The Stock Check

The Stock Check – Gameweek 2 – Friday

Typically, Zlatan Ibrahimovic ensures that he crashes the Paul Pogba party, but the impact of the Frenchman’s energy at Old Trafford was there for all to see. Here’s the Stock Check after Friday’s night’s Gameweek 2 opener.

On the Rise

Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Friday’s Gameweek opener has made it almost impossible to ignore him.

While his performances have hardly been vintage, Ibrahimovic’s ability to score goals has been in evidence from the get-go and his impact devastating.

Paul Pogba’s arrival as the legs and possession winner in midfield has almost enabled the Swede to settle in the role he does best – now he can almost afford to drift in and out of the game, cropping up to provide moments of quality in the box where it matters.

Already the most transferred in tonight, it’s Hull City up next and the international break gap – multiple price rises look assured.

Luke Shaw
Just as Antonio Valencia looked to have the advantage, Shaw responded with a barnstorming display down the left. The assist for United’s penalty compounded an impressive display.
Again Pogba could be the influence here. Lining up on the left side of the double pivot, his ability to dominate possession could now see the power swing to the left side and promote Shaw as the choice full-back.

However, Valencia was just three behind Shaw in the Bonus Point System, despite his assist. We will continue to monitor but for now, Valencia remains our choice.

Paul Pogba
It was obvious that Pogba’s energy lifted United and brought the best out of those around him – it’s perhaps less obvious how the Frenchman will rate as a Fantasy asset.

He had more touches than any other player, he had more attempts on goal than any other United player but we need more time to see if that translates to returns to justify the 8.5 outlay.

In Decline

Wayne Rooney
Whilst Rooney chipped in with the assist for Ibrahimovic’s opener, when the Swede took the ball to stroke home United’s second, the skipper’s fate was sealed. The 2.5 price difference was tempting but Ibrahimovic has already made his mark, leaving Rooney playing second fiddle now and, most likely, throughout the season.

Notably, it’s also been Rooney, not the Swede who has been withdrawn in both league outings late on.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Invincibles49
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Who would you play out of these 5 defenders next week?

    Shaw (Hull)
    Stones (West Ham)
    Pieters (Everton)
    Amat (Leicester)
    Friend (West Brom)

  2. How Mina You
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    With Ibra in the team, should I keep Martial or not? How did he look tonight lads?

    1. A-S-H
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      ditch

    2. Podge
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      involved but wasteful

    3. The Rock
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I would ditch him

    4. ChampChomp
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Wouldn't get rid off him yet, still fairly involved. Had a couple of excellent opportunities that he squandered. Looks very dangerous with his pace when United are breaking. A goal will do him the world of good, just looks a little less sharp than last year

  3. Mull
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Below 1m. FFS.

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      You'll be fine after the Carroll hatty.

  4. Krul Runnings
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    WOW, this is tough.

    Swallow a 0.3 swing in TV and knock on transfer effects. With adv being I can gain much more info by seeing what happens tomorrow/ guard against injuries.

    Or

    Tadic/Firm/Townsend --> Redmond + Kane --> Ibra now

    Someone with experience lend me a hand, please 🙂

    1. Geri-hatricks
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      You still do Kane to Ibra at the end of the week if you do Tadic to Redmond so I would wait to see how Kane gets on. Also injuries and other form issues may pop up over the weekend

    2. ArseneAllTheWay
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      In the same boat as you mate, but worse as I transferred in Barkley to replace Ayew, when lamela wouldve let me do Kane ---> Ibra for free...Im probably gonna wait and see how Kane gets on. If he blanks Ill probably rage and go Ibra somehow

  5. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    I guess i have to sell Costa for Ibra?

  6. Geri-hatricks
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Wow a lot of people must have captained Ibra.

    I've got half my team played (Ibra, Valencia, VVD, Tadic, Redmond) and have a GW rank over 1 mil 🙁
    Need Aguero to go big!

