Dugout Discussion
13 May 2018 5113 comments
Paul Paul
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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. tm245
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    3-0 Newcastle

  2. Duke Silver ☑
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Eriksen taking the piss.

  3. Waynoo
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    newc keeper and 2 def on my bench , fkn Chelsea

  4. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Lamela getting Son goals.......

  5. Waylander
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Chelsea being routed.

  6. tambourineman
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Perez goal 3-0

    1. Powers106
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Jesus came on and Perez blocked on bench 🙁

  7. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Genuinely nearly brought in Lamela for Tadic. But didn't have the balls.

  8. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Yedlin goal?assist? Involved in the celebrations?

    1. My Name Is Pepu
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Not even involved in the celebrations.

      Routine win, this.

  9. Richd
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Newcastle 3-0

  10. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Christensen f’s ne over when he doesn’t play and f’s me over when he does

    1. borat
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Same. Worst fpl player for me

  11. Jimmers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Lamela taking all Harry's goals

  12. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Hahaha, Chelsea. We're a joke!

  13. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    get out perez.

    aghhhhh

  14. Sahil Yadav
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    I don't want Son to come on. Chances that he won't?

    1. UnitednationsXI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      no way he comes now

    2. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      He will for the Lamela stand ovation substitution

  15. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Chelsea hahaha

  16. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Spurs should sell Alli and get Zaha. Much better with two wide men either side of Kane.

    1. My Name Is Pepu
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Should simply sell Kane pfff

  17. Zladan
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Lamela Player of GW38.

    They’re Son’s points

    1. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I know. frustrating

    2. The Rock
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Or Alli's maybe?

  18. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Chelsea, wtf

  19. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Rival has Perez 🙁

  20. Rik Waller
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Stay off the pitch Jesse you nobend

  21. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Perez was the man to have

  22. Gobigorgohome
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Laemela on 18 points

  23. Mikeharbrw
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    This is shameful from chelsea

  24. Waynoo
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    perez on my bench instead of fkn jesus has killed me

  25. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    i need these kane and zaha goals, now. rambo and sterling too

  26. Tommy J
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Pérez first on my bench pity..,

    1. Waynoo
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      same

    2. Powers106
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Same...

  27. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Eriksen back to Salah this week is working out ok so far 🙂

  28. The Enlightener
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Not one Chelsea player has earned their over-inflated salary this season. This is when the wages glare even more ridiculous than they already are.

  29. tambourineman
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Arnie goal