Dugout Discussion
7 May 2017 1382 comments
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Both Southampton and Arsenal play the first match of their Double Gameweek 36 today, with the former’s trip to Liverpool kick starting the proceedings at 1.30pm.

With six goals and an assist in eight appearances across all competitions since arriving in January, Manolo Gabbiadini boasts the Saints’ main threat in the final third.

Drafted in by more than 108,00 FPL managers for his side’s pair of fixtures, the Italian is also their most captained asset, with over 45,000 handing him the armband on the back of 4.7 points per appearance.

Defensive duo Jack Stephens and Maya Yoshida were also subject to significant wildcard investment but the 67,000+ who transferred in Nathan Redmond are ruing their decision as he drops to the bench.

For the Reds, Philippe Coutinho recovers from the dead leg that forced him off against Watford on Monday to be named in Jurgen Klopp’s first XI.

Having scored in four of five appearances prior to limping off early at Vicarage Road, the Brazilian is the most captained player for today’s early kick-off – over 75,000 have handed him the armband.

Roberto Firmino seeks a sixth double-figure home haul against a defence with two away clean sheets – at Sunderland and West Brom – in their last nine road trips.

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  1. afcblegend
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Ha Southampton are the master trolls of penalties, think they learned some nice dark arts from Inter Milan in the Europa earlier this season.

    Waste time, mess about with the spot, intimidate penalty taker etc.

  2. JJJ
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Gabi with 2 points, just like Kane and Lukaku this week. Easy does it felllas

  3. Mattymo23
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Knew I made a mistake getting Gabriel

  4. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Rashford benched 😎

  5. KUNingas
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Thank god I went Koscielny instead of Gabriel

  6. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    No dgw hero yet someone always emerges

    1. tm245
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      A tall goalkeeper for Southampton might just be the hero we deserve.

    2. dvdguy
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Foster man of the week so far

  7. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Phew, almost benched Huth for Gabriel

  8. tm245
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Cech check

  9. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Tuanzebe essential

  10. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Jesus, both Holding and Gibbs start and not Gabriel. End of this season cannot come soon enough.

  11. Holmes
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Welbeck starts, Sanchez TC fail confirmed... 😮

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Nah, he's better than god awful Giroud he kills every attack dead.

    2. Pariße
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      If you didn't captain Sanchez, yes. Welbeck will search for a pass and maybe even move to the wing.

  12. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Forster 5 saves

  13. Planet Jo
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Forster is a beast of a keeper. Is Hart really deserving the England goalie jersey?

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Forster is one of the worst GK's in the league.

      1. MrZ
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        In recent weeks yes.... Seems logic not to get him. Yoshida & stephens are more tempting, although i went with cedric as differential

    2. Guru Mediation
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Southampton fans disagree

    3. HazardAGuess
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      A lot of Southampton fans have been hating on him most of this season. Just having a good game, it seems.

      1. Planet Jo
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        how unsporting of him to annoy the haters

    4. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      lol you can't have watched much football this season...

  14. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Gabriel,Gru,Walcott fail

  15. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    NO BAILLY DAMN

    1. makaveli123
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Surprised?

      1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        This

    2. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Heh missed that too Jones and Smalling at the back.

    3. Ravager
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Europa priority + took a knock last PL game.

  16. El-Kloppico
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Just hope Gabriel sits out the other match too..
    Chance for Kompany points!

  17. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Whole season fallen apart in 10 mins. If Gabriel gets a cameo I'll take Wenger out myself

  18. sminkypinky
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Gabbi out seems priority. One of the more expensive players will need to go though since I've spread funds too evenly.

    Will be interesting to see Alexis play since it's likely him given the boot.

  19. makaveli123
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Gabbi to Anichebe and Gabriel to Alonso 😎

  20. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Where is Monreal playing?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      What is even that formation?

      1. rivercityransom
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        cb

        1. rivercityransom
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          @bubz

      2. KUNingas
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Left CB I think

    2. Ravager
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      CB

    3. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Left centre back.

  21. Fred54
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    De Gea must be bricking it....

  22. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Any chance Gabriel doesnt come on for both games?

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      hope not.

    2. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      It's possible

  23. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Glad I didn't get any Unitef players on my WC!

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Unitef seems like a strong team...

  24. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Forster 2 save points

  25. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Sturridge getting close

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      To an injury?

  26. Messiah Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Looks like I am going to regret only starting Yoshida and not starting Stephens. Stephens again in line for 2 bonus points while Yoshi has none.

    1. The Head-Ake
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Same though I started Steph

  27. Arctic monkeys
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Upvote galore

  28. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Get rid of Walker or Bailly first??

  29. Crouching Tiger
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    6.0 DGW defender for -4? Kompany?

  30. fedolefan
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    I own triple United.

    Valencia Bailly and Rashford.