Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Sunday

After United and Everton got Sunday’s events underway earlier, we now have three more matches to focus on before another international break is thrust upon us. First up, the league’s last two unbeaten teams go head-to-head at the Bridge, as Chelsea take on Arsenal in one of a couple of 2.05pm kick-offs.

All eyes will be on Cesc Fabregas as he plays host to his former club but from a Fantasy perspective, we’ll be looking for Diego Costa to continue a record that has seen him score in every home appearance so far. Danny Welbeck will also be on many a radar as the Gunners prepare for an outstanding run of fixtures from Gameweek 8 onwards.

Elsewhere, Mauricio Pochettino faces a tough task to derail the Southampton bandwagon as his former club roll up to the Lane. Spurs have failed to score in each of their last two home matches and face the top-flight’s meanest backline – the likes of Ryan Bertrand, Dusan Tadic and Graziano Pelle all carry strong form into this one and have the upcoming fixtures to flourish further.

Later in the day, The Hammers welcome QPR to Upton Park in the final match of the Gameweek. Big Sam’s side have impressed in the final third in recent weeks, with Stewart Downing’s new central role and Diafra Sakho’s clinical finishing making them the standout options for the hosts right now.

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  1. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Please rank these in order of importance. I have 2 FT's and will do 2 of these this week.

    Balo to Welbeck
    Siggy to Tadic
    Duff to Baines

    A little scared of the second one.

    1. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      1st one only and possibly 3rd one. That's it.

    2. Yes Don
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      2 and 3

    3. Podge
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Do 1st and 3rd, skip 2nd one all together.

    4. Kerz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      1 then 3. 2 isn't at all a priority.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Getting Siggy out is not a priority but getting a Southampton mid is.

    5. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      1st one is a must, 3rd one not sure about and the 2nd one is just ludicrous.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I know it's a major gamble, and is quite frankly a little silly. But I think its the right move. I have to have 3 Southampton players for the next 5.

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

          FFS' obsession with Tadic is beyond ridiculous. Sure he has the stats but he's not really getting the points so why would you get rid of a proven point scorer and lost out on the value you have in him as well?

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            I see something coming. Which of their mids would you get? I must have one.

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

      1,3

      Keep Siggy

    7. Alan The Llama
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Liverpool have QPR. I'd only do the third one.

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

        Lol have you watched Balotelli play so far?

        1. Alan The Llama
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Have you seen QPR?

      2. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I just can't live with him in my team any more. I'm sick and tired of oh well he's at home to West Brom, Everton Livepool always high scoring... and getting nothing.

    8. NIGHTHIKER - I Kane, I Shaw…
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Do Balo to Welbeck and Duff to Baines. Save Siggy to Tadic for GW9 or GW10.

  2. Alan The Llama
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hi Zarate

  3. The Chosen One...
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Adebayor (lol), Tadic > Welbeck, Sterling (-4) worth it?

  4. sumatera
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is Aguero essential?

    1. floydy_floyd
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      No chance he'll be injured soon

    2. MJ6987
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      No, but he's a good option if you can afford him.

    3. Kerz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not essential but a very good option

    4. sumatera
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Hmmmm it was supposed to come up as a polldaddy thing -

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      Is Aguero essential?

      1. Kerz
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

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  5. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    How does Chadli go from being 25 BPs score to 17 😕

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

    Falcao > Aguero?

  7. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Best move with 0.8m in the bank and this back 5? Bloomin Chambers!

    Terry, Clyne, Chambers, Wisdom, Hutton

    A) Terry -> Baines - would have to start Wisdom(MUN) or Hutton(eve) this week
    B) Chambers -> Bertrand/Gibbs
    C) Hutton/Wisdom -> Wilson

    1. Whistle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      That's the 9th time you've asked in 24 hours lol...

      Thats actually impressive.

    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hope you all noticed ADM kept up his Sunday average. Goal and an assist. 😀

    The Angel performs on the day of the Lord. 😛

    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      That is freaky

  8. Tommytour
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    How was Sanchez today? HUL sun BUR tempting me!

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

      Awful

    2. Snikii
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      not his fault

    3. floydy_floyd
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      If I was on wc I'd maybe get him in

    4. BlueIncognito
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Got bullied the whole game, didn't threaten much at all but his fixtures look very nice

    5. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not great - but was Chelsea away . Great run of fixtures coming.

  9. Kerrazy
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    which keeper is the most consistent and good to replace Krul ? currently on Mannone(consistent saves)

    1. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'd prefer Guzan for the fixtures

      1. Kerrazy
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Sunderland better defending ?

        1. Tommytour
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Villa pretty tight this year nearly kept City out

  10. il Brutto
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Tadic or Pelle?

    1. floydy_floyd
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Pelle judging by season so far!

  11. Just A Hat
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    sorry guys, silly question!

    what time is MOTD2 on tonight?

      1. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Just like those people who don't wear watches constantly asking you for the time.

  12. Heels_Over_Head
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    looking for Giggs Boson, Nabil, Saniul

    1. Reedy
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I can mention it at Oranje HQ (to Nabil & Saniul). Is it about the game you're running?

    2. MJ6987
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I have just emailed them...

  13. Owd Big 'Ed
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    De Gea, Gilks
    Terry, Pieters, Taylor, Hutton, Wisdom
    Fabregas, Sterling, Sigurdsson, Chadli, Marney
    Costa, Aguero, Pelle

    1.2M ITB. 1 FT.

