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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. Knowledgeable meerkat
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Looking at ddg and lingard > Adrian/fabianski and zaha -8....

    1. Knowledgeable meerkat
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Delighted to provide an inspiring top post 🙂

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

      Man it’s so bad to take hits in the final week.

      No backup keeper?

      1. Knowledgeable meerkat
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Ddg out enables lingard to zaha though.

        My backup keeper is Ryan. The way I see it:

        Liverpool will surely score at least one. Even if Ryan makes six saves, that’s 3 points say. If I can get a keeper in that keeps a cs and bring in zaha for -4 for lingard who surely won’t play, it seems calculated enough? Appreciate further thoughts if you have them!

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

          If you go to the last page I posted why I think hits are bad this week.

          In short it’s because it’s a one off week. No DGW and no further weeks after to make the hit “worthwhile”.

          So a hit for a keeper is normally going to lose points in a vacuum!

          1. Knowledgeable meerkat
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Totally get that. Just feel it’s different considering ddg and lingard won’t play and I have awful replacements.... I’ll sleep on it several times, who knows

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

              The fun way is to take hits.

              The sensible way strategy wise is to not.

              You have a few days to ponder. I just did a -16 this week so not like I’m normally hit adverse, but GW38 is so different 😉

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

          You need to account for whoever is your sub for Lingard too.

          1. Knowledgeable meerkat
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Tragically wes Morgan, dunk or Romeu (don’t ask)

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

              So thats
              3+2+4=9 (presumably)
              Vs
              Gk + Zaha

              Basically you need CS (from Swansea/WHU nonetheless) + at least a Zaha assist to come on top (by measly 2 points). And that is if both those things happen.

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

                Yep spot on! Good breakdown

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

      what’s your back up keeper? a hit is very risky for a keeper on a one off gw

      1. Knowledgeable meerkat
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        See my reply above. Thoughts?

        1. FPL Pillars
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Just play Ryan, chill

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

          just play Ryan

    4. DJ1000
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      My back up keeper is Karius so happy days

  2. MTPockets
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Ryan vs liverpool. Brilliant

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        could be golden

        1. MTPockets
            6 years, 1 month ago

            It won't be

      2. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        A) Rashford Lingard

        B) Vardy McArthur

        1. Knowledgeable meerkat
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          B clearly for me

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

        Its all fun and games until Sean Dyche rotates his back four this weekend!

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

          and mourinho decides to play the ultimate tit

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

        All these weeks Ryan has been the back up keeper and scoring points. Now when he'll actually start , will probably give a 2 pointer 😀

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

          Id be happy with 2.

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

          Yeah probably. But at least he starts!

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

        Martial and Rashford decent differentials?

        Or do I just bring in Salah

        My risks backfired badly this week with Sterling TC and bringing Hazard in

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

        My Gameweek 37 Transfers:

        Jones > Smalling | +1 point
        Willian > Fernandino | +9 points
        Vardy > Jesus | -7 points
        Transfer hits | -8 points
        I hadnt't bought Jesus I would have captained Kane instead | -12 points

        Total transfer costs | -17 points

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

          Live and learn.

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

          Lol. All of mine have been good as I only took a -4 and the players I took out were Morgan Albrighton and Sanchez. All of your moves looked good at the time

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

          Well maybe GW38 will fix that!

          Or make it worse 😉

        4. Spike ⚽️
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Far too much analysis. What's done is done now

        5. FPL Pillars
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Don’t look back in anger

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

        -4 for Salah to C in gw38?

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

          No.

          Hope that helps.

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

            Why?

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

              You lose 4 points.

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

                But Mo standout captain this week no?

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

                  Aubama

          2. Spike ⚽️
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            LOL

          3. FPL Pillars
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            No

        2. Jayv807
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          I will be, but only to block a rival in my ML who is trailing me by 23 points. A Salah brace as his captain would destroy me if I didn't own at all, so for me, the -4 is worth it.

          1. Jayv807
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            If I wasn't in a cash ML, I wouldn't get Salah though, and would have a punt on someone else

        3. yakirh
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Yes

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

        Sorry for repost near bottomed last page:

        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

        1. MTPockets
            6 years, 1 month ago

            As he has BB (assume you don't) just matching his captain unlikely to beat him, so may as well go different and hope.

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

              Realized not sharing my full team didn't help but it's already a massive post lol

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

                Not as bad as mine lol. Thanks for your input earlier on mine

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

            Does he have Kane?

        2. JRO093
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          I need to fund Mahrez->Salah. I was all set for Murray->Niasse but am now thinking DDG->4.6. Thoughts on the best keeper for 4.6/below?

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

            Hennessey

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

          Did Jose say DDG won't play at the weekend? People talking as if it's been confirmed.

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

            Now seen the Tweet. Ignore me. 🙂

            1. ol
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              I’ve missed this - what’s been said?

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

                Mourinho said Romero will play against Watford. De Gea rested for the cup final as he's already won the Golden Glove.

