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. TAB
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Pickford
    Baines Robertson Brunt
    Siggy Sanchez Coutinho Alli
    Llorente Lukaku Costa

    Foster Snodgrass Ake AmaT

    a) Snodgrass & Costa-->>De Roon & Aguero (-4)
    b) Costa-->> Ibra
    c) ??????

    1.3 ITB

    Help!

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

      B

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

      Costa & Llorente -> Zlatan & Origi

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

        I like this ^

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

      B

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

    Yet another red arrow this GW, ML rival has caught me right up too. Feel like my team is in complete free fall...what should I do?

    Pickford
    Alonso, Baines, Valencia
    Siggy, Alli, Sanchez, Zaha
    Lukaku, Costa, Vardy

    (Jaku, King, Holgate, Amat)

    Lot of players in terrible form in that 15!

    1. Football Weekender
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I'd say apart from Baines your starting XI is very good. It's just a case of sticking with it as that team will come good for you. I'd maybe consider downgrading Baines to Yoshida and then strengthening your fourth midfielder - getting Sané in would be ideal.

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

    What to do with this team guys? Thinking of using the WC..

    Pickford, foster
    Alonso, Davies, Valencia, amat, brunt
    Sanchez, alli, coutinho, siggy, can
    Lukaku, Costa, llorente

    1. Frank Koscielny
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      You'll be able to field 11 good players. Either 3-5-2 with Can or 3-4-3 with Llorente - or just replace one of them

    2. The Happy One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Dont see a need for WC? Solid XI for this week, Costa, Lukaku, Siggy, Alonso all decent fixtures.. use FT to get rid of either Siggy, Llorente or cheap def

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

    Time to ditch Alonso and invest in midfield and forward line? Who does my priorities lie? Perhaps need to look at Ibra

    Foster

    McAuley Alonso Baines

    Sanchez Alli Son King Sigurdsson

    Lukaku Benteke Vardy

    Bench: Jaku King Ake Amat

    Thanks

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

      Yes. Ditch Alonso and try to get Ibra in

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

      Definately ditch Alonso

  5. ANON.
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Evans to Bavies?

    Heaton
    Alonso, Valencia, Evans
    Sanchez, Alli, Eriksen, King
    Ibra, Lukaku, Carroll

    Pickford, Mawson, Fletcher, Holebas
    1FT, 1.1m ITB. WC and BB left

    1. The Happy One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yep, great team

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      What about an Alonso downgrade and Carroll upgrade?

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

        I'll keep Carroll for SWA, sun

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

      yes

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

    Booting out a WBA player to raise funds.

    Foster to Pickford or
    McAuley to Yoshi?

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

      Yoshi

    2. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Former imo

    3. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yoshi

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

      Yoshie

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

        *Yoshi....

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

    Should I keep or sell Bertie? I had just brought him in

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

      I have had him a few weeks, ready for the double. Any reason why he didn't play? Must be first choice, I'm keeping.

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

      There's been talk about Hammstring issues?

  8. makaveli123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Swansea Bottle FC

    1. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Liverpool*

  9. Frank Koscielny
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Would you get rid of Siggy or Lukaku at this point?

    Lukaku have two home fixtures coming up. I have cash and FT for Lukaku > Ibra, but can't seem to pull the trigger..

    Another option is to replace Siggy (who has been a shadow of himself) with Walcott (already have Sanchez).

    1. Lukaku > Ibra
    2. Siggy > Walcott
    3. Save FT

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

      2 or 3. I would keep kaku.

    2. TheOx95
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I'd go for Sane over Walcott

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

    After watching motd last night, I kinda feel robbed not even getting one assist for Sanchez. There were about 3-4 chances created where his teammates let him down.

    1. makaveli123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Man United back to 6th. Ahh, feels good to be home.

      1. makaveli123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Just felt I needed to comment that on your post.

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

      That Monreal pen decision was outrageous

      Yes I am a Monreal owner

  11. MTPockets
      7 years, 2 months ago

      39. That went well then.

      1. makaveli123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        41 here. Close to a rage WC

        1. MTPockets
            7 years, 2 months ago

            I should perhaps have wildcarded a few weeks ago, rather than slowly clean up.
            But there we go.

