Robben Mee Blind
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers but could do with another one as I took Lukaku out to get him in. Then again, would have only captained Rooney or Pelle instead I suppose

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

      thanks sir... finally something to shout about 🙂

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

        Wish I could say the same! Haha. Fingers crossed on Benteke (C)!

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

    Bit of déjà vu with this age week so far

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

      *game

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

    Need to pick players who don't get that many YC.. Last gw 4 YC and this 2 so far!

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Indeed, even captained Pelle for good measure!

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

        Exactly!

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

    Swansea better have a CS..

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

      Long time to go!

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

    Bleurgh, wanted Gomis (c) but didnt want to waste transfer on Sakho.

  12. Gregor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I might just have to throw my wildcard at this.

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

    Gomis is that guy i talked up all pre season but didn't follow my own advice.

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Looks mint.

  14. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Aguero Gomis Sakho frontline to be

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      thats what i have, very proud 🙂

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

        Same!

    2. Fiona B
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Will be mine

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

      might try and get to that

      means waiting 1 more week for Kun

  15. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Celtic 2-0 up. Scenes.

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

    Come on you feckers, score some points..

  17. FootballFanatic365
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Does the FT Add up after using the wildcard... Or they are exhausted.

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      No they are reset.

  18. proczell
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Roo and Ozil -> Gomis and Sanchez?

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

      Too early..

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      yep

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

    Gomis's celebration always makes me feel uncomfortable

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

    Have both Gomis and Sakho (c). Come on Diafra!

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

    24 points already this week, United top of the table
    I love this season ....so far

    1. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Aren't you a Norwich fan?

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

    GOMIS scored... now i want WIJNALDUM to score... and PAYET 🙂

  23. Cilly Bonnolly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Sunderland and Leicester clean sheets? What's the chances? Need them to get back in my minileague running.

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

      Leicester unlikely

    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      It's a banker. Start celebrating.

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

        Hahaha.

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

    Did Walcott to shelvey last night before price drop

    Feeling good about the assist even though I won't get the points..

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

    Sakho scoring I can feel it

  26. Judeksi
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Sakho's getting close.. He'll score tonight.

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

      Tonight?

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

        It is tonight where I am

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

      I bet he will, good looking guy, but what about in this game?

  27. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Janmaat yc

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

    Yellowmatt

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

    Payet -> Sakho goal is coming..

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

      Let's leave out the Payet part, alright? 😉

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

    Pelle --> Gomis worth the -4 to fund Rooney --> Aguero
    Wanted to delay the Aguero transfer one more week but Rooney doesn't look like he's close to scoring soon

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

      Great moves imo.