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. In Like Flynn.
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    8 years, 8 months ago

    Whilst "Disgraceful from Sako" and "Sako 🙄 " might have a meaning. For those of us not able to watch it tells us nothing what so ever.

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

      Here are some people paid to this:
      http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34306254

    2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Sako flopped to the ground theatrically. Didn't mean to tantalize.

      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks EJ.

  2. La Roja
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    8 years, 8 months ago

    I'm thinking Wilson out for Gestede

    You need a ladder to defend that fella

    1. LOCO ABREU
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      i like him but fixtures not so good

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Liverpool was a bad fixture too they said

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

      Villa won't be playing Liverpool every week

    3. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Shame he plays for Villa

    4. Sergeant Garcia
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Considering Gestede too, he's a real threat.

    5. MikeyMitz
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      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I am thinking this exact move. I like the look of Gestede and they need his goals if they'll have any shot of staying up

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

    Gooo Anya!!

  4. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Oh Sako 🙄

    1. Mílanista
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      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Disgraceful

    2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      🙂

    3. In Like Flynn.
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      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      That's better. 😉

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        😀

  5. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    If Yaya is out then Yaya+Wilson to KDB+Ighalo -4 🙁

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

      My thinking

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

        🙂

  6. Punty
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    I have a problem that many people have I guess.. want to replace Wilson with vardy, but got 3 Leicester..

    A) Wilson and Albrighton -> vardy and cheaper fifth mid
    B) Wilson and Schmeichel -> vardy and my hill
    C) Wilson to ighalo or other attacker? Max 7.2m

    Team is:
    Butland
    Kolarooov Darmian Cresswell
    Yaya Sanchez payet mahrez
    Aguero martial Wilson

    Schmeichel Richards gomez Albrighton

  7. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    I have Souare and Ighalo in this match, not sure what I want 😆

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      A beer ?

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        too much of that last night, chicken fajitas incoming haha

  8. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Anya is a decent player

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

      You almost jinxed it. Awful clearing

  9. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    The Big Hitters

    Maybe the big hitters are starting to come into form now, thoughts?

    GW7
    Hazard has delivered in his last 2 matches despite Chelsea being poor.
    Sanchez has finally exploded with a hatrick
    Rooney gets on the score sheet with his first goal
    Kane also notches for Tottenham after they thrash Man City
    Sturridge returns to play his first full game for Liverpool since April with a brace of goals
    Mata, Yaya, Eriksen, Coutinho, Payet, Cazorla, Depay, Ozil, Walcott all deliver from high-mid price range.

    - Of the top 20 highest priced midfielders in FPL, 13 delivered attacking returns this week, with 2 of the 7 that blanked being injured.
    - Of the top 10 highest priced forwards, 5 delivered attacking returns this week, with only Aguero blanking since Costa, Bony and Benteke were ruled out and Lukaku has yet to play on Monday.

    In conclusion.... is it JUST Aguero that hasn't returned to form yet from the big hitters?

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

      Rooney as well. 1 goal off his knee isn't convincing enough. I'd happily bring in the likes of Sanchez/Hazard/Kane/Mata etc from here on, but would want another goal from Rooney to consider them

    2. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Sold for Sako

    3. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      The extra money itb we have will disappear soon

    4. Hibbo
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      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Aguero has two games to change that.

    5. Every Dog Has Its Day
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      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      "Tottenham after they thrash Man City" never thought I'd hear this this year.

    6. Jax
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Hazard's 'goal' v arsenal now confirmed as chambers own goal

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

        LOL, turn back the clock FPL!

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

    Any Hennessey owners around?

    1. Costa in Wengerland
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

      1. TorresMagic™
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        8 years, 8 months ago

        Bench or playing?

        1. Costa in Wengerland
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Bench , Myhill playing
          Its a good news if Hennessey keeps his place

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

      I played him so I would get ruddy points off the bench lol

      1. Costa in Wengerland
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Hennessey is playing

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

          exactly, surprised!

      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      o/

    3. MikeyMitz
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      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Yes, didn't expect him to play. Now I don't need to waste a transfer to swap him out 🙂

  11. Mílanista
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    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    This game is too lively for my FPL needs.

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      How's that save count going?

      1. Mílanista
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        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Still 1

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Is he going up for corners yet?

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

            Just for penalties.

  12. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    dani alves reminds me of nyom

  13. Waterboyd
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Planning to WC

    from:
    Butland (Ruddy)
    Azpi Kolarov Nyom (Huth, Cedric)
    Silva, Ayew, Ozil, Mahrez (Wanyama)
    Martial Aguero Sakho

    -------->

    Myhill (McCarthy)
    Azpi Kolarov Pieters (Francis, Martin)
    KDB Payet Sanchez Mahrez (Morrison)
    Aguero Sakho Ighalo

    Thoughts/Changes?

