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Dugout Discussion – Saturday

Coming down off the “excitement” of a double Gameweek, the latest programme of fixtures get off to a rather inauspicious start. The batch of four afternoon kick-offs appear very light on Fantasy interest.

Nonetheless, many will doubtless be monitoring Bournemouth’s visit to the Stadium of Light, with Josh King the undoubted star asset on show. With three goals in his last four Gameweeks and with 11 in his last 13 starts overall, the 6.1 midfielder will be heavily backed for another return against Sunderland. King was brought in by more than 100,000 FPL managers ahead of today’s encounter.

Similary, Southampton’s performance against Hull City will also be of keen interest, with Fantasy managers preparing Saints investment ahead of their double Gameweek 36. Striker Manolo Gabbiadini topped our captain poll and has been acquired by 160,000+ FPL managers heading into today’s transfer deadline.

Elsewhere, Stoke City take on West Ham at the bet365.com, while West Brom host Leicester City, with little on show to pique the interest from a Fantasy perspective.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    N'Diaye and Stephens boxing on

  2. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    HT going to save Bou from conceding here, Sunderland bossing.

  3. greghammer95
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Saints best come out a different side second half.

  4. SirStevieG
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Southampton look crap. Gabbiadini had no chances so far 🙁

  5. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    As I JWP owner I think it's maybe good news that Southampton aren't looking great without him, maybe back in the team asap?

    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Not convinced he's the catalyst. He's mostly there for set pieces. Glad I bought King and benched him

  6. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    gabbiadini what are you doing to me?

    1. Merlin the Wraith
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He's disowning you as a son fella

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

    Gimme that Jaku CS and F off Gabbi!

  8. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    That'll do nicely....Macauley gonna be auto sub for quite a few Valencia picks if he doesn't play...

  9. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Long way to go.....

    1. Dušan Citizen
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Not nailed on mate

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        😛

  10. Shirokov(c)
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Riveting first halves

  11. MFC86
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    King captain fail so far!

  12. Oddjobleff
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    WBA defense has to be one of my biggest disappointments this year. Had Foster all year. Must have cost me so many places Vs Heaton

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Defenders have produced attacking points to save them

      Foster doesn't benefit

  13. TheBusDriver
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Pickford racking up the saves and will probably get a CS. Will definitely regret benching him. I hate this game..

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I benched him....

      For Grant

      1. GE
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Grant will not play so you are lucky!

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          I dont think it's luck somehow...

          1. GE
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            That's true, but in the way he expressed his situation he could have some luck 😉

  14. Niemi
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Hopefully Arnautovic is able to continue in the 2nd half.

    1. squits
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Why is he injured?My ML rival capt him

      1. Niemi
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Went down at the end of 2nd half apparently. Didn't see it so I'm not sure if it's anything to worry about.

  15. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    **Rapidly rethinks wildcard team

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

      Same, big GW of knowledge it seems.

  16. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Sanchez and Ozil for the DGW...

    1. MFC86
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Both?? Interesting!

    2. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Really?

  17. mcrayeps
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    What do you feel as a Gabbi captainer? I feel glad now i picked kane from Gabbi at last minute

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Annoyed I even bought him
      Should have gone with Jesus

      1. mcrayeps
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Keeping him for dgw 36?

    2. Numb
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Doubt many people will have captained him over Kane 😆

      1. mcrayeps
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        He is villa ronka 's captain

        1. Numb
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Assume he hasn't got Kane then?

  18. Venom Snake
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    What a snooze fest

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Might not make it back from my half time pr0n break....

  19. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Benalouane and pickford on my bench...

  20. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    how has King performed so far? meh?

    1. Konig Luther
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      from what i know he hit the post

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Shot hit the bar/post and another shot cleared off the line. Threatening but meh at times on the ball.

    3. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Pickford saving non owners asses

    4. HazardAGuess
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I hear he has hit both the crossbar & post. Should have had a hat-trick already??

      1. Ange Ball
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Should had hatrick

  21. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    I played pickford for ages with no cleansheet, the week I bench you.....

    don't do it please

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

      Did you go Willy or Cech?

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        willy

    2. Numb
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      There'll be a lot more goals second half my son. Can't see Sunderland keeping a clean.

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

        This. Willy is the one who will hold.

    3. Niemi
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Sunderland are looking really bad. Can't see them keeping a CS.

  22. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Gabbi you waste of space.glad i didn't captain him.......

  23. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    King(c) is not frustrating at all!!!

    1. MFC86
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Tell me about it !

  24. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    As it stands Pickford 10 Pointer 😮

    1. HazardAGuess
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Still plenty of time for disappointment.

  25. Hazardous1983
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Gabbi captain flopped. Y did i captain him and not.kane sighsds

    1. HazardAGuess
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Mate, there's 45 mins to go.

    2. jmcclory123
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      there's another half.

      1. Hazardous1983
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Nothing will happen.saints are shocking. Long or.rodriguez will come on

  26. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    How is Gabbi playing? Is he getting chances?

    1. jmcclory123
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      anonymous, no

  27. Black Panther
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Josh King soo unlucky not to score. Inside of the post, bar and a clearance off the line!

  28. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    On a serious note, how likely will Jesus play instead of Aguero?

    1. jmcclory123
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Minutes likely to be rotated between the two with the fixtures becoming more congested

    2. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      According to people here, 0%.

    3. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      They will play together, Aguero up top, Jesus on the flank.

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Fred is the authority on the matter

  29. Individual
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Vardy coming over Gabbi at this rate. Fancy him for WAT v Gabbi for liv ARS!

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I dunno, as much flack as we have given Gabbi, surely at that price its worth it for DGW36 and change it up for 37?

    2. CAPTAIN BLACKLIST
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Agreed, gabbi could be very much fools gold - vards has now delivered in 8/9 games since Shakespeare took over - WAT city/TOT BOU looks fine to me!

  30. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Before this match Gabbi had managed 5 attacking returns in 6 appearances.

    What an absolute f**king waste of skin. Useless.

    1. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Is he playing poorly? There's still time

    2. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      How does 5 returns in 6 make him useless. Are you in Opposite Town?