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After Spurs breezed past Newcastle at St Jamesโ€™ Park, Manchester United entertain West Ham United in the final match of Gameweek 1.

The Red Devilsโ€™ summer signing Romelu Lukaku is heavily backed for this one, having scored in nine of his last 10 appearances against the Hammers in all competitions for Everton.

The most captained player (28%) in the Gameweek, he was also number one contender in our Captain Poll, earning 38% of the votes.

While Harry Kane proved a bitter disappointment with a one-point return against the Magpies, Lukakuโ€™s response will be eagerly anticipated after a host of premium strikers hit the net over the last two days.

With the likes of Alexandre Lacazette, Sergio Aguero, Alvaro Morata, Roberto Firmino and Jamie Vardy all impressing, thereโ€™s no shortage of in-form big-hitters for out three-man frontlines right now.

Three goals and as many assists over pre-season suggests that Henrikh Mkhitaryan could stake a claim for midfield consideration, though the Armenian has been mainly overlooked โ€“ heโ€™s owned by 7% to team-mate Paul Pogbaโ€™s 21%.

For the Hammers, a big display from former United man Javier Hernandez could have an impact on the overall standings โ€“sitting in 21% of squads, heโ€™s the fourth most popular forward in the game.

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  1. SweeSwee
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I'm always tempted to go with a 5 at the back strategy and this season I'm actually doing it (to start with at least). This is my current team:

    Foster
    Alonso, Valencia, Bertrand, Cedric, Danilo
    KDB, Willian
    Lukaku, Kane, Chicharito

    (Myhill, RLC, Carol, Chaloba)

    I suspect Danilo will now be rotated and am tempted to bring in another Southampton... thoughts?

    1. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Looks nicely set up. Ben Davies clearly impressed today and a Spurs defender typically a good bet

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      3 saints this week at the back would have been great but a double up on any defence is more than enough.
      Think of it this way they concede 1 goal and the front 5 under perform you are looking at less than 30 points not worth it.

    3. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I went 5 at the back too but without Alonso was able to stretch to Kane Lukaku and Jesus up front. Then again I don't have KDB

  2. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Ben Davies would have been a nice pick. Who's first choice when Rose and Trippier are fit?

    Also...If Zaha is the first for the chop, do you prefer A or B:

    A) Zaha -> Willian / Ramsey (free)

    B) Zaha & Gabbi -> JWP & Firmino (-4)

    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Rose typically got the nod ahead of Davies.

  3. just a man
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Which 3 would you start?

    Danilo (EVE)
    Bertrand (WHU)
    TAA (CRY)
    Mee (WBA)
    Hegazi (bur)

    1. Better Call Paul
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      DBM

      Have hegazi on bench 1st sub

      1. Jigger & Pony
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        This

    2. VFORVANDETA
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Bertrand or Hegazi

    3. ahak9
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      bertrand

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        This Hegazi has no history of attacking threat I would not be suprised if he does not score for rest of the season but that does not allow for the Pulis getting defenders to score factor.

  4. The Curse of Falcao
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Want to replace Fab, should I downgrade to free some funds for midfield upgrades or just get a 7.0 mid in, was looking at Xhaka or Willian, any suggestions?

    Foster
    Daniels Stephens Bertrand
    Zaha KDB Fabregas Redmond
    Firmino Lukaku Kane

    Elliot|Carroll|Suttner|Long

    1. jam
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Willian

    2. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I prefer Ramsey

      1. The Curse of Falcao
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        not worried about his game time? he played like 20 minutes, I know he scored but still, players that don't start are always annoying to own, I do like Ramsey if I knew he was going to start though.

  5. jam
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Will Ox get the boot *when* Sanchez returns?
    Also, a bit concerned about the Chelsea speculation.

    Need a Fab replacement, so...

  6. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    From an FPL point of view, which three players impressed you most this GW?

    Take into account price, fixtures, value etc....not just go for three highest scorers.

