Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

After Harry Kane and Dele Alli ran riot at Vicarage Road, we now make out way to the Emirates as Arsenal entertain Crystal Palace in the final fixture of Gameweek 19.

With Theo Walcott ruled out once again due to a calf complaint and Mesut Ozil sidelined with illness, all eyes are on Alexis Sanchez to deliver after a number of captaincy contenders turned in some disappointing hauls.

Certainly, a big performance from the Chilean would have a significant effect on the overall Fantasy Premier League standings – he’s been handed the armband by 11.5% of managers.

Arsene Wenger’s decision to retain Olivier Giroud up top means that Sanchez looks set to start on the flank once again. Despite failing to notch at home to West Brom last time out, his underlying stats still afford us optimism – Sanchez registered more goal attempts and efforts in the box than any player in Gameweek 18.

With Wilfried Zaha looking set to depart for the African Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast shortly, we’re monitoring the form of Christian Benteke and Scott Dann and looking for signs of improvement under new manager Big Sam as the Eagles prepare for some promising fixtures from Gameweek 20 onwards.

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  1. Valar(Keith)
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Is Friend nailed or in danger of being rotated with Fabio(who played really well in his absence )

    1. Forjaz
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Chambers an option? Im also looking for a boro defender

    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Defense is
      Alonso Vvd Ake Pieters AMAT

      Got 2 FTS so looking at replacing amatthis week. Friend makes sense structure wise but Brunt looks a good luxury punt too

    3. ameenkw
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Chambers your best bet

    4. BB-8
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I'm wondering about this too. Friend so much more exciting than Chambers

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

    Who is more important to drop?

    Siggy, Anichebe, Cedric

    1. Dellman
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Anichebe injured no?

    2. ameenkw
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Anichebe for me .. injured long term

  3. Clifford☯
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Am I Good to Go ?

    Heaton
    Alonso Holebas Jones
    Sanchez Hazard Eriksen Lallana
    Costa Ibrahimovi(c) Rondon

    Bench_ Pickford Fletcher Daniels Amat

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

      Nice team

    2. Dellman
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Yep lovely team mate!

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

      Not a fan of Holebas (prefer Chambers), but otherwise yes.

    4. Clifford☯
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers Everyone.

  4. Dellman
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    GK: Heaton Robinson
    DEF:Alonso Jones Ake Chambers Nyom
    MID:Sanchez Hazard Lallana Phillips Fletcher
    ATT: Costa Ibra Lukaku

    Good enough team? Or any suggestions to improve?

    Thanks 🙂

  5. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Captain?

    A) Zlatan

    B) Tekkers

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

      I'm going for Tekkers

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Zlatan

    3. ANON.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      A

  6. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    For next few GWs:

    1. Benteke (3rd striker with Ibra / Costa)
    2. Rondon (as above)
    3. Lallana (with Sanchez / Hazard / Eriksen / De Roon)

    Thanks 🙂

  7. We Will Klopp you
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    My rank is appalling (talking about 1.6m) so I'll need to do something crazy to catch up, Lallana, Pogba and Alli for Hazard, Eriksen and Zaha -12? What do you think? Have just enough to do it, is this insanity or potential brilliance?

    1. Dellman
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Not sure about Pogba and silly to get rid of Haz and Eriksen... There must be another way for you to rise the ranks- you need differentials like Baines, Stanislas, Rondon who all have decent fixtures...

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

      Nah - some good captaincy picks and patience will get you up the rankings. Replace Zaha after this upcoming GW though.

    3. Bampot Co.
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I would do Eriksen to Pogba this week, Zaha and Hazard next week.

    4. stachman
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I don't think that -12 can ever be a good call... Not to mention that all of these 6 players you speak of can produce points...

  8. AFlynny
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    If you had to pick one to buy?

    A) Alli
    B) Pogba
    C) Mkhi

    Thanks in advance

    1. Dellman
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Alli by a country mile... On red hot form...

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

      A

  9. PvA
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Sanchez point explosion incoming

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

      C v Bou?

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

        Sui

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

    Heaton / Pickford
    Alonso / McAuley / Holebas / Ake / Kingsley
    Sanchez / Hazard / Philipps / Snoddy / De Roon
    Kane / Costa / Defoe
    1 FT & 2.0 ITB

    I'm really lost on what to do ..
    a) Keep Kane
    b) Kane -> Ibra
    c) Kane -> Aguero
    d) Other suggestions? Who to dump if so ..

    1. Dellman
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Easily b

  11. sthelenslad92
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    A) Dann, Gibson, Phillips, Costa & Carroll
    VS.
    B) Ward, Friend, Stanislas/Allen, Ibra & Afobe

  12. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Best replacement for Pickford?

