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14 August 2016 2166 comments
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Jose Mourinho returns to the Premier League with a sun soaked Vitality Stadium providing the backdrop.

AFC Bournemouth host Mourinho and his Manchester United charges in today’s early kick-off, with Eddie Howe’s men attempting to follow Hull City’s lead and rip up the script.

Certainly today’s meeting will provide a stern test of Mourinho’s work over the summer – a tight pitch, a tight ground and a home side bristling with pace via Josh King, Callum Wilson and new signing Jordan Ibe.

But United have Zlatan Ibrahimovic; the Swede heads into the match having been handed the armband by 21% of Fantasy Premier League managers. It remains to be seen if he can keep pace with Sergio Aguero who was backed by 34% and rewarded them with a 9-point return in the day one win over Sunderland.

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

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

    What were the goals like from Pig and Ibra? Quality or otherwise?

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

      Ibra quality
      Pig otherwise

    2. Jay_
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Ibra was a tidy shot from outside box, bottom corner. Rooney very lucky Martial scuffed shot fell to him.

      • TheSteel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Zlatan quality range shot, Rooney decent build up and cushioned header from close

      • Thomas Magnum
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        2nd was pure luck Martial try's 2 volley it miss kicks it bounces up for Rooney and he heads it home from around 6 yards

      • Boydinho
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Lucky that the ball got to Roonpig but good finish, Zlatan shot from way out that should have been saved

      • Tabasco
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Rooney decent header from an accidental Martial assist. Ibra great individual shot from long range, bottom corner.

      • Test Eagles
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks chaps

      • Chelsea Dagger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Pig a nice header off a Martial bad shot attempt ... Quality pig

        Zlatan a long distance shot on the ground that somehow got thru a number of players and found the corner of net. Something out if nothing.

      • Rich_20
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Rooney good controlled header. Zlatan allowed far too much space, but a good shot.

    3. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      So just 2 clear things up. Do we get 1 or 2 WC's this year. Legitimate question not an upset Vardy owner

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

        2

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

          Also has the WC rule changed this season? or is it still 1 for each half?

      2. thepeen555
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        2 the second is over the new year isn't it

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

        2.

        1 has to be used before Christmas.

        1 has to be used after Christmas.

      4. Thomas Magnum
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers everyone

    4. Jay_
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Predicted rank dropped from 150k to 300k with that Ibra goal

        1. Optimus.
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          😯

      • JIM BOB
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        What do people think of Calum Wilson's FPL prospects?

        Is Carroll a better way to go?

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

          Difficult to tell without having seen Carroll yet, but it's been a tough game for him.

          1. Thomas Magnum
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            ^

        2. thepeen555
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Well he got subbed so maybe not 90 mins or it could have been what was right at the time

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

          I think Bournemouth have actually looked bright in attack today despite playing a Mourinho team. I'd rate him scoring 10+

        4. devils advocate
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Ibe looked the most dangerous attacker for BOU to be honest.

          On another note, I hate to say it but Fellaini has been excellent in the second half.

      • thepeen555
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Anyone making more than 1 transfer this week? Or have already?

        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          WC....

          My tinker team is too similar to my brothers and my sons...I got stuck with the site crash.

      • Greenbackbøøg…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        The clutching at straws has begun for non Ibra owners 🙂

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          The points hits have begun*

        2. Trae44
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Calm down

        3. thepeen555
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          I'm not worried about owning him and don't plan on picking him up either

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

          I'm chilled without him atm, goals next week and I'll consider

          1. Rich_20
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            This

        5. JÆKS ⭐
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Not tempted to bring him in at all.

      • Dacra
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Disappointed Can hasn't made it, need some shielding for the attacking guys to do better..

      • Sebbo29
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        So I got Foster, Capoue and A. Smith on bench, well I guess better than not having them at all 😉

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

          I feeel bro!! thats sick..worst feeling having bench players who get good points

      • Alan Hansen's Emu
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Can't watch the game now, but apart from goal how is Ibra playing?

        He played very deep in charity shield

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

          Been dropping deep but had a good free kick and scored cracking long range goal.

          1. Alan Hansen's Emu
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Cheers. Martial getting up ahead of him?

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

              Not really. Martial had one scuffed shot that he got an assist from.

              1. Alan Hansen's Emu
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                Hmm. I can see a lot of -4's taken tonight on those 2

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

              Martial > Ibra. In performance today and fpl price

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

                I'd rate Ibras performance much higher today. Martial obviously better in points so far, but one very lucky assist. Actually 2 lucky assist since the Zlatan assist was just a normal pass that Zlatan managed to get in the goal.

        2. thepeen555
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Still deep but that's what he does as he is not fast, it's been a crappy performance to be fair 2 lucky goals and I'm a United fan

          1. Alan Hansen's Emu
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Thanks

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

          Pretty badly in my opinion, but is clinical enough to score with only a few chances, could've had a great assist if Rooney wasn't Rooney

          1. Alan Hansen's Emu
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Cheers

        4. Rich_20
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Average. Good touch but Bournemouth haven't been defensively disciplined second half.

