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Dugout Discussion – West Ham vs Man United

Double Gameweek 37 comes to a close at the London Stadium this evening, as West Ham entertain Manchester United at 7.45pm.

The visitors boast three of the top ten players for transfers in ahead of last Friday’s Fantasy Premier League (FPL) deadline.

Paul Pogba (147,000) was second only to Raheem Sterling in midfield, Chris Smalling (133,000) was the most bought defender, while over 68,000 turned to Marcus Rashford up front due to Romelu Lukaku’s ankle injury.

Unfortunately for Rashford’s owners, he drops to the bench as Jose Mourinho makes eight changes as a result of Friday’s 1-0 loss at Brighton. Pogba and Smalling, along with David De Gea, are the only players to retain their starts.

Drafted in by 15,000+, the fit-again Alexis Sanchez is back on the teamsheet tonight. Similar to Pogba, he had two double-figure hauls in his four appearances prior to Gameweek 37.

This evening’s line-up suggests that Sanchez could be handed a role up front, with Antonio Valencia and Luke Shaw operating as wing-backs.

Meanwhile, De Gea – owned by over 45% – is the Red Devils’ most captained player, with over 61,000 handing him the armband.

For the Hammers, Marko Arnautovic (58,000+) was the main draw ahead of their two matches.

While the Austrian chipped in with an assist in the 2-0 win at Leicester, he was somewhat overshadowed by midfield differentials Joao Mario and Mark Noble. Both grabbed a goal apiece to tally 11 and 10 points respectively so far.

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  1. Zilla
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Finally time to get points from Ryan?

  2. Ibralicious
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Who's guaranteed more minutes in GW38 from the looks of it?

    A) Willian
    B) Pogba

    Cheers

  3. Voodoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    What would you do to get Salah in?

    De Gea Ryan
    Alonso Smalling Maguire Naughton Dummet
    Ramsey Son Pogba Sterling Kenedy
    Kane Jesus JAyew

    0.3 ITB

    Thanks

    1. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Smalling (iffy if he will play) to 3.9 and Pogba to Salah. Not sure if you have enough cash for that. If not, then Ramsey to Gudmonsson and Pogba to Salah.

  4. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    I hate Jose Mourinho

    1. Ibralicious
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Cheers Geoff

  5. Krafty Werks
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Who would you say scores more here in GW38?

    A - Ederson, Robertson, Mustafi, Milivojevic, Aubameyang.
    or
    B - De Gea, Van Dijk, Lowton, McArthur, Kane +4pts.

    Thanks.

    1. Rocky FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      DDG is not wven playing

  6. cescpistols111
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Mahrez + Barnes -> Lamela + Giroud for a -4 hit?

  7. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Ryan vs. Salah ... bring it on 😎

  8. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Bench one:

    a) Tark (BOU)
    b) Lowton (BOU)
    c) Naughton (STK)

  9. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Where the PVA captainers at

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      benched him last GW, sold him before this one. Missed all his points ffs 😆

  10. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Have Ryan in the subs vs liverpool
    Ddg to henno can free up funds. Is it the best move?

  11. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    106 points. 😀

    Safe to say WC 36 and BB 37 went pretty well. 169 points in 2 gws.

    Bring on GW 38 now!

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Good squad. Bit unlucky with your BB.

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Should have got in Masuaku.

        Cheers.

  12. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Ryan or Ederson (-4)... the final decision!

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Ryan for save pts

  13. Ghost Gooner
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Jose hinting at Smalling DDG benching in last game 😡

    1. Regin
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Really?

    2. liiusions
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      What did he say about Smalling?

      1. Ghost Gooner
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        He said he's playing 15 in a row so is due a rest

        1. Fingerspitzengefühl
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          He actually said that?

          1. Ghost Gooner
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            Yep, actually glad he came out and said it tbh

  14. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Do we play Mat Ryan away to liverpool and hope the save points make up for goals conceded?! Or spend a crucial last FT on DDG out?

    Stupid damn Mourinho

    1. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Why sell DDG?

        1. The Nuttman
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Great, I don't have a playing goalie then, bit of a shame but could be worst.

    2. Regin
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Why DDG out?

    3. Vlad Tepes
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      What have I missed?

    4. Numb
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      I don't have Ryan?

  15. Dacra
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    93 (-4) not bad.

    Son to Mane for free?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Son is gonna tear it up.

      1. Vlad Tepes
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        on the bench yes

      2. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        He's got to start, Epic. I am leery (I think we have = points, btw). I hope he starts, as he could definitely do well.

  16. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Wenger should’ve gone ages ago, but I actually feel very sad for him now, life without Arsenal is going to be hard for him, I get the impression he’d swap his millions for one more successful year

    1. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      His biggest downfall was not asking for more money to improve the squad. He protected the board too much and they betrayed him.

      That's why I don't blame Conte for the drop off at Chelsea. He didn't get his targets and he is rightfully pointing that out

  17. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Any news on whether Dilva will play? or do dilva to ramsey

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Silva won’t play but Ramsey is not 5he safest alternative

    2. The Real Big Vern
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      David Silva - 2017/18 performances
      Appears I misunderstood! Not seen the last of him yet after all ! Oops
      Post by: Bluwhit, Today at 3:40 PM in forum: Player Performances

  18. Point-one short
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    85 with a sterling tc fail. Could have been a lot worse. 🙂

    1. Tommy J
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      123(-4) with a Sterling(c) fail...

      1. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        BB ?

      2. Point-one short
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        great score

  19. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    53 of my 90 points came from my D, and it would have been 60 if Cedric didn't lose 7 points to that late Everton goal !

  20. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Mourinho the fanny: ddg will be rested, gives romero chance to play"

    a$$hat

  21. boc610
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    THAT team finished second. Just doesnt seem possible. And morally wrong somehow.

    1. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Love that, morally wrong. How I feel about my president, every day (hour, minute...).

  22. Salah Fingers
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Who to start?

    A - lowton
    B - Mustafi

    1. Sotamendi84
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      mustafi

  23. Sotamendi84
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    who plays fewer minutes?
    1 mahrez
    2 willian
    3 gross

    1. Ibralicious
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      I think 2

  24. Wizard of Ozil
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Why isn't there an MOTD for all the Premier league matches on Tuesday, Wednesday and game tonight.
    I've looked on BBC and can't see it. Only hoping it will be on Sat or Sunday
    Any one else notice?

  25. dbeck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Will we hear from Anfield express this Saturday?

    1. boc610
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      That's dead in the water now.

    2. Tommy J
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      No he had to stop

      1. dbeck
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Balls

  26. arndff_
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Any suggestions? Thanks!

    DDG
    Alonso Vertonghen Long
    Salah Sterling Son Arnie
    Kane Jesus J Ayew

    Nordfelt Lowton Cedric Kenedy

    1FT, 0.1M ITB

    1. dbeck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      DDG given mou comments, take your pick of any keeper.

    2. drughi
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      you need a goalie

  27. ☻ Jon Snow ☻
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    What’s the link that calculates the average score?

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Average score is 66 points, 82 for top 1k.

  28. Richd
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Worried about rotation now.

    Like many I’ll just play Ryan v Pool. Good ceiling. Awful floor. May be more fun that a DDG 6.

    Then I’ll get zaha in for Pogba and once MLs update I’ll decide if I captain Kane zaha or arnie.

    One things for sure. I’m not getting Salah back. The rise began when he left and a -4 for one GW is so negative when he’ll be heavily captained anyway. Guarantees a 4 point loss at most.

  29. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    The Man Utd team should be fun on Sunday

    I reckon none of the regulars will start