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Having navigated through another international hiatus, we return to domestic action and begin pondering our Fantasy line-ups. Mondogoal’s daily and weekend contests await, giving us another opportunity to find profit.

Mondogoal is a brand new daily and weekly Fantasy Football game which, in addition to the Premier League, covers all the major top-flight leagues – Serie A, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Major League Soccer (MLS). You can play games for each one, or even global contests that span across all the leagues. Mondogoal’s contests for the Champions League and the Europa League also start next week.

Check out our strategy guide for some tips on getting started and read on for our selection guide for the weekend contests.

Saturday’s Picks
With eight encounters on the agenda, Saturday boasts a raft of Mondogoal talent. Arsenal’s clash with champions City is undoubtedly the headline act but perhaps a fixture best avoided when it comes to selecting teamsheet talent. Aaron Ramsey’s (16.3m) fitness is a concern, while City could also be without Stevan Jovetic, leaving us looking to both David Silva (11.9m) and Sergio Aguero (9.7m) when backing Manuel Pellegrini’s side. Not surprisingly, Danny Welbeck is the value option on show for the Gunners – he’s available for just 7.4m going into Saturday’s game and, at that price, is worthy of consideration if you’re backing goals for the hosts.

Chelsea’s meeting with Swansea at the Bridge is another hard-to-call contest, and with Diego Costa (12.3m) an early injury doubt again, it might be time to look to Andre Schurrle (9.7m) as a midfield prospect. We’re tipping the German for a start and to provide a major goal threat to the Swans’ rearguard. Ramires, at just 6.1 this week, also looks a bargain after netting in the Goodison win.

Ronald Koeman’s Southampton will be buoyant after the 3-1 triumph at West Ham last time out and will face a Newcastle side who leaked three at home against Palace. That spells returns for the likes of Dusan Tadic (7.1m) and Graziano Pelle (5.6m) – the latter, in particular, looks a sure-fire bargain for our front lines after opening his account at the Boleyn Ground. I also like Ryan Bertrand at 6.0m, as a defensive pick from this one.

Stoke are another side who will go into the weekend brimming with confidence – their unlikely win at the Etihad will set them up nicely for the arrival of Leicester to the Britannia and I see Mame Biram Diouf (10.4m) providing a decent differential up front following his incredible solo effort against City. There are worse picks than Victor Moses (5.9m) as a midfield enabler, while the Potters will also be backed for a clean sheet against Nigel Pearson’s men: Phil Bardsley, at just 5.4 in Mondogoal, has to be a temptation for our backlines, although for 7.1m you can acquire Ryan Shawcross and his 8.79 Mondogoal points per game (PPG) record.

Elsewhere on Saturday, there’s some mid-price value to be had from Sunderland’s encounter with Spurs at the Stadium of Light. The hosts’ Seb Larsson (7.5m) and Nacer Chadli (7.7m) for the visitors present decent options – the latter boasts an impressive 12.49 Mondogoal PPG record thus far. We also fancy Aiden McGeady (6.8m) to continue his run of form with another start for Everton at West Brom.

Sunday’s Picks
There’s an obvious clamour for Man United’s assets ahead of their Old Trafford clash with QPR. Radamel Falcao, at just 8.8m, is a huge draw who will surely tempt plenty of Mondogoal investment for weekend and Sunday contests. Marcos Rojo is a far less explosive target but he’s set to make his United debut and, at just 7.3m, offers a cheap route into a defence which will be backed to earn a shut-out against Harry Redknapp’s men.

Monday’s Picks
In contrast, few Mondogoal managers will gravitate to the assets on show in Monday night’s floodlit clash between Hull and West Ham. Having said that, new Uruguayan marksman, Abel Hernandez, is available to us for just 4.3m but, according to Steve Bruce, is likely to miss out on his debut due to work permit delays. Nikica Jelavic, at 6.3m, also offers some value here having notched a pair of goals already this season, while Curtis Davies at 5.9m looks an option for those backing the Tigers for a shut-out.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. iCon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Are we not allowed use strawpoll here anymore?

    1. A Defender's Nightmare
      12 years, 1 month ago

      No

      1. iCon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Ah fair enough - didn't realise

    2. Epic Fail
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Apparently people have been abusing it by asking dodgy questions.

