Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – Brighton vs Stoke

Gameweek 12 comes to its conclusion at the Amex Stadium this evening as Brighton entertain Stoke at 8pm.

For the hosts, Pascal Gross has been the standout asset in Fantasy Premier League (FPL).

Sitting in over 19% of FPL squads, the playmaker has averaged 7.2 points per match (ppm) in front of his own fans – when on the pitch, he’s played a part in 83% of their home goals.

Four strikes in the Seagulls’ last three league outings have brought Glenn Murray (5.8) onto our radars as a potential budget frontman – over 112,000 acquired him for Gameweek 12.

Up against a defence that has conceded at least twice in six of their last eight, Murray is the most captained player for tonight’s encounter, handed the armband by 6,868 managers compared with Gross’ 3,904 backers.

The Potters’ two most popular players, Eric Choupo-Moting (5.8%) and Xherdan Shaqiri (5.3%), have struggled on their travels, with just an away assist between them (for the latter) in five road trips.

Yet the duo’s home form means that, overall, they’ve still averaged a decent 4.0 and 4.5 ppm respectively this season. And clashes with Palace and Swansea in the next three could warrant further attention for the midfield pair.

Brighton, though, have been fairly resilient at home – league leaders Manchester City, in a 2-0 win in Gameweek 1, are the only side to have scored more than one goal away to Chris Hughton’s men.

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

    Both of these look like they'll be pretty comfortable come May. So, who goes down?? Pick your 3

    A. Palace
    B. West Ham
    C. West Brom
    D. Swansea
    E. Bournemouth
    F. Huddersfield
    G. Newcastle
    H. Everton

    1. SuperMario
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      C, D, F

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

        This, although maybe B over F

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

    Keep Aguero or shift.. fed up of rotation.

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

      Wait for CL this week. If he's benched hold and get Morata week after

    2. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Keeping

    3. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Same problem here. Think I will sell. Will ait for UCL game and make a decision. I even cant make him captain vs Hudd. Crazy!

    4. SuperMario
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Hold till champions league etc.

      1. Homer21
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        You're only always trying to second guess pep, basically he's just not nailed enough for that price tag imo

        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Points win prizes at the end of the day. He'll outscore Lukaku and Morata even with less minutes imo

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

      You wont crack the top 100k with a premium striker who keeps getting rotated

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

    Genuinely don’t understand the assist rule. Surely this decision is incorrect and it will be reviewed?

    https://mobile.twitter.com/Jadamo_/status/932716239411204096/photo/1

    1. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      The ball isn’t by Chou’s head. It’s on its way back in off Bruno’s back

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

          I'd say that's a second touch on his head

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

          Ahh the picture is correct!!

          Ridiculous, needs reviewed

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

          Yes, it's clear there. It's like a half-volley.

        4. CloudSky
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Woah, this is as clear as it gets.

        5. rivercityransom
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          that is definitely an assist

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

        Okay maybe the picture is not correct .... still an assist 😆

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

      Guys all of you egt together and write a letter to the FPL team and im sure they will over turn their decision. #JusticeforChoupowners

  4. CloudSky
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Kane and Vardy, the only effing melons in my team. Who would have thought really...

    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    I think McAuley got a touch there, McAuley G Izquierdo A to be confirmed.

  5. SilkySkills
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Mans said give us assist, fpl said Choupo not hot

    1. SuperMario
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      ?

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

        Google it

  6. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Izquierdo 0.0% ownership

    Differential.

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

      This kinda reminds me of Mawson last season if it looks right it is right.

  7. SuperMario
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Holy cow - thank you Chupo! 🙂

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

    Can someone posts some twitter links to the Choupo assist? Haven't seen any.

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

      At least you realise it was an assist

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

        No worries, #JusticeForChoupo

  9. @fpl_phenom
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Would you guys Captain Kane out of these 3:

    Kane Lukaku Morata

    Do I keep doubling down until he hauls?......

