Dugout Discussion

Kane supported by Moura and Lamela against Villa

Harry Kane (£11.0m) will be supported by Lucas Moura (£7.5m) and Erik Lamela (£6.0m) for Spurs’ Gameweek 1 clash with Aston Villa.

With Son Heung-min (£9.5m) suspended and Dele Alli (£8.5m) ruled out with a hamstring injury, there was an opportunity for cheaper midfield players to come in for Spurs.

Moura and Lamela have taken those opportunities and those who included them in their first squad of the season will be delighted.

Moura is currently in 11.2% of squads as the Brazilian was considered the most popular cheaper alternative to the expensive Kane.

Lamela is the real differential, snapped up by Scout legend Mark Sutherns for Gameweek 1, and owned by just 0.7% of Fantasy managers.

Christian Eriksen (£9.0m) is among the substitutes and it will be interesting to see which of the attacking players he replaces if he does come on.

Kyle Walker-Peters (£5.0m) gets a start at right-back with Juan Foyth (£5.0m) suspended, although Serge Aurier (£5.0m) has recovered from his knock to feature on the bench.

Meanwhile, Dean Smith surprised Fantasy managers with some elements of his team selection.

Despite Matt Targett (£4.5m) and Frederic Guilbert (£4.5m) playing extensively at left and right full-back respectively in pre-season, neither were in the starting line-up.

The former was named on the bench while Guilbert was not in the matchday squad at all.

Furthermore, Jota (£6.0m) also impressed during the summer but is named among the substitutes while Anwar El Ghazi (£5.5m) and Trezeguet (£5.5m) start either side of Wesley (£6.0m)

Spurs XI: Lloris; Rose, Sánchez, Alderweireld, Walker-Peters; Ndombele, Sissoko, Winks; Lamela, Lucas; Kane.

Aston Villa XI: Heaton; N Taylor, Mings, Engels, El Mohamady; Grealish, McGinn, Hourihane; El Ghazi, Wesley, Trezeguet.

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  1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Why are people so reactionary with their transfer damnit. Don't want Robbo dropping in price.

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      No need to worry about price drop if you are keeping him for the long haul.

    2. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Always gonna happen but think he'll be ok, Origi currently being transferred in by people.

    3. jason_ni
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Hes in my team for the season.. so if he drops 0.1 not ideal but will survive!

    4. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      He's only at -4.5. Don't think he'll drop.

    5. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      hes not close to dropping

  2. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Heaton to break PL save record here

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Is the record still Krul vs Spurs?

      1. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        De Gea against Spurs isnt it?

        1. Brosstan
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          against Arsenal**

        2. Mr_Barbs
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Equaled record with Krul

          1. Mr_Barbs
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            and Mannone of Sunderland

      2. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        DDG vs Arse?

  3. Godfrey
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    71 with 4 to go. I always have a slow start, new situation for me.

    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      This is a slow start on here

      1. Godfrey
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Not according to the subleague FFS

        1. Grand Thibauto
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          JK, most scores here are 80+ with 3/4 to go

          1. cheekumz
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Drivel... maybe most scores you see people talking about.. pretty sure if you polled "around here" most people would not be on 8+ with 3/4 to go.

            1. cheekumz
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 8 months ago

              80+*

    2. bixie11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      68 with wesley, wan-bis, martial and moura to go

    3. benbro
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      84 with Azpi and Pérez to go
      Ppop in 16 more???

      First 3 figures haul in sight

  4. fr3d
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Kane at 10.4m before Newcastle at home looks tasty

    1. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      🙂
      i would be all over that

  5. SkeletONv01
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Digne, Ryan, Wilson, Dunk(!), all delivered, 83 points with Barkley, Perez and Vardy to play, come on Vardy lets go party ^^ Cmon, 100pts first GW :>

    1. FPL_DON
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      well played

    2. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Nice, 86 with Perez and Jimenez here. Fingers crossed we both get a ton.

      1. SkeletONv01
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        +1, good luck mate 🙂

    3. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      You probably won’t be here by GW22.

