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29 August 2014 1616 comments
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Our Friday lunchtime regular is rolled out once more as we scour the PlayON Player Price List ahead of tomorrow’s 10.45am deadline. We’ll be offering a couple of picks per position this term, with an essential weekend target and a left-field alternative for your consideration.

It’s also worth noting that, as of today, PlayON have launched daily Fantasy games. In addition to the usual weekly game, you can now pick teams just from players featuring each day. There’s a £500 Guaranteed Pot for both Saturday and Sunday this weekend and a £1,000 Guaranteed Pot for the full Gameweek.

Goalkeeper – Brad Guzan
Aston Villa have racked up back-to-back clean sheets in their opening two matches and this defensive solidity looks poised to continue as Hull pay visit on Sunday. Guzan is a big reason for the shut outs so far and the kindly priced American (7.4m) could offer good value against a Tigers side that scored just 18 times on their travels last term. A slightly more expensive option is Wojciech Szczesny. Available for 8.0m, the Pole offers a cheap route into an obstinate Arsenal back line that travel to Leicester this weekend and, as demonstrated in the Champions League play-off win over Besiktas, his shot-stopping potential could be key as the Gunners seek their first league shut-out of the campaign.

Defender – Daryl Janmaat
The Newcastle full-back offers points potential at both ends of the pitch ahead of a home encounter with Crystal Palace. Janmaat looks a bargain at only 7.7m and, as evidenced by his five assists and two goals in 30 Eredivisie appearances for Feyenoord last season, offers plenty of attacking intent against an Eagles side still in a transitional period under new manager Neil Warnock. Manchester City’s home clash with Stoke at the Etihad is impossible to overlook and brings Aleksandar Kolarov into contention as our defensive punt. While City skipper Vincent Kompany is available for 9.3m, the left-back takes up just 8.0m of your budget – having been benched for Monday’s match with Liverpool, his attacking intent could well get the nod against the Potters, for those willing to roll the dice.

Midfielder – Nacer Chadli
It’s not often you can acquire a player who scored two goals in the previous round of fixtures for just 7.7m. Chadli looks to have been handed a new lease of life under Mauricio Pochettino and will fancy his chances of continuing that form against Liverpool’s shaky rearguard as Tottenham welcome the Merseysiders to White Hart Lane this Sunday. We turn to Manchester City again for the next midfield pick. While Yaya Toure hasn’t scored or assisted yet this season, the Ivorian has still been heavily involved in the champions’ build up play and could finally reap reward against the travel-sick Potters. With so much uncertainty surrounding the pitch time of City’s front men, Toure, at 10.0m, is a cheaper option that – injuries aside – will surely feature from start to finish against Mark Hughes’ side.

Forward – Wilfried Bony
Another Ivorian who is yet to net this season. In spite of his drought, Bony has still managed to deliver the points reasonably well so far in PlayON and, at a favourably priced 9.8m, could finally get his goal account up and running against West Brom at the Liberty. With Olivier Giroud facing a period on the sidelines, we turn to Alexis Sanchez for Arsenal’s trip to Leicester. The Chilean has started the last two matches up front for the Gunners and notched the midweek winner over Besiktas – at 10.5m in PlayON this week, he could be poised to plunder a Foxes defence that has afforded their opponents 21 shots inside the box in the opening two Gameweeks.

The New Arrivals
It’s also worth noting a trio of high-profile additions to the top-flight over the last few days. PlayON have handed Angel de Maria a 9.1m price tag for United’s trip to Burnley, while Mario Balotelli sets you back just 10.4m as Liverpool make their way to the Lane. Everton new boy Samuel Eto’o takes up just 9.8m of your budget as he welcomes former club Chelsea to Goodison Park and could be in line for an immediate start if Romelu Lukaku fails to recover from an ongoing toe problem.

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  1. Crouch Potato!
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Leicester City are understood to have seen a bid accepted by Premier League rivals QPR for defender Danny Simpson.

    Read more at: https://www.clubcall.com/leicester-city/leicester-close-in-on-defender-deal-1738290.html?

  2. HUMZAH96
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Under 10 mins left 🙂

    1. Woy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Whats that until I wonder

      1. HUMZAH96
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Until people who transferred Costa's mouths drop

        1. Woy
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I know, its hilarious how many have asked when the presser is

    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      ...for a fecking presser 😆

  3. Hibbo
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    This game week is a head wrecker.

    1. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      next week is WC time!

    2. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Agreed.
      I am looking at it as the chance to make up for a slow start, the capt. choice feels like it could make or break your GW.

