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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. FPL Daniel
    • 17 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    With Micah out of City, that means Zaba nailed on... He could be a decent investment later. mid season probably

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

      Sagna mate

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

      Sagna...

    3. Seb Wassell
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Sagna

      1. Seb Wassell
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        And Clichy has played there

    4. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      sagna

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

      Micah was never a threat. Sagna isn't a threat either. Zaba is nailed once he's back at 100% fitness.

    6. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Err sagna. This is awkward.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 17 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Ok forgot that Arsenal are City feeders. Ignore it

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

      Hmmm? Who?

  2. How Mina You
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Didn't know Falcao played as a centre-back...

  3. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    lol @ Arsenal - Arsene Wenger on a flight to Rome but it is confirmed it is to manage a charity match, no deals for Arsenal today

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

      Who confirmed this?

      1. The Machine
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Probably just anti arsenal self confirmed news as usual

      2. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        the same twitter account, legit account i should add

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

          Cool story bro.

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

      "Rome wasn't build in one day".

      Arsene's transfer policy.

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        😆

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

        Why would we want Rome when we have very good Pompeii already

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

      I suppose that's one way of being 'very active' on deadline day...

      😕

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

      "All roads lead to Rome"

  4. andres
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Falcao staright in to your teams?

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      taking a hit for him but will likely do it next week

    2. King H
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Rooney to Falcao . Asap

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        even for -4?

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

        Problem for Rooney owners is he now going to drop in price at a rapid rate

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

          Surprised he hasn't dropped already.

          Rooney > Costa seems like a popular choice.

    3. McSauce
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Whats his price gonna be!

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

      He is currently injured, think I´ll wait till after QPR.

    5. Seb Wassell
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Not for a hit. Will have a little patience. I have Rooney and may well prefer to get Aguero before Falcao.

      1. Seb Wassell
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I'm imagining he's gonna be about 12?

    6. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I'm planning -24 to get him in

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

        10.5 for falcao

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

          more like 11.5

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

      you can be the best player in the world (which Falcao isn't) and you are still not going to score goals if the team behind you is shite!

  5. FPL Daniel
    • 17 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    So it wasn't Moyes fault after all...

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Ive been saying this for weeks. SAF was just that good

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

        He was KOL

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

      Moyes took over when United were champions.
      Van Gaal took over when United were 7th.
      Big difference.

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

        This is shiit

      2. Bolt-on
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        You are joking surely

  6. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Newcastle enter race for defoe #nufc

  7. Paul Psychic Octopus
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I wonder how many English players will be in the next Man U starting line-up?

    Not so long ago there was Rooney, Carrick, Cleverley, Welbeck, Jones, Smalling

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      4 out of they 6 will play when fit

      1. pound sterling
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        If rooney counts as 3 then I'd say you're spot on.

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

          😀

    2. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      They'll be more argentines I reckon

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

      Same amount as Manchester City

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

      Rooney and Jones only - Jones isn't good enough either

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

    How much do you reckon Falcao will come in for?

    1. Seb Wassell
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      12?

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

      11

  9. Brutus619
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I have Mata, Rooney & RVP in my team. Oh dear :/

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

      RVP -> Falcao and you're good to go, don't see a problem here. QPR home next game.

      1. Brutus619
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I took a hit to get RVP in 🙁

        Disastrous week:

        Hazard. Fab, Costa out for Ramsey, De Jong, RVP (C) for a 4 point hit.

  10. King H
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    A lot of wildcards getting activated tonight 😉

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

      Why?

      1. King H
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Deadline day

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

          Would rather see if they are ready to play & fit in.

          1. King H
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            Will not stop a lot of casuals activating there WCs

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

              They already have.

  11. CarelessGenius©
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Falcao's got 3 tasty fixtures to head the Golden Boot......

  12. King H
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Falcao Bandwagon ... 😉

  13. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Piers Morgan on loan back to USA... #transferdeadlineday 😆

  14. Jimbo123
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    predicted price for Falcao?

    1. Bauerhaus 24
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      11

    2. Seb Wassell
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      12

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

      12

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

      10.5

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

      10.5

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

      10.5-11

    7. Fergies fledgling
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      11.5

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

      definitely no less than 11, i would say 12

  15. Bauerhaus 24
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    One thing's for sure, rest and rotation will be rife at United this season. There's simply no way that Rooney, van Persie (I know he has injury problems), Falcao, Mata, Di Maria and Herrera all in the same team.

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      rest for what? theyre only in two comps

      1. Bauerhaus 24
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        fine then, *rotation* 🙂

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

      One game a week....no-one will be rested. Herrera is nailed on at cm when he recovers, and Falcao will take RVP's place assuming he goes through with the operation.

    3. Sleep Talk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Carrick - Herrera
      Di Maria - Mata - Falcao
      Rooney

      or switch Rooney Falcao. RVP will probably be out for some time.

