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31 August 2014 4586 comments
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Fantasy managers have three matches to feast their eyes on today before the international break is upon us. Up first, Spurs welcome Liverpool to the Lane as Mauricio Pochettino’s side attempt to pick up a third straight win under the new man in charge.

A host of players from both sides are on the radar this afternoon, with Christian Eriksen, Erik Lamela, Nacer Chadli and Emmanuel Adebayor key to the hosts’ chances of avenging the 5-0 humiliation that led to Andre Villas-Boas’ departure last year. Liverpool are poised for a superb run of fixtures after this match and while Daniel Sturridge and Raheem Sterling are the obvious targets, Mario Balotelli’s display will be eagerly analysed.

Villa and Hull go head-to-head in the other 1.30pm kick-off, with Paul Lambert’s side seeking a third successive shut-out before the fixtures take a real turn for the worse.

In the final match of the Gameweek, Leicester entertain Arsenal at 4pm. Aaron Ramsey rolls up to the King Power Stadium looking to net for the third successive league match, whilst Alexis Sanchez is also finding his form – having scored the winner against Besiktas in midweek, the Chilean’s confidence is on the rise.

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  1. Benteke10
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Gerrard = Legend

    "To be honest I don't have an opinion of someone until I work with them" - on being asked whether today changed his opinion on Balotelli

    Gerrard as annoying as his accent is, is a legend and a role model.

    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Or until they refuse to play a song

      1. Courtois in the Rye
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Very good.

    2. RedNev
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Came across extremely arrogant in that interview. More slips on the way.

  2. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    'Manager and Assistant Manager telling me to get into the box and score goals. '

    Raheem's instructions sound good.

  3. davies
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Will having Hazard and Courtois make up for not having Costa?

  4. dush64
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Krul Myhill
    Terry Chambers Ferdinand Yoshida Bruce
    Hazard Mata Siggy Lamela Ramsey
    Rooney Jovetic Bojan

    Mata, hazard and Bojan to Sterling, Costa and Dyer for -8? Or WC perhaps?

    Would catch a lot of price rises too.

    1. davies
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Bojan > 4.5
      Lamela > Sterling

  5. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Right here's my thinking

    Liverpool prospects:
    Sterling, pretty much essential now. Has kicked on and continued providing returns, he's the man to own from the attack.
    Balo, not for now. Not sharp and not on pens.
    Studge, not getting returns remotely good enough for his price tag.
    Stevie G, is on pens, could wind up doing well if they get a good few this season.
    Defensively I still think there were a number of mistakes that should have cost them the CS, lucky Spurs didn't take their chances but Moreno offers the best attacking choice IMO.

    For me it'll just be Sterling for now.

    1. HUMZAH96
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Sterling is good, but someone said CL could impact him, BUT he's young so it shouldn't

        1. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          CL may well impact on him but even then he's the only one from the attack I'd want.

          1. HUMZAH96
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Yup, my decision is almost already made... Mata to Sterling 😀

        2. HUMZAH96
            11 years, 7 months ago

            Mata to Sterling is looking like THE move for me

            1. Somalion
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Absolutely, same story here.

          • Ludo
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            Agreed. Keep an eye on Sturridge though, he has so many chances, it's only a matter of time before he explodes.

            1. Somalion
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Once he does it's worth looking into but at that price I'm happy to wait.

          • Zombie
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            You missed Hendo

            1. HUMZAH96
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Lallana.

              • Somalion
                • 16 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                My bad. Not for me currently.

            2. Courtois in the Rye
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              I think this is broadly right. Sterling close to essential.

              I wouldn't be so down on Sturridge though, with the fixtures they have coming up there will definitely be returns.

            3. dropkicks
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Sturridge poor FPL returns but created 2 goals. Also the delivery to him on counter attack wasnt flash from Balotelli. Think after a few games together they will be dynamite.

          • Woy
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            Gerrard on balo: 'the managers said if im not on the pitch he will take pens'

            1. Bubz
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              So that's basically never then

            2. Somalion
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              So Gerrard on pens then.

            3. Call Me Old Fashioned
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              So after Gerrard retires

            4. Chu Young Ping Pong
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              So Balo will never take pens

            5. Rupert The Horse
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Can't wait for FPL 2018.

          • CelticBhoy1
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            Who's the best midfield option under 7mil apart from Siggy?

            Henderson? Schneiderlin? Dyer?

            1. Woy of the Wovers
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Zaha

              1. CelticBhoy1
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Hmmm could be a shout! You think that'll be him nailed on now after his goal?

