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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.

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  1. A.T
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 28 days ago

    Who's playing Capoue next week then? I don't even know what he looks like yet 😀

    1. HellasLEAF
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      No need to know.

      Stats say 1 GS 😉

    2. GoonerByron
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      No.. Tempted to start Amat though! 😀

    3. JIM BOB
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Last time he scored was on his debut 2 years ago 🙂

      1. GoonerByron
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 28 days ago

        Playing a completely different role now though..

      2. A.T
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 28 days ago

        Oh!

    4. Ayew Serious
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      No, tempted by Diomande

      1. A.T
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 28 days ago

        Nope, don't know him either 🙂

  2. Jay_
    10 years, 28 days ago

    Thanks for all replies on my previous post, was occupied.

  3. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 28 days ago

    Just noticed Friend was so close to a BP 😡

    1. Venom Snake
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      That could possibly mean he's the new Williams in terms of CS and bonus points

    2. Ayew Serious
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Looks like he could be a magnet

  4. JIM BOB
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 28 days ago

    Which of the following strikers is the best bet over the whole season?

    A.) Carroll
    B.) Wilson
    C.) Deeney
    D.) Defoe

    1. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      hard to say so early on.
      but probably defoe

  5. Davido989
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 28 days ago

    Are we all happy with our scores so far? 47 here

    1. Davido989
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Oooo, looks like me and TM have the same midfield

    2. SW6
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Very happy on 50. Got no players tomorrow though so that won't be great

      1. Davido989
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 28 days ago

        How about Monday?

        1. SW6
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 28 days ago

          Terry and Hazard

    3. JIM BOB
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Similar here. Happy bunny.

      I'm always concerned about not being left behind during game week 1

    4. Bunk Moreland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Yes, 54 🙂 But no Zlatan, got Kane instead. Did you see the match, how did Kane do?

      1. Davido989
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 28 days ago

        Didn't watch Spurs today. Intrigued to know myself, have Kane & Alli

        1. Ayew Serious
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 28 days ago

          Kane bad, Alli worse

          1. Davido989
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 28 days ago

            Fek. 🙁

            1. Ayew Serious
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 28 days ago

              Both looked tired. Easily could spot that Eriksen and Lamela got a rest compared to them.

      2. Slam
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 28 days ago

        VVV

    5. Venom Snake
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Very 🙂

    6. jay_walker
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Quite happy. Got 51 with Ibra and valencia left. Got 15 points on the bench with Evans and Capoue though

    7. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Yes. 59, 4 to play.

    8. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      51 with Ibra, Hazard, Firmino and Valencia to go. Happy with that but little dissapointed to bench 30 points but it seems Im not alone this week with those points on the bench

    9. Jay_
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Mildly disappointed, think the Stones late CS buster has put me on the downer. Not happy I bought him.

    10. Slam
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Really happy actually, 42 here.
      I find it helps if you don't log in here until about 10pm UK time.

      The gloating posts tend to disappear by then.

    11. A.T
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Mine's rubbish. 34

    12. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      71 (BB used), pretty happy 😉

      1. Davido989
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 28 days ago

        Well in!!!

    13. Sandy Ravage
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      I'll take 56 with Haz, Ibra & Valencia to go.
      Ars - Liv ending 1-1 would help with overall rank

    14. Fergietime
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      39 Big mistake giving vardy the C

    1. Jay_
      10 years, 28 days ago

      See that earlier and thought of you 🙁

    2. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Anyone predict Hull win?

  6. Captain Blanks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 28 days ago

    Ville Ronka id?

    1. An Púca
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      see previous page

  7. Numb
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 28 days ago

    Captain next weekend is more tricky. Thoughts?

    1. Davido989
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Kane, Hazard, Firmino

      1. Slam
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 28 days ago

        Kane didn't have a shot, blind faith?

        1. Davido989
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 28 days ago

          Oops. Palace are muck though

    2. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Depends if one of Ibra or Hazard catch form

      1. Numb
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 28 days ago

        Yeah, otherwise I don't see any reason to move the armband from Mr 13m

        1. Greenbackbøøg…
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 28 days ago

          Indeed

    3. SW6
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Hazard if he shows form

    4. Ayew Serious
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Aguero, Hazard, Firmino or Sanchez

    5. jay_walker
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      When in doubt, Aguero is your man

    6. Chris_White
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Kane or Firmino

  8. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 28 days ago

    Anyone know the average on players left?
    And how many % that have Captain left?

