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. CloudSky
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Dusan goal.

    His mate a.

  2. 420king
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    A goal, which was scored by Marko Arnautovic (West Ham), was disallowed due to offside.

    Nice...

  3. Hect.OR 98th
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    4th place OR in the lead now?

    1. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      6th, especially after bonus

      1. Hect.OR 98th
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Yep you're right

  4. Fudge
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    arnie disallowed goal

  5. Rik Waller
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Susan you feck!

  6. CRO KLOPP
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Zaha goal
    Dusan assist

  7. The Overthinker
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Fock you all

  8. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Wowser, average is going to be like 75 points!

    1. Zenith UK
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Erm. 25 here :'(

  9. N00B
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Can you tell me what Dusan said? Or at least link his profile

    1. Richd
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      He said his mate told him zaha be benched

  10. Cok3y5murf
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    My reverse-jinx worked again 😎

  11. Yozzer
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Zaha just ended my hopes of anything. Tw*t

  12. phace
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    ZAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

  13. fr3d
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Comon Salah, 2 more goals and you might get a bonus point!! 🙂

  14. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Should have brought in PVA and sold Naughtie

  15. purple.emu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Theres a few points in it for the FPL title, bloke in third is having a good week, think Bharats going be beat!

    1. Zenith UK
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Look at 4th you mean!

      1. Zenith UK
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        And 5th!

  16. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    well, season over, feck fpl and feck this season, thanks for all the invaluable help on here.

  17. borat
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Got both zaha and Arnie this gw. Feeling very good. Just need a laca and salah goals

    1. BIGREDDOG
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Aren't you world number 1 currently?

      1. GOTHAM City F.C.
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        😆

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      It's never enough is it

  18. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Getting towards Burnley traditional conceding time...

    1. 420king
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      ...

    2. Qubit
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Had to say it didnt you.

      1. Collie01
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Thought I might try double jinx this time. Alas

        1. Qubit
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          🙂 Double cleanie gone for me. Ahh well.

          1. Collie01
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Same here.

    3. willl
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      wow

    4. Hect.OR 98th
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Done

    5. Mikeharbrw
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Bang on mate

  19. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Come on van aanholt, more!

  20. Runaway
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Almost I was not doing that Zaha transfer because of those rumours, I decided to do that 30 seconds before the deadline.Pheww

  21. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Another one please Wilfried. Pretty please. I know I sound like a 7 year old girl here but what the heck.

  22. GOTHAM City F.C.
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Didn't realize.Monreal on

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

    Lallana on for Mane.

  24. Positive vibes
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Lesson learn: do not believe rumours that doesn't have reliable source.

    Should have replacing Willian to Zaha.

    Thanks.

  25. 420king
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Burnley concede.

    1. yakirh
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Typical

  26. Garlana
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Why oh why did I choose sterling over the obvious...

  27. Hect.OR 98th
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Burnley double CS gone....

  28. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Sterling goal needed for Scout Picks full house!

  29. The Enlightener
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    PVA - A must own when the season starts winding down.

  30. tambourineman
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    J King goal