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15 August 2014 1745 comments
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As we revealed earlier this week, we’re supporting Mondogoal, a brand new daily and weekly Fantasy Football game, over the forthcoming season.

Mondogoal covers the Premier League and all the major top flight leagues – Serie A, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Major League Soccer (MLS). You can play games for each one, or even global contests that span across all the leagues. You can also enter contests Champions League and the Europa League to scratch your Fantasy Football itch in midweek.

The game has also just gone mobile, with the brand new site now available to allow tinkering on the move.

Having published an announce article and strategy guide on Mondogoal, it’s now time to focus on the Gameweek ahead. After pouring over the player price list to hunt for potential bargains alongside our heavy hitters, we get down to business and offer our picks over the first round of fixtures of the 2014/15 campaign.

Saturday’s Picks

Old Trafford hosts the opening kick-off of the season and Wayne Rooney (15.4m) has to be a factor in any Mondogoal manager’s thinking ahead of the meet with Swansea. The United skipper threaten goals, plus earns points from shots on target and passes completed: no other striker fetched more Mondogoal points from successful passes last term.

With the United teamsheet available before the deadline for our Mondogoal lineup, we’ll get the chance to consider Ashley Young (6.3m). He’s been reinvented in a wing-back role in Louis van Gaal’s 3-4-1-2 and offers assist potential and could also pick up points from fouls won, with the Swan’s likely to be flapping under pressure.

Elsewhere on Saturday, it’s difficult to ignore Arsenal’s attacking riches against Crystal Palace at the Emirates. Aaron Ramsey (14.7m) and Alexis Sanchez (13.9m) are the headline acts, but there are clear bargains to be had at the back. Callum Chambers is set to start in central defence and can be acquired for just 4.9m, while Mathieu Debuchy (7.2m) will make his Gunners league debut and is set to torment in tandem with Sanchez down the right.

QPR get their season underway against Hull City at Loftus Road on Saturday and, in Junior Hoilett, offer us a midfielder available for just 5.0 million, who may just be pushed up in attack in Harry Redknapp’s 3-5-2. Hoilett is a tricky customer who likes to pull the trigger and take men on – both crucial ingredients when it comes to Mondogoal points scoring.

Finally, we’re tipping Spurs to upset rivals West Ham in their own backyard. Christian Eriksen (13.6m) looks a shoo-in and will be a regular Mondogoal target this season – the Dane grabs regular points from completed passes and also collected 23 shots on target last term, matching team-mate, Emmanuel Adebayor. A Spurs clean sheet could also be on the cards against a blunt Hammers attack and we like the look of Kyle Naughton (6.6m) as another budget option at the back.

Sunday & Monday’s Picks

Raheem Sterling (9.2m) is the standout Mondogoal prospect amongst the Liverpool lineup as they host a Southampton side, weakened by the summer sales. No midfielder scored more goals from open play in 2014 – but we also expect to see Sterling benefit from fouls won, with Southampton struggling to shackle his pace and trickery. It’s also worth noting that Philippe Coutinho (10.4m) earned more Mondogoal points-per-minute than Sterling last season. The Brazilian is another worthy target from the clash with the Saints, while at the back, new signing Dejan Lovren (6.3m) also looks strong Mondogoal value.

Manchester City’s trip to Newcastle provides an early test for Manuel Pellegrini’s champions but, in Stevan Jovetic (10.7m), they’ve a goalscorer in stunning form to steer them to three points. The Montenegrin has struck five times in pre-season and is another striker who will gather points from completed passes. Despite limited opportunities, Jovetic’s Mondogoal minutes-per-points stat was right up there with the likes of Luis Suarez and Sergio Aguero based on last season’s statistics.

Chelsea’s trip to Burnley on Monday night is expected to be one-way traffic and it’s not surprising that there are few bargains on offer. Diego Costa (10.5) has to be considered for our frontlines after four pre-season goals, while Andre Schürrle (9.6) is perhaps the left-field pick to consider. The World Cup winner may not get the full game at Turf Moor but had a goal attempt every 24 minutes last season – more frequent than any other Chelsea player.

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

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  1. Winston.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    A. Terry, Cline, Bojan or...
    B. Van Aanholt, Duff, Dzeko

    Other defenders are Cahill, Debuchy, Chester...

    Thanks for your reply!

    1. Not Irish
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Reeker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      B

  2. Sardines And Trawlers
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    I am def Fab over Haz

    1. Not Irish
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Mistake I'm afraid.

      1. gravless
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        lol

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I'm Haz over Fab

      1. Sardines And Trawlers
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Give me a good reason and I'll change!!

        I am so fickle at this time before the season 🙂

        1. wheato
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Penalties.

        2. Moin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Haz is Haz...Fab is not so Fab now..

    3. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Hazardous ...

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

      Sure Hazard is still on pens? Fabregas and Costa represent more power for JM

  3. Not Irish
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Gilks or Hamer more likely to get playing time?

    1. Not Irish
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      COME ON I KNOW IT'S BORING BUT INPUT PLEASE

    2. vova
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Impossible to know as they back ups, injuries and mistakes from 1st choice goalies are their way into the team so it's very hard to call.

