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The Dugout Discussion – Friday

30 September 2016 1360 comments
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Fantasy Premier League managers are handed the third Friday deadline of the season as Everton welcome Crystal Palace to Goodison this evening.

Ronald Koeman’s side suffered their first league reverse of 2016/17 against Bournemouth last week, yet in Romelu Lukaku, they boast one of the most in-form forwards in the top-flight.

The Belgian has racked up four goals and an assist in the last three and, despite being hampered by a toe problem, starts against the Eagles tonight.

Lukaku earned fourth spot in this week’s Captain Poll and faces a defence that has yet to register a clean sheet and is still devoid of the injured Scott Dann.

On the other side of the pitch, the Merseysiders will do well to subdue Christian Benteke.

The summer signing has scored in both his away appearances for the Eagles, helping them secure wins on the road at Middlesbrough and Sunderland.

A supporting cast that includes Wilfried Zaha, Andros Townsend and Jason Puncheon will be looking to breach a backline that’s conceded just two goals in the last four Gameweeks.

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  1. THE REAL RON ⚽
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone ever got an assist for handballing it before?

    An FPL first? 😆

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  2. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    How far out was it, and what was Jagielka doing there?

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    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      And why did Lukaku take it? So many questions

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      1. Arceus
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        He took some of the direct free kicks last season too.

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    2. Scholes Balls
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      It was on the right side, so Lukaku took it instead of barkley

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  3. THE REAL RON ⚽
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Terrible goalkeeping though - left SUCH a big gap.

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    1. Eden Azzzar
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Wall didn't jump

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    2. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Wall didnt jump cos they thought cos lukaku took it he would try go under them.

      No way was that mandandas fault

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  4. Eden Azzzar
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Commentator just called him " Romelu Bluekaku" he's a genius

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  5. Everyday im Schneiderlin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Lukaku to take pens and free kicks could be epic

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  6. Arceus
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    To be fair, Jag was shielding his face from Delaney's boots with his hands.

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    1. Junior Mint
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      agree. instinct due to high foot

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  7. nobwak
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    9 years, 4 months ago

    Wonder how many of those that labelled him "Trollkaku" have given in to fickleness and changed their tune now.

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    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Well there's no denying he's a troll. It's just a fact.

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      1. nobwak
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Nah I don't buy any of that tbh, he's always done well for me. He's only a troll if you genuinely expect goals every game. His record and stars are unbelievable.

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        1. nobwak
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          *stats

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        2. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Must be playing sky

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        3. Forza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          He didn't score in April or May last season, when Everton had multiple DGWs.

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          1. nobwak
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            http://www.football365.com/news/romelu-lukaku-the-ridiculous-statistics

            Don't see how you can argue with that tbh.
            Like I said, if you expect goals every single game then yeah, maybe. If you expect a ridiculously consistent and deadly striker, then he is no troll.

            Everton had probably had enough of Martinez by the point in the season that you mention - they were almost playing like they wanted him to get the sack!

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    2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      It will take more than 7 games to lose that status.he going right way about it though

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  8. Mikeharbrw
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I'm of the opinion that's a legit fk.
    The only reason he's got his hands up is because Delaney is gonna kick him in the face, the fk for dangerous play comes before the one for handball imo

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    1. Sponge-worthy
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I agree

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  9. Judas
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Is it just me or is that the first free kick Lukaku has ever scored?

    Never seen him take one before

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    1. Darth Crooks
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah I can't remember seeing him take one before but I'm excited if this becomes a thing now

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    2. BabyB
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Yes. 65 goals and that is the first from from a direct free kick.

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    3. Volley127
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      First PL direct fk according to opta at least

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  10. The Left Duke #3
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Have a lot in here captained Lukaku? Went with Sanchez in the end but happy having Kaku do the business

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      0/

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    2. nobwak
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Seriously considered it, and Kun, but went for Zlatan.

