Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – Liverpool vs Stoke City

Gameweek 18 rolls on this evening as Liverpool welcome Stoke to Anfield in a 5.15pm kick-off.

Owned by over 21% of Fantasy Premier League managers, Sadio Mane’s home form suggests he’s the man most likely to wreak havoc against the Potters – the Senegal international has scored or assisted in six of seven Anfield appearances since arriving from Southampton over the summer.

Divock Origi, with goals in all but one of the last five Gameweeks, retains his starting berth, with Jurgen Klopp set to unleash Daniel Sturridge from the bench once again.

Roberto Firmino also keeps his place as he attempts to end a run of six straight blanks.

For the Potters, Joe Allen is the form player – he’s bagged a goal and assist in the last three Gameweeks as he prepares to face his former club for the first time since moving to the bet365.

Between the posts, Lee Grant has produced at least one save point in each of the last four and should be kept busy again as the hosts look for the win that would see them leapfrog Man City into second.

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  1. oedyb22
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    What could I do to make this one better?

    Pickford, Jakupovic
    Reid, Walker, Holebas, Amat, Evans
    Sanchez, Walcott, Hazard, Sigurdsson. De Roon
    Ibrahimovic, Rondon, Kane

    Thinking about Kane->Costa, but Kane has Watford next. And could score tomorrow making me regret it. Also I could need a new keeper as Pick could be out. Would need a hit to get something in for Jakupovic. Thinking Walcott and Jaku to Heaton and...?

    What would you do to get this team better?

    1. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Lallana would be a good Walcott replacement for now, especially if Theo is ruled out for longer. Then you can play it by ear if you need a new keeper.

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Yes suggest look at Wally to Zaha (if goes to ACON Cabaye) or Philips to fund Heaton

  2. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Eriksen to Lalana and Lovren to Kosc for -4?

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Not for a hit.

      1. For Fuchs Sake
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        My defence is looking awful for next week though 🙁

  3. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    get nasri on the scoutcast

    1. Shultan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      He needs to change his password

  4. ryacoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Still got Eriksen and Kane to play tomorrow but tempted to make my moves early to catch the rises.

    Jakupovic + Eriksen to Heaton + Lallana (-4)?

    Would mean keeping Kane over Costa for now I guess, or taking another hit. Worth it?

    1. Morgs
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Only article I saw was saying he's a doubt, which would suggest it's unlikely to be long term. Don't rush a switch

    2. Morgs
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Oops wrong reply!

  5. EWH2020
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Pickford, Walcott and Origi owner with £1m

    I have Jaku on bench

    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Origi is at least not injured. I assume anyway!

  6. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Is there detail on Pickford or can we assume it is long term?

    Don't want to switch unnecessarily, he's been a good cheapie

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Red flag would mean long term. Still being assessed.

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        So don't knee jerk basically?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          You may as well wait.

  7. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    A parting gift tomorrow would be nice, Kane.

  8. Morgs
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Would you rather have:

    Kun, Brunt & Allen/Snodgrass

    OR

    Defoe, Rose & Siggy

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      The former

      1. Morgs
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Kun Brunt Allen

      1. Morgs
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

    3. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Kun/brunt/Allen costs about 2.0 more so obvs one, strange question really

  9. Mull
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    How did Nasri manage to get 2.6m twitter followers? 😕

    1. Shultan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      No idea but a lot of free publicity for dripdoctors

    2. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      he's done things before on twitter

    3. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Probably bought them.

    4. Shultan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Rumours its his ex girlfriend who is logged into his account

    5. the axolotl
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      i'm kind of sore. can anyone help my crowdfund? i badly need drip doctors to help me with my soreness

  10. King Henrik
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Go ahead with these transfers or would you recommend anything else 🙂

    Pickford
    Lovren Alonso Pieters
    Hazard Alexis Lallana Capoue
    Kane Rondon Zlatan

    Grant Chadli Amat Holebas

    2fts.
    Lovren >> Jones
    Kane >> Costa ?

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I would be tempted to keep Kane v Watford but see how he does tomorrow

  11. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Post fail on previous page 🙂

    Not exactly sure of what to do here guys, have 1FT and 0.5 ITB.

    Heaton
    Cedric - Alonso - Evans
    Siggy - Sanchez - Walcott - Hazard
    Origi - Ibra - Kane
    ____________________________
    Robinson: Amat, Lovren, Morrison

    Quite a few concerns here, with Origi now appearing out of favour, Walcott injured, Siggy not producing, not to mention Kane.
    What would be your moves here?

