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The Dugout Discussion – Saturday

A disrupted Gameweek 28 fixture list delivers just three matches for Saturday afternoon.

Much of our focus will be on the events at Goodison Park, with this week’s leader of the Captain Poll Romelu Lukaku in action against his former side West Bromwich Albion.

The Everton striker is the second most bought player this week, attracting over 363,000 new owners, having returned in each of his last four home outings. The Belgian will be seeking his 19th goal of the season which would represent his biggest ever Premier League season haul; it’s worth noting, however, that the Toffees have failed to score in their last three home encounters against the Baggies.

Swansea City’s Fernando Llorente was the major transfer bandwagon heading into Gameweeks 28 on the back of his brace in the 3-2 win over Burnley. His 375,000 new owners will be hoping he and Gylfi Sigurdsson can produce once again when the Swans travel to Hull City – the Icelander has produced returns in seven of his last eight Gameweeks.

Bournemouth will be looking to put an end to their run of eight matches without a win when they entertain West Ham United on the south coast.

Josh King, who has scored five goals in his last six appearances, could be the key man for the Cherries once again. Meanwhile, the Hammers will look to Andy Carroll and Michail Antonio to inflict the damage. Back from a one-match suspension, the latter will be hoping to end a run of eight matches without a goal – his longest dry spell of the season.

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  1. Pep says
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Davies a good shout for Spurs defence? Be wildcarding in a few weeks can easily swap for Rose or Walker?

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

      Rose likely back after international break

    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I bought him this week, FWIW.

    3. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I heard April for Rose return.

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

      I'd go for Vertongen

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

    Yay or nay?
    Rondon Snodgrass Coutinho-》Kane King Pedro -8

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Don't know. Cout hasn't played.

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

      No

  3. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Just want to congratulate Rasping Drive and Steevo on playing flawless wild cards.
    I stand up and applaud.
    Could see a top 1k gw rank.

    1. Steevo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      You are a scholar & a gent. And a horse.

    2. Sonic Huth
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Congratulations from my side too!

    3. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Well thank you very much, sir, much appreciated 😀

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        55 (-8) with Mane and Coutinho to go for me.

        1. Rasping Drive
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          That's pretty damned decent, even for a horse.

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

    Wenger eaten a pie yet?

  5. Ha.
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Need a big performance from Heaton tomorrow 😛

    1. andy85wsm
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      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Penalty save would be most welcome

      1. WE GO FOR IT
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        This

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

          Absolutely as long as Coutinho scores a Hat trick from 3 Mane Assists

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

    Where did Jaku's save point go? #JakuGate

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

      He didn't have one, he had 1bap before conceding.

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

        I thought he did, FPL Fix live has him down with 4 saves.

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

        He was on 7 on the official site when it was 0-0.

    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      1 save each half from Opta.

    3. Fuchs Mane Kante
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Awarding it to McGoaley. Lol

  7. andy85wsm
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    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Less than subtle brag got bottomed!

    67 (-16) - could have been a lot worse 😎

    1. Burger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Nice, how many to go?

      I'm 49(-8) with Mane and Couts(c) to go which I'd have definitely taken if offered this morning.

      1. andy85wsm
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        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Mane, Coutinho and Heaton to go.

        You've got a nice score so far, Coutinho (c) could really boost it for you

        1. Burger
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Fingers crossed, brutal season with little to celebrate so here's hoping. Let's do this 😀

    2. Tim Canterbury
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      70-8

    3. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Big balls paid off, well played fella.

      1. andy85wsm
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        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Perhaps a bit more than expected but happy it paid off.

        Funnily enough the only hit that hasn't worked out so far was Aguero to Carroll which I did last minute. Just fancied West Ham to score in that game, shame he couldn't get involved.

        1. Rasping Drive
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          • 14 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          At least you didn't go Llorente!

