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Notably, it’s also been Rooney, not the Swede who has been withdrawn in both league outings late on.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

2,457 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Make United Great Again
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Price drops this early are killers!

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

      Totally agree

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I've had to get Hazard in tonight. Have you made any moves?

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

          No still holding and controlling myself so far

    2. Swan - Villa Proud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Agreed. TV needs to be built now

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

    Should I do Vardy and Alli to Ibra and Barkley for next week? Before the price rises.

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Not sold on Barkley. Maybe Redmond?

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

        Not on barkley too

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

        I already have Redmond, maybe Lamela?

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

          Yeah or oscar maybe

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

      Barkley did very little, except for the lucky FK last week.

  3. Zoostation
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Really hope Aguero (C) comes through tomorrow.

    Sure there is lots of us kicking ourselves for not putting it on Ibrahimovic.

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

    If you bought a player for 7.5 and he drops to 7.4.... does he then have to rise twice to gain that .1 back?

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

      Nope, just once.

    2. DOG GOD IT - KEANE 15
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Tadic?

      Hold, he will come good

  5. Scratch
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    2 free transfers....

    A. Eriksen & Costa -> Redmond, Ibra
    or
    B. Eriksen, Firmino, Gray -> Redmond, Ramirez, Ibra (-4)

    Option 2 would leave me with a flakey midfield of Redmond, Snodgrass, Hazard, Ramirez, Routledge

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

    Goodnight all & good luck for tomorrow!

    May all your captains score well and your arrows be green!

    It's been emotional - It's been Zlatan!!

    😀

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

      Night

  7. Swan - Villa Proud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    I hate doing it, but I can't help but think Tadic-> Redmond is the way to go right now. Frees up 1.5 I catch a riser/avoid a faller and can now easily get in Benteke Or Williams with 2nd free transfer or both for -4.

    1. 50 Shades Oshea
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Ye thinking the same move, just think tadic will come good, was class when he didn't get much game time before and those memories of sun a couple of years ago makes me want to hold.

      1. Swan - Villa Proud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Very likely coul bite me in the arse in GW3. But if he looks great again, will get him back in GW4 WC for less money, Hopehe stays quiet 🙂

        1. 50 Shades Oshea
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Ye good point

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

    Captain sensible my arse

    1. dribbler
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      lol

  9. Zikry
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Will be stubborn and end up keeping Tadic til he becomes a 5.5 at this rate 🙁

    Need him to come up BIG next week to make up for the price drop this week.

    1. dribbler
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      never fear they play Arsenal soon...so you'll be OK

  10. IWR
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Think I'll pull the trigger on Tadic-Redmond with my first transfer.

    1. Swan - Villa Proud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      With you

    2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Having given it thought it makes sense. There will be plenty of more Ibra transfers in over the course of this week and that means downgrading, Tadic unfortunatly looks like he could be a scapegoat, it also increases the likes of Redmond rising again as he is a decent enabler for people to bring in Ibra.

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

        I've made the move. Feels the right approach.

  11. raff97
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Any reason everyone is selling Deulofeu? Am I missing something?

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

      He's only dropped 8.5%

      1. raff97
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I mean people on this site as apposed to overall

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

      With Bolasie too his minutes are more at risk than they already were.

    3. Postman Ty
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      with lukaku back he's far from guaranteed playing time. see last season.

      1. dribbler
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        he was a poor pick in the first place because his game-time is uncertain...some people are starting to realise this

  12. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Ibra is going to troll the worse ranked active managers throughout the season as I imagine many of the casuals who will 'die off' soon enough own him now or will very soon

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

      You don't have him do you?

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        haha low blow 😛

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

          Didn't mean it like that but the sooner that people realise that Aguero is not the second coming of Christ himself the better.. 13 mil.. i would expect a hat trick tomoro for that

          1. COYS Down Under
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            I expect Aguero to be just 13% better than Ibra. So one more point would about do it.

          2. ★Kuntheman★
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            6 goals in four games under Pep 🙂

            1. T444
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              What about this 12.30 kick off voodoo. They are away too

              1. ★Kuntheman★
                • 8 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                Both fair points but I'll keep my "differential" Kun (c) 🙂

  13. Butters_lfc9
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Tadic and Vardy > Ibra and Redmond?

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

      Good way to fit in Zlatan. I only have Redmond and found money for the transfer by doing Alli > Lamela.

  14. 50 Shades Oshea
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Tadic out for Redmond?

    Tadic dropping and Redmond rising and 1.5 cheaper, seems sideways, but maybe good long term.

    Thanks

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

      Only if you need the cash for another transfer.

    2. COYS Down Under
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Already done it. Just waiting to see who performs this week to know what upgrade to make. Thinking Lamela, Firmino, Benteke at this point.

      1. 50 Shades Oshea
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Ye I have done it, makes sense I think. Cheers

  15. SKENG
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Early thoughts obviously but after doing my transfers and team for next GW looks like I'll be playing 442. Would you also go Friend (wba) over Gray (che)?

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

      I would always play the attacker. Gray is on penalties don't forget.

    2. dribbler
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I almost always go for the player who's most likely to score a goal...in this case that's friend if you ask me

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

        A wing back against a Pulis defence more likely to score than a main striker on pens? The bookies wouldn't agree

        1. dribbler
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          they're playing a Moyes defence

          1. dribbler
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            and a Moyes attack as well

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

              He is talking about the next gameweek though. This one is underway

  16. dribbler
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    sod it I'm not going to transfer tonight...we need to transfer players out when they fail twice, not after they've failed once

    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Who was you looking at transfering out?