  9. jay_walker
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 28 days ago

    Why do i listen to people instead of going with my gut instincts? I had Redmond and Barkley, and then some people totally convinced me to switch to Tadic and Delofeu right before the deadline. Thankfully i decided to go with ibra over vardy or kane. Fingers crossed

    1. Slam
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Cue Costa brace and post explaining why you should've gone for him instead of Ibra

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 28 days ago

        The stage is set for Costa bandwagon..

    2. Bunk Moreland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      I don't know, why do you listen to people's opinion?

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 28 days ago

        Tadic I still like.

        Deulofeu looking like a punt that didn't work.

        Will be getting rid personally. See better options there.

        1. Whazza
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 28 days ago

          He was OOP, missed a one-on-one...good pick

      2. jay_walker
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 28 days ago

        I don't know. Most people are idiots. Seeing as I never learn, maybe I am one too...

        1. Smurf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 28 days ago

          They didn't score in the first week so they must be bad picks. Fool!

  10. The Royal Robin
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 28 days ago

    46/4 to go.

  11. Captain Blanks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 28 days ago

    What are Redmond owners doing next week? Considering benching for Evans myself

    1. Slam
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Well he's my highest scorer this week, form over fixtures?

    2. Davido989
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Playing for sure

      1. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 28 days ago

        Barkley! Brilliant mate . How's the rest of it gone?

        1. Davido989
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 28 days ago

          I don't have Barkley 😛 Got 47, 3 left. You mate?

          1. George Sillett
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 28 days ago

            Sorry that was Balders. 39 for 6 happy.

    3. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Scored and sounded like he could've scored 5...I'm starting him 100%

    4. Bunk Moreland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Playing, will bench Townsend instead.

    5. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Playing. United could be leaky and S'ton normally give them a good game.

    6. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Playing, see if Uniteds defence is solid

    7. The Royal Robin
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      I'm starting him.

    8. Smythe
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Definitely playing. You can't bench in-form attackers!

      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 28 days ago

        Agreed. He has too play for this reason.

        Also I think Everton will score.

  12. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 17 Years
    10 years, 28 days ago

    LMS near 2650 🙂

    1. Davido989
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      We have the same midfield 🙂

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 28 days ago

        Didn't really want Alli but stuck with him 😕

        1. Davido989
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 28 days ago

          Seems he didn't do well today. Decent fixture in Palace buys him a week

    2. Numb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      No spamming please or I'll have to report you to the mods

  13. George Sillett
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 28 days ago

    British cycling is outstanding.

    1. Jethrik
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Certainly is.

    2. Podge
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      should be sitting mostly

  14. makaveli123
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 28 days ago

    A bit disappointed that Tadic only got 2 pts. Long should have scored on two of his passes.

    1. andymck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      No need to worry about keeping him then!

    2. HellasLEAF
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      this game can be very cruel yes.

    3. Chris_White
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      He looked very good today. I think he will come good.

  15. andymck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 28 days ago

    Anyone else looking at their mini leagues and seeing lots of casual teams above them? 🙁

    1. makaveli123
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Yes.

    2. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      A few but feels good.

    3. BT31 - WE ARE ALL TINKERMEN…
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Indeed, but come the end the casuals will be below.

  16. BT31 - WE ARE ALL TINKERMEN…
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 28 days ago

    KeepVardy for now?

    A game against Arsenal is always a goal fest.

    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      I would

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 28 days ago

        keep for Arse but tbh, with Vardy seemingly off pens, hard to justify him at 10.0.

        mahrez looks the one to have as Fox' cover.

    2. Scratch
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Leicester looked fine going forward, they should've had 2 or 3 by half time. Defence looks appalling though, they could be a glass cannon this season.

      1. Slam
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 28 days ago

        Hernandez-Morgan just didn't work.
        With Huth back they will be much better

        1. Scratch
          • 17 Years
          10 years, 28 days ago

          It didn't, but their midfield left the back 4 way too exposed. They also looked likely to concede on every corner but at least Huth will help fix that. Simpson was also quite poor

        2. Whazza
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 28 days ago

          Morgan was shocking, nothing to do with Hernandez I'd say

    3. Jay_
      10 years, 28 days ago

      I'm tempted to ditch him for a captain, will see how Ibra looks tomorrow. If not, come Friday night I may switch to Kane.

