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The Digest – Gameweek 3

Our final look back at Gameweek 3 assesses Bournemouth’s hat-trick hero, City’s perfect combination of form and fixtures, and the growing competition for our attention in the Chelsea midfield…

The Player

Callum Wilson’s clinically taken hat-trick at Upton Park earned Bournemouth their first ever win in the Premier league and has sparked a major bandwagon across the Fantasy games.

With many wildcards being wielded, the Cherries lone frontman picked the perfect time to announce himself as a value candidate for our three-man frontlines, with over 166,000 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers snapping up his services. As Fantasy managers search for this year’s Charlie Austin, who scored 18 times for promoted QPR last term, Wilson has subsequently risen from 5.4 to his original 5.5 starting price.

Delving into the data further, Wilson’s displays suggest he’s a viable option both home and away. Thanks to his weekend showing, the Bournemouth frontman has now scored more away goals than any other player in the top four tiers since the start of last season (15), with Eddie Howe’s team tailor-made to utilise his pace and movement on the counter. The Cherries, meanwhile, have won 17 penalties since the start of last season – three more than any other club in the top four leagues.

With the Upton Park result handing them a major morale boost, Bournemouth can approach their upcoming fixtures with renewed confidence. Eddie Howe’s side racked up 98 goals on their way to winning the Championship last season and with the likes of Simon Francis, Matt Ritchie and Max Gradel all supplying the creativity, Wilson’s growing band of owners have every reason for optimism ahead of four very strong showdowns in the next five (LEI, nor, SUN, WAT).

The Team

After three rounds of fixtures, Manchester City look in ominous form after a 2-0 win at Everton continued their 100% start to the season.

Manuel Pellegrini’s men sit at the top of the table, with nine goals scored and a trio of clean sheets accrued, and with an outstanding schedule to follow, many Fantasy managers are scrambling to load up on their main men.

Up next for the Etihad side are four home matches (WAT, WHM, NEW, BOU) allied with trips to Palace and Spurs in the next six Gameweeks which should allow Sergio Aguero the chance to run riot as a captaincy option.

Whilst few will be willing to go into that period without the Argentine on board, the battle is on for our attentions further back. Yaya Toure and David Silva look the chief midfield protagonists, though Raheem Sterling threw his hat in the ring with an assist at Goodison – for those who cannot stretch to Silva’s 10.1 price tag, Sterling is now just 0.1 more expensive than the Ivorian (8.9 to 8.8).

At the back, Aleksandar Kolarov’s 15-point haul against the Toffees moved the left-back to joint-second in the overall FPL standings along with team-mate Vincent Kompany. Although the Belgian is, overall, the more secure pick, Kolarov’s raids down the left and understanding with Sterling have proven a key weapon in the opening three outings. With Gael Clichy still building up his sharpness, there’s a growing belief that Pellegrini will tinker as little as possible as he looks to maintain momentum and move further away from the chasing pack.

The Talking Point

It took Pedro just 20 minutes to announce himself to Fantasy managers after opening the scoring in Chelsea’s 3-2 win at West Brom on Sunday afternoon.

By the time the final whistle went at the Hawthorns, the Spaniard had also bagged an assist and maximum bonus points, serving up a 13-point haul on his debut for the defending champions. Given that Eden Hazard has managed just eight points in his first three appearances, it’s easy to see why over 190,000 FPL managers have already snapped up his new team-mate.

Coming in at 9.5 to Hazard’s 11.5, Pedro offers an obvious alternative to the pricier Belgian as a route into Chelsea’s attack. Whilst there’s no questioning Hazard’s Fantasy potential – 14 goals and ten assists in each of the last two seasons says it all – Pedro’s acquisition perhaps indicates that the former Lille man may not be quite as “essential” in many managers’ eyes.

Whilst Hazard ultimately saw off the challenge of Cesc Fabregas as the prime Chelsea midfield pick last year, Pedro brings a far greater goal threat than his compatriot, having chalked up a 15.7% conversion rate in La Liga last term.

Certainly, the weekend showing has had an effect. Although he still sits in over 42% of FPL teams, Hazard has been sold by 404,000 FPL managers since the start of the season – over 110,000 more than any midfielder – and, along with Wayne Rooney, has been identified as the prime source of freeing up cash for our 15-man squads.

Whether Pedro can rival Hazard overall remains to be seen but with a 2.0 difference in cost, the Spaniard’s value for money is clearly set to play a part in how many assess the Chelsea attack from here on in.

