[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
15 August 2015 3201 comments
Paul Paul
Share:

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.

Paul Is certain he won't make the same mistakes next season. Follow them on Twitter

3,201 Comments Login to Post a Comment
  1. Captain Shirokov
    11 years, 2 months ago

    PLS SAKHO PLS

  2. Sleep Talk
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Jeez. My one glimmer of hope this round..

  3. Bubz
    11 years, 2 months ago

    West Brom are the most boring football team ever

    1. OPTA FPL
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Pulis teams

  4. Tiki-Taka
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Assist for Sunderland? please say PVA

    1. Too Mane Men
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Also wishing this. Not looking likely.

  5. Kerz
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Ruddy was all I had 🙁

  6. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Does anyone know the (c) % for this GW?

    1. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
      11 years, 2 months ago

      You've asked that 3 times already.

      1. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Been answered twice

      2. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        11 years, 2 months ago

        No response

      1. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers Bow 🙂 !

  7. Dempsey
    11 years, 2 months ago

    sickening

  8. Frank Black
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I love this...wonderful, just wonderful...my only possible CS gone at minute 89'.

  9. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    11 years, 2 months ago

    DIE FPL DIEEEEEEE

  10. Raheem S. Archer
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Sunderland managing to ruin my day even further, there goes my CS

  11. Ninja Škrtel
    11 years, 2 months ago

    who the F is Watmor?!?!

  12. Elijah's Wood
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Why was Lescott not playing?

  13. Norb
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Who the F**k is Duncan Wetmore!? Hahaha

    1. Norb
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Watmore*

      1. Exeter Gently
        11 years, 2 months ago

        wetmore is better.

  14. Lizard Lips
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Ruddy my only possible chink of light has gone now too. Worst start ever.

  15. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Still nobody said who scored or assisted the Sunderland goal...

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Watmore

    2. Nabs Kebabs
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Watmore no assist

      😆

  16. Red Star Toro
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Not a single assist, goal, YC or CS this GW. Meh.

    o/

  17. DickFranDyke
    11 years, 2 months ago

    This is too funny!

  18. Hakuna Juan Mata
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Why couldn't it be Defoe 🙁

  19. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Duncan Watmore. Yessssss. Got him in for Hazard!!!

    My Ruddy CS is gone though 🙁

    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I've always said you were a fantasy genius 😉

  20. Mattias
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Back pages are suggesting that I'm gonna be sacked from FPL in the morning.

    1. Ziro Becomes One
      11 years, 2 months ago

      This. 😆

    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      😆

  21. Sleep Talk
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Just one Gomis or Sakho goal, please, let me at least stay above 20 points before this day is over

  22. The Machine
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Brilliant trolling from sunderland as a team

  23. st4rt__
    11 years, 2 months ago

    If I don't laugh I'll cry and wont stop.

  24. DOG GOD IT - KEANE 16
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Help!

    Just logged on and saw tadic and kane subbed off early ...

    Injured or tactical?

    1. Eden Hazardous
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Filosofee

  25. Adderz
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Can anyone beat my titanic score of 13?

    1. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      11 here 😎

    2. Eden Hazardous
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yes....17

    3. Kerz
      11 years, 2 months ago

      9. I have 9.

      1. Az
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Eek xD

    4. SW6
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah I have 21

    5. BabyB
      11 years, 2 months ago

      im on 7pts

      😎

    6. forrie
      11 years, 2 months ago

      4... and I'm trying

    7. Ziro Becomes One
      11 years, 2 months ago

      11 here

    8. Root
      11 years, 2 months ago

      8 points from 5.

      I'm OK with this.

    9. Pavsboot
      11 years, 2 months ago

      12...

    10. Le _ Professeur
      11 years, 2 months ago

      10 😀

    11. Kirton Hoops
      11 years, 2 months ago

      12 from 5 played

    12. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      11 with Kane (C) Schmeichel, Cedric, Mane, Rooney

  26. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Im not getting any cs this term ffssssssss

  27. Cluckfuster
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Is the FPL site on the fritz?

  28. Original Sin
    11 years, 2 months ago

    24 till now, Mert Kolarov, hazard, sterling and wally to go now. Is it just about average going?

  29. Coldplay
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Does anyone else want to WC the f*** out of their team?

    1. Le _ Professeur
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I took this decision 5 mins ago mate 😀

  30. theeribert
    11 years, 2 months ago

    My only return was Bassong. Now that's gone. Unbelievable.