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. Caleb's Kitties
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    No more WC. Saving FT the sensible move? Correct line-up and bench order?

    Would also like abit more time to think about costa/tadic vs hazard/gabb..

    1FT 2.9ITB
    Pickford
    Alonso valencia yoshida
    Sanchez alli zaha sane
    Kane(C) lukaku benteke
    Valdes* jwp mcauley vertonghen

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      yeah Save and its obvious Hazard and Gabbi. Costa will not be worth the money

      1. Caleb's Kitties
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks, that was quite affirmative..

      2. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Agreed but Costa did get his mojo back. I might move Kaku to Costa.

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

      For sure you save. Looks very well set for this week.
      Bench gtg imo

      1. Caleb's Kitties
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        cheers !

    3. RedMarks 赤的
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Save. G2G

  2. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    WC draft:

    Any improvements I should consider?

    Cech Pickford
    Alonso Davies Clichy Benaloune Stephens
    Sane Sanchez Eriksen JWP King
    Kane Costa Gabbiadini

    TC in 36
    BB in 37
    AOA in 38 (maybe)

    How does it look?

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

      Davies needs to go as Rose is probably back this weekend.
      The rest looks good.

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Is he really ?

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

          According to various media outlets he is.
          I personally think Davies starts vs Arsenal, after that he will probably be dropped.

          1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Oh, a shame if so.

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

      Nice, all set

  3. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Expected points from TC and BB?

    I would take a 12pointer from TC and 16-18pts from BB

    1. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Would like to think my bench boost will get me 20+. Woulda had 25 this week for the -4 I'd planned but fear of injuries in the cup was too great

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        This. I have 15 points from 2 Hull players with Sane benched. I held back also.

    2. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Pushing it with BB. The problem I have found with BB is the standard injury one gets in this game that would bring a player on anyway. Also rotation from here on in is a risk to all sides. I will take a 9 pointer for TC and 11 for BB. The WC always helps though.

  4. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Who to play this GW

    Maguire (sot)
    Redmond (HUL)

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      redmond.
      Soton should comfortably win

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

      Redmond

    3. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      With a Boufal injury I would go Redmond.

    4. RedMarks 赤的
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      redmond

  5. MidTableFantasy
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Where is the link to the remix of Arsenal TV's downfall throughout the season?

  6. Phil Dagger ⭐
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    this Front 7 looks OK until end of.the season.Playing 3-5-2 mostly

    Sanchez Hazard Eriksen Alli/Sane King
    Kane Gabbiadini

    1. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Sanchez Hazard Alli Siggy King
      Kane Costa (Anichebe)

      Provided there's no injuries in the derby, that'll be my front 8 for a -4 next week

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Gabbi vs Costa really

        1. Pep says
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Mmhmm. Or else ill keep Kaku and be +4

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

    Is anyone thinking of TC Kane on GW37,if Spurs still chasing the title?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      United is one of the game, likely to be tight

    2. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I will end up with Haz I think but Kane a good bet if still chasing.

  8. L'Aeroplanino
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Pre WC move Sanchez + Siggy -> KDB + Hazard (-4) ? (and bench zaha)

    Front 8

    Sanchez Eriksen Siggy Zaha King
    Kaku Kane Benteke

    1. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Ya worth a shit I would say. NLD derby will be tight and Zaha won't have much space against Burnley.

      1. L'Aeroplanino
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers

  9. Clasher4ever
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    I can get this team by GW 37. No wc left.

    Forster pickford,
    alonso, vert, gabriel, holgate,stephens,
    hazard, sanchez, eriksen, sane, king
    rashford, gabbi/jesus/ kane.

    Good to go?

    1. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      How many hits though?

      1. Clasher4ever
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        total of 3 hits by GW 37.

  10. Made in Japan
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Is Kompany likely to start all of City's games now onwards ppl think?

    1. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Nobody can say for sure

    2. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      If Stones is back I am sure he will like the 2 to work together.

    3. Moosie the Staggie
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Surely Pep cant risk playing him every match?

  11. POGBOOM KEBABOOM
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Is worth to do transfer Lukaku + Fletcher > Gabbi + King for this gw only (-4)?

  12. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Afobe a decent punt? How are his stats compared to King?

    1. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Fair but if you get him you must out thought to when he would play. Bench cover is not a bad idea along with Anichebe.

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Thinking 1 week punt before WC in GW36

        1. Eze Really?
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Nothing wrong.

  13. Hochoki
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    DDG
    Alonso Bailly Yoshida
    Hazard Alli Eriksen JWP
    Lukaku Kane Benteke

    Pickford Zaha Stones Gibson

    I have 1 ft & 1 ITB & used my WC in GW33.

