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Dugout Discussion – Saturday

Coming down off the “excitement” of a double Gameweek, the latest programme of fixtures get off to a rather inauspicious start. The batch of four afternoon kick-offs appear very light on Fantasy interest.

Nonetheless, many will doubtless be monitoring Bournemouth’s visit to the Stadium of Light, with Josh King the undoubted star asset on show. With three goals in his last four Gameweeks and with 11 in his last 13 starts overall, the 6.1 midfielder will be heavily backed for another return against Sunderland. King was brought in by more than 100,000 FPL managers ahead of today’s encounter.

Similary, Southampton’s performance against Hull City will also be of keen interest, with Fantasy managers preparing Saints investment ahead of their double Gameweek 36. Striker Manolo Gabbiadini topped our captain poll and has been acquired by 160,000+ FPL managers heading into today’s transfer deadline.

Elsewhere, Stoke City take on West Ham at the bet365.com, while West Brom host Leicester City, with little on show to pique the interest from a Fantasy perspective.

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

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  1. Red or Dead
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Within a minute get King goal (wipes out Pickford CS on bench) then save penalty save from Jakupovic. Only disappointment is not captaining King

  2. JÆKS ⭐
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Jaku would have been my gk if I didn't wildcard...

  3. Mr. Funny Name
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Brought in gabbiadini for a hit, played AOA as I didn't want Robertson playing against him, also benched Jakupovic, only for King a hatchet would've been taken to the living room furniture

  4. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Tadic > ?
    Özil for free or Hazard for -4?

    1. GE
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Have him too! So fun to watch him miss and Jaku saves when Jaku on my Bench (played Heaton)

  5. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Jaku saved a pen!? Yahooo 🙂 Makes up for Gabbi failor

    1. Hakuho FPL
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 29 days ago

      this!

  6. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    JeSuisYoshAssist

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 29 days ago

      😛

  7. jmcclory123
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Praying that De Gea is rested tomorrow

  8. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    is Maguire on any baps??

    1. Jethrik
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 29 days ago

      No. Got a yellow too.

  9. Mark-O
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Did anyone really play Jaku?

    1. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Oh yes 🙂 (Valdes)

    2. Hakuho FPL
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 29 days ago

      definitely and captain Gabbiadini also

    3. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 29 days ago

      There are a few who still own Grant who's bee dropped, but I think they'll get over just having one 'keeper for now.

      1. Forza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 29 days ago

        Grant dropped his bee, I hope it didn't fly away :O

    4. Pipermaru
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Swapped him in for Pickford this morning 🙂

      32pts from 3 so far, attacking century...again after GW34 😛

  10. Lizard Lips
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Pickford and Yoshida my shining lights this week with 5 to go. Of course Pickfrod conceeds and Yoshida has penalty miss to deny an assist. All on the back of picking Gabbiadini as (c) over Jesus as felt Gab was more guaranteed minutes lol.

  11. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Five minutes before deadline took in willy for grant and benched jaku. I am devastated.

    1. Odikostar
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Ouch 🙁

    2. Blue Gaffer
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 29 days ago

      I did the same for Cech and brought in Tadic for Siggy

  12. Hakuho FPL
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    33 point! why did I captain Gabbiadini

  13. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Heaton clean sheet and double penalty save incoming

    1. Mr. Funny Name
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Would want to be

  14. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    I know worst GW ever is said a LOT on here, but seriously!!!

  15. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Jaku owners unite o/

    1. 1zverGGadeM
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 29 days ago

      \0/

    2. Mr. Funny Name
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 29 days ago

      What about benchers? 🙁

    3. Pipermaru
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 29 days ago

      o//

  16. Halftime
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    King (c) ftw!

  17. Call Me Guybrush
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    21 from 4. Double Southampton defence + King goal. Gabi fail but at least I didn't captain.

    1. Pipermaru
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Well done, 32 from 3 here

      1. Call Me Guybrush
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 29 days ago

        Nice! Who have you captained? I'm about to watch the Place game for what I hope is Benteke's haul.

  18. MFC86
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Kingggggggggggggggg I love you

    1. Halftime
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 29 days ago

      +1

  19. rivercityransom
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    pieters stays benched

  20. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Pieters stayed on bench till end?

  21. Kaneyonero
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    14 pt benchwankery I played grant lol

    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 29 days ago

      he came on when Butland pulled his hammy though

  22. Essan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    I suppose one shouldnt really grumble at 17 from 2?

  23. Tansey
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Tadic owner.... Fuming, also benched Stephens

  24. SAY SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Played Pickford over Jaku, got Yosh, captained Gabb. Bit of a ball ache.

  25. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    King has murdered me for weeks

  26. UnitedXCI
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Looking at Jaku's points on my beach.....

  27. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Jaku benched for Pickford was looking okay for a while 😎

  28. DantheManinaPan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    My Pickford points have been converted into Josh King points

  29. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    26(-8) from 4, not too bad though I did bench Sanchez and play gabbi. Gonna need a hefty sofa then

  30. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    only having jakupovic as the only active gk on my team make it all the better