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  1. SuperMario
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    ....................Ruddy..........................
    .....Muniesa // Gomez // Kolarov......
    Yaya // Depay // Sanchez // Mahrez
    ..Benteke (vc)// Aguero (c)// Gomis..

    McCarthy // Shaw // Westwood // Ward

    1. SuperMario
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Do I need to do anything with the above team....???

      1 FT and 0 in the bank...

      1. mojoindojo
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Save FT

      2. jomikijiq
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Looks good.

    2. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Nah, you're good. Save

      1. SuperMario
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        thanks all, barring Depay injury tomorrow night ill be saving the transfer so!

  2. Valar(Keith)
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Repost.. Cause there's a lot of reposting going on

    What were your main worries about Benteke preseason.
    Would he fit into Liverpool's system?
    Would Liverpool adjust their style a bit to suit his aerial threat?
    Was he a big fish in a very small pond at Villa and he'd be lost amongst the medium sized fish at pool?
    One trick pony who is just good at headers?
    What happens when Sturridge comes back?
    Should we Give him some time to settle?

    So,
    Have those questions have now been answered with the information available to us over the first 3 GWs?

    For me it's a yes.. and they've been answered favourably. and he's defo worth a punt.

    What's YOUR(points through monitor) thoughts on him?

    1. SuperMario
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Yes I think the main striker for Liverpool at his price is a great deal for fantasy managers (especially when their home fixtures are so good)

      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Was wondering what happens when Sturridge comes back... Still don't know the answer

      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        BR and the Pool fans seem to suggest he'll play along with Sturridge upfront. Cant see that being a bad thing 🙂

    2. Kip
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I still think lukaku will outscore him

      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Over the season.. maybe. With Lukaku's fixtures till GW 11 or so i cant see it in the medium term. Will be getting Lukaku in when i WC around then 🙂

    3. djenzio
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      He is has proven a lot of people wrong with the way he is playing at Liverpool. He suits the system and is working very hard, he tracks back and is great with his feet and wins nearly every header than comes his way.

      He does need more time to settle, but is showing a lot of promise

      not sure what will happen when Sturridge is back, if both will play or if they will rotate..

      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        They'll both play.

    4. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      He needs more conditioning, tired after 70 mins last night. Good to go after that 🙂

    5. Clintymints
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I know it's all ifs and buts but he missed 2 absolute sitters!

      If anything it's helping Cout get on the ball more but I have no room for cout in my team so tekkers will do

      He's my choice of striker to pair with aguero

      He's adapting well to Pool and gives them an outlet, a target man and he can come short and collect the ball. He gives them options and main attacking atm

      Sturry is never gona be fit 😉

      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        And we all know he can finish based on his time at Villa.. probably a bit rusty. Can see him finding the back of the net regularly from now in. And those next 3 home games are just unbelievable. Got 5 million in the bank and Sakho who needs replacing.. seems a no brainer 🙂

    6. Woeisme
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Just that he had no ambition..

      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        🙂

    7. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Cheers all.. and good replies on the previous page too. i'm just glad he is still 8.5 . Got my transfer for the week sorted

  3. citizen_kane
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Bench two of the following for coming gw please:
    Francis (LEI)
    Mahrez (bou)
    Wilson (LEI)
    Gomis (MUN)
    Payet (liv)

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Gomis, Francis

    2. djenzio
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Payet, Francis

    3. Bolivian Seaman
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Payet, probably francis (because he's playing against mahrez)

    4. SuperMario
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Francis, Payet

      1. Wave of Mutilation
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        concur

    5. mojoindojo
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Francis payet

    6. citizen_kane
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks guys! Great input.

    7. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Francis Payet.

    8. lejund
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Francis, Wilson

  4. djenzio
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Diouf or Wilson??

    the main worry with Diouf is his conversion rate is freakish

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      get Diouf

      1. citizen_kane
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Agreed

      2. djenzio
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        reason?

        check out the comparison tool, especially touches in the box and conversation rate

    2. SuperMario
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Wilsons fixtures are actually very good.. Diouf in a better team.. Diouf

      1. Desperately Seeking Guzan
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I prefer Diouf in a.straight comparison, but Wilson's lower price enables upgrades elsewhere

    3. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Wilson for me. When Stoke start banging in more we'll have a better idea who their best asset is. I want it to be Bojan.

    4. BERGKOP
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Diouf

    5. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Wilson being cheaper, on pens and with better fixtures much make him the obvious option. Oh, I also scored a hatty last week! You will earn more team value too.. convinced?

    6. roscola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      His 100% accuracy is freakish and unsustainable but his conversion rate is 2 goals from 7 shots which seems within normal range.

