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13 August 2016 4436 comments
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Attentions now turn to the Etihad where Pep Guardiola makes his Premier League bow.

David Moyes’ Sunderland are the guests and potential party poopers, although the odds do seem stacked against them.

The Black Cats are in transition under their new manager, while City boast such attacking riches there can be no doubt that they head into today’s clash as overwhelming favourites.

Expectant Fantasy managers will be looking to Sergio Aguero to capitlise – the Argentine heads into the teatime kick-off as the most popular captain choice in the Gameweek and with over 40% ownership.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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

    Trying to check scores across leagues - anyone else having difficulty seeing other ppls scores?

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

      Try the FPL App.

      Doesn't work on PC.

    2. Lecky Legs FC
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah I try on the FPL app but it just takes me to a blank pitch instead

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

    Kane captain next week... 😎

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

      Keep the faith, we'll strike back 😎

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

      This. Plus Eriksen!

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

    Oh dear Nadal

  4. the cromulent one
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Far too early, but who to play for gw2?
    Foster (EVE)
    Jakupovic (swa)

    Thanks.

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

      F

    2. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Foster. He's in beast mode

    3. b✪mber
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      asked this on the next page - I think I got myanswer

  5. Discotechnique
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    48 points so far with Shaw and Rooney left to play.

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

    Having to ditch Bolasie , Lukaku and Kone at such a late hour disrupted my teams fluidity.

  7. Geoff
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Do we have top 100k, 10k number?

    Is FPL Discovery going to be up this year?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      100K is around 48

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

        Cheers

      2. Ayew Serious
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Ooh, that's good

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

          what were you thinking captaining vardy mate?

          1. Ayew Serious
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Points.

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

              4 of em?

              1. Ayew Serious
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                No. But that's what I got.

  8. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Prise rise sites?

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

        Thanks Toad

    1. Keno
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Apparently there are none ready!

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

        See toads link mate v

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

    Nadal from 0-40 to Deuce.

  10. The Red Devil
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    What's the average score around here?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      40

      1. The Red Devil
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        cool, thanks!

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Not sure. 59 with 4 to play here. Am counting my lucky stars.

      1. Call Me Guybrush
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I have the same - Zlatan, Shaw, Firmino and Walcott by any chance?

  11. Dark_Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Hello all. Anyone see how Gray played today?

    1. Keno
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      He looked OK, Burnley overall didn't really look that great though.

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

        Cheers

  12. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    38 with firmino, hazard, ayew,Valencia to play...average??

    1. Backup Dancer
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Decent.

  13. Mull
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Would love it if Murray gave Nadal a battering in a major final.

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

      No

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

    Anyone else need Eden Hazard to save their week? 😛

    1. st4rt__
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I'm on 25 pts, so I'll take 14 goals from Eden. Pls.

      1. Geoff
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        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Rough

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

      *Alexis Sanchez*

    3. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Firminio hat trick mate and I'll be smiling!!

    4. Lazarus Star
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Nope. Oscar, Ibra & Firmano

  15. Sillet Bang
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Baines playing midfield today?

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      LB

    2. Third Eye Vision
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      It was a back 3 with Baines as a wingback. Put a few decent balls in first half. Almost never takes his man on any more though. If he runs forward, he nearly always cuts inside. Didn't get forward much in the second half although Spurs were pushing Everton back. Didn't take any corners or free kicks. I'm not sure he's actually worth the 5.5 if that's what you're wondering.

    3. whosinmidfield
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      no dipshit

  16. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Whats todays avrage?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      23ish

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

        Oh mabye 40 with firmino haz and Valencia isnt that bad after all

  17. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Nadal is a beast.

  18. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    That Capoue 1st sub 10-pointer looks horrible 🙁

    Wouldn't mind a headcold/ flu for one of Firmino, Hazard, Costa 😡

    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Doesn't bother me one bit. Was never going to play him.

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

        Exactly.

        I'm happy to have him and see price rises. He'll won't start in my midfield until this becomes a pattern

    2. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I agree but he's in the second spot for me.

    3. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Amazed he delivered !

      How I mocked people in my head for getting him

  19. Spencer
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    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Rumoured Liverpool team for tomorrow:

    -------------- Mignolet
    Clyne - Lovren - Klavan - Moreno
    ---------- Can - Henderson
    -------------- Coutinho
    ------ Mane - Firmino - Lallana

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

      Here's hoping

    2. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I was tempted by Lallana but was unsure on his place in the team.

      1. Ayew Serious
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Gone when Sturridge is fit.

    3. Backup Dancer
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Love that. Bobby (C) next week could be a good call.

    4. Lazarus Star
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Attack attack attack!

    5. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Reliable?

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

        I think it originates from James Pearce, so pretty reliable.

    6. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Really wanted to get Firm in last minute, but site woudn't let me. Would have been for Sanchez. Obviously will find out if right decision, but could have done with the cash.

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

      Come Bobby F 🙂

  20. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Trampolining seems a great sport

    1. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      So does race-walking 😎

    2. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Great women's sport.

      1. Fred54
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah but they are BAP less.

  21. Zasa
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Wtf Del Potro 🙁

  22. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Made some really bad decisions which has given me a terrible start.

    Went Mahrez over Vardy because I thought he had penalties. Decided to go Gray over Negredo because I thought Swansea would get smashed. Benched Foster and Capoue and I decided not to captain Kun, went with Vardy instead. 🙁

    Positives - Sterling and Redmond.

    Hope everyone had a good week.

