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21 September 2014 4784 comments
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After a subdued Saturday programme, Sunday explodes on us with veritable feast of football featuring five of last season’s top seven sides. While Chelsea’s visit to the Etihad at tea-time is undoubtedly the headline act, we’ve plenty to keep us engaged until the 4pm kick-off.

The day begins with a pair of fixtures, with Leicester looking to continue their impressive start to their campaign against Louis van Gaal’s United redux, whilst at the Lane, Spurs will be seeking to dish out further punishment to a West Brom side that’s faltered out of the blocks so far.

That’s rounded off by the main event in Manchester, with Everton’s Goodison clash with Crystal Palace running alongside it. Fantasy managers look set for a eventful afternoon,then, with the day’s events potential turning Gameweek fortunes on their head.

As always, you can look to our Twitter feed for all the teamsheet news and key injury updates as the night draws in and Gameweek 5 draws to a close.

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  1. Tim Canterbury
    12 years, 1 month ago

    What are the golden rules of FPL e.g. by and large play homes players over away players, play 3-4-3, etc etc

    1. Andy1
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Pick the 11 players you think will score the most

      1. The Sarjeant
        12 years, 1 month ago

        This.

    2. Coaly
      12 years, 1 month ago

      pick and play whoever is in best form regardless of fixture, play whatever formation allows you to get as many of these players in as possible

    3. Nice to Finally Michu
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Baines, never (C), never bench

    4. mgilbert86
      12 years, 1 month ago

      3-4-3 indeed

    5. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Defense wise, I stick with 'always play the home player'

  2. Les Bleus
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Got 2 FTs

    A) Jones and Ade out for Clyne and Welbeck
    or
    B) Jones and Ramsey out for Clyne and Di Maria

    Thanks

    1. Les Bleus
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Or all transfers for a -4

      1. Kerz
        12 years, 1 month ago

        All.

        1. Les Bleus
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers.

  3. rickardinho
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Considering trading Naismith if he doesn't score today, if only to take advantage of price rises from some others like Ulloa, Welbeck, Pelle, or Vardy

  4. Chambo
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Come on Sergio!! Save my gameweek plz I fan 😐

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      12 years, 1 month ago

      +1000000000000000

  5. FPL Daniel
    12 years, 1 month ago

    38 pts. thank god for sterling captain. Clyne would have made it 44 but that is it. Now I will cheer for my Chelsea boys. Looks like everyone are having a bad week. We all knew it is gonna be low scoring week that is why I saved the transfer.

    Next one on the other hand it is gonna be massive !!!

    1. Les Bleus
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Hopefully no Di Maria doesn't hurt too much.

    2. Davido989
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Cesc benched?

  6. Crouching Tiger
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Duff and Wisdom both 4.0 defenders on clean sheets. So called "premium" defenders didn't do that well.

  7. davies
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Please give us some credit. What a performance we put in. To be on 8 points from our first 5 games in nothing short of a miracle. COYB.

    1. Davido989
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Amazing stuff!

    2. rickardinho
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Fantastic. Can't do anything about the conceded goals (apart from the RVP one) but the never say die attitude was commendable

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

      Well done, dirty tactic but a good performance nonetheless. We never really reacted after the pen decision and you took the game to us.

      1. rickardinho
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Dirty tactics? I must have watched a different game.

        The West Ham game yesterday was dirty, not this one

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

          When I say dirty, I mean Jamie Vardy.

        2. Guy Demel's SH
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Well done on your victory and all, but point of order - yesterday's game wasnt dirty, it was splendid.

      2. Davido989
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Dirty tactics? What?

    4. Somalion
      12 years, 1 month ago

      This is the real story, some lovely football today from your lot, excellent form the last 5 matches.

    5. tm245
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Great job. Love seeing the promoted teams putting in good performances, esp with those opening fixtures.

    6. Debauchy
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah - excellent display. - o/

    7. samuelhzb
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Unbeaten at home to Everton, United, Arsenal. Brilliant home support too.

  8. FPL Daniel
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Big decision week next week. Also great GW for Wildcard if anyone is planning to do it.... High scoring week and plenty of options

    1. rickardinho
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Rooney, Ramsey, Lovren, and Krul are on thin ice for me. Especially with Mannone, DiMaria, etc performing

  9. The 12th Man
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Balo > Ulloa anyone?

    Have Costa , Welbeck

    1. eish
      12 years, 1 month ago

      do it

      1. The 12th Man
        12 years, 1 month ago

        And spend the spare cash on 5 the star MF or bank money to upgrade forward later?

  10. The Sarjeant
    12 years, 1 month ago

    9 points today with Costa and Cahill to go. Can see me going back down the ranks now....

  11. rickardinho
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Sitting on 41 points with Costa and Naismith to play. Need a blank from Fabregas too

  12. Tim Canterbury
    12 years, 1 month ago

    DiMaria still averaging a goal and an assist on Sundays then

  13. FPL Daniel
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Thank god I didn't Rooney to Ade (C)

  14. Not Irish
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Rooney makes the mistake that leads to the third goal and then gives everyone a rollocking.

    Captain Fantastic.

    1. Davido989
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Someone made a point about Herrera being captain, I agree with that.

      1. Somalion
        12 years, 1 month ago

        "Someone"? 😥 Thought we were friends. 😥

        1. Davido989
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Was just scrolling and reading. You're my best friend *hug*

          1. Somalion
            12 years, 1 month ago

            😥 too late, I'm wounded 😉

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

          Autocorrect 😉

          1. Somalion
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Happens all the time. 😉

      2. Captain Shirokov
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Herrera doesn't defend.

      3. Not Irish
        12 years, 1 month ago

        No way. Especially not after today. Went into hiding as soon as the going got tough.