      Better fixtures coming too, which should give him more room for error too (as in, he will be allowed more shots to compensate for any regression in accuracy).

      1. The Raging Bull
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        We need to remember, Wilson was gifted his goals last weekend.

        1. roscola
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          That too. Still, he won't see it that way and his confidence will be sky high, which might be enough to get him scoring like he did last season, at least for a short while.

          I'd still rather have Diouf though.

      2. djenzio
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        fair point. the 100% accuracy is putting me off but you make a fair point

      3. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        2 from 7 is 28.5%. Sure, that is within a range that somebody like Messi can keep up for quite a while, or Costa because he only takes the good chances, but has Diouf ever kept up that rate for any significant period?

        1. roscola
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Perhaps I'm being too kind 🙂 I wouldn't call it freakish though (unlike the accuracy, which obviously is).

        2. Camp No No
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          oh bugger me, he is a pretty decent finisher: about 17% career conversion rate.

          Oh, but he takes almost only shots inside the box, so that's not a special rate for a striker.

          I'd assume that his season conversion rate will regress towards 17%, so he will slow down in scoring unless he can get much more chances. So far he has had more shots/90 than last season in PL, so while it's completely plausible that he beats his last season stats, the safe bet is that he's not going to augment his shots per 90 stats from the early season.

    7. djenzio
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      good arguments for both players...

      hmmm

      I might yet WC today and if I do maybe I will go for both alongside Aguero. also considering Gomis but I actually think I prefer Diouf and Wilson over Gomis

    8. lejund
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Diouf

  5. Kip
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Any news on sakho?

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Hes been released on bail and we havent heard anything about the scan so no news is good news imo

      1. Kip
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Allright thx

        I fail to understand why everyone seems so desperate to get rid of him

        1. walkman666
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Uncertainty, 2 of next 3 matches @ Liv and @ MCI, and Wilson is rising in value, cheaper, and has more favorable fixtures.

        2. Whazza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          No goals, likey groin injury and several arrests.. Team in bad form.

          1. Camp No No
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            No arrested, no confirmed injury and getting shots from good positions. Team in bad form I agree with.

            1. walkman666
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              Fixtures differences between West Ham and Bournemouth over the next 3 games is also a factor (along with money -- at least it was when I sold Sakho for Wilson Saturday night!).

    2. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      too much uncertainty, getting rid for a hit

  6. The Legend Squad
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    I've had to WC, nightmare but I was lagging in my leagues and felt my team needed to be re-evaluated. Any comment on my potential team, any changes? I hate jumping on bandwagons but Mahrez frees up so much cash I had to go for him!

    Schm Myhill

    Kolorov Clyne Francis Targett Stephen Taylor

    Pedro Sanchez Silva Mahrez Wanyama

    Gomis Aguero Wilson

    Thanks

    1. The Raging Bull
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      What are you wildcarding from?

    2. footballoholic
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Targett and Saylor too short term

    3. jomikijiq
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Clyne > Gomez
      Saylor > 4.5
      ?

      1. The Legend Squad
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Will Gomez hold his starting place for the next 4-6 weeks?

        1. The Raging Bull
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Yes, if he doesn't get sent off!

    4. Beatle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      2 of your defenders will be on their teams bench very shortly. Other than that its good

    5. Wave of Mutilation
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A lot of what I hope to accomplish on WC, but Targett/Saylor are obvious sore thumbs. May need to compromise elsewhere to ensure playing time for your bench down the road.

  7. Wave of Mutilation
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Stubborn insistence avoiding Mahrez has hurt badly so far (both TV and ranking). Here's what we're working with for GW4:

    But [Rud]
    Azpi Cedric Mert [Francis Morgan]
    Haz Payet Milner Chadli [Wanya]
    Kun Pelle Gomis

    1FT. Empty bank. WC intact, and want to keep it that way for int'l break/post transfer window (at which time I intend to deal with the likes of Cedric, Mert, Morgan, Pelle, and possibly Payet).

    A) Milner > Mahrez (no brainer?)
    B) Haz > Pedro (like for like exchange to free up funds and avoid Haz drop?)
    C) Both for a -4

    1. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      The no-brainer. A.

      1. Wave of Mutilation
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        thx

  8. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Last Man Standing

    Safety score = 33

    Players knocked out = 155
    Players left = 2535

    Good luck to everyone who survived.

    1. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Cheers TM 🙂

    2. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks TM!

    3. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Feeling comfortable 😉

    4. Nickk
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      How do I find out if I'm still in, please?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        http://torresmagic.webs.com/lmsupdate.htm

        The league will be on your FPL page.

