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Dugout Discussion – Southampton vs West Brom

The day’s events close at St Mary’s as Southampton host West Bromwich Albion in what, on a paper, looks to be a low impact clash for Fantasy managers.

It’s fair to say that most will be looking for clean sheets, with defenders very much the top owned assets on show.

Ahmed Hegazi is still part of 24.3 of squads despite losing almost 200,000 owners since Gameweek 5.

He is part of a West Brom backline that have kept just a single clean sheet in their last six Gameweeks. Meanwhile, Ben Foster returns from his knee injury to replace Boaz Myhill in goal – he’s still part of 14.0% of squads.

For Southampton, Ryan Bertrand remains their most popular option, owned by 10.4% of managers, with fellow full-back Cedric close behind on 9.0%.

The Saints have gone three matches without a shut-out and confidence in their defence has waned as a result, even with favourable fixtures remaining.

Instead, we may well be looking to Manolo Gabbiadini for points once more. The Italian struck a brace in the 2-2 draw with Newcastle in Gameweek 8 to revive his confidence. He has gained 50,000 new owners ahead of tonight’s encounter.

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

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

    Jesus -> Aguero (-4)?

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

      Why? Aguero might get rested next week

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

        Can see Jesus playing mid-week and Aguero resting to play next weekend

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

      Can't afford any price changes

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

      This is exactly what you shouldn't be doing.

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

        Why not? Jesus playing mid-week and then Aguero in the league..

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

          You really think that you can second guess Pep ?

      2. E25
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        This

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

      Your face when aguero is benched and Jesus scores next saturday

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

        😉

    5. My Name Is Pepu
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I guess we haven't learnt our lesson yet, all City assets will have a ball and all of them will be rested in turns. Stick to what you've got.

    6. Rik Waller
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I think they'll both start next week. Sterling Kun Jesus front 3

    7. TOBY1
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Very much doubt Jesus will be used mid week.

      1. Rik Waller
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Very much doubt he won't.

    8. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Aguero more likely to play the Home game

    9. Yozzer
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Not for a hit. For free yes

  2. Ask Yourself
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Potential jones replacements if out long term. Moreno vs kiko?

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

      Going for Mee due to nailedness and those fixtures.

      Will get Moreno too later, but he misses odd game before champs league.

      Watford def a mess with injuries.

  3. G-Whizz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Game Stats (Minute: 45)

    Bonus Points:
    3 - van Dijk (13)
    2 - Davis (12)
    1 - Bertrand (10)

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

      Christ. This game has immense baps for the the Saints defenders. Come on Chadli.

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

        Hope Saints can keep the cleanie. VVD 9 pointer would be nice

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

        Not highly owned I guess

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

    Should we be considering Rashford?

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

      Over people like vardy yes

  5. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Any news on J.King injury?

  6. Football Weekender
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Two West Brom games on TV in one week... what did we do to deserve this?

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      All teams have to be shown a minimum number of times by Sky Sports/BT hence they pick all the unattractive games early on in the season and save picks for 'bigger' games later on.

      1. Football Weekender
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I was being flippant but that’s interesting, I wasn’t aware they front loaded the season with dross to save the good stuff for later.

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

        Doesn't mean we deserved them.

  7. MTPockets
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Wow @ Pep trolling (spent day fixing the shed).

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

        You chose well

        1. MTPockets
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Line-up time must have been epic.

            1. Son is Rising
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Pretty much this
              https://imgur.com/gallery/X3TeVee

      2. squ1rrel
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        What should I do with this back line? Can't bring in Otamendi due to the fact that I already have three city assets, 1.0 ITB, 1 FT

        Fonte | Ward | David Luiz | Yoshida | Jones

      3. jaybradlights
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Did anyone watch the City game? Was David Silva unlucky not to get more points, or should we be looking to get in one of the more direct/selfish City attackers in?

        1. Own Goal
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          I didn't watch, but Dave Silva is one of the few City players who has avoided Pep's axe. (Until now)

          1. Lone Wolf
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            but not explosive sadly

          2. jaybradlights
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            I'll be keeping him - just to have a City attacker (near) guaranteed to play 90 minutes at that price has got to be worth it. Shades of the quandary of the Liverpool attack of last season - pick one and sit tight.

        2. TOBY1
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          I’m considering bringing in Aguero & Salah for silva and Kane...