  17. Slam
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 28 days ago

    Ramirez going a bit under the radar it seems... that's alright... 🙂

    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      As long as he feeds Negredo, yes...

      1. Slam
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 28 days ago

        I think he hit the woodwork twice, not 100% sure though

    2. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      People know about him, many midfielders performed today. He's certainly one to keep an eye on but you can't have them all. Plenty of good budget mids this year.

    3. Smythe
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Swapped him for Redmond yesterday 🙂

  18. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 28 days ago

    How did City look today, who looked threatening?

    1. Slam
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Possession football.
      I got bored watching

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Members area ftw. Lots of possession

    3. Podge
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      They were quite boring, De Bruyne had a lot of the ball, Sterling started well, very mixed bag.

    4. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      No joke, I literally feel asleep while the match was on. It's was 1-0 and I woke up to 2-1.

      For all the good things Pep brings, exciting football is rarely one of them.

  19. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 28 days ago

    36 points with Dea, Firminio,Hazard and valencia still left to play. What are your thoughts. Current rank 418,596 overall

  20. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 28 days ago

    So i guess we are not getting the 'Notes' back on FPL? 🙁

    1. Baby Cuties
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      oh well. you'll just have to get a real notepad. Or use the notes app or something

      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 28 days ago

        Jeez, thought they were meant to be IMPROVING the site

  21. The Royal Robin
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 28 days ago

    Which 3 would you start with next week?

    A) Amat
    B) Azpi
    C) Stones
    D) Shaw
    E) Friend

    1. Slam
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Whoa, that's expensive

      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 28 days ago

        ^

      2. The Royal Robin
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 28 days ago

        Well I did alright today, so I'm happy.

        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 28 days ago

          You start Amat?

    2. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Shaw, Azpi, Amat.

    3. Chris_White
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Amat, Azpi and Shaw

    4. Podge
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Sort of stuck starting the expensive ones no ?

    5. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      ABD

  22. DrunkPhilosophy
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 28 days ago

    Too early to think of Gray --> Negredo right? like way too early 🙂

    1. Slam
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      I think you're late 😉

    2. SW6
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      yes but selling him this GW is fine imo. Just think about who to buy more. Carroll could be a great option. Watch Wilson too tomorrow

    3. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Wait and see how Carroll performs.

    4. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Depends on your intake.

  23. Venom Snake
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 28 days ago

    4 out of my 5 mids scored a goal, Hazard to make it 5?

    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      errrr yes?

    2. Smythe
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      I really want Hazard to outscore Capoue 😀

  24. Beautiful Game
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 28 days ago

    Who is today's bandwagon if any?

    1. Flynny
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Diamonde

    2. Scratch
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      My boiii Snodgrass

    3. jay_walker
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Negredo

      1. jay_walker
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 28 days ago

        Casuals are already out shopping. 4000 copies of vardy out and almost 6000 have brought in Negredo

  25. HellasLEAF
    • 17 Years
    10 years, 28 days ago

    This is where the baps system fails us.

    Tadic owners should walk away from that match with something more than 2 points imo.

    1. Smythe
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Agreed (don't own him): man-in-the-stands would've given him 3 extra points.

    2. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Did he assist or score?

      1. Whazza
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 28 days ago

        You know he didn't but was MOTM

  26. sylvanshine
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 28 days ago

    Is it possible that prices change tonight or there is a freeze for 1/2 days at the start?

  27. Berkan
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 28 days ago

    Ive got Hart, Coleman and Mahrez who I wanted to switch to Payet due to fixtures. Which transfer do I sort out first?

  28. Flynny
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 28 days ago

    Realise it's very early but.....

    Who would u start out of...

    Kone v boro

    Stones at Stoke..

    Thanks

    1. HellasLEAF
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Stones was quality today for what it's worth.

    2. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Stones.

    3. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      Stones

  29. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 28 days ago

    How did Vardy do today lads? Gutted to see he did not score today.

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 28 days ago

      I'm waiting for MOTD. Listened to first half on the radio - sounded like Hull had him in their pockets.