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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. Dirty Harry
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Lukaku or Negredo?
    Tadic or Barkley?
    Double up Everton?

    1. Rainer
      10 years, 1 month ago

      L T No

    2. Ron_Swanson
      10 years, 1 month ago

      N B

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

      Negredo and Tadic

      I'd wait for a bit to see how well Lukaku returns. Barkley not a bad option though.

    4. Jazz!
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku and Tadic imo.

    5. red devil 7
      10 years, 1 month ago

      N B no

      1. Dirty Harry
        10 years, 1 month ago

        This gives me 1.2m ITB as well

    6. Dirty Harry
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks lads, I'll do:
      Vardy > Negredo
      Ramirez > Barkley
      Giving me 1.2 ITB

  2. Dutchboy
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Assuming money isn't a problem, who would you get:

    A) Barkley
    B) Bolasie
    C) Lamela
    D) Redmond

    1. Rainer
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Tadic

      1. Dutchboy
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Already have him

        1. Rainer
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Barkely so

    2. Blanka
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A

      1. Blanka
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Agree with Rainer, actually.

    3. Ron_Swanson
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Barkley seems to be thriving under Koeman

    4. Shabaaz
      10 years, 1 month ago

      at the moment i would go safe with A C or D

      but B for a explosive punt

    5. La Vida Latte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Lamela

  3. FPL Maldini
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Bacca scored a hatrick for Milan first game.

    West Ham really missed out there

    1. Ron_Swanson
      10 years, 1 month ago

      They were lucky to win that, Torino missed a pen on 96 mins to make it 3-3

      1. FPL Maldini
        10 years, 1 month ago

        More like Donnarumma saved a pen in the last minute.

        That kid is only 17

    2. red devil 7
      10 years, 1 month ago

      but its only serie A

  4. Greasy
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Lamela or Barkzzzz ?

    1. Rainer
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Ross

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

    I hate it when my phantom FPL team is doing much better than my mini league team. Especially when the effort that went into it was so much less...!

    But of course I don't have a phantom team as that is against the rules 😉

  6. Respect My Authoritah
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Barkley v Bolasie v Mirallas (v Deulofeu)

    Pros for all, cons for all.

    The only nailed on one is Barkley, but that comes at a price.

    Of the other 3, we are all guessing as to who will nail down a place, if anyone. There's also Lennon to consider. In a 4-2-3-1, we'll get 2 of these 3 hopefully. But in a 3-4-2-1, we will only get one as Barkley and Lukaku take up the other spots.

    If you think Bolasie warrants that risk, then fine, the fixtures certainly promote it. But I just know I'll pick the wrong one. The one we're all selling (Deu) may turn out to be the best option all along.

    1. FISSH
      10 years, 1 month ago

      So hard. Darn the price changes!

    2. Blanka
      10 years, 1 month ago

      For me, Bolasie has been bought to play. Rotation lies between Miralles and Deu.

      1. Rainer
        10 years, 1 month ago

        +1 Lennon is dirt.

    3. red devil 7
      10 years, 1 month ago

      imo Bark & Bola are nailed. Mirallas & Deulo to rotate.

  7. FISSH
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Really undecided about Alli. If he wasn't dropping I would keep him for sure.

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yep, same for me with Firmino. Ship for now imo. Price changes are important

    2. Rainer
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Wouldn't take a -4 for him unless it was to get Ibra.

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

      I would ship him if I was you. You can always get him back

    4. Greasy
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Price changes are the best thing about FPL im I, keeps you interested even when no games are on

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

      The price changes near the beginning of season causes so much stress/transfer problems lol. The Ibra rise made me knee jerk myself.

    6. A.T
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Keep him then.

  8. fatherted
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Quite pleased with my Matsuaka transfer. Seems a bit of a baps beast.

    1. mccormibar
      10 years, 1 month ago

      How much is he? I only saw 20 mins of the game, looked quite decent. Does he get forward much?