            2. the Penman
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              After the Chelsea game, Dyer.

              1. CelticBhoy1
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Thats what i thought but got Siggy and dont want to double up on the Swan before that game

          • 1966 was a great year for E…
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            Mata to Sterling sound sensible?

            1. Parm
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Yeah, probably what i'm doing.

            2. LewanGOALski
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              just did it. Feels great.

              1. 1966 was a great year for E…
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                I'll probably do it tonight, I've got 2 frees so if someone gets injured I can still fix it.

                1. LewanGOALski
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 7 months ago

                  same here. Still one more FT in the pocket 😎

            3. Jairzinho
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              When are you thinking of doing it?

              Risking now to catch the price flucs?

              1. 1966 was a great year for E…
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Yeah, with the price rises sites not really working I'll just get it over and one with.

                1. 1966 was a great year for E…
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 7 months ago

                  *done with

            4. kraftwerker
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Very.

            5. Gazza2000
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              That's what i'm doing

            6. Jairzinho
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              I am considering it by the way.

          • Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            What pigment is Neil Lennon?
            He has extremes of every shade.

          • 5678
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Can anyone confirm the bonus points from those games?

            • BeachBadger
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              'If I'm (Gerrard) not on the pitch the manager said that he (Balotelli) would take penalties.'

              Gerrard post match. Most probably assumed this anyways but it's nice to know

            • Fifa las vegas
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Thank fook if Rvp is injured, no damn headache in selection.

              He's getting passed it a bit now anyway

              ________________DdG__________________
              Rafa, Evans/Jones, Rojo(not looking good), Shaw
              ________________Blind__________________
              __Di Maria___________Herrera_____Welbeck?
              ________________Mata__________________
              _______________Rooney________________

              Shouldn't they try a 'diamond' like Pool?

              1. Somalion
                • 16 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                They should but I don't think they will.

                1. Fifa las vegas
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 7 months ago

                  Aye, unfortunately

                  A had great faith in the system, the 3-5-2, thought it'd be great- giving the best players the opportunity to all play I their favoured positions. But it's just not working! 😕

                  1. Somalion
                    • 16 Years
                    11 years, 7 months ago

                    Too slow is their issue. Absolutely 0 pace going on in the attack

                    1. Somalion
                      • 16 Years
                      11 years, 7 months ago

                      LVG will get there but it'll take time.

                  2. The Chosen One...
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 7 months ago

                    Van Gaal has said it will take time. He's obviously developing the 3-5-2 system.

              2. Mr_Partridge
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                this team will finish 7th again

                1. Fifa las vegas
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 7 months ago

                  If even...

              3. Parm
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                de Gea
                Rafael/Jones, Jones/Smalling, Evans, Rojo.
                Blind, Herrera
                Di María, Mata, Januzaj
                Rooney.

                If Mata's fit, otherwise Rooney in the hole, Welbeck up top maybe?

                1. Fifa las vegas
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 7 months ago

                  Oh yes, Januzaj, that's who's missing in mine

              4. The Chosen One...
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Van Gaal seems to be developing the 3-5-2 system

              5. FPL Touches
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Di Maria looks by far the best player so needs to be played on the wing to maximise potential.

                ...................DDG.................
                ..Rafa / Jones / Rojo / Shaw..
                ...........Blind / Carrick...........
                ................Mata...................
                Di Maria / Rooney / Welbeck

                4-2-1-3

                1. FPL Touches
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 7 months ago

                  Swap Carrick for Herrera and Welbeck for Januzaj

            • Venom Snake
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Bottom of the page. (Thanks Walsh)

              Worth WCing this lot?

              1 FT / 2.5m itb

              Begovic
              Ferdinand - Clyne - PvA
              Eriksen - Mata - Siggy - Ramsey
              Dzeko - Balotelli - Rooney

              Gilks -- Marney - Kelly - Chester

              1. Game of Stones
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Up to you, but I see at least 4 changes I would have made

              2. Moore FPL
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Don't think so, no. Take a couple of hits if needs be but save the WC.
                Personally I've just done Mata -> Sterling
                Plus maybe get rid of Dzeko?
                Rest doesn't seem so bad.

            • Galfadez
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              I used my WC last night apparently so anyway what do people think of this team?
              Courtios (Hamer)
              Clyne Debuchy NTaylor Hutton Wisdom
              Ramsey Fab Siggy Sterling (Marney)
              Costa Rooney Naismith

              3.0 itb

            • Count of Monte Hristo
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Ramsey or Sanchez to score today?

