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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. Pedram
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Literally shaking right now, have two Soton defenders, doesn't look like they'll keep cs.

    1. Oven Glover
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Have a pint and calm down

    2. Point-one short
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Same here. CS doesn't sound likely

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

      Saving it for Boro in 37 🙂

    4. Skid Vicious
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Yeah I fancy hull to score at least a consolation goal If They Loose
      I'm playing Stephens and Gabbi btw

    5. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Relax, they will score one goal each

  2. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Cherries player don't shoot 🙁

  3. Viprin
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Maguire CS incoming

    1. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Yes it's always obvious after 15 minutes.

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

        Well clearly, duhh

  4. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    For King and country

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

    Blankiadini

    1. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 29 days ago

      BlanKing

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

        If King never scores again he's still an FPL legend. Gabbi needs to prove himself!

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

          Not in my books - I've just bought him for the first time this season!

  6. FPLHaggis
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    What should I have for lunch:

    A) Graham's 22G Protein Quark Yogurt (Strawberry)
    B) Bagels with peanut butter and jam
    C) Ham and crisp rolls (ready salted)

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

      A big dirty greasy fry-up.

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

        Had bacon and sausage rolls for brekkie 🙂

  7. The Tinkerman
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Feisty affair at the Hawthorns, some nasty challenges and arms in the face already.

  8. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    SOT and BOU on the beach. Should have seen this coming considering they have nothing to play for and live by the coast.

  9. trinzoo
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Get rid of Lukaku on WC even if he scores a brace tomorrow ??

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

    been on King (c) all week but changed to Kane late last night ... forgot I did that 🙁

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

    West Brom 0-0 Leicester
    Posted at
    18:43
    A real end of season feel about this one. Nothing much happening, although Wilfred Ndidi has just panted his arm into the face of Claudio Yacob. He escapes without a booking. 

    http://www.bbc.com/sport/live/football/39724393

    1. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Yacob so I'll allow it

  12. Oven Glover
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Brunt close

  13. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    2pts so far 🙂

  14. Niemi
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Brunt so close.

  15. The Tinkerman
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Mcauley dead

    1. Oven Glover
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Will still get an assist

      1. The Tinkerman
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 29 days ago

        They're covering his head in vaseline. Less friction, set up for a glancing header assist. Contact visible at 10,000x zoom.

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

      It's been coming for the last few years

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

    Irrelevant to FPL but Rotherham have scored. A moment of silence for every acca in the western world (including mine)

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

    YC for Drinkwater......seems a bit harsh, probably just thirsty....

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

    Defoe close

    1. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Not even on target

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

    King BAR so unlucky

    1. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 29 days ago

      BAR + POST OMG

  20. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    king sounds like he could have had a hatty by now

  21. Fowler23
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Come on Sunderland

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

    King off the bar and then the post...

  23. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Chipper King

  24. Ravager
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Any of these worth a watch?

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

      Sun Bou sounds good so far

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

        Thanks!

  25. HashAttack
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    anyone else (not wc) forced to do transfers today?
    Tekkers + Kun > Costa + Jesus .... .can't afford to pay an extra 200K tomorrow so I think I have to gamble now

  26. Fowler23
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Cedric injured lip

  27. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Pickford, you please keep that cleanie boy.

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

    King has another 18 pointer in him this season.

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

      He could have 18 points already today

  29. StalkingDwarf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    King almost.

  30. SuperMane Returns
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Everyone blanking it seems