      1. Not Irish
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Right. But surely one of Heaton or Schmeichel is on shakier ground. I would assume Heaton but I don't know for sure.

  4. Jacketts Potatoes
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    OK..... Does my MID look really weak? I didn't think so but had some strange/unexpected input on the RMT thread.

    Sanchez-Rambo-Mata-Siggy-Isgrove

    - I know Sanchez and Rambo isn't an ideal one but its a gut feeling.
    - Isgrove is a good option at £4.5 IMHO as has looked good preseason

    1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't be spending money on Sanchez.

      1. Jacketts Potatoes
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        This has been my sort of dilemma. The obvious choices are Hazard or save even more cash and go to Fab

    2. Honeybadger
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I told you it did. I wouldn't do Sanchez, he isn't fully fit, probably won't play full game and you have Ramsey as cover. Downgrade to Eriksen/Lamela and you will have 3.5 mil extra (with the 1m you had in the bank. Then you can upgrade Isgrove and rotate siggy/bojan.

      1. Jacketts Potatoes
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I see your school of thought there. May have to bite the bullet and lose Sanchez then. I can probably add in a few areas with that ££

    3. Fifa las vegas
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Is grove might not play that much though

    4. Recoba
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good if you like Isgrove

    5. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I suggest losing Sanchez for Hazard.

      1. Jacketts Potatoes
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Then comes the question.... Is Hazard worth the extra £1m over Fab?

  5. unoaime
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    What's the best keeper pairing and why? Usually there's two keepers that everyone has but it seems quite varied this season.

    1. Jacketts Potatoes
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I like

      Bego-Krul (I have this)

      or the cheaper Foster-Krul

    2. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Begovic and Green.

      1. Jacketts Potatoes
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        didn't even consider that one. Ill have to check it out

    3. Milner4eva
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      foster // krul

    4. Mull
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Krul and Elliot for 8.5
      Krul and Foster or Bego and 4.0 for 9
      DDG and 4m for 9.5

  6. The Machine
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Great innings Dhoni

    1. Mr_Partridge
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      wrong site

      1. The Machine
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        shoot me

    2. quarry_settling
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Score mate nate?

    3. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Indeed. Bar steward! 🙂

    4. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Great batsman

  7. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Possibly late to the party

    Looks like Carlos Sanchez has gone to Villa

    No interest in him as an FPL option but it could raise my interest in Villa's defence

    1. Blue Lion
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      is he good?

  8. Blue Lion
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    429-5287
    "So You think You are smarter than a casual?"

    Entries close at deadline.

  9. FantasyFiend
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    can anyone explain the logic of having bego and a keeper who isn't playing (i.e. elliot)

    rather than say foster and krul who you can actually rotate?

    1. Courtois in the Rye
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Stoke will get lots of clean sheets at home and save points away. The Foster - Krul rotation could easily end up with hardly any CSs at all.

      Personally I prefer a rotation but it doesn't always work e.g. Mannone's heroics at Newcastle last year.

  10. Recoba
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    A) Jovetic Sterling
    B) Costa Siggy

    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      B

  11. Fifa las vegas
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Who do we think might emerge from youth squads, like Sterling and Januzaj did (last season), this time round? 🙂

    1. Not Irish
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Jack Grealish

      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        He could well be. Is he 4.5? Because I'm very tempted to have him in instead of Albrighton.

        1. Not Irish
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Yup. I thought about it but Davis is just too much value at 5m.

    2. Milner4eva
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      blackett

      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Will he get regular starts though? 😐

        If Rojo and/or Blind sign, it's highly unlikely IMO.

      2. Not Irish
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        This as well 🙂

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

    Spent 4 hours on this today.. please RMT.. have massive bets riding on fantasy this season much more than previously! all help appreciated 🙂

    De Gea | Gilks

    Cahill | P.Jones | M.Wilson | Clyne | Wisdom

    Hazard | Ramsey | Sterling | Siggy | Albrighton

    Rooney | D.Costa | Austin

    1. Courtois in the Rye
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I hope this doesn't sound too negative but that team looks like it should cost about £98m.

      Personally I think doubling up on United defence isn't necessary, I don't think they are going to be Chelsea. I'd downgrade Jones to upgrade Austin.

  13. isacki: full casual
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Cheers guys for turning my problem (not enough time) into an opportunity (being a casual for an entire season).

    Get ready for your eyes to bleed when I post my RMT.

    1. Blue Lion
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Hey Isacki congrats on the job. I landed one as well last week. I am facing the same problems!

      1. isacki: full casual
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Well done Blue Lion, long time mate. Thanks, I wanted a tough job and I got one! What are you doing?

        1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Well done, both of you!!! 🙂

          1. isacki: full casual
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            And thank you Doos, our email exchange probably helped me drag my ass back onto the site.

            1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              12 years, 1 month ago

              *arse

              I am personally delighted!

              What do you think of my little idea?

              1. isacki: full casual
                • 15 Years
                12 years, 1 month ago

                A pint? Definitely man. About time! Let me know when you're back from holiday

                1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 16 Years
                  12 years, 1 month ago

                  I will do. If your game, we could even go to Beric's bar.