    3. HUMZAH96
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Captain choice is a b****

    4. Gimli son of Gloin
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      It is.. but not in a really bad way. Confident I'll get a good score.. just hesitant to jump on Aguero / Adebayor / Lamela until next week and it's causing slight mental distress.

  4. CCaddy
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    A) aguero jovetic + 1 mil

    B) Rooney Costa

  5. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Jovetic or Rambo (c)?

    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      king

    2. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Jovetic IMO.
      Player on form --Check
      Team on form --Check
      Guaranteed at least 60min --Check

      Not sure why he's still considered a punt.

  6. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Siggy el capitan anyone?

    Only form home player I have this week!!

    1. BantamPhil
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      oui

  7. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    saw on here johnson, skrtel and moreno might be out for liverpool?

    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yep. Will probably improve our defence markedly.

    2. nevins84
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Moreno and Johnson yes... Heard nothing about Skirtle

      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        None of them trained

  8. BigFatFrank
    • 17 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Looking forward to Dzeko outscoring Jovetic tomorrow

    1. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      keep telling yourself that u'll convince yourself it'll be tru!!

    2. 1569Tippins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Me too!

  9. Lingardium Leviosa.
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    I LOVE THIS SITE!! been playing FPL for 4 years and this is the first time i'm following this site religiously and its the best start i've ever had. team value at 101.1m, no hits, no wc

    me gusta

    thankss y'all

    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      and we love you mate 🙂

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        You two, Demi and Humzah96 should have an orgy

        1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          😯

    2. HUMZAH96
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Link your team 😉

    3. junitrules
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      es bien

      1. Lingardium Leviosa.
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Krul/Bego

        Terry, PVA, Naylor, Ferdinand, Bruce

        Ramsey, Sterling, Siggy, Fab, Lamela

        Rooney, Costa, Naismaith

        134 pts 🙂

        it may not be alot to the fpl gurus here but its MY best start everrrrr

  10. TheBob
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    sorry for the spam guys :S but again:

    anyone know when man city wil have press conference?

    also, help me decide if i should play both krul or dummet?

    my backline:

    dummet, hutton, PVA

    bench: mannone, clyne, wisdom

    1. BigFatFrank
      • 17 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Already had it.... no mention of Aguero pitch time

  11. Adebayo Akinfenwa
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Im on a WC, not sure what forwards to pick, can afford every combination, what would you recommend?

    got Aguero - Ade - Rooney at the moment, but im not sure about aguero yet thinking about sturridge, and i can always get aguero in after he starts to play 90,

    got Sterling - Ramsey - Mata - Siggy in the middle and 1.4 itb (cheap defence)

  12. junitrules
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    That's it.

    I am not making any transfers this week.

    Next week - Costa > Studge & Blackett > Stoke, Hull or Newcastle defender

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Getting rid of Costa before Swansea at home?

      1. junitrules
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        More like getting Studge for Villa at home

    2. Dogba
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Good for you. I'm saving an FT as well.

      1. junitrules
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        It's difficult not to make transfers sometimes but I love having 2 FT's

  13. Hibbo
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Terry & Costa > Collo & RVP?

    1. Willis.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      lol

    2. A.T
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Have you been on the sauce tone?

      1. Hibbo
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        For about three weeks.

        1. A.T
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          😀

  14. PC 2015
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Mainly aimed at those playing wild cards this week :
    Strongly feel that you should base your team with an Aguero/Rooney front line......THEN go back and take Aguero out and play the following :
    GW3 Jovetic
    GW4 Sturridge / Balotelli (?!!) or Costa
    GW5 Adebayor for Costa or Hold if Sturridge/Balotelli selected for GW4
    Only THEN (GW6) should Kun enter your thoughts and you'll - hopefully - have the req dosh to bring him in. Arsenal (GW4) - Bayern Munich - Chelsea (GW5) is an horrendous run where NO City forwards will be nailed (never mind fancying any of them to score big)
    You could, of course, bring him in for tomorrow but ask yourself this......could you imagine taking him out again if he scored well ?? Bit different to Jovetic, eh ?
    Have just re-read what I've said and tbh I've drifted a bit. CBA'd to delete any of the points but hope you get the general gist.
    Bye for now

  15. Willis.
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Link to presser?

    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      oh Humzah96!

