Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – Southampton vs Liverpool

Following Newcastle’s win over Man United, Sunday’s third and final fixture sees us take a trip to St Mary’s Stadium as Southampton and Liverpool square up at 4.30pm.

After Sergio Aguero’s four-goal demolition of Leicester and Harry Kane’s solitary strike against Arsenal, all eyes now turn to Mohamed Salah.

Up against a defence with a single clean sheet in their last 13 home fixtures, the Egyptian is the number one captain for Gameweek 27 with 22.1% armband backing.

The top scoring player in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), Salah’s relentless consistency has delivered returns in 15 of his previous 17 league outings.

He’s also served up 11 sets of double-figure hauls, including a 16-point tally against Mauricio Pellegrino’s men back in Gameweek 12.

His team-mate Roberto Firmino could emerge as a differential captaincy candidate – just 3.3% of managers have backed the Brazilian, who has supplied 10+ points in three of his last five away starts.

Meanwhile, James Ward-Prowse has another chance to stake a claim as a budget midfield buy.

Up against a defence with three clean sheets on their travels, the Saints’ playmaker has three goals and two assists in the previous four rounds of fixtures.

Interest is clearly on the rise – at a price of 5.1, he was acquired by 78,000+ FPL managers ahead of yesterday morning’s deadline.

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  1. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Does anyone else think the the DGWs could be completely irrelevant given that the Top 4 could be completely settled come GW37

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I don't think the top 4 will be settled though, it's still very close

    2. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      The leaders maybe. The top 4? Think it will go all the way. No one really standing out and taking advantage.

    3. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      It’s a good point but I think too 4 is close.

    4. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Could happen, managers might give WC players a break

  2. Takedog1
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Is TAA looking pretty nailed on
    Now?

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      No

      1. Takedog1
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Who plays ahead
        Of him? Started last 2 now in league

        1. Syd.
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Gomez will be back

          1. Takedog1
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Doubt it

    2. Viper
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Not when Gomez is back

      1. Takedog1
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Looks like be a couple games before he’s back

    3. DJ1000
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Think he will get more game time now. Looked solid today. But rotation risk

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        At times he looked shakey tbh.. I think Gomez is still 1st choice

    4. Lazaretti
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Not nailed. Gomez has a knock and he has already been running so should be in ready for next PL game.

    5. runny
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      No, Gomez back for the UCL midweek, and after that it's any ones guess who starts the next EPL game if Gomez and TAA are both fit...

  3. JJeyy
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    A) Aguero + Bauer
    B) Eriksen + Alonso

  4. Viper
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Three three players to have scored 10+ Fks & penalties in the Premier league era are:

    1. ThierryHenry

    2. Cristiano Ronaldo

    .

    .

    .

    3. Ian Harte

    True story.

  5. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Can anyone please tell my why are people WC now?

    Are the DGW and BGW fixtures confirmed yet? I see nothing on the season ticker.

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Change in fixtures and setting up their team for GW31

      1. LǝgleSs e|even
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Cool, any confirmation on GW31 yet?

  6. Foozeball
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on Arnautovic? I would like to get him in, but just can't fit him in with Shaqiri in indispensable form and Lingard making way for KDB

    1. zag
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Depends what else you could do with the money instead of spending it on KDB

  7. Shardlow
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Highest priority to remove, Lingard or Son?
    Cheers

    1. Foozeball
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Lingard

    2. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Lingard

  8. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Pope, Elliot
    Alonso, Otamendi, Jones, Mustafi, Ogbonna
    Salah, Sterling, Son, Walcott, Carroll
    Kane, Firmino, Wilson

    2FT, 0.1 in bank

    What are my priorities here?

    1. Lazaretti
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Try to get some players who will have a game / and will play in GW31. (STO, EVE, LIV, WAT)

      Wilson to Niasse, Carroll to Shaqiri/Deloufeu/Richarlison or Mustafi to Bauer etc.

      Team looks solid. Son might be rotated.

  9. IL Fantasista
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    I have exact funds to:
    Otamendi --> VVD
    Son --> KDB
    For free.

    Pull the trigger?

    1. Lazaretti
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Good moves but I would wait. Too many minutes of football to be played before next GW...

    2. BBC_TF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      You could save Son to KDB for a week maybe

  10. BBC_TF
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Highest priority is Otamendi or Lingard?

    Lingard: I already have Shaqiri and Walcott and cannot find an obvious replacement sub 8M for Lingard right now. Should I wait for arsenal mids to get better?

    1. zag
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      You might be waiting until next season

  11. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Which GW is the Free Hit Chip best for?

    1. Lazaretti
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Prob GW35

  12. Twelve years a slave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    has overall updated yet??

    1. TooDifficuIt
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      yes

  13. England23
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    I have Tom Carroll, B.Silva and Lingard, 2FT. Who to who?

    Thanks guys

  14. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Ota to VVD?
    Yay or Nay

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      yay

  15. Aston-villain
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Sorry ive not kept up but can someone please tell me...
    Which teams have a blank in 31?
    When will dgw's be?

  16. Man Chest Hair United
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Sanchez and Quaner
    To
    Kane and up to 4.5

    Any suggestions ?