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20 August 2016 2706 comments
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Next up this Saturday, there are five 3pm kick-offs to keep us entertained.

Burnley welcome Liverpool to Turf Moor as Philippe Coutinho looks to add to the two-goal haul that earned him in excess of 400,000 Fantasy Premier League transfers in last week. Sadio Mane misses out for the Merseysiders with a shoulder problem, allowing Daniel Sturridge to return to the XI. James Milner comes in for Alberto Moreno at left-back.

Swansea host Hull at the Liberty, with both sides hoping to build on Gameweek 1 victories. This one looks like being a battle of the dead-ball specialists – Gylfi Sigurdsson returns to the Swans’ XI, though the Tigers have a form playmaker of their own, after Robert Snodgrass fired home the winner against Leicester last Saturday lunchtime.

Harry Kane owners will be anxiously hoping he can banish his poor run of form without Mousa Dembele in the Spurs XI as Palace roll up to the Lane. Those holding Dele Alli have been dealt a bitter blow after he dropped to the bench to accomomodate new boy Vincent Jansssen.

Chelsea’s trip to Vicarage Road give Eden Hazard another opportunity to stake a claim for a place in our squads. With spot-kick duties back on side, another strong showing against Watford could make the Belgian irresistible. Willian misses out with a calf complaint for the Blues, allowing Pedro to start on the right.

At the Hawthorns, Tony Pulis has rolled out an unchanged XI for the visit of Everton. Ronald Koeman has named new boys Ashley Williams and Yannick Bolasie on the bench, with Romelu Lukaku also amongst the subs after shrugging off a heel problem.

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  1. piquiblanco
    10 years, 2 months ago

    This season's beginning reminds me of 2013, where most of the early bandwagons worked fairly well, rewarding the knee-jerkers and wildcarders. Could be the same this time, too.

    1. piquiblanco
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Great, now I'm having an anxiety attack because top of the page

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Haha

  2. Podge
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Chelsea are gonna win the league 😆

  3. Enzo the Baker
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Started Capoue for the second week straight ! 😀 Things you to afford a front line of Kun, Ibra and .. Kane :/

    1. Epic Fail
      10 years, 2 months ago

      😀

    2. Rolls-Royce
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Well done Enzo!

    3. Ziro
      10 years, 2 months ago

      You Sir, are a legend. hats off, seriously.

    4. v12w12
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Nice. Was in my draft up until last min! 🙁 well played

    5. Over Midwicket
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Haha this guy

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

      Same front line, except I didn't play Capoue...

    7. Enzo the Baker
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers all !

  4. Areid13
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hoping Mahrez is dropped for some odd reason tomorrow so Capoue can play

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

      Sentences I never thought I'd see

      1. Areid13
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Never ever

    2. MrZ
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Hoping the same haha.... plus the armband goes to zlatan 🙂

      1. Areid13
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I've got ibra (c) kun and gray so I've got plenty of points but I hate having points on my bench

      2. F_Ivanovic
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Or you could just, you know.... hope Mahrez does what you expect him to do and score a brace or better 😛

        1. Areid13
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah but leicester don't look great

    3. thepeen555
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Marhez would be dropped tonight as they the late kick off

      1. Areid13
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Oh right yeah well hoping for that

        1. thepeen555
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Me too vardy in my team at least he may take a penalty should they be given one

          1. Areid13
            10 years, 2 months ago

            both teams looked far from their best last week so could be a goal fest or a boring 0-0

            1. thepeen555
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Yes they were I'm Hoping goal fest as I don't have any LEI or ARS defenders

              1. Areid13
                10 years, 2 months ago

                I've got Schmeichel but I wasn't expecting a cs so I wont be disappointed if/when arsenal score

    4. Bartowski
      10 years, 2 months ago

      You'll find out in 10 mins...

      1. Areid13
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Gray and Albrighton hopefully

  5. Kane Train
    10 years, 2 months ago

    who makes way for Capoue ? Alli , Deulofeu or Townsend

    1. Areid13
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Deu or townsend, probably deu since he's a rotation risk

  6. Mark-O
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Quick survey

    Capoue gw2:
    1 for benched
    2 for played

    1 🙁

    1. Sailboats
      10 years, 2 months ago

      3 - captained

      1. Mark-O
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I don't believe!

      2. piquiblanco
        10 years, 2 months ago

        2 then.

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

      1 but will be getting him off the bench for Mane 😎

    3. Arteta
      10 years, 2 months ago

      1

    4. piquiblanco
      10 years, 2 months ago

      1,9% played, 3,2% benched

    5. DOG GOD IT - KEANE 16
      10 years, 2 months ago

      1

      And 1 for GW1 also

      But not complaining as his value is gonna rise

    6. devils advocate
      10 years, 2 months ago

      2 🙂

  7. Acquafresca
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Whatcha gonna do when Capoue comes for you

  8. Kalou
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Capoue this season's boydino?

    1. Royal5
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Looks like it.

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

    Nearly played my AOA chip this week to get Capoue in.

  10. Thomas Magnum
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Capoue makes me very depressed, please no Alli

  11. THE Wild Rover
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Lol @ people with Azpil in the team and Capote on the bench 😀

    Oh wait, that would be me. McAuley benched too 😎

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

      Ouch. Where is Capoue form coming from. 1 assist last year in most of a season played

      1. MrZ
        10 years, 2 months ago

        New tactic

  12. Royal5
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hazard doing anything at all?

    1. Podge
      10 years, 2 months ago

      waking up a bit yeh

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

    This is why you get Fletcher as a 5th mid, 2 or 3 pointer every week

  14. Jafooli
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Bright side is Chelsea CS gone.

    1. Royal5
      10 years, 2 months ago

      ^^

  15. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    McAuley and Capoue on my bench lol

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

    Started Capoue over Deufeau

    1. piquiblanco
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Smart. Good.

  17. willl
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Capoue = Boyd

  18. Hakuna Juan Mata
    10 years, 2 months ago

    if it stays 0-0, alli def coming on

  19. Del Griffith
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Is Capoue is this seasons Mahrez?

    1. Richd
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Lol

    2. The Donald
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Capoueinho > Mahrez

  20. Rococo
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Oh Capoue.....Gradel better not come near the pitch tomorrow 🙁

  21. Smythe
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Kane getting close

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

    Hmmmmm, just tailored my team towards 3-5-2. This is not looking good at all.

  23. Mull
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Barry goal.

  24. Numb
    10 years, 2 months ago

    BARRY

  25. Jay_
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Barry goal

  26. moz_1983
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Barrwagon!

  27. Thomas Magnum
    10 years, 2 months ago

    The funny thing is, is when we actually play Capoue the first player on the bench will score...

    1. Thomas Magnum
      10 years, 2 months ago

      And Capoue will blank

  28. Rainer
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Barry > the OOP Deulofeu

  29. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I have no alcohol in my home 🙁

    Might have to resort to nail polish at some point tonight

    1. Jafooli
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Window cleaner also works. Just finishing off a bottle myself.

  30. Ziro
    10 years, 2 months ago

    From these two GWs the lesson is to get cheap defs. Much more reliable.