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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
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Gokan Tore the replacement

  2. KOLASINA(C)
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Tore, not Payet.

  3. Knowledgeable meerkat
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Ayew owners with capoue first sub. Ouch.

  4. Numb
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Hammy gone

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Thigh

      1. Numb
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        OK

    2. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Is his hamstring in the front of his leg? 😯

      1. Numb
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Should have had a ?

        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Nice recovery 😉

          1. Epic Fail
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            😀

      2. how now brown cow
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        That's a bad injury.

  5. bojack
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Ayew gone. 51 and out for me..

    Martial in I think.

  6. Mata-Is-The-Juan
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Tough for Ayew. Hope it's nothing serious

  7. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

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

    1. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Quad. But yeah, muscle pinged.

  8. Dinhosaur
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

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

  9. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Ayew mad bro?

  10. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Carroll has done nothing so far.

    I may just as well keep Gray.

    1. Worzel Gummidge
        9 years, 7 months ago

        *WHU have done nothing.

    2. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

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

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

      Ayew joking...

      Tough on him there hope he's alright.

    4. Magic Man
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

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

        1. Magic Man
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          thanks

    5. Would an idiot do that?
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Willian is god

      1. Podge
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Willian is life

    6. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months 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
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Capou against chelsea

    7. Lizard Lips
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

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

    8. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      The dream of saving the GW1 transfer dies once again.

    9. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

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

    10. How Mina You
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months 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
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Why would you make a transfer so early?

        1. How Mina You
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months 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
        9 years, 7 months ago

        That will teach you

      3. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Why the rush to make a transfer?

        1. How Mina You
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          (See above)

      4. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Your fault for making a transfer already for no reason

    11. Podge
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Costa Hazard Willian Ivan all looking buyable

    12. Goal Digger2016
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Costa yellow should exemplify Hazards full 90 min

    13. Stupendous
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months 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

    14. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

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

      1. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Vardy or Gray I'm thinking.

      2. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

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

      3. KOLASINA(C)
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Kun. Easy.

      4. Henryyy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Kun here mabye last call firmino 😛

      5. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        The one you think will score highest.

        1. Limbo
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Glib

      6. Reedy
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Kun away at Stoke isn't playing it safe

        I'm looking at Firmino or maybe even Lamela

      7. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Kun Firmino or Costa for me

      8. President Giggs
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Firmino

        1. Limbo
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

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

    15. Jafoole_88
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Real shame about Ayew. Almost picked up at the start

    16. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Matter of time before Chelsea score.

      1. TheGooners
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Agreed.

    17. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      diego close. good effort

    18. The Gambler.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Bye Ayew 🙁

      Hello Lamela 🙂

    19. KOLASINA(C)
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Is Feghouli suspended for next game too?

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Didn't know he was suspended?

      2. BRONALDINHO
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Ben Dinnery says it was a knock in training

    20. MoeZe3bi
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      how is Willian doing?

      1. TheGooners
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

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

    21. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

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