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Dugout Discussion – West Ham vs Man United

Double Gameweek 37 comes to a close at the London Stadium this evening, as West Ham entertain Manchester United at 7.45pm.

The visitors boast three of the top ten players for transfers in ahead of last Friday’s Fantasy Premier League (FPL) deadline.

Paul Pogba (147,000) was second only to Raheem Sterling in midfield, Chris Smalling (133,000) was the most bought defender, while over 68,000 turned to Marcus Rashford up front due to Romelu Lukaku’s ankle injury.

Unfortunately for Rashford’s owners, he drops to the bench as Jose Mourinho makes eight changes as a result of Friday’s 1-0 loss at Brighton. Pogba and Smalling, along with David De Gea, are the only players to retain their starts.

Drafted in by 15,000+, the fit-again Alexis Sanchez is back on the teamsheet tonight. Similar to Pogba, he had two double-figure hauls in his four appearances prior to Gameweek 37.

This evening’s line-up suggests that Sanchez could be handed a role up front, with Antonio Valencia and Luke Shaw operating as wing-backs.

Meanwhile, De Gea – owned by over 45% – is the Red Devils’ most captained player, with over 61,000 handing him the armband.

For the Hammers, Marko Arnautovic (58,000+) was the main draw ahead of their two matches.

While the Austrian chipped in with an assist in the 2-0 win at Leicester, he was somewhat overshadowed by midfield differentials Joao Mario and Mark Noble. Both grabbed a goal apiece to tally 11 and 10 points respectively so far.

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

    In my desperate search for uber-differentials none of them look appealing except lanzini for this one-off punt
    Thoughts on him?

    1. Richd
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      He seems a good punt after watching the game today.

      I’m actually thinking a Watford Player could be very sneaky despite how awful they’ve been at times

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

    son likely to haul? or downgrade him to max 6.2 to do silva --> salah

    or leave as is

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

      Son wouldn't be the first person I'd sub out. I would remove Silva, however.

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

    Ali or Eriksson, who gets mins on Sunday?

  4. dush64
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Stuart Broad just cementing his place at the top of GW37 with 11 more points from Adrian

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

      Is that the Stuart Broad?

      1. Moosie the Staggie
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Yep

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

      Wow he has Adrian. Wowwie

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

    McArthur or Mili for gw 38 ?

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

    Silva downgrade to who? Have arnie and zaha already

    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Looks like Silva could start on Sunday

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

        Thought he was finished for the season?

        1. Syd.
          • 15 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Posted on a City forum tonight by the guy who is usually spot on

          "Appears I misunderstood! Not seen the last of him yet after all! " Oops

      2. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I think David Silva is home for the family.

      3. Moosie the Staggie
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I would love it if he starts as I have Barnes as a problem, as well as Smalling

        1. Moosie the Staggie
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          I'm just going to wait until Sunday and hopefully get some definitive info

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

    Does DDG, lingard and Willian to salah, McArthur and adrien for a -8 sounds ok?

    30 points clear but rival has a free hit. Will leave me with:

    Adrien
    Lowton alonso vert
    Salah sterling McArthur Son Arnie
    Jesus Kane

    Ryan Cedric dunk Barnes

    1. West Hammered
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Sounds really really bad

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

        Feel I need to cover off salah. Does son and William to McArthur and salah for -4 sound any better. I’ll have to play Ryan should DDG not start as mou suggested

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

    Did Jose say anything about resting Smalling or was it just DDG and mentioning that he can rotate?

  9. Powell
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    FFS heroes... what happens if you tie in your mini league? How’s it decided? Overall hits? Recent hits?

    1. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Fewest transfers...not sure though.

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

      Fewest transfers made.

      1. Powell
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks both... but sh1t. I’ve made 64

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

          They should call it a draw. Pretty unfair when u lose like that after a long season. Most people don't even know the rules so don't say anything to them

  10. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Which one to bench?

    a) Tark (BOU)
    b) Lowton (BOU)
    c) Naughton (STK)

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A or B

  11. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Hazard or Allu or son to Salah?

    1. Moosie the Staggie
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      As and owner, I wish I had as easy a route to remove Hazard

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

    Do we think Lingard will start GW 38 ?

    Tnks.

