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1 September 2014 2369 comments
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Raheem Sterling is amongst the goals as Liverpool hammer Spurs at the Lane. Andreas Weimann earns a goal and assist as Villa get the better of Hull, while Nikica Jelavic and Leonardo Ulloa grab their second strikes of the season to strengthen our budget forward options. Alexis Sanchez nets for the second match in succession as Arsenal stutter to a draw on the road at Leicester.

Sterling Steers Reds to Victory
The Liverpool youngster bagged his second goal in three appearances as the Reds swept aside Tottenham at the Lane. Fielded behind front two Daniel Sturridge and Mario Balotelli, Sterling – despite failing to pick up bonus in yesterday’s win – has now outscored Sturridge by 22 points to 10 in the opening trio of fixtures and continues to look a real bargain at 8.6 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL). Owned by over 38% of Fantasy managers prior to yesterday’s match, he looks poised for further investment as the Reds brace themselves for a superb run of upcoming fixtures. Elsewhere in the Liverpool midfield, Steven Gerrard’s spot-kick duties helped the skipper gets his goal account off the mark.

Moreno on the Radar
The new boy atoned for an error against City on Monday with a superb showing against Mauricio Pochettino’s team. With Brendan Rodgers opting for a midfield diamond, the Liverpool full-backs were tasked with supplying the width from deep and Moreno’s raiding runs were a real feature of the Merseysiders’ forward forays. At 5.5 in FPL, he’s owned by just 0.2% of managers ahead of four home fixtures (AVL, EVE, WBA, HUL) and trips to West Ham and QPR in the next six.

Eriksen Hauled Off as Tottenham Toil
The Dane lasted just 58 minutes of yesterday’s encounter before making way for Andros Townsend. Overshadowed by Nacer Chadli and Erik Lamela in last week’s win over QPR, Eriksen now approaches the international break with just seven points to his name – given that Mauricio Pochettino afforded Chadli and Lamela the full 90 minutes, the Dane’s owners may well decide enough is enough. With just one shot on target over the full 90 minutes yesterday, the hosts are clearly a work in progress under the Argentine.

Villa Front Two Pick up the Points
After serving up back-to-back clean sheets in the first two Gameweeks, most of the Fantasy interest surrounded Villa’s defence for the visit of Hull. Both Andreas Weimann and Gabby Agbonlahor picked up a goal apiece in the 2-1 win over the Tigers, with the young Austrian also picking up an assist and maximum bonus points. Having also scored in Gameweek 1, Weimann is now up to third in the FPL forward standing on 22 points, but with showdowns against all of last term’s top five in the next five Gameweeks, few will be looking to invest in Villa right now.

Jelavic Form Continues
It’s two goals in the last couple of Gameweeks for the Hull frontman after he fired the consolation at Villa Park. Jelavic grabbed the opener against Stoke at the KC last weekend and is starting to suggest he could be another budget frontman worth our consideration – with West Ham, Newcastle and Palace in the next four, the short-term schedule is in his favour.

Sanchez Strikes Again
Having struck the midweek winner against Besiktas, the Chilean was in the goals once again for the Gunners. Handed a role on the left with Yaya Sanogo leading the line, Sanchez is clearly a class act capable of serving up the points, though at 10.4 to Aaron Ramsey’s 9.1, it’s difficult to currently justify the switch until the summer signing reaches full match sharpness. With City, Spurs and Chelsea in the next four, though, few will be looking to invest further in the Gunners until the schedule eases in Gameweek 8.

Ulloa’s Home Comforts
Leicester’s summer signing netted for the second match in succession at the King Power Stadium as Nigel Pearson’s side picked up an invaluable point against the Gunners. Ulloa also struck in the Gameweek 1 home draw with Everton, and while strike partner David Nugent continues to struggle, the Argentine has wasted no time in settling in the top-flight. At 5.5, Ulloa is another budget striker making a mockery of his price tag and has shown he’s more than capable of delivering against some of the most resilient backlines around. It’s also worth noting that Jeffrey Schlupp – a 4.5-priced defender – started on the left wing and provided the assist for Ulloa’s header.

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  1. JT's Dog
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Almost time to gather the pack together
    Howwwwwwwwwlllllll

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

      Rough

      1. JT's Dog
        11 years, 11 months ago

        You have your own pack

    2. JT's Dog
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Every time I post something nonsense it hits top of page

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

        We'll how come so all your comments aren't 1st?
        😉

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          BADUM-TISHHH!!! 😆

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

            🙂

        2. JT's Dog
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Expected it quicker than this

    3. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I hear you, Dog!

