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21 August 2016 3515 comments
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The London Stadium hosts the final match of Gameweek 2 as West Ham attempt to settle in their plush new home.

Slaven Bilic’s side host a Bournemouth outfit who claimed a 4-3 victory in the same fixture just over a year ago, via a Callum Wilson hat-trick.

Looking at the West Ham teamsheet, Eddie Howe’s men will fancy their chances again.

The Hammers head into this encounter without both Andy Carroll and Dimitri Payet – the latter “felt something” after his appearance at Chelsea on Monday night, whilst Carroll has sustained a knee injury which will keep him out for a number of weeks according to Slaven Bilic.

As for the Cherries, they appear to have changed shape and seem to be going on the attack: Howe has introduced Ryan Fraser on the flank, with Lewis Cook dropping out.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. The Hindu Monkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    So.

    The safe two transfers

    Costa and Barkley.

    The differentials paradise transfers

    Benteke and Ozil

    Getting rid of Long and Sanchez. Rest of attack Aguero, Zlatan, Hazard, Townsend and Gaston "59 minutes all season" Ramirez

    Please advice fine sages

    1. NobleBlackman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I thought you left

    2. Jamie_GAWA
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Barkley and Benteke, best of both worlds

    3. UpperEchelonFC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Hey Hindu Monkey, I need your help cause I think I really screwed up my lineup.

      Valdes

      McAuley - van Dijk - Walker - Friend - Matip

      Firmino - Mkhitaryan - De Bruyne

      Aguero - Gray

      BENCH : Adrian - Gradel, Leko, Mousset.

      (1.4 in the bank cause I had Ayew and transferred him out too late after his injury and value drop...)

      Was trying to be too clever for my own good since I'm competing in a league with my friends. Should I use my wildcard? I kinda don't want to cause it's so early but maybe I have to? What do you think?

      1. The Hindu Monkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Oh dear. Where do you start. I think you have to take a hit. Mkhi and your cheap striker out for the likes of Barkley, tadic (who has also dropped, but will get points), Costa etc. Play 4 3 3 next week.

      2. jayzico
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I'd wildcard frankly. I did last week. No regrets.

  2. Son is Rising
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Who have people gone for captain today in Sky?

    Come on Wilson (c)!

    1. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season rc…
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Ibe & Adrian !

    2. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Payet 🙁

  3. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Is Watmore nailed?

    1. mikess
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Has a fair bit of competition but for time being I'd say so. He looks a threat

  4. mikess
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    When you loose your head to head to a Carroll C Aguero VC decision

    1. dcarlito
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Very loose decision, deserved to lose 😉

  5. Robe Wan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    There is a god.

    Mcaluey's 7 points off the bench for Caroll

  6. le flem
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    should i get rid of long? good fixture next week v sunderland

    1. Whazza
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      keep

      1. le flem
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        yep, thought so, cheers

  7. More Tragic
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    C'mon Bournemouth

  8. NobleBlackman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Let's see Wilson get on the scoresheet and Feghouli get some minutes

    1. Moore FPL
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Fegh not in squad

  9. Whazza
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Just realised you no longer need to press on your benched players to see their GW score, always found that annoying

  10. Van Klinkert Delarosa
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Looks like the FPL site added the monkeyscript to their league page, neat.

    1. BbBb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      What's the monkey script?

      1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        The Greasemonkey. The script that allowed you to see the captains, lives point, transfer, team value, cash in bank in one page.

        Script from someone in the Fiso community.

  11. PnutButterWolf
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    I thought Carroll was a steal at 6.5 but at least I get Capoue off the bench now. Will he have any price protection?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Just more transfers out needed.

  12. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    I really want to know Howe's thought process by starting Fraser ahead of Gradel, does he throw darts blindfolded?

  13. Shifty
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Thinking I can bank the second transfer putting me in a good position for international break hopefully. Thoughts on team?

    Foster Jaku
    Valencia Morgan Stones Friend Amat
    Hazard Lamela Redmond Firmino Capoue
    Ibrahimovic Aguero Gray

    A) Firmino > Barkley - seemingly on form, important part of Everton, great run of fixtures coming up, Lukaku back (he loves playing with Lukaku), surely a popular pick this week.

    B) Firmino > Tadic - played well against united, good stats, "explosion imminent", 3 decent attacking fixtures including Sunderland up next (they were so bad at the back today). But already have Redmond.

    1. Mongreloid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I'd go with A based on fixtures. That said I've got Tadic in my team and am currently lining up a replacement for Alli, which will be one of Barkley and Bolasie. Have you considered the latter?

      1. Shifty
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Nope but don't think i'll consider Bolasie with the wingers Everton have at their disposal.

