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Dugout Discussion – West Ham vs Brighton

A third Friday night kick-off of the season brings us to the London Stadium and a Gameweek 9 opener between West Ham and Brighton.

Sadly, the Fantasy interest in this fixture is somewhat limited.

The Hammers defence has kept three clean sheets in their last five Gameweeks, but that’s not been enough to keep left-back Aaron Cresswell in the starting XI.

Arthur Masuaku has been pushing for inclusion in recent Gameweeks, with impressive cameos from the bench that have brought two assists. He gets the nod tonight, with Cresswell dropping to the bench.

Elsewhere, Chicharito’s start always looked guaranteed once he was declared fit with Andy Carroll suspended. The Mexican – who is still owned by 15.7% – looks to be the lone striker in a 4-2-3-1, with an attacking trio of Michail Antonio, Manuel Lanzini and Marko Arnautovic patrolling behind.

Meanwhile Brighton – who make their second appearance on a Friday night – boast the 14.7% owned Pascal Gross.

He gained an assist at Bournemouth on his last Friday outing and has remained integral for the Seagulls, earning another assist in Sunday’s draw with Everton. He’s been involved in 83% of Brighton’s goals when on the pitch.

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

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  1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 23 days ago

    Bright start from Brighton.

    1. goriuanx
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      Bright..on.

  2. Scout Pics
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 23 days ago

    Davies doing tonight...don't like early transfers but I was planning on ditching soon anyway. Act now?

    1. Scout Pics
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      Dropping*

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      Dropping?

    3. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      I was about to ask the same. Not sure I sanna get rid but Ward maybe and save money

    4. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      Wait. Price changes aren't big this season so don't risk imo.

  3. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 23 days ago

    Lukaku captain is a differential for me in a lot of my leagues. Everyone went city players. Please don't disappoint me lukaku!

    1. Differentiator
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      City 0 - 1 Burnley

      1. Hybrid.power
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 23 days ago

        Tbh I think Burnley will give them a good go. They've beaten a lot of big teams away this season

      2. Scout Pics
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 23 days ago

        God I hope so

  4. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 23 days ago

    Antonio punt fail 🙁

    1. Ligdon
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      Why

    2. *Reformed-Character*
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      What the hell are you talking about

  5. HamezMace
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 23 days ago

    Sorry, bottomed out,

    Would you bring Eriksen in on a WC? Spurs have a nasty run, and I have Kane.

    1. phace
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      Nope. Kane will perform against the big sides, especially with two away trips and Palace in the middle. No need for Eriksen with better value mids around (City, etc.).

    2. Scout Pics
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      Eriksen season keeper for me.

  6. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 23 days ago

    My rivals captained Lukaku which I don't own. I captained Aguero which they don't own. Also I have Morata which they don't own 🙂
    Till this week we had almost same players and captained almost same players.

    The game has started fo real!

  7. Wild Rover
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 23 days ago

    I think Cazorla is the only player not rising or falling according to FPLS, surely they have it horribly wrong?

  8. Feloh
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 23 days ago

    how do I access the draft with the FPL android app

  9. Yozzer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 23 days ago

    Only got one city player ( sterling ) and I'm bricking it

    Expecting some rotation so hope it's kind

  10. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 23 days ago

    Hart they said 😆

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        7 years, 23 days ago

        I'd never fall for that one, because I have two working eyes

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 23 days ago

          Aye! Same

        2. Lone Wolf FPL
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 23 days ago

          briliant 🙂

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      Oh no

    3. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      Grossssss assist

    4. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      YEEESsssssssssss

      BRIIGhhtooon!

    5. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      Gross assist

    6. SuperMane Returns
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      Murray Mint!

    7. R.C.
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      Grosssss bargain of the season!!!

    8. Jar Jar Winks
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      GROSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

    9. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      Great start. No Cresswell. FML.

      1. *Reformed-Character*
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 23 days ago

        A good thing now surely

    10. Wild Rover
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      GroB! 😀

    11. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      Gross superb value.

    12. fedolefan
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      Damn Gross. Keeps delivering points week after week.

      1. fedolefan
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 23 days ago

        I think I have found my Phillips replacement.

    13. dhamphiir
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      Murray goal
      West Ham 0 - 1 Brighton

    14. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      You know you're shite when the worst player in the league scores against you

    15. Andrew
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      I'm considering my bench boost next week, wondering if it's too early but considering the nice fixtures of a few bench players 15-20 points seems conceivable.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 23 days ago

        Who is your likely bench?

        1. Andrew
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 23 days ago

          Fabianski, Loftus-Cheek, Ward and Mbemba (who I'd perhaps transfer to a Liverpool defender, Gomez or Moreno) - just a consideration at this stage. I just remember saving it for DGW doesn't always work out that great.

      2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 23 days ago

        Awful idea

    16. Waynoo
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      GROSS

    17. Rossamous
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      Gross 🙂 this season’s Mahrez

      1. Ligdon
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 23 days ago

        Bit extreme

      2. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 23 days ago

        He's good but not that good...........yet!

      3. ENZO SZN™
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 22 days ago

        This season Siggy.

    18. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      Groß triple capt on fire!!!!!!

      1. *Reformed-Character*
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 23 days ago

        Hilarious

    19. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      Virtually the only one Grossless in my ML. Not good.

    20. Feloh
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      am getting gross next week

      1. DV8R
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 23 days ago

        Stay clean.

    21. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 23 days ago

      MURRAY(C) such a differential!!