    1. Lazarus Star
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Mahrez over Vardy isn't a negative. Check the order

    2. st4rt__
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Me captaining Vardy ahead of Aguero ruined me, Tadlc over Redmond, etc. That said, looking at my team for next week. I see no real concerns, Townsend/Gray, perhaps.

  23. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Did Tadic show enough to keep him?

      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        cheers

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

      Yeah Tadic was great, I'd keep.

    2. df34
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Yes absolutely. I know Redmond got the goal , but I was impressed with Tadic overall. I am worried when ROI play Serbia, if Tadic stays in form. Hopefully Shane Long will accidentally kick him on purpose in training 😉

    3. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Best Saints player alongside VVD.

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

      Think he's well down my list of must sells

  24. Lazarus Star
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Kneejerk alert!

    Gray to The Beast!

    Yay or Nay!

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

      Who's the beast?

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

      you would play Negredo away at SUN over Gray at home to LIV so yeah. Although injury tomorrow or monday and you're in the schtick.

      1. Lazarus Star
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Will wait until Monday. But Negredo seems Prem Ready.

  25. Clutch13
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    63 with 2 to go.. Am I in the norm or abit above here? (This is a genuine post)

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

      Bore.

    2. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      You are well above normal.

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Look above.

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

      Brilliant score

      Well above the majority on here but a lot still have 4 left to play

    5. Lazarus Star
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Great start. Enjoy the life in District 1

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

    Nightmare.

    Hojberg not Redmond
    Fischer not Ramirez
    Vardy not Zlatan
    Long not Negredo
    Eriksen not Lamela

    So upset. Thinking about a gw1 wildcard.

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

      Surely Hojber or Redmond was never an option for you. Just because the play for the same team. I'm sure you wasn't spending time picking between the two for one spot?

    2. Geoff
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Calm.

      I don't see any of those as bad choices. Ramirez was never a pick, Fischer was the smart choice.

      Vardy, meh, I never fancied him but again that wasn't your fault.

      Negredo looked a good option but so do Gray, Carroll.

      Eriksen a better pick than Lamela (And I have Lamela!)

    3. df34
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Maybe try and hang on for another week.

    4. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      But if you do that next week Hjberg et al will all will all score.

    5. Jono_90
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I wildcarded gw 1 last season, then ended up regretting it. Hold on for a bit if you can.

  27. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    With his form in pre-season and goal today, along with playing very well all game is Capoue a possible 4th midfielder rather than bench fodder 5th?

    Feels like he may be a classic underpriced player that makes people then avoid playing him with confidence.

    Any thoughts on this? I myself have not seen the match or know much about Watford so thoughts would be helpful.

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

      He's been playing further forward under the new manager, whose name escapes me.

      Not sure what his career stats are but they probably don't suggest he's a mid whose going to get you 10 goals a season.

      I have him but, at this stage anyway, it's unlikely he comes off my bench most of the season.

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

        Thanks Nomar, I suppose it's a little early to decide.

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

      Need another match or two to decide but possibly. Would want the fixtures to improve before playing him every week as well.

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

        Yeah good point.

    3. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I'm keeping tabs on my 3 main mids, if they struggle, then I wouldn't hesitate providing he proves consistent

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

        Yeah me too. If he's playing in the hole the by default he will surely score well. Maybe something to consider after a few weeks of seeing how he pans out.

    4. Lazarus Star
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Jump on now of your 5th mid doesn't cut the mustard. At 4.5M better to have the points on the bench than 5.5M with no returns.

      I have Ramirez as 5th Mid....switched out Capoue last minute on the basis Redmond / Ramirez could rotate. You'll be happy to see that 4.5 turn into 5.2M and a blank for the CL / FA cup or vase players.

  28. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Onto Championship matters.

    So, this Newcastle walking the league business, then? I must log on to The True Geordie this week, I bet it'll be real good after today's result. 😀

    1. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I saw Huddersfield pre-season and but for a quality goalscorer they are genuine top 6 .

    2. SW6
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Some very good teams in the Championship atm, To suggest anyone would walk the league is crazy.

      Could be a couple of crackers Fulham vs QPR this year. We're a striker away from a very decent team this season I believe

  29. Penzardlife
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    39 with Valencia, Firm, Haz, Big Andy still to go, decent?

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

      Yes. Fairly decent.

    2. df34
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Yes , very competitive

  30. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    @ Slouch 87. Leave your email here and I'll send you Old Farts league code.

    But not if you were actually born in 87 😉

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Lol, he's older than Doosra 😛

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

        1887 then.

      2. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Anything over 80 I'm well in. Thanks WR !

        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          🙂

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

      I was born in 70

      Does that qualify me 🙂

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

        Yes. If you don't mind posting your email address here, I can send the code.

        I don't want to post the code on here. Jonty put it on here two years ago (without me agreeing to it) and I got loads of entrants that I didn't want!

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

            Sent

    3. Leaf
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      What's the criteria for this ?

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

        Regular poster (you are) and 35 + years old.

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

          Yes I'm in on the age score ,by a fair way

          Would love to enter

        2. Leaf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Danjeff3@gmail.com

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

            Invite sent!

    4. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I was born in 96 - I'm now an adult. 🙂

    5. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      cpwindsor@sky.com . An 87 birth date would be about 25 years off!
      Many thanks.

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

        haha will send now

        1. George Sillett
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Joined - many thanks . The generational challenge is unique, Hopefully we can all stay awake long enough .

          1. RoysCallerAnne
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
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            😀