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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.

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  1. Jay Jay Okocha
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    People without Zlatan are insane

    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Err

    2. Worzel Gummidge
      9 years, 11 months ago

      LOL. Could argue the opposite

  2. The Royal Robin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    So glad I decided not to do Kun + Vardy and actually went for Ibra.

  3. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Andy's Allstars would like to officially welcome Zlatan Ibrahimovic to the club.

    When asked by the press what Zlatan could bring, the manager answered "goals from anywhere, cheeky kung fu assists, freekicks and nailedonness, hell I might even give him penalties".

    To fund this move the club had to lose Jamie Vardy and Christian Eriksen at a cost of 4 points. Andy went on to say "Sure we've lost 4 points but that's nothing for the comfort of owning Ibrahimovic and getting to watch that silky footwork week in week out".

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I for one hope Andy regrets it.

    2. Johnny Drama
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Haha!

    3. ZLATAN'S PONYTAIL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Andy does not add Zlatan.

      Zlatan adds himself to your team.

      I kept a few extra quod to not have to make a double transfer.

    4. Jamie_GAWA
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Why get rid of Eriksen, they are playing CPL next week

      Think your making a few mistakes mate but it's your game

    5. davies
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      You've done it?

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Not quite yet 😉

        1. Da Kril
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Fascinating — watching the rational FPL manager fight it out with the crazed ManU fan inside Andy's head.

          Who will win? What sort of odds are people laying on this? 🙂

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

      Great post!

  4. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Meanwhile waiting for Arse-Liverpool game everyone please fix your team links please 🙂

    1. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Done, cheers

    2. The Man Pastore
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      done 🙂

  5. Worzel Gummidge
    9 years, 11 months ago

    How does Ibra taste?

    1. Jay_
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Needs to drink some more pineapple juice.

      1. Banana Shaqiri - HMD, PUP
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Haaa

    2. Rich_20
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Bit jammy

    3. Ziro
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      With his tongue?

  6. The Royal Robin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    54 to go pre-baps with Firmino and Haz to go. Steady.

    1. Worzel Gummidge
      9 years, 11 months ago

      You da man

    2. Magic Man
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      same as me 🙂

    3. Veggente85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Same players left, 65 pre-baps 😛

      1. ZLATAN'S PONYTAIL
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Boss

  7. Johnny Drama
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Even if no CS I'm a happy Valencia owner, he looked pretty good

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Agreed

    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Congratulations 🙂

    3. Veggente85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Yes, good to stay in the team.

    4. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah was like a winger at times, particularly in first half.

  8. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Do ye reckon there will be price changes tonight?

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Surely after tomorrow's game.

  9. The Royal Robin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    What's the current average?

    1. Jay_
      9 years, 11 months ago

      30

  10. Syd.
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    My midfield

    Mahrez - Martial - Redmond - Firmino 🙂

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Nicely chosen.

    2. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Oh and Capoue on the bench 🙂

    3. Jay_
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Beautiful

    4. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Nice

    5. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Same but Lamela instead of Martial

      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Nice

    6. Veggente85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Masterful.

    7. Rich_20
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Nice one

    8. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Impressive

    9. Jamie_GAWA
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      1 lucky pen and 2 lucky assists, I like it!

      Well done though, what's your total points?

  11. reece
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Liverpool to beat Arsenal up next

  12. Slam
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Wow, that game apparently doubled my rank 😕

  13. Rolls-Royce
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Never doubt Zlatan. NEVER.

  14. Ziro
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    A bit for Ibra not worth it at this stage. Wait for tomorrow's match at the least.

    As it stands, I am not getting him unless he repeats with a goal in GW2.

    1. Think
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      With you

  15. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    I'm not so much worried about Zlatan's performance, more worried about the reaction to the goal and incoming price rises making him even more difficult to fit in.

    Need Sanchez to fire now.

  16. Garlana
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    a little annoyed by the Bournemouth goal, but i just checked my league and alot of the other players doubled up on utd defence 😛

  17. Moyesinho
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Zlatan nearly scored a FK, set up a chance Rooney should have scored from and scored from a long range shot. He is probably first choice on penalties too. Not having him is crazy.

    1. Magic Man
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Bou had a right back at centre half

    2. Boydinho
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      It's not

    3. Redhulkster
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      This

    4. Worzel Gummidge
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah, it really isn't.

    5. devils advocate
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      And he was away from home.

      Haters gonna hate. 😉

  18. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Sanchez scoring 2 goals, will make me reconsider my whole team to fit him!

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I want more consistancy before considering him. Too hot and cold

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        true

  19. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    I find it funny all the people still playing down Zlatan as an option saying he was bossed all game and only had one shot etc. The fact is the guy scores goals, it's proven. He has 8 points today and barely did anything. Just like in the Community Shield. I don't care about his stats, only the fact he scores goals. (non owner)

    1. Jay_
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Totally agreed. Hit required I feel.

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

        Agree. He also scored against Leicester after having a poor game. Here is the thing. He just scores. Period. That is huge. I will buy him.

