Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – Wednesday

The extended Gameweek 34 continues with a big night that delivers three hugely anticipated matches.

There could barely be more Fantasy interest across the trio of encounters, with a scattering of key assets in action.

Firstly, Middlesbrough’s Alvaro Negredo, signed by 201,000 and backed by an improbable 155,000 (3.5%), will bid to improve on a dismal 2-point return from his first fixture when he faces Sunderland at the Riverside Stadium. A crunch encounter for both teams, there will also be keen interest in the Boro defence with Ben Gibson signed by 118,000+ ahead of Saturday’s deadline.

Crystal Palace’s Christian Benteke was undoubtedly the weekend’s star performer with a brace at Anfield to provide his 506,000+ ownership with a 12-point return. Backed by 96,000 (2.1%) with the armband, he will look to build on that return in tonight’s encounter with Spurs.

But the title-challenging visitors will boast their own cast of key figures, with Harry Kane, Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen supported by an army of Fantasy owners. Kane is himself backed by 244,000 with the GW34 captaincy.

Finally, at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal will host Leicester City as they bid to revive their top four ambitions having navigated to the FA Cup Final at the weekend.

The big news from north London is that Alexis Sanchez may just be restored to the central striker role, with both Danny Welbeck and Olivier Giroud benched – Theo Walcott comes in and could also be a contender for that position if Wenger retains the 3-4-2-1 system.

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

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  1. NestorC
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    What to do with Sanchez, could be dangerous to leave him out on WC?

  2. GS456
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on this WC??

    Alli > Sanchez in 36 (Trying to throw rival that i aren't getting him)

    Pickford - Cech

    Stephens - Yoshida - Alonso - Clichy - Holgate

    Alli - Hazard - Eriksen - Sane - Albrighton

    Costa - Kane - Gabbiadini

    1. Crystal Ball
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Absolutely love the mindgames, good team

      1. GS456
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Got to be done!! Just hope he doens't see whats left in my bank. :L

    2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Very good

    3. FFrulesmylife
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Love that team, if u removed holgate, are the all dgwrs?

      1. GS456
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah! but with the BB in 37, he has watford at home.
        Monitoring the Holding situation, Kosc got injured tonight.

        1. FF Dirtbag
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Gabriel?

          1. GS456
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Just a little short unfortunately

    4. KickIt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Great idea with Sanchez, going to do the same!

  3. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Late to the party (very late) I know. But I've just purchased Fifa 17.

    I only play ultimate team. Can anyone tell me any significant changes from FIFA 16 if there are any please?

    1. GS456
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Squad Building challenges are decent now. Exchange players in your squad for rewards.

      FUT champions as well now! Qualifying for the weekend league and you get 40 matches, where you win as many as possible to get extreme rewards/packs/coins

      thats basically it

      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Great thanks for that.

        Are there many gameplay changes to note?

        1. GS456
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          id say strength is more important this year. But aside from that not really, is a very good edition though.

          1. Smurf
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks. Really appreciate the input.

            1. GS456
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              no worries, enjoy!

      2. bennyp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Squad building challenges are an absolute waste IMO, unless you have a heap of coins to spend on completing them in the first place.

  4. Crystal Ball
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Lukaku out for Gabbiadini this week or hold?

  5. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Was pretty disgusting seeing Huth assault Sanchez like that. If that was anywhere else he would get done for attempted murder surely for assault and battery with a weapon. Could have caused serious damage to his face and potentially fatal.

    1. Sims
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yes that was terrible...If sanchez had not turned his face around that could have been very nasty

  6. Shake n Bake
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts for GW35? I will be using my wildcard for GW36.

    Pickford (Valdes)
    Alonso Valencia Stephens (Baines Robertson)
    Hazard Zaha Coutinho King (de Roon)
    Benteke Kane Negredo

    1FT, £11.2 ITB

    A) Negredo > Gabbiadini
    B) Valdes > Hennessey and start
    C) other suggestion?

  7. A.T
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    OR updated

    1. 4. Arsenal FC
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Still on a red arrow.

  8. CloudSky
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Should be clear in NLD if Gabriel is nailed right?

    1. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Problem is they have 7 games till end of season. Nobody is nailed.

      1. CloudSky
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Cant see heavy rotation considering their place.

  9. CABAYE4
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Evening all, bit of a meh GW in the end; hopefully Man U can bring home a CS tomorrow!

    Could I get some thoughts on this WC team please?

    Cech Pickford
    Alonso Walker Gabriel Clichy Yoshida
    Alexis Hazard Alli Sane Redmond
    Kane Gabbiadini Anichebe

    Anichebe isn't ideal; but I can't seem to fit Hazard and Alexis in without destroying the defence or getting him and unless Jesus explodes back onto the scene, there's not too many strikers I like the look of.

