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Following a successful opening weekend for two of our three differential picks, with Nathan Redmond and Gaston Ramirez registering a goal and an assist respectively, we’re now backing Man City’s rejuvenated winger and two fresh faces at Swansea and West Brom to shine.

Raheem Sterling

Having struggled to make an impact in his first season at the Etihad, Raheem Sterling has looked a player reborn under new City boss Pep Guardiola. After winning the penalty which Sergio Aguero converted in the 2-1 win over Sunderland last Saturday, he also claimed two assists in the 5-0 victory against Steaua Bucharest in midweek.

Currently sitting in just 2.4% of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) squads, Sterling, who is available at a very reasonable 8.0, looks primed to continue his good form as the Citizens travel to the Bet365 Stadium tomorrow to take on Stoke.

The Potters took a point from their opening day clash at Middlesbrough, but will once again be without the injured Jack Butland this weekend. Mark Hughes’ side have failed to register a shut-out in their last eight matches with the England keeper on the sidelines, so Guardiola’s men look to have a good opportunity to continue their scoring form against veteran Shay Given tomorrow afternoon.

Sterling appears to be benefitting from Guardiola’s tactic to move his full-backs into central midfield areas, allowing the former Liverpool player the chance to take on his opponents in a one-on-one situation with plenty of room to work in. With the 21-year-old’s confidence seemingly back, he may again prove central to the City attack.

Fernando Llorente

Following a hugely encouraging Premier League debut, which saw the Spaniard register four of his six goal attempts on target, more than any other forward, Fernando Llorente looks a great option ahead of Hull’s visit to the Liberty Stadium.

The former Sevilla striker, whose current ownership stands at just 3.5% in FPL, is one of several interesting mid-priced forwards available at 6.5, and appears assured of a starting berth against the Tigers after Swansea boss Francesco Guidolin revealed club-record signing Borja Baston will miss tomorrow’s match due to a thigh injury.

The Welsh side appeared to play to Llorente’s strengths in their 1-0 win at Burnley, registering 28 crosses, only bettered by Southampton’s 31 in Gameweek 1, seeing the Spanish international register four headed goal attempts. Standing at six foot five inches tall, the likes of Modou Barrow, Wayne Routledge and Jefferson Montero will surely continue to search for their new striker in the box given his obvious height advantage.

The fact that Gylfi Sigurdsson should return to Swansea’s starting XI tomorrow should also see improved quality coming from set-pieces, providing another possible source of joy for Llorente.

Having earned the assist for Leroy Fer’s winner last weekend, the Spaniard should be presented with another solid opportunity to get amongst the points against a Hull side that allowed four big chances in their 2-1 win against Leicester, the joint highest number allowed in Gameweek 1, along with Bournemouth.

Matt Phillips

Arriving from QPR this summer, Matt Phillips appears to be the ideal wide man for West Brom. The Scotland international is capable of delivering real quality into target man Salomon Rondon, while he also possesses a reasonable goal threat, having scored eight goals in 44 matches in the Championship last season.

In his last Premier League campaign in 2014/15, Phillips created a chance every 54.9 minutes, better than the likes of Sadio Mane (56.2), Ross Barkley (62.6) and Yannick Bolasie (64.2) – players who have all had a season registering at least nine assists over the last two campaigns.

Tomorrow, the 5.5-priced Phillips, who is owned by just 0.3% of FPL bosses, will face an Everton defence that is likely to still be a work in progress, with new manager Ronald Koeman operating with a three-man defence in Gameweek 1. Of the eight chances the Toffees conceded against Tottenham last weekend, six came down their left side, so Phillips, who should start on the right wing for Pulis’ men, may be able to cause some problems up against Leighton Baines.

For a team not known for its attacking play, the Baggies totalled a respectable 13 goal attempts in their opening day victory at Crystal Palace, and with Saido Berahino and Rondon showing signs of a partnership developing, Phillips could also benefit and emerge as key to his side’s prospects in the final third.

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  1. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Pick 1 to play from

    Morgan (ARS) (4-3-3)
    Townsend (tot) (3-4-3)

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Townsend. That's my idea 🙂

    2. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Townsend

    3. Flying Assassins
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Townsend

    4. Mo Salah No Mane
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Townsend

    5. Bucky Barnes
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Andy Townsend all day long

  2. allthewine
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Coutinho as captain or play it safe with Kun?