    3. World XI
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Banned because people started using rude poles. Shame

      1. iCon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Shame indeed; was a great way of getting feedback on real dilemmas!

      2. Epic Fail
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Rude poles 😀

  2. World XI
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Captain dilemma

    Costa and sterling (Rest) doubts of playing
    Rooney withdrawn position likely

    Looks like my captain is now Fábregas (C)

    1. rnrd001
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Kind of think the same.
      I have di maria also though. Or Aguero?

    2. There's Always One!
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Since when does sterling need a rest?

      1. BAZIM
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 1 month ago

        since he became human.

        remember his first season? he burnt out! I am sure Rogers wont want that to happen this season!

  3. gaz1185
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Final changes to the WC. I'm still unsure on my GK's though, I have 10.2 to spend on the pair - any recommendations?

    Lloris

    Moreno | Evans| Clyne

    Di María | Chadli | Ramsey | Sterling | Fábregas

    Diego Costa | Naismith

    Bench: Krul | Duff | Wilson | Welbeck

  4. gazmanstar
    12 years, 1 month ago

    I've had a disappointing start to the season and not sure whether to wildcard. Team at the moment is:

    Begovic (Krul)
    Clyne Chambers O'Shea (Coloccini Bruce)
    Gerrard Ramsey Fabregas Sterling (Sigurdsson)
    Rooney Naismith Costa

    Made two subs this week, bringing Clyne and Gerrard in. Not sure whether to wildcard though. Any thoughts on whether I should and if so, where I need to be looking?

  5. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Best move?

    A) Jovetic -> Ade
    B) Ramsey & Jovetic -> Tadic & Balotelli (4 points)
    C) Jovetic & Bony -> Costa & Naismith (4 points)

    1. Beavis
      12 years, 1 month ago

      A

  6. no1baj
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone think Podolski may get a chance?

    1. gravless
      12 years, 1 month ago

      o/

      1. Dr Dream
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Playing which position ?

        1. Beavis
          12 years, 1 month ago

          left bench

        2. no1baj
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Striker maybe?

  7. anish10
    12 years, 1 month ago

    RMWC

    Krul Elliott
    Clyne Moreno Pieters Naylor Wisdom
    Siggy Ramsey Sterling Hazard Zaha
    Costa Aguero Naismith

    0.4 ITB

    1. Don Rogers FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good to me although I'm currently rating Bertrand over Clyne.

  8. Somalion
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Somehow Falcao has found his way into my team today and has now grabbed the armband. I... I don't even know.

    1. mod33
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Massive risk don't think he'll start

      1. Somalion
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Doesn't have to start to do well mind you. I know it's a massive risk but so are most of my players, Hazard not looked particularly great, Sterling may have fewer minutes, Costa may have fewer minutes, Ramsey may have fewer minutes/not start.

        1. mod33
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Don't understand all this that sterling won't start especially with studge out also. If anything he will be rested for the champ league were markovic is more adapted to play. Rooney is my (c) due a couple and is nailed on to start

          1. Somalion
            12 years, 1 month ago

            You make that point about not understanding that logic which is completely fair but then you claim Rooney is due a couple despite not in anyway being due anything... :/

            I understand the point about Sterling though.

            1. mod33
              12 years, 1 month ago

              He's a proven high scorer in FPL and not got off to a flyer this season by any means. So he's due a couple think the new signings will give him the push he needs

      2. FantaCity
        12 years, 1 month ago

        He probably WON'T start, he probably WILL score 🙂

        1. mod33
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Ha there's a good chance of that. Will he be the same player after tearing his ACL. I think it will take him a bit of time getting up the speed. When he does he's straight In my team

  9. Frank Black
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Jovetic out for how long?

  10. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Is it madness to go without any Arsenal or Man Utd on a WC?

    1. gravless
      12 years, 1 month ago

      no

    2. Epic Fail
      12 years, 1 month ago

      No

    3. Walsh
      12 years, 1 month ago

      No

    4. no1baj
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Should get some Man U, nice fixtures.

      1. Beavis
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Like the 3 before this week?

        1. salle
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          12 years, 1 month ago

          so you think man u will be bottom/half table for the whole season?

  11. YuvalSpurs
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Repost:

    My team for this GW:

    Krul(Myhill)
    Cahill-Clyne-Lovren-Wisdom(Bruce)
    Eriksen-Ramsey-Siggy-Di Maria (C) (El Ahmadi)
    Rooney-Costa (Jovetic)

    0FT 0.3 ITB

    Should I take a hit and take Jovetic out or stay with this team?

