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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. Wouter
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Been away for the last 2 days. Was wondering if people are taking out their Palace players (Ward, Kelly) now that Pulis has left the club. Thanks.

    1. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Most, including myself, are

    2. Galfadez
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Considering Kelly out

    3. XhakaCan
      12 years, 2 months ago

      All aboard the Clyne wagon 🙂

  2. CluckinGreat
    12 years, 2 months ago

    best 9.5 m goalkeeper combo?

    1. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Bego and green

      1. ManofKent
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 2 months ago

        I like bego mannone

    2. Milner4eva
      12 years, 2 months ago

      krul//foster

  3. Manani
    12 years, 2 months ago

    courtois or luis?? who is more certain to start??

    1. OPTA FPL
      12 years, 2 months ago

      luis but neither

    2. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Courtois, I reckon.

    3. RabMac
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Courtois but neither are 100%

  4. lpool4life
    12 years, 2 months ago

    De Gea, Elliot
    Luis, Chester, Ferdinand, van aanholt, Hutton
    Mata, Ramsey, Fabregas, X X
    Rooney Costa X

    Bearing in mind one will be benched every week, what do you guys think is the better option
    A) Siggy Erikson Bojan
    B) Siggy 4.5m Dzeko

  5. Pinatta
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Guys I'm worried, will there be anyone here tomorrowmorning for my latest questions and RMT's?

    1. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Don't worry

      1. Pinatta
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Was joking, will be a shithole here tomorrowmorning, I pass.

  6. Sess!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Would you rather have Fabregas or Giroud in your team?

    1. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Fabregas.

    2. Milner4eva
      12 years, 2 months ago

      fab by a mile

      1. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 2 months ago

        That's what I like to hear.

    3. gravless
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I'd rather have both

      1. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Fab is only one of my midfield not 100% on. Playing 3-5-2.

    4. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Neither. Better options I think

      1. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Like who? Playing 5 in midfield and I have mata, Ramsey, sterling too.

        1. Cars and Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          12 years, 2 months ago

          I prefer hazard, Ramsey and mata to fab. Prefer dzeko to giroud.

          1. Sess!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Plan to get haz but feel fab is better pick first few due to full pre season. Will aim to upgrade before long,

    5. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 2 months ago

      On Fab at The moment.

    6. RabMac
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Giroud

  7. Galfadez
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Pick a 4.5 for my DEF (Bego GK)
    Cahill Debuchy (4.5) Bruce Wisdom

    1. Galfadez
      12 years, 2 months ago

      this is terribly frank I'm sorry

      1. Boz
        12 years, 2 months ago

        PvA

        1. Galfadez
          12 years, 2 months ago

          I had Naughton/Kelly pencilled in

      2. Bartowski
        12 years, 2 months ago

        O'Shea

  8. OrmskirkFC
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Midfield of

    Hazard - Sanchez - Mata - Lamela - Hoilett

    Possibility that each will be the highest fantasy scoring player for their team over the season?

    1. FISSH
      12 years, 2 months ago

      yes but will this remain unchanged for the entire season? Probably not!

    2. Gimli son of Gloin
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Hazard almost a certainty.
      Sanchez battling it out with Ramsey.
      Mata probably not, Rooney or VP should score more.
      Between Lamela and Erik.
      Hoilett no, Caulker, Austin or Remy.

  9. MountainBeach
    12 years, 2 months ago

    A) Nasri, Hutton,
    B) Barkley, 5.5 defender

    Which one?

    1. XhakaCan
      12 years, 2 months ago

      A

  10. pieeyes
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Forster
    Cahill - Clyne - Van Aanholt
    Yaya - Fabregas - Ramsey - Sigurdson
    Bojan - Rooney - Sturridge

    Bench: Myhill, Wanyama, Wisdom, Moore

    Thoughts?

  11. MountainBeach
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Remy too risky for tomorrow?

    1. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn't risk it

  12. FISSH
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Is it a good idea to go with Ramsey and Sanchez? with the idea of swapping one of them out GW2 for haz or fabregas?

    1. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Transfers are precious early on

      1. FISSH
        12 years, 2 months ago

        sanchez or hazard then? haha

        1. Cars and Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Hazard

    2. RabMac
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Get Hazard and Ramsey in my opinion.

  13. Alejo - CFC
    12 years, 2 months ago

    A) Barkley/Henderson + Dzeko

    B) Mata + Bojan

    ??

  14. 0thebrodie
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Who else has Henderson and/or Shelvey?

    1. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 2 months ago

      *tumbleweed*

    2. RabMac
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Not me but I have considered both but felt there were better options.

  15. SMOOTH
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 2 months ago

    can i pls get 2 def for 4.5 and 2 def for 4.0. thanks

    1. FISSH
      12 years, 2 months ago

      ferdinand, chester, taylor

      duff, moore

      1. Boz
        12 years, 2 months ago

        + PvA,

  16. Koflok
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Davies or Debuchy?

    1. XhakaCan
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Debuchy is more nailed on

  17. karankachiefs
    12 years, 2 months ago

    What you reckon for this first attempt?