    1. Blame It On Rio-ddermorten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Kun.

    2. Flying Assassins
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Kun

    3. Mo Salah No Mane
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Kun

    4. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Serge

    5. top556677
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Coutinho triple captain!

      1. allthewine
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Haha, thanks for all the replies 🙂

  3. Blame It On Rio-ddermorten
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Koné injured. No need to replace him when I can play Evans instead, even though it means having both Foster and Evans against Barkley, right?

    Fpl says he's expected back next week, and I already transfered out Ayew.

    Or would you replace Koné for a hit?

    1. Teror
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Not for a hit, fam!

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Keep him

    3. Trigg ⭐️
      10 years, 2 months ago

      You know the rule - no defenders out for a hit

    4. Blame It On Rio-ddermorten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks, guys! Good luck this weekend!

    5. thunder_mike
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Play Evans, Barkley wasn't great last week. Got lucky with a FK.

  4. Teror
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Who should I captain?

    A. Aguero

    B. Firminio

    C. Hazard

    1. Trigg ⭐️
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A is the safe pick

      1. Teror
        10 years, 2 months ago

        But which pick will most likely bring me the most points?

        1. Respect My Authoritah
          10 years, 2 months ago

          A

        2. Trigg ⭐️
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Can't ignore an in form Aguero

          1. Bucky Barnes
            10 years, 2 months ago

            I think European form doesn't always translate to league form

    2. Blame It On Rio-ddermorten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero.

    3. Flying Assassins
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A

  5. Trigg ⭐️
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Who thinks City will keep a CS @ Stoke?

    1. Ha.
      10 years, 2 months ago

      o/

    2. Jazz!
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Me. Pep's City will keep 75%+ possession. I don't see Stoke doing too much with the 25% they'll have. Can't score if you don't have the ball 🙂

      1. Trigg ⭐️
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Leicester 2015/16 say hi 😉

        1. Jazz!
          10 years, 2 months ago

          They had more than 25% possession 😉 Seriously though, I fancy a CS.

      2. Ha.
        10 years, 2 months ago

        O.G.

      3. ★Kuntheman★
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Exactly 🙂

    3. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Think they've got a decent chance, but not really expecting one. Still playing Stones.

    4. Azathoth
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Crouch hat-trick.

      1. Ha.
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Never heard of him

    5. Reedy
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Nu-uh. Arnie to do the damage! 🙂

      1. Trigg ⭐️
        10 years, 2 months ago

        That's the thing, they have got dangerous players!

        I am torn on this one.

  6. Flying Assassins
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Play? (playing A.Valencia)

    A) Redmond B) Friend

  7. Mo Salah No Mane
    10 years, 2 months ago

    A. Friend
    B. Amat
    C. Stones

    Please pick 2
    Thanks

    1. Teror
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B + C

      1. Mo Salah No Mane
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks
        You don't think city will be a bit tired and thus concede?

        1. Teror
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I have a good feeling about Citeh this week.

          1. Mo Salah No Mane
            10 years, 2 months ago

            I'm going with your feeling then 🙂

  8. Mull
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I was thinking of starting Friend over Stones but when I looked at Stoke's attacking record vs the top 6 teams they weren't as good as I thought they were.

    They scored only 9 goals and were shut out by their opponents 6 times in the 12 games.

    1. The Hustle Is Real
      10 years, 2 months ago

      U think i should keep kdb then?

      1. Mull
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yes. Very nice differential and it won't be long before everyone starts considering him.

        1. The Hustle Is Real
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks.. im kind of dying i have redmond haz and and kdb away. Dreading this week

    2. Flying Assassins
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Play Stones

  9. Mainoo Magic
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Best (c) choice from the below, currently on ibra:
    A. Kun
    B. Ibra
    C. haz

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B

  10. Ham S
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Rooney or Vardy for this week

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Rooney

  11. Heavy Soul
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Williams over Stones or Friend? I'm concerned about a cameo appearance for 1 pt.

