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

    Newcastle corner ....

  2. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Sanches has been poor

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

      I agree with you, before people jump on the “he’s only played 30 minutes” bandwagon.

      So far he has been very poor.

    2. Andriy Shevchenko is Back
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I think you guys are being harsh. This game has terrible from the off. Sanches has been the only shining light in their squad, showing his potential even to no notable consequence yet. As Tim Sherwood said (yes, this is the kind of commentary you get in Singapore...) he is an unfinished article but the lad has a lot of talent.

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

      First game, arrived on Thursday, 2 training sessions ... will need time ... but FFS a tough crowd

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

        Yeh, just a bit off the pace, but you can see the potential. Give him 2 weeks.

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

      Excellent crotch kicking...can't fault that 😎

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

    WHAT A SAVE

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

      This

  4. Monkey Hanger
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Naughton not playing wing back?

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

      no, not today.
      but he's spending a lot of time up field anyway

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

      He is in WB position anyway.. way forward

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

      back to 4 at the back to accommodate Sanches

  5. Oven Glover
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    What a save! Proud Fab owner 🙂

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

    Ritchie Assist denied

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

    OMG Fabianski... unbelievable

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

    WOW Fabianski

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

    Wow Fabianski. Ritchie assist 🙁

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

    Fabianski keeping my 12 points in tact, hero.

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

      I have Naughton, but I hope Fabianksi concedes.

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

    #thatsmykeeper

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

      Not this week, it isn't

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

        😆 #thatwillbemykeeper

  12. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Have to listen to this on the radio.

    Is Fer still playing?

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

      Probably much better than watching it on tv.

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

    My man, Fabianski

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

    That was a Penalty

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

      Okay, it was a dive

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

      Lol

  15. Ode
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Save of the season

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

    Clear dive.. should be yellow

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

      Wouldn't have saved it if he stayed on his feet 😉

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

    What a dive. 😮

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

    Fabianski just cost me a Ritchie assist with a super save.

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

    2 game ban?

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

      No, if the ref gave a pen when he dived then he would get a ban

    2. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Only if it results in a goal or a playyer

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        player getting sent off

  20. DR0GBA
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Huge dive

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

    Pathetic dive

  22. The Enlightener
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Disgraceful simulation

  23. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Shouldnt that be a ban then?

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Yes. New rules stipulate bans for simulation.

      Retrospective applies.

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        No

        1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Will re-read tx

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

    Fab save point.

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

    that's a great decision by the ref.

  26. Pariße
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Merino should've got a yellow. Banned for the next game?

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

    Fabianski ruining Ritchie's assists. Come on man

  28. Caleb's Kitties
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Hi guys..which is better?

    A. Mane to alli

    B. Mane to mahrez and leave 1.0itb to upgrade cedric to kolasinac the following gw

  29. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Should have been booked for diving.

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

    Renato looks like predator with that hair