  9. Declan
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Kane and Long ➡ Ibra and Stuani, or any other striker 5.8m and under?

    1. Greasy
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Do it as long as you have a mid to cover Stuani id say, good player but won't being playing Moyes every week. Even if he doesn't perform in sure another cheap striker will emerged. Go for imo

  10. mccormibar
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I have 2 free transfers and have to act tonight as Musa is dropping:

    A, Benteke Bolasie + 2.5 ITB
    B, Lukaku townshend + 1 ITB
    C, Gray Bolasie + 3.5 ITB

    If I go A I could move Lamela to a 9.5 next week. If I go C I would be in touching distance of squeezing Sanchez in (probably by doing Stones > 4.5.

    Foster Juzukovic

    Valencia Stones Kone Targett Amat

    Hazard Firmino Redmond Lamela Capoue

    Aguero Ibra Musa

    Thank you

  11. Kanye West Ham
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I don´t know what to do with Kane :-/ I could get Zlatan, but would rather do Costa, and upgrade Delu to Sterling...? What you think?

  12. A.T
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I'm seeing a lot of love for Capoue. His previous history is very poor, isn't this just a flash in the pan? What's it all about and that please?

    1. Jazz!
      10 years, 1 month ago

      We all had him since day 1. Good pre season form and has more of a free attacking role in the Watford side, didn't expect 2 goals in the first 2 though lol. Benched for both 🙁

    2. Rainer
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Fodder scoring... Perhaps this seasons Boyd. Wouldn't waste an FT on him thiugh.

    3. A.T
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I've got him I'm just a meeting why he's supposed to be 4th mid quality. I haven't seen him play yet.

      1. Jazz!
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Oh he's definitely not. Looks a good 5th mid though 🙂 Last year's Gosling for me.

  13. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
    10 years, 1 month ago

    LMS safety score?

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

      Too early

    2. Clumsy Sakho
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I got 46, thus 47 is my guess

  14. Count of Monte Hristo
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Where you can view the players dropping in price on FPL Statistics?

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

      Sort by Target

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks mate

    2. A.T
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Click target and it changes from top +'s to top -'s

    3. Clumsy Sakho
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I got 46, so 47 would be by guess 😉

  15. fusen
    10 years, 1 month ago

    http://anewpla.net/fpl/league/

    Very basic to begin with, seach the entire FPL user base by name or displayname.

    Try and find any famous people 😛 an Example would be 'peter schmeichel'

    1. Sjaugen
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Love this

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

      Very cool! Thanks.

    3. fusen
      10 years, 1 month ago

      When I get time, clicking the name will expand the player's details and show as much info as possible about them instead of just linking to their FPL page. I'm going to get update the DB every week of every player with their gameweek rank and score.

      Eventually it'll mean I can do very quick 'classic league' tables

  16. FPL Maldini
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Mark my words, the PL big boys will be putting monster bids on Donnarumma in a few years

    17 year old GK just saved a penalty in the last minute to make it 3-2 for Milan

    1. Rainer
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Some talent. Be off to Real in a few years if DDG stays with Jose.

  17. GuillermoDickero
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is Donald Love's place at RB his place to lose? i.e. do we think he's nailed it down?

    1. Rainer
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Would be surprised if they don't sign a new RB

  18. borat
    10 years, 1 month ago

    best mid for 5.5

  19. FPL Footy Show Pod
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Tadic / Lamela / Townsend

    Redmond / Lamela / Barks

    Or double up on T/R

    1. Blue Moon Evolution
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B,Just

      1. FPL Footy Show Pod
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers. Any other variations? Got 0.6 ITB

  20. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Probably stupid but...in Members area, does crosses conceded on the left flank means on that team's left side (the other's right)?

    1. La Vida Latte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I wondered this too, and the answer I got was that if a team concedes on the left flank, it is the right flank for the opposing team.