      4. Egyptian Giza
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Lukaku jones and chalobah to firmino salah and 3.9 for -4?

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

          Why Firmino?

        2. Lone Wolf
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          how is rest of yer team?

        3. Team Bobcat
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Very plausable... I would say that as I am doing similar. My view may be obstructed then

          Kane.. Cork > Firmino Salah/Cout

      5. Lav
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        It was nice knowing everyone here. 9 GWs and I have finally cracked. 2.5m+ OR come the end of the day. Taking a -40 or something stupid like that and just playing like a casual.

        See you next season.

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

          Come on Lav.

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

            Sorry TM. I was riding high after a 34k or whatever it was finish last season.

            OT failed. Went down with the ship. I will semi be around, maybe to help others. My season is done though.

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

              Just copy me 🙂

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

                Sure. If not I am going to make the most template team ever tonight. Dont care how many points off it is.

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

              See it as a real challenge as to where you can finish from here. Quiting is the cowards option. "I'll only play if I'm doing well " attitude.
              I am doing shite btw but I'm not giving in.

        2. MTPockets
            6 years, 8 months ago

            I'm doing worse. In 12th season.
            Just a game right... bloody Alonso.

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

              Hate to hear that, and yeah is just a game. A casuals game.

              1. MTPockets
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  Funniest is 3m in FPL. But 92nd in Norwegian fantasy - about which I knew zero in April.

              2. jaybradlights
                • 14 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                I was about to rage sell him but he played so far up the pitch today I think I'll be sticking with him... through gritted teeth

                1. MTPockets
                    6 years, 8 months ago

                    He's staying I think.

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

                Pull yourself together. I was there, last Season - at Christmas.

                I got under 150k.

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

                A little bit childish
                It's ganeweek 9

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

                  Gameweek

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

                  Not with my luck. Go look at my teams.

              5. Holmes
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Things like this gives you a chance to play the real game, perform with no headache to do well...

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

                Almost everyone had a shocker this week so don't be too hard on yourself

              7. Costa in Wengerland
                • 12 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Only 9GWs gone, you can still win the Fpl.

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

                It's just a game not a living.

              9. Football Weekender
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Pretty sure big Andy from the Scoutcast started last season having an absolute stinker and ending up flying to a top 10k finish.

                Basically, pull yourself together 😉

              10. The Mandalorian
                • 11 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                I love you Lav, take care old friend...

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

                  Take care buddy. It was a good run. We will be back next season.

                  1. The Mandalorian
                    • 11 Years
                    6 years, 8 months ago

                    Let the horses run free 🙂

              11. Own Goal
                • 13 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                I'm so sad that you are taking your ball home.
                Tell your mum that those big boys are being nasty to you, and can you have your dummy back.
                FFS

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

                I was 2 million in GW 20 odd or something last year and enjoyed getting it down to 250k.

                There is still a game to be played and fun to be had - draw a line in the sand and mtfu 😉

              13. E25
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Sounds like you should change your pic to Pep this season too...

              14. Optic1
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Relax bro. I was something like 1.5mill at Christmas last year and pulled it back to 34k. 14k year before so I kept the faith!

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

                You are on 5 points more than me this gw.

                & tho you have Jesus(c) same as me you dont also have the Mkhi 1 point came, which between then kept Doucoure 7 pointer on my bench!

                its been dafter than last season so far, everyones had a rollercoaster early season this one &/or last

            2. Lone Wolf
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Foster, Elliot
              Alonso, Jones, Ward, Dunk, Rangel
              Cou, Hazard, Richarlison, Choupo, Carroll
              Jesus, Kane, Vardy

              2FT, 0 ITB. Any early thoughts guys?

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

                Jones

                1. Lone Wolf
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  to Otamendi and Vardy > Abraham/Rashford?

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

                Looks good but eyes on Jones updates

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

                You may need to replace jones...

              4. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Similar to mine. I did Alonso vardy chalo to Abra sane ota since I had Morata instead of Jesus and needed city mid. Ur wish. Sell slonso for God sake. Luiz is much better than alonso considering price gap

                1. Lone Wolf
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  very possibly that sane will be bench next game. not sure about that city mid

                  1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
                    • 6 Years
                    6 years, 8 months ago

                    U have Jesus. I didn't have. Choice was between sterling and sane. I hate sterling so went sane. Rotation will be there but we don't have options now fixtures are easy. Even Jesus is rotation risk

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

              Keep Jesus or sell for Morata?

