Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Watford versus Crystal Palace

There’s just the one Premier League fixture for Fantasy managers to monitor over their Sunday lunches, with Watford welcoming Crystal Palace to Vicarage Road.

It’s a tale of two sides with conflicting form: the Hornets are riding high after back-to-back victories, while the Eagles’ wings have been clipped by successive defeats.

Watford rank third-bottom for goals conceded (five) and big chances conceded (five), illustrating their diligence at the back. Moreover, they are the only side in the league that are yet to concede a home goal this campaign. The Hornets have added a sting to their defensive resolve in recent Gameweeks, too, recording wins over Swansea and Newcastle.

The Eagles amassed eight goals through the opening four Gameweeks but have registered consecutive blanks since then. Also of concern to Alan Pardew is the fact that Palace have conceded more shots inside the box (66) than any team in the league. That being said, they rank sixth for big chances (10) and shots on target (28), which should ensure that Watford’s back line are in for a testing afternoon.

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  1. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Thanks Hennessey for my first GK clean sheet!

  2. Ibralicious
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Already have Mahrez and Payet. Better striker to bring in using a FT for Wilson?

    A) Vardy
    or
    B) Sakho

    Cheers!

    1. copps
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      A

    2. The Curse of Falcao
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      A

    3. Le _ Professeur
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Diouf

  3. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Strange gameweek

    Another lowish average

    Kinda becoming the norm

    1. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Aguero is knocking off about 10 points a week off the average

      1. Syd.
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        You're right about that

        Hopefully he will make amends next week

        1. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Whoa. Deja vu

          1. Syd.
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            It was Sanchezs turn this week and Agueros next week

  4. Art Vandelay
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Average 38 (+2)
    Top 10K Average 41

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Nice. Hopefully no cs for Wba tomorrow.

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

        My Myhill and Dawson say otherwise 😛

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

          This

      2. Sasquatch Slayer
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        This

    2. Art Vandelay
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      No points today but first Hulking. #Winning

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        getting hulked is better than few points

    3. mojoindojo
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      FPLDiscovery says 37?

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Pre hits.

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

          Oh K Thx

  5. Texas Pete
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    6 unexpected poiints. Thank you Mr Kelly.

  6. stilicho
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    • 13 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Has there been any word at all on Yaya?

    1. Texas Pete
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Wait and see I think. Hopefully not too bad.

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I'd really like to know this too. Affects my Wilson replacement...

  7. Fine Chinas.
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    I absolutely needed a McCarthy clean sheet. Go figure this season ffs.

    1. copps
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      the one guaranteed CS game and he gets benched. really unlucky.

  8. andy85wsm
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    • 13 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    So...For our Wilson replacement should we be looking at Perez or is he too risky once Cisse is back? City next but then great fixtures.

    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Should be safe if McLaren reads this https://twitter.com/Realbradbennett/status/648093224565870594

      1. andy85wsm
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        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Christ!

      2. copps
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        i am amazed people even follow any football related stuff on twitter. the comments and stuff would just piss me off all day.

        1. andy85wsm
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          • 13 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Just need to be careful with who you follow and not click on too many tweets to see replies 🙂

    2. Tiki-Taka
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Risk around his minutes but beyond that its Newcastle

    3. Zero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      City could be considered a great fixture at this rate

    4. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I'm really struggling to find a replacement there are no stand out choices with decent fixtures

    5. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Cisse is dreadful and not a threat at all. Perez should be starting in behind Mitrovic, but I eouldnt want him. Clever player, but not a natural goal scorer.

    6. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Perez is a better player i would imagine he would keep his spot

    7. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Funny you says this because I was speaking to quite a few Newcastle fans at my university and they reckon Cisse's days are over as Perez is much more preferred. (Cisse is utter shite now according to the Geordie s.)

  9. Baby Cuties
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    get in bvb!!!

    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Acca win?

      1. Baby Cuties
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        indeed. and i just like them - the soccer bumble bees, as american soccer idiot calls them

        1. Trigg ⭐️
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          I do like that they are rejuvenated this season, a very likeable club.

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

    Record ever world cup attendance and it comes in a Romania match! A crowd of 89,267

    Give the 2023 world cup hosting to Ireland ffs

    1. Donkey_Sanctuary
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I think you need to specify 'Rugby world cup' here!!

  11. KUN+10
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Nyom wirhdrawn right after the penalty. Think he pissed off the coach?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 15 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      He did well not to get a yellow.

      1. KUN+10
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        I want to ship him away from my team.

  12. Texas Pete
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone thinking of Bojan as a Wilson replacement? Has Villa, Swans, & Newcastle in next 4

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      and should take pens aswell

    2. Trigg ⭐️
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Another nice shout, actually. Could work out well.

    3. Sasquatch Slayer
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Great shout actually

  13. Trigg ⭐️
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Some tough away games coming up for Leicester. I'm not convinced. Prefer a Berahino or Rondon punt.

  14. KUN+10
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Wilson---Vardy for free? All day everyday?

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Its the obvious move. Nothing wrong with it

      1. A Defender's Nightmare
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        He's a real deal you think, Kuqi?

        1. A Defender's Nightmare
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          The problem is I also own Shaqiri. If I get Ighalo instead of Vardy then I can get Sterling over someone like Cabaye, Barkley etc.