              1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                ramsey 😎

            • Twelve years a slave
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Give me some double risers from here on in

              Moreno
              Sterling?
              Naismith
              Costa?

              Any more

              1. Gigging Order
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Ivan

                1. Twelve years a slave
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 7 months ago

                  Dyer sniderlin. Maybe

              2. TorresMagic™
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 16 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                WC?

              3. Jairzinho
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Sigurdsson maybe?
                Ivanovic?

                1. Twelve years a slave
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 7 months ago

                  I worked out I can be 1.5 mil better off if wildcard

              4. Not Irish
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Dyer?
                Matic?
                Diouf?

              5. Wirtzle Gummidge
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Naismith.
                Schneiderlin.

              6. the Penman
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Ivan, Sterling, maybe even Dyer for a cheapie.

              7. FPL Touches
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                This WC may be a bit hasty.

              8. FPL Touches
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Schneiderlin
                Moreno
                Costa
                Sterling
                Balotelli
                Naismith
                Ivanovic

                Potentially Ramsey as well

            • DIegoCosta19
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              take a hit to get rid of schurrle/sturridge/schurrle?

              1. TorresMagic™
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 16 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Schurrles?

                1. DIegoCosta19
                  • 11 Years
                  11 years, 7 months ago

                  ...

            • jernej93
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Adebayor, Eriksen or Lamela?

              1. Sweetpea
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                ade

              2. XhakaCan
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Adebayor

              3. Oz lotto
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Ade. He was torte hams only decent player given he was fed nothing

            • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              people got spurs players in based on 4-0 v qpr?

              1. Woy
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                For sure. So many defences ruined this week.

                Im sat here enjoying myself

                1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 7 months ago

                  sounds scary

                2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 7 months ago

                  Posh one, eh?

            • VougieDipond
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Sterling, Hazard, Costa, Rooney all good shouts for captain next gw

              1. vice
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Why would anyone look past Costa I don't know...

            • Setting the Toney
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Eriksen to Fab or Sterling?

              1. Sweetpea
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                fab

              2. Kerz
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Sterling. Better form, more attacking & better fixtures. Plus you already have Chelsea attack in the form of Costa.

            • chilli con kone
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Anybody know when Di Maria will rise? He's still on 0% on total fpl despite 100,000+ transfers in. Do rises work differently with players signed after the start of the season??

              1. dribbler
                • 16 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                his price should be protected for 7 days I think

                1. chilli con kone
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 7 months ago

                  Thanks mate

              2. TorresMagic™
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 16 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Needs a base figure. Won't change % for a few days.

                1. chilli con kone
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 7 months ago

                  Cheers

            • Mindless Freak
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Personally feel Ramsey has been lucky that's why i'm refusing to get him in. Also tough fixtures coming up. A good display here, could convince me otherwise though and the fact Mata is just horrid.

              1. Frank Black
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Yeah, that's called LUCK.......LOL.

              2. The Sarjeant
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Bet you said this last year too.

                1. Mindless Freak
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 7 months ago

                  Ai. By then his price was too much.

            • JasonG123
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              So is everyone else also doing Mata to Sterling? (Provided no Rambo injury)

            • The Sarjeant
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Come on Ram-(c)!!

              1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                +1

                1. XhakaCan
                  • 11 Years
                  11 years, 7 months ago

                  +2

            • Tim Canterbury
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Wenger trolling Sanchez owners 🙂

            • Sweetpea
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              So are peeps doing transfers now or waiting til after the internationals?

              1. The Sarjeant
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                I wanna make it now, but I know it's better to wait.

            • bangers and M*A*S*H
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Just got in and saw the scores.

              Was Henderson any good apart from the assist?
              How did Adebayor look?

              Is Sterling a must have? Even if it means a -4?

            • Gigging Order
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              REPOST

              I know its boring but I need an answer as they will be my enabler to get Sterling and Fab. Debuchy is going but for who…

              A) PVA

              B) Wilson

              (I have Begovic already)

              1. Minty1337
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                If you have begovic, i would go PVA

              2. The Iron Tulip
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                A.

            • Minty1337
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Tough decisions ahead for me booyys!!

              A)Sturridge & Lamela -> Costa & Sterling, -4
              B)Lamela --> Sterling
              C) Rooney --> Costa
              D) Rooney & Lamela --> Costa & Sterling. -4

              1. JakeTheRed
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                B

              2. Gigging Order
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                B

                1. Minty1337
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 7 months ago

                  You dont think i should try get Costa in asap?

                2. Minty1337
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 7 months ago

                  With Pool coverage in Sterling, Sturridge -> Costa?