Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – Wednesday

After the first four fixtures of Gameweek 31 treated us to just seven goals last night, hopes are a little higher for the remaining six matches.

Many Fantasy managers will be keeping a keen eye on the Emirates as Alexis Sanchez looks to punish West Ham once again.

The Chilean is the third most-captained player this time around, having served up 23 points against the Hammers back in Gameweek 14.

Dele Alli – the most popular midfielder in FPL – and Spurs team-mate Christian Eriksen also have the opportunity to deliver a big profit as they travel to a Swansea City outfit that boasts the worst home defensive record in the top-flight.

Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough are also in action this evening, affording us an early scouting opportunity as both gear up for a double Gameweek 34.

Christian Benteke and Wilfried Zaha roll up to St Mary’s looking to build on their goal and assist apiece away to Chelsea, with Sam Allardyce’s men seeking a fifth straight victory.

‘Boro face a tough task away to Hull, though. The Tigers are a tough nut to crack at home under Marco Silva, with six wins and a draw in seven in front of their own supporters across all competitions. Notably, the Teessiders appear to have opted for a front two for tonight’s clash.

Chelsea and Man City square up at the Bridge in one of two 8pm encounters.

Diego Costa is the second most-captained player for the Gameweek – over 10% are backing the Spain international despite a run of two goals in seven. Meanwhile, for the visitors, Sergio Aguero has persuaded 8% to take an armband punt on the back of three strikes in four.

Liverpool seek to gain revenge on their 4-3 capitulation at the Vitality Stadium earlier in the season as Bournemouth make their way to Anfield. With Sadio Mane sidelined, Philippe Coutinho – the top transfer target for Gameweek 31 – and Roberto Firmino carry the main threat to a defence that’s been breached 31 times already on their travels.

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

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  1. leohoho
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    hello, first time play FPL. need some advise on my team, use up all WC.... though it can be use repeatlyXD... have 1FT

    current team: def- Brunt,Holebas,Curties Davies(ps. transfer wrong player....),walker,valencia
    mid- Son,Eriksen,milner,tadic,king
    fow-Vardy,lukaku,deeney

    thank you.

    1. BearHug
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      It doesnt look too bad. I would take out Milner to someone depends on the cash you have mate.

      1. leohoho
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        thanks for the advise ^^. no balance in my bank lolz.

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Save FT. Next week take out Curtis Davies

      1. leohoho
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        okay, thanks for the advise.

  2. Schliegs
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Haven't posted in a while, also haven't wildcarded but i'm pretty happy with the squad, would love some opinions/ares that need work

    Heaton
    Azpi Walker Valencia
    Alli Sanch Pedro King
    Lukaku Costa Origi

    Valdes Fernandez De Roon Cedric

    Cheers

    1. BearHug
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Depends if you want some City player this week. Some guys doing Costa ➡ Kun this week.

      Sane/Sterling also apeals.

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

    Can someone remind me, is the captain poll based on who you think is the best captain or who your captain will be?

    I would vote Alli because I don't have Kun for example.

    Your thoughts. Thanks

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Who is the best captain for Gameweek 32?

      1. d3bug
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        So all this time I've been voting the wrong guy

        1. Donhush
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          I don't think it is that obvious. I definitely vote who I would captaining not who the best captain is

      2. Donhush
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I have used the polls to also gauge captain's ownership.

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Most probably vote for players who they are picking as captain...

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

      Who you are captaining I imagine.

    4. Moosie the Staggie
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I vote for who I think is best option, regardless of whether I own them.

    5. jia you
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      If you vote for who you are captaining and not who you think is actually the best pick...this surely defeats the purpose of the poll?

      1. Moosie the Staggie
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Pretty much

      2. Donhush
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Not really, it could give you an indication of captain ownership. There is an argument for both

  4. FortunesAlwaysHiding
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Any chance of Cech being back this weekend?

  5. simvik91
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Walker+Barkley -> Davies+Alli for a hit?