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

    These two defences are atrocious. Lukaku (C) this weekend and then Salah (C) next midweek.

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Do you have Kane?

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

        Yes. 0 goals in 3 games while in my team so I won't be giving him the armband.

        1. @fpl_phenom
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          I understand... Baggies look so poor though....

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

    Rodney incoming

  12. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Big Shaq 1 goal 4 assist since i brought him in on WC GW6. Great option when fit

    1. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Lovely little player

    2. Pumpkinhead
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      100%

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

        *when fit*

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

      But the mans not hot

  13. Alex_thekid
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    My team
    Pope
    Ward Azpill moreno
    Salah Sane Richarlison Shaqiri
    Morata Niasse Kane
    Guess the odd 1 out

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

      The one taking up most funds. The one you captained?

  14. Monkey Hanger
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    No players tonight. Have to admit it is making me feel queasy. Average today up by 3.7pts.

      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      + autosubs to come on. Not ideal

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

        And Aguero cappers with Salah, Chelsea, Lukaku VC

      2. Monkey Hanger
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        + Aguero caps pts.

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

      that not including auto subs and Aguero owners vice captainers I assume

    2. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Wait until the autosubs kick in

      It will be up by 10 points

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

    Love Shaaaaaaaaq, Love Shaaaaaaaaaaaq, Love Shaq baby!

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

      NBA fan?

  16. Jay_
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Gross only 1 bps behind Choupo now, its inevitable that he overtakes

    • FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I prefer to trust the pro’s with their actual cameras and equipment to us lot with slowed down pictures from laptops with about ten pixels in them!

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

        You'd know best Zouma

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

        I dont.

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

        Ach cmon it’s clear as day even through a Nokia 3310

        1. Jam0sh
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Don't mock Nokia 3310. The best mobile phone

    • Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Giz a yellow, Grobber

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

        Let it go man. I apologize on behalf of OPTA.

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

        Fun fact: Eels are "mostly blind and use a radarlike system of electrical pulses to navigate and find food"

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

        had given up on the argument, but this is clear as day....

      4. Syd.
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Give it a rest please

      5. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Should be given to Choupo. Hits Bruno then bounces off choupo's head

      6. JJO
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Oh ffs just faking stop it
        No contact
        No change of direction of the ball
        No reaction from Choupa after it,he didnt even know where the ball is

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

          Do you actually not see it or are just taking the piss?

        2. Poppa
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Do you have eyes?

        3. maverickga
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Really.. no reaction? Did you see him celebrate the goal?

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

            Yeah after 5 seconds

        4. JJO
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Im watching the game
          Angle from goal to goal
          Clear non assist,couldnt be clearer

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

            You should work for OPTA. They are blind too.

          2. JJO
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            Are you guys watching it on radio?

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

        sorry mate. you are right but you must give it a go or you will go mad..

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

          Too late on the last point. Come 90 mins I'm sure I'll be over it... maybe 😉

      8. Isco Disco
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Oh man...That should definitely be a Choupo assist. Guess peeps from FPl towers don't own Choupo. #JusticeForChoupo

    • GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Is Surman nailed-on? Any tactical changes that might threaten his starting spot?

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

      Forget about the Chupo assist, the real crime here is Brighton not getting a penalty in first half and Shawcross seeing a red card as a result.

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

        Can I get any points for that?

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

        Never a red IMO. maybe yellow. Angle too tight for a clear goalscoring opp

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

        Wouldn't be a red

    • Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Time for The Robot!

    • Syd.
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Left peg off

    • tutankamun
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Shaq off

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

        Love Shaq

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

      Rodney Trotter will inevitably get the winner and winning goal BAPS.

    • Pumpkinhead
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Crouch goal incoming.

    • fedolefan
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Worryingly, it appears both sides are settling for a point. Ugh.

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

      Should have went to Specsavers Optaticians 😉

    • Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Hughes taking the point