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. Messiah Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Defense - 6, 9, 8
    Attack - 2, 2

    From 5 players. Shouldn't it gen the opposite?

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

      This... Same for me. Decided to get rid of Sanchez. Should have waited and done it this week.

  2. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    And what about unlucky Foster owners?

    Benched Brunt btw

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

      Brunt doesn't even get an assist anyways according to fpl

  3. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Benched McAuley for Zaha.

    Rage.

  4. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Livescore says evans goal

  5. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    I'm in the need of nitroglycerine and oxygene.

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

      No Sanchez?

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

        That'd be me.

      2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Nah 🙁
        Sold him when he had a niggle early in the season, stubborn as a 3 year old I am...

  6. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    GOAL! WEST HAM 2-2 WEST BROM (Evans, 90+4)

    What drama! Brunt whips the corner into them mdiddle, Evans gets up superbly above Collins and powers the header home. Bilic goes crazy on the touchline, throws the TV microphone and gets sent to the stands for his troubles! There's still time for a winner here!

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

      Yes seen this but then it says McAuley 90+4 up in the corner, can someone please clear this up what actually happened??

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

    Played Brunt and benched Evans. Also benched Valdes + Gibson for goid measure

  8. Messiah Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Thanks all who told me to start McAuley

  9. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    No one on here has seen the goal have they?

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

      I did, I was a cross to Evans, looked clean enough.

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

        It*

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

    Come on Liverpool!

    You've donated enough points to the poor. Steal some from the rich again!!

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

    I never saw the goal but I am hearing it might be given to Phillips

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

      Bantz

  12. Jason Bourne
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone seen the west brom goal? Was it brunt to Evans or Evans to McCauley?

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

      Just saw it, clearly Evans with Brunt assist.

      1. Jason Bourne
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Love it

    2. Krionos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Fantasy is completely wrong. Brunt corner. Evans goal

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

      Yes it is Evans goal brunt assist no confusion at all

  13. Gooner Kebab
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Of course i played Brunt and benched McAuley.

  14. andymck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    I now have to rely on my Spurs mids to do well against my own team, ffs.

    1. mir
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      You can't lose

      1. mir
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Unless kane scores without assists

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

        inb4 a 2-0 Spurs win with a Kane brace, haha.

  15. Pep says
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Benched McAuley and Cedric. Last time I did this they scored 12 and 1 pts. Today. Another 7 each!...

  16. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    So anyone see the wba 2nd? Bit of confusion on who scored/assisted??

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

    Not a McAuley goal, its an error,

    Evans goal.

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

      This. Just saw the replay.

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

      Source: BBC live text and BBC Commentator on Final Score.

  18. Ha.
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    RIP rank

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

    So no Brunt points eh? Course not since i own him. Best gw of my life. Not bitter at all...

    Oh benched Grant, Chambers and Allen btw. Noice!!

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

    Looked like a clear Ecens goal

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

      Evans

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

      Agreed

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

    Current BAPS for Boro-Everton are tight!

    Coleman (32)
    Fabio (32)
    Chambers (31)
    Bernardo (31)
    Baines (30)
    Gibson (28)
    Valdés (27)
    Robles (26)
    Funes Mori (26)
    Williams (25)

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

      Hoping Baines might sneak 1

  22. SharpStyle
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Sky have it as Evans goal, Brunt assist?

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

    Despite Brunt being an ass hat...

    43 pts (-4) with Alonso, Alli, Eriksen and Siggy (C) to go

    Not too bad given the hit.

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

      Mate...Piss off

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

    Was that a Evans goal or a Mcauley goal?

    1. Prøfeßör …
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Evans

  25. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Us Mcauley owner I think we're losing the points then 🙁

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

    lol @ brunt celebrators?

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

      ?

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

      Chuckling at them until its confirmed

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

      lol at you ? =)

  27. JAC THE CAT
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Live scores just changed back to J.Evans goal

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

    Lucas Leiva CB again. Whyyyyyyy

  29. Jakarta
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Why no points for Brunt or Evans? Confused