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Dugout Discussion – Bournemouth vs Arsenal

The first of two Sunday fixtures gets underway at 1.30pm as Bournemouth welcome Arsenal to the Vitality Stadium.

Both sides have failed to pick up a clean sheet over the previous four Gameweeks, with the Cherries ranked bottom for both big chances conceded (12) and goals against (10).

That could be good news for the Gunners’ Alexandre Lacazette, who has failed to score in each of his last seven league outings.

Despite that recent drought, the Frenchman is the top captaincy pick for this match among Fantasy Premier League managers and ninth overall, claiming 2.2% of armbands.

However, there’s no spot in the squad for Alexis Sanchez as speculation over his future gathers pace in the January transfer window.

Elsewhere for the Gunners, Aaron Ramsey returns to the bench after recovering from a hamstring problem – he averaged 5.4 points per match (ppm) prior to injury.

Arsenal recent lack of resilience also looks promising for Eddie Howe’s side.

The Cherries were ranked first for shots inside the box (50) over the previous four, with Callum Wilson in fine form – only Harry Kane managed more shots on target (10 to seven).

And Jordon Ibe also boasts some eye-catching underlying stats – he ranked second for both shots (17) and key passes (13) over Gameweek 19-22.

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  1. @fpl_phenom
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    20 Jan 17:30 24 Newcastle (H) 2
    31 Jan 20:00 25 West Brom (H) 2
    03 Feb 12:30 26 Burnley (A) 3
    10 Feb 17:30 27 Leicester (H) 3

    doubtful Jesus is available for over another 3 weeks so we should have Kun nailed for these fixtures....

    got to be worth it surely....

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

      rumours are those numbers at the end of each line is the number of goals he will score 😮

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        ha ha, very good!

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

      happy owner here, my captain for sure against Newcastle and WB

    3. Sims
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      If you're trying to convince yourself u should get him. Personally I think he is an overrated fpl player this season when there is so much better value elsewhere

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

        Agreed. Especially with Sterling being the top City scorer this season.

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

          Also important to realise he plays for a team with the most important spots

          Would I have aguero over ota kdb sterling I don't think so

      2. Klip Klopp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        If you were to double up on city attackers, who you would double up with then?

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

          Kdb or silva if he's back

    4. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Leicester game is before Champions league so that may mean Aguero rested for that one

    5. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      You should add the cup games too - may give more of an idea of rotation ?

  2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Daniels hooked

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

      CS cemented

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

      Srs? Lol@ people who still hang on to the idea that this guy is a good fantasy asset.

  3. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Average up 1.5.

    3 - Bellerín (39)
    2 - Mustafi (29)
    1 - Chambers (27)

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

      not good

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

      I swapped bellerin to Mustafi 🙁

    3. Differentiator
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Eek. from hardly any players either

  4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Not a suprise but Salah starts

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

      Source?

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

        Bemba Da

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

      Source?

    3. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Source?

    4. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Sauce ? Hollandaise ?

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

      Source?

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

      Sky Sports probably. Media get team sheets well before embargo.

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

    Daniels is just a very poor version of Alonso tbh. Can't defend like Alonso but is no where near as good at attacking.

    1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      So true

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

      ... and his team can't keep clean sheets.

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

    Congratulations Arsenal defender owners. Clean sheet and baps guaranteed.

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      25min to go. CS not confirmed imo

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

        😛

    2. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Chucky 2.0

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

        Who is she?

    3. TooDifficuIt
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      yeah keep jinx it they might lose them

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

        well done

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

          😆

    4. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Say it again?

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

    Salah, Firmino & Mane 😎

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

      Makes no difference now but...

      Karius; Gomez, Matip, Lovren, Robertson; Can, Wijnaldum, Ox; Mane, Firmino, Salah.

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

        No Couts ??

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

          Rested

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

          Still Tosun!

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

    Daniels deserved to get hooked with the amount of space Bellerin had for the goal.

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

    How are people in 10k with players from this game? Amazing feat really.

    1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Bellerin is not that bad FPL wise. He has slowly but steadily got a lot of points

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

        Hes actually 4th highest scoring defender. Mind blown.

        1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Yup

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

          Shut the Front Door he is!

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

        You got that right, it's now 2 goals in 2 games after just 2 in his previous 97 league games.

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

        You must not be paying attention

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

      Arsenal fans and those that jump on fixture bandwagons

  10. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Bou FFS score pls.bellerin 15 pointer. Shit

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Yes, no cs.

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

    Bournemouth deserve relegation

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      True. How can they get beaten by this Arsenal!!
      Howe is as clueless as Wenger.

  12. Chenku╰☆╮
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Not a surprise but he starts.. and that bench my word

  13. drughi
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Gomez starts

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

      3rd sub

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

        ouch

  14. Klip Klopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    I don't think Jordan Ibe has scored a premier league goal yet #dreadful

  15. Fresh_From_Desh
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Think majority are players would like a Bournemouth goal!

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

      Result ha ha

  16. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    FFS Rival brought in Bellerin this GW...

  17. Mr. Funny Name
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Coutinho dropped!!!!

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Oh no I captained coutinho.. atleast VC is kola (cs confirmed)

  18. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Man City 4 - 2 Liverpool

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

      next season ?

    2. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      You misplaced the teams.. LIV is home.. score is right though

  19. barracuda
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    How was Tosun yesterday fellas? Any glances?

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

      Nothing special. Wait on him.

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

      Energetic and has a decent touch

    3. barracuda
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers boys

  20. GaGa Over Gazzaniga!!
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Coutinho benched!!!!!!!!!

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

    Damn. Might actually get Bellend in for the next 3

  22. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Wilson GOAL

  23. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    What a forking goal

  24. CloudSky
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Lol @Arsenal?

  25. GOTHAM City F.C.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    CS gone

  26. @fpl_phenom
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Ok so iv got 2 plans please give your favourite:

    ( A for -4 )
    Morata > Kun
    Otamendi > Stones
    DCL > Ayew

    ( B for free )
    Morata > Vardy
    Christensen > Alonso

    Current Team:
    DDG
    Otamendi Jones Christensen
    Salah Sterling Son Arnautovic Lingard
    Kane Morata
    --------------------------------------------------
    Elliot Ogbonna DCL Holgate

    2FT’s
    £0.4M ITB
    OR: 3768

  27. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    YESSSSSS

  28. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    WILSONNNNNNNN

  29. El-Kloppico
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    CS breaker.. great!

  30. WE GO FOR IT
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    WILSONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN! GET IN MY BOY!