    Just do Siggy > Lallana? Again though, bit wary of doing this as pool play City, and Swansea just having sacked Bob Bradley, teams usually pick right up wit ha change of manager don't they?

    Any advice would be much appreciated.

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      cheers guys.

    2. Owusu90
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Keep Siggy.

    3. Owusu90
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Origi > Rondon and Walcott > Lallana (if injured).

      Kane is good vs Watford if you've waited for Saints game too.

    4. Sharpe Shuffle
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I would keep Siggy for the next two. There could be a post-Bradley bounce.

      Wait for news on Walcott

    5. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Just saw replies for this, thanks lads, really appreciated, will follow the advice 🙂

  12. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Who is more urgent to ditch?

    A) Kane

    B) Payet

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      See how tomorrow goes.

  13. Carlton P
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    If Walcott is out I'm looking at
    Cedric + wally > Nyom + mkhi, leaving £ITB for siggy > lallana/sterling
    Good moves?

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Decent

    3. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers chaps
      Even with a cheap def of
      Alonso l Jones l chambers l Nyom l Amat??

    4. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      What if Cedric gets attacking returns? 😀

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        He'd still be rotated the following week

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          You're very sure of that. What do you know that I don't?

      2. Carlton P
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        He's just frustrating, great option but really want mkhi

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          He's only been back one game and he played the whole thing. It feels worse because he hasn't played yet this GW. I just think people might regret selling him by judging his output prematurely

  14. joersherman
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Hi guys, thoughts on next moves? 1ft 0.5m itb

    Pickford / Mandanda
    Alonso Azpi Jones Francis Amat
    Sanchez Payet Lallana Siggy DeRoon
    Costa Ibra Origi

    Looking at Payet & Origi as current weak links?

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      If Pickford out then you need to bring in playing keeper l. Heaton or Foster if can stretch that far. If not Valdes perhaps

      1. joersherman
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Reckon randolph is a decent option?

        1. joersherman
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah quite a few games ago

    2. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Save 2FT for gw20, you may need to change a gk?
      Origi + Payet > mkhi + rondon?

      1. joersherman
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Reckon Randolph is a good shout?

        1. Owusu90
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          I'm considering it. No chance of Adrian return? Was he dropped?

  15. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Just realised there is a good chance Sanchez scores 250+ this season. That's pretty mad.

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      250 goals would be an incredible number indeed

      1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Just needs to improve his finishing a fraction.

  16. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Bottomed on the last page.

    Mkhitarayn or Pogba? Pogba plays the full 90 whilst Mkhitarayn doesn't often..

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Mkhi for the YOLO factor

      1. Sharpe Shuffle
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        This. Pogba needs too many chances to score. Mkhi is clinical

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Mkhitaryan for me as can see him going from strength to strength

    3. the axolotl
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      mkhitarian's on the up. pricey though.

      are utd fans calling him mkhi love yet i wonder?

    4. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Miki should start playing 90 minutes from now on. Only concern is 2 games in 3 days, he probably won't start both. After that he is fairly nailed on.

  17. M_E_X
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Hi all

    My current team is below. I'm trying to work out if I can get sanchez in without too much pain?

    Origi is the obvious one to drop but I would need to downgrade someone else to get the funds. 0 FT and 1.6m ITB

    My current team is:

    Heaton (pope)

    Brunt - Alonso - Jones (Kingsley, friend)

    Hazard - Erikson - Siggy - Walcott (de roon)

    Costa - Ibra - Origi

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Walcott/Sig to Phillips and upgrade Eriksen?

  18. Aubaaaaa
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    What would you do to this team:

    Heaton Pickford
    Alonso Lovren Brunt Cedric Friend
    Sanchez Hazard Siggy Saha DeRoon
    Ibra Kane Origi

    1FT 1.2m ITB

    A. Valencia for Lovren
    B. Rose for Lovren
    C. Save
    D. Any other suggestions are welcomed

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      C and play Cedric over Lovren.

      Else, A

    2. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      C and play Cedric over Lovren.

      Else, B

  19. TLF
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    If you could have one....Brunt or Jones?

    1. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Brunt

      1. TLF
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Janmaat to Brunt done, thanks all

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Jones

    3. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Brunt

    4. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Brones

    5. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Check Brunt's avg positions. He is as OOP as it gets.

      1. TLF
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        I've had look and been keeping an eye on him for weeks....Just that WB haven't been keeping CS where as Man U have so I'm weighing up Brunt attacking returns V Jones CS potential....With decent fixtures coming up for WB though there are surely some clean sheets on the horizon and Brunt is a more exciting player to own as well....Surprised he doesnt score more highly on ICT index actually.

