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Dugout Discussion – Saturday

After Roberto Firmino and Fernando Llorente both bagged a brace at Anfield, there are five 3pm encounters to keep Fantasy managers ticking over this Saturday afternoon.

Cut-price wide men Junior Stanislas and Matt Phillips earned plenty of new owners over the last few days.

The pair approached Gameweek 22 with averages of 5.5 and 5.1 points per match respectively as Bournemouth and West Brom prepare for kind home encounters against Watford and Sunderland.

Everton boast a multitude of in-form options as they roll up to Selhurst Park to face a defence with a single clean sheet to their name.

With five goals in seven, Romelu Lukaku has the chance to strengthen his claim for a role in our three-man frontlines as the Toffees embark on some excellent fixtures.

The in-form Zlatan Ibrahimovic has Stoke City in his sights as United pay visit to the bet365.

Having delivered a goal or assist in nine of his last 10 appearances, there’s no surprise to learn that 19.1% of FPL managers have handed Zlatan the Gameweek 22 armband – that’s more than any other player.

Middlesbrough host West Ham in the remaining match.

Michal Antonio was second only to Philippe Coutinho for transfers in amongst midfielders in the Gameweek on the back of a 15-ooint haul at home to Palace.

‘Boro are no pushovers at the Riverside, though. Aitor Karanka’s men have managed four clean sheets in their last six home outings – only Liverpool and Chelsea have netted against them over that run of matches.

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  1. United10
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    is Holgate nailed?

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      No, but he's playing a lot lately. Make of that what you will.

    2. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Looks like it

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

      Playing well in a performing team is what he is.

      1. United10
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        cheap route into Evertons defence who have great fixtures

  2. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    So can Rooney now be sold to China

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      one of the best english players in history, have some respect please

      1. Les Bleus
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        This.

      2. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        And yet among the worst performers for England at every tournament since 04.

        1. Pep bites Kun
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Still deserves respect for his achievements before that and what he brings to a squad. May not be as quick and score goals like he did, but that doesn't warrant the abuse he receives. Was a fine player, still a good player. People have short memories.

          1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            This.

            A legend in my eyes.

            https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vcnqhK5WB2s

            1. Pep bites Kun
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              Nice post - this should help people remember what he's capable of. Very few players have achieved so much and been respected so little. Doesn't take anything away from him, but it does say a lot about his detractors lack of judgement. Players get older, the spark dulls a little, but there are still moments of magic.

        2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          The whole team was useless, not just Rooney.

      3. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        This!

      4. Syd.
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        The vast majority of United fans want this to happen

        1. Pep bites Kun
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          And we talk about player loyalty - to whom?

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

        So was Bobby Charlton but it doesn't mean I want him togging out for United anymore.

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

      Please

    3. Toby Lerone
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Rooney is actually looking good as an impact player. Shouldn't be anywhere near the starting XI. Good to have behind the scenes IMHO

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

        For that kind of money sitting on the bench?
        Come on...

      2. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Yes, he still has something to add. Scored a goal a few games ago.

    4. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Everton do have a Chienese sponsor.

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

    TIme to ditch Lallana??Anyone in the 7.5 range??

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

      Looking at sterling. If he looks G today will get him

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

      Antonio!!

  4. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Coleman vs Baines is the new Firmino vs Coutinho conundrum

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Need one to get for clyne .. leaning towards Coleman

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

      Solution is always both.
      Also alli&eriksen dilemma

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

    Tollkaku strikes again.

    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Let the Giroud party begin

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

        Fingers crossed.

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

      To be honest, I've always done pretty well with Lukaku. I seem to be in the minority around here though. Don't have him at the moment.

    3. Sif
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Seen this a few times, he can't be judged on one game. Take his average in 7 weeks and decide.

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

        He was brought in for an 'easy fixture' we can only but talk about with what's in front of us.

        1. Sif
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Maybe by the scout pics. Personally I brought in for these 8 games (inc today) and assumed he won't score in all.

  6. Rolls-Royce
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Coleman probably best wingback in the league

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      No way rose

    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Everton fan?

  7. Vlad
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    since i dropped him mr seamus coleman scored 48 points (6 gws) .. 🙁 its just crazy the bad luck i am having with defenders this year.. whomever i get gets injured/gets red cards/stops cs.. who i get out gets on going

  8. Toby Lerone
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Will there be an article with Baines v Coleman in the next week you reckon?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      why? coleman is the better pick

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

        Hahaha everyone was saying opposite only a few days ago

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

      Would expect a Versus article about them two, yes

    3. Toby Lerone
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Baines on pens, coleman better full back. There's a discussion to be had

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

    Presuming no injuries does Hazard + Defoe > Eriksen + Lukaku for free sound good?

