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Dugout Discussion – Gameweek 38

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers have one last chance for mini-league glory as the 2017/18 season comes to its conclusion this Sunday afternoon.

Mohamed Salah and Harry Kane, the top two players in our Captain Poll for Gameweek 38 and rivals for the Golden Boot, both start.

Three goals ahead of the Spurs striker, Salah seeks a tenth double-figure home haul as Liverpool welcome Brighton to Anfield.

Sadio Mane is passed fit to start for the Merseysiders, while Roberto Firmino and Dominic Solanke are also in the XI against a Seagulls’ side that they have already beaten 5-1 earlier in the season.

Meanwhile, Kane collides with a Leicester defence that he’s scored five goals against in their previous two league meetings. However, owners of Dele Alli, Son Heung-min and Ben Davies are left disappointed as all three are named on the bench at Wembley.

Elsewhere, Jose Mourinho is true to his word and makes numerous changes to the Man United teamsheet.

The likes of David De Gea and Chris Smalling are – as their manager suggested – both rested, though there’s no Anthony Martial in the squad to face Watford at Old Trafford, as the Frenchman misses out through injury.

In the blue half of Manchester, Gabriel Jesus is the man to miss out up front, with Leroy Sane, Raheem Sterling and Bernardo Silva all starting against a Southampton side with two clean sheets in 17 home matches. Ederson and Kyle Walker are named among the subs, while David Silva and Nicolas Otamendi miss out altogether at St Mary’s.

Arsene Wenger rolls out the big-hitters for his final match in charge of Arsenal, with Alexandre Lacazette flanked by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan for the trip to Huddersfield.

Eden Hazard and Olivier Giroud are named on the Chelsea teamsheet at Newcastle but there’s no place for Marcos Alonso, who drops to the bench. Eight goals in nine against the Magpies makes Giroud a potentially big differential today.

The most transferred in player for Gameweek 38, Wilfried Zaha is again named up front by Roy Hodgson for Crystal Palace’s clash with West Brom. The Ivory Coast international has delivered 14 points in each of his last two at Selhurst Park.

Finally, Marko Arnautovic is another out-of-position starter who could have a big impact in the final standings.

The Austrian has ten goals and six assists since being moved up front in Gameweek 16 and could prove the difference as David Moyes looks to get one over former club Everton at the London Stadium.

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  1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 1 day ago

    does the fpl discovery webpage average include autosubs?

    1. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      Yeah in the left hand side round up.

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

      cheers guys, fingers crossed for a green arrow then

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

    KDB left it late but he sure didn't want to share that Assist award 😉

  3. Ron_Swanson
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 1 day ago

    Message for Fred54 - any idea what happened with the Emerson -1?

    1. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      *Ederson

    2. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      He got booked for dressing up as Marilyn Monroe and singing to Pep, even though it wasn't his birthday in the technical area.

    3. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      Got booked after Jesus goal for time-wasting even though he was on the bench

  4. Aaaatsu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 day ago

    Did Arnie really get that assist?
    Didnt look like he touched the ball??

    Can they change it now after game?

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

      Yes they can change it, since points have not yet updated.

      Think he got the slightest of touches. Doubt it'll change now.

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      They never seem to change things once given

    3. Gaffers
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      You could message them and swear on your children's lives that he didn't touch it

  5. J T
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 day ago

    Top 10k average?

    1. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      65

  6. Egg noodle
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 1 day ago

    Lost my mini league because of goddamn Robertson

    1. Regin
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      Lost mine bcoz of a perez, fab PS, Salah TC, yedlin cs. I was actually leading by ,2 pts, but lost by about 40 at the end. I was leading this league since October.

  7. tricpic
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 1 day ago

    Vardy to Firmino for a hit, chasing a 7 point lead. That went well then.

  8. Perthite
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 1 day ago

    My rival & I neck to neck - he has Perez locked on the bench.

  9. tisza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 day ago

    this is painful. How long does it normally take to update the scores/leagues/ranks etc ?

    1. Unfathomable Ruination
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      It will take longer than usual today, I'd bet.

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      2 hours or so.

    3. Guru Mediation
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      With all of the games finishing at same time there is a lot more to check bonus points wise

    4. TOPCAT1960
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      at least 2 hours after final whistles.... lol .......probably longer today

      Trained AAT person here any maths required ?

      1. tisza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 day ago

        nope - it's bloody FFix keeps changing my score and rank. Giving me palpitations!!

  10. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 day ago

    So who won the overall league?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      #6

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 day ago

        Thanks can't have been much in it.