  12. Stats Don\'t Lie
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Captain:

    A)Hazard
    B)Firmino
    C)Kun
    D)Lamela

    1. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Lamela could be a good punt, Firmino is a good option too - depends how brave you're feeling 🙂

    2. JUDGYJAY
      10 years, 2 months ago

      C

  13. adamj7111
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Go with Capoue H ( Chelsea ) or Ibe A ( West Ham ) as my 4th mid ?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Ibe

  14. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Best defender to bring in for 4.9m?

    Was thinking either Collins or Everton’s Holgate…looking for the best fixtures

    Cheers

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Friend or Evans

      1. Arvin-ation
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Already own Evans. Confident Middlesbrough can keep clean sheets?

        1. Respect My Authoritah
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Yes

    2. George Agdgdgwngo
      10 years, 2 months ago

      find the extra 0.1m for Williams.

      This is why i'm thinking of doing Morgan > Williams tonight. The 0.1m price drops really hurt at this point of the season.

  15. Sheeeit
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    If Ibra (C) comes off tonight I think ill be in line for a smug weekend. if it doesn't, I'll be watching the city game tomorrow from behind the sofa.

    1. Ha.
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero hatty and you be like sheeeit

      1. Sheeeit
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Too right!

  16. Psycho
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Foster
    Friend - Valencia - Stones
    Lamela - Redmond - Deulofeu - Hazard
    Gray - Aguero (C) - Vardy

    Heaton, Feghouli, Fuchs, Souare

    A) Fuchs -> Baines or Walker.
    B) Save.

    1. Mull
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Save. Your 3 defenders all have good fixtures and keeping Fuchs for Swansea(H) next week seems like a good idea.

    2. JUDGYJAY
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B - leaving Feghouli then?

      1. Psycho
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I have £1.5m ITB. Could do Vardy -> Ibra/Kane too.

  17. JUDGYJAY
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Foster (Heaton)
    Stones/Baines/Friend (Pieters/Kone)
    Hazard/Firmino/Tadic/Cabaye (Feghouli)
    Aguero/Vardy/Gray

    Should I:
    A - swap Kone for Amat, Collins or McAuley
    B - swap Feghouli for Phillips
    C - make a different change
    D - keep my free transfer?

    1. nibby
      10 years, 2 months ago

      D n Start Fegouli for cabaye

      Mind helping me out below?

  18. George Agdgdgwngo
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Williams to play this week?

    1. nibby
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Curious to know if he'll start

  19. Viprin
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Will Feghouli start? If so then who should i change him for? Have 1FT
    My mids: Tadic Hazard Lamela Ibe Feghouli

    1. nibby
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Not sure wheather he'll start. Might consider gaston ramirez.

      Mind helping me below?

    2. JUDGYJAY
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'm considering Phillips - they have 2 home games in a row.

  20. nibby
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Morgan to who (need for nxt 4-5 weeks):

    A) Jagielka (is he nailed?)
    B) Others within 5m (Suggest plz)

    Current def : Stones - Friend - Evans - 4m

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Williams

    2. JUDGYJAY
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Williams

    3. Viprin
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Williams

  21. JÆKS ⭐
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Those going without Ibra, are you looking to bring him for the game against Hull or opting for Martial or Rooney instead, or just don't bring anyone in at all?

    1. MrMaverick
      10 years, 2 months ago

      if kane stays fit for the whole season, I won't own zlatan at any pt during the season

      1. Trigg ⭐️
        10 years, 2 months ago

        United DGW?

        1. MrMaverick
          10 years, 2 months ago

          spurs dgw?

          1. Trigg ⭐️
            10 years, 2 months ago

            How do you know it will be the same GW?

            1. MrMaverick
              10 years, 2 months ago

              how do you know it won't?

              1. Trigg ⭐️
                10 years, 2 months ago

                If you want me to be specific - United DGW that isn't a Spurs DGW?

                Happy?

          2. Ha.
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Hull DGW?

      2. Epic Fail
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Bookmarked.

        1. Trigg ⭐️
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Bookmark to be used in GW3.

    2. Ha.
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Bringing him in tonight, pending an awful display / injury / suspension.

    3. CarrollsPonytail
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Martial instead possibly. I don't want to drop Vardy when he will have Swansea at home the same week.

    4. Mull
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Not going to bring anyone it at all. Prefer Aguero or Hazard for the armband that week and I feel like it's a waste if I buy an £11m striker and don't captain him for a few weeks.

