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Dugout Discussion – Saturday

Saturday continues with five afternoon kick-offs, as an array of Gameweek 31 assets audition for our squads.

Three of the eight teams involved next weekend are at home today, with Everton and Huddersfield Town perhaps under the main focus.

At Goodison Park, Fantasy managers will be assessing the merits of Theo Walcott and Gylfi Sigurdsson, along with full-backs Seamus Coleman and Leighton Baines. All four start for the Toffees against Brighton, as they bid to make our line-ups for a Gameweek 31 visit to Stoke City.

But the Seagulls arrive on Merseyside in outstanding form, having fired more shots than any other team over the last four Gameweeks and with Glenn Murray – the fourth most signed player before today’s deadline – boasting five goals in as many matches.

Meanwhile, Huddersfield Town’s options will also be under scrutiny.

Steve Mounie, Rajiv van la Para and Alex Pritchard are among the names to be considered as the Terriers host Swansea City at the John Smiths Stadium today.

West Brom’s squad is certainly more off the radar, with our expectations perhaps limited to their threat at set-pieces. Nonetheless, Alan Pardew’s side have one more opportunity to impress before Gameweek 31 when they take on Leicester City at The Hawthorns.

Elsewhere, Newcastle host Southampton and West Ham United take on Burnley, with Marko Arnautovic perhaps the most notable asset on show over those two encounters.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Krafty Werks
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    For 31, which do you prefer? Thanks.

    A - Firmino, Zaha (if looking a likely starter), Coleman.
    or
    B - Benteke, Mane, Baines.

    1. RashFraud
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Close but I'd go B

    2. Victor6359
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      B

  2. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Next weeks deadline cant come quick enough to Wildcard!

    1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      This. I think I’ll be hitting that WC at 11:30:01....

    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Aye. Time to take out the trash.

  3. RashFraud
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Should one be worried about Walcott's injury?

    #AskingForAFriend 😛

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Can’t see him playing next week but wait for update

    2. Dr. DOOM
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Even if he plays in 31, you expect more than 2? I don't.

      1. RashFraud
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Maybe 3 like today

        1. Dr. DOOM
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah, 3 is good

    3. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Wait for prognosis but I doubt he’d be risked after a win today.

      Also, as an Arsenal fan, I can tell you he has a pretty bad injury record.

  4. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Baines or Coleman next week? Could Baines be on pens after Rooney miss?

  5. Zilla
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Kane will save our GW yeah?

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      No. It was Mahrez

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

    What a shoddy day of footie...Mahrez the only shining light (tut tut mentioned him in hot topic a while back)

    Hopefully a few prices for Mahrez!

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      3rd GW I've owned him...

  7. N00B
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    It's so annoying when you have many points on bench. Kenedy owner here 🙁

  8. The Martinis
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Does it matter when you play free hit?

  9. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Walcott is FPL gold.

    So glad I have had him for the last 4 gameweeks.

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      😆

      Case of groupthink?

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        YES!

        1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Ul mate, it's really difficult to not get caught up in the things. I'm glad I've ignored 31, on balance I'd say more have been hurt than helped by 31 planning.

  10. Dr. DOOM
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    So i guess Alonso out on WC for everyone here?

    1. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Eh? Why.

  11. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    For free next week:
    A) Jayew --> Wilson
    B) Jayew --> King
    C) Naughton --> Baines/Coleman
    D) Gundo --> Shaq (have allen already)

    playing wc gw32 or 33

    1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      B

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

      B. King Hattie confirmed next week. Its nostalgia time. Coleman baines

  12. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Quaner and wally to King and hud mid or maybe towsend for a -4 worth it?
    Want to have some interest next week otherwise it will be so dull

    1. Bragazeti
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Huddersfield mid is below average

      1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        0.1 off stanislas 🙁

    2. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Ask again tomorrow.

      1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Will do lol

  13. Alex_thekid
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    The average on fpl discovery is only like 18 points must be wrong not updated yet? Anyone know what the correct average is please

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      It's correct.