          1. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Should have included that in the question. Ighalo + Sterling is better than Vardy + Cabaye

            1. A Defender's Nightmare
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 8 months ago

              Yes. Sorry. 🙂

        2. KUN+10
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          He was great last season as well, starting as a winger. Imagine now as a lone striker. I think he will do really well, specially with Mahrez vision behind him.

          1. A Defender's Nightmare
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Cheers. Look a post above. I need a replacement for Shaqiri.

            1. KUN+10
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 8 months ago

              Anyhring itb?

    2. copps
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      do it

  15. Le _ Professeur
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    No love for Diouf as Wilson replacement ?

    1. Red Max
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Really toying with him instead of Vardy, like his schedule and underlying stats

    2. trequartista
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Exactly what I've been thinking. Think people are preferring Vardy in that price bracket.

  16. Coaly
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Gomis to Vardy for free (have Mahrez)?

    1. Sleep Talk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Yup

  17. U-jin King™
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Papa Love!!!

  18. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Mixed bag of a day...

    Cabaye and Prodl in UFPL but left Dann on my bench..

    Ighalo in FPL.

    Gomis > Rondon or Lukaku for tomorrow in UFPL ?

    1. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I was about to say Rondon because of this - http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/public-stats-tables/view/939/ but after looking at this; I'm not sure who you should get. http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/7897/

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Aye...whichever one I pick will be wrong.

  19. KneejerkJoe
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Ok, I was gonna get ighalo for Wilson, but now after this match idk.....

    What are u doing if u can't afford vardy? Got 0,6MITB + 5,7 for Wilson

    1. Sleep Talk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Ayoze perhaps?

      1. KneejerkJoe
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        But will he even play when cisse back?

    2. Le _ Professeur
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Gestede maybe

    3. Gfunk07
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Bojan or Gestede ?
      Similar dilemma for me, although I am thinking of getting rid of Gomis or Yaya
      Was thinking Payet for Yaya and Vardy for Wilson for a hit

      1. KneejerkJoe
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Headache

        1. Gfunk07
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Same, I hate taking hits but now thinking of keeping Yaya and binning both Gomis and Wilson. Vardy and WBA forward in

    4. Moosie the Staggie
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I would 100% get Berahino at 6.2

  20. JogaSemmedo
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    How's Ighalo look? Good option to replace Wilson?

    1. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Disappointed me at least

  21. Eden Hazardous
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Watford are anyway better on the road......everybody knows they are toothless in attack in front of their fans

    1. Costa Nostra
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Makes sense

  22. FootballFanatic365
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Gomis > vardy (-4)
    or sakho(-4)

  23. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Rank these three in order of preference for a draft league?

    Walcott, Ramsey, Mane

    Same ruleset as FPL - just a very small addition for tackles once in a while (think an extra point for Ramsey every 3 games or so).

    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Mane, Walcott, Ramsey

      1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers! Had a similar conclusion!

        Would you trade off Ramsey for Oscar or Pedro (classed as a forward)?

        Keep in mind, I also own Sanchez so reducing some Arsenal dependency should be a good thing.

        1. Demí
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Ramsey > Pedro looks good

          1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            He's a forward though! So far this season, Ramsey has scored at 3.14 ppg while Pedro has 3.4. This is despite Ramsey not getting any goals/assists yet.

            Still worth it?

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

      Theo, Mane, Ramsey.

      1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers! That's how I had it!

        Would you trade off Ramsey for Oscar or Pedro (classed as a forward)?

        Keep in mind, I also own Sanchez so reducing some Arsenal dependency should be a good thing.

    3. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Walcott------- Mane --------------Ramsey

      1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks 🙂

        Would you trade off Ramsey for Oscar or Pedro (classed as a forward)?

        Keep in mind, I also own Sanchez so reducing some Arsenal dependency should be a good thing.

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          No

          1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Thanks! Coming fomr a Chelsea fan, that seems a very strong No.

            Really appreciate the feedback.

            1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 8 months ago

              from*

  24. andy85wsm
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    • 13 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    For a Wilson replacement, 5 of the next 6 fixtures:

    Norwich (h), Sunderland (a), Stoke (h), Bournemouth (a), Leicester (h)

    Could do worse than a Newcastle punt! I know Vardy is pretty good right now though.

    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Are you replacing him tonight before his drop, or waiting it out?

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Luckily the drop doesn't affect me as I got him at 5.7 so can wait it out. Will take a look at Rondon/WBA first.

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

      Perez?

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah - looked at him above. Maybe Mitrovic but I'd be scared of the red cards!

    3. copps
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      i want to get janmaat. 5 shots on target last match

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Will probably look at him in for Ogbonna after the City game

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

        Looking ridiculously attacking

  25. SuryaXO
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Is Sakho nailed on?

  26. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    This season is a €@&ing joke.

    1. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Watch your language.

      1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Really? Ok

  27. Sasquatch Slayer
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Okay its Bojan vs. Ighalo in the comparison tool time

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Throw Naismith in there as well, he loves goals V Pool and Man Utd...

  28. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    The market is hot for Vardy will we see a .3 price rise this week?

    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      .2 max i think. He's good, but he's no Martial

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 15 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      0.1 already happened so decent chance.

  29. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Right that's it I've found my Wilson replacement

    Rondon 🙂

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Tomorrow night should prove it.

  30. Eden Hazardous
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Demi , can you check Senegal's fixtures in the International Break (I want Mane) . I tried but I could not understand and I thought "Leave it to the expert "