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Dugout Discussion – Swansea vs Newcastle

After Burnley’s Chris Wood condemned Crystal Palace to a fourth successive loss, we turn to the Liberty Stadium in Sunday’s second, and final, fixture at 4pm.

Having grabbed their first win of the season in the previous round of fixtures, Swansea now have the chance to play their way into our plans ahead of an outstanding upcoming home schedule.

From Gameweek 6 onwards, Paul Clement’s side entertain Watford, Huddersfield, Leicester, Brighton, Bournemouth and West Brom in their subsequent six matches at the Liberty.

With that in mind, Tammy Abraham- at just 5.5 – has the chance to emerge as a valid option for our three-man frontlines.

After opening his account for the season at Selhurst Park, the on-loan striker grabbed a goal and assist for England U21s over the recent international break. He’s partnered by Jordan Ayew, with Wilfried Bony on the hosts’ bench.

The Swans’ new arrival Renato Sanches is fast-tracked into the starting XI after joining on loan from Bayern Munich on transfer deadline day. Over 116,000 Fantasy Premier League managers acquired the Portuguese international ahead of Gameweek 4.

Similar to their hosts, Newcastle are also braced for a strong run of matches in front of their own fans – five of their next six home matches sees Stoke, Palace, Bournemouth, Watford and Leicester visit St James’ Park.

New boy Joselu leads the line again after scoring on his first start in the 3-0 win over West Ham last time around.

At 5.5, he could rival Abraham in the budget bracket up front, though Christian Atsu’s prospects in midfield are dealt a blow as he drops to the visitors’ bench.

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  1. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    How is Abraham playing?

    1. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      dreadful from what I've seen

    2. Bucket_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Had a one on one and rounded the keeper, then Lascelles blocked it. Other than that, pretty average from what I've seen. And I own him.

    3. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Not well since hurting his nether regions

  2. CarsonYeung
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Lascelles and Rob Elliot stinking up my bench for the second week in a row

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Over whom?

      1. CarsonYeung
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Foster in goal and I backed Southampton defence over Lascelles both weeks

    2. Tuchap - Lurker
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Sucks doesn't it

  3. Bouncebackability
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Newcastle centre backs getting 15pts again, what's that all about?!

  4. tm245
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Ouch.

  5. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    If you don't do Brady -> Ritchie this week are you even a proper point chaser?

  6. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Toon def owners, buy yourself a couple pints and shots and start celebrating the big CS points inbound.....

  7. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Spurs are going to bum Swansea next week aren't they? Can you imagine Renato Sanches falling about in midfield while Wanyama Dembele Dier roll over the top of them....

    1. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      1-0, Sanches screamer

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      It's got a hammering written all over it

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Yep, probably not wise to go into next week with no Kane on this showing

    3. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      With the diamond they basically don't have a midfield.

      1. tm245
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Much more like coal.

        1. Hibbo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Coal has a purpose.

      2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I think it's a little too much to ask of Carrol/Clucas/Sanches, they're all either very young, very inexperienced or both, which is a bad combo anywhere let alone central midfield

  8. Kryten
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Huge 3 points for Newcastle especially if they end up in a relegation battle

    1. Sterling is £11Mill..…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Newcastle wont go down there is too many other terrible teams

  9. Ady87
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Ramsey & Ritchie > Salah & Atsu were this weeks transfers. 2 points and a -4 and both of lasts weeks guys get points. Standard!

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Ouch on Ramsey - looked a season keeper to me

  10. Taking the Mkhitaryan
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    And all the naughton bandwaggoners realise that swansea defence is actually rubbish and they are relegation fodder

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Idiots.

      *Removes Naughton from WC team*

    2. Siggy in the Middle
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Had him since the start and I'm happy with him. 2 CS in four games isn't bad for a 4.5.

      1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Having him from the start does not make you a bandwaggoner

        1. Siggy in the Middle
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I know, I just think your being harsh on the bandwagoners. He had 2 CS and an assist. They had every reason to get him.

          1. Siggy in the Middle
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            You're*

            1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Nope. Been to see swansea regular last year or so with my brother in law. They are utter rubbish and i am pretty sure at least one of their clean sheets they were monumentally lucky because they were playing Soton who couldn't score from 28shots

      2. We Will Klopp you
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I'm expecting cleanies here and there in home fixtures, nothing more

    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      He is a 4.5 mill defender same as the other cheapies lol - get a grip

    4. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      This and without a decent striker these assists are not happening

      1. Kun Tozser
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Flappy a decent shout for saves mind

  11. Business Cat
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    How many weeks am I going to leave an Elliot CS on the bench and play a more expensive conceding keeper? 😉

    1. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      2 in a row for me

      1. Business Cat
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Starting to think Mark's retro Krulliot combo is the way forward...force me to play Elliot every week.

