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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. Russell
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Ozil a good shout to bring in?

    1. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      I have for Payet.

    2. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Yes, class player

    3. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Yep

    4. gauzah
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Hold. Wait until he gets going again, Arsenal have looked quite poor.

      1. Z
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Probably because they've been without Özil 😉

  2. red devil 7
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    On WC , Nolito or Sterling?

    1. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Nolito

      1. red devil 7
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        but is he nailed to start?

        1. Syd.
          • 17 Years
          10 years, 11 days ago

          Well it's between him and Navas

          1. MrMaverick
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 11 days ago

            navas came on for nolito after 60 mins v sunderland, noltio came on for navas after 60 mins v stoke

            though nolito's two goals might just seal it

            1. Syd.
              • 17 Years
              10 years, 11 days ago

              Personally I wouldn't have any of them Agureo is enough City attacking coverage for me

        2. Respect My Authoritah
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 11 days ago

          No, he's not

    2. Magic Man
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      sterling

    3. Russell
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Was thinking sterling, but he could be next to be rotated...

    4. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Neither. Better options around

      1. red devil 7
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        who?

        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 11 days ago

          Tadic, Barkley, Mirallas, Redmond

          1. Respect My Authoritah
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 11 days ago

            And Lamela. Eriksen will come good. Liverpool lads also.

            City rotation isn't worth it just yet imo. Stick with only Kun

            1. red devil 7
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 10 days ago

              thnx

      2. MrMaverick
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        names?

    5. gauzah
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Nolito is more of a goal threat I think. But the question here is, who out of Nolito/Sterling/Sane(when fit) is a 100% nailed starter.

  3. Alexis Nonsense
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Tempted on James Collins (WHU), but is he nailed?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Looks like it. Beware Europa rotation though

      1. Alexis Nonsense
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        thnks

  4. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
    • 17 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Need to get rid of Carroll. No money itb

    A caroll out for gray
    B Carroll out for Rondon
    C Carroll out for negrado and firminio to barkley for -4

    1. Russell
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Rondon

    2. Alexis Nonsense
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      A (will get you extra 0,1-0,2m)

      B No way

      C (the best option if you can take the -4)

      firmino could drop -0,1m

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        You have a point with C . May do that then

    3. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      C to help me get prices up

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Lol. Least you honest about your reasons

    4. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      C with Benteke

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Mmmm intresting. Thanks

    5. red devil 7
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      a

  5. Ashwatts93
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    84 with Maloney and Gray on the bench... oh what could have been!

    1. TheSteel
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Excellent score

      1. Ashwatts93
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 days ago

        Cheers buddy

  6. MK90
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    The fear of missing out on Ibra go to me. WC played. My GW3 team is now:

    Foster, (Jaku)
    Shaw, Stones, Williams, (Amat, Friend)
    Hazard, Bojan, Redmond, Barkley, (Townsend)
    Kun, Ibra, Negrado.

    WC still active so advice/thoughts appreciated.

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Get rid of Townsend and upgrade Bojan

    2. El-Kloppico
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Still faith in Stones?

      1. MK90
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        50/50. I think transferring him to another £5.0 option seems very sideways though and downgrading to a £4.5 seems like too much of a downgrade.

    3. Alexis Nonsense
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Same here...my WC team so far:

      Foster - Jaku

      Stones - Valencia - McAuley - Smith - Amat

      Sterling - Hazard - Barkley - Redmond - Capoue

      Ibra - Kun - Negredo

      So I think Valencia is better option than Shaw...his assist was just luck due to a mistake by the referee...think Valencia will get more assists.

      Only other thing I would change is to upgrade Bojan or Townsend to a better option so that your money is on the pitch and not the bench

      1. MK90
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Thanks, good points re:Valencia and Shaw. Transfer made.

        I know my midfield funds are too spread. If only Capoue hadn't gone up £0.1 i could get Sterling in (although i'm still not sold on him long-term)

    4. Scholes Balls
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      midfield sort of weak, get someone from liv, arsenal or spurs

    5. MK90
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Based on general consensus above I've landed on:

      Foster, Jaku
      Shaw, Collins, Williams, Amat, Friend
      Hazard, Sterling, Redmond, Barkley, Capoue
      Kun, Ibra, Negrado.

  7. Syd.
    • 17 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    49 Points all out

    Sold Gray for Carroll this week but I am getting Capoue's 9 points off my bench

    Captianed Firmino

    Best I could've had this week would've been 60 points if I had captained Aguero

    1. Russell
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Fair play for captain gamble, but I'd always play safe early on until form is clear form players such as firm, eriksen, Ozil etc who are massive form players who need to be picked up and ditch day right moments

      1. Syd.
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Took a risk that's the way I have always played the game

        Need to become a Dullard

        1. Alexis Nonsense
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 11 days ago

          need to get rid of Firmino, hes gonna drop, then buy him cheaper when form hits

          1. Syd.
            • 17 Years
            10 years, 11 days ago

            I am keeping. Need to get of Carroll first of all

  8. sean 2099
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    66 points for the week , 119 total no hits taken yet.