    1. S.Kuqi
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I would probably take a hit.

      1. YuvalSpurs
        12 years, 1 month ago

        And who should I take instead of Jovetic?

  12. Christina.
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Good idea to (c) a player vs the only team that has not conceded a "big chance" in the league?

    1. Billy Gilmore
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Your stats are flawed btw.

      1. Christina.
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Hmm, I'm looking at Opta.

        1. Billy Gilmore
          12 years, 1 month ago

          QPR don't lead any of those stats you posted earlier either.

          1. Christina.
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Oh that, correct.

            Read the second part of my post...

            "sort off"

            😉

            1. Billy Gilmore
              12 years, 1 month ago

              They're not even close...

              1. Billy Gilmore
                12 years, 1 month ago

                They're 4th, 5th and =6th respectively for those stats. Hardly alarming

                1. Christina.
                  12 years, 1 month ago

                  Hello. Anyone home?

                  🙄

                  Read below you Ozzie tit.

                  lol

                  1. Christina.
                    12 years, 1 month ago

                    O̶z̶z̶i̶e̶ kiwi

                  2. Billy Gilmore
                    12 years, 1 month ago

                    loser

                    1. Christina.
                      12 years, 1 month ago

                      *sigh

            2. Christina.
              12 years, 1 month ago

              What I meant was they have worse stats of the opponents playing the fav (c) options...Sterling, Rooney & Costa

              1. Billy Gilmore
                12 years, 1 month ago

                🙄

                1. Christina.
                  12 years, 1 month ago

                  I'm only human. I made a mistake.

                  Like Oscar.

                  😉

                  1. Billy Gilmore
                    12 years, 1 month ago

                    True...

                    Mark, can you please lock this spud up for 5-10 years?

                    Many thanks

          2. GreenWindmill
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            12 years, 1 month ago

            lol

    2. Beavis
      12 years, 1 month ago

      There aren't many options

    3. gravless
      12 years, 1 month ago

      define 'big chance'

      1. Christina.
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Ask Opta.

        1. gravless
          12 years, 1 month ago

          I did, they said ask Rudi

          1. Christina.
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Ok.

            Here goes...

            The is a "big chance" I might score tonight.

    4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      12 years, 1 month ago

      who is it?

      1. Christina.
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Your a member. Figure it out.

  13. S.Kuqi
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Have 10.8 for two defender and can't decide who. Could you help me out?

    My defence is atm:

    Krulliot
    Clyne-Duff-Moore-XXX-XXX

    1. Beavis
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Pieters + Moreno

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Moreno and Duff. Save a bit.

      1. There's Always One!
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Two duffs?

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Oh dear. Off to Specsavers.
          Pieters/Wilson.

        2. S.Kuqi
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Rate my teams are flying might aswell add my own. Any thoughts?

          Krulliot
          Lovren-Wilson-Clyne (Duff,Moore)

          Zaha-Sterling-Fabregas-Mirallas (Siggy)

          Balotelli-Costa-Rooney

          0.8 itb

          1. S.Kuqi
            12 years, 1 month ago

            post fail

    3. S.Kuqi
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks. Guys.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Sorry about the Duff repetition.

        1. S.Kuqi
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks anyway.

  14. saata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Mata, Jovetic and Debuchy -> Sterling, Ballotelli + 4.5 def (Robertson/Naylor/Wilson) for -4?

    1. saata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Or just Mata + Jovetic -> Sterling + Welbeck?

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

        This with Pelle instead of Welbz

    2. mr messi
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    3. Joletouriste
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Or just Jovetic for Welbeck... and keep that extra FT for next week

  15. Ser Football 42
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Krul
    Clyde, PVA, Caulker
    Sterling, Fabregas, Siggy, Di Maria, Sanchez
    Costa, Balotelli

    Debuchy first in bench incase one doesn't play

    Thoughts/Suggestions?

  16. AGUEROOOOO!!!!!
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Dzeko to start tomorrow or not? What you guys think

    1. Beavis
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I think no. 4-2-3-1 with Milner/Navas starting on the right.

    2. gravless
      12 years, 1 month ago

      probably

    3. Epic Fail
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah

    4. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Oh yeah. Arsenal don't like a big man.