        1. Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Nice colour scheme

      2. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Check ur GW score

    5. Horlicks esq.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      What is this?

      Are there any leagues I can get into? Im only in totalfpl and FFS league.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Check my profile.

    6. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      😆 33 Points! Safe Again!! Cheers TM!

    7. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Phew, I muddle on. Hard luck on getting knocked out TM, thanks for organising the competition.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers, my fault that I'm in this mess.

        1. The Nuttman
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          I blame Drogba for taking your gametime and belief.

    8. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Simples 😉

    9. The Enlightener
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Rollin', rollin', rollin'...Rawhide! Yee-haw! I'm still in the saddle.

  9. Nickk
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    It's difficult to let go of Kane. I keep telling myself "He's due a goal, he's due a goal". I have 2.3M in the bank, I can easily bring in Costa. But I'll regret it so much if Kane ends up scoring and Costa doesn't -_-

    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Costa simply because Chelsea will score a lot more than Spurs

    2. Horlicks esq.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Costa and Chelsea over Kane and Spurs right now.

      Allll day.

    3. Fiona B
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      1st world luxury problems 😉 I seem to be 0.1 out on every transfer

  10. Malkmus
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Who to bench this gw?

    A - Williams
    B - Darmian
    C - Micah

    Ta

    1. footballoholic
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A

    2. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Williams seems pretty clear

    3. Wave of Mutilation
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      a

      1. Malkmus
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        cheers all, 3 from 3, conclusive stuff

  11. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    @IE

    INTERNAL ERROR Fantasy Football Scout Member
    man, you have been talking some gibberish about the arsenal -liverpool game

    Like what?

      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Ooh Scout beef *grabs popcorn*

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        No beef, just interested in debate.

          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          🙁 *eats popcorn anyway*

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Pool weren't purely defensive in 2nd half though unfortunately with about 20 mins to go Rodgers had them sit back.

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        The game completely flipped in the second half. They battered us in the first, we battered them in the second. Whether by Pools hand or ours, they ended up defending for most of the second half.

        Something like 4 shots in the first half, and 15 in the second.

  12. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Might have been mentioned but Chelsea have confirmed Juan Cuadrado has joined Juventus on a season-long loan.

    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Big loss

  13. Jimmi_e
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Which one you prefer boys?

    Depay to Silva, Yaya or Pedro

    or

    Depay & Payet to Pedro & Yaya (-4 points)

    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Silva

  14. tim_oriordan
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Really stuck...

    A) Hazard and Benteke

    or

    B) Coutinho and Costa

    1. footballoholic
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A easily

  15. FootballFanatic365
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    arrogant wenger 🙁

    1. nad
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      naïve wenger 😀

      1. The Nuttman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Little ball of fur.

  16. Horlicks esq.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Any good mini leagues im missing out on?

    1. Woeisme
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      High rollers

      1. Horlicks esq.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Code?

          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          ask Epic, £100 buy in

        1. Woeisme
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Need €100 first I think

  17. FootballFanatic365
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    bench the two

    williams kola bellerin gomez shaw

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Williams, Gomez

      1. Wave of Mutilation
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        concur

    2. Ludo
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Williams and Shaw imo

  18. guah
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    With Pedro being locked until Friday, does that mean he will rise on Friday, or that the transfers until Friday won't count for a price rise? I have enough to do Ayew -> Pedro -4 worth it?

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      The latter.

      1. guah
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers

  19. Red or Dead
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Wildcard this?

    Cech
    Azpi - Clyne - Cedric
    Hazard - Depay - Montero - Ozil -Mahrez
    Aguero - Sakho

    (McCarthy, Deeney, Huth, Targett)

    Or either Azpi > Kolarov / Sakho > Diouf
    (-4 for one of the above)

    1. Wave of Mutilation
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      No WC. Agree you may need to deal with Sakho. No harm keeping Azpi for now.

  20. Quinny___
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Hazard looking like a differential lately. What differential to have ! 😀

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Costa a Differential too

    2. footballoholic
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Looking a bit different also

      1. Quinny___
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        3 weeks into the season. Not to worry yet, or at least thats what I tell myself!

        1. footballoholic
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          You're right. He'll get back to his best soon

    3. Woeisme
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      So is Rooney

  21. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Any mane news? When is Koeman doing a presser for the Thursday game?

    1. Heydudes13
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Look it up.

  22. kirwy
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    According to swedish media Ola Toivonen is signing for Sunderland.

    Played under Advocaat in PSV, where Toivonen scored 61 times in 139 games.