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Kolasinac, Luka, Mkhi/Martial

    2. Better Call Paul
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Ben Foster

    3. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku
      Bertrand
      Salah

    4. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Ali, Eriksen, Mkhi

    5. Couti & the Below5th
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Bertrand, Mkhi, Morata

    6. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Kosal
      Eriksen
      Ben Davies
      Firm

    7. Sadio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Mkhitaryan
      Eriksen
      Salah

    8. J โš’ Gimme ur Mané
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Salah, Firmino, Eriksen

    9. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Seen two games.

      Jesus
      Eriksen
      Kompany

    10. darrellb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      kaku, betrand, mo salah

    11. Red Dagger โœช
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Mounie

    12. shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Firmino, Kolasanic, Lukaku

    13. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku
      Kolasnaic
      Hegazi

    14. VFORVANDETA
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Kaku Firmino Foster.

  7. Bellerinmondo
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Pog > Salah ?
    Or keep now ? (no other liverpool and dat Palace defence!)

  8. Waxys
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Jesus or Aguero?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Wouldn't use a FT to swap.

    2. Whats the Mata?
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Jesus

    3. Bellerinmondo
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      stick with what you have

  9. VFORVANDETA
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    a)Dummet to Hegazi

    b)Zaha to Ramsey

    1. Bellerinmondo
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      wait and see on injury news

      1. VFORVANDETA
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Planning to wait.Just asking opinion.

        1. Bellerinmondo
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          well, ship whichever one is def out!

  10. Whats the Mata?
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    What should I do with Zaha. Danilo, Francis, Gabbiadini and a non playing 4m def in the team? ๐Ÿ™
    Can someone suggest anything?

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Wildcard

    2. Elwood
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Why are you worried about Danilo?

  11. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone think the Eriksen/Alli double up will provide better value for money than having Kane and a 6.5

    1. Bellerinmondo
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      could do but limits MF options

    2. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      It might. But if Kane explodes like he's capable of doing then it could he trouble

    3. darrellb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      id wait to see how they perform at wembley. bigger ground may affect the spurs mids

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

    I kept 1m ITB.
    Is it worth taking out Zaha for Mkhitaryan regardless of whether he's injured?
    Or should I keep my FT to GW3?
    Thanks...

    1. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Haha just asked the same Q

    2. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'm wondering the same. I'm mainly worried about the price fall, going to wait and see if there is any news later on Zaha.

    3. darrellb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      no doubt in my mind. regretting spending my 1 mil to upgrade my defense last min

    4. Crow
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      keep

  13. Jigger & Pony
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    What would you do:

    A. Zaha > Mkhi (have 1m itb)
    B. Save FT to potentially bring Salah in for Zaha (no Pool cover)

    1. Simpix
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I just asked the same question !!!!!!!!!

      1. Simpix
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        My gut says yes.
        I already have Salah though...

        1. Jigger & Pony
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          This is my only potential slot for Pool unless I downgrade Lacazette to Firmino

  14. stachman
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    What a weekend for debiutants:

    Lacazette - goal
    Morata - goal, assist
    Salah - goal, assist
    Mounie - 2 goals
    Rooney - goal
    Hegazi - goal
    Lukaku - 2 goals

    Did I miss anything?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Rooney doesn't count ๐Ÿ˜›

      1. Waxys
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Why doesn't he count?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          What's a debut?

          1. stachman
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Good point

          2. Waxys
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            It's kinda a debut

    2. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Aguero

    3. Waxys
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      You missed so many it's not funny

    4. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Dunk

  15. Van der Faart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    If you activate wildcard you don't gain any price rises right?

    1. Net Gains
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      If you're already asking about Wildcarding before the bonus points have been added for GW1, you don't need to worry about price rises, points or anything else. Just play for fun.

      1. Van der Faart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        If you knew what had happened to my team then you wouldn't say that. I finished 9k last year i don't play for fun mate

        1. Net Gains
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          And yet you don't know how price rises work with wildcards

          1. Van der Faart
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            I wasn't sure that's why I asked. That's what this place is for isn't It? Dont know why you're being so smart about it

    2. Diva
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      You can gain price rises.

      1. Van der Faart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

    3. Own Goal
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yes you do/might.
      e.g. You Wildcard, and bring Xhaka in today - you get him at the current price.
      He goes up twice this week - you can sell him for point 1 profit, before game 2 deadline. Or whenever.