  16. LewanGOALski
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    So Falcao will most likely be 12M-ish, huh?

    I think I prefer Aguero at City rather than Falcap at United then anyways...

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

      Both 😎

  17. FPL Daniel
    • 17 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    United ruined the football. Financial Fair Play my arse

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      😆 youre a chelsea fan

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

        😀

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

        Chelsea are one of the few European powerhouses who actually abide by FFP rules. 🙄

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

          Because they completely abused the lack of it being in place for the past few years. Chelsea are one of the few European powerhouses who are the reason FFP was introduced

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

            And? Chelsea broke no rules.

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

      You support chelsea who built success on spending £100m + every season.

      All as bad as each other

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

      You do realise the irony, don't you?

    4. The Machine
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Well said

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 17 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        See the last 2 years you moron. When Jose came we are in surplus. Sold Luis, Lukaka, Mata for big money. Do you forgot it already. ? Previously there wasn't FFP.

        Jesus blind blind United fans !!!

        1. The Machine
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          I agree with you idiot

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

            😆

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

          Yes, you balanced the books by selling players you bought for megabucks before FFP existed. So much better.

        3. Bauerhaus 24
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          wtf he said 'well said'

    5. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      United are spending money they earn. FFP doesn't concern them really

    6. Yome
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Wrong, City are ruining it

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

    Tadic... worth hanging on to?

    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Stats say yes

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

      A differential who will have a good week soon.

    3. Bailly Given a Fuchs
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Im thinking of letting him go for Sterling, although its such a booooring move.

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

        The boring moves are usually the best ones.

  19. Jack1980
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    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.

    Perfect synopsis!!

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

      😀

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

      Ah, because Blind, Rojo, Herrera and Shaw aren't the positions we needed...?

      1. Jack1980
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        hey its a bit of fun - why so serious man utd supporters. Try being an arsenal fan!!!

        1. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Their just not used to being shit

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

      lmao

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

      Disgruntled Arsenal fan detected.

      1. Jack1980
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        guilty!!

  20. GreenWindmill
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Been a hectic few days of travel and wedding attendance but just got round to listening to the Scoutcast - my first (and last!) mention, feels good 😀

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

      We've been swamped 😡

  21. Sess!
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Not getting much work done today....

  22. @ocprodigy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Initially got on my laptop to finish off Scout Picks Challenge but I'm in muppet land at the moment! Ed Woodward has suddenly become a flaming genius!

    & whose on penalties will be the most important thing for United. If Rooney keeps them, with his impending price drop, he'll be well worth his value. Falcao...who the hell saw that coming?!

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

      Did Kalmoffit win GW2?

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

    Falcao desperate to leave French league after one injury hit season
    Sidelined from World Cup with cruciate ligament damage

    He makes aguero look robust, going off him already

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 17 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Guardian-

      Some things to think about when it comes to paying such a high fee for Radamel Falcao: he’s almost 29 and he’s had three knee operations in his career. The problem could be his wages. He could end up being the highest paid player in the league if he moves to England and that would be a big risk for a player who, while clearly extremely talented, has had fitness problems.

      His is a game based on pace and aggression but would he be able to play with that sort of intensity in the most physically demanding league in the world after coming back from a cruciate ligament injury?

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 17 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        #written before it was loan not transfer.
        Age and Knees still apply

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

      I'll take Aguero and Costa any day over Falcao at ute

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 17 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Agreed

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

    A quick look at how Man Utd could line up with the signing of Radamel Falcao.

    pic.twitter.com/9eWVDtr3aC

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

        😀

  25. Gurra
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    who to get rid off?

    A) Rooney
    B) Jovetic
    C) Adebayor
    D) Hazard

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

      B

    2. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      All

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

        Needs a card

    3. Bailly Given a Fuchs
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Jovetic

  26. justgiving.com/JonnyChard
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    My defense for this coming GW is worrying me slightly

    Caulker (MUN), Chambers (MCI), Terry (SWA), Wisdom (EVE), Moore (STK)

    Normally play a 3-4-3 formation with the first 3.

    I have 1FT and 0.5 in the bank, maybe upgrade Moore to Wilson? Thoughts/Opinions?

    Cheers 🙂

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

    Did Mata and Terry ---> Sterling and Ivanovic yesterday for -4

    Was I a silly billy?

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

      nope good moves

    2. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Before deadline day yes.....in reality good transfer though.

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

      No. I'm looking at the same.

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

      looks like good moves atm

    5. citizen_kane
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Great moves.

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

    Manchester United will pay Monaco £6million for Falcao. They'll also pay his £9million/year wages.

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

      6 million for Falcao is not bad when United is asking 5 million for Welbeck 😆

  29. JJO
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    So how should I choose 3strikers from rooney falkao bony(ars) aguero studg balo diego?
    Will be interesting season fantasy wise

    1. Bailly Given a Fuchs
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Lose Bony, Ballo and sorry to say probably Roo, leaves you with 35M front three with Wisdom Hutten Moore at the back, Where to put Naismith is the real question...