Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – Saturday

After Man City edged past Leicester at the Etihad, we now focus our attentions on a trio of 3pm encounters.

Bournemouth’s in-form Josh King collides with a Burnley defence that’s conceded at least twice in three of their last four league matches.

Owned by 19% of FPL managers, the Norwegian has racked up 11 goals and a pair of assists in the previous 13 Gameweeks to climb into eighth spot in the midfield standings.

Sunderland play the first match of their Double Gameweek 37 as Swansea City make their way to Wearside.

In what may well be his final home outing for the Black Cats, Jermain Defoe has been captained by just over 44,000 FPL managers, with a midweek trip to the Emirates also on his agenda.

With their survival on the line, Gylfi Sigurdsson and Fernando Llorente will be vital for the Swans today.

Still owned by 10% of FPL managers, the Icelandic international has a goal and assist in his previous three, while Llorente was snapped up by almost 44,000 new owners after netting against Stoke and Everton over the same period.

Southampton also get the first of their Double Gameweek 37 matches underway. Jack Stephens owners are left disappointed as he drops to the bench, while Manolo Gabbiadini misses out altogether as Claude Puel attempts to improve a run that has seen the Saints fail to score in four of their last five league outings.

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  1. Venom Snake
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    My BB seems like a massive failure. But realistically I still have 20 fixtures to go and I should be on about 35 after baps.

    Could be so much worse, and I'm sure most of you are in the same boat.

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      It's been a nightmare. Though the good thing is they all have one more chance.

    2. Expected Toulouse
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Same i think i have about 8 from my BB so far. Will be on 47 (-12) after baps.

  2. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    King since GW28 😎

    1. Smoky Johnson
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      o/

    2. the snazzy viking
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Since GW27 mate

      1. Expected Toulouse
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Same

    3. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Snap

  3. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Benched Sane and King :/
    Atleast by BB is active 😀

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

      Standard

  4. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    I'm now only 4 points overall behind Ville Ronke 🙂

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      And you'll always be behind of him..

      1. For Fuchs Sake
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Ha ha

  5. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    King Stannis bringing me 19pts.

    The Lord of Cherries has blessed him today. For the game is red and full of pips.

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Jesus/Sane owner too?

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Jesus (C), no Sane.

        Also own Stones,Stephens & Holgate. But let's not think about that...

        1. HVT
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Seems Sane/King cancel each other out somewhat, tried for both but went Cech/Albrighton over King/Pickford.
          Where you at Gb?
          8k here atm

          1. Piggs Boson
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Nice rank HVT! Yeah, it seems like fair trade.

            I took over my team when it was at 75k, thanks to the community, but thanks to my amazing leadership, it's now below 100k 😆

            Need a good GW to finish on 5 figures.

            1. HVT
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              I'm sure you'll do it, good to see you back and firmly in charge 😉

  6. MartialMatas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Score check?
    57 with 18 to go. Cap jesus

    1. makaveli123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      34(-4)

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

      Excellent score.

      39(-4) with 17 to go. Sanchez (C). 19 to go if you count the C as two players...

      Stephens, Gabbiadini, Holgate, Yoshida among my many failings.

    3. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      35(-8) with 18 to go, jesus captain

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

      46 (-8)

      17 to go

    5. Clifford☯
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      40(-4) with 17 to go.

    6. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Exact same as you 57 with 18 to go, including current BAPS, Jesus captainer

    7. Expected Toulouse
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      40 (-12), 18 to go and Sanchez captain.

  7. Clifford☯
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Bayern vs Leipzig :wow:

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

      Wow!!

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

      Incredible game.

    3. Expected Toulouse
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah watched most of it, was a great game.

  8. gonzalocampos
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    WOW What a week: So far I have played: Sane, Jesus, Alonso, Mawson, King and Caballero (my only failed so far). Alexis CAPTAIN.

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

    Seriously.that josh king has been a real pain in the ass.sick of him scoring

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

    How many baps will King get? Currently 3rd, scored the winner... Please be more than 1

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

      2 would be my guess

    2. The Fantastic Mr Fox
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      currently on joint 2nd

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

      2

    4. weaver93
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      me too.