        1. Pierce34
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Why Krul though? Isn't it safer to go Woodman?

    2. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Me too but I never have any intention of playing him

    3. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I started the season with Elliot + Hart.

      Now its just Elliot and 4.5M.

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I was planning to rotate him with Fabianski, backed the home player :/

  12. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Just a mock up Wildcard thoughts?

    Fabianski Elliot
    Mendy Davies Monreal Simpson Feminia
    Alli Mkhitaryan Pogba Can T.Carroll
    Kane Morata Chicharito

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Missing all the bandwagon players. So excellent

    2. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Don't play your WC now

    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      not keen

      1. Athletic Nasherbo
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        How come?

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Mendy, Simpson, Monreal, Can,Chica, but hey it's your WC.

          1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Mendy is a good pick

  13. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Do you think the fat waiter is lying at home watching the match with the old bishop in his hand

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A Pope and a Wood joke.

      2 for 1.

      1. Sim Simma
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        And some Schlupp action thrown into the mix

  14. Shultan
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    I need to start playing elliot

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I need to get Elliot.

    2. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Me too

  15. Mika-eel
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Went to put on my T-shirt I wore yesterday for good luck, came back to the room and Newcastle scored. Fantasy football really makes you do silly things when you desperate for points. Now just for a Ritchie goal and max baps.

  16. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Elliott deserves max baps for this performance, tidy 9pts in the bank 😎

    1. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Bonus Points:
      3 - Lascelles (41)
      2 - Gámez (31)
      1 - Manquillo (28)

  17. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Should I play Elliot over Foster next week

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Well, I am.

    2. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I'm looking to double up lol

  18. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Simpson or Morgan?

    1. dhamphiir
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Maguire

    2. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Maguire

  19. CloudSky
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Elliot or De Gea next week is a proper dillema.

    1. fishnil
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Ddg... No way mou would allow his team to concede at home

  20. Ode
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Last gameweek I got rid of Kane, Ritchie, Ramsey, KdB, Kolasinac & Mee

    This game is not for me is it

    1. Donkey_Sanctuary
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Brutal

    2. tsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Most old timers just use their ft each week. The game more about patience. When one player doesn't score one week he might score the next week. It's a balancing act

      1. Ode
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        In my first 3 gameweeks I was not once above the average, so I decided to use my wildcard...

        Well atleast I learned something for next year, patience is key am

    3. Pariße
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Wow!

    4. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      My condolences.

  21. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Bony is a complete number 2....

    1. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      False 2 😉

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        😆

    2. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      That works in rhyming slang 😆

    3. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Bony is Pony

  22. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    I desperately need Bony to score and do a lion celebration

    1. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      For the last time, that was Gomis, not Bony.

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      He hasnt dome either in living memory so good luck

      1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Done
        Sorry was looking at Shelvey when I typed Dome

    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Don't hold your breathe

    4. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      🙂

  23. West Hammered
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Ritchie and Mee came through for me today!

    1. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Me too. 🙂

      Mooy tomorrow I hope too to complete the cheap steady scoring players hat trick .

      1. West Hammered
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I hope Mooy gets nothing being a West Ham fan ha! Chicharito left for me.

        1. J0E
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Assisted by Antonio will do me - my Sky capt on Monday

      2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        The Wee Munchkins. 🙂

        1. J0E
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Such great value this season among cheap wee defs and mids.

          Handy too to afford those giants in attack.

  24. Goat
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Whatever about Wembley factor but Kane should be getting double digits against this rubbish next week

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Did you see the Chelsea game? He did everything right, but make the ball go between the posts and under the crossbar. So unlucky not to score.

      1. Goat
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Well I was gonna post that kane should be getting double digits against this rubbish. Then thought someone would put in a silly comment about Wembley

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      In theory, yes.

  25. G-Whizz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Game Stats (Minute: 82)
    Bonus Points:
    3 - Lascelles (41)
    2 - Gámez (31)
    1 - Manquillo (28)

  26. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Count them son

  27. makaveli123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Can't see Elliot keeping a clean sheet in this game. 1-1 written all over it

    1. tsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Naughton goal/assist would make my day

  28. Tibbs
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    In isolation:

    Willian + Atsu>>

    1) Ramsey and Grob

    2) Fabregas and Choupo-Moting

    3) any other 2 for 12.4m??

  29. TheTinman
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Matt 'season keeper' Ritchie

    1. Pariße
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      If he stopped getting silly yellows that'd be nice.

  30. Toon Xhaka Lacazette
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Have Elliott and Lascelles on bench while DDG got 2 pts and Cedric, Dawson and Naughton got 1, 1, 2. Lol, this game