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The Dugout Discussion – Southampton vs Chelsea

30 October 2016 1898 comments
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After Everton defeated West Ham 2-0 at Goodison earlier, we now turn our attentions to St Mary’s as Southampton entertain Chelsea at 4pm.

Diego Costa and Eden Hazard boast the greatest threat as the Blues look to grab a fourth successive league win.

The Spain international – who remains one yellow away from a single-match ban – has netted four goals in as many road trips, whilst Hazard has notched in each of his last four starts for club and country.

Chelsea’s recent move to 3-4-3 has harvested three straight clean sheets in the top-flight, though their hosts have been similarly resilient in front of their own fans.

The Saints have conceded just one goal in their last five home matches in all competitions and have been breached on only eight occasions over the first nine Gameweeks.

With a trip to Hull next up on their agenda, Nathan Redmond and Charlie Austin have the chance to stake a claim for our consideration, as the latter looks to net for the third successive league outing.

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  1. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Costa score you twerp

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      say it to his face

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      1. darthwader
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Lol

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  2. Niemi
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    A) Antonio>7.7 max
    B) Sterling>Coutinho, then A) next week
    C) Both for a hit this week
    D) Sterling>Hazard + Antonio>Hazard for a hit

    Looking at Sigurdsson, Tadic, Arnautovic, Chadli and Redmond under 7.7

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    1. Niemi
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      D) woud be amazing. Obviously ment Redmond instead of Hazard for Antonio.

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  3. Slam
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    How's Southampton looking?

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    1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Other than the early goal, pretty good. Stung some passes together, had some meaningful possession and, are looking capable of scoring.

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  4. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    How many of Kun/Alexis/Hazard can you fit in? Also bearing in mind Kane return...

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    1. Kante Be Bothered
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      all 3 pretty easy

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    2. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Can't squeeze in Sanchez without killing the balance to my squad. I think 2 out of those 3 are realistic.

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    3. Saint Channon
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I can do A. Valencia to Pieters and Walcot to Hazard or
      B. Valencia to Fuchs and Walcot to Firmino
      I was thinking B but now not so sure 1.3 itb

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

    Should I get rid of Alli or keep? I brought him in for a hit this week?

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    1. Belsunz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Keep. He'll score next GW.

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  6. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Is Musa nailed now at Leicester? Or just a placeholder for Silmani ?
    Thinking of bringing him in for Benteke as Leicester have a great run of games upcoming

    Also
    Capuoe out - who in?

    a) Redmond
    b) Gundogan ?

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    1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I think Ranieri is still moving things around at least when they are playing in the PL -- he's yet to find his strongest side.

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    2. LeicesterA
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Musa isn't nailed but he's not a direct replacement for Slimani either.

      There will be rotation on the wing for Musa with Albrighton and up front with Slimani, Okazaki and Vardy. Ranieri has been open in that the front and wings will rotate due to CL.

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      1. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers for the input.
        Will leave Benteke for the time being.

        Just need to find out how nailed Gundogan is now ....... though Redmond also has decent fixtures coming up

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        1. LeicesterA
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Most welcome.

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  7. 824545201
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Son, Capoue, Deeney > Hazard, Marney, Stuani
    1 transfer now, 2 transfers next week for -4, worth it?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      hazard and 2 duds, not worth it imo

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      1. 824545201
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Compared to three duds i have now it doesn't look that bad.

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          depends on your team, if they will be your 5th mid and 3rd striker maybe but seems like it's a big sacrafice for 1 player

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          1. 824545201
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            I'd have a midfield of Sanchez, Firmino, Coutinho and Hazard.
            I could play 4-4-2 or 3-4-3 depending on fixtures.
            But i really hate taking a hit, so i'd probably not do it. Although i'm starting to believe that without taking hits it's extremely difficult to turn a very mediocre season into a very good one.

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            1. Jimmers
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              There are times when it's necessary to take a hit and you need to look at it over the next few gameweeks rather than the current one

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  8. Gazj11
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Payet > Hazard a no brainer?

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    1. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Yes, considering West Ham's fixture list.

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    2. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      People sold him after 2 blanks. He's on a good run now. Class is permanent, get him

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      1. bojack
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        It's also because Conte has altered his system.

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      2. Eskimooo
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        4 blanks actually captain hindsight ...

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  9. Jay_
      9 years, 5 months ago

      If you was going 3-5-2

      A) Clyne & Gundogan + 4

      B) Morgan & Redmond

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      1. Delhidynamo
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        B

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      2. Lallana_
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        B

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      3. Big Red Dog
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        B

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    • Delhidynamo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      What would you rather do

      A)Tekkers to Kaku

      B)Son to Haz

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      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        A

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        1. TOLV TUMS
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          this

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        2. Delhidynamo
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Take consideration that A means I have to keep Son

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      2. Forza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        B, Benteke should be scoring again soon.