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      No I don’t think he will. Can see the reserves playing

    2. boc610
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      no. its essentially a carrick testimonial, it will be a completely different team to tonnights. watford are safe, jose can play whoever he likes

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

      Nah so infuriating tbh

      1. Rik Waller
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Will have to miss out on his 3 pts

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

          Hah but Watford are pants

  13. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Planning to do Eriksen to Salah but anything worth a hit? Got so many rotation risks/injuries

    DDG
    Otamendi Vertonghen mustafi
    Lingard Salah arnie Sterling
    Jesus Barnes Kane

    Fabianski tark lowton kenedy

    1. Richd
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Nah. Your bench can replace Barnes and ota if they don’t play.

  14. Ibralicious
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Start which of these two?

    A) James McArthur VS West Brom
    B) Jordan Ayew VS Stoke

    Cheers

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      B

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

        Cheers

  15. Regin
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Is it confirmed smalling not playing last match? What about d Silva? He also not playing?

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

    Doing a hit this week is mental. Avoid if it’s not for a captain.

    This isn’t a DGW, and you can’t justify a hit because of a good run of games. It’s in a vacuum.

    Take a hit for Morgan to PVA and palace draw 3-3 with a PVA goal you’ll gain 1 point if he doesn’t get BAPS and Morgan gets 2.

    It takes a true haul to make it worthwhile. Even maybe better to not get XI out !

    1. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I have shite heads like Alli and son. Also mustafi

      And now DDG won't be playing Ryan my backup. Guess smalling will be rested too

      Bench : Barnes gross mustafi

      1. Richd
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        They’ll be fine. You can’t go taking hits for players who could score in their own right.

      2. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        And yeah I have hazard too . Smh

        1. Richd
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          They can all score big. You just have to ride it out.

          Do you know what your free transfer would be ?

          1. The Overthinker
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Maybe replace one of Alli/Son/Azza with Salah or Ramsey

            Don't really have any FT in mind.

            1. The Overthinker
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              Or Zaha in

            2. Richd
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              Have you considered zaha or arnie? Nailed and the main men on their team

              1. The Overthinker
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 1 month ago

                Zaha yes !! Might even captain him if i bring him in

                1. Richd
                  • 11 Years
                  6 years, 1 month ago

                  I like that. Good luck with your decision !

                  1. The Overthinker
                    • 7 Years
                    6 years, 1 month ago

                    Same to you buddy

    2. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      What about a hit to get someone like, Salah?

      1. Richd
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Like I said if you’re gonna captain that person then it’s understandable.

        However.. I see it as very negative. He’ll be the most popular captain choice so you’re doing a -4 and losing 4 points is the best case in that situation. It’s why I’m avoiding him.

    3. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      this is a very good point. i’m 33 points behind and neither of us have salah, i take a hit to get him in as a cracking differential if I think rival hasn’t gone for it. otherwise might just be sterling to mane for the extra differential

      1. Richd
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah keep an eye on his transfers. Screenshot it now and you may be able to work out his move(s).

        Then have two plans of attack

  17. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Mourinho on why Martial and Rashford didn't start.....

    We played with Alexis and Lingard as they didn’t play the last match. We tried to organise the team to get that point and give the players who will play the cup final some rest.

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Haha playing for a point at West Ham

    2. Vlad Tepes
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      So Lingard will be rested against Watford?

  18. Horlicks esq.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Is there a predicted OR tool flapping about perleaze?

    1. Richd
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      There’s fantasy football fix but it’s not very accurate.

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I'm fapping if that helps.

      1. Horlicks esq.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Are you a tool?

  19. circusmonkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Looks like Stuart Broad has nailed it, number one in the world this game week! Get him on the Scoutcast.

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

      Unless there was a bench booster close with DDG, Smalling & Adrian.

    2. Horlicks esq.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      He moved up 1,000,000 places this week. Mental.

      1. Richd
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Well if most of us moved up 1 million we’d be in negative numbers !

        1. Horlicks esq.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          alright Vorderman, chill out.

          1. Richd
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Lmfao

  20. Carcetti
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Firmino or Jesus?

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

    How many of these need to be sold because they probably won’t play?
    Barnes
    Son
    Pogba
    Arnautovic

    1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      pogba is at risk I think, others should all be reet

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

        Cheers!

    2. Moosie the Staggie
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Pogba and Son if confirmed.
      Too much £ tied up in them to be benched

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

        Cheers! Where are the rumors about Son. If he’s out I’ll sell them to get Salah

        1. The Overthinker
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Son's out?

  22. Rik Waller
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Looking more and more likely that Mili will be my final transfer of the season.

