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Dugout Discussion – Bournemouth vs Brighton

The Gameweek begins with a Friday night clash under lights at the Vitality Stadium.

Bournemouth host south coast rivals Brighton in what is already a vital match for the home side.

Eddie Howe’s Cherries are simply in dismal form. They have suffered four successive defeats and have just a single goal to their name – albeit a goal of the season contender from Fantasy favourite Charlie Daniels.

Impotent in attack, Howe’s defence have also allowed 30 shots on target, more than any other side.

Such statistics will give Chris Hughton’s Brighton plenty of confidence heading into the contest, having sealed their first ever Premier League victory in Gameweek 3 with a 3-1 win over West Brom.

Pascal Gross inspired that performance with an 18-point haul made up of two goals and an assist. Fantasy managers will be fixed on his display in the number ten role tonight as the main point of interest.

Indeed, the match provides a sedate introduction to Gameweek 5, with few Fantasy assets on show.

The aforementioned Daniels is the top owned player in action. Still part of 12.7% of squads, the left-back has been sold by more than 222,000 managers over the last three Gameweeks.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Well this has lacked quality.

    1. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      No pace, no physicality, preseason friendly.

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

    One team low in confidence the other low in intent

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

      2 Pool players on your WC, my man.

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

        Moreno was close to making it 3 lool

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

          Looks like Robbo tomorrow anyway. Good luck mate 🙂

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

            Aye far too risky

            Phil good to start you think?

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

              Yep

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

                Happy days good luck berbs

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Evenin' Nidge. Excellent analysis as per usual.

  3. el polako
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    This game needs some Cologne fans

  4. St. Joseph
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Really looking forward to get Daniels when fixtures swing

    1. FantasyNik123
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      This. Would've liked him even more if bournemouth played a 352 but hes playing pretty far up now.

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

    Pogba + Cicha -> Vardy + Jese -4 before Pogba drop?

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

    I feel like a masochist

    1. GREENDREAMS11
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I used to be a masochist but i'm alright "Ouch"

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

    Gross on 3 tackles. 4 extra points in Sky.

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

    CDaniels owners rejoice .. Clean sheet guaranteed

  9. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Daniels and Adam Smith potentially 3 baps.

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Daniels bossing it.

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

      Daniels the only one to watch here

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

    What I don't understand..... How are Bournemouth worse than last year? I mean Ake and Defoe are not poor signings.

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Everything just gelled last year, and everything King hit went in.

      They also played England under 21 captain, Lewis, in a lot of games.

  11. Foozeball
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Well on the bright side, anyone playing any Bournemouth defenders must be happy. Brighton are just playing for a 0-0 draw

    1. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Bright(ton) side

  12. That Was Easy!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Daniels is playing every position on the pitch.

  13. Sims
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    wba conceded 3 to this lot. thank god i binned dawson on wc

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      That's quite scary actually

      How bad must w brom be

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

        West Brom can be very inconsistent at times.

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

      Brighton's expected goals total was woeful.
      https://twitter.com/Caley_graphics/status/906552464631091200

      1. That Was Easy!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Where the F*** can I see expected goals? I've asked this a thousand times and never get an answer, it's killing me haha.

        1. That Was Easy!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Like for individuals and for teams.

    3. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Mark bought him on a wildcard. 😆

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

    International break anyone?

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

      I'd rather watch Liechtenstein vs Macedonia

  15. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Is Chicha a good option now that Andy is back?

    Need to move him on but for who?

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

      Not sure what a fella from the scoutcast has to do with Hernandez.

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

        Need a good replacement for him and Hegazi. Apparently Phillips as well

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

      Aguero?

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

        7.0m is the budget, or less

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Morata

  16. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Josh King as a striker for £7.3m. You got to be joking.

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

      Fpl towers ruined him as a fantasy asset classifying him as a striker.

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      If/When Defoe gets injured King could be a nice buy

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

      Actually, if people have been paying 7m for Gabbi, 7.3m for King looks well worth it.

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

      the King/Defoe combo just doesn't seem like it works that well in a 4-4-2

  17. Ser Davos
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Fingers crossed for Clarke Carlisle, as well as anyone else in a similar position

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

      You know he's been found safe and well? 🙂

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

        No. Thanks.

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

        He has been found safe
        Nobody has said "and well"

        1. Ser Davos
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Physically well is what he clearly means.

          Good news, perhaps just needed some head space.

  18. SilkySkills
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    14% possession lol

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

    How many goals did Brighton score last season ?

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

      74 allegedly.

  20. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Bournemouth players playing for their BPS passing stats.

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

    Well done Bournemouth def owners

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

      Not for long

    2. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Francis at 4.4 will be decent value at some point

  22. Optimus.
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    I don't want this half to end

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

      😀

    2. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Is that because it's your turn to make the cups of tea?

  23. battystutor
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Should've just given the : points to the team deemed to have the best fish and chips rather than putting folks through this horrid fare

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

      Whitby. PL Champs.

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

    9 pointers all around here. Daniels Suttner owners to share 3 baps each.

  25. Sandy Ravage
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Brighton look well drilled defensively and Bournemouth aren't good enough to break them down.

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

      This, exactly. This is what happens when a side that isn't used to having possession ad oftentimes scored on counters ends up dominating possession. They lack the talent and creative flair to break down a side whose shape is actually pretty good.

      Let's hope they figure out something in the second half.

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

    Yes!! No added time!!!

    1. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      😆

  27. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Not sure if Brighton will have a touch in the box here

  28. Ser Davos
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Got Partick v Rangers on, ahem...

    But as for this game, is there any reason to regret not keeping Gross after the price rise on WC?

  29. Sims
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Hemed getting the same number of points as Mounie for 1.2m cheaper nice

    1. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      😆 it's the way to go, I think we've realised this now.

      I'd have gone for Quaner if I'd gone that route. Sacrifice a point for .4 saving

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

      Sadly, this.

  30. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    how many baps for daniels mates?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      5