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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. George Sillett
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    So it's been confirmed tonight that West Ham are indeed crap. Indicative of a complete lack of depth in rhe PL as they will most probably finish comfortably above a good few other teams.

  2. Scratch
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Hitting that WC button

    Thinking of selling Bavies tonight for Trippier, bought before season started so lose .2m
    Rose back to fitness, Bavies about to fall, Trippier about to rise.

    Basically I think Trippier will be more assured his starts now that Rose is back, yay / nay ?

    1. Football Weekender
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Same could be said for Trippier and Aurier.

      1. Scratch
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Rose is probably the best left back in the league though. Aurier hasn't exactly covered himself in glory so far

        1. FPLzebub
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Despite giving away the penalty he had a fine match against Real Madrid on Tuesday.

    2. JÆKS ⭐
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Both risky, if you are on a wc, don't get a Spurs defender with those fixt

      1. Scratch
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Fixtures look fine for a defender apart from Arsenal.

        1. JÆKS ⭐
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Manu away isn't great, and those are just the next 2

          1. Scratch
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Mourinho bus incoming

    3. FPLzebub
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      As a Spurs fan I expect Aurier to play against Pool tomorrow. Trippier will play against the weak teams as he is more creative but Aurier has pace and strength and is a better defender (as well as being a card magnet).

  3. Sterling is £11Mill..…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Zaha is going to blank guys

    1. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      How do you know this before the event ?

      1. Sterling is £11Mill..…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        I had this like final destination moment and yea, Zaha blanks :/

    2. Magic Bean
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I feel he is extremely overrated on this forum

      1. Sterling is £11Mill..…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        yea I think half this website is made up of West Brom and Crystal Palace fans

        1. Magic Bean
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Haha throwing the bait in

        2. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Served many of us well last season. He is a really good player and when on form, is the best in that price bracket. He's too good for Palace.

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

      Correct, he has eyes only for the ladies from what I've heard

    4. MikeyMitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Wildly overrated on here for some reason. Not a good fantasy asset a large majority of the time, even when playing well

  4. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Who is the best BDavies replacement? (Yes I know the matches will matter, not making trade till after caravan cup)

    1. Kavorka
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      get Daniels and save money

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Have Begovic... thanks though 🙂 any other suggestions?

        1. Kavorka
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Doesn't matter. Try Moreno maybe (assuming you have StephenWard)

    2. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I might get Moreno for two weeks before wildcard.

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        :O

        I like it, but not sure I want to commit to wildcarding in two GWs

        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          No international breaks after that.

          1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Yeah that's why I had initially pencilled that in. Pretty happy with the team atm though so a bit torn!

          2. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            As I've only just ditched TAA it does weirdly appeal to me to get a Liverpool full back haha

      2. FPL.team
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        I’ve gone Moreno too, fixtures look pretty good now.

    3. Magic Bean
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I'll probably going to move for Daniels and get away from this heavy backline

    4. JÆKS ⭐
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Ward/Jones/Otamendi/Fernandez

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Ta 🙂

  5. HD7
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    I know a lot ofnus didnt have luck with the Captain so far / always C Kane when he was home and not C him when away... now really hope for A Lukaku brace tomorrow :))

  6. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    What are the chances those rising tonight will double rise before the next game week?

    1. BabyB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      42.4%

    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      25.896%

    3. FPLzebub
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I'm confident De Gea and Valencia won't. Double risers have been rare this season but Sterling and Kun are possibles if the haul against Burnley.

  7. RESULT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    WC Team
    Pope Elliott
    Jones mee lascells fernandz Duffy
    Sterln sane coutino richarlsn carrol
    Kane Morata firmino

    Gtg for next week

    1. JÆKS ⭐
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      That is not a great WC team imo

      1. RESULT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Ok, what areas would you change

        1. JÆKS ⭐
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Firmino on a wc is an odd decision, I would much rather have Vardy over him. But think I prefer Tammy and heavy midfield or Aguero and a light midfield much more. Sane is the least nailed City midfielder so def not want to get him on a wc. I would also go Jones Mee Fernandez City/Chelsea 4.0 in defence

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Would rather Tammy up top and pump some money into that defence.