      1. dribbler
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        townsend

  17. Pav A Nice Day
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    I thought the price rise algorithm/counter reset to 0 at the start of a new game week no?

    1. dribbler
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      no it's way more complicated than that I'm afraid...try finding all the answers on FISO

    2. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      no it resets to 0 with a rise or drop and it's capped at 3 rises or drops per week (though someone could rise once and fall 4 times I believe)

    3. Pav A Nice Day
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers guys

  18. HellasLEAF
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    without anyone yelling at me.

    the most likely drops and rises within the hour..

    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      There are far too many to list.

    2. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      fplstatistics.co.uk

    3. dribbler
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      feghouli, tadic, origi

      there are bucket-loads but I know you're a good player so you won't have any of the others

    4. Kante Be Bothered
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Hazard Walker Lamlea Redmond Ibra main risers

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        See Tadic is the one I am fretting over.

        I have him, and Redmond.

        Would like to hold for the coming fixture but a double drop??

        Not worth it.

        1. Kante Be Bothered
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Honestly if Tadic does have a good next game, his price will go straight back up

    5. Z
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Rise:
      Ibra,
      Cout,
      Lallana,
      Lamela,
      Collins,
      Redmond,
      Capoue,
      Diomande,
      Hazard,
      Walker,
      Aguero

      Fall:
      Feghouli,
      Iwobi,
      Tadic,
      Origi,
      Kakai,
      van der Hoorn

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        thanks gents.

  19. Dark_Mata
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Not too pleased with myself but a Tadic drop and a Redmond rise has driven me to my first transfer. Will wait with 2FT's for next week.

    1. Swan - Villa Proud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Just did the same. Let the chips fall where they may, but need to build TV for the long haul game.

  20. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    "Not getting carried away with Zlatan; all he's done so far is score a goal a game, revive a football club, inspire a city & change the world"

    1. Kante Be Bothered
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      and also drop my rank by 500k

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        400k here lol

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

          1 million here.

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

            (actually 940k)

        2. Kante Be Bothered
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Aguero captain?

          1. sinik
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            yes sir. an equal amount captained Ibra and Kun overall but only 16% own both so..they've gotten their points..hopefully Aguero at least matches him

            1. Kante Be Bothered
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Hopefully he does. If not this GW will be a disaster lol

  21. EDEN THE MAN
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Most people on this site watch football for FPL points rather than watching football for football. Most of u would rather see ur team concede and win 2-1 than keep the cs if it means u get points

    1. COYS Down Under
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      yup!

    2. Kante Be Bothered
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      i would love my team to win 100-99

      1. EDEN THE MAN
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Tbh Id be similar but some wouldn't mind their team losing for fantasy points.
        That's just next level

    3. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      surly

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

        lol or you could cheer for Bayern Munich which gives me a free pass every week to just love EPL fantasy

  22. IWR
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Is Eriksen-Lamela worth pulling the trigger on now to avoid the Lamela rise?

    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Keep Eriksen if you want to avoid the rise, bring in Lamela if you want to catch the rise 😉

  23. A.T
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    I have to pick one out of these 4

    Barkley, Lamela, Redmond, Sterling

    Problem is they've all been rubbish in the past. What order of worthiness would you put them in?

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

      Sterling 1st - as your differential

      1. A.T
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        He does look good. Another game this weekend could narrow it down.

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

      redmond, barkley/lamela(dont know), Sterling

      sterling could come good.. but not sold yet

      1. A.T
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        He's the most rotation risk. Redmond could be top man in the team which is good and he's the cheapest.

    3. T444
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Liverpool are going to have a royaller tomorrow and all attention here will be put on the midfield again

      1. A.T
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Which one though? That's what's putting me off.

        1. T444
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          I swapped lallana for ayew. Had no choice really. Would love mane but can't afford yet. I think he can get some.points for 7m

  24. klopptimusprime
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Just Traded out Tadic and Vardy
    For Ibra and Redmond
    Good deal?? Have 2 free transfers and want to get on ibra before he rises

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

      Yep. I would have done the same.

    2. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      you and thousands of others

  25. Helia
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Okay i got ibra in for aguero. this is just temporary. next plan is a way to get aguero back, but couldnt deal with the stress of not having him next gw.

    Foster
    Ivanovic Valencia Baines
    Hazard Oscar Firmino Tadic Redmond
    Zlatan Carroll

    Jako Stones Diamonde friend

    3.itb

    resisting the urge to hit that wildcard button for atleast one more week.

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

      also traded kone for valencia, using my two free transfers

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

      Lol

  26. Optimus.
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Whle I was pouring myself another I just realized that unless you are are 1st in the world then you are 113h in the Sky FF probably and in with a shout 😐

  27. Swan - Villa Proud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    I know i'm a bit behind here, but can't believe i have Ibra and Valencia and DROPPED 200K places in OR? Must be alot with double MUN defense and Ibra (C).

    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I don't even want to check now as al I had was Long, Valencia and /redmond

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

      Ibra TCers mate.

      1. Swan - Villa Proud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Must be. I gained places in almost all the FFS community leagues, but fell like a stone in OR. 🙂

  28. NATSTER
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Gray

    FPLStat suggests that he can survive the drop tonight.

    Risky to hold?

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

      Hold.

    2. semiconductor
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I'm holding

    3. Mitchacho
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      It's alright. Benteke's earlier drop offsets it. He'll be ready soon enough 😉

  29. rocky7st
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Leko to Capoue? I got 2 FT but 0 ITB so if he rises I'll need to find cash.

  30. dribbler
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    townsend to redmond

    1. dribbler
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      reply fail