    Pick Jaku
    Walker Alonso Evans Chambers Amat
    Sanchez Hazard Eriksen Phillips Fletcher
    Costa Ibra Origi

    1FT 1.8 ITB

    A. Valdes
    B. Grant
    C. Cech
    D. Any other.

  13. Yellin' in my Ear
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Bottomed:
    Had a terrible week, thinking of taking a risk, worth a -8?
    Siggy, Eriksen, Anichebe to Phillips, Lallana, and Benteke?
    Thanks

    1. Dellman
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Not sure about binning Eriksen

      1. Yellin' in my Ear
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Me neither but wasn't impressed with how deep he played today and think the above could pay off longer term

        1. We Will Klopp you
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Same, I'm really considering Pogba, Lallana and Alli in for Zaha, Hazard and Eriksen, my rank is awful so need to take a few risks

  14. pedro-tacuara
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Best Ozil replacement? 10.0 and under

    1. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Is he out long term?

      1. pedro-tacuara
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        No, just ilness. But cant afford benching him this week I think ...

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

      Alli

  15. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    defoe+siggy+azpili->kun+stanislas+ake (-8)
    kun to recover the hit?
    Yay or nay?

    1. skeyrd
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      nay

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

      Yes

  16. cruzex
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Rondon over aguero is stupid option?

    I have de bruyne.

  17. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Forget Kobra, KIA has all the penalty takers 😉

    1. Hooky
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Juicy

  18. F4L
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Take Benteke out for Kane or wait one week?

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

      wait swans are awful

  19. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    2 questions:

    1. how
    a) Clyne, Haz, Origi -> Friend/Ake, Phillips, Kun (C)
    b) Clyne, Origi, Ibra -> Ake/Friend, Kun, Carroll/Gray/Negredo

    2. when
    A) now for -8 (have exact money to do a) option)
    B) risk it and make it tomorrow for -4 (no Kun vs Burnley).

  20. stachman
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Any Tekkers owner starts to panic? Not sure about his position at club right now... His missed peno and reduced pitch time today got me worried... Time to drop? Fixtures are so tasty now...

    1. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Of course I'm worried. He was rubbish, and has been for a few weeks.

    2. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Just brought him in. He is their first choice striker. Might have lost pens but got subbed "early" because the game was pretty much over and they have much more important game to come.

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

      Not before Swansea

    4. Gunners for Lyfe
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      keep him, palace fixtures too good

  21. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Was thinking capoue «»Philips and play 352 with siggy playing and bench capoue or take a hit to get a striker ???

    1. camarozz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Sorry bench llorente**

  22. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Folk selling Sanchez on the price prediction sites....sheesh...

    Here's how he did again today. http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/4671/

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Let them sell

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        And Happy New Year 🙂

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

      Kaboul lol...

    3. Cheltnamshire LaLaLa
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      madness - with arsenals fixtures as well!

  23. Neeskens Under Matip
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Hmm, a bit of a gamble, but I've downgraded Sanchez to Walcott, to get Kun in (for Carrol).

    Sanchez as captain just about worked this week, but he looked tired, he's on the wing, Giroud scored,and it leaves me options for the next game week (Hazard to Eriksen/Alli).

    Open to advice, or thoughts...

    Grant
    Aké / Dawson (Hull) / Jones
    Hazard / Lallana / Walcott / Carrick
    Costa / Ibrahimovic / Agüero

    Bench: Zuniga / Wanyama / VVD

    0.1m in the bank

    1. Neeskens Under Matip
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Sh1tsticks - just noticed Walcott is probably dropping tonight...

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

        He's also unlikely to play in 48 hours

        1. Neeskens Under Matip
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Walcott or Sanchez?

    2. Neeskens Under Matip
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Heaton other GK

    3. Hooky
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Is Walcott even going to play this GW?

      1. Neeskens Under Matip
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        No idea, that's the gamble...

    4. Caleb's Kitties
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Terrible transfer..would rather have sold hazard for philips..

      1. Neeskens Under Matip
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        That was plan a - not enough to get Augero though

  24. cruzex
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Aguero is essential?

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Not yet

    2. Neeskens Under Matip
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      No, but it makes the captain choice easy, and if he does get goals I'll be left behind with my crappy transfer value...

  25. SKENG
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Got Alli in GW 14, gotta be the highlight of my season

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

      On triple Spurs - Kane, Alli, Eriksen for a while now, selling Kane and Eriksen for Aguero and Phillips this week though.

    2. WVA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Nice move I'm getting him in tonight, Lallana in GW15 was mine

  26. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Really struggling what transfer(s) I should make, please help.

    Got 2.3m in the bank

    DDG--Jaku
    Amat -- Alonso -- Walker--Friend--Evans
    Payet--Sanchez--Zaha--Siggy--Capoue
    Zlatan--Costa -- Anichebe

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

      Siggy to Lallana for me.

      1. FPL Maldini
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Instead of Payet?

    2. Pele Pels
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      This

  27. SANTACLAUS
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Feel like using wildcard

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

      Good luck for the rest of the season.

  28. ThatAsianGuy17
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    is zaha able to play against swansea or has he gone ACON already?

    1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      still available

  29. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Still think I might do Kane > Kun! Kane has been horrible expect for today! It's a much tougher choice now though! I have 1FT left and 2.1m ITB!

    Would this look good to go for GW20?

    Heaton
    Lovren Walker Evans
    Sanchez Hazard Eriksen Phillips
    Kun Zlatan Carroll
    (Jaku, Pieters, Capoue, Amat)

  30. F4L
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Haz to Alli for a -4?