[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. JÆKS ⭐
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    My strikers including a captain combined now have 5 points

  2. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    no assist for Leicester goal

    1. Red Star Toro
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Isn't it Vardy?

    2. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      He had two attempts at it, they don't award the assist for that? Was a lovely ball

      1. Costa Nostra
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Should be an assist for sure. The way they score assists in this game is ridiculous. Vardy had everything to do with setting him up for his chances. Nobody touched it but the goalie which shouldn't matter as long as the play is continued. They would have awarded 2 assists if this was hockey.

  3. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone else save their transfer (and lose value), only to hit the wildcard button this week? Seems like a waste.

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Wait one week!

    2. Ziro Becomes One
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I am going to just now!

      1. Ziro Becomes One
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Or waiting till next week. Itchy fingers.

    3. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Triple saints
      Double United attack
      Theo
      Sunderland defence

      Gonna be a poor man come gameweek 4

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

    good west ham concedes

  5. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    I'd take 30 points at this point...

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Id take 25

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        I'm an optimist! 😀

        1. Count of Monte Hristo
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          *onanist 😉

          1. Wilshere Knowledge
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            😀

  6. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Come on Bassong... get one of your own

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

    Spurs are looking more composed, they're getting forward although not looking hugely threatening

  8. @ocprodigy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Ah, here we go again Pants...

  9. Huddersfield
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Norwich assist ??

    1. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Brady I think

    2. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Brady

  10. How Mina You
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Silly Hammers giving a cleanie away.

  11. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Another crap game week imminent

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

    need to downgra pva way too expensive .sun sucks

  13. Mull
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    At least my captain isn't playing today...

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Benteke?

  14. Milner4eva
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    getting very close to activating my wildcard, this is just insane

  15. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    C'mon Schmeichel!

    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      So much this, never thought I'd be relying on him alone 😐

  16. Matt
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    ...none of my team have scored yet this season.

    I've forgotten what it's like to get points in this game

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Same...

    2. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      This.
      All the preseason waiting and this is what we get

      1. money face bandwagon
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        At least u will appreciate more when ur team scores finally

    3. Nobodinho
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Same

    4. Celt Abroad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      1 goal. Woohoo! No assists or clean sheets mind.

  17. U-jin King™
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    selling PVA this week

  18. Rhys85
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    I'm thinking Ross Barkley might be my Aguero enabler!

  19. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Currently 1.9m, looking at a solid red arrow 😎

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Im so far down I might just get a green even though its a bad week

    2. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Such a casual, I'm 1.8m

  20. CoutinYo
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Still happy I own Oxford and Targett. 4.0 and they will get starts, even if you don't start them, minimum price tag is great.

    1. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Don't think Oxford will start for much longer

  21. fusen
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Did any of you actually see the Norwich goal?

    Wasn't pants fault at all, luckiest goal you'll see in a while.

    Pants makes a save and the ball gets pushed out then bounces off a Norwich player back into the goal

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

      oh wow lol

    2. Jøssy ⭐
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      He should have got the ball clear though. He's invited a ricochet off a defender, by not getting it out of the danger area

  22. Hakuna Juan Mata
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Is Rooney's price going to drop before Monday?

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      no

      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Will it fall his week?

    2. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I really hope not, could force me to sell

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

    pva needs to get an asisst

  24. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    BAssong YC

  25. fijuhmon
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    I used to be good at this game. This was before I found this site.

  26. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    olsson yelloiw

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      He isn't in pitch

  27. Michaelangelo
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    I need Payet (C) to get something here

  28. Too Mane Men
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Poor PVA. He has to go. Such a shame for a great player. This Darmian chap looks unavoidable at the moment.

    1. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Look at their fixtures

  29. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Just keep smiling lads 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      🙂 🙂 🙂

  30. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Perhaps should have gone for Huth in starting XI not Coates

    Lol @ Evs

    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      game not over yet. hammers could easily score.

    2. Sleep Talk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I had Prödl originally, but switched to Coates due my remaining defenders having a a slightly better rotation with Sunderland, and also I was unsure of Watford in the back.

      A change is in the cards, but looking towards a 4.5 Stoke defender if one of them manages to nail down a spot in the next few weeks.

    3. RD
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      U still have Darmian...which is a very good thing

    4. Woeisme
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Popular move