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. Oven Glover
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Piss poor defending again

    1. Alan The Llama
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah

  2. BrockLanders
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Sanchez assy

  3. Gooner97
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    THEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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

    I told you lot those two would do well today. Admittedly i was too chicken to cap Theo...

  5. tm245
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Beautiful pass, Alexis!

  6. Arctic monkeys
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Took him out for siggy 🙁

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

    Eriksen to Theo is a no brainer with those fixtures

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah

      1. Oven Glover
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Or Lallana. Leaning towards Theo atm

  8. Epic Fail
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Cover.

  9. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Sterling misses a sitter.

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

    Took him out for Payet -4 😀

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

      why? west ham arent good at olymic stadium. they barely bet burnley ffs.

  11. mad_beer ✅
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I hate Walcott!

  12. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Sterloling

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

    Got Walcott for 7.5 😎

    1. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Sold Walcott for Hazard (-4) a few weeks ago.
      Top decision!

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

        I sold walcott for hazard after the everton game uswell.

  14. stachman
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    San(c)hez 🙂

  15. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Cracking start.....many more goals in this one 😀

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

      3-3 my prediction

  16. Viprin
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Lucky Mark with Feo coming of the bench

    1. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      for who?

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

        Toby

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

          No he started Theo

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

          Nope?

  17. sminkypinky
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    There's loads of goals in this City game!

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

      yeah. city cant defend.

      1. sminkypinky
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        They really can't.

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

    Sterling has to get that on target lol bench Nacho Pep well done

  19. Pasqualinho
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Zabaleta trying to do a sliding tackle with his head. Not a great idea.

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

    THHHEEOOOOOO

    Legend!

    More more more

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

      Oh yes

  21. Jolly Good
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Wow goal at 5 mins again

  22. Postman Ty
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    TOBYYY! What the actual fffffffff. Sums up this god forsaken season...

  23. John t penguin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Bit crazy that Sanchez perfect pass is worth the same as Redmond falling over rebound off chest

    1. Jolly Good
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Evens out long term

  24. sminkypinky
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Glad this has started like this. A bit gutted for not taking that final leap of faith from Sanch to Theo (c). Come on boys! I want more!

  25. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Walcott and Ake. Today is a good day

  26. Ha.
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    "Kane pulling out wide again"

    Not what you want to hear

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

      His missus doesn't mind tho

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

        Apparently even she thinks he's been playing to "deep".

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      You don't like it when he pulls out?

  27. John t penguin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Stones owners could be onto one if his best scores

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      This is probably a joke, but I don't get it.

  28. Kaneyonero
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Lolarov

  29. bojack
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Why has he put Sterling up top and not 'Nacho. Bizzare, Sterling can't finish for toffee and has bravery of 2.

  30. More Tragic
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Pep thinks he's still managing in Spain & Germany where you can put out any old defence and win games.

    He's a fooking madman.

    1. Halftime
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      That City team is too attacking considering their defense is so poor.