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Dugout Discussion – Swansea vs Newcastle

After Burnley’s Chris Wood condemned Crystal Palace to a fourth successive loss, we turn to the Liberty Stadium in Sunday’s second, and final, fixture at 4pm.

Having grabbed their first win of the season in the previous round of fixtures, Swansea now have the chance to play their way into our plans ahead of an outstanding upcoming home schedule.

From Gameweek 6 onwards, Paul Clement’s side entertain Watford, Huddersfield, Leicester, Brighton, Bournemouth and West Brom in their subsequent six matches at the Liberty.

With that in mind, Tammy Abraham- at just 5.5 – has the chance to emerge as a valid option for our three-man frontlines.

After opening his account for the season at Selhurst Park, the on-loan striker grabbed a goal and assist for England U21s over the recent international break. He’s partnered by Jordan Ayew, with Wilfried Bony on the hosts’ bench.

The Swans’ new arrival Renato Sanches is fast-tracked into the starting XI after joining on loan from Bayern Munich on transfer deadline day. Over 116,000 Fantasy Premier League managers acquired the Portuguese international ahead of Gameweek 4.

Similar to their hosts, Newcastle are also braced for a strong run of matches in front of their own fans – five of their next six home matches sees Stoke, Palace, Bournemouth, Watford and Leicester visit St James’ Park.

New boy Joselu leads the line again after scoring on his first start in the 3-0 win over West Ham last time around.

At 5.5, he could rival Abraham in the budget bracket up front, though Christian Atsu’s prospects in midfield are dealt a blow as he drops to the visitors’ bench.

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  1. JustPark
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 days ago

    Scene here when Yoshi starts and Bavies doesn't gwk5.

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      🙂

    2. Man Chest Hair United
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Is bavies spot at risk of rotation?

      1. JustPark
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 days ago

        I can see him and Aurier starting in midweek. Trippier and Walker-Peters for GW5.

        1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 12 days ago

          That is a very good point... eagle eye on team sheets this week

    3. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Would be glorious.

    4. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Hehe that would be something. I have both and will not use my FT moving Yoshida.

    5. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      After the performances Bavies has had there's no chance of him being benched.

      Yoshida may very well start though.

      1. JustPark
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 days ago

        If he were exhausted from midweek, he could be.

        1. pundit of punts
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 12 days ago

          Rose not fit yet.

          1. JustPark
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 12 days ago

            Trippier and Walker-Peters for could start in GW5.

  2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 days ago

    Stephens owners keeping?

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Yoshi owner but still undecided, seems a bit of a mess

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      I sold last week. Feel like I jumped the gun a bit, but I'd have needed to do it eventually so thought why not

    3. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Out for Bavies

    4. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Undecided - will wait for pressers. Might ship for Cedric or Jones, if not using FT on mids

  3. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 days ago

    Pedro anyone?

    Too early for Siggy?

    1. Man Chest Hair United
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      No and yes

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 days ago

        ^this

    2. The Big Fella
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Everton were shite yesterday. I am waiting

    3. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Siggy from gw 6.

  4. F4L
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 days ago

    On a scale of 1 to 10, how desperate are non-Kane owners to get him in? 10 being very desperate

    1. Cok3y5murf
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      I don't like the word desperate, but 10 🙂

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 days ago

        really hard to get him in atm, while keeping Lukaku isn't it? Might just go Alli/Eriksen

        1. Cok3y5murf
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 12 days ago

          Stretches the budget yeah, but I can do it. Depends on each team. And I'm keeping Lukaku and ditching Jesus (95% sure).

    2. Totalfootball
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      7
      Have Alli Eriksen Bavies though but would prefer Kane instead of Alli

    3. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      10. Fortunately, plan has been in place for a while and nothing has upset it so far. Won't rise until after CL game too, which is nice

    4. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      10 ish too ... can't decide on Kaku straight swap or Morata for a hit

    5. magnolia21
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      I just got him in. Most explosive scorer in the game bar Sanchez

    6. COYS Down Under
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      At this point a 6. If he scores another brace against Swansea without a lot of Alli involvement I'll have to get him.

      Otherwise Lukaku/Jesus are both doing a great job of getting points.

      People who had Kane from GW1 think they've made a great decisions but he's still only returned once... time will tell but for now I still think I made the right choices for strikers so far.

  5. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 12 days ago

    Choupo or Gross?

    I'm thinking Gross. Why?

    - Set pieces
    - Good fixtures
    - Confidence

    If he fails, switch to Choupo in a few weeks when Stoke have their good run of fixtures.

    Have your say on the pros and cons please.