      1. norab
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        lol

  6. FPL_DON
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    How am I doing? 65 points with Perez, Heaton, Jota and Moura to play??

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Good, average is 40 points from 6.2 players.

      1. FPL_DON
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Lovely, great to know, thanks!

    2. SkeletONv01
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Good 🙂 Dunno the average, but would say above 50 is good 🙂

      1. FPL_DON
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks bro

    3. LSK
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Same players left as me, so hopefully they do well

      1. FPL_DON
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Fingers crossed for us both!

  7. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Not many options in the 6.0 bracket to replace Trossard. Anyone who left money in the bank laughing

    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Buendia looks good imo.

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      You haven’t waited for the newcastle game mate. Almiron will make your decision simple

    3. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Double move after next gameweek is on the cards for him

    4. RyanKent14
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I’m in the same boat, Barkley only 1 standing out to me

    5. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      barkley

    6. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Prepare for Lord Barkley tomorrow, my friend /s.

    7. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Whichever of the Chelsea 6.0m mids that performs against United. Barkley most likely.

  8. Cok3y5murf
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Screwed up my Fraser/Moura 50/50 decision. So hatty imminent

    1. Pumpkinhead
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      how do you know you screwed it up?

      1. Cok3y5murf
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Fraser was a bit sloppy. Not convinced.

        1. How Mina You
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          It's just been 1 game! My plan is to at least give him the next one and then reassess for GW3 with 2 transfers in hand. Don't kneejerk just yet.

          1. Cok3y5murf
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            I'm not. Just saying.

  9. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Come on Mayo knock those bleddin Dub's out.

  10. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Where can we check bonus points >

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      anewpla

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Members area is one place.

    3. Ragabolly
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      http://www.livefpl.net/games too

      1. Pras (FPL)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Love the upgrades to the site mate. Great work!

  11. Brian Boitano
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone hit a hundo yet? I got very lucky with a Dunk punt today! May get over 100 for the first time in a normal gwk

    1. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      i'm on 85 with Vardy, Tielemans and... Dendonker to play.

      Its still a possibility but i am not confident. Good luck - triple digits in gameweek 1 would be awesome.

    2. Cleric
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      90 with Pérez and bonus points left. Gonna be close

  12. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Anybody know where Guilbert is?

    Have him as a bench player but still frustrating that he’s nowhere to be seen...could cause future issues. Knew I should have binned him off.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Too tough a game.

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Sounds like bit first choice for he tough games. Smith said the importance of playing 3 of the back 4 from last season that only conceded 12 goals since he took over for over half a season

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Not*

  13. cigan
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Were Southampton as terrible as the scoreline shows?
    How did Che Adams do?

  14. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    BPS locked?

    1. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      not yet .

  15. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Assume Eriksen being out of favour is good news for Moura going forward?

    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Do they play the same position? I assume it lo celso who would replace eriksen than moura

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        No but the formation has changed

        1. Grand Thibauto
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          They still need to replace eriksen's creative input to the team, which I believe something lo celso can replace.

    2. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      For the first few yes. Probably will get a few more games but that’s about it. Eriksen will be back soon can’t ignore his quality

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        He could potentially leave the club though

    3. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Definitely

  16. 7shadesofsmoke
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    surely there will be a few managers in the century club after GW1.

    Wish i'd played the triple © chip! Must be one of the biggest scoring opening gameweeks in history with the two standout picks both hauling

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I think GW1 last year was higher-scoring. I got 95 points.

    2. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Last year was a huge opener if i remember correctly

      1. bryant
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        it was

      2. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        true - think i was around the 100K mark with 88 points if memory serves...

        1. Rash
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          99 with 34 on bench got me a 16k rank last season

          1. 7shadesofsmoke
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            ooooosshhhh i can only dream.

            Will be happy if i can hold above the 50K mark but will depend on how Kane does i think....

