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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, 2 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
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Or until they refuse to play a song

      1. Courtois in the Rye
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Very good.

    2. RedNev
      12 years, 2 months ago

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

  2. Heydudes13
    12 years, 2 months ago

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

    Raheem's instructions sound good.

  3. davies
    12 years, 2 months ago

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

  4. dush64
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 2 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
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Bojan > 4.5
      Lamela > Sterling

  5. Somalion
    12 years, 2 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
      12 years, 2 months ago

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

      1. Somalion
        12 years, 2 months ago

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

        1. HUMZAH96
          12 years, 2 months ago

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

    2. HUMZAH96
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Mata to Sterling is looking like THE move for me

      1. Somalion
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Absolutely, same story here.

    3. Ludo
      12 years, 2 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
        12 years, 2 months ago

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

    4. Zombie
      12 years, 2 months ago

      You missed Hendo

      1. HUMZAH96
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Lallana.

      2. Somalion
        12 years, 2 months ago

        My bad. Not for me currently.

    5. Courtois in the Rye
      12 years, 2 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.

    6. dropkicks
      12 years, 2 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.

  6. Woy
    12 years, 2 months ago

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

    1. Bubz
      12 years, 2 months ago

      So that's basically never then

    2. Somalion
      12 years, 2 months ago

      So Gerrard on pens then.

    3. Call Me Old Fashioned
      12 years, 2 months ago

      So after Gerrard retires

    4. Chu Young Ping Pong
      12 years, 2 months ago

      So Balo will never take pens

    5. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Can't wait for FPL 2018.

  7. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 2 months ago

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

    Henderson? Schneiderlin? Dyer?

    1. Woy of the Wovers
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Zaha

      1. CelticBhoy1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 2 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
      12 years, 2 months ago

      After the Chelsea game, Dyer.

      1. CelticBhoy1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 2 months ago

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

  8. 1966 was a great year for E…
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Mata to Sterling sound sensible?

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

      Yeah, probably what i'm doing.

    2. LewanGOALski
      12 years, 2 months ago

      just did it. Feels great.

      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
        12 years, 2 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
          12 years, 2 months ago

          same here. Still one more FT in the pocket 😎

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

      When are you thinking of doing it?

      Risking now to catch the price flucs?

      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
        12 years, 2 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…
          12 years, 2 months ago

          *done with

    4. kraftwerker
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Very.

    5. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 2 months ago

      That's what i'm doing

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

      I am considering it by the way.

  9. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 2 months ago

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

  10. 5678
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Can anyone confirm the bonus points from those games?

  11. BeachBadger
    12 years, 2 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

  12. Fifa las vegas
    12 years, 2 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
      12 years, 2 months ago

      They should but I don't think they will.

      1. Fifa las vegas
        12 years, 2 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
          12 years, 2 months ago

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

          1. Somalion
            12 years, 2 months ago

            LVG will get there but it'll take time.

        2. The Chosen One...
          12 years, 2 months ago

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

    2. Mr_Partridge
      12 years, 2 months ago

      this team will finish 7th again

      1. Fifa las vegas
        12 years, 2 months ago

        If even...

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

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

    4. The Chosen One...
      12 years, 2 months ago

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

    5. FPL Touches
      12 years, 2 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
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Swap Carrick for Herrera and Welbeck for Januzaj

  13. Venom Snake
    12 years, 2 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
      12 years, 2 months ago

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

    2. Moore FPL
      12 years, 2 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.

  14. Galfadez
    12 years, 2 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

  15. Count of Monte Hristo
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Ramsey or Sanchez to score today?

    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      12 years, 2 months ago

      ramsey 😎

  16. Twelve years a slave
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Give me some double risers from here on in

    Moreno
    Sterling?
    Naismith
    Costa?

    Any more

    1. Gigging Order
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Ivan

      1. Twelve years a slave
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Dyer sniderlin. Maybe

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 2 months ago

      WC?

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

      Sigurdsson maybe?
      Ivanovic?

      1. Twelve years a slave
        12 years, 2 months ago

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

    4. Not Irish
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Dyer?
      Matic?
      Diouf?

    5. Wirtzle Gummidge
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Naismith.
      Schneiderlin.

    6. the Penman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Ivan, Sterling, maybe even Dyer for a cheapie.

    7. FPL Touches
      12 years, 2 months ago

      This WC may be a bit hasty.

    8. FPL Touches
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Schneiderlin
      Moreno
      Costa
      Sterling
      Balotelli
      Naismith
      Ivanovic

      Potentially Ramsey as well

  17. DIegoCosta19
    12 years, 2 months ago

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

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

      Schurrles?

      1. DIegoCosta19
        12 years, 2 months ago

        ...

  18. jernej93
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Adebayor, Eriksen or Lamela?

    1. Sweetpea
      12 years, 2 months ago

      ade

    2. XhakaCan
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Adebayor

    3. Oz lotto
      12 years, 2 months ago

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

  19. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    12 years, 2 months ago

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

    1. Woy
      12 years, 2 months ago

      For sure. So many defences ruined this week.

      Im sat here enjoying myself

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        12 years, 2 months ago

        sounds scary

      2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Posh one, eh?

  20. VougieDipond
    12 years, 2 months ago

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

    1. vice
      12 years, 2 months ago

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

  21. Setting the Toney
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Eriksen to Fab or Sterling?

    1. Sweetpea
      12 years, 2 months ago

      fab

    2. Kerz
      12 years, 2 months ago

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

  22. chilli con kone
    12 years, 2 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
      12 years, 2 months ago

      his price should be protected for 7 days I think

      1. chilli con kone
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks mate

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 2 months ago

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

      1. chilli con kone
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers

  23. Mindless Freak
    12 years, 2 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
      12 years, 2 months ago

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

    2. The Sarjeant
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Bet you said this last year too.

      1. Mindless Freak
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Ai. By then his price was too much.

  24. JasonG123
    12 years, 2 months ago

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

  25. The Sarjeant
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Come on Ram-(c)!!

    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      12 years, 2 months ago

      +1

      1. XhakaCan
        12 years, 2 months ago

        +2

  26. Tim Canterbury
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Wenger trolling Sanchez owners 🙂

  27. Sweetpea
    12 years, 2 months ago

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

    1. The Sarjeant
      12 years, 2 months ago

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

  28. bangers and M*A*S*H
    12 years, 2 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?

  29. Gigging Order
    12 years, 2 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, 2 months ago

      If you have begovic, i would go PVA

    2. The Iron Tulip
      12 years, 2 months ago

      A.

  30. Minty1337
    12 years, 2 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
      12 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. Gigging Order
      12 years, 2 months ago

      B

      1. Minty1337
        12 years, 2 months ago

        You dont think i should try get Costa in asap?

      2. Minty1337
        12 years, 2 months ago

        With Pool coverage in Sterling, Sturridge -> Costa?