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15 August 2016 3450 comments
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Gameweek 1 concludes at the Bridge, as Chelsea boss Antonio Conte becomes the final new manager to make his Premier League bow.

His opening task is far from straightforward. West Ham United arrive as opposition boasting one of the finest away records in the league under Slaven Bilic last season.

That included a 2-2 draw in the corresponding fixture, where goals from Manuel Lanzini and Andy Carroll earned the Hammers a point.

While Lanzini sits out tonight’s match through injury, Carroll is in the starting line-up although Dimitri Payet can only make the bench.

The Frenchman could yet see action and will surely post the biggest threat to Conte’s rearguard once on the pitch. His 28% ownership will certainly be desperate for him to make an appearance.

Chelsea have their own gamechanger in Eden Hazard. The Belgian starts for the Blues as he auditions for the heavy-hitter midfield role in our squads.

There’s no shortage of talent on show. We can only hope that translates to points and a Monday night spectacle.

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  1. Reedy
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Gokan Tore the replacement

  2. KOLASINA(C)
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Tore, not Payet.

  3. Knowledgeable meerkat
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Ayew owners with capoue first sub. Ouch.

  4. Numb
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hammy gone

    1. THE Wild Rover
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Thigh

      1. Numb
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        OK

    2. Davido989
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Is his hamstring in the front of his leg? 😯

      1. Numb
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Should have had a ?

        1. THE Wild Rover
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Nice recovery 😉

          1. Epic Fail
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            😀

      2. how now brown cow
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        That's a bad injury.

  5. bojack
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Ayew gone. 51 and out for me..

    Martial in I think.

  6. Mata-Is-The-Juan
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Tough for Ayew. Hope it's nothing serious

  7. camarozz
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Unbelievable Jeff. Brought ayew in for lamela Saturday eV. Rotten luck as per usual. Looks like hamstring

    1. Limbo
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Quad. But yeah, muscle pinged.

  8. Dinhosaur
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Knew I was too content with my team, had to get an injury.

  9. Make United Great Again
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Ayew mad bro?

  10. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Carroll has done nothing so far.

    I may just as well keep Gray.

    1. Worzel Gummidge
      10 years, 1 month ago

      *WHU have done nothing.

  11. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Can turn the footie off now.....no interest now 😀

  12. dcarlito
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Ayew joking...

    Tough on him there hope he's alright.

  13. Magic Man
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    @Berbs How do i check GW1 stats in the members area for that player you were talking about?

      1. Magic Man
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        thanks

  14. Would an idiot do that?
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Willian is god

    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Willian is life

  15. Jairzinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Week 2 seems as good a time as any to use all out attack?

    See what capoue is made of.

    Bench Friend (sun), Pieters (MCY) and Wasilewski (ARS, won't play)

    Thoughts?

    1. Sanchit
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Capou against chelsea

  16. Lizard Lips
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Regret doubling up on United defence with Shaw and not going with my gut instinct of Terry.

  17. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    The dream of saving the GW1 transfer dies once again.

  18. Woy of the Wovers
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I now dislike West Ham just a little bit more than I used to.

  19. How Mina You
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Really hope Ayew hasn't injured himself too badly and will be back next week - already made my transfer of Vardy to Kane so don't want to take a hit... And of course, hate to see a player injure himself

    1. 4vets
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Why would you make a transfer so early?

      1. How Mina You
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I was only planning to have Vardy for GW1 anyways and left 1m ITB to upgrade him to Kane

    2. The Gambler.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      That will teach you

    3. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Why the rush to make a transfer?

      1. How Mina You
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        (See above)

    4. Bubz
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Your fault for making a transfer already for no reason

  20. Podge
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Costa Hazard Willian Ivan all looking buyable

  21. Goal Digger2016
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Costa yellow should exemplify Hazards full 90 min

  22. Stupendous
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Oscar playing very deep. Not sure I can stomach this all season if only waiting for a penner.

    Willian Ivano Costa Haz ahead of him

  23. Limbo
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    What are peoples thought for GW2 captain? Play it safe and go with Kun? Ibra maybe?

    1. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Vardy or Gray I'm thinking.

    2. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      im going sanchez, i reckon that game will be a shootout which arsenal will probs lose

    3. KOLASINA(C)
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Kun. Easy.

    4. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Kun here mabye last call firmino 😛

    5. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      The one you think will score highest.

      1. Limbo
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Glib

    6. Reedy
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Kun away at Stoke isn't playing it safe

      I'm looking at Firmino or maybe even Lamela

    7. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Kun Firmino or Costa for me

    8. President Giggs
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Firmino

      1. Limbo
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers all. I'm having a go with Ibra. Though I'll be watching the Man U game before I confirm.

  24. Jafoole_88
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Real shame about Ayew. Almost picked up at the start

  25. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Matter of time before Chelsea score.

    1. TheGooners
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Agreed.

  26. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    diego close. good effort

  27. The Gambler.
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Bye Ayew 🙁

    Hello Lamela 🙂

  28. KOLASINA(C)
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is Feghouli suspended for next game too?

    1. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Didn't know he was suspended?

    2. BRONALDINHO
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Ben Dinnery says it was a knock in training

  29. MoeZe3bi
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    how is Willian doing?

    1. TheGooners
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Playing well...providing nice width on the right.

  30. JÆKS ⭐
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    A Costa 1 pointer would be great so he could be my differential next week!