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Nice

    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Striker?

      There goes the Graham 4.5m option. 🙁

      1. kirwy
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        He can play all offensive positions, but preferably striker or attacking midfielder. Used mostly on the wing for swedish national team though.

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Ta. 🙂

  23. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    A 25-year-old man (Diafra Sakho) was arrested at an address in Emerson Park, Hornchurch. He was taken to an east London police station and bailed pending police inquiries to a date in early October.”

    A spokesman for the player told the Sun: “Diafra Sakho has not been charged with any offence. He vigorously denies the allegations that have been made against him, and has given police a complete explanation of events. He will not be making any further comment.”

    http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/aug/25/west-ham-diafra-sakho-arrested-suspicion-making-threats-to-kill-witness-intimidation

    Don't you need to be charged, before being bailed ?.

  24. Judas
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Decisions decisions, what would you go for on a WC?

    A: Sanchez + Chadli + Kolarov + £0.3 ITB

    B: Silva + Chadli + Kolarov + £1.3 ITB

    C: Ozil + Toure + Kolarov + £1.1m ITB

    D: Silva + Ozil + Sagna + £0.5 ITB

    1. ANON.
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A. But would also want Silva in the team

  25. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Chelsea have confirmed Juan Cuadrado has joined Juventus on a season-long loan.

    1. footballoholic
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Huge loss

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Didn't even give him time to settle...

        1. footballoholic
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          True but he showed absolutely nothing in the time he was given. Look at Pedro

  26. hazza44
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Need some serious help with my team! Is it worth using WC or is it fixable?? Any thoughts and ideas on my team would be great. Have one free but prepared to take a hit.

    Ruddy (Butland)

    Mert Aspi Huth (Francis Coates)

    Silva Sterling Payet Chadli (Wanyama)

    Pelle Aguero Sahko (0.3mil ITB)

    Cheers guys :).

    1. ANON.
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Just Sakho to Wilson then it looks pretty decent

    2. BERGKOP
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      It looks good. Sakho -> Diouf or Wilson.

      Then maybe look at Huth / Payet trades in future weeks

  27. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Arsenal reignite interest in Edinson Cavani although Arsene Wenger is awaiting encouragement before bidding for PSG striker. (London Evening Standard)

    1. Quinny___
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A real donkey of a player with a nack of scoring. Which is the only thing that matters?

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Cavani a donkey? I have never read such drivel on here

        1. Quinny___
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          You obviouslt havent watched him play much. He's in capable of running with the ball

          1. Kings of Lyon ★
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Ive watched him play more than most.

            Incapable you say? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFfaHTgweT4

        2. Somalion
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          The opinion of him on here is very low. Which I don't understand.

          1. Kings of Lyon ★
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            I dont either. I can only assume its based on the fact he didnt score against England, he did register an outstanding assist in that game though if I remember rightly.

            1. Somalion
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              I'd be over the moon if United signed him. Rate him very highly, but a lot think he's rubbish...

              Aye, it was a lovely assist as well. Meh, apparently the likes of Kane et al. are better.

              1. Kings of Lyon ★
                • 13 Years
                8 years, 9 months ago

                Agreed, if I was a united fan i would be over the moon with the signing.

                I think people have this judgement purely on the fact they see them score on MOTD and if the PL is the best league in the world he must be one of the best players in the world. Oh and hes English that makes him automatically better than most 😉

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I said yesterday if Benzema made it clear he was going to stay . Arsenal , United etc would be linked with Cavani 🙂

    3. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Encouragement from who?

  28. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Manchester City have been left in pole position to finally sign Kevin de Bruyne after Bayern Munich pull out of the running. (Manchester Evening News)

  29. Arsenal USA FC
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    What to do with this lot, was thinking of WC

    Butland - Ruddy

    Azpi Gomez Mert - Williams Huth

    Mahrez Mané Payet Hazard - Bentaleb

    Gomis Sakho Rooney
    _______________________________
    Possible WC Team

    Butland Ruddy

    Azpi Gomez Sagna - Willaims Huth

    Mahrez Pedro Silva Coutinho - Morrison

    Gomis Wilson Aguero (1 in Bank)

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      WC Team Looking Good

      1. Arsenal USA FC
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Do it now?

    2. Enzo the Baker
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Can't you just do Rooney + Haz -> Aguero(c) + Yaya, maybe for a -4

    3. ANON.
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah WC. Lose Gomis imo, no bonus points, little upside

    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    AC Milan have confirmed Mario Balotelli has joined the team on a season-long loan

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Feel Sad for Milan