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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

    West Ham goal would be nice. Probably a better chance of the Swedish Bikini Team showing up at my front door.

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

    Remy, Cawson, Naughton, Silva, Alderweireld, no WC only a few DGWers and 2 FT.

    🙁

    1. Lucy.
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I sense hits incoming...

  3. Would an idiot do that?
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Imagine being out for the season due to that challenge!
    I predict the Dark Knight rises against Villa

    1. Would an idiot do that?
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Batman face mask reference...

      ... Ill show myself out

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

        Lol, I like it 😆 I don't think it is beyond the realms of possibility that he wears that when playing...

  4. Said the actress to the bis…
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    1 assist or goal for aguero wud be worth 12 for his captainers

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

      14.

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

    Are Silva scan results done and confirmed?

    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Yes. He's OK

    2. You Must Be Jokin Ere
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Broken face

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

      we'll find out by tom, but not looking good

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

    As I said earlier.

    Ryan Taylor.

    The ultimate end of season differential (0% ownership)

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

      Have you seen him play this season? 😆

    2. No Luck
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Shhhh!

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

    Toure is rubbish

  8. Sz21
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Any West Ham players on yer radars.
    Best run in fixtures wise but not really playing for much.

    Still think Jenkinson a good shout..
    Thoughts?

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

      They're all on holidays.

    2. MARVELLUS
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Coming from a West Ham fan, don't.
      Jenko good, but we are playing really badly this year.

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

      Yeah, Heathrow's, heading to Ibiza....

  9. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Mangala has been superb today

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

      Yeah some good strong blocks and challenges I think he will be a decent signing tbf

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

        I think, like Markovic, a lot of money has been spent for potential (which is there) but catches a lot of stick when the rest of the team is struggling

  10. mipola
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Aguero not even on single bonus.

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

      Disappointing

    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      He has a goal

  11. Sly Fly
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Yaya Toure.
    Is so crap.
    It's unbelievable.

    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      That doesn't rhyme!

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

        Failed haiku

    2. Cesc, Drogs & Rock and …
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Almost a haiku.

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

        Bah you cretin!

        1. Cesc, Drogs & Rock and …
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          My apologies
          I would delete if I could
          Alas - no such luck.

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

        😆

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

      A very poor attempt at Haiku 😕

      1. Sly Fly
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        It wasn't even an *attempt* at a Haiku.

        Just words of truth coming to mind.

  12. Brian (Not the Messiah)
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Is Siggy-> Hendo worth -4?

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

      Yes

  13. MARVELLUS
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone watching Liverpool? How are they lining up?

  14. Spatburgunder
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Call me mad but I'm slowly liking mangala and demi together

    1. Lucy.
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      You can't possibly judge anyone based on their performance vs WHam at the moment.

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

        I'm not im just slowly coming around to liking them as a pair

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

        Man City have never lost when Mangala and Demi have played together. 😉

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

          I think they will get better as well

  15. Richd
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Yaya punt ahead of Bolasie and Lennon. All bad options, oh well 😉

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

    Although its very sad to see Silva injury

    it does make Silva ---> Fabregas much easier

    1. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Or Silva --> Sterling 😀

  17. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    An aguero goal is worth 14 to me whilst a West Ham goal is worth 6 .

    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Yep

    2. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      is the latter due to winning goal bps?

      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        And the fact that Mangala, Demichellis and Zab are all ahead of him

  18. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    No baps for Aguero

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

      He will when he grabs his second.

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

      Lovren 3

  19. Mr. Grv
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Not seeing the game .
    Please someone give me score update with scorers

    1. Lucy.
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      2-0, Collins OG and Aguero.

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

      Collins OG and Aguero. Navas 2 assists.

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

    Arghh Aguero not even on for bonus at the moment. Just like Hazard last week those bonus are crucial as my rival captained Kane

    1. Would an idiot do that?
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      You have no worries then

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

      Cool.

  21. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Kane captainers likely to be the real winners this week.

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

      😎

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

      Not with all my others players scoring poorly. 😆

  22. Would an idiot do that?
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    It's largely irrelevant what score Aguero gets cus nearly everyone captained him

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      A lot of people don't own him

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

    Anyone else just googled 'haiku'?

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

      😀

    2. Cesc, Drogs & Rock and …
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Japanese poetry form; 3 lines; 5-7-5 syllables respectively.

      No need to tanka me.

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

      Did you google 'syllable' afterwards

    4. Sly Fly
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      My favourite is:

      Haikus are easy
      But sometimes they don't make sense
      Refrigerator

  24. Optimus.
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Lampard off

    Aguero on penos

    1. Said the actress to the bis…
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      He would have took em anyway

  25. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Judas, off
    Jesus, still on

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

      😀

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

      😛

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

    well played Winston

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

    West ham are shite

  28. Would an idiot do that?
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Nolan ruins lives

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

    City stonewall 😯

  30. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    How have West Ham not scored? god damn