    2. Dr. DOOM
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      That is correct i believe

    3. Monkey Hanger
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Why should it be wrong? Shit week, 30 is a great score.

    4. Oven Glover
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I hope it doesn’t get past 20 this gw.

      1. Dr. DOOM
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        All depends on Kane

        1. Oven Glover
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Have him (C) so won’t have any effect for me.

    5. Garlana
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I'm on 15 points, nobody came through, lots of utd and pool players blanked

    6. Alex_thekid
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      37 after bps with Alonso Sterling and Kane captain left to play so will probably be average after all the matches have been played?

      1. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        No. You are miles ahead.

    7. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Im on 12 points.

    8. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      25 points with J.Ayew's contribution, pre bonus

  14. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Virgil Van Dijk will score a goal in the next few game weeks.

    1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      We have been saying that for a while though...

    2. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      That'll make it 1 goal this season

      What incredible attacking prowess

    3. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I had him earlier in the season for Saints (obviously), every game was the same, he'd get one great chance and over the bar it would go.

  15. I Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Mahrez (v) and Mee first sub. Wouldn't mind if Kane calls in sick.

    1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Me to

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        *too

    2. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      ditto

  16. AF90
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Mahrez could be the hero of my season, had him for 4 GW's & he's got 3 double figure returns & captained him today!

    Walcott on the other hand....

  17. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Might buy Zaha for the bgw if he comes on and so much as touches the ball

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Cool

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I preferred you when you were Grim reaper

  18. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    I have 3 lpool, Shaq and dawson for next week.

    Lilely to get stanislas and king for a hit to make it 7 dgw players (assuming wally injured)

    Is there anyone else worth getting to move to - 8??

    Fab Elliot
    Alonso vvd dawson chilwell ogbonna
    Salah eriksen son shaq rlc
    Kane firm ayew

    Thanks

    1. Mr. Jenkins
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Sigurdsson for Eriksen?

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Everton away form horrid tho

  19. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    wait why are people badmouthing alonso?

    1. Dr. DOOM
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I love Alonso but returns have not been good and the extra funds would help.

    2. MrZ
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I didn't badmouthing him, although i lost .2 value from him

  20. Kushal
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    pope > lossl
    And
    Walcott > siggy or stanislas (-4) ? Good moves?

    1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Stanislas Im thinking

    2. JÆKS ⭐
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Doing the same

  21. Zilla
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Want Fulham and Wolves to be promoted, good teams.

  22. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Who to replace Alonso,Walcott,Depoitre with?

    3 of
    Schindler, Bauer, Cook
    Siggy,zaha,pritchard,la parra, stanislas
    Tosun,Benteke,King,Mounie

    1. Dr. DOOM
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      1 2/5 3

      1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah Im thinking something similar. 1,2/5,2 I think. A lot depends on performance of bournemouth and palace

  23. Victor6359
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Argh pesky kids getting in the way of me changing Kane to Mahrez captain. Ah well, hopefully Harry boy will equal it tomorrow 🙂

  24. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    West Ham fans are a disgrace. The Burnley bench had to shelter kids.

    They should be deducted 10 points and relegated.

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Well done Burnley for some quick thinking.

      https://twitter.com/SkyJohnnyP/status/972510889298612227

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Surely taking kids to watch a West Ham match counts as child cruelty in the first place?

  25. Now I'm Panicking
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    All the teams with the best fixtures this week still to play, this may have been the best week to FH!

    1. jia you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Hehe, triple Chelsea, Ars & City + Mahrez sorted 🙂

  26. Zilla
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    If you have like 6 players only for GW31, would you WC on GW32 or wait till 33?

  27. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Are BPS confirmed for 3pm's yet?

  28. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    *** Free Hit activated ***

    😎

    1. Victor6359
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Just about to do the same 🙂

  29. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Walcott to Zaha might be a move if he comes off bench today and does well.

  30. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Any news on a Walcott review?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      There isn't a review. He didn't even touch the ball.

    2. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Didn't touch the ball