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

    Milner better than Hendo. Who agrees?

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

      Me

    2. Steinburg FC
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      me, and is a warrior!

    3. liiusions
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I doubt any Liverpool fan who watches them week in week out would. However Milner has been very good the past few games he's played. Liverpool play much better when hendos in the team though

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

        Will Keita replace Henderson? He's certainly as mouthy

        1. Dr Van Nostrand
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Keita is not a DM will replace Can as sounds like he's off

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

      Both the same IMO. Need a better defensive midfielder

    5. Dr Van Nostrand
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Both are meh

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

      Agreed, but different positions tbf. Hendo was good going forward for a couple seasons before the plantar fasciitis ruined him

  2. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    What a week to captain Gayle!

  3. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Lascelles assist for sure?

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      You'll be posting 'Elliot assist?' soon enough I'm sure...

  4. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Bournemouth are shocking

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

    Which 3 West Brom attackers for GW31?

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

      Dawson hegazi evans

    2. Rsforstar
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      lord rondon ofc 😉

    3. Niemi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Rondon, Rodriguez and Sturridge

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

    At least Ibe will get recalled to the squad after this performance from Bournemouth

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

    Golden question, how is Mighty Mane looking?
    Involved in play? Bandwagon justified?

    1. SiSenõr90
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Mane performs better in UCL

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

      Nah but Bobby also similar to mane. No impact

      1. A Team Of James McCleans
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Really glad I bought both of them then

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

        Not sure what game you've been watching then

    3. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Mane had been awful.

      1. Over Midwicket
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Has*

    4. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Invisible. But Liverpool are going forward a lot so he could well get something.

  8. A Team Of James McCleans
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Pros and cons of owning Bournemouth players:
    + Have a game gw31
    – Everything else

    1. JJO
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      more like
      - false hope
      ------------------ everything else

  9. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Bournemouth are a pub team.

  10. F4L
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Mcburnie brace. On my bench 🙁

    1. Bury94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Same!

  11. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Get the fook out of my team Zerovic and Franshite...

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

      Franshite hahaha

  12. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    I love you Dwight Gayle 😀 😀 😀 what a buzzzzzzzz

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      You seriously own him?

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Hahahaha 🙂 no!!! I’m a Newcastle fan mate! Clues in the name 🙂

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

    Come on Wales!

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

      Ban!

  14. Differentiator
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Duffy hit the bar.

    This guy will never score 🙁

  15. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Think I'll bench Wilson next week and he can stay there until 31

  16. Dacra
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Jones to Daniels with gw31 in mind isn't looking like it was the best move..

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

      Exact same here, total disaster transfer....

  17. Prøfeßör …
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Why can't Duffy score? 🙁

  18. Over Midwicket
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    So glad Simon Francis is getting his due. Garbage, pathetic player playing on the worst defence in the league.

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

    Spewing, got that melt Daniels in yesterday, instead of VvD. Donkey muppet.

  20. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Bournemouths warm weather training in Portugal has worked well

    1. Sandy Ravage
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Bournemouth is warm weather for the Toon Army

      1. tiger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Haha, maybe this is what Rafa booked in for warm weather training then 😀

  21. Sims
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    bournemouth are a championship team. FACT

    1. drughi
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      beat chelsea 3-0 though

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

        wigan beat city

    2. gunner 2727
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      No they are definitely in the premier league and have been for a few years....

  22. Over Midwicket
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Remind me why I benched my Burnley defender? Sigh. Come on Saints.

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Completely forgot about that game, realising I have Pope is like finding a tenner in an old coat.

  23. drughi
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Need some CS to be erased in the second half

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

    I’ve had two defenders who should have scored already this week (Duffy & VVD) but have had a couple of pieces of luck elsewhere so can’t really complain.

    1. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      When should vvd have scored?

  25. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Yellow card and early subbing for Salah would be ideal

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Reported.

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Good, hopefully Mark can make it happen

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

          😆

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

      No need for a resting.

  26. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    anyone else thought van dijk scored when liverpool scored only to find out it was Can

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      James Milner?

      1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        What about Milner?

        1. Fred54
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Your post reads like fake James Milner twitter...

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

    I want my players to score me points.

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

      Dare to dream

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Is that how fpl works ?

    3. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I don't. I'd rather Salah scores no more points

      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        How many times have you posted this ? . I don't mind people saying it once but spamming it is so annoying .

        1. Bubz
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Cry me a river Adam

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

            ignore him he is just grumpy

            1. *Reformed-Character*
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 3 months ago

              Troll

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

                is that the only word u know?

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

    Do people actually have Gayle!?

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Nah

  29. We Will Klopp you
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    So which leprechaun did Duffy piss off?

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

      Shot off target

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

    I remember submitting a question to the Scoutcast about whipping boys that Jonty took up. Feels like I should have added Bournemouth. Have Wilson, was going to add Daniels for 31 but decidedly twitchy about that plan now.