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

    Tony off

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

    I love Ibra. He should have gone for goal though.

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

    Is it idiotic to wildcard this week

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

      Depends on the team

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

      Sounds like a few people might be unless they happy with 8 points drop

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

      Depends on your current team

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

      I would say yes, undoubtedly

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

      Not really. It's been all guesswork up until now.

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

        Data from one gameweek includes a lot of guesswork.

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

      Could be 30 gws until next wc, so I'd say it's risky

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

        I did it in 3 last year and it turned out well

    7. Stevee10001
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      earliest should be GW3

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

    zlatan with balotelli moves

  5. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Alli ---> Lamela, Vardy ---> Zlatan -4? Yay or Nay?

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

      Probably but not yet, at least try wait to after tomorrow night. That's my plan

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

        Well it depends on price changes really

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

        If prices moving tonight then tes

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

      I'm going for same move but with Eriksen

      1. Tuchap - Lurker
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Struggling to choose between Lamela and Snodgrass...who'd have thought.

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

          Lamela easily

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

      already done

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

        Bit hasty

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

      I'd consider this, and have the same two players...could be some price movement in favorable direction with these moves.

    5. Arn De Gothia
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

    6. Black Panther
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I'm doing it, can only see things getting worse if I don't.

    7. osceola31909
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I'm in the exact position. And yes, I think I will. I had worried about the effect he would have on the rest of the squad, but Lamela and Redmond's performance yesterday show you can have him and Aguero without gutting the team.

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

      In the end I didn't quite have enough confidence picking Lamela over Alli but I think I'm going to make that transfer now.

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

    Smith it is

  7. KLOPPTOMANIA
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Vardy and Tadic

    to Ibra and Redmond?

    1. Dickie1898
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I have the same. Tadic was the best player on the pitch by far yesterday, points will come so im keeping.

      1. KLOPPTOMANIA
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Vardy to Martial a good option then?

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

          Martial is a midfielder this year, so we can't do that move.

    2. Dickie1898
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      You'll have to take a hit to do that so no I wouldn't. Giving Vardy the arsenal game. More concerned about Gray, with burnleys fixtures and lack of quality in final third... unsure what to do with him atm

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

    Last minute Foster and Ibra to Forster and Kane not looking good for this GW at least!

    Going to keep the faith though!

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Atleast you can captain Kane vs Palace 🙂

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

    Starting to realize that Ibra probably won't be worth it in terms of points, but every point he gets will knock you (non-owner) a tad further down the rankings. That alone is enough for me to put him in my team.

    1. Worzel Gummidge
        9 years, 8 months ago

        or every time he does nothing you climb the rankings

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

          With those upcoming fixtures, I'd rather not tempt fate.

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

        Agreed

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

        Very true. Not enjoyed watching this as a non owner knowing how high his ownership is.

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

        With the 9.5 mids coming back soon I agree. Not worth it.

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

        I'd rather play the game myself and finish last, than play out of fear and do well.

        1. Dragon Arcana
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Lad

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

          I prefer a good rank

      • Rich_20
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        We all knew he would do well, but for that price consistency is key. Tidy performance today, but he wont get that much space from other teams like today.

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

        As a non-owner, I've actually gained points on most since I've got Martial.

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

        I don't think it is about ownership, but sheer points. If Ibra scores more than your alternative, you'll go down in ranks. If your Kane or Vardy alternative out scores Ibra, you go up.

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

          But ownership determines by how many rankings you'll go up or down.

    2. waltzingmatildas
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I knew I'd regret vardy over ibra but oh well.
      Watching the hand it's actually martial that's interesting me now.....good fpl wise?

    3. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Managed to have the only 2 clean sheets in the league on my bench

    4. Jonny Sutt
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Next game week

      A) Heaton
      B) jak

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

        jak

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

      Lol @ Herrera owners

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

      Need 6pts from Firmino to keep up with rival and arch fantasy nemesis.

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

        can see a 10+ pointer from Firmino today

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

          Shh keep it own the low but I definitely agree

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

            *on*

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

        Is he building an unassailable lead midway through GW1?

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

          Yes. I beat him by 3 pts 2 years ago. 3 pts...

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

            I understand but it's a long season

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

              Haha i know i know.

      3. Jonny Sutt
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        No one other than me has him in my mini league!

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

        Firmino performance to save my week

    7. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Vardy Tadic to Ibra Redmond?

      1. KLOPPTOMANIA
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Or just Vardy to Martial?

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

          How does that work?

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

        Looks good

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

        Would be a great move 2 days ago.

      4. Gregor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Yep.

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

      Happy with Martial.. Hope he keeps the 3 BAPs! 😀

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

      Alli worth keeping another game right?