                  1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 16 Years
                    12 years, 1 month ago

                    *you're

                    Tsk. 🙂

                    1. isacki: full casual
                      • 15 Years
                      12 years, 1 month ago

                      Slipping Michael, slipping! 😀

                      Name your bar!

          2. Blue Lion
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks Doos! 🙂

            Will try my level best to comply with our "Contract". 😉

        2. Blue Lion
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          I just completed my masters in Energy Engineering. Now got a job as an Energy Engineer. Its tough but i like it.

          1. isacki: full casual
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Congratulations to you! I can see your dedication to fantasy exceeds mine, I was struggling with the possibility of not playing.

            1. Blue Lion
              • 13 Years
              12 years, 1 month ago

              Thanks mate. But trust me... just go through the ticker, stickies,hot topics etc while you take poop. That will do. 😉

  14. SMOOTH
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    someone pls help with this

    A. DDG + Debuchey
    B. Courtois + pieters/ward/kaboul
    C. Begovic + Azpil

    1. Courtois in the Rye
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't go Ward anymore.

      I like A.

  15. gtf
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Best defender for 4.5?

    1. Courtois in the Rye
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Depends on their rotation, lots of very good options.

    2. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Chester

  16. vova
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    A) Cahill and Rio

    VS

    B) Luis and Caulker

  17. Fiorentina Turner
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    If only Torres just starts instead of Costa......

    1. TokyoRed 東京赤
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      And Costa gets 2 mins and a booking

    2. gravless
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      wouldn't surprise me in the slightest

    3. Aston Villa-Boas
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I would be surprised if torres started a single game for chelsea this year

  18. YuvalSpurs
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Quick help:

    Giroud or Dzeko? or maybe Bojan and put more money in the mid and def?

    1. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      If you find the right answer, please do tell it to me..
      Currently have Dzeko.

  19. clownbot2000
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Guardian match previews always interesting for comparing predicted starting XIs although some vary wildly with the picks on this site
    http://www.theguardian.com/football/series/match-previews

    1. wheato
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Just looked and I don't agree with any of them.

  20. TokyoRed 東京赤
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    What time are the price changes? 0800-0900?

  21. Overlordleo
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    So last spot left to fill, I wont touch my team when I have decided whom to go with.

    A) Jones-Caulker-Pieters
    B) Jones- Van Aanholt- Shawcross
    C) Luis- Van Aanholt-Pieters

    1. cuterandy
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      B - guaranteed starters

  22. Toonzie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Would you rather have ward or clyne to rotate with colo?

    1. Overlordleo
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Clyne

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Clyne..

    3. Not Irish
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Clyne for now. Not sure Toon D is a good idea though.

  23. cuterandy
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    terry or cahill?

    1. lilmamba17
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      TERRY - bonus points

  24. Mr_Partridge
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Is Ramsey and Chambers enough Arsenal cover??

    I have a feeling Sanchez may get off to a flyer against managerless Palace

    1. Courtois in the Rye
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Look at their fixtures after that though.

  25. Acquafresca
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    A) Sterling Jovetic Caulker

    B) Mutch Sturridge Caulker

    C) Sterling Fabregas Moore

    1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      B).

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        😯

        1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          ? 🙂

    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      B IMO

    3. Blue Lion
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      A

      1. Blue Lion
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        for the opening weeks.

    4. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      B, def

    5. Not Irish
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      B. Not crazy about Caulker though.

    6. Gaztafari
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      B

  26. Wings Fan
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Should I drop Rodwell from my bench in order to get Bentaleb and save 0.5 to:

    A) Upgrade Krul to Begovic
    B) Upgrade A 4.5 def to Clyne

    Or should I stick?

    1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      A or B. I like B).

    2. Gorgles
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      B

    3. Courtois in the Rye
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Stick, Bentaleb is just not going to play imo.

  27. Manani
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    fabregas+sterling OR Hazard+tadic??

    1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Latter

  28. Zeeco
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Which one would you pick?

    Erickson
    Sterling
    Tadic

    1. Gorgles
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Sterling

      1. Zeeco
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        cheers mate

        1. lilmamba17
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Sterling has tough opening fixtures

    2. quarry_settling
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. lilmamba17
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Eriksen

  29. Sardines And Trawlers
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    So.... Haz or Fab!!?!? Reasons.....

    1. Aston Villa-Boas
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Haz, more attacking

    2. Mr_Partridge
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Fabs a better player.

      1. Aston Villa-Boas
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        maybe, but better player doesnt = better fantasy player

    3. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Hazard, for all your FPL needs.

      1. Not Irish
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        One stop shop.

    4. Gorgles
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Haz, cause Fab plays more defensively

    5. Milner4eva
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Fab, simply because he is cheaper

      1. Sardines And Trawlers
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Wildly varying opinions. I love FPL. 🙂

  30. Jubilanus / BSC Small Boys …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Somebody suggested Jones might be an i jury risk? is that the consensus?

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      He's a walking injury

      1. Not Irish
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        This. Possibly the bigger spazzer I've seen in a United shirt.

    2. Aston Villa-Boas
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      he's very injury prone if that's what you're asking