Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – Saturday

After Sanchez’ delivers a double-figure haul, the day rolls on with five-afternoon kick-offs, with attention switching to Old Trafford as Manchester United host Watford.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic heads into today’s contest once again backed by the majority of Fantasy Premier League managers for the eighth consecutive Gameweek. Over 957,000 (22.1%) opt for the Swede as their skipper for a clash with a Hornets defence that has kept just a single clean sheet since Gameweek 10.

Elsewhere, Everton’s trip to Middlesbrough will be keenly monitored by Romelu Lukaku’s owners. Brought in by more than 186,000 FPL managers ahead of the Teesside trip, they’ll be looking for instant returns from a striker that produced 21-points in Gameweek 24. Lukaku is backed by over 305,000 (7%) managers with the armband.

Sunderland’s Jermain Defoe is the other key asset on show. Brought in by 89,000 ahead of today’s outing, more than 87,000 (2%) have turned to the Black Cats’ veteran for their captain ahead of his meeting with Southampton at the Stadium of Light.

Meanwhile West Ham United, without Andy Carroll, face West Brom at the London Stadium, while Crystal Palace will be seeking a quick recovery following their 4-0 hammering by Sunderland as they make the trip to Stoke City.

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

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

    Brunt assist

    1. Dedalus1
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Yass!

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

    Nice. Just about 30 points. Gutted.

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

    Brunt assist? Was a corner...

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

      Yeah mate.

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

      Yup

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

    These blanks better be fekkin fruitful or I am screwed

  5. tm245
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Ibra to Jesus last week hasn't hurt too badly.

  6. Golden Oldies
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Welcome back Jordan Pickford

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

    Funny old game.

    Going on chances and how both teams played, Ibra was definitely the better captain choice over Sanchez theoretically. But in reality, it went Alexis' way today. Thems the breaks.

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

      I seem to be on the wrong end of them each week and rival keeps getting.it right...

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

        indeed!!!

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

        Luck of the draw. Sanchez had a handball goal and a pen that really should have been saved. Ibra created 3/4 chances, only one converted and had a point blank header saved. I got it wrong too but that's just the way it goes.

  8. Budweiser
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Phillips to Feghouli defo on the cards now after the next 2 GWs

  9. liiusions
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Baines over Coleman gets worse every week

  10. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    EVANS!! 🙂

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

      JK dislikes this

  11. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    HUGE RED ARROW

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

      This

  12. Venom Snake
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    LOL Evans of all players

  13. The Tinkerman
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    I take it all back, I love you Brunty. Thanks for the assist.

  14. liiusions
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Brunt assist!!

  15. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Evans goal.

  16. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Brunt assist

    1. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      No way! 😀

  17. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Zlatan -> Niasse (Bur,lei,Swa)
    Zaha -> Hazard

    2Fts

    Madness?

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

    I love Grant and Pieters!!!! Cmonnnn

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

    Bilic sent to the stands

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

      and his assistant was dismissed earlier as well...

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

    Stoke 1-0 Palace

    FT

  21. Duffy Dunk
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    BRUNTAAAAAAAAY

  22. mcrayeps
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    48 points with 5 players left (heaton, alonso, hazard, alli and costa)

    What a bad week with only sanchez scores and zlatan assist

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

      Ahhh not yet finished!! Brunt Assist!!!!

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

      Yeah. Bad. Please leave.

    3. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Seems good to me...

  23. Dedalus1
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Where did the Brunt haters go?

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

      Wrong forum

    2. The Tinkerman
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Right here, planning to ask him to be my valentine now. I'm very fickle.

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

        Lost the assist. Hate him again.

    3. Dedalus1
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Lost the assist lol. Oh well

  24. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Evans on the bench >:(

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

    Valdes, Gibson, Evans all on the bench

  26. vickyz r3d d3vil$ !!!
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    There was some evans owner crying over his 1 pointer...

  27. Guvnor
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Allen Chambers and Valdes on the bench. RIP

  28. tm245
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Those damn West Brom defenders, always getting attacking points.

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I'm just thankful Brunt got only as far as the assist and not the actual goal.

  29. The Tinkerman
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Palace player just picked up the ball in the middle of play... gave away a free kick.

    Very odd.

  30. Disco Volante
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Want to sell Sanchez for somebody guaranteed to play gw28 - any suggestions?

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

      No