      1. RESULT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Current team
        Foster Elliott
        Mee Alons Davies Monrl cedri
        Silva richrlsn atsu Carrol iwobi
        Kane Jesus Lukaku

        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Maybe for starters??
          Lukaku > Morata
          Atsu > Salah
          Iwobi > RLC
          Alonso > Jones

    3. wormface
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Go for it . I like it .. who's to say that defence won't shine . It shows in your attack that there cheaper .
      GTG in my opinion

      1. RESULT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Appreciate all you all

    4. Kavorka
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      RLC season keeper

  8. ILOVEBAPS
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Lukaku & Davies > Morata/Kun & Jones? 2FTs?

    1. Magic Bean
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good but probably not before tomorrows games

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah but... Prices!

        1. MikeyMitz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Don’t pay attention to small price fluctuations. You’ll make more points up over the season being patient and not making rash transfera

          1. MikeyMitz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Transfers*

            1. ILOVEBAPS
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 5 months ago

              Stop being sensible damn it! 🙁

  9. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Ritchie to Gross looks like a nice move this week.

  10. Bouncebackability
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Elliot Foster
    Valencia Mee Bavies Fernandez Long
    Eriksen Gross Atsu Ritchie Carroll
    Kane Kaku Jesus

    I've blagged it thus far on that midfield, but this week seems like a good time to plunge on the WC. Thoughts?

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah wildcard that shite 😆

      1. Bouncebackability
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Yep, think you're right 🙂

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah looks like it could use some love.

  11. Homo Neanderthalensis
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    KDB captain this week...... COME ONNNNNN!!!!!!!!

    1. Magic Bean
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Differential I'll give you that

  12. Magic Bean
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    What's the story with Hemed? He due back next game?

    1. FPL Puppy
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Yep. He’s no longer red flagged and price protected for a week. 🙂

      1. Magic Bean
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Love it. Vardy to Hemed and bank some beautiful moola

  13. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    What do you prefer? (Won't make until after games, just considering what I should prioritise!

    A) Foster > Fabianski/Elliot
    B) Brady > Gross
    C) Davies > Otamendi
    D) Lukaku > Kun/Morata

  14. Sterling is £11Mill..…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Is 3 points for Delle Alli considered a haul now?

    1. Magic Bean
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      He'll top it off with a red this weekend, been a while since he did that

  15. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Hiya guys, i have a front three of Kane Lukaku and Jesus.

    Anything against doing Lukaku > Aguero and Jesus to Morata?

    Do we reckon Aguero will be back to playing quite regularly after this GW?

    Would really appreciate some thoughts.

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I'm considering Lukaku > Aguero too mate. But Morata is tempting.

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Cool, yeah Morata is very tempting. Both have great fixtures though so can't really go wrong.

        Do we expect Aguero will be back as usual playing after this GW?

    2. FPLzebub
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I've goat Kane, Morata and Jesus and am contemplating Jesus > Aguero. I'm normally aggressive in the market to catch the price rises but I really want to see the City line-ups against Burnley and Wolves before I commit. If I was you i'd do Lukaku to Morata now because that's a pretty safe play and wait on whether to do Jesus > Kun.

      1. FPLzebub
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        *got

      2. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Yep that sounds cool, makes sense to me, i'd rather wait anyway before fully committing on Aguero.

        My main concern is do we expect Aguero to resume normal service and be playing regularly after this GW?
        No reason to suggest he wouldn't i guess.

  16. Rik Waller
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Which transfer is more pressing?
    A) Ritchie to Richarlson
    B) Kaku to Morata

    1. FPL Puppy
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Depends on injuries.

    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      A

    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      A

  17. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    My biggest rival went Lukaku to Morata (c) this week. I own Morata and Lukaku (c). Still hope Morata does well.

  18. Big Hippo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Top of the GW so far has Murray triple captain and Jesus on the bench. As you do.

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      He also has 50 points overall.

    1. fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      He has played March over Jesus.

      1. Mooster©️
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        He knows what he is doing;)

    2. Max City
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      A Brighton fan

  19. kidzac
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Hi guys, looking at spurs fixtures and the way city are playing, do you think I would be able to cover a -12 hit to bring in salah coutinho moreno kun, in place of eriksen gross stones Kane . For the upcoming week?

    1. mcrayeps
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      even the game didnt start yet and you already think of -12 hit..?

      1. kidzac
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Planning is a great way to pass time.

  20. Bouncebackability
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Trippier could be benched at any time, think Bavies has a few more weeks until Rose is properly fit and capable of starting. However, is the risk of a benching worth owning? I think it is still..

    1. Bouncebackability
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Not too bad..

      Fully expect DDG to match Ryan, and he should have played Murray ahead of Mooy.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Only Murray owners in LMS 🙂

    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Aguero and Xhaka to miss out 😉

    3. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Nope. It's his fault for starting Mooy

  21. HD7
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Lukaku brace this Gameweek please :))

    1. lugs
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      sounds reasonable , i'll take another 4-3 Chelsea v Watford game with Morata & Richarlison both getting hat-tricks 🙂

  22. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    What's more pressing?