      Didn't look great at all but Palace...

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

        He admitted himself after inter friendly he was rusty. Will take a few games to get up to speed.

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

          Does that mean keep or sell? 😀

      2. Tommytour
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Yes its only been 1 GW

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

        Jup. Keep for now.

    10. Jay_
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Martial 39
        Ibra 37
        Rooney Mata 32

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

          Ibra gonna sneak the 3 isn't he

          1. Jay_
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Looks it, shot on target might do it

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

                Urgh

        2. A Team Of James McCleans
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Anyway to undo a transfer, made an unnecessary transfer (4.5>4.5) but I need at least 2 transfers now 🙁

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

            Nope lol

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

            Nope

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

            no, that's your fault for being knee jerky.

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

              Unfortunately this

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

            😆

            Not if you confirmed it mate.

          5. A Team Of James McCleans
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Grabban > Diomande seemed smart at 2.30 on Saturday not so much now lol

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

              Casual

            2. Woy of the Wovers
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              It was never smart

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

            Wildcard?

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

            I heard strongly worded emails can sway FPL...oh wait

            🙂

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

          Pig off

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

          So am I right in saying Martial got a flukey assist for Rooney then a basic pass to Ibra who then done something special? Not a case of great work to set goals up?

          1. Jay_
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Yep

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

              Yeah

            • Mr. Blonde
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Two complete flukes and I'm delighted!

            • Declan
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              They all count

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

                Yes but more in terms of should I be scared and getting him or not concerned

            • BRONALDINHO
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              exactly so

            • Worzel Gummidge
                9 years, 8 months ago

                Wouldn't call Ibras goal special either

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

                  Not seen it. Radio only

              • Rich_20
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                Was average.

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

              Can only mods do minus votes

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

              Depay coming on

              Can't wait to see him play as big things are expected from him

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

                For all of a few mins, should have been given longer really

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

                Big things were expected of him last year, amounted to nothing.

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

              Super Sunday

              When does the "Super" bit start?

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

                next game; firmino hatty

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

                  This would be nice

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

                Depends

              3. BRONALDINHO
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                in about 40 minutes

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

              Deserved MOM for Bailly, looks a quality signing.

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

                Just wait, he will show his real self from time to time

              2. A Team Of James McCleans
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                Good for a few reds probably

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

              I have the exact money to do Long out Ibra in. Would prefer to wait until after the City qualifier incase Aguero gets a dig. Any ideas on when prices will start moving??

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

                Why didn't you start with Ibra?

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

                  Unsure where to put my money outside of Kun. Kun Long Grsy seemed a decent starting point with cash ITB. Convinced now and no hits needed.

            • Royal5
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              People actually considering selling Vardy before Arsenal? An Arsenal without CB's. Leicester loves playing clubs when they can play deep and wait for the counter.

              1. Declan
                • 16 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                Koscielny will be back fwiw

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

                  Could be but surely rusty.

              2. Count of Monte Hristo
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                Exactly, that game is primed for Vardy returns.

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

                It could be Bellerin Mustafi Koscielny Monreal when Leicester play us.

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

                  Mustafi right in? Don't think so.

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

                    He's been training, Kos hasn't played with Holding either, and Chambers is a shambles.

                  2. Rusty Nail
                    • 10 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    Why not hes had a full preseason

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

                      Has he even signed?

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

                Yeah cos Zlatan

              5. S.Kuqi
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                Did you see Leicester vs Hull?

                Looked lazy and uninterested in collective way

                1. S.Kuqi
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  but high line should suit for vardy

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

                    Didn't look the best, but should've scored twice. An had the pen. Also, should be up for it against Arsenal considering him snubbing Arsene in the summer.

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

                I'd hold Vardy if I had him...

                Crazy how quickly people write players off after one poor showing on here.

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

                Arsenal the perfect opponents for a counter-attacking side.

            • The Finnisher
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              What are Kane owners thinking? Kane looks the better option next week but Ibra could be out of reach in no time

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

                He was dropping very deep by all accounts yesterday.

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

                Over the season Kane > Ibra

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

              Fellaini can't even make a 10 yard pass

            • GuillermoDickero
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              For those looking to get rid of Alli / Eriksen for Lamela, is anyone worried about Lamela's game time if Jaansen starts appearing in the starting XI?

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

                Lamela form player. Not going to lose his spot in a hurry.

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

                  Yeah he is a form player atm however, I'm not sure how they would set up if Kane and Jaansen played up front together. As Faver says, for the CL there's going to be a fair bit of rotation. If he's the form player then he might be rested in Bpl games?

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

                They have CL to play so rotation is likely so I just hope that Lamela will get bpl minutes