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30 August 2014 6357 comments
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Saturday afternoon continues with a quintet of fixtures to entertain us before Everton square up to Chelsea later on. For many, the main focal point will be at the Etihad as we look to see whether Sergio Aguero will be let off the leash against Stoke, with Stevan Jovetic’s owners anticipating another home brace from the Montenegro striker.

Newcastle have been heavily backed in this week’s Scout Picks and we’ll be hoping to see new boy Siem de Jong justify our show of faith ahead of a very kind run of fixtures. Fantasy managers will also get to run the rule over Palace’s potential in the St James’ Park encounter as Neil Warnock takes the helm for a second time.

Elsewhere, Fantasy favourites such as Steven Caulker will be hoping to make an impact at home to Sunderland, while Gylfi Sigurdsson’s growing band of owners are expecting returns for the third Gameweek in succession as Swansea prepare for the visit of West Brom. West Ham welcome Southampton to Upton Park as Big Sam pins his hopes on Mauro Zarate to inspire his side to another win.

You can look to out Twitter feed for all the lineup from today’s matches.

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  1. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Jose

    He wasn't lying at all. He didn't train two days, trained Friday, reaction was OK so he was passed fit.

    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      The Sun on the other hand.....

  2. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Calm down Costa owners, he was doubt and could be subbed off early or booked with a blank :rolleyes:

  3. YankeeDoodleDandy
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Well, I had a fun season, but I'm quitting.

    I wildcarded, had Ivan and Costa in my team all week, then switched to Clyne and Aguero at the last second.

    It's been fun, but nothing is worth being this angry.

    1. get_in
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      It's GW3 for god sake, chill

    2. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      We've all been there.

    3. Ouch 8 point hit
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Stick with it, both good picks long term. I wildcarded out Costa and Ivanavic for Cahill and Aguero. Feel your pain.

    4. waitinginthelonggrass
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Marathon not a sprint

  4. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Jovetic off for Dzeko at halftime.

    1. Mindless Freak
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      No keep Dzeko on the bench. Need Schurrle. Unless Costa is not going to start.

    2. gravless
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      No Dzeko = no Citeh goals

    3. Jax
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      would be funny

  5. Banana Shaqiri - HMD, PUP
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Some flukey sod will have Schneiderlin as (c) today

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Unlikely

    2. Feanor
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Why can't I ever be that sod?

  6. Kerrazy
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I kept costa and have him starting. Hahahahhahahaa

    1. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      so hilarious

  7. @ocprodigy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Is it fair to say Costa is becoming essential? Forget the midfield options, points are too widespread. Costa seems to be as focal as some on here predicted. Might need to cave in and get him.

    1. Wakka Wakkas
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Costa owner here and i love him. Was bricking it as a Fabregas non owner though. not feelin so bad now

    3. theloveburglar
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      defo

    4. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Essential:
      Costa, Ramsey, Siggy

      Maybe essential:
      Ivan

      Opposite of essential:
      Young

  8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    oh feck off charlie nicholas

  9. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    One of those weeks

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EUV_YbmHk6Y

    1. Tin of Directors
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!

    2. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Yep......if Ramsey/Sanchez blank then gonna be some ridiculously low scores.

  10. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Annoying owning Terry whilst he's getting outscored by Ivanovic.

    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Agreed

    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      yup

    3. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      And the week you do Terry to Ivanovic, he gets benched. It's written.

      1. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I'll never do that transfer. I'd rather double up first.

        1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Do it, the points will a be a coming

    4. Podge
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Full backs this year my man

    5. theloveburglar
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      yep and to see him stay back for corners too.. has to go

    6. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I hate owning Terry atm.. either gonna upgrade him to Ivanovic or swap him out to get money for my attack

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        yeah I'm thinking about the latter, am also tempted by flirty Verty

    7. JT's Dog
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah that 0.5 really made up my mind rather than the player

      • FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Agree. Also hurts that Mark has him 😉

      • Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Got them both

    8. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Costa assist?