    A) Foster > Fabianski/Elliot
    B) Brady > Gross
    C) Davies > Otamendi

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Until Sunday night, none.

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        This

  23. FPL Puppy
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Early tinkering.

    Had Eriksen from the start. It looks very unlikely that Eriksen will drop in price during their tough fixtures, unless a lot of people ditches him,.

    Thinking of doing Eriksen -> Salah next week. Worth it, even though I have to pay more to bring Eriksen back later?

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I would, think you could really benefit from Salah over the next two fixtures compared to Eriksen's, who tends to under perform against the bigger sides.

    2. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I have a feeling a lot of people will be doing Erik > Haz for GW10

    3. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Why not Coutinho?

      1. FPL Puppy
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Either Coutonho or Salah, depending on what happens on Sunday. 🙂
        Just have the extra money and I haven’t owned Salah once this season, plus I’m scared everytime I see him play. 🙁

        1. The Royal Robin
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah I'm exactly the same, I'm considering it too. Eriksen did score last week though, let's see how he does.

    4. Ruth_NZ
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Yes. It's only 0.1m and that assumes no fall for Eriksen and no double rise from Salah. In addition, when you want a Spurs mid again you might find Alli preferable.

      Getting Salah or Coutinho (or Firmino) for Liverpool's long good fixture run is a priority. In addition, who will you captain in GW10 otherwise?

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Aguero?

        1. Ruth_NZ
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Are you kidding me?

      2. FPL Puppy
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Thinking Aguero. 🙂

        1. Ruth_NZ
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          If you are happy to predict Pep's selections then good luck to you. City players are uncaptainable as far as I am concerned, unless either Jesus or Aguero is injured for a while.

  24. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Was Morata not higher last night than the 79% he is at tonight? Can he rise from this?

    Will all 9 predicted rises happen? Really hope DeGea does not.

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      And will the Kane drop happen?

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Such a weird time to bring de gea in AFTER huddersfield with the incoming fixtures regardless of the fact the Mou the busdriver is in charge

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah it might be the week after I will see. Definitely going Kane Morata but think I can wait a day. Morata does not look like rising and Kane drop does not matter to my SV. Thanks.

  25. Clintymints
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    2fts. Nothing pressing.

    Sterling in for Dave before the rise? The stats are impressive

    1. Sánchez
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Dave?

    2. FPL Puppy
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Who’s Dave?

      1. Sánchez
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Dave Ja Vu

    3. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Silva, David Silva

    4. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Do you mean Rodney ?

      1. Sánchez
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Hahaha

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

    I have tweaked my potential GW WC10 team from earlier post, and feel its a lot better now....

    Fabianski
    Yoshida-Fernandez-Daniels
    Sterling-Silva-Salah-Richarlison
    Morata-Aguero-Vardy

    (Elliot-Ward-ChoupoMoting-Kiko Femenia)

    What do you guys think?

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Nice

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Not nice enough for -12

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

          No its my 2nd team, I was yet to use the wildcard on that one.

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

          I'm doing it tonight to hopefully catch the price rises of -
          Yoshida/Sterling/Richarlison/Aguero .... extra 0.4m TV 🙂

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

            Oh and Ward.

    2. DAN DARE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      -12 last week and wildcard this week? I think you need to chill

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

        See above, its for my 2nd team 🙂

        1. willl
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          How many teams you got?

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

            Just 2. You?

            1. willl
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 5 months ago

              ''5. While there is no limit on the number of entries per household or organisation only one entry in respect of the Game per unique registered user of the Site is permitted''

              I've got one, I don't think it would be as enjoyable having more than one horse in the race anyway.

    3. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Scenes

  27. Back to Back Ballacks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Optimus - All good fella, U?

    I've become so accustomed to lurking I forget when I post!

    Been a while since Ive been on properly, have no real idea whos who on here anymore!
    I'm assuming ur still the man Torres is your bitch ya??

    🙂

  28. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Sorry peeps, drunk as a skunk.
    Price changes happened yet?

    1. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Not yet Captain.

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Much obliged fellow utd fan. Geez I,m gonna be a zombie tomorrow, best case scenario

        1. UnitedFan
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Haha

    2. FPL Puppy
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Inte än. 🙂
      A little over an hour left.

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Tackar!!!