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    3. NissA
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      0/

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    4. Del Griffith
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      not many, any on the fence were put off by the bad toe news

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    5. StalkingDwarf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I have. Will still be worried when everyone else plays though.

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    6. Podge
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      o/

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    7. Fpldonny
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I was tempted, but a friday night blank woulda left me pissed off all weekend! So i went sanchez

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  11. Darth Crooks
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Bit late, but blessed Troll(c)aku!!!

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    1. NissA
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I'm happy for now, one goal for my captain will do. I'm scared he'll miss a penalty now.

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      1. Darth Crooks
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Oh god please no, I already had that rollercoaster with San(c)hez the other week

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  12. Captain Blanks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Liking the look of Coleman here. Menacing

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    1. HellasLEAF
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      yes I am so disappointed went Baines with my WC few weeks back and not Coleman.

      Coleman looks like a season keeper at the back this year.

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      1. Captain Blanks
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Me too 🙁

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  13. twoplustwo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Ha you'd pay your money to go and watch Bolasie

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  14. 824545201
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Note to self - Buy Coleman.

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    1. HellasLEAF
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      this. basically a right mid

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    2. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      On his way in to my team. Had him for wk1 but was away for deadline and didn't realise injured. Switched to Baines wk2

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  15. schlupptheweek
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    My best and luckiest captaincy streak continues after an awful first 2-3.7 weeks
    Lukaku 34 GW4
    De Bruyne 28 GW5
    Aguero 26 GW6
    Good start GW7

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    1. Eden Azzzar
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Congrats

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    2. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Nice team link

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  16. SW6
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    That Jagielka assist is so sweet, now just keep a CS and hoover up them BPS 🙂

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    1. Garlana
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      sometimes this site doesnt always help, i just assumed that it was all about williams, baines or coleman. Nice differential.

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      1. SW6
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Well, I have Williams as well

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  17. Everyday im Schneiderlin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Coleman looks lively

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  18. twoplustwo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Oviedo has done a job

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  19. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Looks like Gueye is quite good at this football thing

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  20. Garlana
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    bolasie is bossing this

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  21. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    My missus is gone away for the night. Come over with beers now!!

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I can't, your missus is here 😛

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      1. Champ
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Jebus! 🙂

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    2. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I guess she does not have Lukaku in her team

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  22. Garlana
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    p**s off barkely

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  23. SheBangsTheDrums
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Just realised my ML leader has tripled captain Ibra!

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    1. Garlana
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      wouldnt be suprised that this is going to be a popular decision for casuals wgho dont know about dgw

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  24. Jay_
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Bolasie and Oviedo outstanding

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      1. Over Midwicket
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Oviedo has looked shaky

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      2. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I'm impressed by Coleman...again

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      3. fedolefan
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        No FPL points for Bolasie though

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    • Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I can still see Palace nicking a goal.

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      1. Over Midwicket
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Really? They've been poor

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        1. Numb
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          A game of two halves.

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    • Net Gains
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Ownership, Price, Last 4 GW pts:

      Ibrahimovic - 53.6%, £11.5m, 14 points
      Lukaku - 20.7%, £9.3m, 36 points (one more than Ibra's entire total!)

      Non-Lukaku owners - get serious!

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      1. Ravager
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        If my captain Ibra blanks this weekend. Well I know who's on the way out...

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    • Mo Salah No Mane
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      DEENEY CAPTAIN!
      LIKE A BOSS 🙂

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    • Krul Runnings
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Not watching lads?

      One sided in Evertons favour?

      Couldn't quite bring myself to (C) Lukaku. Probably would of had it been a Sunday game haha

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    • Gerbs
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      9 years, 4 months ago

      Gueye is a beast.

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    • Jay_
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Throwback to the most shocking incident in the history of women football

        https://twitter.com/footy_wankers/status/781898007012712448

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        1. Podge
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          cruel 😆

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        2. KingNidge
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          looooooooooooooool

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