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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. Mikeharbrw
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Is firmino still on?

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Apparently so

    2. faver
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      yep, divock on the field also

    3. Give Me the Mane
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Still on? He's still playing

    4. Max Gradel to the grave
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Wouldn't fault you for thinking otherwise

  2. Adriano
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Is Firmino close to dropping?

    1. piquiblanco
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Not at all.

    2. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      He will this week

  3. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Kane Yellow, Alli on for Eriksen

    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      F**k off Harry.

  4. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Alli on for Christian, great stuff Poch!!

  5. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Nightmare week for me...

  6. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    a Heaton CS would be lovely

    or a Firmino goal

  7. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Coutinho is terrible

  8. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Coutinho must be on minus 50 baps

  9. BRKFCTrueRover
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Not exactly going to plan and capoue is quickly becoming an annoying source of points on the bench!

  10. Thomas Magnum
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    NO ALLI NO, BAD ALLI

  11. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Moses on for pedro

  12. Numb
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Foster / Heaton combo looking good

  13. Mickey Tyrion™
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    ML rival is gonna luck into McCauley off the bench and having to start Jaku because of Lloris injury. Incredible luck here.

    1. money face bandwagon
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      if lloris played he will get a cs too

  14. Jonny HOW SON?
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Coutinho is useless

  15. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Coutinho has been shocking

    1. Swan - Villa Proud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      At least some will make 0.1 SV out of it :). Like Arnie last year

  16. Jamie_GAWA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Please Alli get an assist, just an assist will do

  17. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Need me some Lamela points

  18. Mr. Grv
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Did deulofeu do anything ??

  19. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Janssen just blew a massive chance

  20. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Chelsea and Liverpool losing to scrubs, Spurs struggling against Palace... probably a two horse race for the title this season then.

    1. Big Sum
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Arsenal and?

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Arsenal? 😆

        Nil poi.

    2. The Chosen One...
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      still think Arsenal will challenge

  21. FISSH
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    coutinho wtf is he doijng

  22. Swan - Villa Proud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Will he looking for a one week punt before GW4 wildcard. Firmino(10m to spend) or Deulofeu (8m to spend ) to go. Who for?

  23. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Alli so close to an assist within 1 min. PLEASE SCORE ALLI

  24. Shifty
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Firmino > Barkley on the cards

    Those fixtures, he's gonna be brought in by the masses.

  25. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Jansen misses chance.

  26. faver
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    gray hatty looks possible. this guy is on fire

  27. Numb
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Hazard missed chance

  28. Blue Moon Evolution
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Fischer>Capoue

    Is it worth it to take a hit?

    He'll be in my XI and a long term player

    1. piquiblanco
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah!

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      If he scores again next week, yeah.

      1. Blue Moon Evolution
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Think so too
        Because I will get a single point from Fischer at most

  29. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Firmino->Pogba incoming

    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I like it!

  30. Jay_
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Chelsea should have had a pen