    1. Sultan
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      walker to davies? why?

      1. simvik91
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        to afford upgrading Barkley to Alli..

    2. simvik91
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      (already got Eriksen)

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

      Very tricky with the -4. But Alli is very important now, so if this is the only way i'd take the hit happily.

      1. Sultan
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Fair enough.. maybe just have alli and eriksen, get in gibson or some boro guy. It will let you bring in kane soon

  6. Butters_lfc9
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Best move for this side? L

    Foster
    Alonso-Fernandez-Robertson
    Alli-Siggy-King-Lanzini
    Vardy-Lukaku- Aguero

    Pickford-Capoue-Amat-Pieters
    2 ITB, 1FT

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Amat to Gibson

  7. Donhush
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Sanchez's stats has taken a nose dive. Time to ditch.

    1. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Is it?

      1. Donhush
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        sarcasm?

        1 shot on target in the last 4 is very unlike Sanchez. Even Welbeck has bettered his stats

  8. michudagawd
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    ----------- Heaton
    -- Valencia Yoshida Alonso
    Sanchez Alli Siggy Tadic Zaha
    ------- Ibra -- Lukaku

    Randolph - Barnes PVA Maguire

    1 FT, 2 million itb .. No wildcard or BB.

    Best way to get a Spurs defender in?

  9. Foozeball
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Rate in importance for the next couple weeks
    Hazard
    Ibra
    Aguero

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Hazard, Aguero, Ibra

  10. _Jane
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    So guys I am 145 now behind our ML leader. He used all his chips and I didn't.. Can I make it or its difficult at this stage ?.. also any suggestions ?.. thx

    1. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Can catch up..all you need is some good differentials and luck

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Would say its difficult... Outscoring the rival by around 20pts every week is not an easy task.

      But go for it, if you can reduce that gap to 45pts, salute!??

      Tatakai! 😉

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

      I have lowered the gap of my rivals to about 50 points from 110/120 5 weeks ago. I stopped taking silly hits & listened to recommendations from people on this site.

      You could try a differential but not too punty and one that they don't have e.g. Vardy, could be a decent option to the end of the season, just risky with their UCL games coming up. Other options also from the ones fighting relegation - Negredo, Grosicki etc.

      1. ducksfly2gether
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Did the same, but now I'm in the lead by 20+ 😉

        1. Mic
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Nice!

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

      Very hard. In this instance I believe you have to play the fixtures. For example City this week.

      Can't follow the majority form players as most likely he will have the same.

    5. _Jane
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Thank you guys for your insightful replies. Very much appreciated

  11. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    David Silva anyone? Too expensive?

    *Last 4 games* (STK, LIV, ars, che)

    Chances created: 13
    Shots inside Box: 4
    Shots outside box: 2

    Looking class as always...

    1. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Sane?

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Good pick, will probably get him as well... Looking at Silva-Sane double up in midfield

    2. Mic
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Good differential. He has been performing really well for an ML rival. I've had Sane and Kun though.

  12. FPL Hitman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Transfers made, GTG?

    Grant
    Holgate Stephens Bailly
    Sanchez Siggy Alli Coutinho
    Aguero(C) Lukaku Costa

    Subs: Jaku Fraser Kone Chambers

    Plan to sell Aguero in a couple of weeks time for Ibra and upgrade defense.

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yep, good to go

  13. jon.terry.tfh
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    1) Ibra + Sane

    or

    2)Aguero + Son?

    Aguero's next 3 fixtures look decent and he is scoring again. Ibra has a good fixture against Sunderland but his DGW fixtures feature 2 away games to Burnley and Man Shitty hardly ideal to be honest.

