Dugout Discussion
18 September 2016 1776 comments
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After Watford’s win over United at Vicarage Road earlier this afternoon, Fantasy managers are treated to a couple of 2.15 pm encounters in the busiest Sunday of the season so far.

Mid-price pair Christian Benteke and Wilfried Bony go head-to-head at Selhurst Park as Palace look to build on last week’s win at ‘Boro.

Wilfried Zaha has another opportunity to strengthen his claim as a cheap midfield option after last week’s goal and assist on Teesside, though Marko Arnautovic could also throw his hat in the ring as the Potters prepare for a fine upcoming run of matches.

Southampton continue to seek a first league win under Claude Puel, though will be buoyed by the midweek Europa League win over Sparta Prague.

Visitors Swansea have managed just a single point in the last three Gameweeks, though the manner of their comeback against Chelsea last Sunday will fill the Welsh outfit full of confidence.

A poor performance from either side may well persuade owners to look elsewhere given their respective upcoming fixtures. Saints face West Ham, Leicester, City and Chelsea in the next five, whilst the Swans go up against City, Liverpool and Arsenal in the upcoming three Gameweeks.

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

    So the peeps at FPL towers don't have Bony.

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

      Mark has Lukaku and ibra

      Go figure.

      The Scout made the calls 🙂

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

        Really? Should it not be a non fpl playing person?

        1. Pasqualinho
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          It's not the Scout or FPL Towers that make the call - it's OPTA. Not that that makes your comment any less true.

  2. red forever
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Best 4.4 defender right now?

    Britos maybe?

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

      Kelly

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

      Kelly

    3. Sebbo29
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      not any great choices, yes him or Kelly i'd say

  3. Ragabolly
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Talk about hits being useless, I took a -8 this week:
    Lamela + Gray + Zaz -> Capoue + Ihenacho + Lukaku (c) 😀 Hits do work!

    1. Ragabolly
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Zaza*

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

        Nice one.

    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      nice

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

      Nice.

      Now take another hit to take Nacho out and get Kun in. 🙂

  4. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Guys, knowing Bony's shooting he was attempting a shot there. That's why no assist

  5. Kaneyonero
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    4 1 I mean FOUR ONE and no benteke involvement that's just ridiculous

    1. Rich_20
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Crazy. 37 week. Everyone else in the league 50-75. Big drop.

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

      I had him as captain was hoping for 80 + and now Lamela on the bench .... Love this game.

  6. makaveli123
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    I broke my phone when Zuniga scored today. Any possibility to get an insurance payout with United playing shi*e as an explanation?

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

    Lol at Benteke

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

      And Lol at my Given pick

  8. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    0.2 short to this WC team for now:

    Heaton - 4.0
    Shaw - Williams - JEvans - Holebas - Amat
    Sanchez - Firmino - Sterling - Antonio - Capoue
    Aguero - Lukaku - Deeney

    If I won't make 0.2 profit during WC time, where should I sacrifice in order to afford the team?

    1. Mr. Meeseeks
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Downgrade shaw to 5.0. Simple.

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

        which?
        PvA? Stones?

  9. Felix_Da_House_Cat
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    So... what are people doing?

    KDB out for Aguero, or KDB AND Aguero...?!

    MIAOOOOW!!!!

    1. Lecky Legs FC
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      KDB,Aguero & Pereya for a -4 hit

    2. Sebbo29
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      if you have the chance then both i'd say. City look great on attack. Or Kun and Sterling. I'll double up for sure

  10. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Just saw the Austin miss 😯

  11. Trae44
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Desperately need a Kane haul

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

    Thoughts on this WC team ? eactly 0.0 left

    Cech
    Shaw / Evans / Williams
    Sanchez / Capoue / KDB / Antonio
    Aguero / Deeney / Lukaku

    Bench : Jaku, Amat. Barry, A.Smith

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

      KDB to a Liverpool mid.

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

        Either Firm or Mané.

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

          Really ? KDB is on fire

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

        Not for me - KDB and Kun managed by Pep trying to set up to get KDB in with Kun asap but will have Firmino too.

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

    Any (K)ames out there?

    My GW of 37 can only be saved by that massive chin.

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

      (K)ane*

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

      I'm with you man!