        1. Captain Shirokov
          12 years, 1 month ago

          this

          1. Somalion
            12 years, 1 month ago

            The point was actually giving the armband to a player that is passionate about the club and wants to be there.

            Rooney is neither of those things.

  15. Captain Shirokov
    12 years, 1 month ago

    I'd just like to take the time out to have a massive LOL @ United.

    So much for challenging for the top 4, even with the 150m they spent. 😆

    1. Captain Shirokov
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Have Rooney(c), don't even care.

    2. The Chosen One...
      12 years, 1 month ago

      ok, 5 games in....

  16. eish
    12 years, 1 month ago

    de gea:( krul
    ivanovic,clyne,lovren,duff,dummet
    eriksen,ramsey,sterling,fabregas,siggurdson
    costa,pelle,naismith

    using a wildcard to..

    foster,heaton
    ivanovic,clyne,duff.dummet,taylor
    ramsey,sterling,fabregas,siggurdson,di maria
    costa,welbeck,ulloa

    do u guys think its worth it or am i overeacting or what transfers should i change?

    1. jam
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Wildcard on that is madness.

      1. eish
        12 years, 1 month ago

        why?

        1. jam
          12 years, 1 month ago

          A couple of changes and you're sweet. No need to panic.
          My priorities would be DDG & Naismith but you could probs lose DDG & Eriksen & get a cheap keeper & DiMaria, and bench Naismith for a week or 2?

          1. eish
            12 years, 1 month ago

            okay thanx

          2. eish
            12 years, 1 month ago

            dont hav enough money for that though

            1. jam
              12 years, 1 month ago

              Well Naismith to Ulloa would be my next move. Then take your pick. I wouldn't take a hit for a keeper unless you need to.

  17. jam
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Can we start some sort of prayer circle for Naismith to stay on the bench? My first sub is welbeck.
    Amen.

  18. For Fuchs Sake
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Pelle or Ulloa???

    1. Lawrø
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Nobody knows the correct answer

    2. mgilbert86
      12 years, 1 month ago

      pelle if you can afford

  19. FPL Daniel
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Is ADM the real deal?

    ADM > Rooney fantasy wise?

    1. mgilbert86
      12 years, 1 month ago

      yes

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

    To be fair, LVG has solved one of United's problems. They can now score goals from open play.

    Surely he'll sort out the defence by paying another 100M in Jan and ensure survival.

    1. FPL Daniel
      12 years, 1 month ago

      😆

      150m mate 150 😆

      1. FPL Daniel
        12 years, 1 month ago

        They need only one transfer to be honest. Bring back Fergie. That man is a wizard

    2. pundit of punts
      12 years, 1 month ago

      😆

    3. Captain Shirokov
      12 years, 1 month ago

      😆

  21. DIegoCosta19
    12 years, 1 month ago

    clyne looking essential really

  22. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
    12 years, 1 month ago

    We should get Costa in January. Imagine Falcoa and Costa up top together again. And with Rooney and that di maria bloke behind. Plus it would weaken our main rivals for the title.

    1. VougieDipond
      12 years, 1 month ago

      why would Costa ever want to go to so such a mediocre side

      1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Apparently he was begging LvG to sign him over the summer.

    2. Andreu Lacondeguy
      12 years, 1 month ago

      You're a clown

  23. Crouching Tiger
    12 years, 1 month ago

    60 points with Jagielka, Fabregas and Costa to play. Come on Everton, clean sheet would be nice.

    1. mgilbert86
      12 years, 1 month ago

      immense score

  24. Sebbo29
    12 years, 1 month ago

    got Krul, Caulker, Mata, Naismith, Roonpig, Zaha - i think it's time for my WC

  25. ronty
    12 years, 1 month ago

    I thought yesterday with me seeing QPR and Liverpool's defence was bad.

    Today has been a fecking nightmare..

    Chelsea will walk the league with that defence of theirs

    1. DIegoCosta19
      12 years, 1 month ago

      chelsea havnt been good defensively either. (chelsea fan here)

      1. ronty
        12 years, 1 month ago

        they look positively Milan circa '02 - '05 like in comparison to those 3

  26. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Just come on break (from work)

    Obviously the Yoonited game insane, but Spurs?!?!

    I see Eto'o & Lukaku start....

    Dzeko & Aguero start....

    Should be fun

  27. TheSteel
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Ageuro(c) to save the day

  28. Galfadez
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Suggest me a trade or two

    Bego McCarthy
    Ivan Clyne Duff NTaylor Moore
    Ramsey Sterling Siggy Fabregas Boyd
    Falcao Naismith Costa

    2.0 itb, 2 free transfers

  29. FPL Daniel
    12 years, 1 month ago

    To members. Check average position for WBA. So organized. Love it. Spurs on the other hand? Clueless and overlapping

  30. Forzancfc
    12 years, 1 month ago

    2FT and 3.3m in the bank. What do you think?

    1. Davido989
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I don't know

      Blank to blank?

    2. Give The Todd Some Love
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Costa to Vardy

    3. Lawrø
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I think you should make at least one transfer.

    4. Forzancfc
      12 years, 1 month ago

      That went on the wrong post...

      Need to sort this lot out...

      Bego (gilks)

      Terry - Blackett - chambers (Chester, wisdom)

      Ramsey - Fab - Siggy - Sterling (Marney)

      Costa - Rooney - Naismith

      1. Santi sensei
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Blackett and Naismith ➡ Pva and Welbeck