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      1

  14. Expected Toulouse
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Hi, new to fantasy football scout. Not sure what to do this week.
    Team for Gwk 32:
    Heaton
    Alonso, Walker, Valencia, Davies
    Sanchez, Alli (C), Siggy
    Lukaku (VC), Vardy, Carroll
    Bench: Randolph, King, Carroll (Swa), Friend.
    3.5mil itb.
    Thinking of getting Sane, Ibra, Hazard, Eriksen or Kane if named.
    Eventually switching to a 3-5-2, sick of 3rd strikers burning me.
    Not sure what to do. Thoughts appreciated.

    1. Mic
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Good name lol. Team looks good. Kane will be straight in for me for either Kun or Kaku

      1. Expected Toulouse
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks haha. Yeah problem is i have to probably drop one of davies/walker to get kane in. Would like Aguero, but so pricey, worried Sane gets rested.

    2. Moosie the Staggie
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Welcome.
      Team looks good for the weekend. I would save the transfer to make it easier to switch out a spurs defender soon.

      1. Expected Toulouse
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks. Ok any defender in particular i should look at getting in? Was thinking of getting Gibson, but unsure after boro conceded 4 today.

        1. Moosie the Staggie
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          I would be looking at getting in a real budget buy, probably for Davies as he will eventually lose his spot. Yoshida, Stephens or even Chambers if he can get himself fit soon.
          Allows you to get Eriksen or Kane in your team.

  15. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Once more!
    What to do for next week?0.2 itb,1ft remaining
    pickford(jaku)
    walker valencia stephens (holgate)(jones)
    coutinho sanchez siggy alli(c) (king)
    vardy carroll lukaku

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Save

    2. Moosie the Staggie
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Save

  16. RedMarks 赤的
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    1 FT 6.2 ITB

    A. T. Carroll to Eriksen
    B. T. Carroll to Hazard
    C. Something else

    Pickford
    Alonso / B. Davies / Brunt
    Sanchez / Alli / Sigurdsson / Zaha / T. Carroll
    Lukaku / Costa

    Jakupovic / Barnes / Fernandez / Robertson

    1. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

  17. Mic
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    I bloody love Joshua King. He's not leaving my team.

    1. jia you
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      He's been great but I'm switching him out for Zaha for the next few but then I'll prob bring him back in for those nice end of season fix.

  18. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Firmino and siggy > eriksen and sane for a hit? Any other suggestions for this front 8?

    Walcott pedro siggy firmino lanzini
    vardy lukaku defoe

    1. Mic
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Just seen MOTD Arsenal. Sanchez should've had a pen and 4 assists! Great performance.

      1. Mic
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Reply fail. I like the look of your team. Firmino and Defoe out imo

  19. The Man Pastore
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Sorry for repost, didn't get much reply :

    What to do with this team?

    Heaton
    Fernandez Alonso Baines
    Sanchez Alli Siggy Tadic
    Aguero(C) Origi Lukaku

    Bench: Pickford De Roon Robertson Friend

    1FT/ 2.2ITB

    A) Save FT
    B) Baines --> Walker
    C) Fernandez --> Davies (still have WC)
    D) Siggy or Tadic --> Eriksen or Sane
    E) Lukaku --> Ibra

    Leaning towards A at the moment.

    1. minges
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

      1. Big_Bear
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        C

    2. 100K Short
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I like C. Nice to have Spurs defender for next 2 matches WAT, BOU.

  20. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Seeing Sunderland and Middlesbrough are pretty much relegated, who do you think the 3rd team will be?

    Odds are Swansea (28 points/7 games left) 11/10, Hull 6/4 (30/7), Crystal Palace (31/8) 6/1, West Ham (33/7) 12/1

    1. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      If i had to bet, it would be on Hull

    2. minges
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I was thinking about this before. Big Sam doesn't get relegated... Hull have confidence and have come into better form...
      Swansea seem too good and can trouble anyone.... These 3 teams seem to have a plan and a set squad of its best players.

      WHAM seem to have a confidence problem, an unsettled team that always gets chopped/changed formation. And injuries. Unfortunate because they have good players but not enough. Gone for me

      1. minges
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        next gw Swa vs Wham... huge, must win/don't lose game!!

