Dugout Discussion
18 December 2016 2966 comments
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After Jay Rodriguez guided Southampton to a 3-1 win at the Vitality, we’re treated to a couple of 4pm encounters that may well have a significant impact on the Fantasy Premier League standings.

Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen are heavily backed to get the better of Burnley at the Lane.

The in-form pair have each scored twice in two of their last three home appearances, earning first and third place in our Gameweek 17 Captain Poll respectively.

Frustratingly, our Scout Pick Toby Alderweireld misses out with a minor back problem, though we’ll have an eye on Spot the Differential candidate Danny Rose against a Clarets outfit with a single goal to their name on the road so far.

Man City and Arsenal square up at the Etihad in the other match.

Alexis Sanchez seeks a fifth double-figure away haul against a City defence that’s been far from convincing, with just three clean sheets to their name so far.

With the Gunners now poised for some excellent upcoming fixtures, a big performance from Theo Walcott could persuade some Sanchez owners he is worth a double-up option.

Sergio Aguero remains suspended for City, with Pep Guardiola once again benching the likes of Kelechi Iheanacho and John Stones.

Kevin De Bruyne is the man most likely for the home side, though the Belgian’s run of 10 league appearances without a goal has left him on the Fantasy periphery.

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  1. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on the following transfers for the next few GW, assuming no injuries

    GW18- Costa to Benteke
    GW19- Kane to Costa, Payet to Sanchez,
    GW20- Sigurdsson to Coutinho

  2. sthelenslad92
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Ake can't play against Chelsea

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers Geoff

  3. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Repost:
    Benteke and Haz or Aguero and Philips? For after this GW

    1. Harper_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Aguero and Phillips. Phillips fixtures from then on are Amazing with a capital A

  4. sthelenslad92
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    A) Francis/Friend in for Cedric (Ake is red flagged)
    B) Rondon/Carroll/Negredo in for Origi
    C) Willian/Antonio/Zaha in for Siggy

  5. Fantasyfootballer
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    What do you guys think of

    Morgan or Lovren > 4.5 or less (Friend/Mee?)
    and Costa to Ibra

    -4

    Alternative is to play Amat in a 442

  6. Swanny18
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Best 3rd striker option sub £8 mil?

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Benteke

  7. Blanka
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Get rid of Walcott or Eriksen?

    For Sanchez.

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

      Or Siggy perhaps.

  8. sthelenslad92
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Downgrade Siggy or Cedric? For either Antonio/Zaha or Franice/Friend.

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      cedric to friend imo

  9. Cojiro
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    When do we realistically want Kun back? I'm looking and fixtures and I reckon it has to be either gw20 or gw23. If the latter, future Cojiro can worry about that. If GW20, we only have 3FT until then...

    1. fiveyears
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I am quite tempted given how much his price is dropping to just wait until any form is shown. City very inconsistent, and price changes won't be that harmful.

  10. RubberDucky
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Is there a way of looking at the transfer history of what you sold a player for?

      I bought Costa at 10.6 so am I right his SP was/is 10.8?

    • Plutocracy
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I nominate Kane for troll of the year. Lukaku can hand him the trophy at the ceremony.