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

      2 I'd imagine

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

    If Hull beat Palace tomorrow there's a fair chance Palace can be relegated...

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

      Would be a massive pie in the face of allardyce worshippers

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

        It's a real threat. Swansea now level with them on points, if Hull win they'll be one point behind them. BFS could be in trouble.

    2. TooDifficuIt
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      yes

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

      United will field the kids though so that gives them a slight glimmer

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

        Probably but Palace have been struggling recently. Think they desperately need to finish Hull off tomorrow.

    4. Chris_H
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      As a Tekkers owner, hoping for a goalfest!

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

        They've a lot to play for so he has to show up

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

      Hull have to beat Tottenham.

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

        Spurs' season is over and Hull at home. Obviously a big ask, but not impossible.

    6. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      The final twist...

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

        What a twist it would be

        1. Debauchy
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Aye as would Pool losing or drawing to WH
          Providing Arse get the win tonight

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

    33 including bench boost.

    A long long way to go

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

      25-4 including BB

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

      40 including BB. Agreed. Need Arsenal and Spurs to deliver.

    3. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      50. 46+4 BB. Need Arsenal and Spurs to do the business

  13. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Shane Long injury is great news, Gabbi should start mid week.

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

      J-Rod, Austin and Redmond say no

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

    Rivals refusing to buy Alonso or King has been so fun this season 🙂

    1. Smoky Johnson
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I agree! Like stealing candy from a kid.

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

      Wanting his owners to pick up the one?

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

    50 points post baps. 20 still to play including Sanchez(C)

    Triple digit score incoming

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

      Well done

    2. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      your in good shape.

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

    Gibbs not even on the bench, any news?

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

      Hamstring strain, back for midweek

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        You actually kidding me. My luck is appaling

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

        Serious? This should be the best week of the season, but I hate it so far!

    2. Sandy Ravage
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      any chance he'll be fit for the Sunderland game?

  17. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Come on San(C)hez!!!!

  18. seewhyaxe
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    wow, i xferred Gibson for Stephens for BB this week and he didn't play

  19. drughi
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    35 points with Sanchez (C) monreal and cech left today, that king goal really put a smile on my face

  20. Duffy Dunk
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    This Arsenal match will make or break seasons

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

      This

  21. makaveli123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    How was Sunderland not awarded a penalty for that handball? Just because they are sh*te?

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

    Who else got Josh King right before his Hat-trick (week 24) because Matt Phillips was ruled out?

    😆

    Luckiest moment ever

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

      Yep 🙂 🙂

    2. Clifford☯
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Congratulations !

    3. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yep

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

    Koscielny though 😎

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

    Was worried when Stephens didn't start, at least it's not 6pts lost instead of 2 now

    With any luck he will start next week after conceding to boro

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

      But had he started it would've been 6 😉

    2. Smoky Johnson
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      yeah but holgate-gate

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

        Yeah I got burnt by him as well

  25. tm245
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Oooh, Redmond might sneak a bap with the winning goal bonus.

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

    King up to 2 bps

  27. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    The BAP King 😎

  28. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    My bench has been a disaster 2 points form 3 players, but 47 points with 5 still to play, plus 14 DGW'ers is decent isn't it ?

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

      Yes it's good.

    2. Expected Toulouse
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah my bench boost sucked to 3,2,2,1. Very underwhelming chip tbh, so wouldn't be too disappointed. Your score is good still, would not worry.

  29. Lawrø
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Having a mind blank - what's the name of that website that tells you information about your FPL team? (Not gargatron)

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

      anewpla.net

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

        Thanks!

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

        Thanks

      2. Magic Bean
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        No way! That's quality

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

      Fantasy football fix?

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

        Cheers but not quite 😉

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

    Do we reckon Stephens & Gabbiadini play vs United?

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

      Stephens maybe
      Gabbi doubtful.

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

        This, sadly