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

          Lovely flick also earlier in the half put Rooney clean through on goal. Needless to say Rooney missed. If it had been Martial or pretty much anybody else Zlatan would have had an assist too. But the non-Ibra owners/ABUs would have missed that.

      • n-doggg
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Phil Jones is such a tool

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

          Seen his missus though
          Ultimate punching above his weight example

      • Mickey Tyrion™
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Ville Ronka's whole team has played and had a pretty average showing. Taking solace in that.

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

          The average score is around 30 and he has over 55, what is average about that?

          1. Mickey Tyrion™
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            He has no one else playing...

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

          Have you got a link to his team?

      • ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Just tuned into United game. My brother's telling me they look insanely good. True that?

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

          Your brother is a liar

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

          Not really true. They've been quite solid though.

        3. Trae44
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Lol

        4. Boydinho
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Your brother must have loved LvG's United too

          1. ★Kuntheman★
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            No he's a fellow somewhat scared City fan

            1. ★Kuntheman★
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Actually, in that case, yes, he did!

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

                Haha quality

        5. Hestefan
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          No

        6. n-doggg
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          No.

        7. JIM BOB
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          No. Not at all

        8. johnbarnes
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          they're solid in defence but a lot of mistakes in build-up. The three goals are basically two horrible defensive mistakes and one Zlatan magic trick.

          1. ★Kuntheman★
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Hmm. So United offensive coverage unnecessary?

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

              that's not what I said. Fantasy-wise, I think some offensive cover will be needed. I like Martial.

        9. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Your brother is either an idiot, or pulling your leg. 😉

          1. ★Kuntheman★
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            He seemed legitimately scared haha

        10. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          In the second half they've been good. Scratch the 'insanely'.

          Was a scrappy, insipid first half though and they were lucky to be ahead at half time.

        11. Andy_Social
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Not at all, despite the score

        12. thepeen555
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Lied to ur face lol

        13. Chelsea Dagger
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Good ... Not insanely good

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

          Defensively they've been pretty alright, typical for an early Mourinho team. Attack has been very poor bar Martial.

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

          Is your brother in his full United kit watching the game? 😉

      • CostaCoffee
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Firmino and Sanchez both oop get in ya beaut

      • Delhidynamo
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Theo starts and Campbell not even on the bench..

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

          Don't mind Theo playing with Alexis up front. Alexis really needs a support striker to be any good there.

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

            Ramsey and Iwobi on the wings?

            Can't see it working out that way. Probably a 4-3-3 with Theo Sanchez Iwobi

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

          I'd take Campbell on loan at Sunderland.

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

            I'd take Kone permanently at Arsenal

      • Russell
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        No gradel or Mikh from the beginning, reckon gradel is second choice?

        1. thepeen555
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Think so or not match fit enough otherwise I would have to agree

      • Give The Todd Some Love
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Why on earth would you bring Gradel on for 10 minutes

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

          to screw your 1st sub?

          1. thepeen555
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            The only reason lol

        2. Eden Azzzar
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Feel sorry for u

          1. Give The Todd Some Love
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            thanks xx

        3. Thomas Magnum
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Troll Capoue owners

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

          To piss on Capoue benchers chips 😛

          1. Give The Todd Some Love
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            I talked Capoue up for the whole summer but don't actually have him lol

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

        Probably asked already but, is there a site for price changes that currently works?

      • n-doggg
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        When will the price rise sites (fpl statistic etc) be accurate?

      • Greenbackbøøg…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        GODDAMMIT GRADEL

      • Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Can't believe Gradel only coming on now

      • andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        If Guardiola likes ball playing defenders so much he needs to be putting in a £65m bid for Daley Blind to be honest.

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

          or a 100m bid for Bonucci

        2. ★Kuntheman★
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Agreed.

        3. Eden Azzzar
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          #buyEvans for 50 million

          1. Eden Azzzar
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Hahaha I've never seen a -1 before

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

            I plus 1'd then the -1 went away lol

        4. Big Sum
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          He likes Inverted Wing Backs too. Blind is excactly what he wants

      • Huddersfield
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Martial 3 Bonus Get in

        1. Rich_20
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          For what? Terrible system. He looked half asleep.

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

            2 assists are enough

      • stachman
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        How did Tadic look like yesterday? Keep him or drop?

        1. Give The Todd Some Love
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Their best player, keep

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

          Looked good. Points will come.

        3. Magic Man
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          keep

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

          he won MOTM and created most chances. I'm keeping.

        5. Give us a smile
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Keep him.

      • Dimen
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Bailly is savage!

      • Jay_
          9 years, 8 months ago

          WBA and Swansea the only 2 teams with a cleanie so far. 2/16

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

            Had three clean sheets this week.

            Two on the bench...

        • pax888
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          What's the best bonus point prediction site?

          One I've got doesn't seem to be doing it this season.

          1. Give us a smile
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            The official FPL website has bonus point predictions now.

        • Worzel Gummidge
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Tearing my team up to get the god that is Zlatan in my team. Been utter class.

            1. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              No, but he is Zlatan so he delivers anyways.

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

            lol @ smith

          • Wilshere Knowledge
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Wtf was that Zlatan? 😆

          • thepeen555
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            I hear u shouting just a shoot ibra

            1. thepeen555
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              *Well just shoot ibra lol