        I won't ask next year as it will be me 😉

  11. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 day ago

    BAPs not final until the Arnie assist is removed.

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

      Have winning goal baps been added?

    2. arndff_
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      What?

  12. Rik Waller
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 day ago

    Can I just say - I love FPL Virg!

    He makes me laugh more than 90% of the posters on here.

    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      Cool story 😉

      1. Les Bleus
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 day ago

        Don’t think many people come on here to make others laugh either

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

      You saying he's a clown?

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

      Thanks, Friend. I live to give! 🙂

    4. Yozzer
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      This is getting weird

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

        Everyone loves a virgin.

    5. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      When did you change name and grac virg? 🙂

    6. J T
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      Hi Virg

    7. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      Those with a real sense of humour laugh at Jafooli ?

    8. Rik Waller
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      People take Virg way too seriously.

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

    After this year's winner of FPL used my strategy (https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2018/03/23/an-alternative-strategy-for-the-doubles/), will I be invited onto the official FPL show?

    Who would interview me ... Mark or Jules?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      Are you going to post it on every page?

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

        It's an incredible rag to riches story.

        1. Les Bleus
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 1 day ago

          Does he even come on here?

    2. Garlana
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      I'm sure he used it because it was your strategy 🙂

    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      You should be on the last Scoutcast to talk the lads through it ... 🙂

      1. tisza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 day ago

        past his bedtime. School the next day. 🙂

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

        I agree. I could of helped more people with a bigger platform like the scoutcast.

      3. badgerboy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 day ago

        Should do a 'end of term report' with them all, giving them grades and correcting their errors.

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

      But where did you finish?

    5. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      Both.

      1. badgerboy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 day ago

        They'll hold a séance so Jim Bowen can ask the questions.

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

      This strategy was on reddit ages ago

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

        I formalised it and laminated it, though.

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

          😆

        2. Fitzy.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 1 day ago

          *plagiarised it

    7. Hairy Potter
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      Haha, hope your tongue is firmly in your cheek! Did the winner even know about your “strategy”?

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

        I'm almost certain he reads the articles on here.

        1. Hairy Potter
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 1 day ago

          Have to say I’d piss myself if he came out and said that his victory was all down to FPL Virgin.

    8. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      Wearing one of your fetching jumpers today?

    9. darrellb
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      wasnt your stratergy all about wildcarding in 36??!! knob

    10. BIGREDDOG
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      Go eat some dog meat

    11. Bragazeti
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      Who knows, you may even get to host it

    12. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      Justice for Virgin

    13. RedLightning
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      Yusuf's strategy was completely different from yours.
      You recommended FH34, TC35, WC36, BB37 and failed miserably.
      Yusuf played WC25, FH31, BB37, TC38 and succeeded brilliantly.
      The only common factor was that you both played your Bench Boost in GW37, along with 23.8 % of the top 10k and 6.2% of all teams.

      1. Nani R U OK? R U OK ? R U O…
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 1 day ago

        Hey I don’t know if you recall but we had a chat about FH31 and FH35 etc. Can you analyze the success better now? I feel a bit vindicated that FH31 was the better choice but the numbers will show I guess. Hope it isn’t negatively skewed by “sheep” who may have FH31 and then WC before 35.

        1. RedLightning
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 1 day ago

          Shirin Nizar has won my January to May League (http://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/leagues/419/classic) - which started in GW22 - by 18 points from Ian Baldwin, finishing 30th overall.
          These positions were reversed in Jay's 'The home stretch' mini-league (https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/leagues/standings/1268274/classic) - which started in GW28 - and which Ian won by 15 points from Shirin.

          Ian also won my Doubles, Blanks & Chips mini-league (http://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/leagues/1280283/classic) - which started in GW31 - by 13 points from Simon Rothwell.

          Ian played his TC in GW22, WC in GW32, FH in GW34 and BB in GW37.
          Shirin played her FH in GW31, TC in GW34, WC in GW35 and BB in GW37.
          Simon played his FH in GW10, WC in GW32, TC in GW34 and BB in GW37.
          New FPL Champion Yusuf played his WC in GW25, FH in GW31, BB in GW37 and TC in GW38.
          So BB37 for the win (but none of them followed FPL Virgin's strategy of WC36 and TC35)!

          This is only a small sample, but it does appear that the timing of the Bench Boost (GW37 rather than the more popular GW34) was the most significant common factor, and also that playing the Free Hit in GW35 (the plan adopted by the vast majority in these mini-leagues) was by no means essential.
          But of course success does not only depend on chip strategy. You also have to select the right players at the right times, take the odd well-judged risk but not too many and have a certain amount of luck.