            1. makaveli123
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Me too.

              1. MTPockets
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  Saving for 35/36 now. Probably be a massive anti-climax.

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

          Would you conside doing Sanchez Carroll to Kun Wally?

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

            No

          2. Pasqualinho
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            A lot will make a similar move because of Aguero's weekend fixture. But we've been here before with the belief that Wally can cover Sanchez's points.

          3. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Wally not nailed

        3. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Just done Vardy to Aguero but mini league rival has Alli which, scares me! I can't get him in. Panic?

          1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            0.1 from getting Eriksen FML

            1. Make United Great Again
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Not Spurs attack at all? You'll need a couch to hide behind when they play Watford.

              1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                ML rival has Son and Alli but no Sanchez Ibra Aguero hazard so I reckon he has it worse

          2. Make United Great Again
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Panic indeed. Alli is the best FPL mid right now 😉

          3. Klopp's Kids
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Aguero (C) could save you but you're in trouble

            1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              I would take a hit but don't have the funds

          4. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Pickford Jaku
            Alonso Walker Yoshida Friend Holgate;
            Hazard Sanchez Firmino Siggy (7.6) Ramirez (5.2);
            Ibra Aguero Barnes

            ..Siggy to Alli would have been ideal

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

              You could downgrade Alonso to get him in?

              1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Wow that would be hard to take - he's been there since ~week 5 but yeah thanks good point

            2. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Wow that would be hard to take - he's been there since ~week 5 but yeah thanks good point

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

          Pickford, Jakupovic
          Alonso, Valencia, Yoshida, Williams*, Chambers*
          Alli, King, Sanchez, Siggy, Capoue
          Carroll, Costa, Lukaku

          2 FT and 2.1 million ITB.
          Thinking Costa to Ibra or Kun
          Any other suggestions?

        5. NorwichCityLad
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Is it worth doing Sanchez > Alli

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

            Not imo

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

              Alli destroy rank every week though

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

                Do you not have Eriksen? Only then would I consider getting rid of Sanchez

              2. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                This I don't have him

          2. Klopp's Kids
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            I'm bringing Sanchez in myself

        6. aleksios
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Firmino or Siggy out for Alli?

          1. Klopp's Kids
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Siggy

          2. Make United Great Again
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Siggy

        7. MTPockets
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Start - Llorente (whu) or Zaha (ARS)?

            Foster
            Alonso Valencia Davies
            Sanchez Alli Sane Siggy
            Aguero Lukaku Llorente*

            (Jaku, Zaha, McAuley, Amat)

            1. Blue&White85
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              On current form Zaha.

              1. MTPockets
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  Thanks. Not sure on this. Llorente an awful purchase, but if fit...if...

            2. Blue&White85
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Morning all, what to do with this? Have 2 free transfers & 2.1 ITB.

              Valdes Pickford
              Alonso Valencia Davies
              Sanchez Alli Sigurdsson Tadic De Roon
              Lukaku Vardy Carroll

              Options:

              A. Tadic to Eriksen (save 1 transfer)
              B. Vardy to Ibra (save 1 transfer)
              C. Alonso, Tadic & Vardy to Bailly, Eriksen & Ibra (-4)
              D. Other

              I'm not sure about C but I really want Eriksen & Ibra. Right now I'm edging more to A though.

            3. sunzip14
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Sanchez+Vardy> Eriksen+Aguero(C), for (-4) ? Yay or Nay?

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

                No

                1. sunzip14
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  ML leader owns Aguero and he will surely captain him. I am second with 32 points behind him. You reckon owning Lukaku, Vardy, Alli & Ibra will cover even if Aguero strikes? Other than that we have Sanchez and Coutinho in common in the attack.

              2. Pasqualinho
                • 15 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Maybe - if it's tactical for your ML. But it looks like sideways moves for a hit to me.

