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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. PlayPercentage
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Choupo-Moting @ 5.5 is playing out of position, surely?
    Forward classed as a midfielder, therefore worthy of investment.

    1. My Name Is Pepu
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      He'll be a forgotten man in a couple of month's time..

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      His name is too long. Would be just too difficult writing it every time you want a rate my team.

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

        EMCM, how about that?

    3. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Cho mo then how's that?

      1. My Name Is Pepu
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Or Chumo, just sounds good

      2. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Like cho mo. Might think about it now.

    4. The Mandalorian
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Stoke only turn up against United unbeaten now in 5 games

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

        I'm pretty sure they'll be causing trouble to anyone that comes to bet365...what an awkward name for a stadium by the way.

    5. GS456
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I'd give him a few more weeks lads. He's good going forward but doesn't look like a goal scorer

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

    Is there a new YouTube vid from that Mark guy...can't remember the link...

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

      The Scoutcast?

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

        I think so...is the link from this scout website...just need to bookmark it once I find it

    2. My Name Is Pepu
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      That Mark guy? There's this YouTube channel that uploads all of Mark's video/live Facebook streams from @OfficialFPL

  3. Fernando Torres
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on this wildcard team...

    Foster Elliott
    Davies Maguire Naughton Zanka Gamez
    Eriksen KDB Pogba Carroll RLC
    Kane Firmino Morata

    KDB or Salah?

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

      Salah going by his scoring pattern. But jokes apart, still Salah

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

      Salah as KDB is playing deeper in City's formation

      1. suddenorgan
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        not yesterday he wasn't

  4. Earn your Spurs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    How was Sanches today?

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

      Absolutely ghastly. Gave the ball away constantly, and seized the ball only to do a dreadful free kick.

    2. Ramboros
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      So bad that he got moved behind the strikers so he wouldn't touch the ball.

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

      Absolutely shocking. Gave the ball away and gave the impression that this level was beneath him and was on auto pilot for most of game.

    4. President Giggs
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I don't think he was awful. He did give the ball away too much though.

    5. Jason Bourne
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Looked like a 20yo kid making his debut in a new team, league and country.

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

      Some could say Bayern wouldn't be loaning him to Swansea if he was that good, but there's still time to prove himself. Far from great today.

    7. Hairy Potter
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Struggled with his passing, but the rest of his team seemed to abdicate responsibility by passing to him and expected him to drive the team forward. He should improve when he gets used to the team and league.

    8. The Mandalorian
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Sanches scored a hat trick and was mobbed by beautiful women then he woke up.

    9. Earn your Spurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      *crosses Sanches off FT list for GW5*

    10. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Bony seemed better when he was on

    11. laplana
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Out of his depth totally, was badly exposed and will struggle to cement a place in that side.

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

    Let the scramble to get Kane in commence 😎

    1. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      2FT no need to scramble 🙂

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

      Captain Erik instead for me.

    3. el polako
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I can do it with one transfer, just not sure who to sacrifice.

  6. anish10
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Mane owners, whats your plan?

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

      Panic! 😀

    2. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Downgrading to shoehorn Kane(c) in

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

      Waiting for midweek game to finish

    4. Sims
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      switching to Alli

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

    People who used their wildcards for this week: how has your GW been so far?

    1. President Giggs
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Pretty poor, but happy with my team going forwards. It was just a bad week for some of us, it happens.

      1. klavan
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        51 all out, but team looks really good

        1. President Giggs
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I think that's a decent score tbh. Many of us are in the low 40s

  8. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Lose Lowe or Stephens for Davies?

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

      Stepphens, I fear.

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

        *Stephens

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

          Not worth holding for palace Doos?

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

            Dunno. Tricky. If your money is sound, go the other way?

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

            I have Yoshida, so also troubled.

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

            Stephens at risk from vvd for palace I guess..

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

              There will be a lot of effing and blinding at training, that's for sure.

    2. jenninda
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I'd say Stephens. Is Davies under any threat when Rose comes back?

  9. Sahil Yadav
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Kolasinac to Davies as my FT.. Yay or nay?

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

      I wouldn't

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

      why would you do that??

    3. andymck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Good run of fixtures coming up, can always bench him against Chelsea if you have better options.

      1. Sahil Yadav
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        That's the problem.. no one good on the bench

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

          Surely there's someone else you can transfer out then?

    4. Assisting the assister
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Nah keep Kola - figure out another way to get Bavies

      1. Sahil Yadav
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Got 0.7 itb and my defence looks like this: Kola, Cedric, Hegazi, Mee, Hunemeier

        Getting a 4.5 def might be an option.

        Or don't change the defence line and upgrade Gabbi... To Welbeck i suppose?

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

    Foster
    Alonso Valencia Bertrand
    Eriksen Pogba Willian Tadic
    Lukaku Jesus Abraham
    Elliot Carroll Naughton Hunemeier
    Time to WC or fix Willian and Tadic for a hit?

  11. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    In my league of absolute casuals at work, there's a lot of 50/60 point hauls. I feel that maybe it's just us as a community having a poor week?

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

      yeah it happens

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

      In my work league, this week was moving week, for me. 😉

    3. andymck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I got 63 this week with pretty template players so maybe not.