              1. Lone Wolf
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                wondering the same but keep now

                1. tm370
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 9 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  Keep - he was rested. He will be safe now until the international break - WB away and Arsenal home will be good for points.

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

                Wouldn't bring morata in yet it wouldn't surprise me if he falls in price after that 1 pointer

            4. Cok3y5murf
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Is this GW worse than GW2?

              1. Now I'm Panicking
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                This GW is worse than Lawnmower Man 2

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

                I need 8 more points from Kane eriksen davies to beat gw2 disaster

            5. Norman Conquest
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              thought i had lukaku vc after sterling didn't play but it was kane not feeling too confident of a decent return to be honest

            6. Egg noodle
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              What to do with Joselu and Luiz?

              1. Lone Wolf
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                sell 🙂

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

                Joselu is donkey

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

                I think that Joselu needs to go.

                1. Egg noodle
                  • 14 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  All those big chances though 🙁

            7. Now I'm Panicking
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              #darksideofprobability

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

              How badly is Jones?

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

                Not looking goodly

                1. Egg noodle
                  • 14 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  😆

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

                  😆

                3. Jafooli
                  • 12 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  😀

              2. Tim Canterbury
                • 12 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Does it matter? Injured and Chelsea Spurs next. You'd have to be religious to keep the faith

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

                It's Jones so anything is possible. Wait for presser.

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

                His actions suggested he knew he was going off. When you pull or tear a muscle you know. ... I fear it will be a no show next week

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

                  Rashford knew his rave was run midweek still fit enough to play..

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

                    Race*

            9. TheTinman
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Still feeling smug over the Elliott Yedlin Ritchie triple up.

              14.4m cost and 21pts 😎

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

                Well done

              2. Football Weekender
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Elliot and Ritchie owner here. Had Dunk and Groß yesterday - the budget boys are doing me proud this GW.

              3. Hy liverpool
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Same but Lascelles here over yedlin

              4. E25
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Nice

            10. FootballManiac
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Gomez or Moreno?

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

                Both risky, but Moreno is first choice left back.

                He'll miss the odd game still, usually before the champs league ones.

              2. E25
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Moreno if u have to have one

            11. Fantasy Gold
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              What do you think the chances are of Alonso being dropped?

              Chelsea looked a lot better when he left the pitch and he was exposed on numerous occasions.

              1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                It is there. Alonso is playing poor for a lot of weeks

            12. Rex Lapis
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              who's out for Otamendi?
              A. Alonso
              B. Kolasinac

              1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Get both out

                1. Rex Lapis
                  • 10 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  unfortunately, I only have 1 FT

              2. tm370
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Kola at home to Swansea next - Alonso first, and then move Kola on after.

            13. Tim Canterbury
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Lukaku > Morata easy decision

              1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Yup

              2. E25
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Kun?

            14. The Mandalorian
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Can’t remember a gw when so many managers got destroyed, it’s like a scene from Batman....

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

                It's not over yet, I never seem to get decent points off my players who play on a Sunday for some reason

            15. The 12th Man
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Jones,Hazard,Jesus > Otomendi,Sane,Morata for -4?

            16. Mattias
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Took out Otamendi, Sane, Kaku, and Gross on my WC to bring in Sterling, Silva, Aguero, Jones, Morata, Luiz amongst others.

              Aguero aside, I’m very much worse off so far.

              If fantasy teams could sack managers, I’d be top of the hit list!

            17. Bring the Cavalry
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Will Jones drop by next week? I was gonna bench him this GW anyway so don’t want to waste a transfer on him

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

              Aguero is in my team now for good, barring any car crashes. He's there to stay

              1. Fred54
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Metaphorical or actual?

            19. Jafooli
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Think I need to make six transfers to get 11 out next week and even then team looks horrific.

              #mightquit

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

                Free hit chip?

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

                I took a -12 this week and i'm currently 1 point above average (hits factored in) with 5 to play.

              3. Son is Rising
                • 13 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Calm down Lav

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

              Cedric nearly got an assist.

              1. The Mandalorian
                • 11 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                TM nearly made me laugh 🙂

              2. G-Whizz
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                I nearly won the Lottery...