    1. Invincibles49
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Why did you triple Saints?

      1. Geri-hatricks
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Watford and Sunderland at home in the first 3 so I thought VVD has the best chance of all the 5.5m defenders of grabbing early CS.

        Couldn't decide between Tadic and Redmond plus they're both amazing value at 7.5 and 6.0. Will get rid of VVD and one of Tadic or Redmond if Soton don't perform next week against Sunderland

  7. Annie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Just been overtaken in ML by someone swapping Aguero for Ibra (c). Oh how I love this game.

    1. Dr Dream
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Don't....

      My brother once did Aguero>Suarez>Aguero>Suarez and piggin murdered it..

      1. Annie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        aha, love it. The GW is still young, let's go Vardy.

  8. Dr Dream
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Anybody know how many in the game have an Aguero/Zlatan double up?....I know a lot of us do but what about the wider game?

    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Too many.

      1. Dr Dream
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Really....are you sure?

    2. Podge
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I guess near 30%

      1. Dr Dream
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Still higher than I thought....it will only get higher as well...

  9. F4L
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Ibra Rondon or Vardy and Costa?

    1. Prison Mike
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Ibra and Rondon imo

  10. Prison Mike
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Should I ship Gray before his price drops later ?

    & If yes who should I bring in for him ?

    1. Cyril Figgis
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Just did a straight switch for Rondon. Fixtures look good and he is in good form. I didn't want to wait in case Gray dropped tonight.

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

      Ibra/Kun

      1. Prison Mike
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Have them both already 🙂

    3. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Rondon or Wilson.

    4. Prison Mike
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers guys Rondon does look a good pick! Should I just pull the trigger on it now then before Gray drops or wait till after the games have been played and re-assess the situation ? (I have 2 FT to use)

  11. DRAFTSNAKE
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone playing the Sky Sports FF can you help me out please. I captained Zlatan tonight, he scored 17pts so 34pts as captain. If I now change my captain to Aguero will I lose 17 points?

    1. Parm
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Nope, you can have a different captain for every day.

      1. DRAFTSNAKE
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        OK that's kinda weird but thanks!

  12. Chaps Before Baps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Long term (Next 5 minimum)

    A) Williams & Benteke

    B) Baines & Rondon

    1. A La Pelle
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Wouldn't touch either forward. As for defenders Williams is the way to go.

      1. Chaps Before Baps
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Who would you suggest as my 3rd forward? I already have Ibra & Kun so has the budget is 7.5 or less

    2. Geri-hatricks
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      A

  13. UKG
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    39 from 3 tonight. 9k OR. All downhill from here for GW2.

  14. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Don't like Friday night games. Knee jerking Ibra in with the rest of my squad yet to play.

    1. Chaps Before Baps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Get him in before his price sky rockets 😉

    2. Dr Dream
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Adds to the spice Granville. Nobody forced you to.

    3. The Rock
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      +1.

      But I think we do need to do it. Ibra performing much better than I expected and is on pens. Hard not to have him as a captain choice.

    4. Podge
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      grumble grumble Granville

    5. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      hopefully Vardy will sign off in style 🙂

    6. Bad Seed
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Ditto. Don't like it. One bit.

    7. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I thought he'd be on pens. Kind of seals it really.

      1. Tuchap - Lurker
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Dont forget a share of free kicks too

    8. Fergietime
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      just downgraded delafoue to ramirez, and sold vardy -4

    9. George Sillett
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Ditto blown WC too and that's not a bodily malfunction either.

      1. oghash
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        @slouch87, drop me an email if you would please:

        Andynikkicomps@gmail.com

        Cheers

        1. George Sillett
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          E mail sent my friend.

  15. The Rock
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Do we think Ibra will rise tonight? And will Vardy drop? I know at this stage it's just educated guesses but trying to figure out if I'm bringing in Ibra tonight.