    1. Crystal Ball
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good, know what you mean about the strikers

      Not liking Redmond though, downgrade Walker to Vertonghen and upgrade to King, does that work? Also Yoshida to Stephens could give you a bit extra if you need it.

      Gabriel, not sure how many games he will play

      1. CABAYE4
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Redmond is a bit off-template which I like but he could be a let down.

        Two extra games in the last 4 weeks is a lot and he's already had a rest. Even if he only started 4 he's likely to get time off the bench in the other two.

        I'm drawn to getting 15 DGWers really! I could get King in now and then plan to remove him for Redmond for the doubles.

        Gabriel is a bit of a punt; I didn't like the look of the reversion to 4 at the back tonight but he has been very good in the 3 so far. At that price the alternatives aren't very attractive.

        Thanks for the thoughts!

  10. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    whoop highest ive been all season..............really need a good run in 🙂

    1. A.T
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Me too. I went a bit off the rails with hits recently, getting bored of the season and all that. Just need to hang in there and see it through now.

      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        fingers crossed dude

  11. Viper
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Any chance Valencia misses out tomorrow or is he good to go?

    Davies 9 points laughing at me from the bench

    1. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Same same. Sadly, I think he will play and then miss the Swansea game. Just how the cookie crumbles.

    2. GS456
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      maguire 9 points for me. He will turn up when we don't want him to.

  12. A.T
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    2 red arrows in the last 17 gw's 😎

    Badum tish

    1. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      What about in the last 18?

      1. A.T
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        3

        1. CloudSky
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Twas a joke. Congrats! 🙂

          1. A.T
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            😉

    2. Chucky
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      good job 🙂

      1. A.T
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Ta

    3. rainy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      You've made me go and count now. 5 here 🙂

    4. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Funny season for me never had more than 3 green arrows in a row and never more than 2 red arrows

      1. A.T
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Arrows are a funny thing. No matter how small, green ones make you feel good. You could end up with a lower rank but have a feel good season, if you know what I mean.

  13. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Who would u rather own at weekend?

    A...Coutinho at watford

    B...benteke v Burnley

    Thanks

    1. A.T
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers mate.

    2. Golden Soccer Ducks
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A

  14. Lav
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Wow up from 111k OR to 88k 🙂

    My highest rank this year and I believe ever so far!!

    1. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Congrats mate! Push on now, keep it going

  15. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Going to bed, promise I won't bother you after this. Any opinions on this latest draft? Think it could be the last, Gabriel my only concern. Nowt itb

    Lloris Pick
    Alonso Gabriel Bailly Clichy Yoshi
    Sanchez Alli King Sane Hazard
    Kane Gabbi Anichebe

    1. Lav
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Very good

      1. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks Lav, love that positivity!

        1. Lav
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          🙂 nice 3-5-2

          Goodnight

    2. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      The Anichebe thing is madness, imo.

      1. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        He's a highly likely 4 points in 37. Best alternative I see is Coutinho Sane, which has tempted me but requires a downgrade in defense and creates a benching headache for the two weeks where I don't use AoA and BB. Can't play 8 attackers all the time anyway.

        What would you do instead?

        1. 32chickens
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Clichy to Daniels
          King to Pugh
          Might give you wriggle room for
          Anchibebe to footballer

          1. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            So then I bench Pugh, play Daniels instead of Clichy, and play a 5.8m striker? Afobe? I'd prefer King.

            I get that Anichebe isn't going to get me loads of points, but he's literally just going to contribute his appearance points in gw37 BB and he lets me have a stronger team.

            1. 32chickens
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Oks

        2. Hibbo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          I would play a 343 myself. A 352 with Gabbi as the second striker is just far too weak, again just my opinion.

          In terms of your structure I'd spend less on keepers/defence have a bench fodder mid and play 343.

          But that's just me.

          1. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Fair enough, there'd be no entertainment in this if we didn't all have different opinions.

            Might yet upgrade Anichebe but to maintain a strong bench for the boost and given the dearth of talent around 5/6/7 million I'd probably have to lose Sanchez. Which could be exciting, so maybe I will. But probably not ballsy enough. Cheers anyway Hibbo

            1. 32chickens
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Benteke origi rashford could be worth aiming for if Def were downgraded
              I like the likes of Daniels Maguire's

              1. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 1 month ago

                Will keep those in mind as I will doubtless be tinkering and worrying over the next 48 hours.
                Thanks mate, appreciate the input.

      2. 32chickens
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Negredo#2

  16. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Which would you go for

    A Lukaku to Costa or
    B Keep Lukaku

    Other strikers Kane and Gabbi.

    Have Alonso and Hazard in team.

    1. Crystal Ball
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Keep Lukaku

  17. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    zaha to cout done

  18. nkhoughton
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Davies on bench, smart boy I am

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Sickener isn't it 🙁

    2. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I see your Davies and raise you an Eriksen. My only mid to get any returns!

