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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, 2 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
      12 years, 2 months ago

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

    2. XhakaCan
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Mata was non-existant v Burnley.

      1. Oz lotto
        12 years, 2 months ago

        United were non-existent

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

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

        1. Somalion
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Or a point to prove.

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

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

        2. Marstar
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Not in Spain Squad also means no International injury 😉

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

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

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

      Dummett (he is nailed on)

    2. Walsh
      12 years, 2 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
        12 years, 2 months ago

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

  3. Cak Juris
    12 years, 2 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
      12 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. Oz lotto
      12 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

      None of them really.

    4. Debauchy
      12 years, 2 months ago

      B and C

    5. Chenku╰☆╮
      12 years, 2 months ago

      yes.b

  4. YuvalSpurs
    12 years, 2 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╰☆╮
      12 years, 2 months ago

      jovetic to naismeth, el madi to matic?

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

      just 1 for now

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

      Hoping Sterling gets the 3pts

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

        yea number 1

  6. Coaly
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Moreno or Clyne?

    1. Frank Black
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Both.

      1. Coaly
        12 years, 2 months ago

        cant have moreno clyne and brana

        1. Frank Black
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Hey, no es problema mio.

    2. Wirtzle Gummidge
      12 years, 2 months ago

      both

    3. Gaz Downright
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Williams

    4. Walsh
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Clyne

  7. Frank Black
    12 years, 2 months ago

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

    1. The Iron Tulip
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Not gunna happen

      1. Frank Black
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Yes, he's flying to Manchester.

  8. SG8
    12 years, 2 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, 2 months ago

    Would you transfer Rooney or Sturridge to Costa??

    1. Coaly
      12 years, 2 months ago

      sturridge

    2. XhakaCan
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe Sturridge

    3. Hailzter
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Depends on if you have Mata or Sterling.

      1. Minty1337
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Have sterling & Di Maria atm.

        1. Podge
          12 years, 2 months ago

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

  10. rozzo
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Best two strikers to partner Costa? Money no object

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

    1. Kerz
      12 years, 2 months ago

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

    2. Crouching Tiger
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero, Sturridge.

    3. Wirtzle Gummidge
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero, Sturridge.

    4. Gaz Downright
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Costa Messi and Falcao imo

    5. Oz lotto
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Kun and studge

    6. Michaelangelo
      12 years, 2 months ago

      still fail to see why people are so keen on Sturridge

    7. Marstar
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero and Rooney

  11. Crouching Tiger
    12 years, 2 months ago

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

  12. Heydudes13
    12 years, 2 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
      12 years, 2 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
        12 years, 2 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
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I completely agree Sturridge points are incoming.

  13. Gaz Downright
    • Has Moderation Rights
    12 years, 2 months ago

    A lot of work left on Tottenham yet it seems

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

      indeed

    2. Somalion
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Yes indeed.

  14. HUMZAH96
    12 years, 2 months ago

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

    1. Wirtzle Gummidge
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Wally looks rough.

      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        12 years, 2 months ago

        lol

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

      sigh

    3. Hailzter
      12 years, 2 months ago

      This guy gets so much hate despite his helpful posts.

      1. HUMZAH96
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks Hailzter, they must see something intimidating

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

          Really appreciate it Humzah 🙂

          1. HUMZAH96
            12 years, 2 months ago

            You're welcome 🙂

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

        +1

    4. Not Irish
      12 years, 2 months ago

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

      1. Licky
        12 years, 2 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
          12 years, 2 months ago

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

          1. Licky
            12 years, 2 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, 2 months ago

          Oh dear.

      2. Gaz Downright
        • Has Moderation Rights
        12 years, 2 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, 2 months ago

          Was never even confirmed that Arse activated his release clause.

          1. Gaz Downright
            • Has Moderation Rights
            12 years, 2 months ago

            No one forcing him to join Chelsea either

            1. Not Irish
              12 years, 2 months ago

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

              1. Gaz Downright
                • Has Moderation Rights
                12 years, 2 months ago

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

            2. HUMZAH96
              12 years, 2 months ago

              I think Arsenal pulled out of the race

              1. Not Irish
                12 years, 2 months ago

                Were never in it. Just speculation.

    5. Gaz Downright
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 2 months ago

      *transfers Remy out*

      1. HUMZAH96
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Has to be done

  15. Whazza
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Mata and Cahill -> Sterling and Ivan

    Tonight or wait?

    1. Reed_Rothchild
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Now

  16. Pepe the Frog
    12 years, 2 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
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Dzeko, imo

    2. XhakaCan
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Dzeko

  17. Lingardium Leviosa.
    12 years, 2 months ago

    when is a better time to WC team

    thinking oof doing it in time for GW 4

    thanks

    1. Game of Stones
      12 years, 2 months ago

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

      1. Lingardium Leviosa.
        12 years, 2 months ago

        thanks

    2. Bod
      12 years, 2 months ago

      When you have several injuries

  18. Studgie G
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Morenooooooooooooooo 🙂 14pts

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

    Ramsey @ 2/1 to score anytime.

    Worth taking on?

    1. Whazza
      12 years, 2 months ago

      no way

    2. Podge
      12 years, 2 months ago

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

  20. Kerz
    12 years, 2 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
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Is he nailed on though?

      1. Kerz
        12 years, 2 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
      12 years, 2 months ago

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

      janmaat bertrand pva ?

  21. mattyrobinson
    12 years, 2 months ago

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

    1. Lallana_
      12 years, 2 months ago

      2 up top!

      1. mattyrobinson
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Sterling in behind?

    2. Wirtzle Gummidge
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Two up top. Sterling in the hole.

  22. Lallana_
    12 years, 2 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
      12 years, 2 months ago

      A

  23. kingofchicken
    12 years, 2 months ago

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

    1. Podge
      12 years, 2 months ago

      You showed us 🙄

  24. SW6
    12 years, 2 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
      12 years, 2 months ago

      You think he will nick a goal today?

      1. SW6
        12 years, 2 months ago

        No idea 🙂

    2. Walsh
      12 years, 2 months ago

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

    3. Studgie G
      12 years, 2 months ago

      i have ramsey until walcott gets back

    4. andyinasia
      12 years, 2 months ago

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

  25. Jack Frost
    12 years, 2 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
      12 years, 2 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, 2 months ago

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

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

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

  27. HUMZAH96
    12 years, 2 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, 2 months ago

      Are Milan the new Vitesse?

  28. Sweetpea
    12 years, 2 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
    12 years, 2 months ago

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

    Eriksen or Henderson?

    1. Gigging Order
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Eriksen.

    2. XhakaCan
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Eriksen

      1. andyinasia
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Eriksen but given the price difference Hendo cd be better value

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

      Keep Ade.

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

      Ade was interested and will definitely get goals.

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

    3. Debauchy
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Get Sterling - and you wont have to bench

    4. andyinasia
      12 years, 2 months ago

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