Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – West Ham vs Man United

A hectic afternoon with points aplenty will hopefully continue with the tea-time kick-off at the London Stadium.

With Sergio Aguero emerging from the bench to return a goal and potential bonus points at the Etihad, our attention now switches to the red side of Manchester and their own talismanic goalscorer – Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Heavily backed by FPL managers once again, the Swede takes on the Hammers with 24.1% of the Gameweek 20 armbands strapped to his bicep.

Elsewhere, Jose Mourinho recalls Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo at centre-back as two of five changes to his line-up; Henrikh Mkhitaryan earns his second successive start.

For West Ham, Andy Carroll drops to the bench having started the last four Gameweeks. Mark Noble and Andre Ayew also drop out as Pedro Obiang, Manuel Lanzini and Sofiane Feghouli earn starts.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. twoplustwo
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Have Pogba and his two best efforts were poorly executed tbh

  2. Too Mane Men
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Was Sanchez or Ibra the most popular captain? The less bonus Zlatan gets the better...

    Sanchez has been so unlucky not to score a few goals past two games.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Zlatan most popular.

  3. _Freddo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Did Ibra lose a BP?

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      yes

  4. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Reading the scores on here:
    https://imgflip.com/i/1gz416

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

    Would actually sell Cedric for a -16. Get out.

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      He'll probably go on a run of games now

      1. kirwy
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I guess. Replace with VvD? 😉

  6. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    49 pts with 3 to play.

    Not bad but not great considering my captain has played.

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      48 (excl bonus) with 5 to play. Ibra (c) for me.

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Wow nice

        1. diesel001
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Lucky (isn't it always) - with Baines, McAuley and Phillips.

          1. Weasel Boy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah wish I'd got baines myself

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      That's excellent. Most looking at low to mid 30s

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks
        Sanchez Ali and Luiz to go

    3. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      My heart bleed for you

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I'm grateful for your pity

    4. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      That's very good. 41 with 4 to go for me and I'm really happy.

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Nice
        Good luck

    5. M.A.G
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Congrats mate 😀 very nice score

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks Brunt

  7. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    A few folk recommending Cabaye instead of Zaha for Palace.
    Haven't watched them much under big Sam. Is Yohan a decent option? I have Phillips and 7m to spend. 7.4 if Zlatan becomes Kane.

    Is Cabaye on pens and playing CAM under Sam? Would be an easy sideways transfer.

    1. Numb
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Think that mini bandwagon finished as quick as it started.

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Agree. However, give Allardyce a couple of weeks then we might see a difference.

  8. ChristoBisto
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Views on best GK to get in for £4.5m please?

    1. EL_FENOMENO
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Valdes

      1. ChristoBisto
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Isn't he injured?

      2. fitzy
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        He just got injured ...

      3. Cookie Kid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Why didn't Valdes start today?

    2. NATSTER
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I'm looking at a pair of Randolph & Grant.

      1. ChristoBisto
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Would prefer Valdes, but considering Grant instead as Valdes missed today with injury.

    3. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Grant if his deal is extended looks good. Don Vito Mannone doesn't look bad either

      1. JustPark
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        A deal looks likely.

      2. ChristoBisto
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Or gamble on Valdes being fit for next game? Boro defence is pretty solid

  9. The Left Duke #3
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Ibra owner so didn't mind the goal points obviously but how the Lina didn't spot he was offside is beyond me. It was like it happened in slo-mo

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      It's Ibra - he does what he wants. No assistant referee going to mess him up.

      1. fedolefan
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I'd like to see Ibra vs Henderson. Costa was no match for Hendo, but Ibra-Hendo will be titanic.

    2. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      What I found funny is Ibra clearly knows he's off as well.

    3. MTPockets
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Brown envelopes?

    4. Numb
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Anyone got any defender recommendations? Up to 5.0 but cheaper the better obviously.

      Mine is a mess!

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

        Brunt

        1. Numb
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Was thinking that but they don't seem to keep CSs and he's probably losing his OOP advantage now.

      2. crikeybruce
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Anyone who doesn't have Brunt in their team is a madman in my opinion!

      3. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Brunt 100%

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

      Really like the look of my team now

      All set up for Eriksen > Coutinho (SWA) next week...

    6. M.A.G
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Sorry for reposting

      Is Mane > Hazard a good move ?
      My current mid
      Sanchez/Mane/Alli/Phillips/Fletcher

      any other candicates that i should look into ?

      1. Winks Club
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Hazard is a bit too expensive and having bad fixtures and mediocre form. Get someone like Pogba instead

        1. M.A.G
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          i wouldn't fancy a united double up as i already own ibra but i don't have Costa that's why it's tempting for me

      2. Limbo
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        If that's a free do it 1000%

        He's unlucky not to have bagged goals in the last few

        1. M.A.G
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Yup and searching for Costa cover too

    7. fitzy
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Price rises forcing my hand to get Phillips in for Payet right now.

      On the bright side I can a couple of weeks to see Walcott hopefully drop before getting him in as well.

    8. Ady87
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      55 with 4 to go inc BPS but blew trip captain on Aguero expecting a haul. Never mind.