      3. Manani
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        remember those defender assist + CS.
        Would have been the same this year if it wasn't for that Pukki goal

    3. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Last year I had 99 points gw 1 yet ended up with my worst finish. Happy to start more cagily and try to avoid hits.

    4. Manani
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      last season GW1 was higher for me 103 points I think, got that Robertson Mendy and someone else don't really remember who

  17. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Ayoze not playing tomorrow would be lovely. I know how unlikely that is, but it would mean Dunk comes in, so a guy can hope.

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      He can easily hit a brace.

      1. jdp219
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Oh, I know. I'm thinking more about differential possibilities.

      2. Huddersfield
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        They are losing 1/0 at home

  18. XabiAlonso
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    46 any good

    1. el polako
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Not great.

    2. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      If you’ve got Kane & Aubameyang left with one of them
      Captain then maybe its good!

      1. XabiAlonso
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Just Kane captain having a salah less season

        1. 7shadesofsmoke
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          any reason to make that decision?

          1. XabiAlonso
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            To stop making my mini league buddies so miserable

        2. TheDragon
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Kane hattrick and you are in very good shape

    3. Elwood
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Above average at the moment

      It's 40 currently.

  19. The Wanton Trader
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Wesley owners, give me a wave...! 🙂

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Hugeeee wave

      1. The Wanton Trader
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Looking forward to see how he gets on. I bought him for next few, so it’s just an eye test today and anything else is a bonus.

    2. golden skulltula 69
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I'm in

      1. The Wanton Trader
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Get in!

  20. Carden
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Anybody watch the burnley game? How's wood on that game compared to barnes?

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I haven't watched but reading online, he was offside a number of times (including a disallowed goal).

      Still, the link-up play between the two is good.

    2. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      seconded

      1. Carden
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Alright thanks guys!

        1. jdp219
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Oh, I think I should clarify. I was seconding your question. I didn't watch but have Wood in my squad.

    3. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Goal VAR'd out for offside. Pieters cross for Barnes's second was just over his head and if Gudmunsson had crossed instead of shot for his goal Wood was unmarked at the back post.

      1. jdp219
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        So, stick with Wood is what I'm reading here.

        1. Carden
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Yea I'll stick with him based on these replies

      2. Hairy Potter
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        I thought the linesman flagged for offside and VAR was just to double check.

  21. Elwood
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Any idea why Trossard didn't play today?

  22. Huddersfield
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Gutted.
    Murray in my FPL Team and i placed a tenner on Brighton 4 nil win

    1. Pumpkinhead
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      4 nil - that was optimistic

      1. Huddersfield
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Almost correct

  23. Bartowski
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Villa should be interesting

    So many new players, could work out could be Fulham 2.0

  24. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Ironically, the Walker, Pieters, Walker-Peters defense might actually be incredible this week!

    1. Oooof
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Haha 🙂

    2. tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      😀

    3. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Really rate Pieter's, might get him in.

    4. Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I would have moved walker-pieters to the centre there

  25. Oooof
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Got Mings on the bench along with Diop.

    Went for nailedness in the end in a rotating three 4.5m defs.

    Got very lucky with Montoya who was a punt but has got me a clean sheet.

  26. LarryJunior
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    B.Silva and Robertson -4 for 4.0 def and Sterling?
    Got VVD and KDB already.

    1. el polako
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      No, B Silva can "cover" Sterling.... In fact just buy Phil Foden or Gundogun.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Let all your team play.

  27. Jambot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Is kiwivillain here yet?

    1. Pumpkinhead
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      o/

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Depends on how this game goes. 😛

    3. Hairy Potter
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      The Villa wankathon may be postponed tonight unless they get a point tonight.

      1. Hairy Potter
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Haha timing! Fair play McGinn.

  28. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    How was Robinson today folks? Played 90 it seems.
    Worth keeping???

  29. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Any hints on wtf happened to Guilberr?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Tactical possibly.

  30. super zlatan
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone have a copy of the sports almanac?

    Thanks.

    1. el polako
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Guy called Marty.

      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        😉