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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. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Naughton on 3 baps

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Well done

  2. Rafiki
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Would you get rid of Yoshi for a hit?

    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      No way.. wait and see

  3. E25
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Flipped a coin to make KDB either Mane or Eriksen last week and obviously picked wrong...

    Mane - > Erik the obvious choice now?
    Have lukaku, Kane, mkhit, salah

  4. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Dive by Olsson

  5. LaLaLand
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    those with KDB, keep or will he be moved back deeper once players are back?

    1. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Difficult to tell. Wait and see. He had a much better impact there and Pep may see that. On the other hand, Pep is Pep and may put him in net next game because he is good with his feet

  6. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Carroll Assist incoming

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      He's done nothing so far except pass the ball backwards.

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        3 bonus points instead of assist then?

        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          I'd happily take it, but he looks like he's having no impact whatsoever on this game.

  7. Fred the Red
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Which one would you start next week?

    A) Mee (liv)
    B) Naughton (tot)

    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Naughton

    2. rivercityransom
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      i wouldn't

    3. Rash
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Mee

  8. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    I pretty much like everything about Swansea. The project, manager, group of players.

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I've tripled up on them myself 😆

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I'm only saying it because I've doubled up on their defence. Once they concede, I'll destroy them. Standard Berb procedure.

        1. ★Kuntheman★
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          😆 I have too

      2. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Could only see Naughton and Carroll both benched, who's the third?

        1. ★Kuntheman★
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Brought in Fabianski yesterday 🙂

    2. Captain Roberto
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      looks like they may need Bony to come on a bully his way through the Newcastle defence. Ayew looking pretty wishy washy up top.

      1. Sterling is £11Mill..…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        as long as Ayew is the one to make way then the Rhino can come on

  9. BrutalLogiC
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    urgh Atsu benched, he's the only one to show some spark in first couple of games

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

    Worth using my FT to ditch Heaton? Or do I take the drop and hope he's only out for 1?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Should get news in a day or two.

      1. Turbolag
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Well, it's officially a dislocated shoulder. I would assume that means he misses next week.

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

          I'd still back him to be a better England keeper than Joe Hart even with a dislocated shoulder 🙂

    2. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Not worth

  11. boc610
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    R sanches looks awful

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

      ...give him a chance...only played 27min of PL football! 🙂

    2. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Why do people come on here and post this?

      'so-and-so is awful'

      1. boc610
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        What would you suggest?hes given ball away at least 9 times,has just come from one of the biggest clubs in the world,not unreasonable to expect him to be able to make a pass over 10 yards is it?

    3. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Idiot post

      1. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I agree with it.

      2. boc610
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Cant point out that a player is playing poorly but fine to whinge about wasting wildcards..as has been going on all day on here

  12. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Almost a ritchie assist

  13. Mateja
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Mane,willian,atsu -> kdb,gross and somebody until 8.4 (maybe pogba to double with mkhi) for -8 worth ?
    Mane 2+ mathces suspended ,atsu and willian are on the bench ..

  14. Mark-O
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Do we reckon Burnley keeping CS at home against weak teams if Heaton were to be sidelined for a long period?

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

      I don't see why not. They're solid at home.

  15. The Man Pastore
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Best 7.3 or less midfield?

    1. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Alonso.

      1. Turbolag
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Pretty sure FPL doesn't work that way.

        1. G-Whizz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Works that way just fine for me.

    2. El_Shaw
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Ramsey

      1. Deus
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Ramsey ?

    3. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Alonso

    4. Turbolag
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Ramsey

    5. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      *beside Ramsey

  16. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Despite losing Stephens had a decent game last night. Will he be VVD's partner or am i just being optimistic as an owner ?

    1. BrutalLogiC
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I hope so. Already got this dud PVA and Willian minutes look limited.

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I'd expect the new chap, Hoedt (?) to partner VVD.

    3. Mark-O
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Hoedt and VVD combo is a possibility as well

    4. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Optimistic.

      But then so am I, my defence is in shambles.

  17. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Sanches in trouble

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

      ...?

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

    How's Sanches getting on?

    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Good on ball.. passing is awful

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Doing well - a playmaker

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

      terrible. needs time. either that or he's just terrible

  19. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Bony is too fat

    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Ironically

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      And he is number 2

    3. Sterling is £11Mill..…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Bony is built like a Rhino/Heavy weight boxer

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

    Is Mkhi still a good to keep?

  21. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Atsu and Tadic benched because of internationals or not being very good?

    1. Jimmy Boy
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Tadic surely bc of internationals

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Tadic played in Dublin on Tuesday. He wasn't benched cause of internationals.

  22. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Really want to get Davies in but trying to work out how-

    A) straight swap Bertrand to Davies
    B) downgrade Ritchie to Atsu then Mee to Davies
    C) Bertrand to Cedric, Daniels to Davies

    Have 2 FTs

    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I did A if it helps

    2. Funkyav
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      C

  23. R Whites
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Best 5 mil midfielder? I was thinking Atsu, but maybe not after today

    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Still him

    2. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Might as well go 4.5 and save that half a mil.

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

      Atsu will be back home v Stoke.

  24. GAMBIT
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    A) Lukaku + Fabregas
    B) Morata + Pogba

    Until Christmas fixtures

    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      2

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

      B as Fabregas starts nor certain

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

      Cheers both

  25. Pacer.
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    feel for anyone with Carroll. Absolutely dire from Swansea so far

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      This.

      They look boring as ****.

    2. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Its not like they are expecting a brace really if they are playing him.

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

        But you at least think there's some potential

        this team are dire

    3. El_Shaw
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Pretty sure most people have him as the 5th midfielder and have benched him. I have anyway.

    4. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Defensively sound but no penetration.

    5. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      most aren't actually playing him.
      he's 4.5 bench fodder.

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Sadly I am playing him.

        Need to ditch Lokilo so I can get a better 4th mid and bench Carroll.

        What a save from Fabianski!

    6. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Perfect 4.5m 5th mid...is playing for the full 90min...that's all that's required.

      Anything else is a bonus.

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

        This

  26. Jimmy Boy
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    In order to get Kane in, who should I lose out of Jesus and Firmino? Both on form with decent fixtures coming up

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

      Jesus because minutes and rotation and lack of pens

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Bobby F. I made the mistake of ditching Jesus after GW2.

    3. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I've sacrificed Jesus, my highest scorer this GW. Feeling nervous.

    4. MTPockets
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Jesus has better fixtures, but Firmino better £ value. Seems a bit odd to lose either but would wait until CL games are done.

    5. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Nil all draw incoming.

    6. Sterling is £11Mill..…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      All these people looking at 4.5, 5, 5.5 midfielders pondering what to do. You should just get Chalobah or a Watford player. If you cant afford 5.0 then Chalobah is jsut fine and will get attacking points ocassionally and is nailed

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

      Mark's pundits and presenters league is an interesting one. How the hell is Andy Townsend leading it? Lol!

      https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/leagues/standings/174080/classic

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

        Owen Hargreaves smashed it last year.

    8. MagicMessi
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      No FT did chica to firminho. Zero in the bank
      G2G ?? Anything worth a hit??

      Eliott
      Jones Hegazi. Mee (Naughtin. Mbemba)
      Pogba. Brady. Eriksen. Salah ( Sobhi)
      Kane(c). Kaku. Firmingo

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

        Don't see any obvious changes you need to make, although I wouldn't start Mee vs Liverpool away.