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      just looking at Brighton's goal threat rating has got me worrying big time; seems like yesterday could have just been a fluke

    2. trinzoo
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Gross.

    3. Pochecinno
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      For someone who asks so many detailed questions about his team, you really should show more humility when getting a good score.

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 12 days ago

        This has been done to death now.

        i never post any of my scores now. thanks.

      2. Cok3y5murf
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 days ago

        Why do people get annoyed when someone brags about their score? It's just a game. Have a laugh.

        1. pundit of punts
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 12 days ago

          Always said this but it's not accepted here. Very weird that people get annoyed.

          it's not like in real life where your colleague rubs it in. We don't even know each other here.

          1. Cok3y5murf
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 12 days ago

            Yeah, I've never understood it. I've even upvoted brags here.

            1. Pochecinno
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 12 days ago

              😆

    4. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Choup of those two IMO

    5. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      pros
      - Set pieces
      - Good fixtures
      - Confidence

      cons
      -you don't get his points this week.

    6. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Cheers all.

    7. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Choupo looked brilliant yesterday, I'd get him with improving fixtures.

    8. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Agree.

  6. trinzoo
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 12 days ago

    With only 3 defs playing, one of them Stephens:

    Davies / Stephens / Suttner / Britos / 4.0

    Would you take a hit to do Britos>Kola for a hit ?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      No. I'd take a hit for another defender though. Not an Arsenal defender

      1. trinzoo
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 12 days ago

        6.0 is my budget, any idea ?

        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 12 days ago

          Jones

          1. trinzoo
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 12 days ago

            3 United already...

    2. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Kola has the best fixtures going forward but after the Che game ... can you hold off for a game ?

  7. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 days ago

    Would you give Tadic one chance since Crystal Palace or upgrade to Salah for a hit?

    1. Man Chest Hair United
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Upgrade the hit will pay off if not immediately then soon after

    2. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Salah.

  8. Man Chest Hair United
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 12 days ago

    Thoughts on wimmer only 4.4 and stokes fixtures are starting to turn

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Could be good. A little risky as not sure if he'll keep his spot when Shawcross is back. But I'd be willing to bet he will

      1. Man Chest Hair United
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 12 days ago

        Didn't realise shawcross was out. When's he due back?

        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 12 days ago

          Unclear. Probably this week

    2. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Will he start when Shawcross returns?

    3. Pochecinno
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Looks good. Regret not getting him instead of Naughton this week. There was some doubt over his nailedness but Hughes dispelled those quick enough by putting him straight in against United.

    4. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Cameron at 4.5 has been playing RWB.

  9. F4L
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 days ago

    Are there any good defender options under 5.0mil? Just the Newcastle ones?

    1. Man Chest Hair United
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Naughton
      Wimmer
      TAA

  10. awgJose
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 12 days ago

    How nailed is Hoedt? Thinking of tripling up on Soton def with Cedric and Bertie

    1. Man Chest Hair United
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Plenty of competition for the two spots rotation could be an issue

    2. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Bad idea.

    3. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Go Forster instead.

    4. Pochecinno
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Don't do it. I'd look to get rid of one, if anything.

    5. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Don't, Saints are no good.

  11. nick_pkt_12
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 days ago

    A or B

    A.) Elliot Casper S.
    Zanka, Bavies, Manquillo, Femenia, Maguire
    Silva, Doucore, Mhky, Moting, Eriksen
    Morata, Firmino, Jesus

    B.) Elliot, Gomes
    Zanka, Bavies, Clark, Femenia, Maguire
    Silva, Eriksen, Doucoure, Moting, Carroll
    Lukaku, Kane, Jesus

    Taking any suggestions for better options as well. Cheers

    1. Manbatius
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      If Clark is nufc he may be dropped when Lejune is fully fit. Manquillo more nailed.

      Also prefer Kane in the team.

  12. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 12 days ago

    Played Foster in last 2 weeks and Elliott got back to bsck cleanies 🙁

    Have switched to Elliott, 4.0 😎

    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Stoke will score.

    2. Pochecinno
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      At least you got the Foster cleanies in the first two gameweeks.

    3. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Well done, WBA are dog poo on your shoe.

  13. Double Pivot
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 days ago

    Cedric+Willian > Bavies + 6.8?

    Any ideas...Gross or Brady and free up cash?