    Would. You. Wildcard.

    1. Kerz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      No way!

    2. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Pieters out and you're fine.

    3. SweeSwee
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      No

    4. NissA
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Of course not.

    5. BlueIncognito
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      No.

  14. Jebiga
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Repost
    Unlucky today for Courtois points...
    Courtois and Moreno out for Mannone and Bains is no brainer ? Have 2FT,s and 0.2 in the bank

    Courtois
    Moreno, Clyne, Wilson, Moore, Duff
    Fabregas, Sterling, Di Maria, Sigurdsson, Boyd
    Costa, Aguero, Welbeck

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

      Depends if Courtois is back next GW. Sunderland also have quite a few bad fixtures coming up if I remember well.

  15. Fantasy Gold
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Any ideas for my team? Starting to be cut adrift.

    Begovic McCarthy
    Baines Moreno Clyne Moore Naylor
    Tadic Sterling Siggy Fabregas Boyd
    Costa Dzeko Pelle

    My team all of a sudden looks crap with no ADM or Aguero 🙁

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      1 FT, 3m ITB.

    2. goriuanx
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Dzeko to Sturridge

      1. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        eh? Might as well say Moore to Ivanovic if money isn't an issue.

    3. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Looks fine to me except for Dzeko. Other than Aguero, none of the other city options are that good. Only the real cheapies, Lampard and Milner as a 5th mid.

  16. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Know it's completely unreliable, but at fiso it looks like Di Maria and Bertrand will rise tonight.

    1. Del Griffith
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      this is a bit more reliable http://www.fplstatistics.co.uk/

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks!

  17. Heels_Over_Head
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    need one person for a draft league starting in 4 minutes

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      fantrax, slow draft,

      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        e-mail me at tjse7@hotmail.com

  18. Kerz
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Would you use a FT to remove Chester or save the FT (obviously after the internationals)? I have no other issues in my team.

  19. Ed
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Really want to get Welbeck in.
    But would you do Terry + Naismith > Duff + Welbeck (-4)

    Leaving me,
    Mannone Krul
    Clyne Naylor Duff Moore Hutton
    Cesc ADM Siggy Sterling Marney
    Aguero Costa Welbeck

    cheers

  20. GREENDREAMS11
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    just noticed Tomkins assisted the 2nd goal, great call by The Sargeant

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

      And the Puntmaster and the Scout Picks and....... 😉

      1. GREENDREAMS11
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah. but I think Searg posted it 1st. ( not 100% sure though)

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

          Fair play if he did.

  21. Logic
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Chambers out, Pieters lost his place. So all i have is Forster Baines Naylor Duff..... i really need to replace Pieters today b4 he drops... whats the best option long term? Fee not a problem... dont want a saints double up so currently looking at options from cfc, mcfc & spurs. Who should i go for? Being pulled by Kompany as i have no city cover

  22. OptimusBlack
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Moreno > Baines

    Yay do it Tonight or wait till friday hope Baines Price fall ?

    Nay

    1. Kerz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Baines definitely won't fall. But I'd still wait until after the internationals.

    2. Podge
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Price wont fall 🙂 could have risen by Friday, Moreno should fall though.

    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Baines will not fall.

  23. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Not liking Downing's new position.

    1. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Same. Like a defensive winger atm

  24. Tim Canterbury
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    What does CBI stand for?

    1. Kerz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Confederation of British Industry

    2. Podge
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Clearances Blocks Interceptions

    3. Demí
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Clearances, blocks and interceptions

    4. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Clearances Blocks Interceptions

    5. NissA
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Central Bureau of investigarion

    6. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Clearence, Blocks, Interceptions

    7. The Light Knight
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Crazy bast*rd indicator

  25. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    so who'll be qpr manager for the January transfer window?

    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Officially Harry's Dog

      1. Tinchy Sneijder
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Jamie Redknapp doesn't manage

      2. The Light Knight
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        At least he'll be able to read

  26. Heydudes13
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    God Caulker why are you so useless. See you later, selling to Moore.

    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      but shirly his shots in the box are the best 😉

    2. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      From the fat ---

  27. amol
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Ulloa>Sakho?

    1. NissA
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Leicester have leaky Newcastle next. I wouldn't.

  28. SG8
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    On a wildcard and was considering that Sturridge could potentially be a better option than Kun for the next 3 GW's? qpr,HUL,new compared to TOT,whu,MUN... also given that Aguero is yet to score more than once in a game and Sturridge has 36 goals in his last 50 games. My plan would be to keep cash ITB to get Aguero back in afterwards, Sturridge just looks like a really good captaincy option for those games. Yes there is the argument that Liverpool are playing poorly, but they beat Spurs 3-0 the last time Sturridge started and looked a far better team.

    Get Sturridge or stick with Aguero?

    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      aguero....spurs......studge even more injury prone this year

    2. goriuanx
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'm thinking the same thing

    3. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Considering he's also cheaper, I'd do it. Only thing is a double up with Sterling is a bit unwise considering their form.

  29. Van Dal
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    59 should be a green in top 1k yeh?

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

      Borderline imo

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Ooh I'm not so sure. In fact a tiny red.