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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.

  1. The butts
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Does any1 rate Toby Alderweireld?

    Either him or a 4.5 defender like Coloccini

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah, he's decent, Bertrand is also the same price.

    2. Woy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Get toby.

      We have brilliant fixtures and a solid back line.
      Hope to finish higher than last season!

      1. The butts
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Toby or Caulker *(or should i try to keep both in my team and change someone else)

        1. Woy
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Keep both

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

    Would anyone consider bringing in Welbeck but benching him this week for zaha? I just think it may be a viable tactic with rises being so rare this season?

    1. World XI
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Makes sense the way you put it.

    2. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      If rises are so rare, surely you can wait on Welbeck?

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Interesting way of thinking. I have got him in and plan to sell tomorrow morning with the idea to get him in a few weeks.

    4. Teddy Brewski
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      He's already risen. Would be a strange tactic to transfer him in and not play him when he's got a home game

    5. Eoin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      If you've got Welbeck, you play him this week IMO. I'd start him ahead of Zaha.

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

      Cheers, I'm going mad 🙂 I've only got until 4pm to sort my wc out (commitments with the wife tonight),

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Does she not know you're on a WC. Explain you only get 2 a season, and rises are slow. Although is you say that, your slow riser might need a transfer.

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

          haha any other day I would but its wedding anniversary meal!

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Alright, but she owes you one. Not "one", well maybe. Get the steak, med rare, and a glass of Malbec.

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

              hehe that's where we're going actually (steak that is) 🙂

          2. Brian (Not the Messiah)
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            tomorrow morning no good?

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

              our nights out are notoriously epic, I need to get this wc to bed before we set off

  3. Forzancfc
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Help!! 2FT and 0.9 in the bank - what to do with this lot??

    Bego
    Terry - Blackett - Chester
    Ramsey - Fab - Siggy - JWP
    Costa - Rooney - Sturridge

    Gilks - Chambers - Wisdom - Marney

    Sturridge has to go, and maybe blackett too?

    1. Teddy Brewski
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Sturridge - Balotelli
      Chambers - Clyne

      I worry about JWP's game time though with Mane coming in

      Gives you a bit of cash for an upgrade GW5 as well

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah, both need to go. Maybe get Balotelli and Bertrand?

  4. Wallykazam
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone know if there'll be a podcast this week and if so, when is it likely?

    1. Woy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Not this week as far as I know

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      There isn't one.

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

    Bench

    Henderson or Siggy?

    Cheers

    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Hendo for me..I'd never bench siggy

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Siggy, I'd want to play both though, you need some proper bench fodder.

    3. bialk
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Siggy

    4. Woy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Have decided to play Ramsey over both of these aswell, they're just competing for the last spot.

      I fear henderson could be very defensive with pools record against villa.

    5. Teddy Brewski
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Horrible decision to have to keep making. Downgrade Henderson and upgrade defence

  6. Djerbil
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Young out 😆

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

      Congratulations. All the best to you and your family.

      1. Djerbil
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        😯

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

          Oohhh he's injured. Thought you got rid 😛

  7. Gregor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone got a link for the Chelsea press conference?

    1. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      go to chelsea website and it's on there

    2. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Will pop up here:

      http://www.chelseafc.com/videos/epg.html

      1. Gregor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers.

  8. Brian (Not the Messiah)
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    a) Ivanavic, Moreno, Wisdom, Hutton, Moore
    b) Azpi, Moreno, Dier, Hutton, Moore

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

      A because Ivan > Azpi and neither Wisdom or Dier are nailed

      1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Who is competing for Diers spot?

        1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Also, could have any 5.5 defender in there.

    2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      A

      Azpi and Dier not 100 % to start every game...esp when walker fit

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Naughton and walker..dier wasn't bought as a right back

      2. Brian (Not the Messiah)
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Didn't Mourino say he would 'win the league with 11 azpi's'

    3. Eoin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      A for sure. Ivanovic alone swings it. He's a machine. Is Dier even nailed on anymore?

      1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        what is Dier was another 5.5 defender?

        1. Eoin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Still A. Ivanovic is the best defender in the league from a fantasy perspective. Having him is such a comfort.

          1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            point taken

  9. Eoin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Sorry guys, got lost a previous page, but is this good to go? (Have one FT and 1.4 in the bank if anyone thinks transfers need to be made)

    Krul

    Terry - van Aanholt - Chester

    Sterling (C) - Hazard - Ramsey - Eriksen

    Rooney (VC) - Dzeko - Naismith

    Subs: Gilks - Sigurdsson - Duff - Caulker

    1. Woy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Seems good to go.

      1. Eoin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers Le Chef!

  10. VougieDipond
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    RP bottom of the page 🙁

    Follow up to my earlier question.

    Falcao or Aguero?

    1. Eoin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Aguero

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Falc.

    3. Woy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Aguero

    4. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      maybe put in Falcao for the next 2-4 fixtures, and then switch over to Aguero (is when his fixtures ease)?

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

        Would do it the other way around to ser how Falcao settles, easy to swap from Aguero With one FT if that turns out to be The right thing to do.

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

      Aguero

    6. FPL Emu
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Aguero

    7. Teddy Brewski
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Aguero. Nobody knows how Falcao will do

    8. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Aguero

    9. VougieDipond
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      thanks everyone

    10. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Aguero..falcou doesn't get many assits and we don't know if he will adapt

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

    Krul Elliott

    Cahill Debuchy Wisdom (Hutton Naylor)

    Hazard Ramsey Eriksen Siggy Albrighton

    Costa Rooney Adebayor

    0.0m, 1FT

    Any one eye deers?

