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Dugout Discussion – West Ham vs Brighton

A third Friday night kick-off of the season brings us to the London Stadium and a Gameweek 9 opener between West Ham and Brighton.

Sadly, the Fantasy interest in this fixture is somewhat limited.

The Hammers defence has kept three clean sheets in their last five Gameweeks, but that’s not been enough to keep left-back Aaron Cresswell in the starting XI.

Arthur Masuaku has been pushing for inclusion in recent Gameweeks, with impressive cameos from the bench that have brought two assists. He gets the nod tonight, with Cresswell dropping to the bench.

Elsewhere, Chicharito’s start always looked guaranteed once he was declared fit with Andy Carroll suspended. The Mexican – who is still owned by 15.7% – looks to be the lone striker in a 4-2-3-1, with an attacking trio of Michail Antonio, Manuel Lanzini and Marko Arnautovic patrolling behind.

Meanwhile Brighton – who make their second appearance on a Friday night – boast the 14.7% owned Pascal Gross.

He gained an assist at Bournemouth on his last Friday outing and has remained integral for the Seagulls, earning another assist in Sunday’s draw with Everton. He’s been involved in 83% of Brighton’s goals when on the pitch.

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

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  1. glufs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Chalobah looking to go down in price tonight. I really dont want to do the transfer tonight, but since I have to replace him anyway: Chalobah-»RLC? (have Carrol)

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      what a waste of a FT

      1. glufs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        yes, thats what injuries to 4.5 mids do to you

    2. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Wasted ft.

    3. Optic1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      My days. That's what you're worried about.

    4. I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I'm taking the price drop. A transfer is worth more than 0.1m especially when it's a bench player.

      1. E25
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        This

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

    Elliot Fabianksi
    Davies Otamendi Cedric Ward Mbemba
    Sterling Silva Richarlison Moting RLC
    Kane Lukaku Vardy

    2 FTs and 2.5m in the bank.

    Thoughts?

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Lukaku to Kun probably

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

        Can't do that without dropping someone

    2. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Vardy to Morata

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

      Richarlison>Fabregas, Vardy>Morata imo

    4. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Some Liverpool cover required after spurs game..
      Richarlison to Salah / Coutinho downgrade Davies or Vardy

    5. Roger Hernandezz
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Just lol

    6. JÆKS ⭐
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Lukaku to Aguero for sure

      Save the other or Vardy to Morata

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

    Which is better?

    A) Ederson+Jesus
    B) Fabianski+Aguero

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

      B

    2. FPL Puppy
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Your grav and (especially) your name might contain the answer you’re looking for.

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

        Aguero+Bale would be the best combo

      2. SuperMane Returns
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        LOL. This.

    3. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      A

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

      Aguero is c choice

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

        Have Kane-Morata if that changes things. Also have Sterling.

    5. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      B all day long.

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

        Wow. I'm not even that confident about it 😆

        1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          I just think Emerson is a waste of a city place. Would rather have otamendi in defence, or an extra attacker such as silva.

          And to be honest, who doesn't love Kun, it's always a great feeling owning him!

    6. JÆKS ⭐
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      B by a mile

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

    a) CPM + Vardy to Tammy + Salah for -4
    b) Vardy to Bobby for free

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

      Ask again on Sunday evening.

  5. SuperMane Returns
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Possible GW10 Free Hit Team (Liv/Chels/MCity/Ars)

    Courtois
    Monreal-Moreno-Luiz
    Salah-Sterling-Silva-Ramsey
    Aguero-Morata-Firmino

    (Fodder on bench)

    I think thats a decent XI

    1. Trevez
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Save for double game week

  6. Rik Waller
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    What's with all the price changes?

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

      They’re changing?

    2. Yozzer
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Fpl stats changing somthing. It's all inaccurate and out of sync apparently

    3. Virgil Hilts
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Is the lad who runs it away again?

      Sometimes he travels long haul and leaves AI in charge of predictions with a "health warning" about accuracy until he returns.

      There's also been a "rule change" he's identified recently on how FPL calculates changes, so that may be a factor also?

  7. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Bilic sacked yet?

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

      He might have been, by his own players.

  8. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Repost - good call for this week?

