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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. Jereme Halliday
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Hoping Alli doesn't get subbed on

    1. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      He's on buddy, for Eriksen

      1. Jereme Halliday
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I'm not your buddy, friend.

  2. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Argh I so need these clean sheet points! Pleaseeee

  3. Jar Jar Winks
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    cech bellerin kos holding monreal theo santi shake coq oxlade sanchez

    1. raff97
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Wow Holding ahead of Chambers

  4. LAMB TEA
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    deulofeu to ramirez any gud?

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

    2. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Capoue?

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

      Not if he gets injured tomorrow

  5. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    CITY: Schmeichel; Simpson, Huth, Morgan (c), Fuchs; Mahrez, Drinkwater, Mendy, Albrighton; Okazaki, Vardy

    1. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      No Musa

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

        Good.

  6. cyclopropane
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Eriksen CS banked lol

  7. Kane Train
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Should I do Deulofeu to Capoue? Bolasie will surely take his spot thoughts?

    1. Fergietime
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      done it last night.

  8. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Capoue benched twice crew checking in. Just need to hope Swans/Burns don't concede & it's all good.

    1. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yup. Reminds me of Mahrez last season

  9. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Is Harry Kane alive?

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      No but his corners and free kicks will live on

  10. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Capoue with the step over and nutmeg

    He's running the game and crowd cheering like crazy

  11. A Team Of James McCleans
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Moreno on, oh god

  12. sidmhr
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Last week's bench: 23 points
    This week's bench: Jaku, Amat, Capoue, Evans (same as last week): 22 without bonus points

    Seriously feel like breaking something -_- -_-

    1. A Team Of James McCleans
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Jaku Capoue Amat Kingsley

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

      They'll probably be on the bench next week too

      1. sidmhr
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        They almost certainly will be. But at what point does this become ridiculous :/

    3. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      If you don't play Amat against Hull at home, then when do you expect to play him?

      1. Salfpilgrimlfc
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Jinx

      2. sidmhr
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I don't. He's supposed to be benched. But when Stones and Baines both fail, along with Courtois, it just doesn't feel nice

      3. sidmhr
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        That's why didn't play Amat. Still not too happy about Capoue though 😛

  13. TJ_777
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Holding Played!

    RIP people who got chambers

  14. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Lallana bandwagon derailrd

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

    Can hull at least conceed so I don't feel terrible about picking foster over jaku!

    1. Hakuna Juan Mata
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      this

    2. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I agree

  16. Tansey
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Swear Klopp's assistant is lowkey Lazar Markovic

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Explains a lot

  17. Mark-O
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Barkley or Coutinho for the next few fixtures? Gosh!

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

      Both frustrating to own, but I'd choose Barkley

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Cou is more explosive

  18. Areid13
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Ugh Mahrez and Schmeichel are both paying...

  19. Sebbo29
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Firmino not involved at all. Looks very inactive

  20. Goodricke
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    fabregas on for Matic

  21. Samwise the Brave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Any sign of Everton bringing Williams on?

  22. Frank Black
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    If Payet scores a double digit tomorrow i can see so many wildcards flying.

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Alli to Payet will be easy

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

    Jakupovic trolling. Dont play him next week

  24. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Too many CS still around

  25. Cluckfuster
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Capoue on the bench for the 2nd week in a row!

    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Same here, and McAuley and Jak!

      1. Cluckfuster
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Sheeesh! Sorry mate!

    2. stumanchuu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Same...was never gonna play him tho

      1. Cluckfuster
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        And next week?

  26. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    I've put a tenner on the Ox first scorer. 11/1. Dead cert.

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

      For people who dont understand betting... This means if you put £10 on as well you lose £10.

      1. Back on the horse
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        ha- you're probably right. it was a free bonus bet from betfair for betting on Ibra anytime scorer last night.

  27. One Man
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Nelito or sterling or firmino in....??

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

      Nolito!!

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

    Jakupovic (7) Capoue (11) Morgan Friend on my bench, this is going to be a good week for my bench again!

  29. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Fabregas on

  30. stumanchuu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    When will Benteke play?

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

      Next week