                1. sunzip14
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  Reason above^

              3. Make United Great Again
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                No imo

            4. Mayo for Sam
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Pedro > Sane?

              No other Chelsea attack bar Alonso and no City ATM

              1. Make United Great Again
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Yep

            5. Klopp's Kids
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              125 minutes per goal for Aguero in the prem. Not bad considering his poor start to the year.

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

                His away form is impressive this year too! Isn't it something like 11 in last 13 games!

            6. Taffer
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Watching MotD and just saw the Monreal pen decision.

              Lost me at least 15 points.. (Sanchez captain and have Monreal...)

              1. Pasqualinho
                • 15 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                No guarantee Sanchez would have taken it. And he's not been that great at them even if he did.

                1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  Lol m8

                  1. Pasqualinho
                    • 15 Years
                    7 years, 2 months ago

                    I've seen him miss too many. The only time I've been really confident when he steps up to take them is when I also own the keeper.

                    1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
                      • 8 Years
                      7 years, 2 months ago

                      Agreed he's terrible at them, but to dispute the fact he would be taking it, is outrageous

              2. bench boost for every gamew…
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Giroud were on the pitch, so he would have taken it. If he scored he would probably taken all bonuspoints so in that case Monreal assist would have given you 3 points and a bonus point most likely. But all my sympathies for ye, captain Sanchez was a downer this time (i had him captained too)..

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

              Jaku
              Alonso-Valencia-Mawson-Davies
              Sanchez-Siggy-King-Alli
              Vardy-Luka

              Heaton Zaha-Llorente*-Maguire*

              What to do here?
              A. Llorente-Benteke
              B. Llorente-Origi
              C. Any other

            8. Make United Great Again
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Anyone think Lukaku > Ibra is worth a hit?

              Will take me to -8 overall.

              A. Yes
              B. No

              1. FPLord
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                B

                1. Make United Great Again
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  Cheers

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

                lol no way. step away from the keyboard.

                1. Make United Great Again
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  😀 My United bias seems to be clouding my judgement.

              3. Professor Abel X
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                B

                1. Make United Great Again
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  Thanks

              4. sunzip14
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Not until GW34.

            9. FPLord
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Pickford (Robles)
              Valencia Yoshida Alonso (Pieters Olsson)
              Alli Eriksen Coutinho Siggy (Fletcher)
              Kun(c) Lukaku Llorente 1.3

              Best move?

              A. Llorente > Negredo
              B. Llorente > Benteke
              C. Siggy > Walcott
              D. Siggy > Sane

              1. Professor Abel X
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                B, although could go Gabbi if he's due back

                1. FPLord
                  • 14 Years
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  as I'm gonna play my WC in GW35/36 I'm looking for a shortterm punt

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

              Can someone helplease me out? When are southamptons and arsenal going to make up all these missed games? Thanks so much

              1. Professor Abel X
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Soton v Arsenal will likely be in GW35/36. The other game will be in DGW37

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

                  Thanks

            11. Professor Abel X
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Any point using my FT for Pedro or Siggy out considering their fixtures? Leaning towards saving my FT. Options to bring in are Walcott and Sane but I've got Sanchez and Aguero as cover anyway

              1. Make United Great Again
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                In that case I agree. Save the FT

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

              Current:
              Sanchez/Eriksen/Coutinho/Siggy
              Ibra/Kaku/Carroll

              WC with cuts in def could give me:
              Hazard/Dele/Coutinho/Wally
              Kun/Ibra/Kaku

              Would you consider doing it ?

              1. Professor Abel X
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                No,

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

              Foster - Jakupovic
              Holebas - Walker - Alonso - Valencia - Pieters
              Alli - Siggy - Sané - Sanchez - King
              Gabbiadini - Llorente - Lukaku

              1 FT, 3.9 ITB

              Alonso + Llorente --> Gibson + Ibrahimovic (-4)

              Sound moves?

              1. Professor Abel X
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Last night not scare you off Boro def?

            14. AZERTY
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Vardy to Zlatan for free?

              1. Professor Abel X
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Yeah I probably would