    Where should I be making changes do you think?

    Foster heaton
    Apzil Shaw Reid Keane ward
    Payet Alli Barkley arnautovic philips
    Aguero Deeney vokes

    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Deeney has been awful

      1. GHB
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Todd - you go to game yesterday?

      2. sean 2099
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 10 days ago

        Really he got an assist last week , who would you swap him for I have no money in the bank and just 1 free transfer?

  9. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    In my scouts pick community team...both Kone and Payet didn't start! Damn!

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Youve let us all down

  10. Rex Lapis
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Which one?
    A. Barkley + Lamela
    B. Pogba/Nolito + Mirallas

    1. Akeem
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      A

    2. Cabellafan
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      A

    3. red devil 7
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      B

  11. MrMaverick
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    I agree that the all out attack isn't as powerful as the bb or the triple cap but when used at the right time can be very handy

    think a lot of people are too quick to write it off as a waste of time

  12. Jamie_GAWA
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Those that benched boost will see a massive red arrow when DGWs come around, short term gain, long term pain 😉

  13. Cabellafan
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Headache! Please help me choose:

    Midfield: Alli - Firmino - Hazard - Redmond

    2 free transfers

    A) Alli OUT, Barkley IN, save 1 transfer. Left with 9.4 in the bank

    B) Alli, Firmino OUT, Lamela, Mahrez or Ozil IN

    C) Alli, Firmino OUT, Barkley, Nolito/Mata/Pogba/Sterling/other 9.4 or under

  14. Ha.
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Are LIV going to be able to breach TOT?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Probably. But I wouldn't bet on it

    2. Styles_X
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      They turn up for the big games.

    3. red devil 7
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      unlikely to score more than one

  15. Demel
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    I didn't see the game today but Stuani played up front and scored 2. How did he look as an FPL prospect?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Reasonable. But subject to Karanka rotation

    2. TheSteel
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      One was a wondergoal the other wasa tap-in. Not convinced

      1. Oooof
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Agreed.

        1. Max Gradel to the grave
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 11 days ago

          What sort of goal convinces you then? (Note I'm not convinced)

    3. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Pretty sure he two times he touched the ball he scored.

    4. Max Gradel to the grave
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Played on the right of the 3 behind Negrado. Would consider if he was classed as a midfielder on FPL, but as a forward he's not a FPL prospect imo.

  16. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    MrMaverick, what's your research say about Liverpool's league chances this season?

    1. MrMaverick
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      research, or tactical expertise.

      top 4 finish if klopp continues w/ the 4-3-2-1

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        IMO 4th at best and that's only if Arsenal and Spurs flounder and Everton don't surge

    2. KingNidge
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Take it with a pinch of salt he predicted just the 3 victories for United in their first 11 games

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        that was the point, it was bait

      2. MrMaverick
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        slow down, its not been 11 games

        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 11 days ago

          you said 4-1 to Soton

          1. MrMaverick
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 11 days ago

            I said saints to win at OT yes but 1-4 to soton gw4 at the emirates

      3. MrMaverick
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        utd were always going to beat Bournemouth, 2nd goal v saints was a pen - saints were very much in the game before clasie's moment

        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 11 days ago

          Soton had maybe 1-2 actual big chances, if that

  17. TheTinman
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    What was the extra chip we received again? Or did we not get one?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Same as last season

  18. Shabaaz
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    hello people
    does this team deserve to be wildcarded or not ?
    i do have 2ft with 0.0 itb

    valdes foster
    stones mcauley amat friend kone
    hazard eriksen tadic firmino capoue
    kun vardy gray

    please help

  19. liiusions
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Deulofeu + Eriksen -> (2FT)
    A) Lamela + Barkley
    B) Ozil + Ramirez
    C) Keep Eriksen for now and ditch Deulofeu for someone else
    The first option seems like a bit of sideways step, but I think Deulo could get dropped with Lukaku + Bolasie returning soon

    1. Tausif
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      lamela+barkley cz everton has an amazing run of fixture..

    2. mahone24
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      I'm in a similar position with Alli and Deul.

      I may just do Deul -> Townsend for next week and look at getting Ozil in if Alli blanks again.

      1. liiusions
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        I'd do the same but it'd mean a hit the week after to get Ozil in and he's someone I'd really like ...

  20. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Wilson has looked terrible, need to get rid. Any good options?

    Don't have Ibra but getting him would require a serious amount of effort.

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Gray or Benteke imo

      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        No convinced Burnley will score enough goals. Need to see form from Tekkers first.

