Dugout Discussion
18 March 2017 1676 comments
Mark Mark
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The Gameweek begins at The Hawthorns as West Brom host Arsenal to offer immediate interest for Fantasy managers.

Alexis Sanchez is the main focus. Currently owned by a modest 26%, despite remaining the top scoring asset this season, he is surely a key target for the season run-in given Arsenal’s looming double Gameweeks. However, with obvious unrest in the Gunners camp surrounding the Chilean, his performance and output today will come under scrutiny.

Sanchez starts, although it’s not yet clear if he will lead the attack or be deployed wide on the left, with Danny Welback also named in Arsene Wenger’s line-up.

For West Brom, our expectations are far more modest.

Gareth McAuley has served us well over the season and, with six goals from set-piece scenarios, he will be an obvious threat to Arsenal today. Aside from that, there is limited interest in the Baggies’ camp, although Chris Brunt’s remaining owners will be willing him to deliver on his return to the starting XI having been denied returns in recent weeks.

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

  1. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Chadli certainly on his hols.

  2. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    FPL Official @fplofficial 32 secs

    Just confirming it's a McAuley goal, will let you know once we've spoken to Mark.

    1. Paul
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      😀

    2. MTPockets
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Not sure if joking any more.

      • Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        😆

      • Jigger & Pony
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        McAuley on Mark's bench this week so maybe small mercies

      • Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        FPL Official @fplofficial 13 secs

        Nope, Mark didn't play him so no McAuely involvement.

        1. Jafooli
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          😀

      • MANGE TOUT RODNEY
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Turns out 'Binnery' was right!

    3. Paul
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      helll yeahhhhh

    4. Gruu
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      sancheeezzzz...my man!

    5. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Was so close to bringing him in!

      1. dark91
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Wenger who !!

    6. Lav
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      And no Sanchez haunts me this week

    7. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Noooooooooo

    8. Sebbo29
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks to WBA defense! Alexis unmarked

    9. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yeees finally a good transfer!

    10. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      In arsene we trust plane spotted lol

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah!

    11. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      All hail the king Alexis !

    12. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yes! Nice finish...

    13. Sp0rting
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Ah, kut!

    14. PvA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      SANCHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZ WHAT A BALL XHAKA

    15. Knowledgeable meerkat
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Lovely goal, such class

    16. Paul
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Alexis I love you

    17. Lav
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Anyone else consider Sanchez, but did not bring him in? I saved FT...

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yep same as 🙁

      2. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Would've needed at least a -4 so not too fussed yet

        1. Smoky Johnson
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          this

      3. VS10_
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        For free? Would have been one of the easiest decisions of the season. I would have needed a hit.

      4. slamdunk
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Would of meant -8 for me..did that last week and got burnt.I'm happy as my two main rivals in my ml didn't bring sanchez in so happy days.no ground lost so far.

      5. tisza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        yep bottled Coutinho > Sanchez -4 at the last minute.
        Didn't think this would be a GW for lots of people taking -8s etc to get him in.
        Normally would have done it - just got too timid recently. normally would have done it without even thinking about it.

    18. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      One goal is enough Sanchez. Settle down.

      1. rivercityransom
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        but then how will you learn?

    19. President Giggs
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Always captain Sanchez

    20. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I want to see a dogfight between the two planes.

      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Looks like the blitz could be on the pitch though

    21. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Respect @ Sanchez cappers

    22. fedolefan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Season over. I think I'll just sit this one out now.

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        For 1 goal from Sanchez ? 😀

    23. timski8000
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Ahh, well I suppose he's only just made up the 4 point hit I didn't take.

      Convinced me to get him back though. Glad I left the funds!

    24. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Let the Alexis party begin.

    25. PvA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      ALEXIS SANCHEZ BABYYYYY
      ALEXIS SANCHEZ WOOOOOOOAH

    26. faver
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      rollercoaster of emotions

    27. Differentiator
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Can we get a Sanchez red card please?

    28. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Plane flies over saying "In Wenger we trust".
      Commentator says "Well I could imagine the plane was chartered by Arsene supporters".
      Cheers Sherlock.

      1. Siva Mohan
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        chartered by Spurs supporters

      2. red devil 7
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        no

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Yep

    29. Viprin
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Xhaka!

    30. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Alexis Alejandro Sánchez Sánchez goal.

      So good they named him twice.

      1. slamdunk
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Just like Eric djemba djemba