    Is the team GTG? or should i do lukaku to gabbiadini/costa or zaha to redmond/lingard or any other transfer ??

  14. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Poch on Rose - reading between the lines I am not sure he will be rushed back?

    'When asked about Rose's actual return date on Tuesday, Pochettino said: "It's so difficult. Three months he's been injured. Today he started to do some things with the group. We'll see how he reacts in the next few days then we'll see. Training and trying to compete after three months we must be careful with him, but we are happy he is in a good way and we hope as soon as possible he can available to picked in the squad again.''

    On whether he could potentially return for the Arsenal derby clash, he added: "It's so difficult to say. Today it's so difficult. We need to check him. He needs to feel training hard and recover the feeling of the competition after three months. It's always so difficult for the player coming back from injury. We'll see. We're not closed, we're so flexible and always hoping each day to assess the player."

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

      Don't think that Rose 'll play at NLD.Maybe next Friday vs WH.

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

        Pretty much this^

        Rose is one of the best fullbacks in the league so as soon as he is ready he is straight back in the team.

  15. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Best two strikers till end of season else than kane ?

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      there aren't much tbh.
      Gabbi Jesus probably

    2. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Costa Vardy? For me Costa Gabbi from GW36

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        If chelsea's title be confirmed by then batsh will get some games I suppose

        1. Eze Really?
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Good point. Most players are a rotation risk this point in the season.

  16. Phil Dagger ⭐
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Well I have come up with this side in order to maximise BB in 37 As dont really rate Yoshida Holgate and Pickford to get much points in 37

    Worth a try??

    Cech DDG/Lloris
    Alonso Cahill Monreal (kosc/Rose/Daniels) Clichy
    Sanchez Hazard Eriksen Alli/Sane King
    Kane Gabbi Anichebe

    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Next week arsenal will smash spurs and chelsea will play their reserve players

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Struggling to score even 1 against Palace and smash Spurs! 😳

        1. Emiliano Sala
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Formation changed
          Chelsea concede 3 from arsenal in their previous formation. This is a derby

      2. Old Man
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Not a chance

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

      Very good team...Anichebe will outscore 'em all.

    3. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Afobe/Anichebe
      Costa?
      What is your TV?

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        108-109 I think after transferring out likes of Lukaku

        1. Eze Really?
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Very nice. You must take hits like me then?

          1. Phil Dagger ⭐
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            yeah pretty much mate 🙂
            Even -16 -20 s if I remeber with lots of positive results. do you think this team is viable?.At the end lf the day all.I am.missing is Costa really .Anichebe is mass super heavy hitter enabler who could also swing a surprise in.DBGW. What say?

            1. Eze Really?
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              I like the team. I would just be a bit nervous of Costa. Kaku could still get a big score in 37 also. In conclusion I would go for it provide you are not protecting a min league lead.

              1. Phil Dagger ⭐
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 1 month ago

                thanks.no body significant has Costa in.my mini leagues atm. Lukaku is owned by most though.so I think I should be more worried about Lukaku than.Costa anyways.Hope.Lukaku doesnt do much damage from now on

                1. Eze Really?
                  • 10 Years
                  7 years, 1 month ago

                  I think after Costa's performance Kaku will be out to him as far as a lot are concerned. I would check TV movements in your rivals. O drop in TV will indicate they are moving Kaku to Costa.

                  1. Phil Dagger ⭐
                    • 7 Years
                    7 years, 1 month ago

                    yeah there is a chance they will move for him. I will.monitor that for sure cheers

    4. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I was considering those 3 Chelsea too but could not afford it.
      With Chelsea lack of CS it seems weird to double up defence but with the fixtures I think it could really pay off.

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        yeah after Everton they should keep some CSs imo. the fact that Cahill and Alonso gets attackimg returns sways me towards them for a big old 15 pointer

    5. Moosie the Staggie
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I pretty much am looking at the same front 8 and chelsea double up at the back.
      Dont have your tv though so looking at Daniels Yoshi and Jags to round of my defense

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        cheers mate.
        Yeah Costa in means some more cheap enablers.and if Costa fails and Cheap enablers dont do much that will be 3-4 players of no use and points . I guess this team is a little risky but could pay dividends hopefully

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

          Hopefully it pays off.
          Gl us 😀

          1. Phil Dagger ⭐
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            yeah Good Luck us 😀 😀

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

      need costa

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        reason?
        Alonso Cahill Hazard could be the best value.imo

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

        It really doesnt

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

          Costa could well be the best Chelsea option until the end but im more inclined to say his last performance was an anomaly.
          I like the defensive double up with the fixtures.