      Another e.g. You Wildcard, and You sell a player for 5 million today - he goes down - you can buy him back at his new price.

  16. Karan_G14
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Gabbiadini & Zaha โžก Mounie & Mkhi (-4) too knee-jerky?

    1. Red Dagger โœช
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'm probably gonna do it although Gabbi against that West Ham team looks interesting.

  17. osceola31909
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Any more information on whether Bertrand is injured?

    1. SweeSwee
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He's not

      1. osceola31909
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

  18. Waxys
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Can't see why anyone would play 5 at the back 3-4-3 is the way to go this season

    Wing backs have failed us

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      523 worked well for someone on here. 6 CS in total.

      1. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Tm. L m s safety score?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Too early.

      2. Waxys
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Outlier I'm afraid

        1. SweeSwee
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          All the 5 at the back teams I've seen so far have either had 5 (because they had Alonso) or 6.

    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Got 77 with 5 at the back.

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

        not mine unfortunately. Proud but can't take any credit at all on this.

  19. Net Gains
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else gone for an inter-faith trio of:

    Jesus
    Mohammed (Salah)
    and Moses?

    Bonus if you also have Abraham ๐Ÿ˜‰

    1. Waxys
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Hahaha this made me laugh

      1. Net Gains
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Lol can't wait until Stoke sign Ludovic Scientology next year ๐Ÿ˜‰

  20. Hardly Athletic
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Who should I swap Iwobi for?

    a. Xhaka
    b. Albrighton
    c. Mooy
    d. Brunt
    e. Atsu

    1. Elwood
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      JWP

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Mooy

    3. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Atsu

  21. Ramboo
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Fabregas --> Ramsey

    Or

    Fabregas --> Salah & Jesus --> Vardy -4p

  22. The Gobstopper
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    For the season, Ake or Maguire to score the most points? Probably going to dump one of the two to get Kola, but need to decide who is getting sacrificed to get in the inevitable price rise Kola will see...

  23. Elwood
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Why are so many ppl looking to ship Danilo? Based on fear of rotation or actual intel?

    1. Waxys
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Because Danilo will be rotated and was subbed off for Sane

      He's a squad player nothing more

    2. Better Call Paul
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Rotation - mendy could be back and sane could also play

    3. PogChamp
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I guess because of Mendy due back and he wasn't that great GW1. I'll keep for another week at least.

  24. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Anybody score 90+ on here ?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Quite a few.

    2. Waxys
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      After bps potentially

    3. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      turn that 9 upside down, then yes ๐Ÿ˜›

    4. QPRUTD
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      On 90 and looking at 8 bonus

      1. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        wow

      2. foobfan
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        98 is a bad score....guys are usually getting more than 110 this week ๐Ÿ™‚

      3. Barry
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Well as he could, took a lot of set pieces.

    5. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I thought some would, as many of the names being banded around on here scored well.

    6. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Should be 92 if bps go as expected

    7. tisza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      ๐Ÿ™‚ yep.
      Normally sit here despairing when members of this site put up their GW scores.
      So I am going to milk it this week because sure it won't happen again this season.

  25. tafrère
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    If Zaha injury is confirmed what do you think about those options :

    A) Zaha out Mkhitaryan in | Gabbiadini out Mounie in (-4)
    B) Zaha out Ward-Prose in | Gabbiadini out Firmino in (-4)
    C) Zaha out Ince in | Bank 1.0m
    D) Zaha out Atsu in | Bank 2.0m

    1. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'm looking at B

      1. tafrère
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Liverpool 3 (H) in the next 4 is tempting. But really don't like to take hits so early in the season. May go for D) or just hold and play Carroll as my 4th mid.

  26. UshFPL
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    How did Fraser play yesterday?

  27. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I know its a bit OTT, but a midfield of Eriksen Alli Mane Salah; crikey, i'll have a bit of that

  28. Emiliano Sala
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Tm
    How is lms scores now ? Average...

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      It will be a lot less than the average.

  29. We Will Klopp you
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Kane or Jesus captain gw2? No Lukaku

  30. The Big Fella
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Play the value game and do Francis to Hegazi or save the FT?