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

    Mata out. Or Mata in?

    Utd are terrible, new players and injuries to come back though with amazing fixtures still.

    1. Wirtzle Gummidge
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Im on WC atm. Will probably bring him back once he has dropped a few times.

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

      Mata was non-existant v Burnley.

      1. Oz lotto
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        United were non-existent

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

        I know and not in Spain squad either = drop in confidence

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

          Or a point to prove.

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

            He could have proved that yesterday when he was dropped from the squad on Fri

        2. Marstar
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Not in Spain Squad also means no International injury 😉

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

            Geezzzzzz guys may as well say not in Spain squad no chance of Ebola from overseas travel

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

      A lot can change in two weeks though .

      Take Southampton - looked dire at home to WBR - a week later put in 3 away to WH.

      Not that cut and dried and it is home to QPR .

      1. Lanley Staurel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        This is what is stopping me doing the obvious Rooney to Costa move. Leave it a week and save the transfer I think.

  2. Butters_lfc9
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Should I be looking at moving in Adebayor for Dzeko now before the price rises and I can't make the transfer or do I have other issues with my team I need to change?
    Begovic
    Dummet-Ferdinand-Naylor
    Mata-Ramsay-Hazard-Sigurdson
    Rooney-Aguero-Dzeko
    Gilks-Moore-PvA-Marne

    1. royals forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Dummett (he is nailed on)

    2. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Doesn't matter, you will free up funds when you take a hit to get Mata out for Sterling like everybody else 😀

      1. Butters_lfc9
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        So you think mata >sterling and dzeko>Ade for a 4 point hit would be reasonable

  3. Cak Juris
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Which is the better transfer option for GW4?
    A. Rooney --> Costa
    B. Aguero --> Costa
    C. Phil Jones --> Moreno/Lovren
    D. Ward Prowse --> Arfield

    1. HUMZAH96
      11 years, 11 months ago

      B

    2. Oz lotto
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      A

    3. Courtois in the Rye
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      None of them really.

    4. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      B and C

    5. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      yes.b

  4. YuvalSpurs
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    2FT and 0.5 in the bank:

    Krul(Myhill)
    Lovren-Debuchy-Cahill (Wisdom,Bruce)
    Eriksen-Mata-Ramsey-Siggy (El Ahmadi)
    Jovetic-Rooney-Costa

    What 2 transfers should I do if I want to start playing 3-5-2?

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      jovetic to naismeth, el madi to matic?

  5. HNI
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Which transfer to do using my free transfer
    1)Mata->Sterling
    2)Wisdom->Bertrand
    3)Jovetic-.Adebayor
    4)Do 1 and 3 for -4
    5)Save ft

    1. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      just 1 for now

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

      Hoping Sterling gets the 3pts

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

        yea number 1

  6. Coaly
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Moreno or Clyne?

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

      Both.

      1. Coaly
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        cant have moreno clyne and brana

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

          Hey, no es problema mio.

    2. Wirtzle Gummidge
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      both

    3. Gaz Downright
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Williams

    4. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Clyne

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

    How much is Falcao going to be priced at if he joins City? 12.0?

    1. The Iron Tulip
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Not gunna happen

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

        Yes, he's flying to Manchester.

  8. SG8
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Sturridge actually hasn't been bad the past 2 games but looks like his price will drop after failing to score in either.. I'm definitely holding onto him though for fixtures

  9. Minty1337
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Would you transfer Rooney or Sturridge to Costa??

    1. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      sturridge

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

      Maybe Sturridge

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

      Depends on if you have Mata or Sterling.

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

        Have sterling & Di Maria atm.

        1. Podge
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Try not to buy players before they've played in future

  10. rozzo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Best two strikers to partner Costa? Money no object

    Costa, ...., .....

    1. Kerz
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Aguero & Adebayor if you're playing a 3-4-3.

    2. Crouching Tiger
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Aguero, Sturridge.

    3. Wirtzle Gummidge
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Aguero, Sturridge.

    4. Gaz Downright
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Costa Messi and Falcao imo

    5. Oz lotto
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Kun and studge

    6. Michaelangelo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      still fail to see why people are so keen on Sturridge

    7. Marstar
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Aguero and Rooney

  11. Crouching Tiger
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Ramsey(c) brace would really improve my shitty GW. Blanks all around excluding Siggy and Costa.

  12. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Costa (C) nailed on captain for me next week.

    Actually think Sturridge Diego Costa is the way forward for the two big strikers, the way Sturridge has looked points imminent.

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

      I have the complete opposite in Aguero & Rooney 😆

      Tempted to drop Rooney for Costa but unwilling to take a hit(also doing Mata to Sterling)

      1. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Hmm difficult one...

        I don't think I'll lose Rooney for Sturridge this week. FTs are precious but if United carry on like this will be one for the week after.

        Aguero > Diego Costa but sad to lose him after you just got him.

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

      I completely agree Sturridge points are incoming.

  13. Gaz Downright
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    A lot of work left on Tottenham yet it seems

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

      indeed

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

      Yes indeed.

  14. HUMZAH96
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Photo Confirmation! Remy to Chelsea https://twitter.com/SweeperGK/status/506091175028072448

    1. Wirtzle Gummidge
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Wally looks rough.

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

        lol

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

      sigh

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

      This guy gets so much hate despite his helpful posts.

      1. HUMZAH96
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks Hailzter, they must see something intimidating

        1. BigManBakar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Really appreciate it Humzah 🙂

          1. HUMZAH96
            11 years, 11 months ago

            You're welcome 🙂

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

        +1

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

      LOL @ the Arse and Pool. Tailor made for both of them.

      1. Licky
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Not really, poor touch, one dimensional, inability to partake in build up play, wouldn't suit either and would just be a stop gap.