    Vardy and Bavies -> Morata and Mariappa (free)

    Elliott / Fabianski
    Jones / Bavies / Ottamendi / Ward / Luiz
    Richarlison / Coutinho / Silva / RLC / Carroll
    Aguero / Kane / Vardy

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Yes if rest of defence is solid.

    2. lugs
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Mariappa will likely be dropped soon with the return of Prodi & kaboul , but your defense is more than strong enough to cover for him until another replacement comes along , so those moves are a yes from me

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

    Chelsea - Watford score predictions?

    1. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      2-1

    2. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      1-1

    3. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Get real guys , Chelsea 4-0

      1. VFORVANDETA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        (Morata owner?)

        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          He is my (C) because Chelsea will crush Watford

      2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        😆 😆 😆 😆

    4. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      3-1

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

    Is it worth doing Jesus>Kun tonight - have exact money before price rises but realise it's a shot in the dark. Any thoughts?

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

      If you’re already aware of the risks in early transfers, do it if YOU really want to.

    2. AD2110
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Go for it if your happy with rest of team

  11. Magic Bean
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Who would you get rid of for Aguero before the rises and falls?

    A) Lukaku (will lose .1 if he drops)
    B) Kane (won't lose .1 if he drops)

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Kaku

      1. Magic Bean
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Was leaning that way

    2. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Probably Kaku

      1. Magic Bean
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks

    3. MikeDuff
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      It's always better to base your transfers on team value rather than how many points you think they'll get

      1. Magic Bean
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        I hear ya, value isn't everything but in terms of a drop AND a rise I think it's important to make the move.

    4. I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Lukaku but it's a big risk before any of them have played. What if Kun breaks a rib for real?

      1. Magic Bean
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        I know it's risky, but I think Kun will only play 30 mins this week anyway

    5. Virgil Hilts
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      No-one.

      A quick dig in his ribs tomorrow might see him out injured again.

      I'd wait until he's proved his fitness by playing first.

      1. Magic Bean
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers for the feedback. Totally understand and appreciate that that could well happen

  12. HD7
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Have 3 Spurs, not the best fixtures plus a rotation risk after few weeks, BDavies make cash in 0.2 profit from him before falling?

    Maybe get Stones or Walker?

    Current team:

    Elliot
    BDavies Jones Simpson Kola
    Sterling Atsu Eriksen
    Kane Kaku Jesus

    Subs: Fabianski, Carroll, Chalobah, Mbemba

  13. HD7
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Guys, what are you doing with BDavies?
    Have 3 Spurs not in the best fixtures plus a rotation risk after few weeks makes cash in 0.2 profit from him? I am thinkin of getting kyle walker in? Has assists and good fixtures

    Current defence:

    BDavies Jones Simpson Kola

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      😎

    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      😆

    3. Yozzer
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Hahaha busted

    4. FPL Puppy
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      He’s just observing her phone, seeing she’s doing early transfers.

      1. Rik Waller
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Oh dear

    5. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      The old I cant find my glasses routine..

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

      and married 😆

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

      😆 legend

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

    Calvert Lewin or J Ayew as a fodder third striker, cant strech to Tammy

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Ayew. 100%.

  15. phace
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Have had Salah in since the start of the season, so brought him in at 9.0.

    If I xfer him out now, he's worth 9.1 to me (and 9.2 on the market).

    If he goes down to 9.1 (market value) tonight, will he drop down to 9.0 value to me or will I still be able to boot him for 9.1?

    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      You will lose the 0.1 and sell for 9.0. Keep for Huddersfield though regardless

      1. phace
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks mate, was curious.

        And yeah that's the plan, not going knee-jerk him out now before a decent run just to save 0.1 value.

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

      Effectively 9m to you.

      1. phace
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Ty

    3. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Selfishly I hope he does drop as my plan is getting him in for Antonio which Kane -> Kun would give me the 9.1 I need 🙂

      1. phace
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Why not go for Coutinho over Salah?

  16. Sotamendi84
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    2 points tonight yeah

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

      Big green arrow.

  17. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    gw rank in i think

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

        Called it!

