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. Robben Mee Blind
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Double Burnley CS gone 🙁

  2. TheRealDog
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Duffy's best contribution was when they conceded and he still got one bonus point. What a waste.

  3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Dunk get outaa my team

  4. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    No games with a CS so far. Happy I didn't get VVD in for - 4

    1. Patch
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Nice one mate, only take a hit from the mid forward

      1. LǝgleSs e|even
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Patch question. Did the gods put you away for posting earlier? The missing S

        1. Patch
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Lol I'm ok with the Allah Ending 🙂

          Pity about the bonus but overall on par with most...just waiting for my Wally Happiness to kick in soon!

  5. rdamjan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Can`t wait to get my 3 bonus points from Dunk. #butland

    1. GE
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Nice one

  6. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    100 goals scored in Europe scored so far this season.
    Man city - real
    And
    Liverpool

    1. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      +Ayr United.

  7. Hart-ake
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Ouch. Double Burnley CS gone.

  8. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Utd Chelsea 0-0 confirmed

  9. GE
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Thank you Gabbiadini!

  10. Stupendous
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Not a single clean sheet anywhere

  11. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Keep those baps Can

  12. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Where's the AOA chip when you need it?!?!

  13. Boomerang V
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    I hate this short corners by Liverpool 🙁

    VVD will never score

    All clean sheets gone now wth Duffy saying goodbye

    1. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      If you watch the first goal. He was close, went over him and Can put it in

  14. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    A Martina CS would be nice boost this week, given the lack of CSs...

    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      If you own Martina you deserve no CS

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        😀

        I bought him whilst I was playing casually. Is he not nailed? 🙂

  15. The Enlightener
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Ben Mee so useless. So very very useless.

    1. barracuda
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Was it his fault?

    2. Zebras
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Harsh. He was man of the match ffs.

  16. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone else lose all CSs today?

    1. livingbeetroot
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      seriously?

    2. Norman Conquest
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      if jones dosnt play then yes got a robo assist though

    3. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Have you seen the scores?

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

      Played 3 at the back all wiped out only Lloris between the sticks with a chance now.

  17. livingbeetroot
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Liverpool's xg in this game is 92

  18. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Was Tammy's shot on target?

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      According to BBC. Wrong to give it Dunk(og) if so

  19. Desperately Seeking Dusan
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    It would be ironic if we all got Wilson for GW31 and he end so up benched. Not inconceivable given Bournemouth scoring 2 after he’s gone off.

    1. TallestJohn
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Could happen but he'll at least get a run out of some sort which is better than nothing. I still think Howe prefers him to Defoe

  20. GE
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Should have get in Robertson instead of VVD..

  21. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Lovely.

    Dunk OG for me. Cleansheet was close.
    90th minute equalizer against Pope.
    No CS for van Dijk.

  22. Speédy
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Three words
    Fook off Gabbi

    1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Foook gabbi

  23. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Gabbiadini. Effing up FPL scores for many years ... 😕

  24. Rik Waller
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Rainer you jinxed my Burnley cs

    1. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      yeah ffs rainer

  25. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Will Firmino manage to nick those 3 baps?

    1. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Hope not

  26. Chris_H
    • 17 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    So glad I played my All Out Attack chip this week 😎

  27. SirStevieG
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Salah no baps 🙁

    1. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      good good

    2. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      He might if Ox loses one

  28. MTPockets
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Well Dunk vs Naughton was a bit moot.

    • Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      0 clean sheets this gw so far. 2 points from 3 defenders for me 😆 dunk and Naughton

    • FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      fook off gabbi, fook off brighton scores, and fook off antonio. sums it up really