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

    Deeney isn't convincing anyone yet

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

      too fat

      1. GYM JUNKIE
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        wont even get 10 goals from the looks of it

  15. steaknchips
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    STEAKNCHIPS Fantasy Football Scout Member
    Afternoon chaps,

    Facing a bit of a predicament at the moment! Current team is:

    Begovic (Butland)

    Naughton Kolarov Dawson

    Pedro Payet Mahrez De Bruyne

    Vardy Aguero Ighalo

    (Ayew Prodl Francis)

    0FT (Wilson to Vardy) 1.7M ITB

    2 Decisions to make:

    1. AOA chip next week? Can't see Watford, bournouth or West Brom (probanly not Swansea either) keeping a CS, and of those front 8 no idea who I'd drop (Ayew on the bench purely from this GWK)

    2. With 1.7m I can do Pedro -> Sanchez with 0.2m to spare. Reluctant to do it this week, but I have a feeling Sanchez will go up 0.2m and Pedro will drop, leaving me 0.1m short next week! Worth taking the hit for the long run?

    Thanks in advance!

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

      I'm having steak and chips for my dinner.

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        😆

      2. Sergeant Garcia
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Wish I had steak and chips for dinner 🙁

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

        Illuminati

      4. steaknchips
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        As long as it's rare I'm happy.

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

      I would go ahead with 2)

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

        Cheers Chuba. If you have Pedro probably a good idea to keep, seeing as I'll get rid and he'll get a double point haul!

  16. Egg noodle
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Has Ighalo scored 8 goals yet?

    1. Sergeant Garcia
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      He's due

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

      Palace is gonna win this. Wat keeps lobbing the ball in, and Palace has no trouble clearing

      1. Egg noodle
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Boooo you are not allowed to say that

  17. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
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    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    What happened to Mccarthy ffs?

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

      Dropped. It was always a possibility.

    2. GYM JUNKIE
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      been dropped as 2nd choice

    3. Costa in Wengerland
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Dropped

  18. El Patron
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Why is Mccarthy on the bench 🙁

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

      See above.

  19. BenDavies
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Nyom looks lively! Attacking the box frequently, getting a few shots in.

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

      Yellow card not far away.

      1. BenDavies
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        The early "foul" against Sako wasn't a foul, made little contact, unfair on him.
        But you're right, he's on the verge of one.

        1. TorresMagic™
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          8 years, 8 months ago

          Using your hands to make a tackle isn't in the rules.

  20. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Great play from Capoue, has to be a yellow for Cabaye

  21. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Hope McCarthy wont make a 1p sub...Guzan with mighty 4p waiting

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

      Its unlikely...I think GKs have used up all their red card quotas so far this season.

      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Injured risk maybe? Hessy has not played for a while

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

      Didn't recognise you with that grav!

      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Hi.
        Some people didnt like my rubik cube avatar and asked to change

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

    Deeney poor header

  23. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    New FA rule for next season. Only keepers are allowed to take penalties.

    1. Costa in Wengerland
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      😮

    2. Costa in Wengerland
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Captain Myhill every week

    3. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      😀

  24. Gregor
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    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    McCarthy's been poor, I presume that's why he's not playing.

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

      Furthermore he's on the bench, I presume that's why he's not playing.

  25. Every Dog Has Its Day
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    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Gomis is a huge concern; right?

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

      No, he's suddenly turned crap. Hope he finds his form soon, othewise I'm gonna run out of budget!

      1. Every Dog Has Its Day
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        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        His stats are decent though...

    2. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Gomiss

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

    Am I the only one here who started Hennessey?

    Yeah, I played him for a joke (Schmeichel is my other keeper)...

    1. JasonG123
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I started him. Completely forgot I owned him, should have played him over Schmeichel.

  27. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    If Ighalo doesn't score today, is Martial the best relatively cheap striker to buy (Vardy doesnt count)

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

      8m isn't cheap?

      I think Ighalo is a great option

    2. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Even he doesn't score (they don't score every game....who gets 38 goals?), Ighalo is a clear choice for cheap forwards.

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

      No. Ighalo is, regardless of whether he scores today.

  28. Optimus.
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    I think we can take Sako out of the "essential" category

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

      and put ings in there instead

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

      Which one? 😉

  29. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Meanwhile RVP is on the bench, Nani & Markovic

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      ...starts.

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

        Don't do these cliff hanger posts man, may heart can't take it.

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

      lazar

  30. thunder_mike
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Could do with some advice.

    Myhill McCarthy
    Darmian Kolorov Francis TARGETT GOMEZ
    Fab Ayew Payet Mahrez Sanchez
    WILSON Martial Aguero

    1FT 0.7itb

    So my obvious issues are Targett, Gomez & Wilson, probably going to have to take a hit

    A) Wilson + Gomez > Ighalo + JEvans (-4)
    B) Wilson + Gomez > Vardy + Martin (-4)
    C) Wilson + Gomez > Berahino + JEvans (-4)
    D) Wilson + Gomez + Targett > Ighalo + JEvans + Alderweireld (-8 Just spend the points and get it sorted)
    E) Wilson + Gomez + Ayew > Vardy + JEvans + Sako (-8 Another big hit, but would free up cash)

    Thanks

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Essay alert

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

        Got carried away 😛