Dugout Discussion
20 August 2016 2706 comments
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Next up this Saturday, there are five 3pm kick-offs to keep us entertained.

Burnley welcome Liverpool to Turf Moor as Philippe Coutinho looks to add to the two-goal haul that earned him in excess of 400,000 Fantasy Premier League transfers in last week. Sadio Mane misses out for the Merseysiders with a shoulder problem, allowing Daniel Sturridge to return to the XI. James Milner comes in for Alberto Moreno at left-back.

Swansea host Hull at the Liberty, with both sides hoping to build on Gameweek 1 victories. This one looks like being a battle of the dead-ball specialists – Gylfi Sigurdsson returns to the Swans’ XI, though the Tigers have a form playmaker of their own, after Robert Snodgrass fired home the winner against Leicester last Saturday lunchtime.

Harry Kane owners will be anxiously hoping he can banish his poor run of form without Mousa Dembele in the Spurs XI as Palace roll up to the Lane. Those holding Dele Alli have been dealt a bitter blow after he dropped to the bench to accomomodate new boy Vincent Jansssen.

Chelsea’s trip to Vicarage Road give Eden Hazard another opportunity to stake a claim for a place in our squads. With spot-kick duties back on side, another strong showing against Watford could make the Belgian irresistible. Willian misses out with a calf complaint for the Blues, allowing Pedro to start on the right.

At the Hawthorns, Tony Pulis has rolled out an unchanged XI for the visit of Everton. Ronald Koeman has named new boys Ashley Williams and Yannick Bolasie on the bench, with Romelu Lukaku also amongst the subs after shrugging off a heel problem.

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  1. piquiblanco
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    This season's beginning reminds me of 2013, where most of the early bandwagons worked fairly well, rewarding the knee-jerkers and wildcarders. Could be the same this time, too.

    1. piquiblanco
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Great, now I'm having an anxiety attack because top of the page

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

        Haha

  2. Podge
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Chelsea are gonna win the league 😆

  3. Enzo the Baker
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Started Capoue for the second week straight ! 😀 Things you to afford a front line of Kun, Ibra and .. Kane :/

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      😀

    2. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Well done Enzo!

    3. Ziro
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      You Sir, are a legend. hats off, seriously.

    4. v12w12
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Nice. Was in my draft up until last min! 🙁 well played

    5. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Haha this guy

    6. @ocprodigy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Same front line, except I didn't play Capoue...

    7. Enzo the Baker
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers all !

  4. Areid13
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Hoping Mahrez is dropped for some odd reason tomorrow so Capoue can play

    1. fiveyears
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Sentences I never thought I'd see

      1. Areid13
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Never ever

    2. MrZ
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Hoping the same haha.... plus the armband goes to zlatan 🙂

      1. Areid13
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I've got ibra (c) kun and gray so I've got plenty of points but I hate having points on my bench

      2. F_Ivanovic
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Or you could just, you know.... hope Mahrez does what you expect him to do and score a brace or better 😛

        1. Areid13
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah but leicester don't look great

    3. thepeen555
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Marhez would be dropped tonight as they the late kick off

      1. Areid13
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Oh right yeah well hoping for that

        1. thepeen555
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Me too vardy in my team at least he may take a penalty should they be given one

          1. Areid13
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            both teams looked far from their best last week so could be a goal fest or a boring 0-0

            1. thepeen555
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Yes they were I'm Hoping goal fest as I don't have any LEI or ARS defenders

              1. Areid13
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                I've got Schmeichel but I wasn't expecting a cs so I wont be disappointed if/when arsenal score

    4. Bartowski
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      You'll find out in 10 mins...

      1. Areid13
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Gray and Albrighton hopefully

  5. Kane Train
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    who makes way for Capoue ? Alli , Deulofeu or Townsend

    1. Areid13
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Deu or townsend, probably deu since he's a rotation risk

  6. Mark-O
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Quick survey

    Capoue gw2:
    1 for benched
    2 for played

    1 🙁

    1. Sailboats
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      3 - captained

      1. Mark-O
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I don't believe!

      2. piquiblanco
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        2 then.

    2. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      1 but will be getting him off the bench for Mane 😎

    3. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      1

    4. piquiblanco
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      1,9% played, 3,2% benched

    5. DOG GOD IT - KEANE 15
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      1

      And 1 for GW1 also

      But not complaining as his value is gonna rise

    6. devils advocate
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      2 🙂

  7. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Whatcha gonna do when Capoue comes for you

  8. Kalou
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Capoue this season's boydino?

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Looks like it.

  9. Jairzinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Nearly played my AOA chip this week to get Capoue in.

  10. Thomas Magnum
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Capoue makes me very depressed, please no Alli

  11. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Lol @ people with Azpil in the team and Capote on the bench 😀

    Oh wait, that would be me. McAuley benched too 😎

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Ouch. Where is Capoue form coming from. 1 assist last year in most of a season played

      1. MrZ
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        New tactic

  12. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Hazard doing anything at all?

    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      waking up a bit yeh

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

    This is why you get Fletcher as a 5th mid, 2 or 3 pointer every week

  14. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Bright side is Chelsea CS gone.

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      ^^

  15. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    McAuley and Capoue on my bench lol

  16. CoolBeans
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Started Capoue over Deufeau

    1. piquiblanco
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Smart. Good.

  17. willl
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Capoue = Boyd

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

    if it stays 0-0, alli def coming on

  19. Del Griffith
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Is Capoue is this seasons Mahrez?

    1. Richd
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Lol

    2. The Donald
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Capoueinho > Mahrez

  20. Rococo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Oh Capoue.....Gradel better not come near the pitch tomorrow 🙁

  21. Smythe
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Kane getting close

  22. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Hmmmmm, just tailored my team towards 3-5-2. This is not looking good at all.

  23. Mull
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Barry goal.

  24. Numb
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    BARRY

  25. Jay_
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Barry goal

    • moz_1983
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Barrwagon!

    • Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      The funny thing is, is when we actually play Capoue the first player on the bench will score...

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        And Capoue will blank

    • Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Barry > the OOP Deulofeu

    • Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I have no alcohol in my home 🙁

      Might have to resort to nail polish at some point tonight

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Window cleaner also works. Just finishing off a bottle myself.

    • Ziro
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      From these two GWs the lesson is to get cheap defs. Much more reliable.