      BTW earlier on you said you may be relegated from The Championship, which team?

      1. nkhoughton
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Rovers

        1. Fred54
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Ah. Shall we roll over for you (Villa) to help your cause and hinder BC....

          1. nkhoughton
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Be 1-1 I think

      2. Yellin' in my Ear
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Eriksen here as well, played Kane and Alli

    3. Dušan Citizen
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Davies+Eriksen here

      1. nkhoughton
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        You benched Eriksen? I only benched Davies because of dgw chambers

    4. marquinhos
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      same 🙁

  19. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    TM had a bit of a mare this week. Has Eriksen sitting on his bench

    1. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He will have to dig deep to defeat Mark in the mods league it would be nice if that race went down to the final game week

  20. JÆKS ⭐
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Would you rather go:

    A) DDG + Monreal/Mustafi
    B) Cech + Vert

    1. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B. I think

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

        Cheers, Monreal is due a rest but Manu seem to be strong at the back even with their thoughts on EL.

  21. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    One week only:

    Siggy >

    a) Arnie
    b) King
    c) Tadic

    1. general_franco
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      king

    3. Zikry
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      one week? King is and should be a season keeper for last few weeks

    4. nkhoughton
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A

  22. general_franco
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Is Jesus a serious alternative to Aguero for GW37. He'll probably get some minutes in the derby.

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

      I'm def thinking about getting him in. Can see him getting some minutes in the derby, another start from the bench against Boro but starting in the first XI the game after that!

    2. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      We see tomorrow.

      Aguero could get injured even.

      1. potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Only after he scores a hatrick of course

    3. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I would say so.
      Hes not going to languish on the bench all week

  23. potatoace
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Out of the below who should be primary target for gw35 only

    Coutinio
    Hazard
    or even Sane

    1. general_franco
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Coutinho. Watford are on holiday. Had Boro lost tonight I might have considered Sane ...

      1. potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        True. But boro still need to win thier games. They can't affird to play tight. It could be carnage if city score an early goal and heads drop.

        1. general_franco
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          After watching Boro stink the place out at Bournemouth that's a real possibility. Strangely I have both Sane and Coutinho but I have to WC this week and get rid of one for Hazard ... so I'm in the same boat.

  24. Foozeball
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    That feeling when you're going to lose a h2h against a round 1 dead player with f***ing Martial, Fabianski, and Monreal sitting in their team smh

    1. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Ouch

  25. marquinhos
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Interesting, does anyone think Eriksen can outscore Sanchez ?

    1. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I think it is possible that Eirksen could outscore him along with other players

    2. A.T
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      My Mum could outscore Sanchez and she hasn't even got any boots!

    3. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yes but its the risk Sanchez goes and gets 2 goals and an assist in one game and a goal in the other. gw37 stoke (a), sun (h)

  26. The Tinkerman
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    To get Hazard and Jesus I need to plug the gaps here for 14.5m or less, which should be easy but I don't like any combinations:

    _____ , Jaku
    Alonso, Vertonghen, ______ , ______ , Yoshida

    Want Cech or Forster which leaves just over 9m for the two defenders... best options at around the 4.5m mark?

    1. CABAYE4
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      All the lesser teams in the double have terrible fixtures.

      Your best bet imo is Gabriel and then either a rubbish DGWer like Kone or Britos or a decent SGW in Holgate.

      Personally I've decided to sacrifice Jesus and have a really strong DGW defence with Alonso, Walker, Clichy, Gabriel and Yoshida.

      1. The Tinkerman
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I think I might do the same, or gamble on not owning Hazard and fill the Jesus spot with Costa instead. Although he has been terrible bar the last game. Or could just keep Benteke, don't have a WC so need to be careful.

    2. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Holgate and stones comes to 8.9m. Is he a starter

    3. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Pickford
      Holgate and then you have 6.3 left

  27. Zikry
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Coutinho (C) next week for some Monday Night Football magic 🙂

  28. HazardAGuess
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    As if I played AOA for de Roon & he scored 12 points - the most of any player I had this week.

    1. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He's on my bench

  29. ezaku
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Is it crazy to transfer Sanchez out for a one week punt? Thinking maybe Coutinho. Bought at 11.6, current price 11.5.

    1. A.T
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Not at all

  30. Foozeball
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Is it time to ship out Sanchez? That yellow card at the end has basically summed him up these past few weeks (FK goal aside).
    Arsenal looked absolutely woeful and I can't see them doing well against Tot, ManU, or let alone even So'ton (Arsenal has not won at St.Mary's since So'ton got promoted)

    1. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      As Luke alluded to on the Scoutcast, he's still important to have as a 'rank maintainer'. i wouldn't want to go without him

    2. general_franco
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He was my TC option for 36 ... absolutely dreading it now after that performance.

    3. A.T
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Shipping is the right thing to do. Everyone knows this, no one will do it.