        4. The Royal Robin
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Anything worth a hit here for the final week? £0.1 to spend.

          Pope
          Otamendi Smalling Tarkowski Vertonghen Monreal
          Sterling Salah Zaha
          Jesus Kane

          Hennessey Shaqiri Townsend Quaner

          1. MURPH707
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Depends on situation really

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

            no hits, looking good

        5. pundit of punts
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Imagine Ryan getting benched as well now that Brighton are safe. 😀 😛

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

            Nononono

          2. Arctic monkeys
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Imagine that

          3. FPL Pillars
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Krul is due 😉

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

          Its worth to take a hit to replace De Gea? Or just play Ryan ?

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

            Play Ryan.

            1. MURPH707
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              100% ryan

          2. FPL Pillars
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Play ryan

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

          How do I remove my posts?

          1. Spike ⚽️
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Select CANCEL

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

            You need to post / remove under the post you wish to remove (without space).

          3. Arctic monkeys
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Reply remove at the concerned post

          4. FPL Pillars
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            By posting more explicit vulgar words, troll.

        8. 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? Or DDG/ Smalling out to...?

          Or leave and hope Ryan gets tons of save points but ultimately concedes Salah’s hattie and Lowton somehow goes mad against Bournemouth?!

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

            You have a great bench mate. Just leave it as it is.

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

              Bro, no bench with Morgan can be described as great!

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

                He’s last on the bench and while I feel your frustration at least he’s a body if required.

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

                  I will give you that. He is a body
                  Pretty much just a body, but a body nonetheless

          2. MURPH707
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Play lowton, hit for defender for 1 week not worth it, lowton will score 2 at worst, score get you 6 normally so with the -4 your not gaining anything

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

              I know this makes sense but .... but..... it would be no fun if we couldn’t whine about it online

        9. Spike ⚽️
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Hazard > Salah or just leave it?

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

            I will just leave it .

            Ending the season Salahless.

            Considering mane

            1. Spike ⚽️
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              Bit risky but going to wait until last minute team news if there's any

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

          Anyone here a fan of NCS? Their channel have some pretty good music

          1. Arctic monkeys
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Too electronic for me

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

          A. Ali & Small > for Salah(TC) & Arnold (-4)
          Or
          B. Eriksen & Tadic > for Salah(TC)
          & Milo (-4)
          C. Jesus & Ali > for Kane(TC) & Milo (-4)
          D. Nothing but TC Jesus.

          Cheers.

        12. AYLD28
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Which mid would you ditch for Salah?

          1. Son
          2. Pogba
          3. Sterling

          Leaning to Son as rival has him and tbh he’s been poor

          1. MURPH707
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Pogba

        13. The Royal Robin
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Captain Salah or Kane this weekend?

          1. DA Minnion (Former great)
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Salah

          2. FPL Pillars
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Kane IMO

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

            Salah

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

          G38 FAQ

          1. Play Ryan
          2. Don’t take the hit
          3. We dunno if he plays

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

            4. Salah (c)?

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

            Lol

        15. FPL Maldini
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Do we believe Jose when he says Romero will start over DDG?

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

            Yes

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

            I do. Do you?

          3. FPL Pillars
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Yes

          4. Spike ⚽️
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            When did he say that?

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

          How would you use this 1FT?

          DDG Fabianski
          Smalling Morgan Lowton Dummet Dunk
          Salah Son Sterling Willian Lingard
          Kane Jesus Ayew

          FT: 1, ITB: 0.8

        17. Aston-villain
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          By how many points did the average for top 10k increase today??

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

            9.something.

        18. The Royal Robin
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Will Monreal play on Sunday?

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

          This final GW should be make your own decisions week. Just one week. You have the power.

          1. Arctic monkeys
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Just 37 GWs for fpl virgin then

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

            Salah > Carrick?

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

              Great moves

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

              Carrick is definitely starting so might be a good move. Especially if you have your TC left.

            3. Sánchez
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              Too sideways

            4. Spike ⚽️
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              Matic > Carrick for you?

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

            I thought that that was every week. Didn’t know someone else could get into my account or that I had to take others’ advice

          4. DA Minnion (Former great)
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            It's a radical concept.
            I like it.

          5. Sánchez
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            But what decision should we make?

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

          Is Son likely to play or transfer him out?

          Which option would you prefer?
          A. Salah and Gundo/Mili/Fernandinho
          B. Zaha and Sane

          1. FPL Pillars
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Keep

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

              Cheers

        21. DA Minnion (Former great)
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Hennessey it's your time to shine my son.

        22. Jam0sh
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          This was a positive gameweek

          1. FPL Pillars
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Yes it was nice.

          2. Prøfeßör …
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Congratulations on winning LMS!

            1. Jam0sh
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              Thanks very much PB! Great feeling to win it as this season has otherwise been somewhat average. 🙂

          3. Prøfeßör …
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            🙂