Dugout Discussion
24 February 2018 1612 comments
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After a 1-1 stalemate at the King Power, we turn our attentions to five mid-afternoon matches.

Liverpool’s home encounter with West Ham United will be the focal point for many.

Mohamed Salah is again the top captain pick by Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers as he goes in search of a thirteenth double-digit points haul of the season.

Backed by over 1.6m with the armband – including 77 of the top 100 managers – the Egyptian has already delivered a 15-point return against the Hammers back in Gameweek 11.

The Reds are one of four teams among the 3pm contingent who are guaranteed to play in Gameweek 31, with the likes of Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk also among the key targets.

Another of those sides, Bournemouth, entertain a Newcastle United outfit with a single clean sheet in their last 11 on the road.

Owned by 9.8%, Callum Wilson is their most popular pick on the back of 12-point hauls against both Arsenal and Chelsea in the last five Gameweeks.

Yet with two goals and as many assists in four since returning from injury, Junior Stanislas (0.9% owned) could be worth considering as a differential in midfield.

West Brom and Huddersfield also play in Gameweek 31 and go head-to-head at The Hawthorns in a vital six-pointer.

Encouragingly for the Baggies, Salomon Rondon has scored in each of his last two home matches across all competitions.

Meanwhile, the Terriers arrive with a woeful away record, failing to score in ten of their 13 road trips. However, David Wagner’s side will be buoyed by a 4-1 hammering of Bournemouth last time out, with Alex Pritchard and Steve Mounie both delivering double-figure tallies.

Elsewhere, Pascal Gross and Jose Izquierdo could be instrumental as Brighton welcome Swansea to the Amex Stadium.

The German has scored all five of his goals at home, playing a part in 60% of the Seagulls’ strikes in front of their own supporters. Izquierdo, meanwhile, welcomes the Swans on the back of successive goals against West Ham and Stoke in the previous two Gameweeks.

Finally, Burnley will look to rectify a run of one clean sheet in nine when Southampton make their way to Turf Moor. With the Clarets set for a kind run-in to the campaign, a return to resilient ways could bring the likes of Ben Mee back into consideration for some Wildcard squads.

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  1. sully29
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Tammy Abraham goal

    1. Johnny 8
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Boo

  2. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Brighton Cleanies gone

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Ffs

  3. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    TAMMYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

    Deflection off Duffy - MAYBE OG

  4. Thiga
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    FFS WHEN WILL I GET MY DUFFY CLEANIE??

    1. Total Foot 5
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Ha.same boat w/ dunk
      Think we need to drop n go w burn.

  5. Patch
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Please be Ayew

    1. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Ayew Okay ?

      1. Patch
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Phew my Nemesis has Duffy so as long as clear Ur gone I'm happy

  6. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    F**k off Brighton DF

  7. sully29
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Bloody Duffy.

  8. Bouncebackability
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    And there it is FFS.

  9. GE
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Hate you Duffy

  10. the snazzy viking
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    glad I didn't play Duffy now 😀

    ML rival has him off the bench if Sterling doesn't play

    1. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      or relieved that he didn't get a CS is more accurate

  11. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    naughton???!??!?!?! or am i being too hopeful

  12. Speédy
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Only Burnley with a cs then.

  13. sully29
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Salah and Mane off.

  14. MTPockets
      8 years, 1 month ago

      damnit dunk

    • Viper
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Dunk own goal

      1. Effe
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        FFS from 6 to 0 instantly

    • SirStevieG
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      No Gomez thank god!!!

      Come on down Mariappa 😀

    • Zilla
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Klopp you idiot.

    • Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Tammy Wynette goal

    • Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Dunk OG .. Record

    • Differentiator
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Abraham gets Swansea off the mark, as his shot takes a deflection off Dunk and beats Ryan

      Dunk looking for another OG?

    • diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      FFS Brighton. Come on Southampton!

    • Steinburg FC
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Salah off

    • Bouncebackability
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Not only do I lose a double Brighton cleanie, I get a f*cking own goal as well.

      LOL.

    • Maddamotha
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Salah really does hate the baps.. amazing

    • Toby Lerone
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Lewis Dunk haha.

    • Rik Waller
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Chills from the Scottish anthem

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Gonna hump England here....

    • Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Why is Daniels on 1 point?

      1. FPL_Hazards
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Subbed

      2. Sim Simma
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Taken off at half-time

      3. Toby Lerone
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        God dragged off at half time

    • Stupendous
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Lossl Maguire VVD Daniels

      Great stuff!!!

    • Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      VVD .... please score

    • Total Foot 5
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Tark and bardsley when and will they start again for Burnley?
      Or Osafe to go for long ?