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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. Pirlø's Pen
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone jumping on Mendy? I genuinely think he is worth it.

    I'll have Alonso & Mendy! Geez.

    1. Football Rambler
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I'm considering it. It's so much money to have tied up in defence though that the midfield inevitably suffers. I'm not sure whether there is genuinely room for both.

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      He is looking fantastic

    3. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I am, but i think we could get frustrated, not becasue of him, but because unlike the other top teams, City cleansheets are hard to predict.

      1. Pirlø's Pen
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        He is nailed as they come in the City team imo.

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

          Not doubting that, i'm doubting Citys ability to keep cleansheets. Before the sending off, they looked in trouble vs Liverpool.

    4. kysersosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      13.5 on 2 defenders? Too much money tied up there in my opinion.

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

      I am, I'd have Alonso, Jones, bavies and Mendy :/

      1. Pirlø's Pen
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Why sad face? Sounds like a cracking pair of defenders that are likely to outscore most midfielders below 8m.

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

          It's a concerned face, but yeh does look good

  2. Weasel51
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Any crystal palace fans tell me whether loftus cheek is likely to get back into the side?

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

      De Boer will be gone soon and then their line-up will be totally up in the air again

      1. Weasel51
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Best off going chalobah or Atsu instead you think?

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

          Atsu was poor today when he came on, his spot is far from safe.. Chalobah does seem to have a bit of threat about him

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

        This. Bilic too if WH lose tomorrow.......its a cruel business

    2. Crystal Ball
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      very likely to get back in the side, has looked quality. De Boer not necessarily gone soon, fans happy with the performance but let down by players' mistakes.

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

    Worth doing Willian & Bertie to Fabregas and Davies?

    1. sentz05
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I can't see cesc starting anymore than Willian

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

    Evening lads. What's the most accurate price change prediction website this season?

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

        Cheers Sedemuda, appreciated.

  5. Lingardium Leviosa.
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    How long will mane be out?

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

      2 League match

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

      2 league games

    3. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Tnxguise

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

      2 PL games

      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Why is it 2?

        Thought it's only 1?

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

          3 games ban (one is cup game)

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

            *straight red i 3

  6. Fantasy Gold
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Antonio and Laca > Gross and Kane(c) -4

    Look ok?

    1. Pirlø's Pen
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Antonio hasn't even played yet...

      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I didn't mean tonight...

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

      looks risky to me

  7. Hardly Athletic
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Calvert-Lewin > Kane
    Hegazi > Bavies
    Mane > Choupo-Moting

    Worth an 8 point hit?

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

      I cant believe I'm saying this but YES

  8. LoneWolfFPL
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Foster, Elliot
    Trippier, Cedric, Daniels, Mee, Hunemaier
    Eriksen, Pogba, Tadic, Ritchie, Carroll
    Kane, Lukaku, Firmino

    2FT, 0.6 itb. Can't see any good Tadic replacement. Can U?

    A) Tadic > Choupo-Moting and bank 1.6 + FT
    B) Tadic, Mee > Choupo, Kolasinac
    C) Tadic, Daniels > Choupo, Mendy
    D) Hunemeier, Tadic > Mendy/Kolasinac, Cholobah and change to 4-3-3

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

      B

  9. Legohair
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    My current team:
    Foster-Elliot
    Kola-Danilo-Jones-Cedric-Mee
    Eriksen-Salah-Tadic-RLC-Carrol
    Kane-Lukaku-Gabbiadini

    1 FT. 0.4 in the bank.
    I need to get rid of Gabbi,but who is going to replace him?my only idea at the moment is chicharito,they face west brom away next week,so thats not good either,any advice are welcome!!!
    Or should i do WC?

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

      dont WC. wait for tmrw game. if he flops than Abraham maybe.

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

    Can't believe it.
    Jumped another 600k with 13 points today. 70 all out.
    0:0 draw tomorrow please.

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      1-1

      2 OGs

    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      What can't you believe exactly?

      Really subtle humble brag

    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Well done, mate. Brilliant week, against the run of play.

  11. Tomcooper9
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Are there any 4m starting keepers except Elliott - e.g. Krul now he's at Brighton, or is Ryan still first choice there? If not who's the backup Newcastle keeper?

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Pope if heaton injury long term

      1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Numpty. Pope is 4.5

      2. Tomcooper9
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks.

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      No
      Darlow

      1. Tomcooper9
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Elliott first choice though even if Darlow is fit?

        1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Has been so far

    3. *sigh*
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Woodman if you want to go all in with Newcastle

  12. AllanM
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Any ideas on Mane suspension?

    Is it right he'll not return until GW8 when he has Man Utd at home then Spurs?

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

      He will play against Newcastle

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

        Fantasy Premier League has him suspended for that game

        1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          He will miss 5 and 6 and league cup

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

          No, Direct red card is 3 match suspension but there is League cup match between GW 5 and 6.
          So, Mane is available on GW7

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

            Cheers

  13. pakornk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    How many of you guys will resist not getting Bavies tonight? Will the price rise be beneficial for the long term?

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

      Since he is the only fit senior left back he will definitely play on Wednesday. Not worth the risk.

      1. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Such a big game on Wednesday. Sounds daft but I think it's a must win already.

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

          Not sure. We've basically been written off already which means we can just enjoy ride. I think the lack of pressure will do us good - similar to the Harry season in the CL. Looking forward to it, either way

          1. how now brown cow
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Yep, can't wait. Loved seeing all the big clubs in 2010. Last season never really had the glamour.