    2. Ziro
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      If you think he'll keep scoring, then get him. I don't think he will, so won't. Simple.

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Why dont you think he'll keep scoring? Honestly dont understand why anyone would think that

        1. Ziro
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Schevchenko gives me hope. As does Memphis. 😉

          Granted Zlat is proven over time, but let's just say it's my gut. And I like to follow mine.

        2. Ziro
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          But I understand the temptation and good luck to you if it works out well for you.

    3. Zikry
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Diomande had 8 points too, must have!

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Oh my days, how is that the same thing?

        1. FPL Blow-In
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          It's not at all

    4. ZLATAN'S PONYTAIL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      This. Didn't have him but brought him in already. He scores all types of goals.
      Will only increase his return with better service.

    5. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      He could win the golden boot this season and still be thought of as a rubbish pick by some on here.

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        It's bizarre. Some serious denial going on. I dont even own him but am happy to say I made the wrong decision

        1. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          It always happens on here, different opinions, loyalties to clubs etc. Can get a bit silly sometimes. I feel going for Vardy was still a good call in my team, because he really could have had a few, but I never doubted Ibra as a pick. Just couldn't afford him 🙂

    6. Luca Toni
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Agreed, I don't own him and being Manchester United fan i regret it.
      For people who say, he doesn't do anything they are blind ..
      He doesn't get involved too much in game but when he gets involved he is deadly dangerous..
      1 Free Kick, 2 Potential Assist to Rooney, 1 Wonder Goal eventually .. what else you need..

      1. devils advocate
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        His movement is also impeccable, but those who know nothing about football and just watch the ball wouldn't see that.

        He also is a tireless worker up front and was a constant hassle for the CB's. Not to mention the numerous times his chest down and flicks released those around him to start the attack.

        Club bias is blinding at times, however I'm a little older I guess, and with that comes the ability to acknowledge when another team's player is a class act.

        Now I'm off to hide behind the sofa whilst Sanchez plays, lol.

    7. devils advocate
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Exactly this.

      Just like Aguero sometimes only returns 6-9 pt'ers, however you pay the premium for him because he is a consistent goal scorer that is often a 'safe' captain option and is capable of explosive returns from a brace, hat-trick, and assists.

      Ibra will join Aguero in this bracket for sure. If he doesn't I'll host the MOTD in my tidy whitey's. lol.

  20. SW6
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    First goalscorer predictions for Arse - Live please?

    1. reece
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Mane

    2. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Walcott. Tired legs etc.

    3. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Firmino(O.G.)

    4. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Firmino

    5. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Mané

    6. faver
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      theo to start 7.5 bandwagon

    7. *sigh*
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Mane

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

      Coutinho 100%.

      He always scores when the masses largely ignore him, lol.

      I'm very tempted by those 9/1 odds.

  21. Dušan Citizen
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Seems like BOU signs Marc Wilson. There could be another starting 4.0 def. 🙂

  22. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Keep Gradel?

  23. Melvin Udall
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Guess Rooney for 9 million wasnt so bad after all.

    1. Pasqualinho
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Rooney's not a bad pick - you just need to know when to get rid.

      1. Think
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        He always scores in patches better to get him now.

    2. Melvin Udall
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      True and with rooney on pens will that extra two and a half million for Zlat get you that many more points by season end? That money could almost turn your townsend into a Hazard.

      1. devils advocate
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Zlatan will be on pens 100%.

  24. Flynny
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Zlatan owners....

    Are you captaining zlatan v saints??

    Or Kun at Stoke??

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Kun for sure

    2. *sigh*
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Kun v 40 year old Shay Given? Yes please

  25. pablo discobar
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Having watched the highlights of yesterdays games, Gray looked more involved than Negredo. Other than the goal Negredo did not do a lot. But goals are the important thing. Burnley overall looked very very poor.

    I'm considering switching Gray to Rondon, who has the fixtures and was involved throughput

  26. Sánchez
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Just wait till Zlatan has a home game.
    None of this needing pens stuff like Aguero.

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Zlatan + Aguero will stay in my front line all season, barring injuries.

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

      Lol

  27. The Royal Robin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    What pos is Firmino being played in today?

    1. Springbank
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      False 9,

    2. Magic Man
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      false 9

  28. DarylT
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Chill guys... zlatan just scored one not five goals..

  29. Springbank
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    I think I need 4 goals from Hazard tomorrow to make up for my Saturday morning strike of genius of Mahrez,Lamela,Redmond,Ibra > Hazard,Towsend,Tadic,Vardy !!!
    #confident

  30. Game of Throw_ins
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Come on mane. Hat-trick time !

    1. Think
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Will be cruel I picked him to do so but due to site not working properly I end up playing him on bench with Fletcher the 4th midfielder. Still want him to score though, I m happy with 60+ Hazard