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29 October 2017 945 comments
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The first of two Sunday fixtures gets underway at the Amex Stadium as Brighton entertain Southampton in the 1.30pm kick-off.

From a Fantasy perspective, Pascal Gross has been the standout attacking asset among these two sides this season.

Owned by over 16% of Fantasy Premier League managers after bagging two goals and four assists, the German has been involved in 80% of the Seagulls’ efforts in front of their own fans.

Yet it’s the visitors’ Manolo Gabbiadini who is the most captained from this match, with 7,150 managers handing him the armband on the back of his brace in Gameweek 8.

However, the Saints’ record on the road – two goals for and against in three – suggests that clean sheets may be the likeliest source of points for both sides.

The visitors are without Maya Yoshida today, with the Japan international dropping to the bench –
over 80,000 FPL managers drafted him in last week.

Of the two, it’s Chris Hughton’s men who have the most encouraging schedule for those looking to invest.

Brighton seek a a third clean sheet in five today and, with a trip to Swansea preceding visits from Stoke and Palace in the upcoming four Gameweeks, centre-halves Shane Duffy and Lewis Dunk could play their way into our plans.

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  1. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Helpful wee deflection on the Murray header to help it towards top corner.

    1. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Give an OG then 🙂

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        😆
        Hope your joking Sanchez.
        Just an observation but doesn't affect goalscorer.

        1. Sánchez
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Not even seen it
          Wishful thinking

  2. fedolefan
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Man, my stream is so slow. At least 30 seconds behind. Come on Gross. Grab a goal, Bemba's son.

    1. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Everybody's bemba's son

      1. Fred54
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        OMG.

  3. shearer9
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    I think the "casual"'s advantaged is that he/she doesn't tinker like us, and rather set up for the long term. For example, my mate has had Fernandinho from the very start and he's outscored all other midfielders in his price range.

    1. shearer9
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      *advantage

    2. Oven Glover
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Stopped reading at Fernandinho

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        More points, cheaper, better value, better team, more clean sheets ... than your Chopou pick?

        You may want to carry in reading 😉

        1. Oven Glover
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Choupo-Moting-> Mané soon. No worries here.

    3. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Think about it, at that price range there is even more selection than at the higher price brackets. We just fine tune our picks at that price point to help narrow the options and find the gems. But of course options outside our hand picked selections can do well.

      Fern isn't new to the odd goal or 3.

  4. Bouncebackability
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Gross is a handy little player isn't he. That was cute Cruyff turn and cross.

  5. Digital-Real
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    So my pre free-hit team doing better, anyone in similar situation?

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Just about everyone 😀

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      My pre-WC team is doing better. Made a big boo-boo taking a 1 weeks punt on Sanchez (C) for Sterling 🙁

      1. Digital-Real
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Sanchez captain because Alexis was heavily covered in scoutscast this week?

        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          I also captained Sanchez but have never watched/heard a scoutcast

          1. Digital-Real
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Amazing, you're a frequent poster on here and never followed a Scoutcast!

            1. The Bandit
              • 15 Years
              8 years, 4 months ago

              I started to listen to one about 7 years ago and gave up after 5 mins

        2. WVA
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          I captained him too and never seen

    3. Kun Tozser
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Kolasinac and DDG outscoring my free hit alone

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

    God sake GroB

  7. Bouncebackability
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Just watched MOTD highlights, surely Begovic is on borrowed time in Bournemouth goal? He has caused plenty of goals against, should have saved a few this season as well.

    1. fedolefan
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I have thought the same. Just looks so mediocre. Boruc's clumsiness makes him look bad but he is a much better keeper than Begovic going by the last two seasons.

    2. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah, I'm surprised at how poor he's been. Harsh on Boruc at this stage.

  8. Podge
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Murray could be a decent enabler if we end up needing Hazard or Sanchez

  9. GAMBIT
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    I think it's time we take Gross seriously, I know he's overperforming on the stats but he passes the eye test and is delivering frequently enough now

    1. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I agree, just not sure where to fit him into my midfield

      Salah, Sterling, Eriksen, Richarilson, RLC

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          8 years, 4 months ago

          That's a tasty mid, rest of your team?

          1. TLF
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Elliot, Foster
            Alonso, Davies, Jones, Kolasinac, Mbemba
            Kane, Vardy, Joselu

            Plan is roll transfer this week then move Alonso & Vardy to Dunk & Lukaku in GW12

      2. Do I Not Like Orange
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Season keeper for me unless injured. Got him in at 5.4, and don't see him ever not providing value at that price.

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Gross > Siggy. Essential!

    3. Differential C (Mark)
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Anothe looping Groß cross, this time narrowly claimed by Forster.

    4. Bouncebackability
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Get Knockaert away from the ball at set peces, absolutely useless. He is an angry soul as well by the way, whether it be with himself or others.