        1. HUMZAH96
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Lmao, if he signed for you you'd say the exact opposite 😉

          1. Licky
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            I didn't want him to sign, check my posts from around the time we were looking at him, he's garbage.

        2. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Oh dear.

      2. Gaz Downright
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        It's Remy who is the laughable one. Trading something that would probably mean a place in the 11 at Arsenal for a bench role at Chelsea.

        1. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Was never even confirmed that Arse activated his release clause.

          1. Gaz Downright
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            No one forcing him to join Chelsea either

            1. Not Irish
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 11 months ago

              He'll be a squad player but he'll get games and win trophies.

              1. Gaz Downright
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 11 months ago

                seriously? winning a trophy from the bench is not really winning (unless you're John Terry)

            2. HUMZAH96
              11 years, 11 months ago

              I think Arsenal pulled out of the race

              1. Not Irish
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 11 months ago

                Were never in it. Just speculation.

    5. Gaz Downright
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      *transfers Remy out*

      1. HUMZAH96
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Has to be done

  15. Whazza
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Mata and Cahill -> Sterling and Ivan

    Tonight or wait?

    1. Reed_Rothchild
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Now

  16. Pepe the Frog
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Front 7 of:

    Sterling - Ramsey - Fab - Siggy
    Ade - Rooney - Dzeko

    Which of the strikers need to go for Costa?

    A. Roonpig
    B. Dzeko
    C. Ade

    1. The_Druid
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Dzeko, imo

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

      Dzeko

  17. Lingardium Leviosa.
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    when is a better time to WC team

    thinking oof doing it in time for GW 4

    thanks

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

      If you're doing it in time for GW4, then you should do it now

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

        thanks

    2. Bod
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      When you have several injuries

  18. Studgie G
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Morenooooooooooooooo 🙂 14pts

  19. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Ramsey @ 2/1 to score anytime.

    Worth taking on?

    1. Whazza
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      no way

    2. Podge
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Scored in about 1/3 away games last season so price is right

  20. Kerz
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    With LEI, qpr, NEW, sun, SWA in his next five, Marc Wilson looks an absolute bargain at 4.5. Cheapest route into a resilient backline.

    1. Gigging Order
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Is he nailed on though?

      1. Kerz
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        He's quite versatile. Can play at RB, CB, LB and even CM if I remember correctly. Can't see Hughes changing a successful formula so I imagine he'll remain at CB, but when Huth returns maybe he'll be pushed out wide or moved forward centrally.

    2. andyinasia
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I hear you, but at the expense of whom???

      janmaat bertrand pva ?

  21. mattyrobinson
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Did Sturridge start wide or did they play 2 up top?

    1. Lallana_
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      2 up top!

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

        Sterling in behind?

    2. Wirtzle Gummidge
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Two up top. Sterling in the hole.

  22. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Got 1FT. Brought Jovetic in for Costa this week (big mistake).

    A) Jovetic to Costa
    B) de Jong to Fabregas
    C) Baird to a premium defender (6.5M or less)
    D) Keep FT

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

      A

  23. kingofchicken
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    yeeeeeeeeessss i woke up to find out gerrard is on 11 points i told you all your gonna see hahaha

    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      You showed us 🙄

  24. SW6
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I know Ramsey has scored 2 in 2 but I'm not convinced still, especially with his fixtures. Might sell for Sterling or Fabregas

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      You think he will nick a goal today?

      1. SW6
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        No idea 🙂

    2. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Same. Very ready for his first blank to come right now as my captain.

    3. Studgie G
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      i have ramsey until walcott gets back

    4. andyinasia
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Woah. Rambo nailed on for me until he gets injured.
      Got Fabby and Sterlo anyway

  25. Jack Frost
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    8 point hit paid off. Gained 2 points and now have Ivan, Naismith, Clyne instead of Bojan, Blackett and Cahill. Normally I rarely take hits, (frustrating part of the game to make just FTs) but changed my sentiment this year.

    1. Jack Frost
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Whoops. Probably a negative 3 points... because Caulker would have played for Bojan. Well at least I have three new solid players.. I still think it was prudent and saves any thoughts of a WC before a double game week.

  26. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    A. -4 and keep Eriksen
    B. -8 and lose Eriksen
    C. WC

    1. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      B, if stuff goes further south I believe you then WC and won't take the hit.

  27. HUMZAH96
    11 years, 11 months ago

    BREAKING: AC Milan has signed Marco van Ginkel on loan. The player will arrive to Milan in the next hours.

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

      Are Milan the new Vitesse?

  28. Sweetpea
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Ok, need some input, thinking the following for a hit or is it too risky to do tonight:

    Dzeko, Eriksern and Debuchy > Costa, sterling and van Aanholt.

  29. A Wild Lurker Appeared
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Guys, who do you think will score more in the long run:

    Eriksen or Henderson?

    1. Gigging Order
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Eriksen.

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

      Eriksen

      1. andyinasia
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Eriksen but given the price difference Hendo cd be better value

    3. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      The Ball that scored for Villa against Liverpool a couple of seasons as neither look amazing atm.

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

    Didn't get to watch the Spurs - Pool game.

    Would really appreciate your feedback on a couple of issues.

    Is Sterling "essential"?
    I really don't like Liverpool so I just have Henderson. Of course I bench him every time he gets points.
    It would take me -4 point to upgrade Hendo to Sterling. Would it be a smart move?

    How was Adebayor? Looking dangerous or time to let go?

    1. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Keep Ade.

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

      Ade was interested and will definitely get goals.

      Sterling looked very very dangerous. And they have ridiculous fixtures.

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

      Get Sterling - and you wont have to bench

    4. andyinasia
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Sterling was Mom (despite no baps), but Hendo was good too.
      Ade did nothing.