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19 April 2015 2847 comments
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As the curtains are drawn on Gameweek 33, Manchester City fight to maintain their grip on a Champions League berth when they play host to West Ham United in the lunchtime kick-off. Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur cap off this round of fixtures with the day’s second encounter, with the hosts looking to recover from five straight defeats.

City go head-to-head with the Hammers in an attempt to stave off a run of defeats after setbacks at Palace and neighbours United. Although his efforts eventually proved futile, Sergio Aguero rediscovered his scoring touch at Old Trafford, bagging his fourth brace of the campaign; he sports the FPL armband for many today. Elsewhere, David Silva remains heavily backed, having scored in each of the last three at the Etihad. The Spaniard is part of a five-man midfield today, as Frank Lampard is drafted in to lend his goal threat in support of lone striker Aguero.

Visitors West Ham will hope that fit-again Enner Valencia can compensate for the absence of top scorer Diafra Sakho to improve their output in attack: the Hammers have tallied just four goals in their previous six league outings. Carlton Cole comes in for Sakho today in their only change to the lineup that were held by Stoke last time out.

Later today, Newcastle will pursue a first victory in six attempts when they lock horns with Tottenham at St James’ Park. Their quest to secure three points is hindered by the absence of Moussa Sissoko: he serves a suspension having received a red card against Liverpool on Monday.

Over in the Spurs camp, Harry Kane has drawn blanks in three of the last four Gameweeks but will be favoured against a Toon rearguard that’s shipped an average of two goals per match in their last seven. Christian Eriksen, meanwhile, will aim to snap out of a nine-match goalless run and looks poised for a major exodus next week as we start to reassemble our midfields for the double Gameweek fixtures: he’s already been sold more than any other player in the FPL overnight.

  1. The Enlightener
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I picked up Silva this GW after not having for awhile.

    1. gers23
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Same lol

  2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Might keep sanchez now

    Silva to sterling instead

  3. icywrists23
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    damn silva injury is that bad?

    1. The Enlightener
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      May have a facial fracture. Some of them bones are thin up around there. (I'm not a doctor. I just play one on TV)

  4. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    But don't get it. What happned with Silva? 😯 Looked like slight hit in the head, happening so much time in the game.

  5. RSe
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Last 3 transfers in:

    Naughton
    Silva
    Nugent

    Love this game 😀

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Don't you dare bring in any Arsenal players! 😉

    2. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Who are you getting next?

  6. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Vetonghen starting?

    1. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Hopefully

    2. BabyB
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      no

    3. Shakshuka
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan 😀

  7. RubeRx
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Looks like a zygomatic bone fracture at first glance.

    If so, that normally requires surgery. Expect him to be out the rest of the season.

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Silva to sterling done

    2. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      El. Oh. El.

    3. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      You serious? Geez. You got knowledge in this type of field, yeah?

      1. RubeRx
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        A bit, I've worked in a hospitl and pharmcy my whole life. The way he went down, the oxygen, the mask all point to a fracture. If it was his nose, then another procedure takes place. That is why I'm assuming its the cheekbone.

        1. Big_Andy_GAWA
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Cheers.

  8. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Looks like I'll keep Eriksen again and just replace Silva with Coutinho/Hendo

    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Just about to post the same.....might play Boyd instead of him next GW......

  9. Guy Demel's SH
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Not happy at this time wasting from Silva.

    1. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      and they complain about video tech 😆

    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      🙄

  10. fusen
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Aguero was on for 3 bonus points earlier, now he's on none :\

    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      CSs coming in do tend to do that.

      1. fusen
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        True, wouldn't mind a west ham goal 😛

  11. Ady87
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Looks like I'll be taking a hit again this week.

    1. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      It's a DGW, you should be taking a hit anyway

  12. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Does Silva broke some bone or what? 🙁

    1. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      cheekbone, see above

  13. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Silva adding stoppage time for Kuns hattie

  14. Judas
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    what injury does silva have?

    1. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Small man syndrome

    2. Declan
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Damaged cheek bone?

    3. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Face has been caved in.

    4. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      See above

    5. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Who knows

    6. Hibbopotamus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Who knows. Could've been concussed for a minute, could've fractured a cheek bone. Wasn't a soft elbow

  15. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Looks like I won't be benching Kane next week afterall

  16. Hypnos
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    KUN! Oh what an opportunity

  17. Red Star Toro
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Takes a while doesn't it

  18. Vardy Gras PBFC
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Come on now Eriksen. Do something.

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      This.

  19. davies
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    4 injuries, this week.

    1. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Ouch, feel for you.

      1. Breadbin
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Don't.

  20. Vatroslav
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Kun had a 10 min rest, good 🙂

  21. Duke Silver ☑
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Really puts into perspective how tough rugby players are.

    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      ?

    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Exactly. Do you ever watch Rugby Union SuperLeague? Those guys are *tough*. Is refreshing to watch...!

    3. DF
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      bullsh1t.
      if you break your face you break your face.
      rugby players don't play when they break their faces.

      1. Duke Silver ☑
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Not saying that he should play on but the whole 10 minutes on field attention plus a stretcher is a bit much.

  22. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Vorm, Dier, Fazio, Vertonghen (c), Rose; Bentaleb, Paulinho, Chadli, Eriksen, Lamela; Kane

    Subs: Friedel, Davies, Yedlin, Dembele, Mason, Townsend, Soldado #COYS

  23. roghippo
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Epic captain Silva fail

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Sp be it. It was our decision.

  24. Davekitson
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Which midfielder would you guys most like to have for the DGW hazard aside? I'm caught between fab sterling and hendo currently

  25. davies
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Why no Yedlin? 😕

  26. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Vertonghen, Eriksen, Kane 😎

    Let's do this!

    1. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Boom 😎

      1. Bøwstring The Carp
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Today is the day, my friend.

        Not exactly sure for what, but today is the day 😎

  27. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Did Mark get Silva this week? It was in the preamble.. It's his fault.

  28. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Oh no. Silva injury means Eriksen stays in my team 🙁

    1. Duke Silver ☑
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      He's a plucky little fella.

  29. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    The Machine owns Vert.

    1. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      The Machine doesn't exist, does it?
      It's a ghost story, like the Woman in Black or Alan Hansen

  30. BantamPhil
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    As a Silva captainer I'll take things as they stand now

    1. mad_beer ✅
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Same. 😐

    2. deshawn7
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      same