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

              Yeah, it'll be good to see Bale in a Spurs match as well. I hope the fans give him a good reception when they come to Wembley. I expect they well

              1. how now brown cow
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                He should do. And my personal favourite modric.

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

        So he wont be playing against Swansea?

  14. rdamjan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Looking at few options for FT this week. Best move?

    A. Stephens (Is he rotation risk now?) ---> Davies
    B. Ramsey ---> Mahrez
    C. Ramsey ---> Mkhi (I have Pogba)
    D. Ramsey ---> David Silva
    E. Gabbiadini ---> Chicarito
    F. Gabbiadini ---> Vardy

    Thanks for help

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Rest of team?

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

      A..maybe B if Chicha impress tmrw

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

      A

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

      A. F seems tempting though.

  15. Inside Left
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Dull question. My phone opens FFS in full screen mode as opposed to mobile version. Any ideas how to fix? Thanks.

    1. Js31
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Icon in the bottom left. Sbkhkd look like a phone

      1. Inside Left
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks. Was me being dumb.

  16. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Have 3 maim issues in atsu, mane, hegazi. Advice?

    A) mane, hegazi > mendy, silva (-4)
    B) mane, hegazi > trippier, alli (-4) (0.1 short of davies)
    C) mane > alli

    1. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      C. Spurs fullbacks will be rotated

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

    Bavies is rising tonight, sweet!

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      That's not what his missus told me

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

        Well he bought me flowers and finally trimmed the hedge so I've changed my mind.

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

          HAHA!

        2. Fantasy Gold
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          😆

    2. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      And im 0.1 off making the perfect move to get him in 🙁

  18. Football Rambler
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Any midfielders for

    1. Football Rambler
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Oops, any for 6.5 or less worth owning?

      1. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Watch Huddersfield tomorrow and we'll find out.

  19. FPL Mentor
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    What to do with 2FTs available?

    Foster Elliot
    Alonso Jones Hegazi Cedric Mbemba
    Eriksen Pogba Tadic Phillips Carroll
    Kane Lukaku Chicarito

    0.1m itb 2FTs

    A.Hegazi & Tadic 》 Davies & Groß 0.4m itb

    B. Hegazi, Phillips & Tadic 》 Mendy, Groß & Brady (-4). 0itb

    C. Hegazi, Tadic & Chicarito 》 Davies, RLC & Firmino (-4) 0itb

    D. Hegazi, Phillips & Chicarito 》 Mariapp, Groß & Firmino (-4) 0itb

    E. Do Nothing/ Other Suggestions

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A looks best

      1. FPL Mentor
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Hmmm. Currently on A but no liverpool cover

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

    Who to start next GW

    A) Foster
    B) Elliott

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      That is going to be the question of the week

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

      B

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

      Foster

    4. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Elliot

    5. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      On Elliot right now but probably switch it again. Depends on how WHU tomorrow.

  21. FPLHaggis
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Such a shame that Nick Pope isn't the second 4.0 keeper.

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Don't get that pricing at all

    2. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      What a let down

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

      really strange..

    4. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      He cant be just 4.0 - he I see the high sparrow!

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Tbf, he deserves it for benching davies. Also seems fake as no dream team icons next to players

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

        Ooh fair point, well done Sherlock

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

      someone in my mini league wildcarded removing KDB, Kane, Lascelles and Davies.. even brought in Mane

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

        😆

  22. wbreid7
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Mooy or ritchie?

    1. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      If you have Kane and lukaku you probably need both mooy and Richie

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

      Mooy, that's from a nufc supporter, generally we don't score many corners. Ritchie is on wing more likely to assist then score himself.

  23. Manbatius
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    I need to lose Hegazi.. Have 5.4 million.

    Bertrand Danilo Hegazi
    bench Rosenior and some 4.0 who does not play.

    Any idea, can't afford Bavies.

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

      Jones

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

        Already have 3 man u Inc De Gea.

  24. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Kolasinac is my Vc, chicharito my (c) and mooy on the bench.
    Should I hope for a chicharito warm up slight muscle pain with a mooy assist and cs?

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

      Why not hope chicarito hattrick

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

      Just hope for another brace instead 😉

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

    GTG for GW5?

    Lossl
    Cedric Jones Bavies Alonso
    Mkhi Brady Eriksen (V)
    Lukaku Chich Kane (C)

    Foster TFM Carroll Chalobah

  26. WE GO FOR IT
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Best Mane replacement?
    1. Salah
    2. Eriksen
    3. Alli
    4. Ozil
    5. KdB
    5. Hazard
    6. Sanchez (-4)

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

      2 for me.

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

      Eriksen

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      2! 5 in a few weeks perhaps

    4. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers all! Eriksen it is!

  27. Boniouk
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    If i wildcard, and take a player out then buy him back n keep making changes, probably changing my mind. Will my team keep losing money on the buys/sells of the same player or will it just finalise before deadline as one change?

  28. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Gabbiadini+Mane+Trippier for (-4)...

    A. Chicharito+Salah+Davies
    B. Morata+Richarlison+Davies
    C. Firmino+Siggy+Clark
    D. Other?

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

      B sounds good IMO. Maybe even consider Ritchie for Richarlison

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

      Why would you transfer out Trippier now for a hit though? He might still start the next few games

  29. arndff_
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    To WC or not? (1FT, 0.4ITB)

    DDG Elliot
    Monreal Dawson Stephens Suttner Long
    Eriksen Salah Mkhi Atsu TCarroll
    Kane Kaku Mounie