    The FPL casual player of the year

    1. Richd
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I’m still avoiding. But I’ve been doing that all year and he keeps trolling.

      Good luck!

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

      Ive avoided him the whole season thinking he’ll stop scoring. Has been hurting me so much with his super lucky goals

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

    Alright lads. What's the best move here?

    De Gea
    Vertonghen, Mustafi, Tarkowski
    Salah, Sterling, Alli, Willian
    Kane, Jesus, Ayew

    Hennessey; Milivojevic, Lowton, Morgan.

    1 FT 0.0 ITB

    A) Willian -> Arnautovic/Zaha
    B) Mustafi -> Robertson/PVA and play Milivojevic instead of Willian
    C) Both for a hit

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Do it all. Live a little.

  24. Horlicks esq.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Only teams playing for anything in GW38: Spurs, Chelsea, Liverpool. Wins for all i predict. Liverpool and Chelsea thoughts on cup finals. Spurs at full strength and Salah, Robertson and Firmino will get minutes.

    Cant see Conte playing his duff XI again either.

    Should be three teams you can rely on.

    1. Good Times
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Point noted good sir

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

      Do you think Spurs will be that motivated to finish third?

    3. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      What are Liverpool and Chelsea playing for?

  25. Good Times
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Would appreciate your input,

    Typed half of it and realized it's too lengthy lol... Basically rival 4pt lead and has bb + Salah. What should be my move. I have aubameyang he has vardy. Also I have Eriksen

    A) eriksen to Salah (unpopular) and captain Kane
    B) same as A but captain Salah
    C) take a hit to bring mane and taa for arnie and vertonghen (he has arnie and vertonghen)
    D) just get taa or vvd

    That's where my brain takes me, 2nd opinion would be appreciated

  26. general_franco
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Ederson to play on Sunday?

    1. Good Times
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Should do

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

    Is this -8 worth it
    Ddg + lingard + willian to lanzini + henno + arnie

  28. KAPO KANE
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Evening all! Apologies for the long post, would appreciate some advice and opinions.

    After fighting back what was a 140ish point gap I've now clawed back to within 17 points of my rival.
    All chips used.

    My team:

    DDG
    Lowton* | Cresswell* | Naughton*
    Hazard* | Son*| Arnie* | Sterling
    Vardy* | Kane | Jesus

    Hennessey | Long* | Dummett* | Milivojevic

    0.1ITB, 1FT

    Thinking Hazard to Salah as rival per below will struggle to get him in even for a -4 I think.

    Is there anyone else worth a hit I should punt on?

    *Differential to rival

    His team:

    DDG | Hennessey
    Davies | Maguire | Smalling | Baines | Tomkins
    Sterling | DSilva | Willian | Lingard | Milivojevic
    Kane | Jesus | Ayew

    0.3ITB, 1FT

    What do you think of my chances in light of the above? Of course captaincy will be key!

    Thanks

    1. Good Times
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Firstly amazing comeback!

      You are lucky you're rival doesn't have a direct swap to Salah except for sterling, who I don't he will sell. I think you have to sell hazard to Salah purely for the fact that you will have atleast a 4point advantage over him straight away. You have enough differentials to give you a solid chance.

      Also he will not be buying hazard so incase hazard does haul it won't hurt that bad.

      My two cents =)

      1. KAPO KANE
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Thank you so much for your valuable input!
        Yeah I suppose he could lose Dilva to Salah and downgrade Willian to a cheapie...be interesting to see if he's willing to take a hit with the gap being pretty close.

        I'll certainly be keeping an eye on his team in how many transfers he makes!

  29. Toplad
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    0ITB so who is the best midfielder for Gross for -4 hit?

    A) Mili
    B) McArthur
    C) Iwobi
    D) or keep Gross

    Thank !!

  30. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Used my FT already on Vardy > Bobby and now hearing of Smalling and DDG not playing. What to do with this lot?

    0FT £0.7itb
    DDG
    Vert, Smalling, Mustafi
    Salah (C), Sterling (V), Eriksen, Son, Mili
    Jesus, Firmino

    (Ryan) (J.Ayew, Lowton, Morgan)

    Ryan and/ or Morgan to others to cover?

    1. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Or DDG/ Smalling direct to ? and not worry about bench