    7. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Really nice team. Wish I had my WC.

    8. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      The only way I can afford that team is if I have JWP in place of your Sane.

  17. HavertzHero
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    How do i check if other people in Mini League I'm in have used wildcard or chips yet? Tia

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

      go to their gameweek history page

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

        Thanks

  18. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Davies and Gabriel would be great on WC, but surely it's just a matter of time now before Rose and Mustafi take their places.
    Both are too risky for a WC?

    Only thing is Rose return has been a long time coming with a few set backs along the way.
    Bavies has been great to own at the price.

    1. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I think Gabriel will retain his place. Kosi had a Knee hyper extension last night too.

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

        Thanks did not know that.

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

        Kos injured again, wow!
        I doubt i will go anywhere near Arsenals defense if he is out.

  19. bigbudgie
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Sacrifice one for the rest of the season:

    A) Kane
    B) Costa
    C) Alli
    D) Sanchez
    E) Hazard
    F) Sane

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Costoverrated

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

        second highest striker in the game?!

        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Keep Lukaku then as one of your strikers .he is highest lol

          One Match has completely diluted the views on how Costa was doing nada all for ages now. He will not score 16 points always

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

            Ditched Lukaku a while ago and he's not even on my list. Strikers are form players and usually when the find the net after 'doing nada all for ages' they tend to continue scoring. Costa returning to regular points scoring with those fixtures at home.....I'm finding it hard to discount him. The only thing lacking is that lack of explosiveness.

    2. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I am thinking Alli. I will have all of them but Sanchez is a concern atm.

    3. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      If we could be sure of Sane minutes I'd say lose Costa.

  20. Pep says
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    So finally passed my rival, I'm 4 points ahead after last night but with my DeGea vs his Valencia, Stones (Pieters 1pt), Sané and Aguerro, I feel it will be short lived.

    He does however have no WC, Heaton, Grant, Nyom, Valencia, Sakho, Pieters and Stones in defence so he should leak points over the run in.

    Gonna be close between us, wish me luck 🙂

    1. Old Man
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Good luck - you should be OK but make sure that you get that WC right!

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

      You have him already imo

  21. Jonny Sutt
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Who would you drop for Clichy? And Would you drop anyone to play Yoshida?

    Alonso Walker Valencia
    Sanchez Alli Hazard JWP Tadic
    Rashford Kane

    1. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Valencia. Very unlikely to play against Swansea

  22. Jonny Sutt
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Is clichy a good captain shout this gw coming?

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

      I believe the consensus is that captaining defenders in a single game week is not the best ploy Jonny Sutt.

      1. Jonny Sutt
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Looking at my team above, who would you go for?

  23. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Do barnes to gabbi now or wait ?!

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Wait till Friday

  24. MidTableFantasy
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    For those worried about captaining Negredo or whether or not you're winning your ML... look on the bright side of things:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xllIAi3COvk

  25. POGBOOM KEBABOOM
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    This my WC for BB Dgw 37. How much you all rate this draft from 10?

    Cech Pickford
    Stephens Holgate Alonso Vertoghen Gabriel
    Sanchez Eriksen Hazard King JWP
    Kane Costa Gabbi

    0 ITB(Based on current value)

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good man.
      I have gone with Alll + Anichebe instead of Costa + Jwp above and a much stronger defence aNd GK's
      Good Luck

      1. POGBOOM KEBABOOM
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Too much on spurs players..i also dont like JWP..but that choice i have only..haha

  26. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Pickford - jaku
    Bellerin valencia bertrand holgate davies
    Sanchez sane cout sterling zaha
    Kane benteke barnes
    4.8 itb
    Planning to buy gabbi and play AOA chip this week.
    And the next week jesus instead of benteke.
    Any problem ?

  27. Jonny Sutt
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Choose 1 to start

    A) Alonso (eve)
    B) JWP (HUL)
    C) Yoshida (HUL)

    1. Jonny Sutt
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I already have Tadic starting if that makes a difference.

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

      Jwp

  28. Jonny Sutt
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Rashford captain anyone?

  29. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    What to do this week?
    WC next week

    Current team:
    De Gea,Pickford
    Valencia,Pieters,McAuley,Holebas,Davies
    Sanchez,Alli,Eriksen,Zaha,de Roon
    Lukaku,Rashford,Negredo

    1FT 5.9 ITB

  30. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Bench one

    A Vertonghen
    B Valencia
    C Yoshida
    D Alonso

    1. Made in Japan
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Valencia - not guaranteed to start, esp. if he plays vs City tonight...

    2. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Valencia. Unlikely to play against Swansea.

    3. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers lads