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Dugout Discussion – Stoke vs Arsenal

The day’s events draw to a close at the bet365 stadium as Stoke City host Arsenal and, from a Fantasy perspective, the interest rests almost entirely with the Gunners.

Alexandre Lacazette will bid to follow up his debut strike to reward his 18.5% ownership, while the 372,000+ who have moved for Granit Xhaka this week will be hoping for instant dividends. The Swiss midfielder has been the most popular signing following his brace of assists in Gameweek 1, with 71,000+ arriving at him as a replacement for the injured Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace.

Aaron Ramsey has proved another popular solution for that particular problem, with 34,000+ making the direct swap to the Welshman from the Eagles winger. Like Lacazette, he will look to add to his Gameweek 1 goal as he returns to the scene of his horrific double leg break back in February 2010.

Interest in Mark Hughes’ men is largely limited to Joe Allen in midfield. A key budget target for a spell last season, he is owned by 4.1% heading into this encounter, as the Potters look to kick-start their campaign following last weekend’s tepid 1-0 defeat at Everton.

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

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  1. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    What happens if a player is booked while on the bench in the PL and on their pitch in FPL? Does FPL register the points?

  2. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Shaq subbed, Berahino on.

  3. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Kolasinac?

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Yes?

    2. Numb
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      What about him?

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Why is he showing 1 min played but no points?

        1. Numb
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Ah, FPL must be broken. Ramsey is the same

          1. Wild Rover
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Ta

    3. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Still not worth £6m at CB.

    4. Dimen
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Kolasinac is staying back. Wenger placed Bellerin on the left in front of Kola. Bellerin getting forward a lot though 🙂

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers

  4. Numb
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Is Ramsey still on?

  5. @ocprodigy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Mkhitaryan is proving to be the gift that keeps on giving. Was worried about him as a "punt".

    People still keen on Pogba? He's only getting the points when played further ahead...

    1. SC not pearls before swine
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I think they're both solid options. I went Mkhitaryan but I see the appeal of Pogba being nailed on to play 90 minutes every game. He's first choice but if Mkh has a bad game he could be the one subbed off for Martial instead of Rashford.

  6. schlupptheweek
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Wohoo! Shaqiri owner here! Shame as he's a fun player to watch.

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Woohoo? Why are you happy he;s injured lol

  7. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    My most expensive defender, mid and forward left to play, no pressure 🙂

  8. Foozeball
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Trying to follow the Schalke/Leipzig game at the same time as Stoke/Arsenal 🙂

  9. Dimen
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Bellerin placed in front of Kolasinac on the left. Havn't seen Kola forward so far, only Bellerin.

  10. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    How has Kolasinac looked?

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Defensive

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Tank

    3. Dimen
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Hasn't seen him in any attack. Bellerin is playing LWB instead. Kola staying back for some reason, he was really good forward last game.

  11. La Vida Latte
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    No midweek games this week, right?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Liverpool in CL on Wed.

      1. La Vida Latte
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Right! Forgot the return game. Thanks!

    2. twoplustwo
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      City on Monday

      1. La Vida Latte
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Sorry, I meant the non PL games

    3. Ohhh Shola Ameobi
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Carabao Cup second round.

    4. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Alot of PL teams in the League Cup as well.

      1. La Vida Latte
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        That is a lot then! But the big teams will probably play with their b-teams right? Not to worry about injuries if I make early transfers?

  12. Lucackadoodledoo
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Early wildcard activated. Maybe a bit knee jerky my team was unbalanced in midfield. Didn't like having 2 5.5 mids.
    Kdb, ward prowse, Fraser and firmino to pogba, mane, mooy and chicarito

    What yas reckon?

    1. BobBradleysOpportunity
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      theres 3 and a half more games to go... tough to say

    2. FantasyNik123
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Wait for Kdb to play Monday, Mane might get benched next game, Mooy is just as bad as WP and Fraser.

  13. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Bottomed

    Is it worth bringing in Jones for Dann? Or wait it out to go Salah -> Pogba/Mkhi, Dann -> Trippier? (have both Kaku and Firm)

  14. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Koko Kola time

  15. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Ramsey 🙁

  16. Les Bleus
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Ramsey close again!

  17. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Rambo goal imminent

  18. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Ramsey is very dangerous

  19. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    FPL stuck on 1 minute played.

  20. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Ok, Ramsey needs to get in asap

  21. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Willian to Pogba good move while affordable?

    1. twoplustwo
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Rambo looks far better

    2. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Ofcourse, willian is a big rotation risk, hazard is back in training

  22. RLukaku
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Should I WC this lot??

    Foster ( Elliot )
    Kolasinac Zanka Stephens ( Suttner, long)
    KDB Willian Mkhitarian JWP ( Carroll )
    Kane Kaku Firmino

    Cheers

    1. weaver93
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      no way...

    2. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I don't reckon. Got any FT's?

      1. RLukaku
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah, 1FT

    3. Play Pal
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Nope

    4. Don Rogers FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I would n't. And certainly not yet, You might have another 30 points in this team by Monday night. Defence might need a bit of extra Love perhaps.

      Free up some funds with KDB to cheaper Mid (after seeing how he does on Monday) and maybe get 1 or 2 better defenders over the next couple of weeks.

  23. twoplustwo
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Please with Ramsey so far at 7m

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Looking like a very good investment at the moment. Goal seems inevitable

  24. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    When I'm on WC, Ramsey will be in

  25. Numb
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Is Ramsey the best of the "Magnificent 7" that Jonty goes on about?

    1. twoplustwo
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Looks great

    2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Yes

  26. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Ramsey looking decent?

  27. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Ramsey looks class

  28. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Lost on last page

    Would you WC this team or just take out Danilo, Milivojevic and Salah for a -4

    Foster Elliott

    Danilo Bertrand TAA Mee Dunk

    Salah Pogba Ritchie Milivojevic Carroll

    Kane Jesus Lukaku

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. weaver93
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      no wc - just -4...

  29. stachman
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Screw this - I'm buying Rambo

  30. AzzaroMax99
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Which of these two sounds better?

    Gabbi+Willian+Dann -->

    A) Mounie+Mkhi+Walker-Peters/Hegazi
    B) Quaner+Eriksen+Walker-Peters/Hegazi