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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
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Ozil a good shout to bring in?

    1. Obi Wan Elokobi
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I have for Payet.

    2. Syd.
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, class player

    3. Respect My Authoritah
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yep

    4. gauzah
      10 years, 1 month ago

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

      1. Z
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Probably because they've been without Özil 😉

  2. red devil 7
    10 years, 1 month ago

    On WC , Nolito or Sterling?

    1. Syd.
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Nolito

      1. red devil 7
        10 years, 1 month ago

        but is he nailed to start?

        1. Syd.
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Well it's between him and Navas

          1. MrMaverick
            10 years, 1 month 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.
              10 years, 1 month ago

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

        2. Respect My Authoritah
          10 years, 1 month ago

          No, he's not

    2. Magic Man
      10 years, 1 month ago

      sterling

    3. Russell
      10 years, 1 month ago

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

    4. Respect My Authoritah
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Neither. Better options around

      1. red devil 7
        10 years, 1 month ago

        who?

        1. Respect My Authoritah
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Tadic, Barkley, Mirallas, Redmond

          1. Respect My Authoritah
            10 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

              thnx

      2. MrMaverick
        10 years, 1 month ago

        names?

    5. gauzah
      10 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

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

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Looks like it. Beware Europa rotation though

      1. Alexis Nonsense
        10 years, 1 month ago

        thnks

  4. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
    10 years, 1 month 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
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Rondon

    2. Alexis Nonsense
      10 years, 1 month 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 …
        10 years, 1 month ago

        You have a point with C . May do that then

    3. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      10 years, 1 month ago

      C to help me get prices up

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Lol. Least you honest about your reasons

    4. Respect My Authoritah
      10 years, 1 month ago

      C with Benteke

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Mmmm intresting. Thanks

    5. red devil 7
      10 years, 1 month ago

      a

  5. Ashwatts93
    10 years, 1 month ago

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

    1. TheSteel
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Excellent score

      1. Ashwatts93
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers buddy

  6. MK90
    10 years, 1 month 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
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Get rid of Townsend and upgrade Bojan

    2. El-Kloppico
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Still faith in Stones?

      1. MK90
        10 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

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

    5. MK90
      10 years, 1 month 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.
    10 years, 1 month 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
      10 years, 1 month 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.
        10 years, 1 month ago

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

        Need to become a Dullard

        1. Alexis Nonsense
          10 years, 1 month ago

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

          1. Syd.
            10 years, 1 month ago

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

  8. sean 2099
    10 years, 1 month 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
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Deeney has been awful

      1. GHB
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Todd - you go to game yesterday?

      2. sean 2099
        10 years, 1 month 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
    10 years, 1 month ago

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

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Youve let us all down

  10. Rex Lapis
    10 years, 1 month ago

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

    1. Akeem
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Cabellafan
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. red devil 7
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B

  11. MrMaverick
    10 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

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

  13. Cabellafan
    10 years, 1 month 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.
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Are LIV going to be able to breach TOT?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Probably. But I wouldn't bet on it

    2. Styles_X
      10 years, 1 month ago

      They turn up for the big games.

    3. red devil 7
      10 years, 1 month ago

      unlikely to score more than one

  15. Demel
    10 years, 1 month 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
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Reasonable. But subject to Karanka rotation

    2. TheSteel
      10 years, 1 month ago

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

      1. Oooof
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Agreed.

        1. Max Gradel to the grave
          10 years, 1 month ago

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

    3. Give The Todd Some Love
      10 years, 1 month ago

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

    4. Max Gradel to the grave
      10 years, 1 month 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
    10 years, 1 month ago

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

    1. MrMaverick
      10 years, 1 month ago

      research, or tactical expertise.

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

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 1 month ago

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

    2. KingNidge
      10 years, 1 month 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
        10 years, 1 month ago

        that was the point, it was bait

      2. MrMaverick
        10 years, 1 month ago

        slow down, its not been 11 games

        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 1 month ago

          you said 4-1 to Soton

          1. MrMaverick
            10 years, 1 month ago

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

      3. MrMaverick
        10 years, 1 month 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
          10 years, 1 month ago

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

  17. TheTinman
    10 years, 1 month ago

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

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Same as last season

  18. Shabaaz
    10 years, 1 month 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
    10 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

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

    2. mahone24
      10 years, 1 month 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
        10 years, 1 month 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
    10 years, 1 month 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
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Gray or Benteke imo

      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        10 years, 1 month ago

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

        Next lol

        1. Respect My Authoritah
          10 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

      wildcard

      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Nah I'm happy with my squad

  21. Dacra
    10 years, 1 month 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
    10 years, 1 month ago

    will Antonio start next game?

    1. GertJan
      10 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

      everybody wants Aguero & Ibra

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      10 years, 1 month 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
      10 years, 1 month 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
      10 years, 1 month 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
      10 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

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

    1. MrMaverick
      10 years, 1 month 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
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Do you do lottery numbers?

      2. El-Kloppico
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I bet you got the LIV score wrong this GW though

        1. MrMaverick
          10 years, 1 month ago

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

  25. Rossamous
    10 years, 1 month ago

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

    1. Jamie_GAWA
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Tactical

      1. Rossamous
        10 years, 1 month ago

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

    2. TheTinman
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Tactical

  26. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    10 years, 1 month ago

    thoughts on firmino to barkley or bolasie -4?

    1. La Roja
      10 years, 1 month ago

      What's the other trade?

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        10 years, 1 month ago

        done already, ibra and lamela in for vardy and eriksen

        1. La Roja
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Get Barkley imo

          1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
            10 years, 1 month ago

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

            1. La Roja
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Yeah, seems enjoying himself and more confident

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe Barkley but not Bolasie. Any cash itb?

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        10 years, 1 month 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…
    10 years, 1 month ago

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

    1. Oooof
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Lol

  28. PlayPercentage
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is Antonio now a nailed on starter in midfield?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      10 years, 1 month ago

      No

    2. Taffer
      10 years, 1 month ago

      no

  29. Oooof
    10 years, 1 month 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
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Ozil. But I'm getting him most likely.

      Also Mirallas, Tadic and Benteke

      1. Oooof
        10 years, 1 month 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.
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku

    3. La Roja
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Barkley

    4. Fischy
      10 years, 1 month ago

      barkley,pogba ;D

    5. Kante Be Bothered
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Am on WC got every player i need

    6. Eden Hazardous
      10 years, 1 month ago

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

    7. Oooof
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers to all.

  30. Syd.
    10 years, 1 month 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
      10 years, 1 month ago

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