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. TooDifficuIt
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    just woke up which game to watch that doesn't make me sleep again

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

      Should be goals at Anfield as Moyes' bus can't stay parked forever at 1 nil down

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

        Good timing lol

      2. TooDifficuIt
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        yeah i figured

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

    RV(L)PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP

  3. Differentiator
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Jammy Hegazi owners crying into their cereal

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

    Quaner assist

    WAGON!

  5. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Taxi for Pardew...

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

    UPPP the Irish!! Now come on you scots later

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

    Swansea better score now ffs

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

    SALAHHHHHHHHHH

  9. SirStevieG
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    EL CAPITANOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

    YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

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

    Bournemouth denied a pen.

    Unlucky Stanislas owners.

  11. CRO KLOPP
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Salahhhh

  12. Grand Thibauto
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Salah Goal Ox assist

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

    In Salah we trust. (C)

  14. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Nice one Mo

  15. The Enlightener
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    That guy again!

  16. Pooodle
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    I hate Charlie Daniels.

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

    SALAHH

  18. Bring the Cavalry
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Salah is ridiculous

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

    VIVA SALAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

  20. The Enlightener
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Ox assist

  21. Fred54
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Unlucky Salah non-captain owners.

    1. Ziro
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Why?

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

        Every point he gets average goes up 1.7ish

  22. JJO
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Salah

  23. Mackans
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Mark... LOL

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

      What Mark

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Did he not captain Salah?

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

        No he captained Kane..

    3. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Mark never captains Salah.

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

        yesterday pm said he was sticking with Salah (c).
        Twitchy pre-deadline fingers on the buttons!!

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

    Daniels was a great transfer in this week. Oh dear. Have dunk first sub as well

  25. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    SALALAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA
    CHUCKY IN HEAVEN

    1. Jar Jar Winks
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Gary Neville moan and groan?

  26. Jar Jar Winks
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Merci Salah

  27. F4L
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Kane captainers 😆

    1. The Enlightener
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      It's alright. He'll get a brace at the very least.

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Looking doubtful

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

    Ox assist

  29. G-Whizz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    So needed that! Thank you Mo!!!

  30. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Saw it coming!!!!! GET IN SALAH!!!!!!!!