    5. Grounderz
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Bringing in Martial in place of the injured Mane.

    6. Harper_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      If he scores only one then no, if he scores more then probably yes.

    7. Dezrar
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I think Rooney is going into my team in the next few GW's (100% if he is on pens)... Much cheaper than Ibra & will always be involved (you'd hope!)

  22. legendaryjordan
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Lamela vs Lallana? How do I decide which one to pick. It's so difficult

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Lamela

      1. legendaryjordan
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Alright I will trust you. This is on you 😉

    2. Reedy
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Lamela. He looks more involved with Dembele out. Lallana usually struggles for goals and I think he is more likely to be outshone by his teammates at the moment.

      1. legendaryjordan
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Fair enough. decision made. Thanks.

    3. JUDGYJAY
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Lamela - 100% nailed.

  23. CarrollsPonytail
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Pick 2:

    A - Baines
    B - Stones
    C - Amat

    1. JUDGYJAY
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Tough - I'd play A & C this week.

      1. CarrollsPonytail
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers. This is my preference I think.

    2. ZLATAN'S PONYTAIL
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Zlatan's is better 😉

    3. Gizzachance
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B & C

      1. CarrollsPonytail
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks. Why Stones over Baines?

  24. Scotty B
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Courtois
    Stones Amat Shaw
    Routledge Firmino Ramirez Hazard
    Ibrahimovic Aguero Gray
    Subs Jaku Redmond Friend VVD

    Good to go or swap Gray>Llorente?
    Starting XI & bench look right?

    Cheers

  25. Delhidynamo
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Play McAuley or Friend?

    Foster in goal

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Friend

      1. Delhidynamo
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Hate the gk behind him

  26. bobbins
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hmm... not very happy with wildcard team. (I was on holidays last week :-))

    De Gea (Jaku)

    Valencia - Baines - Azpil - Stones - Amat

    Payet - Hazard - Firmino - Deulofeu - Wanyama

    Kun - Rondon - Diomande

    0.9 ITB

    I'm thinking defense is too strong, and forwards are a bit light obviously. I'd have to make a lot of sacrifices to get to Ibra or Kane though.

    I guess I should drop Valencia given I have DDG, upgrade Deulofeu to Barkley?! (is that an upgrade 🙂 I can't stand him!)

    Any other thoughts?!? Thanks!

    1. Ha.
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Wanyama?!

      1. bobbins
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Haha... true. Although for 5m if he's a guaranteed starter I'd prefer him to Dier. That was the thinking anyway.

        (don't think I'll be getting another top 2k this year! :-))

        1. Ha.
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Capoue says Hi

          1. bobbins
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Okay 🙂 Didn't want to jump on the bandwagon, but makes sense!

    2. Trigg ⭐️
      10 years, 2 months ago

      If you are on a WC just get Foster.

      Outstanding value

      1. bobbins
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Good shout. And keep Valencia then. Always want cover in a Mourihno defense.

    3. Jamie_GAWA
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Why on earth would you get a 5m mid like Wanyama??

      Why not just get Capoue??

    4. ZimZalabim
      10 years, 2 months ago

      very unbalanced squad too weak front line. defo need kane vardy or ibra alongside kun.

  27. adamj7111
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Ibe or Capoue as my 4th mid ?

    1. Mull
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Capoue is not a 4th mid. Last week is an outlier.

      1. adamj7111
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Ibe was subbed off with 20 mins left.

      2. adamj7111
        10 years, 2 months ago

        You cost me 10 points mate.

  28. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Tough choice this.

    A) Redmond, plays away but better stats
    B) Gray, plays at home but worse stats

    Currently on B.

    1. Ha.
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B

  29. Golden Oldies
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Some reason my team value is 100.1m even though no one has gone up in price??!!

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Foster owner?

    2. Lawrø
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Foster

    3. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      They will have gone up in price, just not in sale price yet - you need a 0.2 rise to get 0.1 profit.

      Is your 'keeper Foster?

    4. Reedy
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Reported 😉

  30. Gizzachance
    10 years, 2 months ago

    A mane to payet for hit or
    B amat 1st sub
    C capoue 1st sub
    {if mane doesnt start} cheers