  14. Simon69
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone tempted to Zlatan > Aguero? My other strikers are Lukaku and Benteke... Hmmmmm

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

      Im more tempted benteke to aguero

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

    Was watching Dublin vs Mayo and just spotted Tadic assist and VVD clean sheet .......happy days 😀 😀

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Dublin v Mayo? What's next - Belfast v Salad Cream?

  16. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Okay so, Lamela please no cameo today. Please

    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      He'll come on...

      1. Jam0sh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Eriksen, Janssen and defender to come on

    2. 1569Tippins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I'm in the same boat... guaranteed to come on

  17. bojack
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Lol @ Redmond and Benteke owners...

    Oh wait... 🙁

    1. Rich_20
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      This.

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

      I've only 30 points with just kane (c) to go 😆

      1. Rich_20
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        37 + lamela. Awful

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

          Yera, can't have good weeks every week 🙂

  18. El-Kloppico
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Just need a Kane brace..
    Took a punt in doing Benteke > Kane on WC for this week.. Kane > Kun for next GW

  19. rozzo
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Would you rather...

    Heaton
    Shaw _ _
    Sanchez Firmino Antonio Capoue _
    Aguero Costa

    Jakupovic Diomande Amat Love

    A) KDB Holebas Friend
    B) Sterling Baines Walker

    Cheers

    1. Shearer & Sutton
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      B

  20. VS10_
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    These assists are getting a bit funny now. Like that Puncheon assist that is given for McArthur goal. Wouldn't have been given last season.

  21. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    GIven their recent form/underlying stats and their next two fixtures which 2 big hitters should I get rid for a -4 to enable me to get Aguero and Firmino/Mane for next GW

    Ibrahimovic
    Hazard
    Ozil

    Any ideas would be welcomed

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

      Haz and Ozil

  22. davies
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Benteke (C)

    😎

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Congrats

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

      Snap. Pissed. Going to keep him over Lukaku though. So in a week or two can do Sterling > KDB with the spare cash.

  23. Dutchboy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    This season's been much harder than the previous one. All of the expensive players are delivering, making it very hard for us to select the team.
    Last season I often had good money in the bank. There are no OBVIOUS bargains this season like Payet, Mahrez and Vardy.
    But hey last season won't happen again I guess..

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

      Just Capoue, Snodgrass and Fer with 12 goals between them by GW5

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

        You can add to them Antonio but they don't have the qualities of the ones I mentioned. Won't deliver ALL season.
        Payet, Mahrez and Vardy took all of the big hitters places in our teams.

    2. LAMB TEA
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      maybe u not see capoue?

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

        He won't do a Mahrez or a Payet. Won't deliver all season surely..?

  24. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Need a Kane niggly injury after 5 minutes and Lamela to come on to block lucky Capoue points.

    1. I Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Lamela will play.

  25. sergioaguero67
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Choose one:

    A. Hazard + Costa + Diomande ---> Barry + Lukaku + Aguero

    B. Hazard + Costa + Diomande ---> Bolasie + Deeney + Aguero

    Ibra is my 3rd striker
    And I don't plan on removing him given he has 2 home fixtures coming up.

    Please help.

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

      Rather keep Costa and ship Ibra. Not a good value IMO. Hyped.

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

        Hyped?

        He's returned points in 4 out of 5 games.

        It's called paying a premium for consistency. Great value imo.

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

      but Zlatan has 2 at home.

  26. Mayo for Sam
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    How did Benteke play? Worth taking a hit > Deeney/Rondon?

  27. ryacoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Sell Benteke or Ibra to make way for Kun?

    A) Haz + Ibra > Firm + Kun (2 FTs)

    B) Haz, Ozil + Tekkers > Firm, Snoddy + Kun (-4)
    and then play Capoue over Snoddy next 2 weeks

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

      b.Zlatan 2 home

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

        Thanks 🙂

  28. President Giggs
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Fully expecting a Kane hatty here just to make this season even more difficult

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Go for it

  29. aleksios
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Does it worth -8 to bring Kun back?

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

      If that's what it takes, and you've already used WC.

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

        still has wc though...

  30. Trae44
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Replay has Redmond just onside for the Long goal and he missed a sitter ffs..