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Ramires

      2. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Ramires again

      3. Sif
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Ramires

      4. Sheep Flavour
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Clyne

    9. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I feel really pleased for Gary Monk. How often do you see players get given the opportunity to manage and come straight through and do badly. Really good to see him having such a great start.

      1. Somalion
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Thought he'd fall flat on his arse to be honest but he's doing well, credit where it's due.

        1. Snikii
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          so did many people , but nobody is owning up to it

    10. Sigga -Cardiff City-
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Pelle didn't touch it.

      and two bites doesn't matter so long as it doesn't leave the box

      it's a tadic assist by fpl rules....

      how long is expected before they review it and update?

      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Jog on.

        1. Sigga -Cardiff City-
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          well no,

          the rules say if he played it into the box, it's his assist so long as the ball didn't leave the box...

          1. Valar(Keith)
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            that was 2 years ago

            1. Sigga -Cardiff City-
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Rebounds
              If a shot on goal is blocked by an opposition player, is saved by a goalkeeper or hits the woodwork, and a goal is scored from the rebound, then an assist is awarded.

              the rules suggest that it's an assist?

      2. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Umm, yes it does. It's not an assist.

        1. Sigga -Cardiff City-
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Is a block different than a save?

          1. Billy Gilmore
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Well if someone else scored the 2nd attempt it would've been a Schneiderlin assist, so of course it's not a Tadic assist.

            The same with saves.

        2. Sigga -Cardiff City-
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Rebounds
          If a shot on goal is blocked by an opposition player, is saved by a goalkeeper or hits the woodwork, and a goal is scored from the rebound, then an assist is awarded.

          check the rules 🙂

          1. Billy Gilmore
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Yes, an assist to the person who took the first shot. 🙄

            1. Sigga -Cardiff City-
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              But his shot, does not reset the ball in?

              1. Billy Gilmore
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Yes, yes it does. It has happened many times before.

      3. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        So much fail in one post 😆

      4. Mull
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        If he deserves one he'll get it.

    11. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      lol @ Kammy

      1. 50shades of o'shea
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        YESSSS KAMMY

      2. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I've literally just been pissing myself at that 😆

    12. Twelve years a slave
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Ffs

    13. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      FFS sake Ramirez pass the ball to Costa

      1. Keno
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Seriously wtf

    14. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      D I E G 😎

      C 😎 S T A

    15. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Fab is going to get so many assists at this rate

    16. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      So many lols for Jov when he got subbed

      Presumably from kun and dzeko owners. Justice

      1. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        OR SIGGY CAPTAINERS!

        1. piquiblanco
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I was one of them until two days ago 🙁

    17. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      charlie nicholas is going to be un-bearable for the next 5 mins

    18. Stephen - Robot Daniels
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Soccer Saturday highlights...
      CHANCE
      ......
      CHANCE
      .....
      CHANCE
      .....
      CHANCE

      1. Tin of Directors
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        That's Charlie Nicholas the horrible slime ball.

      2. Mull
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Well he is watching City chase the game.

    19. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Charlie nicholas needs to shut up

    20. M.I.A.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Ivan, Fab and Costa look essential atm

    21. Jax
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      hammer blow

    22. Tin of Directors
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Has Jovetic even had 60 yet??

      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        No

      2. Pedram
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Does he even lift ?

    23. HUMZAH96
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Diouf goal if you missed it https://vine.co/v/OBh9t1v0i17

      • Somalion
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Aguero hit to the face.

        1. Mull
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Out for 4 months then

        2. Hibbo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Off to fix his haircut.

        3. Damo.
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          He could've been killed

      • Twelve years a slave
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Might go from 2500 to 100000 at this rate

        1. Prime
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I'm on the same track

        2. SPorting
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          You need directions to that bridge?

      • ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Captain fails:

        Rooney
        jovetic
        aguero

        Captain wins:

        Siggy

        Captains to come :

        Diego/Fab
        ramsey

        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I doubt many captained Costa

        2. The Man Pastore
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          and Hazard!!!

      • lazybones18
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        my move

        jovetic ---> costa ----> jovetic

        i love fantasy 😀