  14. Unfathomable Ruination
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 day ago

    Brought in Robertson and Auba for Smalling and Vardy (-4).
    Rival also brought in Robertson (and had Vardy).
    Won my ML by 2 points.

  15. Legomané
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 day ago

    What happened to Ederson...his -1 is denying one of my ML rivals Flappy autosub 😆 😆

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

      Link?

    2. J T
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      Booked for celebration

    3. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      I don't think it will deny it. He played zero minutes regardless of what happened. Rules state he will be autosubbed

      1. Legomané
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 day ago

        Well, we'll see 😆

    4. Rik Waller
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      Brilliant stuff

    5. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      Okay, I'll stop now.

    6. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      Will he not still be auto-subbed anyway? Ederson didn't play in the game

  16. headfried
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 1 day ago

    Off topic. Anybody know of any decent world cup fantasy games. Thankd

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

      The official fifa one

    2. -GK22-
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      I think fifa McDonald’s one?

  17. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 1 day ago

    Forget the overall for a minute who won the Mods and Cons league?

    Can i congratulate AZ now or is it a bit premature?

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

      perhaps a bit premature... but I am hopeful!

      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 day ago

        At a glance it is a very tight race good luck AZ.

      2. MTPockets
          6 years, 1 day ago

          Well done doc

    2. -GK22-
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      When will the website be up to date?

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

        These days its done by post.

    3. TheCurseOfRaheem
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      Frustated with Salah. Should’ve had about 20 pts today.

      Anyone else pick Martial over Zaha?

    4. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      Happy with the score today, though it should have been Son out and Mahrez stays.

    5. Nightf0x
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      81 this gw, OR expected 10-15k currently 16k , total - thorighout the season -80 pts, great season would have been better if didnt change my gw35 Fh team from 81 to 60 pts team, would have entered 4600-4800 OR in gw35 would now have ended up in 10k easily

    6. RUUD!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      Ederson on -1 apparently got booked. Does that mean fabianski won’t come off my bench?

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

        Of course not. Importantly Ederson played 0 mins.

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

        Nope

      3. Yozzer
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 day ago

        That's harsh. Another stupid rule

    7. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      $10,000 won in my draft league!!!! Makes up for my horrible OR rank.

      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 1 day ago

        Makes up for it, feck ranks, that's amazing!!

      2. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 day ago

        Wow! Well done

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

        The drinks are on you.

      4. Red Dagger ✪
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 day ago

        Bunch of rich guys i took to town!!!!

      5. Red Dagger ✪
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 day ago

        Buy you all drinks if i could.

      6. Regin
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 day ago

        Wat is the entry fee?

      7. Yozzer
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 day ago

        Now this is a proper achievement. Who cares about top 100 ... Congrats to you

    8. Lemongrab
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      Aubamayang first name on my teamsheet next season

      1. TAT
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 day ago

        Mine too. Been brilliant so far.

      2. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 day ago

        What if he's 12m?

        1. TAT
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 1 day ago

          Him instead of Kane. Simple!

        2. Lemongrab
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 1 day ago

          Goal a game justifies 12million. I think he will start at 11

    9. Vinyl78LP
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      Totting the scores up - lost my works ML cash by 6 points 🙁

      Such fine margins, my rival gained 3 for KDB and I lost 4 on Cedric in the 94th minute !!!

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

        Its just a game

      2. soup natsi
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 day ago

        ouch. know how it feels

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

        I've lost by 1 in a league due to not saving team haha.
        Wasn't the league I cared about but still a sore one.

    10. A Betting Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      Next season I am playing my free hit chip on the final day of the season!!

      He says now...

    11. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      Yusuf 2509
      Paul Gee 2502

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 day ago

        Shame - wanted Bharat to win

        1. Siva Mohan
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 1 day ago

          2498

          poor lad

      2. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 1 day ago

        Yesssss...

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

      Kane 2 BAPS!
      Jesus 1!

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

        Zaha 2, Flappy 2 8)

      2. Tshelby
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 day ago

        Aubameyang 2 baps!

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

        Best bap news since Lucy Pinder went topless all those years ago.

    13. Berna1985
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      What happens now with Ederson?It comes off or it's -1?he didnt play in the game

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

        Nothing happens. He didnt play.

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

          Hmmmm

    14. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 day ago

      Punt on Joshua worked, was so close to fail, pheww... 😛