    1. Eoin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Save the FT, imo. Although, how confident are you in Eriksen? I'm keeping him for another week I reckon but he's been a massive disappointment for the past 2 GWs

  12. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    LvG confirms : Johnstone, Smalling, Wilson, James, Lingard & Young are all still out #MUFC ... meaning Herrera, Shaw & Rafael are back

    1. The Chosen One...
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      nice, those spuds Smalling and Young out

  13. Djerbil
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Rafael is back then

    1. FPL Emu
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      So tempting

    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      The question is: for how long.

  14. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    LvG confirms : Johnstone, Smalling, Wilson, James, Lingard & Young are all still out #MUFC ... meaning Herrera, Shaw & Rafael are back

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

    Yaya Toure

    I had ruled out Yaya Toure from my wildcard as he has looked very sluggish and demotivated so far this season
    But his attacking stats are strong, 2nd for shots, 5th for shots inside the box, 8th for final third touches, 2nd for successful forward passes.
    Just his total chances created that's poor (just 1)

    Has he gotten too full of himself and greedy? Trying to go for player of the year rather than helping the team?
    Or do the stats indicate he'll get 15+ goals again this year?

    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Playing to deep to justify his price

  16. Ronny Sandstone
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone know what site used to have the clean sheet likeliness in a graph for each game GW? - saw it posted on here last season I think, think it collected odds from the bookies or something.

    1. Ronny Sandstone
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      edit, guessing thats part of the paid members area now? sure there was another site that had this also.

    2. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      check Total FPL

    3. Jebiga
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      awesome gravatar 🙂

      1. Ronny Sandstone
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Nice one! thanks.

  17. Cristi@no R7
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Pick any two

    Henderson (H) vs (AVL) / Siggurdson (A) vs (CHE) / ramsey (H) vs (MCI)

    1. Woy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Haha! My exact problem.

      So far I have Henderson and Ramsey.

      1. AriseSirGiggsy
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Picking an attacking player for Chelsea away isn't a well-calculated plan - not according to statistics anyway

        1. Eoin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          + 1. I'm Siggy's biggest fan but he's on my bench this week. It hurts, I know.

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

          Chelsea hasn't parked the bus yet.

      2. Cristi@no R7
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Think Arsenal vs City will be a low scoring game...

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

      Easy, Siggy and Ramsey

    3. Cristi@no R7
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks guys... i think i will be going with Henderson & Ramsey...

    4. Hasselbaink Forever
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Same dilemma, I'm benching Hendo

  18. cilz88
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Already taken a 4 point in transfers but need to get rid of Jones as he is out for 3 weeks. Not happy I am taking a 8point hit this week.
    Who should I swap Jones for? Thinking either Lovren or Moreno.
    Also who should I start Siggy or Agbonlahor. Thinking of going for siggy.
    Finally Costa or sterling for captain.
    Thanks

    1. Teddy Brewski
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Who are your other 4 defenders?

      1. cilz88
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Hi Truss, other 4 defenders are van anholt, vlaar, wisdom and Bartley. Not a strong defence.

  19. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Any link to Chelsea press?

  20. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone here keeping Jovetic?

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Errrrr.....nah

    2. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      hell no.

      Not made my mind up about who his replacement will be though

  21. Sarnab
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Jones is out of this week's game?

    1. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      yes 3 weeks

    2. Cristi@no R7
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      yup..out for 3 weeks

  22. Brian (Not the Messiah)
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Azpi not nailed on?

  23. FPL Emu
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    If you were allowed to choose freely in the candy store, which one of these packages would you go for?

    Ivanovic

    Tadic

    Costa Aguero Welbeck

    Moreno

    Puncheon/Zaha

    Costa Aguero Rooney

  24. gentlemanlyconduct
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone think there is a chance Pelle is on pens?

    1. FPL Emu
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Consensus seems to be Tadic. Which would make sense, unless its Schneiderlin or something

  25. SneakyPete
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    The #mufc boss says nine players are still out injured, although @LukeShaw3 "is fit enough to play some minutes" and make his debut vs QPR.

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      He'll come on for last 20 then. Cheers LvG

  26. Who Ate All Depays?
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Guys..what transfers do you suggest for the below team ?

    Krul
    Cahill / Clyne / Pva
    Ramsey / Mata / Sterling / Fab
    Jutkiewicz / Rooney / Costa
    (Guzan / Ince / Moore / Wisdom)

    2 FT with none itb

    1. Jebiga
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      siggy and duff in for ince and cahil

      1. Who Ate All Depays?
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I'll keep Cahill atleast for this week..chance of clean sheet coming

    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Ramsey > Tadic

      Jutkiewitz > Naismith

      1. Who Ate All Depays?
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Should i transfer Mata instead of Ramsey

        1. Fantasy Gold
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Oops. I didn't realise you had Mata.

          Yes, Mata > Tadic

    3. Teddy Brewski
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Ince - Boyd
      Jutkiewicz - Naismith

  27. Cravex
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    so I pulled the trigger and have the team below. looking decent?

    krul (mcarthy)

    clyne - tripper - pva (moore - hutton)

    sterling - siggy - tadic - ADM (boyd)

    costa - rooney - aguero

  28. anish10
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    RMWC

    Krul Elliot
    Clyne Shawx Moreno Naylor Wisom
    Ramsey Sterling Di Maria Siggy Zaha
    Aguero Costa Naismith

    0.2 ITB

    1. Jebiga
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      like this one !!!

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

    Phil Jones out until October with hamstring injury

  30. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    ManUtd 20s

    Boss: "Fellaini is more than a month away, Jones maybe three weeks or a month. Carrick isn't ready but has run for the first time on grass."