          1. andy85wsm
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            • 13 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            True 🙂

            Carroll probably gone this week for me anyway, straight to Kane!

            1. Rasping Drive
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              • 14 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Has to be. Spurs fixtures are ridiculous pretty much for the rest of the season. I've got a big wad of 9.3m to spend, having wildcarded this week. Gonna be fun spending it.

    4. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      King doing nothing after the pen miss woukd have screwed you big time.

      1. andy85wsm
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        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Lukaku blanking would have meant a lower score too

        1. Fred54
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          I know if and buts but what Lukaku did was expected. What King did was unprecedented.

          1. andy85wsm
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            • 13 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah fair enough - decent stats recently though - 2nd highest shots in the box for mids in last 4 GWs.

            I got a bit lucky with him, if I could have afforded Antonio I may have gone that route.

            1. Mo Mané No Problems
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              I was gonna get Antonio but was short by 0.1M 🙁
              Had to settle for Lanzini

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

        Except it didn't

    5. Mo Mané No Problems
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      66 (-0) with Mane and Clyne left 🙂

      1. andy85wsm
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        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        66 with no hits! Bravo

    6. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Great score Andy.44 here -8 with Coutino and mane (c) to go.

    7. FPL Virgin
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      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      After Kings penalty miss, I thought you were going to post a negative score!

    8. J0E
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      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      60 (-8) for me. Best -8 I've spent 🙂

      1. andy85wsm
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        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Bringing in Andy Carroll meant I lost to you by 1 point! Booo

  8. Team Cruel
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    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    The one guy on Lincoln is built like an absolute tank. Should be playing rugby

    1. E25
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A few beer bellies out there

  9. Fpl Richie
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    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Bottomed - just wondered other peoples thoughts on whether Walcott is an option again?

    1. Sonic Huth
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Depends on the Sanchez situation

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

      Avoiding Arsenal till WHU to see what goes on with them over two different games.

    3. E25
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Not at this stage

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

    61(-8) with Mane left 🙂

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

      Nice
      65 (-12) here with the same player

  11. TheBusDriver
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Arsenal should be down to 9.

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

    Kos struggling vs pub players

    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Arsenal are awful

      I would avoid their players

  13. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Sigurdsson 2 bonus points in a loss. Barkley with two assists in a 3-0 win no bonus points.

    Makes sense!

    1. E25
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Bonus points aren't based on if you win the game or not...

    2. XabiAlonso
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Siggurdsson is a one man machine for Swansea

  14. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    So Olsson definitely wasn't a -2 transfer 🙁

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

      I'm taking the 'long-term move with better fixtures that Pieters' stance on this one 😉

      1. FPL Virgin
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        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        His Stats weren't as good today 🙁

        Maybe it was the knock.

  15. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    There's a lot of Sofa wankery going on at the moment

    1. Tim Canterbury
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I only ever post when I've done well

  16. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Who to sell for Kane?

    A) Llorente (bou)

    B) Carroll (LEI)

    Appreciate your thoughts!

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

      Wait for injury news

    2. E25
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Maybe wait on Llorente news.

    3. Mo Mané No Problems
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      If Llorente is confirmed fit then I'd get him since Bournemouth concede a lot and also concede the most in the league from headers.

  17. sttewwizza
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Baines just got yellow flag... 75%... knock.... and we all know Bains...so... he is out...

  18. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    who are the three prime players to bring in if lets say i play wildcard today

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

      King, King, King!

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

        Joshua,Joshua,Joshua

    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      3 wise kings.

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

        is he that good that i should bring in instead of Alli/Sanchez/Pedro?

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

      King
      Siggy
      Lukaku

    4. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Kane and Lukaku..Both 23 which is a prime age and number

  19. Tim Canterbury
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    I miss the days when you had to sit up til midnight to watch the baps be addded to your score. Fpl towers are far too efficient these days

    1. E25
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      FPL is still pretty awful on timing tbh, especially with leagues etc.