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          at West Ham, Swansea much better at home. West Ham are useless at home too.

          1. minges
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            true. Loser goes down. Calling it now 😀

      2. michudagawd
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah they are in real danger I think. They don't look a cohesive unit at all and the change to the new stadium has been troublesome to say the least. They might just about make it to safety but it's going to go to the wire with the 18th place team.

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I would like to see Hull survive, just for the sake of Silva's hardwork.

      Swansea going down should open some doors for Sigurdsson getting in better side.

      Tough to say who'll be the 3rd side, WHM and Palace possess decent quality players...

    4. BRFC1883
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Between Swans and Hull isn't it. Swansea probably

    5. Mic
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      It's Hull. Definitely. Swansea too good, Palace too good (Good squads & form) and West Ham will pick up, if not they'll sack Bilic in a few weeks, get a boost in confidence and stay up. Hull not good enough squad.

    6. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Tough to say. I think CP.

    7. Moosie the Staggie
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I have no idea tbh but I do know that West Ham should be WAY shorter than 12/1.
      Come to think of it Palace should be shorter too with their fixtures.
      Value bets to be had

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        this!

    8. jia you
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I posted about this earlier, WHU could be in big trouble if SWA beat them and if Silva continues to work his magic with Hull in particular!

    9. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I think it'll be Swansea. Hull have done a nice job transforming its attack. Swansea, not so much.

  21. Kiwivillan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Is there any chance of another DGW game being added to 34?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      slim to none

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Ok thx so Arsenal 35 or 36?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          yep

  22. K.F.C
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Hey guys! Need some advice with this lot, this is my first season playing fantasy or even following football so all help appreciated! Im aiming for middle of table in my league I'm about 50 points out so not doing to bad being a newbie 🙂

    Foster
    Valencia Pieters McAuley
    Alli Siggy Sanchez Firmino
    Kaku Costa Barnes

    Bench Pickford Chambers Funes Mori N'Diaye
    2FT 0 MITB

    1. Big_Bear
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Funeral Mori and Chambers for Yoshi and BDavies

    2. K.F.C
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks Big Bear

    3. Moosie the Staggie
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Foster to Valdés imo

      1. Moosie the Staggie
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Save the other transfer

    4. K.F.C
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks Moosie

      1. Moosie the Staggie
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        No prob. Gl whatever you decide.

    5. K.F.C
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Just seen I don't have funds for first option haha

  23. Kiwivillan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Siggy+Vardy > De Roon+Kun C -4 Yay or nay?

    1. Big_Bear
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      If there's no one else you'd like to captain then yes

    2. Moosie the Staggie
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn't but can see the security in the move

  24. Big_Bear
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    GTG again?
    Foster
    Brunt Baines Alonso
    King Sanchez Siggy Alli (c) Courtinho*
    Lukaku Benteke

    Heaton, Deeney, Lovren, Holebas

    0FT, 0.2 ITB

    1. Moosie the Staggie
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Looks good. I guess it's a flip between King and Deeney

      1. Kavorka
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        King better

  25. RIDZ
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    YES or NO

    Lukaku -> Aguero ?

    1. Big_Bear
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      NO

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

      no. lukaku does well against smaller teams cos he gets service and they have some good fixtures coming up

  26. hawkeyes
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Erikson or Alli over the next 3 weeks?

    1. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      alli

    2. Moosie the Staggie
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Both imo

  27. The Grey Man
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    What postponed fixtures still have to be played ?
    When will we know the next DGW fixtures?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      By Sunday hopefully.

  28. mranonymous
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Ward-Prowse nailed these days?

    1. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      looks like it. he was on my bench this week 🙁

  29. Bggz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    i just did costa > ibra

    good move? be honest

    1. Moosie the Staggie
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe.
      Should have had a brace against Everton

    2. jia you
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I think so, Costa just not explosive enough for price. Did Lukaku to Ibra last week myself whuch could prove more risky!