      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        He's also proved he is not as good as he thinks he is and is not premiership material. The championship is his level for sure.

      2. Galza
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        That Ka-nockaert.. 🙂

    5. Differential C (Mark)
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Murray and Hoedt getting a YC for a tussle

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

      Hoedt YC will help Cedric in the BAPs race.

    7. VFORVANDETA
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Almost do Gross to Richarlison.Forgive me Gross.

      1. Digital-Real
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Gross won't leave my team in a while!

      2. fedolefan
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Man, I'm sorry, but your username just triggers my OCD.

        1. VFORVANDETA
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Sorry mate.Should i change it?

      3. XabiAlonso
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        It's only 3 points but they feel good right now

      4. fedolefan
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Haha, just add an extra T and I'll live with it assuming it's some dutch name pun.

    8. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Choupo to Gross?

      1. Fred54
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        The big difference is Gross' nearly assists usually turn into an assist.

        While C-M nealy goal never turns into an actual goal and I've seen him miss some decent chances. I think both might be viable options.

    9. Ëð
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Elliot, Foster
      Otamendi, Simpson, Daniels, Cedric, Mariappa
      Salah, Eriksen, Silva, Richarlison, Carroll
      Kane, Ageuro, Abraham

      Good to save the FT this week? £0 ITB and WC still available.

      1. TLF
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah I'd probably save

        1. Ëð
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Just have to keep an eye on Kane injury news I guess.

          1. TLF
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah, hopefully won't be out for too long !

      2. LordRougeGrog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        if you came on here looking for other ways of thinking about your team, how about :

        Aguero to Lukaku. No more rotation headache and Lukaku is relentless in his contribution.

        frees up a berth for another City midfielder if you want to go that way later.

    10. Sandy Ravage
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yoshida substitute match winner incoming

      1. Sendmelentils
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I'll cry if he comes on. As it stands Phil Jones is coming off my bench

    11. Viper
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Gross on 2bps as it stands..

      1. Oven Glover
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        It’s “Gro?” according to Fpldiscovery

    12. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Davis (32)
      Ward-Prowse (23)
      Groß (23)
      Murray (23)

    13. Swansea Bloke
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Anyone have any insight to whether Callum Wilson will get any starts??? I reckon he could be a credible force as a 3rd striker with these upcoming fixtures...

      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Defoe and King ahead of him.

        1. Swansea Bloke
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Even with King injured? He def won’t get starts over Afobe or Defoe??

      2. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Not a good pick right now. Bournemouth have Defoe, King and Afobe who can all play up front.

        1. Swansea Bloke
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          They haven’t exactly been setting the world alight though

    14. Ode
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Clear handball by Knockaert. Wasn't expecting a Southampton cleansheet but still quite annoying

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        *sighs*

      2. Scout Pics
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Lol

    15. MikeDuff
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Couldn't think of a worse team to support than Southampton.

      Not going Europe, not going down. No derbies. No drama.

      What's the point

      1. Oven Glover
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        WBA

      2. Differential C (Mark)
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Im just clinging on to happier times, sadly

      3. Rash
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Baggies before pulis took over was bad enough but now they are way out in front imo

      4. WVA
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Ha thanks kinda agree

      5. Kryten
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Ouch a little harsh but fair

    16. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Hmm clear handball in the build up to Murrays goal, I can see the goal being rescinded

      1. CloudSky
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Think your net has a hole in it Optimus.

      2. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        *sighs again*

        *Hopes it's just Optimus being Optimus*
        🙂

      3. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Should I email FPL about giving me my Forster 9 pointer or will they add it automatically?

    17. Differential C (Mark)
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Im just praying Suttner doesnt come on, have Wimmer as 1st sub haha

    18. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Vardy hattrick today and a 0:0 tomorrow. Everyone agree? K. Tnx. 🙂

      1. Oven Glover
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I like you

      2. VFORVANDETA
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        +42 😎

      3. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Ideally Burnley to win 1-0 with Ward scoring, but each to their own 😉

        1. CloudSky
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Elliot needs to get a peno save then. That could work.

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

        0-0 tomorrow, Leicester CS for Maguire and maybe some goal involvement please!

    19. Ambrosiana Inter
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Reg the uproar caused by newly created teams that win the weekly prizes,I d like to ask
      Do the likes of Mark,Jonty ecc ecc have any power to stop this by creating a rule ? Are they involved into decision making or are they just players like us?

    20. Digital-Real
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Has a Gross winning goal written all over this

      1. Differential C (Mark)
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Nah, a winning asst more likely

    21. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      gross has returned 5/7 gws but people arent getting him in because his expected assists is 0.001? ohkay

      1. rdamjan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        We will bring him in now, but he will blank in next 7. It`s always like this.

    22. rdamjan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      C`mon Virgil get a goal