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

      Casual in my league overtook me this week with a laughable midfield of Kante Cork Shaquiri and March.
      I am raging

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

        Nowt wrong with Shaqiri...also tempted by Kante...but I'm a true casual to your point ;0)

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

        lol! Terrible midfield. but kante gets 10 pts

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

      Its like that in the early stages, there's guy who captains Pogba every week and he did well a few GWs ago.

      Then there's a guy with Kane (C), Jesus......Kante and Wanyama!

    6. el polako
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Guy in my work league had Welbeck as captain...

    7. The Mandalorian
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      they probably spent 80 mil on their defence

    8. Earn your Spurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Top 10k performed way below the Average so far

    9. Earn your Spurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      65 with 2 to play - just lots of Spurs and Man Utd which isn't that odd a pick?

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

    Apparently yoshida benched and Manquilo coming as first sub, Ritchie assisted on top of it. Still 47 points not too good.

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

      boo who

  13. Jape
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Suggestions on this or save the FT? 0.1itb

    Elliot
    Alonso / Cedric / Mee
    Salah / Eriksen / Mhiki / Mooy
    Kane / Abraham / Kaku

    Foster / Naughton / Carroll / 3.9.

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

      Excellent team, save FT for now

  14. eamonhegg
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Who will score more points in the next 3 GW?

    A- Alonso
    B- Davies

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

      Davies

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

      You know the answer but just for your satisfaction - it's Davies.

    3. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      B

    4. Rash
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Hopefully both get big points 😎

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

      7-0 Davies! 3 more and he's in

  15. eamonhegg
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Transfer OUT

    A- Stephens
    B- Dawson (have foster)

    1. GS456
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A

  16. Touré De Force
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Rob Elliot. What a bargain!

    1. GS456
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      On my bench. Knew playing de gea was a bad idea

      1. Yellin' in my Ear
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I played forster over him, oh well. Starting him next week though so he'll concede.

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

      And thanks to the wonderful pricing system I'll be rewarded by a 0.1 price rise.

      Take that you people who did not start the season with him!

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

      Foster, Elliot cursed whichever one you choose!

  17. GS456
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Who is everyone selling Willian for?..

  18. Union_Jacks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    55, Ince and Chicharito to go...

    Sigh, always next week I guess 🙁

    What about you guys?

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

      49 all out

      4th week of averageness

      But I guess that's not too bad

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

      This is what I call show off.

    3. Meppelfield
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      That's a terrible "humble brag". You know you're way above average and still pretend you are not.

  19. flippetyflop
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    What are atsu and tadic owners doing??

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

      questioning their lives

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Having dinner.

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

      Watching NFL

    4. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I have both but the week hasn't been dreadful. Probably hold Atsu and consider about Tadic after CL

  20. pol
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Would you do stephens to bavies if you have trippier and next week do trippier to cedric ? (To get the more nailed defenders)

    1. Dr. DOOM
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      lol no

      1. Dr. DOOM
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Oh i misread the question. Moves look okay.

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

      Possibly

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

        Defender juggling. You have discovered new way.

  21. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Gabbi owners....what are you doing with him?

    Keeping for palace? Will he even start that game?

    And who are you replacing him with?....

    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      He has to go with his likelihood to not play or diminished minutes.

  22. GoonerByron
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    2FTs.. Are these 3 transfers worth taking a -4 for?

    PVA, Ramsey, Hernandez -> Kolasinac, Choupo-Moting, Firmino

  23. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Willian, Gabbi, Mane. My problems in life right now...

    A) Is Willian going to play the next Premier league game? Worth keeping?

    B) All need to go for a - 8 or just two? If so who?

  24. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    How good was march? worth a shout as Atsu replacement?
    plays as a winger no?

  25. Fernando Torres
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Who are the essentials at the moment?

    I am thinking of dropping Lukaku.

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

      I prefer the term Consistent Points Distribution Channels.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Shouldn't essentials be obvious?

  26. Patch
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Stupid question time, I presume if someone is not in a mini league from the outset...if they try to join someone else's mini league is that possible as long as you give the pass code?

    Badly worded q but I'm tired!

    1. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Yes, unless it has been blocked to new entrants.

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

        OK just thinking to bring a seasoned pro to my mini league and split the winnings ;0) lol

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

    My thoughts for next gw I had 2ft and did

    Kompany to Bavies
    Lu kaku to Kane

    Had kaku since gw1 so will only cost me .1 to bring him back. The kompany transfer gave me .4 extra to play with. I think Kane will rise .1 if he blanks will switch back to kaku. Will leave bavies but that's my gamble I think. Spurs cs > city cs for next 4 weeks. If Kane produces will be happy

  28. laplana
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone else got Mane and starting to freak out? No idea what I do considering I have Eriksen already. I hate the idea of Mane to Salah, I want Hazard!!!

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

      Mane to hazard. There ya go

  29. klavan
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    bellerin to davies or save FT and play bellerin

  30. Goonermeister
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Something a bit different. Could it possibly work?

    Fabianski Elliott
    Alonso Cedric Mee TAA Mbemba
    Pogba Eriksen Coutinho RLC TC
    Kane Jesus Vardy