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Dugout Discussion – Thursday

The curtain comes down on the second of four quick-fire festive Gameweeks this evening as Crystal Palace welcome Arsenal to Selhurst Park.

Up against the only side yet to keep a clean sheet in front of their own fans, the Gunners’ Alexandre Lacazette is the tenth top captain pick for Gameweek 20, handed the armband by 2.1% of Fantasy Premier League managers.

Having found the net in each of the last two, Mesut Ozil is the visitors’ form player, though Alexis Sanchez was back on the scoresheet against Liverpool last time out.

Both are owned by just 2% and could prove big differentials this evening.

Tonight’s teamsheet brings good news for the 11% still holding Sead Kolasinac, as he returns to the starting XI for the first time in four Gameweeks as the visitors revert to a wing-back set-up

The hosts, meanwhile, welcome back Christian Benteke from suspension. He bagged a goal and assist in his previous league appearance away to Swansea to hint at a return to form, though it’s Wilfried Zaha who has been the Eagles’ most impressive attacker of late.

Stationed up top in a front two, he has scored or assisted in five of his six home matches since returning from injury.

That output has been key to a run that’s seen Palace score two goals in each of the last six at Selhurst Park and could prove pivotal against an Arsenal rearguard with just two clean sheets in six on the road.

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

    My best friends next door neighbour knows Bentekes sisters cats vet, although he died last year sadly, the vet- not the cat.
    The cats fine btw, dose of the worms at present but let's not dwell on that.
    It's Christmas after all, sort of.

    Where's my brarndy?..

    Where's my trousers for that matter?

  2. mr messi
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Best defender for up to 4.8m?

    1. Tasty Jerk
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Tomkins :p

    2. tm245
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Tomkins

    3. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Tokmins

    4. Essem
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Tomkins

    5. Bruin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Kenny, Duffy, Dunk

  3. Now I'm Panicking
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Tomkins goal

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

    Tomkins goal

  5. Ghost Gooner
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    😡

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

    My second prediction going well so far, right TM? 😀

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

        Yap 😉

  7. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    I hope we (Spurs) go for Zaha, just what we need against them sides that park the bus, a player that can beat a man and create something from nothing

    1. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Agree. Spurs really do miss that when teams sit back.

    2. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      He would be perfect for Spurs I think.

    3. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Him or Richarlison

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Or both? Small club mentality;)

    4. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Palace are in a relegation battle, doubt they'll sell their best player

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Money talks

        1. Tasty Jerk
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          You wont have enough

    5. Tasty Jerk
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I doubt Spurs will break their wage structure for Wilf, hes on 100K a week with us, would take a massive bid as well which i wouldn't see you doing tbh

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        There was interest a year or so ago I remember, maybe even a bid but I’m sure if he knew spurs wanted him he would be interested

        1. Tasty Jerk
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Yes you offered £12 million which was ridiculous /derisory - like i said he signed a 100k a week contract at the start of the season, will take massive money to sell.

          1. THFC4LIFE
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Typical Levy lol

            1. Tasty Jerk
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 5 months ago

              🙂

          2. Tasty Jerk
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            (even if he was interested which im sure he would) players are going for crazy amounts now.

  8. Kiwivillan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Sell Coutinho to free up money to buy Tomkins?

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

      Kane would be easier.

    2. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Huh? No way

    3. Bruin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      NO

  9. Sancidino
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    So typical from Arsenal... Bet they can still find a way to get Benteke scoring

  10. Dream Killers 2.0
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Predictions on which City players will be rested for next game?

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

    assist?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 15 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Townsend

  12. Yozzer
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Townsend starting to produce isn't he

  13. FFSbet.com
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    After DGW which long term options?

    A) VVD/Mustafi + DLC

    B) Gomez + Austin

  14. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 15 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    3 - Sánchez (63)
    2 - Townsend (40)
    1 - Mustafi (31)

  15. MFFista
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Omg, people goes crazy over Sanchez....

    Reckon’ Townsend is essential!

  16. Now I'm Panicking
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Go up Speroni!

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      😀

  17. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Hazard and Christensen to Sanchez and Kenny for a -4?

    1. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      For real? Not before Stoke.

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        I miss having Sanchez in my team.

        1. Pierce34
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Me too, me too.... Favourite FPL player, had him most of last year and was my most captained. Bailed my team out (like he did Arsenal) countless times.

          1. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Such an explosive player. Huge differential, too.

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

      no

    3. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Before Stoke? That move could backfire completely

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Like I'm not used to that already 🙄

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

      Should have sold Hazard earlier.

      1. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Tell me about it.

        Chelsea 0-1 Stoke.

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

        Reply fail?

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

          Sold Sanchez and kept Hazard?
          Sanchez top FPL scorer last season.

  18. tm245
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Wenger has just given up on defensive tactics, now he watches the matches with the rest of us for the entertainment value.

    1. Bruin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      He never ever bothered with defence

  19. the axolotl
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    eurrrrggghhhh townsend just stole 1 of my precious mustafi baps. i shall now hate townsend for ever more with an absolute passion, because i'm a sane normal person who doesn't take this stuff at all seriously.

  20. Shake n Bake
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Any word on when the next scoutcast is?

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

      Before GW23, after FA Cup

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Thank goodness nothing important is happening like a double gameweek

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

          Too many spoons around as it is.

      2. Rash
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        That's ages awayv

  21. AnfieldLad
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Hazard likely to drop before deadline?

    Exact funds for:

    This week: Naughton -> Ota
    Next week: Haz + RLC -> Alli + Arnie

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      He could drop down a ravine for all I care.

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

    Is it a really unforgivable move to not have Kane for the double GW22?

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

      I really don’t want to change my team right now.. it looks awesome. But I think il be punished for not having ‘Arry

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

        If you haven't had Harry the last 2 weeks your team is not awesome

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

      Might need a couch factory.

    3. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Yes TC

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

      Nah I would forgive you.

      Forgiving yourself on the other hand...

    5. Bruin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Link your team

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

        https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/939706/event/20

        I’m thinking Hazard to Alli, Firmino to Kane and De Gea to Foster for a -4

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

      I would suggest you remove your FF account and never play it again

  23. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Today

    Top 10k average 1.1
    Overall average 2.3

    Hopefully a green arrow for me with the RLC autosub 😆

  24. Kiwivillan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Alonso+Coutinho>Tomkins+Townsend -4?

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

      I dare you!

  25. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Bit of a damp squib to finish off the game week. 1 point from Kola & 0 from Diouf subbing four Silva. 101 all out.

  26. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone object to Lukaku > Morata for free?
    Probably captain him aswel

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

      Lukaku at home to Southampton who just conceded 5 against Spurs??

    2. Bruin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Agree with Kiwivillan who else can you get rid of

  27. Mr. Jenkins
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Took in Sanchez for Kane. This just makes my pain a litte bit less

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

      Nice

  28. ★Kuntheman★
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Zaha, fancy yourself in the light blue of City?

  29. 404_FC
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    8 point from lacazette , green arrow coming 🙂

  30. tm245
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    6 points separate 2nd-6th place in the table. Would be a hell of a title chase if City weren't around.