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

    Mahrez no bonus is harsh.

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Why?

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

        1+2 away to Spurs.

    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Kane will probably get -20 in deductions. +3 for winning g.

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

        Hopefully

  2. ZeBestee
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Sterling captain fail.

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

      Yep

  3. Zladan
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    6th Overall is going to leapfrog the lot and win. Saved his TC for the finale. Fair play.

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

      Was wondering if anyone still in it with an honest shot had their TC for this final week. This was the season to keep it until the end, for sure.

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

        Yeah, I didn’t look that far down the overalls before.

    2. Zladan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Plus BAPS looking very likely now. Wow.

  4. the snazzy viking
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    RLC goal would be amazing

    1. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      this

  5. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Cmon kane and sterling

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

    Naughton not playing and I got Dunk and Morgan on the bench.

    No difference at all. Lmao

    1. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Ditto!

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

    Who's gonna score the last goal of the season...

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

      Kane!!

    2. Fantastisk
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Mustafi.

    3. Arctic monkeys
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      No one

    4. Differentiator
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      KANE

    5. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      magic bean

    6. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      KANE!

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

      Not Berahino

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

      If it's Ross Barkley, he should then retire on that high note

  8. Arctic monkeys
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    This game can just F**k off big time

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

    Go on Maguire, get that YC and bring -1 off the bench!

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

    Still tight at the top?

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

      6th wins it.

  11. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    anyone worst than my 41 points.....pathetic...

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

      Humble brag.

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

    Zaha one goal please. Or KDB Jesus combo...

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

      He's got one.

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

        Hehe Sure.

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

    Ota denied a CS ... Noice

    1. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      🙁

  14. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Went with vvd over PVA or Robbo as I had the cash. Lol@me

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

      me 2 l0l

    2. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      rather be a pauper TV overrated

    3. CM07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Same here 🙁

  15. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    ha almost matching my dgw37 score in a single gw ........

  16. Debauchy
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Hollllllld Cedric you legend

  17. Tiki-Taka
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    How many BP's is Kane looking like getting?

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

      1

      1. Tiki-Taka
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Does winning goal come into it though?

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

      Probably be given 4.

    3. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      1

  18. Shultan
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Ffs article only looked at top 5 & it looks like 6 might juat win it!

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

    Cedric YC

  20. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Do Salah winning goal BAPs get him anywhere?

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

      If he had them maybe XD

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

      No unfortunately

  21. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    come on sterling score please

  22. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Jesus goal!!!!

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

      Assist?

      1. Les Bleus
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        No clue

    2. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Oh ferrrk off

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

      Joking.

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

      Noice

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

    Never ever pick players who have won the title in the last game of the season

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

      Unless it's Jesus

  24. Gobigorgohome
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    JESUSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

    1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Ml over lmaooo. Thought I had a slight chance damnnnn

  25. the snazzy viking
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    JESUS GOAL

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

    JESSSSSSSUS

  27. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    JESUS!

  28. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    OMG jesus

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

    YEEESS JESUS

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

    Jesus!!!