    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Brady

  14. tm370
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 12 days ago

    I’ve been considering Wildcarding guys, what do you reckon? Current team is:

    De Gea, Elliot
    Davies, Dawson, Rosenior, Stephens, Dann
    Salah, Mane, RLC, Carroll, Mkhitaryan
    Lukaku, Morata, Firmino

    If I don’t wildcard, and limp along a little longer, I’m looking at either
    A) Lukaku and Mane out for Kane and Pogba (-4)
    B) Lukaku, Mane, and Stephens out for Kane, Eriksen, and Clark. (-8)

    1. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Good team, no need WC... maybe just do A

      1. tm370
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 12 days ago

        Thanks buddy

  15. magnolia21
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 12 days ago

    Just completed Mane+Gabbi > Choupo +Kane

    1. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Sound

  16. magnolia21
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 12 days ago

    Stoke should be a good source for points from their attackers. They got some good technical players. Solid defense as well.

    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Agreed. Stoke are ones to watch and think cho-mo could be a bargain if he keeps it up.

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 12 days ago

        Or Jese

    2. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Shhhh!

  17. FF Dirtbag
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 12 days ago

    Best midfielder for 8.3mill or less?

    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Pog. Mhki.

    2. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Pogba

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 12 days ago

        Even if it means I have 3 Manchester United players?

        1. Forever In Our Shadow
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 12 days ago

          Yep

          1. FF Dirtbag
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 12 days ago

            And three spurs players?

        2. dhamphiir
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 12 days ago

          You can have maximum 3 player from same team

          1. FF Dirtbag
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 12 days ago

            So how does this look then for a team:

            Foster Elliot
            Davies Jones Stephens Mee Hunemeier
            Eriksen Pogba Willian Brady carroll
            Lukaku Kane Firmino

  18. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 12 days ago

    What's our thoughts on Mendy?

    Do ye prefer him over Walker or Davies?

    1. Manbatius
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Excellent crosser of the ball, not sure I would switch either of those to him though if already own. Spurs likely more clean sheets.

    2. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Great player, but currently prefer Davies + 0.9

  19. Braca_Bez_Gajca
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 days ago

    Bottomed and thinking about using my WC this week, hows this potential line-up look?

    Elliot - Pope
    Clark, Schindler, Azpi, Hegazi, Davies
    Alli, Salah, Choupo, Pogba, Gross
    Firmino, Chicharito, Kane

    1. CloudSky
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Who do you bench every week?

      1. Braca_Bez_Gajca
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 days ago

        Would depend on fixtures but probably Pope, Clark/Schinder, Gross/Choupo

    2. gilean
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Wouldn't bring in Pope for 4,5.

      1. Braca_Bez_Gajca
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 days ago

        Currently have Heaton, who would you recommend instead? Gomes or Foster?

    3. Man Chest Hair United
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Wouldn't get Hegazi or chicharito. I own both and want to sell. Hoping chicharito changes that tomorrow

      1. Braca_Bez_Gajca
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 days ago

        Currently have Dawson and Chicharito. Dont know who i would get instead or chicharito and dawson > hegazi gives me extra 0.1 to get Salah

  20. Man Chest Hair United
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 12 days ago

    Mane to

    A Salah
    B Alli
    C Coutinho
    D other

    I have Eriksen and Kane already

    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      Think I'm going Salah fwiw

  21. osullg26
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 12 days ago

    A) siggy
    B) eriksen
    C) silva
    D) salah
    E) vardy

    I've 2 fts and will need three to get two of the above.

    Silva and salah will be rotated long term.

    Siggy and vardy have penalties and no rotation as well as best fixtures over next 8 or so gws (ignoring Everton vs. Man united)

    Eriksen is in the best team simply but has stiff fixtures from gw9.

    So which two?

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      B

    2. Man Chest Hair United
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      B and D

    3. jimmy.floyd
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 days ago

      BD

  22. Bald Eagle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 12 days ago

    Do we think RLC is OK to play for GW5?

  23. jimmy.floyd
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 days ago

    Forster Elliot
    Bailly Cedric Dawson Duffy Mbemba
    Salah Eriksen Ramsey Richarlison Carroll
    Kane Kaku Mounie

    1 FT 0.4 itb
    GTG or should I change something?

  24. FDMS All Starz
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 days ago

    A) Kane & 6.1mid

    Or

    B) Eriksen & Firmino

  25. Ask Yourself
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 days ago

    News from the West Ham camp suggests it will likely be a 352 with Carroll and Hernandez up front and Antonio wing back. Thoughts on this?

  26. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 12 days ago

    Hegazi to Leicester defender is going to happen but is Maguire worth .6 over Simpson and Morgan do you think?

  27. fameasser84
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    A. Lukaku Ritchie
    B. Pogba Morata

    Please help! 🙂

  28. cjhewitt92
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Pick 3 from 5

    Kane
    Jesus
    Lukaku
    Firmino
    Morata
    Was thinking of having Kane Jesus and Morata as Pogba and Salah in midfield as better for team score. What are your guys thoughts