    Vardy and Deulefeu to Ibra and 5.5 mid? Hate not having him as a captain choice.

    1. Dr Dream
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Ibra on 205% to rise.

    2. Fergietime
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      just downgraded delafoue to ramirez, and sold vardy -4

    3. tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I think yes and so I've already done Vardy out for Ibra...

  16. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Triple c stats for this gw from FPL

    37,928 - Zlatan
    22,426 - Aguero
    6,849 - Coutinho
    4,523 - Kane
    3,993 - Hazard

    https://twitter.com/OfficialFPL/status/766726913830359040

    1. MrMaverick
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      stupid

      1. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I don`t actually think TC Ibra tonight could be classsed as stupid - Risky but has paid off with decent points in the bank .

    2. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      and Kante?

    3. George Sillett
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      TC's now ? Wow.

  17. Zizou
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Mahrez or firmino out to fund ibra

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Not easy but Firm I think.

      Mahrez (SWA liv BUR)

      Firmino (tot LEI che)

    2. Zizou
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Mahrez to 7m lets me possible upgrade gray to benteke

    3. UshFPL
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Firmino

  18. Clumsy Sakho
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Dropped over 800,000 ranks 😮

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Wow
      Bad one :O

    2. oghash
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Mate you came second in my gw1 prediction comp, unlucky but well done!

  19. The Curse of Falcao
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Tadic and Mahrez > Redmond and Hazard?

    Good moves or na?

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Id probably stick for now.
      Decent fixture next week for Leicester

      1. The Curse of Falcao
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Tadic > Redmond done though, no looking back now.

  20. XLNC
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    I think on the long-run Zlatan isn't worth the price? If I have Aguero and Zlatan it will hurt my midfield and defense so much. I don't think downgrade Hazard, Ozil Firminho, Tadic, Ramirez >>> Hazard - Firminho - Redmond - Bojan - Ramirez is worth it. I need 5 million from that midfield to buy Zlatan.

    Am I crazy??

    1. Father Demo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      If you are on this site, long run means little. I don't think Ibra and Kun each make it through this season without significant injury breaks but that doesn't mean they both won't play lights out until it starts to happen. Best to get them both in and adjust your midfield accordingly. Could be a long wait (Like December)

    2. joeydordon
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      He's a pure 9 though who seems to be in his peak regardless of age

  21. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    What time are price changes these days ?

    1. Parm
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      1:15 I think

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

      2.16

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      3:17

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

      4:18

    5. Krul Runnings
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      4:18

      1. Krul Runnings
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Fail

        5:19

  22. Would an idiot do that?
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Drop 1
    A) Francis
    B) Friend
    C) Ward

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

    Price change now or in 60 mins time?

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

      2 hours

    2. Rainer
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      2.15am GMT

  24. JogaSemmedo
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Time for the UFC weigh ins to get mind of failing to captain Ibra & possible Gray price fall!

    Well it's not that bad really

  25. Sánchez
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    An early kick-off kun blank tomorrow would be brilliant. The rest of the gw would be so much calmer after that

    1. JogaSemmedo
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No thanks Salvador

    2. Podge
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      quite so

    3. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Kun goal Vady Hatty Firminho brace = Happiness

  26. Onana Whatsmyname
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    I couple of guys in my leagues triple captained Ibra.

    If a few did this then could
    Also explain the rank falls

  27. FantasyFreak
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Knee-jerk to to do Kane->Ibra, Deulofeu->Capoue?

    1. FantasyFreak
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I could also do Gray->Diomande.

  28. Rainer
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    The knee-jerking has never been so prevalent...

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      or warranted.

  29. UshFPL
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Who to sell for Redmond?
    A) Tadic
    B) Oscar

  30. Oooof
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    I'm luckily on 6k overall with two FT.

    Fingers crossed no injuries for the rest of the weekend.

    Was at about 2m this time last year and managed to steer it to 69k.