    6. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Brunt

      1. TLF
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers Andy, I know you have been reaping the rewards for a few weeks now....I may have to join the Bruntinho party.

    7. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Brunt for sure

      1. TLF
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers, made the transfer a moment ago, feeling good about it.

  20. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Missed Arsenals last game so I'm wondering how Sanchez performed. Worth removing the armband from Ibra? Palace defence has been horrid and Big Sam's not gonna change that easily.

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Sanchez was unlucky not to score. Most dangerous player on the pitch, hit the post, most shots on target of any PL player on the day.

    2. Sharpe Shuffle
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah, could've easily had a brace. Sanchez is getting the armband for me

  21. ryacoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Which looks better this week?

    A) Kane + Pickford to Costa + Hennessey/Grant
    B) Jakupovic + Eriksen to Heaton + Lallana

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      A

  22. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Stoke's squad is seriously average. Shaqiri, Arnautovic, Bojan etc. may have talent, but they don't translate it into anything productive most of the time (perhaps once every four games). No wonder they are playing for Stoke rather than a CL club.

  23. Z
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Any reason why Chadli is having his minutes managed?
    Is Phillips a better option?

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Yes IMO

  24. LVG
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    considering getting rid of Theo. Should I and who for the same value should I get? Cheers

    1. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I'd wait for press conference to hear extent of the injury, if he is fit fixtures are sweet

  25. Demel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    I am struggling for inspiration...

    Pick - Grant
    Holebas - Walker - Brunt - Taylor - Amat
    Hazard - Sanchez - KDB - Eriksen - Capoue
    Aguero - Origi - Defoe

    Bank 0.4m
    2 FT

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      KDB and Origi out for Costa and... someone else.

    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      You kept Kun or bought him back early? Goalkeepers might need readjusting before anything else.

      1. Demel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Sorry that should be Ibra

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Monitor Pickford injury and if bad get Heaton. You might be .1 short. If so Valdes or Hennessy

  26. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Can anyone see any pressing issues?

    1ft, 0itb.

    I'm thinking saving the trade and assessing Kun and Costa before bringing them back in. Maybe back to 3-4-3?

    Heaton
    Alonso / Cedric / McAuley
    Sanchez / Hazard / Eriksen / Siggy / Lallana
    Ibrahimovic / Defoe

    Pickford / Diamonde / Pieters / Friend

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Save trade. Good team

    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Save

  27. Crow
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    First season of fpl, not sure if I have all the right players...

    Heaton (Pickford)
    Alonso Jones Vertonghen
    (Holebas Love)
    Hazard Payet Eriksen Walcott (Can)
    Ibrahimovic Costa Lorente

    Just did kane to costa, kane hasn't been producing much.. any advice? Also when can I play the second wildcard? Want to get sanchez since their fixtures are amazing

    1. Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I would say Vertonghen, Payet and Llorente could all be upgraded. The wildcard is available in January.

    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      You can play the second wildcard as soon as GW19 commences, though I'd hold off until closer to double gameweeks (don't worry about them now but you'll find out about them nearer the time if you hang around here). Team isn't bad at all. It's useful to post how many FTs you have and how much money ITB. If you can afford Walcott/Payet to Sanchez/Phillips then I'd do that. Would do it for a hit if Walcott is out next game but wait on news.

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      After GW19 deadline.

    4. Crow
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks so much. ITB is in the bank, is it?

  28. Moose™
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Walker + 8 points vs Cedric + Kane.

    Who wins?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Hopefully Kane beats all 3.

      1. Moose™
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Really wish he gets a hattie tomorrow. So that I will be back as ML leader after a slump of 3 weeks of red arrows.

  29. leocarter27
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Evening! Wanted to get opinions on ideas or improvements for my team early ahead of gameweek 19.

    I have 2 FT's

    Cech (pal H) / jakupovic

    Valencia (boro H) Alonso (Sto H) Cedric (wba H) / pieters love

    Sanchez (pal H) Hazard (Sto H) Payet (Lei A) Siggy (Bou H) / Allen

    Anichebe (Bur A) Ibra (Mid H) Carroll (Lei A)

    Thanks 🙂

  30. My Name Is Prince
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    I still don't have any Chelsea defender? Am I late to the party? Or should I still bring Alonso in? Everyone else in my ML has CHE def and the second (I'm first obviously) in the ML has a double up... 🙂

    1. Crow
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      11 clean sheets don't require much explanation. They're expensive defenders though

    2. Sharpe Shuffle
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      You are late to the party but not too late. Alonso is essential