    5. Pompel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      have him - so no, Pelle will go for 4-2-3-1

  17. Toonzie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Begovic
    Clyne - Debuchy - Jones*
    Sterling - Fab - Siggy - Ramsey*
    Rooney - Costa - Jovetic*

    Subs: Gilks, Moore, Marney, Colo

    Would you do Jovetic + Jones to Pelle + Moreno for -8?

    1. Somalion
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Nope.

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

      Just do the Jovetic move this week and play Moore

  18. There's Always One!
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Is Pieters worth extra .5m over Wilson? If I go Wilson i can get a 2nd keeper

    1. gravless
      12 years, 1 month ago

      deffo

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Time will tell I think. At the moment Wilson is definitely worth the saving.
      Go away Huth.

  19. Torreslove
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 1 month ago

    bertrand or clyne?

    1. Don Rogers FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Bertand 0.1 cheaper and contributed to excellent piece in the Guardian last week. Also more likely to get forward.

      1. Torreslove
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 1 month ago

        0.1 doesnt matter atm. thanks!

        1. Don Rogers FC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Look after the Pennies!

    2. Every Dog Has Its Day
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Clyne 🙂

    3. Ser Football 42
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Clyne

  20. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 1 month ago

    1 FT and 0.5 banked

    DDG
    Terry/Clyne/Chester
    Ramsey/Fab/Sterling/Siggy
    Jovetic/Rooney/Costa

    Hamer/Hutton/Moore/Marney

    Is Jovetic to Pelle for free the best transfer I can make here? Or should I take a hit?

    1. Toonzie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      jovetic to pelle else team looks fine

  21. 2Goals1Cup
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Really undecided what to do with my team for this GW , please give any suggestions or tips 🙂

    Have 2 FT and thinking of going with : Jones -> Pieters , Jovetic ->Dzeko

    Which leaves me with the following :

    Bego (Krul)
    Davies , Pieters, Hutton (Naylor , Caulker)
    Sterling, Fab, Siggy, Ramsey, JWP
    Costa , Dzeko , Rooney

    Going very safe I know , but am open to suggestions

  22. There's Always One!
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Any word from Arsenal about Ramsey?

  23. rnrd001
    12 years, 1 month ago

    captain aguero anybody?

    1. gravless
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Muppet rage is. So I wouldn't if I were you.

    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I would

    3. Epic Fail
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah, why not.

  24. drogbaism
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Is Wisdom nailed on?

  25. Jafooli
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Jovetic > Naismith for a hit

    Or play Wisdom?

  26. S.Kuqi
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Rate my teams are flying might aswell add my own. Any thoughts?

    Krulliot
    Lovren-Wilson-Clyne (Duff,Moore)

    Zaha-Sterling-Fabregas-Mirallas (Siggy)

    Balotelli-Costa (c)-Rooney

    0.8 itb

    1. Every Dog Has Its Day
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Very Good team! Any reasons to not having Naismith?

      1. S.Kuqi
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Same for you if you read answer. Don't rate Naismith adn he won't keep scoring at that rate.

    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I really like that. WC?

      1. S.Kuqi
        12 years, 1 month ago

        New post but if you are reading. It is wc team.

  27. Bubz
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Hi guys. Hazard or Balotelli for the armband?

    1. theloveburglar
      12 years, 1 month ago

      hazard without question

      exactly the type of fixture he can rack up 20 odd points in

      1. gravless
        12 years, 1 month ago

        😯

        This is Swansea City you're talking about

        1. MMN
          12 years, 1 month ago

          42 (C) last year in this fixture. 😛

          1. MMN
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Okay that was a different match ...

        2. theloveburglar
          12 years, 1 month ago

          exactly

    2. Beavis
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Hazard out of those

    3. Ser Football 42
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Take a risk and go Balotelli it's only GW4

  28. TheSteel
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Why don't people think Falcao will start?

    1. Epic Fail
      12 years, 1 month ago

      So he can come off the bench for his debut applause.

      1. There's Always One!
        12 years, 1 month ago

        He can also be took off for that as well

      2. TheSteel
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah true. Man utd tradition. But desperate times at man utd

  29. Mane Of Steel
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Is jovetic going to play??

    1. gravless
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Pelle says no

    2. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      No.