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

      i would rather they do it fast so that we can and get some sleep

  20. JAC THE CAT
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    57 (-8) with Heaton, Mane and Coutinho to play.

    Would of taken that before kick off.

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

      Nice

    2. Norregard
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Should be on 71 after bonus -8) with Mané and Heaton to play.

      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Nice work 🙂

        Bonus points have been added

    3. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Would have*

  21. Mo Mané No Problems
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Help for GW 29 please. One of these.
    A. Lanzini (Lei H)
    B. Andy Carroll (Lei H)
    C. Olsson (Bou A)
    Outside contender: McAuley (Ars H)

    1. JAC THE CAT
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B

    2. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      King

      1. Mo Mané No Problems
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I already have King 😀

        This is what I have in mind for GW 29
        3-4-2 fixed with 2 needed
        Walker-Valencia-Coleman
        King-Mane-Siggy-Alli
        Kane-Lukaku
        Bench: Olsson, Lanzini, Carroll, McAuley
        A. 3-4-3 with Lanzini?
        B. 3-5-2 with Carroll?
        C. 4-4-2 with Olsson?

  22. Weilong7
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    totally regret not picking up king this gw..

    worth doing ibra + philips to kane + king for a hit now before price rise? or should i wait for philips next gw (said to be back on 18 Mar)

    Thanks guys

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

      With those two, I'd get em out now. Brom fixtures turning anyway. Phillips dried up even during their 'favourable' run

    2. E25
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Getting King now is pure chasing points

      1. Weilong7
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        sorry but able to elaborate?
        he's 4th mid (cheapo option) for my team just like what i got philips for..

        1. E25
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Have you looked at his fixtures until GW34?

          1. Weilong7
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            yeah i did.. 3 tough games after the next 2.. but not expecting much for his price tag.. or is there a better option?
            philips not very good for me as well.. think got points for 1st gw then blank all the way

            thanks 🙂

            1. E25
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Well I don't know your whole team but if you're playing him as a 4th mid then you should be expecting points.
              For example, Siggy is my 4th mid

        2. E25
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          And I don't know about you but Phillips was one of the worst transfers I made this season 🙂

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

    We all getting Sanchez back now?

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

      GW31 - maybe!

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

      My plan was Eriksen to Sanchez (-4) but I will see how Mane does.

      Aguero to Kane locked

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

    Who else has been getting a**f**d by selecting Brunt (not Mculay) and Baines (not Coleman)?

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

      I have Brunt. I backed McAuley anytime scorer today - just to make sure he didn't...

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

    Should have TC King

    1. E25
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Bigger TC scores to come in DGWs 😉

  26. ANON.
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Early thoughts? Thinking Carroll or Llorente to Kane

    Heaton
    Alonso, Coleman, Holebas
    Hazard, Mane, Eriksen, King
    Lukaku, Carroll, Llorente

    Pickford, Mawson, Fletcher, Evans ...1FT, 6.6m ITB

  27. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    RP Bottomed.

    @TM how close did you come to getting Josh King? Did you know Mark had got him?

    Mods and con ML is really hotting up. I think there will be a few twists and turns yet.

  28. rdamjan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    What are we doing with Llorente? Keeping?

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

      Might get rid for Kane

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

        That's a no brainer if you can afford

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

      Is he out next game?

    3. Arctic monkeys
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      ==> Gabbs

    4. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I'm shipping either him or Carroll for Kane

      1. E25
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        This

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

      Wait for news. It was supposedly a dead leg so should be fine if thats the case.

    6. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      For one more week, yes

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

        If it's a dead leg he should be fine for next week.

        I'll keep and wait for Gabbiadini fixtures to turn

  29. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Who to get Snoddy out for with 1.0 in the bank?

  30. Smurf
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    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Look like Arsenal may make history.

    By being part of the first non replayed FA Cup game at this stage and being able to use a fourth substitution.