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

    Shot on target by Kane but blocked. sums it up really, just aint happening for the lad

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      The devil that was sitting on Ibra's shoulder has moved to Kane.

      Its the only logical explanation.

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

    I'm afraid Kane won't score from open play. C'mon ref give a spurs peno

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

      Or 3

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

      He'll probably miss the pen the way it's going.

  3. Neeskens Under Matip
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Hmm, only Mane left to play, in the curious position of wanting Everton to win with a Mane hatrick...

  4. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Kane - flopster - what a joke.

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

    There is a goal for Sanchez in this game

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

      Jinxed it now.

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

    If Spurs get a pen & Kane misses it the Samaritans are going to be well busy 🙂

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

      🙂

    2. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      😐

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

    If his teammates really cared about him they would starting diving so Kane could get a PK and boost his confidence.

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

      Alli will try his best

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

      Guardonkeyola

  8. Giovanni Giorgio
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Eriksen, Hazard and Iheanacho ---> Costa, Walcott and Lallana -4 after boxing day.

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      If you are doing these after Boxing day then its too early to say, anything could change.

  9. Alnair
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Finally Alli!

    Now just 19 points to catch up with Eriksen 😐

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

    Kane -> Kun

  11. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    And to think I was thinking of selling Costa when I still had Kane in my team, that mouth breathing traffic cone is gone

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

      now you can get ibra

  12. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Kane's gonna blank again, isn't he?

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

      Frustrating this week but makes Kane > Ibra an easy move if he does

    2. squintykid
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Looking likely, ffs this is Burnley they are playing against. Be better off with Defoe at this rate.

  13. Sailboats
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Close your mouth Kane!!

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

      He can't, he's got a bovine tongue

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

    Come on Eriksen, score this

  15. Alnair
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Sanchez down

    1. Neeskens Under Matip
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      He's made of rocks...

  16. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Sanchez is broken

  17. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Get up Sanchez

  18. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Sanchez dead

    Well there goes another big hitter

  19. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Not hard to see how dangerous Kun is gonna be again at the front of this lot.

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

    Alexis dead

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

    Eriksen?

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

      ?

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

      done nothing

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

      ?

  22. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Sanchez should have been booked for that

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

      Yip

  23. Chris_White
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Get in Heaton you beauty!!

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

      why play heaton over pickford? :/

  24. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Sanchez is dead

    He got out sprinted by Kolarov

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

      He didn't.. Kolarov had a massive head start

  25. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Sanchez hurt

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

    Sanchez limping bad.

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

    FFS Sanchez please don't be injured.

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

    Sanchez not looking very comfortable

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

    I'm actually going to cry. Kane (c) shot thru Heaton's legs and it catches his back heel and deflects away. This is useless...

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Story of my season

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

      welcome to fpl. where hearts are broken weekly.

    3. money face bandwagon
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      U have 38gws for a reason..to even out the unlucky times

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

        I've had, give or take, 15 seriously unlucky gameweeks already. Statistically it should turn around. What happens to my rivals is out of my hands.

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

    Kane fail Sanchez fail