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. Jonty Rhodes
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Is it worth trusting Chadli? Bought him at 6.4 and hes set to fall to 6.0 today!.

    Forster (Pickford)
    Jones, Ake, Alonso (Pieters, Collins)
    Snodgrass, Hazard, Alli, Lallana, Chadli
    Ibrahim, Costa (Anichebe)

    3.2m in bank. 1 FTs

    1. Dasher0303
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Swap to philips

    2. Reggie Nainggolan
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      You have other issues like anichebe Collins n pickford

  2. Reggie Nainggolan
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone getting aguero?

    1. Adds04
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Got him

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

      Who?

    3. Numb
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Seems odd to get him now. That was the fixture you wanted him for, now it gets tougher. Plus the rotation risk has been reminded to us.

  3. Adds04
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Any news on coutiniho? I have to change mane sooner rather than later and he would be ideal

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

      Another 2 weeks I think, go for Alli for now

      1. Adds04
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        But that's how long to the next gw

  4. JÆKS ⭐
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Are there any updates on the Sturridge injury?

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

    Help:

    a) Cedric to Jones/Friend/Gibson
    b) Cedric Siggy to Bellerin Phillips -4

    1. Champione
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B looks great

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

      B is as good as it gets

  6. Sif
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Will Nyom leaving for AFCON effect Brunt's position and see him play deeper?

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

      probably

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

      Yes. Still a great option for FPL even when playing LB though

      1. joescores
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        He is on penalty duties, corners.

        1. Numb
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          I imagine that Chadli is on pens

  7. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    It would be (imo, I know many hate his brand of football) fun to see how Tony Pulis would do managing a bigger club, say Arsenal. Instant success? Flop?

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Flop. I think of Hodgson at Liverpool

    2. Stokelona
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Success I think, just look how well Chelsea are doing with a disciplined style and shape. Only thing is he could fall out with some of the primadonnas at the big clubs

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

    What changes would you make to this lot?

    Hennessey Grant
    Alonso Walker McAuley Ake Amat
    Sanchez Hazard Firmino Phillips deRoon
    Ibra Kane Rondon

    FT: 0, ITB: 0.6

    Firmino out maybe? but for who?

    1. Champione
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Firmino > Alli

  9. okiwatevs
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Yo!

    A) Snodgrass + Kun
    or
    B) Alli + Lukaku?
    Thanks! 🙂

    1. Champione
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B

    2. EDEN THE MAN
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B

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

      A

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

      Cheers guys!

  10. Reggie Nainggolan
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Cedric for Jones or chambers
    Origi for rondon? (For a hit)

    Or get aguero for -8

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A for Jones

      1. Reggie Nainggolan
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        But utd got Liverpool next and is he guaranteed?

  11. EDEN THE MAN
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Haz+Siggy to Alli and Pogba?

    I own Alonso and Costa but got no ManUtd or Spurs.

    Any response would be greatly appreciated.

    1. Champione
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      just Siggy > Alli if you can afford

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

    What changes would best improve this squad? Or is a WC needed? No funds in bank. Thinking Nyom to Brunt, Kane to Costa, Hazard to Coutinho and Origi to Benteke over next 2 gameweeks but really stuck on how to move forward with this team.

    Heaton Pickford
    Alonso Van Dijk Clyne Ake Nyom
    Sanchez Hazard Eriksen Phillips De Roon
    Ibra Kane Origi

    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Doesn't look too bad to me.

    2. Reggie Nainggolan
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Origi only one that might need addressing

  13. Clump
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    GW 14: Down to 200k
    GW 20 midpoint: up your 18k
    Keep the faith 🙂

    1. Clump
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      *to

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

      Up yours too 😉

      1. Clump
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers. Bloody auto correct. Lots to answer for 🙂

  14. Jimmy Boy
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    I'm losing 57-27 to my cup opponent after today.

    He still has Azpi, Bellerin, Allen, Giroud and Benteke to play.
    I still have Sanchez (c), Alonso, Pieters, Siggy and Costa to play.

    Chances of me going through look very slim

    1. Clump
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Wouldn't worry. Chips ruined the cup.

    2. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Sanchez hattie would help

    3. Reggie Nainggolan
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Indeed sanchez needs to deliver

  15. PEPSIMAN
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Payat to Hazard?

    Or any recommendations?

    1. Jimmy Boy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Coutinho punt?

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

  16. L9
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    what is going on with nyom ? is h finally going to copa africa ? pullis said that he will go if camerron wants him but as i see now in camerron call up from wiki he s not included. is there any chance that hw wont go ? already a red sign on him on fantasy 🙁

  17. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Which option?

    A) Benteke or Defoe and Baines
    B) Giroud and Brunt

    1. Halftime
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I'd do Defoe and Baines

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers!

  18. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    New post

    The Kneejerk thingy

  19. Halftime
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    I can get Aguero if I wildcard, is it worth it? My team would be:

    Heaton

    Alonso, Baines, Brunt (Amat, Kingsley)

    Sanchez, Lallana, Antonio, Phillips (Allen)

    Costa, Aguero, Ibra

  20. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    What's the average after today?

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      29 overall, 32 Top 1000

      1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers

    2. Clump
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      32 from 5.5. 57% captains played.
      Dunno about autosubs.

      1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Ta

    3. Clump
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Use https://fpldiscovery.wordpress.com
      SmartyPants thing of beauty.

      1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks

        1. Clump
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          No problem. You've got the right grav!

  21. Red Scout
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    How nailed on is Nathan Ake long term? Looks best option at the moment.

    1. Halftime
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I'd say pretty nailed, playing well

  22. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Firmino - 8 blanks in 9 games... Yet i am in no way tempted to sell... Am i being stubborn? Convinced he will get back amongst the goals in a big way somewhere along the line

    1. Jimmy Boy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      With Coutinho back in the side he'll move back into the middle, where he is most effective

  23. mr messi
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    How does this wc team look?

    Valdes (if fit)
    Baines Aké Chambers Pieters Amat
    Sanchez Alli Lallana Phillips Clayton
    Aguero Costa Ibra

    1. Champione
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Strong team. Missing an Arsenal defender for their brilliant fixtures but need to do som sacrifices with that frontline

  24. Champione
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Best 4.6 def? Ake?

  25. Cok3y5murf
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Walcott is likely to start next week vs Swansea right?

    1. dcarlito
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Shhhh. Need him to fall 0.1 more.

    2. The Orienteer - find me in …
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Yes, no doubt at all.

    3. Sweetboi
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      No idea...monitor him. I'm looking at him also.

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

    can someone on ff fix tell me where kone is regarding a drop? was set to drop on fpl stats but now somehow not close to dropping.

    1. Sweetboi
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Should be safe for today.

  27. Farcelona
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    WC or not?

    Grant - Pickford
    Alonso - Walker - Ake - McAuley - Amat
    Sanchez - Hazard - Siggy - Allen - Capoue
    Costa - Ibra - Benteke

    Can get:

    Heaton - Grant
    Alonso - Walker - Brunt - Ake - Amat
    Sanchez - Lallana - Pogba - Phillips - De Roon
    Costa - Ibra - Defoe

    20pt hit to do it without WC, or 12pts if Heaton and Capoue are kept.

    1. Clump
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Nothing much wrong with first team.
      Save wc for DGW s.

  28. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Which option?

    A) Barnes and Walcott (3-5-3)
    B) Defoe and Baines

  29. Sweetboi
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Pick one:

    a) Firmino > Alli/Eriksen
    b) Firmino > Walcott
    c) Origi > Rondon

  30. Proietti
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Is it worth bringing in Kane for Lukaku or Ibrahimovic?