    Would give me -

    Alli, Eriksen, Sanchez, Stanislas, Phillips
    Ibra, Giroud, Lukaku

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

      Yeah looks good but would you want to get rid of defoe

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

        Tottenham, City and Everton in the next 5 for Sunderland!

  10. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Really need a big Spurs win now and Rose and Alli to rinse it.

  11. Rolls-Royce
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Stanislas still worth gettin in?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      nah

    2. Toby Lerone
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      He's a good 5th option

  12. Zlat-man
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Kaku or Carrol? Who is less likely to troll me?

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

      Carroll is a decent 3rd striker. I don't know what Kaku is. Too expensive to be a 3rd striker, too unreliable to be a 2nd striker.

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

      If you're looking to not get trolled then you have the two wrong men

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

        hahahaha

      2. Zlat-man
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Bitter truth

    3. Zlat-man
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Guess Lorrente will he another one to troll.
      Like negredo has been doing for last 4 weeks.

      Who is best replacement for Negredo? Have Kane nd Zlat

  13. Jimmy Boy
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Want to do Daniels > Coleman before the price rise but he's playing Palace next game...

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

    Money aside, would you rather have Brunt or Coleman for the next month or two?

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

      The beautiful man called Brunt.

  15. Sonic Huth
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    A. Pieters-Coleman
    B. Amat-Holgate
    Better option?

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

    So many defenders playing at wing back & I only have alonso, is it worth taking a hit to get rose/walker or baines/colmean.
    You just play them every week regardless of fixtures

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

      Yeah that's my plan with my alonso&baines and compete brunt&jones for 3rd def spot

  17. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Defoe owners, sell or keep?

    1. Konig Luther
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      i'm keeping, but a better fwd always worth to get

  18. KAPO KANE
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    12 points from 6 players, tragic. All blanks.

    Kane and Aguero now to try and save my GW!

  19. King Sheep
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Had a few sheckels on Toby first goal for a bit of fun, 33/1 ......

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

      Nice

  20. WVA
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    9/10 blanks for Rondon except one assist!

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

      Consistent

  21. KISSES
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Mkhitaryan.

    Time to ship or keep for Hull at home?

    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Not before hull, nah

  22. Rolls-Royce
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Capoue to Davis or Carroll?

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

      playing or 5th mid?

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        5th mid, will play him over Cabaye

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

          hmm, Carroll I guess for guaranteed gametime

  23. Blue&White85
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Hazard is due to drop tonight and I'm planning on selling to free up cash. Who would you sell for?

    A. Mkhitaryan
    B. Alli
    C. Eriksen
    D. Other

    If I sell for Alli or Eriksen I can do Amat to Baines in week 24 so that maybe seems most logical. However, I have no Utd cover v Hull and already have Kane from Spurs. Thoughts please?

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

      Eriksen/Alli depending on the game tonight

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

      For me I'll be doing haz to sterling for 1.differential 2.city cover 3.costa/kane enabler 4.city fixtures but I'd like to know what other people are doing

      1. Blue&White85
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I think City and Utd will have a blank in week 26 so looking ahead it may be best to go Spurs. I'm not really a fan of Sterling, every time I have him he does nothing!

  24. Hy liverpool
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    If kun doesn't score I'm defo. Selling him this week
    If kun scores goal today I may sell him
    If 2 I'm keeping
    If 3 TCing vs whu next week

    😀

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Don't bookmark it please

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

      Looks like you'll be selling him then

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Booooo

    3. Slam
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      If 5? 😉

  25. Pompel
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    So Lukaku trolled owners today - that's when it's time to get him in, right?

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

      normally, yes!

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

      Nah first he will troll them for a couple more weeks.

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

      What if he trolls twice?

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

        But I need to get rid of Origi, who's an even bigger troll!

  26. The Head-Ake
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    So what is the Holgate situation rn? Is his place fixed or is gonna get subbed again like before and is it good to get him in?

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

      Not a bad punt for 4.2 or whatever he is, playing regularly lately and doing the job

  27. :
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Any Middlesbrough experts on here? After a couple of clean sheets and five bonus in his last two games, I thought I had found a nice little differential in Fabio - only to find him warming his arse on the bench all afternoon.

    Rested? Dropped? Not 100%?

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

      Imagine being a Middlesbrough expert. What a sad life.

  28. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Did anyone here sell Defoe for Lukaku for a hit?

  29. Feed tha Sheep
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Wimmer should be a good shout for 4.6 if he does well today

  30. Moose™
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Kun and Kane hattrick please. Thank you.