    Begovic Krul
    Cahill Debuchy Caulker PVA Wisdom
    Mata Ramsey Hazard Hendo El ahamdi
    Rooney Costa Bojan

    1. Mr_Partridge
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Get some pool in your team even just for GW1

      1. karankachiefs
        12 years, 2 months ago

        To get rid off in gw 2?

        1. Mr_Partridge
          12 years, 2 months ago

          If Liverpool score big you will be upset... Always capable of scoring big

          1. karankachiefs
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Henderson?

  18. Mr_Partridge
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Lamela or Eriksen?

    1. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Eriksen

  19. Kevin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 2 months ago

    RMT please..

    De Gea | Gilks

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

    Hazard | Ramsey | Sterling | Siggy | Albrighton

    Rooney | D.Costa | Austin

    1. Kerz
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Looks solid. I can't see any holes really. GL

    2. Boz
      12 years, 2 months ago

      2 utd defence is risky. Jones > Debuchy

  20. reece
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Repost

    Did I read earlier pantilamon has been handed the number 1 shirt? Who are we now thinking will be Sunderland starting keeper?

    1. Kerz
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I'd avoid either because of the uncertainty.

      1. reece
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Is it true though that he has been handed number 1?

  21. YuvalSpurs
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Bojan is a good choice? I don't know him very well...

    1. Koflok
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I hang out with him every weekend. Cool guy

    2. Kerz
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Risky pick IMO. Could produce, but more likely that he'll 'Boselli'.

    3. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Risky, won't start every game

  22. Kerz
    12 years, 2 months ago

    John Terry VS. Gary Cahill. Who's more secure?

    1. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I'd say Cahill but who knows

      1. Kerz
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Yep, seems to be the consensus that it's just unknown. Surely Mou will play JT and Cahill center-backs though. Will Ivan be played at CB ever?

  23. Heydudes13
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Picked up the last 10 minutes or so.

    People back from work.

    1. Billy Gilmore
      12 years, 2 months ago

      It's too fast for a DZer like me...

  24. Sid07
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Hv 0.5 to spend
    A)Can upgrade azpi to terry/cahill or
    B)peiters to shawx

    1. Live4pool
      12 years, 2 months ago

      A

  25. Live4pool
    12 years, 2 months ago

    A) Hazard + 5m DEF (Caulker/Manquillo/Clyne)
    B) Sterling + 6.5m DEF (Cahill/Terry)

    Thank you!

    1. Sean.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 2 months ago

      B, if you've got Costa

    2. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Hazard & Clyne easily imo

      But I'd try and get a CHE defender in as well 🙂

  26. Boss Hogg
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Mata or Sterling?

  27. MountainBeach
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Hutton from Villa nailed on?
    Also, who's more nailed on between Cameron and O'Shea?

    1. Live4pool
      12 years, 2 months ago

      their fans think so yes

      Oshea

    2. Kerz
      12 years, 2 months ago

      1) Hutton looks set to start, but I wouldn't go as far as labeling him 'nailed on.' More likely than not that he'll consistently start the first few IMO.

      2) O'Shea

    3. Boss Hogg
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Hutton - yes.
      Probably o'Shea. Maybe Wilson if you want a 4.5 from Stoke, or PVA if you want one from Sunderland.

  28. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Best fillers here fellas? On B at the moment but a tad concerned Sturridge won't justify his price tag over those opening fixtures.

    A) Mata & Giroud/Bony/Dzeko

    B) Siggy & Sturridge

    Hazard, Ramsey, xxx, A Young, Albrighton
    Rooney, Costa, xxx

    1. Billy Gilmore
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Mata and Dzeko

    2. Acquafresca
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Hmmmm actually impossible choice.

      B but would be shitting myself without Mata

    3. Live4pool
      12 years, 2 months ago

      i wouldn't wanna risk not having Sturridge tbh

    4. Sean.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 2 months ago

      A, with Giroud

  29. Mozart_s Balls
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Which 5.5 def to pick? Have Terry but rest is crap (4.5&4.0)

    A) Debuchy
    B) Jones (Utd).
    C) Someone else (Nastasic, Lovren, etc...)

  30. Manani
    12 years, 2 months ago

    davies certain to start?? (tot)

    1. Mozart_s Balls
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 2 months ago

      not at all unfortunately

    2. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 2 months ago

      No

      1. ChelseaKTBFF
        12 years, 2 months ago

        who is the most certain tot defender?

        Vert and walker are injured

        1. Cars and Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Naughton will start. So will kaboul probably. Long term, both questionable

    3. ChelseaKTBFF
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Not Certain but id say more likely than Rose. Have him in my team as a punt, hopefully it pays off