  14. dhamphiir
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Best 4.5m defender?
    A. Evans/McAuley (I have Foster)
    B. Holding
    C. Collins
    D. Targett
    E. Soaure

    My team are
    Foster, Heaton
    Friend, Valencia, Amat, Pieters

    1. Mongreloid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I'm currently torn between McAuley and Holding. If you're pulling the trigger today then Evans shouldn't be in your thinking as you won't benefit from the price gain on McAuley that will come through tonight. I also have Foster and I'm leaning towards Holding for some insurance across the back line (I am also considering switching Alli for one of Barkley or Bolasie but don't know your mid lineup so can't really comment there)

      1. dhamphiir
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I agree with you. Evans had 2 yellows in 2 matches.
        I also leaning toward Holding after seeing his performance yesterday. Mertesacker has been rules out for several weeks and I think Chambers won't start the game.
        Arsenal signing new defender has been saga

  15. Mongreloid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Dropping Alli - who's the best replacement out of Barkley and Bolasie? Or is there someone else I should consider at 8.5m or under?

    1. True Blue
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      bolaise

      1. Mongreloid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        For differential potential? Worried if he's not nailed that I'll fall behind the bandwagon

    2. BbBb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Lamela if you have no other spurs coverage

      1. Mongreloid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Even with Everton's fixtures? Will LAmela outscore Barkley in your opinion?

        1. BbBb
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I just don't like Barkley.
          Lamela on corners and some set pieces and looks the most nailed of the spurs attacking mids at the moment. In great form, could have had 3 assists yesterday

    3. jayzico
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Lamela. Or Coutinho is looking the real deal.

    4. Yank Revolution
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Barkley is a good pick, nevermind the doubters

  16. True Blue
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    any thoughts on Benteke starting next week? Need to transfer out Vardy before his price falls

    1. BbBb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Nobody knows, but I'd say he'll start. Palace need something in attack

      1. True Blue
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        exactly my thinking...

    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      They have a cup game on Tues, decide after that

      1. True Blue
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        that makes perfect sense... thanks

  17. Worzel Gummidge
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Stuani too risk when playing 3-4-3 isn't it?

    1. BbBb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Yes, maybe a good shout for 3-5-2

  18. The Devil Wears Prada
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Hazard, Lamela, Redmond, Bolasie
    Aguero, Ibra, Lukaku

    Let's do this

    1. Blue Moon Evolution
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Looks good for the next few weeks

      1. The Devil Wears Prada
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Wish I had the funds for the safer option of Barkley instead of Bolasie, but he's an exciting player to own!

    2. jayzico
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      That'll be my frontline in a week. Sweet.

  19. BbBb
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    159 total score after 2 weeks, pretty happy so far

    1. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah. You bloody should be you show off little monkey

      1. BbBb
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Haha, sorry... my best ever start.
        Anyone here got better?

        1. Sebbo29
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          No-one is better than you bro

    2. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      we are happy that you are happy
      please also make sure to let us know when you are sad

      1. BbBb
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Sure, no probs

    3. Something Clever
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I personally couldn't care less.

      1. BbBb
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Well you cared enough to reply... So thanks

    4. myboycharlie
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Great start

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

    Hope west ham get battered

  21. Blue Moon Evolution
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    A.
    1)Barley and Lamela or 2)Tadic and Mahrez?

    B
    1)Koscielny and Baines or 2)Walker and Williams?

    Thanks

    1. The Devil Wears Prada
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      A 1
      B 1

  22. Tronity
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    How hard should I be trying to ship out Vardy as a non-Ibra owner?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Massive couch needed hard.

      1. Tronity
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        That's what's worrying me. Could be a goal fest against Hull.
        Would have to downgrade Townsend or Deulofeu to a £5m midfielder which isn't ideal but have 2FTs at least!

        1. Sebbo29
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          But Vardy has SWA at home next

          1. Tronity
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Hold off then do you think?!

            1. Sebbo29
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              I'd give him one more week if I had him.

    2. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I'm not bothered as a Vardy owner.. Want to give him at least 1 more week. Got a nice green without Ibra this week.

  23. davies
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone know where the away section is in this ground?

  24. micsway
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Looking at Stuani as a cheap 3rd striker (bench) but not sure why he didn't play last week. Anyone know?

    1. jayzico
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I also want to know this.

    2. davies
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Adomah was preferred I think (unless he wasn't on the bench)

  25. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Please help me choose a transfer for this week: (would appreciate more opinions)

    1 - Firmino to Barkley
    2 - Ramirez to bolasie
    3 - Kone to williams

    thanks!

    1. Blue Moon Evolution
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      1

    2. True Blue
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      1

  26. jayzico
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Barkley is tempting many. But when Lukaku is back he'll assist the assister.

    1. micsway
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Even on pens?

    2. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      and who will be the assister?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Barry

        1. Lord Flashheart
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          of course. barry , capoue, wanyama - the holy trinity

    3. jayzico
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      OK a bit rash. Assister at best. I'd far rather have Lukaku at 9 than inconsistent Barkley at 7.6

  27. Hypnos
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Damn gradel letting me down again

  28. Gascoigne8
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    A. Ibra / Diomande

    B. Rooney / Terry

    One week punt.

    1. Mongreloid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      A

  29. EDEN THE MAN
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Firmino---Barkley? yes or no

    As many opinions as possible pls

    Thanks

    1. The UnderAcheivers
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Barkley is on form and has better fixtures. If you can use the money in your team why not? Unless you have faith in firmino

  30. Francescoli
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    A) Barkley and Williams
    B) Tadic and Walker

    1. Blue Moon Evolution
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      A

    2. Sebbo29
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      B for me