  18. FPL Puppy
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    ”Big Mouth” on Netflix... What. The. Actual. F. 😆

  19. JÆKS ⭐
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Repost, no reactions last time 🙁

    Elliot Krul
    Bavies Otamendi Jones Fernandez Rosenior
    Salah Sterling Brady Gross Carroll
    Kane Lukaku Vardy

    Would you wc this? Changes I would make are:

    Bavies Brady Carroll Lukaku Vardy (Otamendi) OUT
    Ward Richarlison RLC Aguero Morata (Walker) IN

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

      I wouldn't. I actually think your current side is fine. Wait until it's on fire with injuries/horrid fixtures to WC.

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers! Might just to Lukaku Brady to Aguero Richarlison today and if there are any injuries I can still WC later on

    1. the snazzy viking
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      and he just so happens to be Egyptian and a Murray triple captainer...

      reminds me of a comment earlier

  20. Sánchez
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Done my first early transfer
    Mkhi to Richarlison

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

      If Richarlison gets injured during warm-up, I’m blaming you. 😆

      1. Sánchez
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Don't even say that

  21. George Sillett
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Sheep are rife.

  22. bojack
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Surely enough is enough for Hart with England now. He's been consistently bad for a number of seasons. Butland, Heaton when fit, or Pickford would all do better.

    1. Yozzer
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      You make it sound like you have to be good to play for England 😉

      1. bojack
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Ha.

        We need to pick the best player for each position even if that player is ultimately shite.

  23. badgerboy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Surprise surprise. Another Egyptian one gameweek wonder.
    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/5246240/event/9

    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      There really should be a rule which stops teams from entering after the first 3-4 gameweeks

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

        There's no prizes so it's not a big deal. Find it funny more than anything.

        1. IRBOX ⚽
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Weekly prizes are no more?

    2. Yozzer
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Benched Jesus...

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

      Funny boy

  24. HD7
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Guys, what are you doing with BDavies?
    Have 3 Spurs not in the best fixtures plus a rotation risk after few weeks makes cash in 0.2 profit from him? Alternatives?

    Current defence:

    BDavies Jones Simpson Kola

    Planning to do BDavies to Walker this week and
    Kola to a liverpool defender next week?

    1. lugs
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      had him since the start and he served me well , but last weeks omission along with the upcoming tough fixtures + the return of Rose was enough to persuade me to sell him and get Otamendi in instead

      1. HD7
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Also good choice 🙂 Wanted Walkers assists 😀

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

    Ritchie ➡ Richarlison today or later in the week after the price changes?

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

      Watford are out of the League Cup so no midweek game. You know the risks etc. etc.

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

        Right! I'll pull the trigger anyway 🙂

  26. FPL Puppy
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Funny Boy, what a hero. 😎

  27. Maddi Son
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Would you bring in De Gea for Foster, or improve elsewhere? 1.1itb

    Elliot
    Jones, Luiz, Otamendi, Cedric
    Sterling, RLC, Silva
    Lukaku, Kane, Morata

    Subs: Foster, Clark, Bakayoko, Chalobah.

    1. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Cool ya jets man, nine games to go plus League Cup.

      I'd want some Pool tho.

    2. FPL Puppy
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Since you already have Jones, I personally wouldn’t recommend going for an expensive keeper.

      Your mid needs some help. Bakayoko -> Richarlison?

      1. Maddi Son
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Frustratingly 0.1 short.

        I could wait until next week and do Cedric > Daniels to give me the extra 0.1? Bournemouth fixtures look good after Chelsea game.

        1. Maddi Son
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Actually looks like Richarlison is going up in price tonight.

  28. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Luke is such a maverick.

    He did Jesus > Aguero.

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

      I must be missing a trick. I don't get it 😕

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Such a bold move, don't you think?

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

          I guess. I just don't see what Jesus has done wrong. I'd be surprised if Pep benched him for the league cup. Surely Aguero will be the one with reduced minutes before starting the West Ham league cup game?

    2. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Is he the one who had triple Southampton defence at the start of the year?

      I stopped watching the Scoutcast as I found it far less useful than the articles.

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        He also had triple Man City attack at the start of the season. He knew what was coming.

    3. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Peering through his curtains tonight from the bushes outside his gaff ftw