        Next lol

        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 11 days ago

          That's your lot. Can't find someone that ticks every box in that price range. Negredo and Rondon the other obvious candidates

    2. Kante Be Bothered
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      wildcard

      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Nah I'm happy with my squad

  21. Dacra
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    22pt bench boost, not great but better than last year.

    13k predicted OR, if only I'd captained Aguero or Zlatan instead of Firmino..

  22. Rodgers's CHARACTER
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    will Antonio start next game?

    1. GertJan
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Half of Bilic's squad is injured, so I'd say he's definitely starting.

      Byram is too inexperienced and picks up way too many yellows, but Antonio can focus on the right wing position as West Ham are aiming to sign Newcastle's Darryl Janmaat.

  23. tafrère
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    I don't understand why there are so many people that already want to change everything on their teams, just because they think the grass could be greener elsewhere, based on two games. It's only GW2, it's madness to use a WC this soon or even take hits. Especially with an international break so close.

    I just did one transfer to this point, before GW2 : Valencia in / Pieters out. I could afford it because I had £1.0m itb when the season started. When I look back and think about all the other transfers I thought of before GW2, I realise that none of them would have upgrade my ranking (except the Valencia one, wich I did).

    Caution here, guys. Don't turn your back on players so soon on the season, not without a good reason. When I see all the members that want to get rid of Firmino, Alli, Kane, Vardy & co, I'm really surprised.

    1. Kante Be Bothered
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      everybody wants Aguero & Ibra

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Good advice, but obviously each case has it's own merits.

      I think of the players you list at the end, all are reasonable to shift on for different reasons. The grass is greener when you get it right after all 🙂

    3. Rossamous
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      The last hit I did, I brought Ibra and Redmond in. Tadic and Kane out. That -4 made me bank and more points in the end. It's a calculated risk when you do a hit. Sometimes it pays off. Sometimes it doesn't

    4. El-Kloppico
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Theories don't works for everyone.. Sometimes luck plays its part.. You may buy the best player with the perfect stats and he gets 2pts, while another fluke gets a haul!

    5. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Entirely agree with you about the WC, but not necessarily with hits. It's entirely reasonable to take a hit to get someone in who represents a) great value b) a major oversight in your original team c) who looks in fantastic form and is racking up points

  24. Jamie_GAWA
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Is it true about Mr Maverick thinking he is some tactical genius that can predict results?

    1. MrMaverick
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      not sure genius is the best word, (I'd say god), but here are my most commendable predictions based on tactical projections

      Chelsea 1-3 Liverpool
      man city 1-4 Liverpool
      west ham 1-4 Swansea

      - I predicted Liverpool to score 4 past arsenal gw1

      sometimes I don't get the exact scoreline but still legitimate predictions

      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Do you do lottery numbers?

      2. El-Kloppico
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        I bet you got the LIV score wrong this GW though

        1. MrMaverick
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 11 days ago

          I knew Liverpool wouldn't score 4 v burnley, their compact block and medium press is fantastic

  25. Rossamous
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Anything happen to my boi Ramirez? Wondering if it was injury or tactical his early withdrawal.

    1. Jamie_GAWA
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Tactical

      1. Rossamous
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Thank you. As my fourth mid, I'll keep

    2. TheTinman
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Tactical

  26. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    thoughts on firmino to barkley or bolasie -4?

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      What's the other trade?

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        done already, ibra and lamela in for vardy and eriksen

        1. La Roja
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 11 days ago

          Get Barkley imo

          1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 11 days ago

            thanks I am tempted, he looked ok v w brom from what i saw too

            1. La Roja
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 11 days ago

              Yeah, seems enjoying himself and more confident

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Maybe Barkley but not Bolasie. Any cash itb?

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        no cash but will have money for the downgrade depending on how who i get

        bolasie looked up for it when he came on, although I know he can be quite frustrating

        I am considering barkley over him now though, thanks everyone

  27. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Torino's jersey sponsor placement.. what is that all about!!! makes them look like they're in a beauty pageant

    1. Oooof
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Lol

  28. PlayPercentage
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Is Antonio now a nailed on starter in midfield?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      No

    2. Taffer
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      no

  29. Oooof
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Name the player you don't own that you wish you did going into GW3-4-5

    Guess it would be Barkley for me

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Ozil. But I'm getting him most likely.

      Also Mirallas, Tadic and Benteke

      1. Oooof
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Not got any of those currently.

        Ozil would be more appealing to me if Arsenal went out and bought a better forward option.

    2. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Lukaku

    3. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Barkley

    4. Fischy
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      barkley,pogba ;D

    5. Kante Be Bothered
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Am on WC got every player i need

    6. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Ibra. Kane putting in a decent performance has stopped me from taking a hit to bring him in.

    7. Oooof
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Cheers to all.

  30. Syd.
    • 17 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    LMS

    Squeaky bum time for me..... Think I am done for 49 points all out

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Might be good. Not much happened today outside of Negredo and autosubs.