      1. HUMZAH96
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Sup man you know I got you http://www.chelseafc.com/videos/epg.html

  16. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    I have Costa, and Dzeko. Is there a good chance that both will be afforded substantial amount of gametime so that i save transfer? *Hutton first sub*

  17. HUMZAH96
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Hazard: "Costa can score every game & Cesc is one of the best midfielders in the world, he can score as well and can make good assists"

    He sums it up pretty nicely

  18. Sz21
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Coloccini or Van Aarnolt to replace Pieters this week?
    I have 2 Ft's.
    Im leaning towards RVA because I may bring in Krul next week for DDG..
    Thoughts please?
    Is there much diff between the 2?

    DDG, Gilks
    Wisdom, Cahill, Clyne, Naylor my other defs

    Lamela, Sigurdsson, Mata, Ramsey, Marney
    Jovetic, Rooney, Costa

    1. FPLCEO
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Both strong picks but seeing as you don't have Krul I would go for Colo

      1. Sz21
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I may have him next week tho.

  19. FPLCEO
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Any opinion appreciated guys.....tinkering on a wildcard

    1. RVP and Jovetic
    2. Aguero and Rooney
    3. RVP and Aguero but downgrade Hazard to Tadic

    Place your votes!

    1. aussiegooner
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Probably 2. Though I'm not sold on any Man U players right now.

      I had RVP and Aguero, and my team actually looked pretty decent, but I don't think RVP will be worth having.

    2. Sz21
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      2. Aguero may play the full 90 judging from what Pellegrini- Or was that just me?

    3. Dain Bramage
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      3 can you fit in Fabregas?

  20. Judas
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Mourinho press conference for you all

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=MlMmNghq4YA

    1. Judas
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      wrong link sorry

    2. HUMZAH96
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Better link here: http://www.chelseafc.com/videos/epg.html

      1. Judas
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        ye got it thanks

    3. RabMac
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Was that the stripper?

    4. Willis.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      🙄

  21. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    If tiny Tevez can partner Aguero, I'm sure Jovetic can.

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Jovetic is 6 ft 1

      1. HUMZAH96
        11 years, 10 months ago

        LOL, Aguero is the small one...

      2. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Exactly!

    2. The Machine
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Pellegrini has already said jovetic can play with anyone. Those still thinking he can't need to stop thinking

    3. RabMac
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      My guess is JOvetic starts and Dzeko benched, assuming Aguero starts.

    4. little_wizard123
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah, people think it's one of Dzeko/Negredo and one of Aguero/Jovetic. Aguero's best position is as the main striker, people just forget things. Just because he is capable of playing deeper doesn't mean that's where he is better.

  22. aussiegooner
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    What do people think of Chadli as an FPL option? How do we see his position in the team in the long run?

    1. RabMac
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Can see him starting unless they sign Welbeck.

  23. Test Eagles
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    55 seconds until special enlightenment

    Cue gag order

  24. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    How do we think Man Utd will line up? Di Maria to start in a 433 / 4231?

    Herrera - Fletcher
    Di Maria - Mata - Rooney
    RVP

  25. Bobbond123
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Need help:

    Bench one:

    Siggy, Ramsey, fabregas, sterling, Sanchez
    Costa, jovetic, Naismith

    1. Game of Stones
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Costa if injured, Naismith otherwise

    2. aussiegooner
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Naismith or Fab. Probably the former.

  26. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Quick Poll:

    A) Tadic (whu)

    B) Naismith (CHE)

    Go with fixture? Or go with form?

    1. XhakaCan
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      B

  27. New post
  28. Derp
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    suggest me a good striker till 8.4 to replace Giroud.
    This is my team.
    Krul(de Gea)
    Filipe Luis-Wisdom-Debuchy-Zabaleta(Bruce)
    Mata-Ramsey-Siggurdson-Hazard(Mutch)
    Giroud-Costa(Bojan)
    Giroud is out and costa is MAY be out of everton clash so i won’t sell him. Who should i buy for giroud plus i’ve got 2 free transfers so what changes should i make ?
    PLEASE HELP. Thank you. 🙂

  29. ebow14
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Do Newcastle and Man City have the best chance of clean sheets this week?
    In this case should I get Hart and Janmaat or Kolarov and Krul?

    1. aussiegooner
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Swansea and Man City for me. I reckon CP will score.

      1. ebow14
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers for the reply mate, was considering getting Amat/Taylor but am tempted by Janmaat's attacking returns

        1. aussiegooner
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Well if you already have Krul then a Swansea defender could be smart. I brought in Williams this week. I am really liking what I'm seeing from Swansea and they have some tasty fixtures coming up.

          1. ebow14
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Playing the mirror game so considering benching costa if he's injured and then using my 3 transfers on a goalie and 2 defenders, 1 each from swansea, city and newcastle.

    2. Game of Stones
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I'd get Krul anyway