Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Spurs vs Chelsea

Sunday’s curtain-raiser pits a red-hot Spurs side against a Chelsea outfit that’s showed shoots of recovery in the past week. The corresponding fixture last term resulted in a 5-3 victory for the home side, so Jose Mourinho’s charges will be out for revenge at White Hart Lane.

Ranking top for goals (13), attempts (67), shots inside the box (44) and shots on target (31) over the last four Gameweeks, Tottenham’s attack is flourishing at present. Looking at their home output, no side has accrued more goals (15), attempts (99) or accurate shots (46) on their own turf than the Lilywhites, illuminating the challenge that faces Chelsea’s back line. Nonetheless, the Blues will be cognizant of the fact that the North Londoners earned just one clean sheet in their previous seven fixtures.

Chelsea have enjoyed more success on the attacking front of late and placed fourth for attempts (56) across the last four Gameweeks. That being said, they suffered from a 28.6% shot accuracy and a relative lack of clear-cut opportunities (five big chances). Of greatest concern to those Fantasy managers holding Chelsea assets is their away record: they are winless on the road since a hard-fought 3-2 victory over West Bromwich Albion in Gameweek 3.

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  1. Slam
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    33 points with Firmino/Moreno/Bellerin/Ozil{C}/Sanchez

  2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Sunderland and Norwich not happy that the Spuds settled for a draw there

    1. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      😆

      Referees will do their damnest to keep Jose in the BPL.

  3. drughi
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Sold hazard and vardy for barkley and aguero, 3 points gained boooyaa

    1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Hmm

  4. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Well, Aldeweireld on my bench but happy Kane blanked.

  5. FISSH
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    sanchez and ozil please go mental

    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      In a good way.

      1. adased
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        In a Diego Costa kind of way that results in red cards

  6. Les Bleus
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    After Sunderland winning yesterday, Chelsea had to get all 3 points in that game.

  7. Cak Juris
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    A. Ayew >> Barkley
    B. Mahrez >> Barkley
    C. Sagna >> Alderweireld

  8. The Machine
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Here is a stat for you:

    Even if chelsea win ALL 24 of their remaining league games they will end up with less points than last season

  9. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Good result for us.I can see Chelsea winning the next 4 games.Mata to Hazard Done 🙂

    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      would give you a buffer

    2. The Machine
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Good result if the aim is mid table finish

  10. Numb
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Congrats to anyone asking for a score check on their Toby CS.

    1. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      he is on my bench 🙁

    2. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      *Begovic

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

        Bah sold Bego this week 🙁

  11. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    How many teams have Ozil and Sanchez in them, %wise? Is there even any means of telling?

    1. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      1/3rd have each, so roughly 11% have both i expect

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah it will be less than 10% for this reason, but no way of knowing exactly.

  12. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    61 points after baps and 2 to play.

    Meh...

    1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Meh? Feck off

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        How did you do?

      2. Slam
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        ^

    2. Numb
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Toby?

  13. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Alexis captaincy %age?

  14. Jigger & Pony
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Rojo injury meant I played Toby... Rare happy day.

  15. Red Star Toro
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    https://vine.co/v/iaFTrVWeeTW

    Costa throwing his bib. Things look really well at Chelsea

  16. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Hoping for an Ozil Sanchez masterclass later!

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

      Mesut Alexis

  17. Hypnos
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Thanks to those who kindly suggested I play Cathcart over Alderweireld this week.
    I played Toby thankfully 🙂

    1. KOLASINA(C)
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Well, FPL doesn't award logical thinking... 🙂

    2. chinmusic
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Well done for not listening, you should be very proud

  18. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    I absolutely love it (LOVE IT!!!!!) when a darling of FFS disappoints.... LOL...

    KANE FIRING BLANKS AT WHL!!!!

    1. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      you are a legend

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

      he got 64 points for me over the past 5 gameweeks. pwnd.

  19. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Really hoping a few of my competitors in UFPL monthly prize have captained Kane, most had him. 😉

    1. Numb
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Looking good for you

    2. Robben Mee Blind
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Good luck. Who did you opt for?

    3. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Captained Ozil.

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Reply fail for Robben. 😳

        1. Robben Mee Blind
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          He's an Ultimate beast. Should pay off mate- good call. Did you set up a new team for this month?

  20. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    West Ham vs West Brom next? Not even gonna bother watching it..

  21. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Kompany to Skrtel done. Liking Liverpool's fixtures now until the end of 2015.

  22. Red Star Toro
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Average up by 5.2 today already

    1. Slam
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      RIP

    2. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      A ton of CS's just been had, that'll be why.

  23. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Janmaat to Zouma is my transfer this week.

    Chelsea have really gone back to their old fashioned solid (boring) play and Kurt looks a threat on goal everytime Chelsea get a set piece.

  24. drughi
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Costa knew were that bib was heading, we wont be seeing costa on the pitch for awhile

    1. Kagawa-san-mia
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      prob gone january

  25. Squires FC
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    One very happy Alderweireld & begovic owner here!

  26. Jazz!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Is Arsenal v Norwich on TV? Or Pool vs Swans?

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

      arse

    2. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Both in my country :):):)

    3. Bobbydhino - ⚒ Saint Slav…
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Klanfield on tv here in the states...Arsenal online.

  27. Van der Faart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Boring boring Chelsea are back. Time to invest in a defender I think.

    1. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Agreed.

    2. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Agreed. Might ship Kolarov for Azpi

      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Zouma seems the best option to me by far. Looks a real goal threat.

        1. Van der Faart
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Is he nailed though?

          1. Bobbydhino - ⚒ Saint Slav…
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            no.

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

    Take it we not expecting a goalfest in the West Ham vs WBA game either

    1. adased
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      0-0 would be ideal

    2. Bobbydhino - ⚒ Saint Slav…
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Not with Payet out.

  29. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Need a Spurs defender.

    Not something you say most seasons.

    1. twoplustwo
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I've just done Toby, today has hurt quite a bit despite a good score yesterday

  30. adased
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    I captained Coutinho
    Most daring move this gameweek?

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

      yeah cos he's out.

    2. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      He isn't going to play, who's your V?

      1. adased
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Vardy
        I had De Bruyne and Barkley too...

    3. 50 Shades Oshea
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Ye definitely out apparently, next week he will be a good call