      1. JT's Dog
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Need to get your passport out king

  2. Captain Peacock
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Uh oh. Falcao signing makes me wonder if I should wildcard now.

    Begovic - Gilks
    Terry - Dier - Clyne - Hutton - Duff
    Fab - Ramsey - Sterling - Sigurdsson - Isgrove
    Rooney - Costa - Jovetic

    There are about 6-7 trades I'd make. What should I do?

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

      I counted 4 trades max..

      1. Captain Peacock
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        What I was thinking was Terry to Janmaat to fund Ramsey to Sanchez, then Dier to Schlupp, Hutton to Robertson, Isgrove to someone not injured, Rooney to Sturridge, Jovetic to someone.

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

          Stay very far away from that WC button.

          1. Captain Peacock
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            As you suggest. I'm overreacting.

    2. Dr. Rog
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Jov to someone
      Nothing else required.

      1. Sebbo29
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Agreed - nothing much wrong with this team

    3. Mr F Gallagher
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Nothing worng with that team. Look at the long term

      1. Captain Peacock
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        When do you reckon wildcarding is best (in general), looking long term?

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

    Sorry to ask another q but do you think that Chester is the best 4.5-4.6 defender?

    1. Captain Peacock
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Schlupp is better. Robertson also at Hull is a good buy too.

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

    If Falcao completes his move to United, is it worth getting him for RVP? Or should I stick with RVP?

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

      😳

    2. JT's Dog
      11 years, 11 months ago

      If ever the answer was in the question

    3. Mr F Gallagher
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      RVP may play once or twice then be out after his Op.

  5. FAITHNOMORENO
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    anyone care to explain how the prices change now since I don't have a clue what the hell is happening.
    tracking totalpfl and fiso but short on crucial info with these changes.

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

      FPL control price changes.

    2. Red Devil Swede
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Both FISO and TFPL are off this season since FPL removed data both sites used earlier seasons.
      Most accurate way seems to be following some FPL update twitter accounts or be on here late during the nights right before price rises happen..

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

        gracias sir.
        will be more difficult to track changes without both of those sites this season.blah.

  6. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    From Twitter 🙂

    'Utd getting Falcao and Di Maria is the equivalent of giving somebody who needs heart surgery fake tits. Looks nice, but isn't what's needed.'

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

      🙂

    2. bazrah99
      • 17 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I disagree. It is actually the equivalent of a person needing heart surgery and new boobs but deciding to do the boobs first.

      1. Sebbo29
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        not bad either haha

    3. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      😆

  7. Beautiful Game
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    How many hours till the transfer window is closed?

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

      11 hours and 18 minutes

  8. Adam
    • 17 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I can't think of a single reason why Man Utd haven't gone after Vlaar.

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Because he is no bloody good???

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

      Have been wondering this for a very, very long time.

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

      Yeah, would have been a good move.

    4. Red Devil Swede
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      #watchthisspace

    5. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Arsenal and United are interested.

  9. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Why, oh why do peeps flock to the newest foreign name, as moths to a candle???

    Really pisses me off. Moreno being the latest one.

    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Ok lets get Glen Johnson...

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        OK, lets.

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

        Is he foreign?

    2. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Worse than the Young pick?

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Nothing wrong with the Young pick. Allowed me to build my lovely team! 😉

        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          And if you'd gotten Siggy to start with your team would be even better.

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            But, I didn't. And I don't regret it, at all, funnily enough.

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

        Oh I see a young foreigner in town.

    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Because he's a great option...

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

      You transferred out Young and got a good rank. Coincidence? : - )

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        You are actually an imbecile, aint'cha?

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

          When will you fall back on your words about Diego Costa and get an even better rank! 😉

    5. Sting
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Because he's a good footballer?

  10. Dr. Rog
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Krul
    Duff Clyne Janmaat
    Tadic Hazard Ramsey Sterling
    Naismith Agüero Costa
    Subs: Elliot Sigurdsson Wisdom Hutton
    1.2m banked

    any improvements?

    1. Captain Peacock
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Looks good

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

    They really need to kill the social media section at Sky Sports HQ, it is awful.

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      *They really need to kill Sky Sports HQ, it is awful.

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

        Well that too of course!

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          😉

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

        Video killed the radio star....

  12. Munchen KFC
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    lamella to sterling or debuchy to Moreno?

    1. Red Devil Swede
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Sterling

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

      Lamella to Sterling easily.

    3. nisag17
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Get Sterling in for the whole season. Liverpool are still looking to play highly attacking football like last year and have the players to pull it off. Sterling is going to be involved in everything thats good. Tottenham have had one good game at QPR. The jury's still out.