      1. Baines on Toast...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks.

  21. borat
    10 years, 1 month ago

    snodgrass or januzaj or any other better 5.5 mid

    1. Blue Moon Evolution
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'd wait for any news on Feghouli.

    2. Blanka
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Ramirez.

    3. red devil 7
      10 years, 1 month ago

      grass

  22. Blue Moon Evolution
    10 years, 1 month ago

    What would beEverton's formation and who will start as CBs?

    Assuming the options are Williams,Jags,Kone and Funes.

    1. The 12th Man
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Plus Impressive Holgate. 3-5-2 but option to change tactic to 4-4-2 like we did yesterday.

    2. Blanka
      10 years, 1 month ago

      3 at the back and Jags to miss out I'd say.

      1. Blue Moon Evolution
        10 years, 1 month ago

        That would be bold from Koeman,dropping the captain.

        1. The 12th Man
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Jags,Kone,Williams

          Mori and Holgate back up.

          Mori could play DM too(cover)
          Holgate RB cover

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

    Having such a poor start lol. That's what I get for trying to be cheeky and go without Ibra/Aguero. Just happy to see what my wildcard can bring during the international break.

    1. Blue Moon Evolution
      10 years, 1 month ago

      How bad is it?

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

        Just outside the 2m mark. Quite horrendous if you as me lol.

        1. Blue Moon Evolution
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Ouch!

  24. The 12th Man
    10 years, 1 month ago

    All out Everton WC?

    Foster
    Valencia,Stones,McCauley
    Hazard,Barkley,Bolasie,Redmond
    Aguero,Zlatan,Lukau

    Jakupovic,Capoue,Collins,Amat 0.4m itb

    1. Sjaugen
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Fixtures says yes, at least

      1. The 12th Man
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Yeh, option to move Toffee players on after good fix.
        I'm not fussed on Stones.
        Might consider Stones > Williams, Barkley > Tadic, Redmond> ?

    2. Blue Moon Evolution
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku>Costa or Barkley>Lamela

      Pretty good otherwse

      1. The 12th Man
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks. No way Costa is going anywhere near my team.

  25. MrMaverick
    10 years, 1 month ago

    lukaku is being rudely ignored around these parts

    1. Hurrikane
      10 years, 1 month ago

      look up

    2. Syd.
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Kun & Ibra say Hi

      1. MrMaverick
        10 years, 1 month ago

        have kun

        kane & lukaku's better fixtures than ibra say hi

        1. The Mighty One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 1 month ago

          With Ibra playing Hull this week???

  26. Manilaman
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Who's playing mid week games please?

    1. Syd.
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Man City & West Ham playing European ties

      All other PL teams who are not qualified for Europe play in the League Cup

  27. MESSINHO
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hey guys. Need some help.

    Foster - Jaku
    Valencia - Stones - Fuchs - Friend - Amat
    Hazard - Firmino - Alli - Redmond - Capoue
    Kun - Vardy - Gray

    0 itb, 2 ft.
    Pick one.

    A. Firmino/Alli + Vardy -> Bolasie + Ibra
    B. Firmino/Alli + Vardy + Stones -> Lamela + Ibra + McAuley (-4)
    C. Stones -> McAuley. (And A next week)

    Thank you.

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

    Mkhi at 9.3 could be interesting if he can start and perform.

    1. Syd.
      10 years, 1 month ago

      United must have bought him for the Europa League

  29. Gotta Wijnaldum points
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Considering Firm to Barkley for a -4.

    Worth it?

    1. Blanka
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Absolutely not.

      1. Gotta Wijnaldum points
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Even with Barkley rising Firm falling?

    2. red devil 7
      10 years, 1 month ago

      yes

  30. Jar Jar Dinks
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Firmino => Barkley
    Kone => Amat (?)

    Sound about right?

    1. Blanka
      10 years, 1 month ago

      2 downgrades doesn't seem right.