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        1. Delhidynamo
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Palace look quite attacking. I'm happy to keep him

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          1. Volley127
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Sounds like you've made up your mind already tbh.

            I prefer A but would want to rid Son too.

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      3. pax888
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        B.

        Benteke is due.

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    • EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Mahrez sound like a decent punt?

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      1. LeicesterA
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        If only there weren't so many other in form mids.

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      2. Mata-Is-The-Juan
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        With Hazard, Sanchez, the LIV mids and Walcott all in the mix, he's a bit on the risky side IMO.

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        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          True. I have Sanchez and Firm. Not enough cash for Hazard. 9.2m I can manage. Lets wait and see another week.

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      3. Delhidynamo
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Did you get siggy?

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        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          One week punt on Mata. Didn't work.

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          1. Delhidynamo
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Haha I punted on Arnie

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    • Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Costa ain't going to get much from this game

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    • fedolefan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Man, this Che defense looks so tight. But everyone is so expensive.

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      1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Worth their price after GW15. Hopefully Zouma becomes a factor then

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      2. Eskimooo
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        !!!!!

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      3. Pino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        They are worth now. They are delivering against good teams. No reason to Wait til GW 15 if you can afford one.

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    • Sonder
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      RMT

      Pickford
      Walker, Lovren, Holebas
      Sanchez, Firmino, Coutinho, Son
      Aguero, Lukaku, Deeney

      Jakupovic, Amat, Fletcher, Kelly

      1 FT, 1.1 ITB

      A. Jakupovic --> Heaton? (Great form) Foster? (Rotates much better with Pickford)
      B. Son --> Don't know? Redmond?
      C. Deeney --> Austin
      D. Walker --> Fuchs? van Dijk? (Both have great fixtures until the end of the year)

      Thanks for any advice!

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    • ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      How's Redmond looking?

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      1. the axolotl
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        barely involved, alas

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    • JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Cech Pickford
      Lovren Pieters Smith Holebas Amat
      Sanchez Coutinho Firmino Siggy Fletcher
      Aguero Deeney Lukaku

      Deeney out probably the best move here?
      Don't like the look of having no Chelsea in there though

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    • StoneMountain
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Blanks from Costa and Austin and a big fat red arrow incoming!

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      1. the axolotl
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        i really hate these mid game pointless whinges.

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        1. StoneMountain
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Touché

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    • Kaneyonero
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      PvA to Cook Francis or Daniels?

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    • Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Any Man City fans in here?

      How nailed is Gundogan?

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      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Man City have fans?

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        1. Forza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          There were plenty of us even before we were accused of being glory hunters...

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      2. Forza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Not as nailed on as the likes of Fernandinho and Silva, so don't be surprised if he suddenly gets benched

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    • Moose™
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      The best Son replacement? Not already have Cout, Wally, Austin, Lukaku.

      So, Bolasie or Redmond is too much? Chadli?

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      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        After all those efforts of getting a son, why would you replace him?

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        1. Moose™
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          He's useless.

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      2. Belsunz
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Chadli has good fxt coming up indeed

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    • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      moses looking good

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    • Shultan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Wish i could afford a chelsea defender, they don't look like they're going to concede

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      1. Pino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Im bringing in Alonso. With the 3-5-2 formation the can keep a clean sheet against any team.

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    • TooDifficuIt
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      chadli to moses ?

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    • Kaneyonero
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Alli to moses? Ft

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      1. Scholes Balls
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Moses plays as a wing back if anything alonso is more attractive as he gets CS points

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    • Bored Bear
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Best 5.5 mid?

      (1) Gundoginho
      (2) McArthurinho
      (3) Zahainho
      (4) Mosesinho
      (5) Maticinho

      Attackingness and minutes is drawing me to Zaha.
      (don't want crapoue, already have allen, so want to rotate with them)

      cheers anyone

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      1. Delhidynamo
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Jonty'sgravinho

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      2. PEP G
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Matic! He almost had an assist again just now. Cheaper

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    • Scholes Balls
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Chelsea have scored 5 goals and Costa has not been involved in any of them somehow.
      If he gets a booking today would any of you consider removing him ?

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      1. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        No

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    • Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Who hits Chelsea penalties these days?

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      1. big_cliff
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Haz, I think.

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      2. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Hazard

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    • Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Cheeky little Costa booking would be nice

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      1. French Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        This

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    • Belsunz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      This 3-4-3 formation really suits Hazard

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      1. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Big time. Gives him the licence to play more centrally

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      2. makaveli123
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        3-4-3 is the best formation, both on FPL and in real life.

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    • Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Got to score those Costa!

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