      Liverpool won't be keeping a lot of clean sheets, but Moreno is good value at 5.5 with his potential attacking returns.

      I'd make Sterling a priority but Lamella could still come good.

  13. Adam
    • 17 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Jermain Defoe odds on with the bookies to join QPR.

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

    Falcao 😯

    May have to WC now

    1. Captain Peacock
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Don't panic

  15. Siva Mohan
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Tottenham slap £16 million price tag on Sandro (Daily Mail)

    😆

  16. Willis.
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    BREAKING: AC Milan have revealed that Fernando Torres' supreme physique helped him to break all previous fitness records when undergoing his medical.

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

      I did actually read this, apparently he's in great shape...

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

      He filled the urine cup to the top?

    3. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      It's not hard when they have had a history of being full of OAPs and Balotelli doesn't exactly love much.

  17. Hasselbaink Forever
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Is transferring Terry out for Ivan for -4 for team value an unnecessary move?

    1. Red Devil Swede
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Yes

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

        Not if he keeps playing like a striker.

    2. Mr F Gallagher
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Would only do it if on a WC but it is a consideration.

    3. You've got red on you.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I did it...so yeah probably.

      1. Hasselbaink Forever
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers all, it's a tricky one

  18. Adam
    • 17 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Guillem Balague is saying that Falcao's agents claim it is a 4 year deal worth 65M euros. Thinks that the loan deal is first for financial fair play reasons.

    1. Adam
      • 17 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Guillem Balague ‏@GuillemBalague 6m
      Most likely Falcao scenario: loan deal for a year with option to buy him for €65m and wages of €9m a year net

  19. Van Dal
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I reckon WC users will benefit a lot from using it over this break, not only with making money but the news with falcao will allow them to get him in first for QPR

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

      Wouldn't bring him in immediately. Not fit yet.

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

        And brand new to the league.

        1. Van Dal
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Diego Costa

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

            Aye and he hit it running but he was match fit. Falcao recently was withdrawn at half time (think it was last week) because he's not fully there yet.

  20. Fplnooob
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    FALCAO POLL! how much are you willing to pay? http://strawpoll.me/2469573

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

      I'd pay a fair bit to get these straw polls scrapped

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

    Falcao to United on loan? Isn't that a bit pointless, considering they have bigger priorities? They do need a striker, though. Arsenal are fools for not getting him, they won't be challenging for the title again this season.

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

      They desperately need a striker imo.

      But defenders are a must as well.

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

      Amazed they didn't go for Remy

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

      Again? 😯

  22. Adam
    • 17 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Burnely have signed George Boyd from Hull.

    1. Hazard for Ballon D'or
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      4.5 forward option? Or is he a midfielder?

      1. Adam
        • 17 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        4.4M midfielder

        1. Hazard for Ballon D'or
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Even better lol

  23. Adam
    • 17 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Hernandez is having a medical with Real Madrid.

    1. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      *bench test

  24. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    RMWCT

    Krul/Vito
    Ivan Taylor Clyne Wilson Hutton
    Fab Sterling Lamela Siggy Brady
    Costa Falcao Naismith

    1. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Nothing special

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

      The best I've seen on here.

      In 7 years.

  25. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    My team value is shit only 100.6 it's going to take a hammering over the next 2 week but I'm staying strong and keeping the WC.

    1. Caine & Co.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      that is not shit. price rises are slow this year

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

      Good man.

  26. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I think I only need to improve my defence. Advice?

    Krul (Elliot)
    Azpi/Clyne/Kelly (Chester)(Hutton)
    Siggy/Fab/Sterling/Ramsey/Tadic
    Rooney/Costa (Wood)

    2m ITB 1 FT

    I was thinking Kelly or Chester > Moreno

  27. Mata-Is-The-Juan
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Manchester United fans' response to Gooners wanting to claim moral superiority over not 'spending obscene amounts during the transfer window':
    "If getting Falcao on loan for ~£6M is wrong, then we don't want to be right ".

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

    Folks, if I use my WC now, can I change tho whole team just once or I can trade and save as many times as I want?

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

      As many time until gw4 deadline.

  29. Christina.
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Who has/had 2 FT's for GW 4?

    Raises hand... o/

    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      *raises middle finger

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

        😳

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

      spent one last night to bring sterling in for mata.
      not sure what to do with the other available.

  30. RyanFootballChatbox
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    ok lets consider if Falcao comes to the BPL what do youll think he will be priced in FPL ??