      1. fitzy
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Another TC blown ...

      2. crikeybruce
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        What on earth are you doing? Save triple captains and bench boost for double gameweeks. You've failed the FFS community by not doing so. We all say a collective "I told you so".

    9. AFC49
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      27 with Grant, Pieters, Alonso, Sanchez (c), Hazard, Eriksen, Costa left.
      Fine or below average?

      1. Annie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        fine, unless Spurs Chelsea is 0-0

      2. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Below but you won't be after Wednesday

      3. RustyBz
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Silly question isn't it

      4. Lawrø
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I think you'll catch up

    10. thep025
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      What to do with this??
      HEaton Pickford
      Alonso Jones Friend Barragan Amat
      Sanchez Lallana Eriksen Phillips De Roon
      Ibra Costa Origi
      4.8 itb.....I know i have to get rid of Barragan.....I was thinking Origi->Kane???

      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        That's a good move

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

      Likelyhood of both Cout and Wally being back for GW21?

    12. fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Dear god, Mane, Firmino, Nyom, Siggy and Smith wasting all kinds of space and money in my team next week. 2FTs to sort them out.

      1. Transfer Window
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Mane and Siggy to Lallana and Snodgrass

        1. fedolefan
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Nah, no way mate. Can't get those when I don't have the likes of Alexi Eden 🙂

        2. Lawrø
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Have you looked at Snoddy's fixtures?

          1. fedolefan
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Not going there mate. Had him for that great set around GW 10. He blanks a couple of times, gets injured, transfer him out and he gets fit the next week and scores 14. Replacing Siggy with Snoddy is just taking the best player out of one bad team and replacing him with another.

      2. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Keep Firmino - he is still playing - tough for him to play so many games in so few days. He will recover and be back. Nyom and Smith - just bench and sort out over time. Mane and Siggy - definitely change.

        1. fedolefan
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah, Bobby is burning me every week now though.

    13. Transfer Window
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      When is Coutinho coming back ?

    14. JayBomb
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Would it be worth doing Pogba out Alli in with my FT or hold Pogba for a few more games?

      1. Transfer Window
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Alli is essential imo. Great run for Spurs

      2. Pino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        hold

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

        I'm getting Pogba this week.... Already own Alli tho

    15. Lucky_Z
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Heaton/Jaku
      McAuley/Alonso/Holebas/Cedric/Amat
      Alexis/Walcott/Hazard/Phillips/Zaha
      Kun/Ibra/Anichebe

      0.1ITB, 1FT

      Worth to do Zaha & Anichebe=> De Roon & Gray? Have exact funds and cannot afford Gray's rise.

      A) Yes
      B) No
      C) Wait

    16. KUNingas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      What to do with Holebas and Cedric? Holebas -> Chambers or Ake?

      1. YankeeDoodleDandy
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Ake

        1. KUNingas
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Even if tough next fixrure?

          1. YankeeDoodleDandy
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Hull away?

          2. F4L
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            hes got Hull next

            1. KUNingas
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              Oh thanks

    17. TaiwanHC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Zaha --> Phillips before his price rises? Already have Rondon

      1. Transfer Window
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Yes

    18. the axolotl
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      are red flags affecting fpl stats now? had a look earlier and kone was due to drop, he's now miles from dropping, and his yellow flag is now a red.

    19. NATSTER
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      For GW 21, which pair would you suggest ?

      A: Costa + Antonio
      B: Lukaku + Walcott

      ??? - Sanchez - Eriksen - Phillips - De Roon
      ??? - Ibra - Aguero

      1. davies
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Lukaku + Lallana affordable?

        1. NATSTER
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Only if I buy Lallana tonight before his price rise.

          1. Annie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            seems an odd time to be buying Lallana

    20. BigAsGiroud_
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      How about this?
      Cedric → Ake for GW21
      Holebas and Siggy → Baines and Coutinho take a hit for GW22

      1. Winks Club
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Think Cedric won't play? 2 weeks till next match and it was a head injury?

    21. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I could have the big 5 (Sanchez, Hazard, Aguero, Ibra and Costa) if I include Philips, Allen and De Roon in my midfield dropping Eriksen and Lallana.

      Defence is Alonso, Brunt, Jones, Ake and Amat.
      Goalkeepers Heaton and Pickford.

      Worth it?

      1. MTPockets
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Maybe but I wouldn't.

        • Transfer Window
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Do it

          1. Oh Mane Mane
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Do it

        • Dasher0303
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Go for it, your team value must be really good!!!

        • Lucky_Z
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Not with Allen. Lukaku instead is better.

      2. dhamphiir
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Transfer Friend out to?
        A. Brunt
        B. Keep Friend

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Keep friend, getting him in myself

        2. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Only just watching this now, can't say it made for comfortable viewing:

          https://www.facebook.com/BBCMOTD/videos/10155005435255982/

          1. Ógie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Looks like a man cracking up

        3. The Yorkshire Pirlo
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Anyone recommend someone for the 4.7m slot?

          Heaton | Pickford

          Chambers/Ake/Brunt | 4.7/Amat

          Sanchez/Alli/Lallana/Phillips | de Roon

          Aguero/Ibra/Costa