[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. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Janmaat yellow

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

    A hat trick from Ruddy and that's me sorted.

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

      as long as they all are assisted by Schmeichel

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

      The rate I'm going I'm more then happy with a CS

    3. Root
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Ruddy triple captain?

  3. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Luckily I captained Gomis over Manè 🙂

    Now Sakho and Payet, do your jobs 🙂

  4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    OMG Dier

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

    Goal for Dier, Eriksen assist

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

      Set piece?

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

        Corner

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

    Dier goal

  7. Zero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Dier, Eriksen assist

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

    Dier goal

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

    Dier and Barkley. Deja Vu

    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Aye. Barkley is looking like an option now, especially when playing further forward

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

        Coleman looked good too. I will be looking at them from wk 10

        1. Fifa las vegas
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Week ten 😯

          That's a long way away

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

            Fixtures. I'm a toffee too. I will still enjoy their goals in the meantime.

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

    Eriksen assist Dier goal

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

    Anyone start Butland?

    1. Too Mane Men
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Me. Should have chosen Casper!

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

    Dier goal, Eriksen assist.

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

    Here we go again

    fire up the Dier wagon

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

    Dier is the new Ivanovic.

  15. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Oh no. Eriksen is starting to lure himself in my team.

  16. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I'm so tempted to give up this season. Nightmare.

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

      We're 1.5 weeks in.....

      1. Obi Wan Elokobi
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Never had a start like it. Will be a massive uphill climb wildcarded and team is just as bad as last time.

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

      o/

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

      lmao the 2nd gw is't even finished. lmao the games have just started too. you're funy

      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        He must be with all that laughing you're arse off

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

      your so far ahead of me its scary im like 22 last week and 3 from 3 this week

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

    Dier loves the early season.

  18. PogChamp
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    This is horrible.

  19. Zero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Well, Butland, this week looks like it's continuing as it started

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

    ericksen looking really good

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

    Doosra right on Eriksen! Points were incoming.

    1. money face bandwagon
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      He will deliver if u have patience to keep him over a period of time

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

        Unfortunately I haven't got him but agree! I missed his hauls last season being impatient with him.

  22. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Argh, why no Chadli goal 🙁

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

      Corner kick and a header

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

    Good, now pressure is off Kane. He can score his brace

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

    Dier playing as a midfielder too.,, interesting,..

  25. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Dier playing CDM Again?

    1. Gaz Downright
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      yes. bentaleb was dropped for mason as his cdm partner.

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

        okay, Thanks!..he has become an OOP then...interesting..

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

    dier goal eriksen assist

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

    Might tempt myself into an early WC actually 😉

    1. Gaz Downright
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      zzz 🙂

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

        😉

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

      The only thing putting me off is 2 FTs

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

        I wouldn't in that case RCA!

    3. Simon69
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Reckon I'll do the same. Not panicking but it's so hard to make room for Sanchez & Kun without multiple hits.

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

        Aye. I can do it with one or two but really there are a number of others I've not been impressed with. Will see how the rest of the weekend goes though.

  28. Mull
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Maybe we should all buy Dier as well as Ivanovic at the start of the season. *trollface*

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

      😆

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

    Deary me, Pulis would not have let that happen