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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.

  1. threeputt
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Friend or Defoe ?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      To start? Defoe!

      1. threeputt
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        aw come on, was it too subtle ?

        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Haha. Yes. Very good 🙂

        2. Frank Black
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Foe, defo.

  2. Doar1986
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Hazard. Tadic. Alli. Ibe. Fletcher

    Kun. Ibra. Musa

    2ft

    Need Everton cover ?

    1. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      No you don't m, but you don't need ibe

    2. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Ibe,Musa > Bolasie,Negredo/Rondon

  3. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Carroll > Long or Rondon or ???

    1. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Negredo? If you have then Gray then Rondon then long

      1. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Only have 6.5m. Got rid of Gray for Carroll this week and I don't really want to go back there

        1. Robe Wan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          No? I'm thinking he could be an option

    2. Rich_20
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I came crawling by to Gray asking for hia forgiveness. He said he would take me back, as long as it wasnt in a gay way.

      1. Neto
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Those who felt offended by Grays tweets should know that Sheik Mansour, Manchester City owner, helps rule a country where being gay or lesbian is a crime punishable by death, but nobody is calling him to step down. Pecunia non olet

        1. Rich_20
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          I actually respect the lad for his apology. You are right, and humour imo is one of the best ways to fight ignorance wherever it should be found.

        2. Robe Wan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          I know. Disgusting.

          As a Chelsea fan I no longer go to games as the owner is "allegedly" laundering money through London

  4. GuillermoDickero
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Firmino vs Alli - who would you say is the priority to get out?

    Alli - didn't start on the weekend, but looked good when he came on - susceptible to rotation though?

    Firmino - 3 really tough fixtures in a very inconsistent Liverpool team.

    Finding it to be a pretty tough one!

    1. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Alli

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Tricky. Both are keepable, but has to be Alli with the threat of rotation.

      1. Rich_20
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Firmino needs a few more games.

    3. zøphar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      same dilemma, think alli has to go first as firmino still has stats. its between him or gray for the boot

      probably barkley in. would like mirallas but dont like the rotation threat with bolasie and delofeu around

      1. GuillermoDickero
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I'm going with Barkley ahead of Alli at present.

        Can't see why you would want to get rid of Gray yet. Who are you getting in for him?

    4. JIM BOB
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Ditch Alli

    5. Frank Black
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Firmino is a season keeper.

      1. timski8000
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I think so too. Picking which games he will return is hard but the stats indicate (not guarantee) that they will come.

    6. Taffer
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Alli - Firmino has played well. Spurs are all over the shop attacking wise.

  5. Robe Wan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Bottomed

    Ibbrrraaaa or not???

    A) Caroll to Negredo

    B) Caroll Vardy and Firminho to Ibra, Negredo and Lamela -8

    ?????????

    1. Silva’s Left Nut
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      B probably worth it but lamela might not be the best choice at his price range

      1. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks I think he's flakey but don't really fancy Bolasie/ Barkley/ Redmond

  6. Silva’s Left Nut
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    g2g?
    0 FT, 0.4 ITB

    Foster

    Valencia Stones Williams

    Haz Firm Tadic Ramirez

    Kun(C) Ibra Gray

    Bench: Jaku Capoue Friend Amat

    1. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Aye

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

  7. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    bottomed -

    my last Ibra question of the night....

    Would you get Rondon for Carroll

    OR

    Ibra for Carroll for a hit (meaning id have to replace Hazard or Mahrez for a Mid with a value of 6.2 or less.

    Already have Tadic.

    1. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      The hit, I have a similar question above

  8. red devil 7
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    why is tekkers still in liverpool in fpl?

  9. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    @Slouch

    Just read your new punts Nolito & Benteke
    Am very similar Sterling & Benteke !

    Let's see 🙂

  10. yLLacs
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Foster Heaton
    Shaw Morgan Stones Evans Paredas
    Hazard Tadic Deulofeu Lamela Hojbjerg
    Ibra Aguero Gray

    2FT 0.5 in bank

    want to get rid of Deulofeu for sure but to who?

    Any other changes/suggestions?

  11. Tingate
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Bottomed...

    Please could anyone advise on what to do this upcoming GW. I have 2 FTs and prepared in advance so my starting lineup I can't see anyone I would transfer out as all fixtures are decent. I just don't want to lose the FT but is it worth it to do so on this occasion? Thanks.

    A) Keep team lose FT
    B) Townsend > Mirallas/Bolasie (Evertons fixtures look decent)
    C) Replace Stones with...
    D) Other, please specify

    Forster
    Stones - Morgan - Valencia
    Hazard - Redmond - Mahrez - Townsend
    Aguero - Long - Ibrahimovic

    Jakupovic - Amat - Capoue - Paredes

    1. MTPockets
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Looks ok really. Long out?

    2. Martial Eriksen
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Did Firmino > Mahrez and feel real good about it! Mahrez showing all the signs of double digits vs a Swansea who lost 0-2 against Hull...

      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Nice. Prefer Ozil. Why so early?

        1. Martial Eriksen
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Thought Firmino would fall today or tomorrow, stupid I know...

          Don't like Arsenal fixtures but Leicester next 3 look very tasty..

          1. Respect My Authoritah
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            He'll fall midweek. Decent move. I think Arsenal fixtures look outstanding tbh

      2. Rich_20
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I cant get rid of firmino...unsure why.

        1. Martial Eriksen
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          He hasn't shown anything that makes me want to keep him, right move to get rid even if he scores..

          1. Frank Black
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            He's going to punish you pretty badly.

      3. Carlton P
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Am I missing something? Arsenal fixtures look amazing. I'm looking at kos/bellerin and one of Ozil/giroud

        1. Kante Be Bothered
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          You are forgetting that its Arsenal

    3. JIM BOB
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I own Wilson in a draft league, but have concerns over Bournemouth

      A.) Switch to Rondon

      B.) Switch to Andre Gray

      C.) Switch to Defoe

      D.) Keep & hope Wilson/B'mouth come good.

      I need to think long term with it being a draft league.

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Rondon

    4. Sunkey
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Hi guys should I do
      1. Mahrez > Hazard
      2. Mahrez > Nolito
      3. Save

      Also do we think Kante will drop?

      1. Rich_20
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Save. Or hazard.

      2. JIM BOB
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        3

      3. Kante Be Bothered
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Hazard
        And why d you have Kante?

      4. Respect My Authoritah
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        1. Captain option this week

    5. jimbobmij
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Is it really that mental to consider Benteke and Mahrez instead of going for Ibra and Januzaj?

      1. fiveyears
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Kinda at this stage. Benteke might not start for a week or two, and then he needs to find form etc.

      2. Moore FPL
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Haha yep!

      3. La vida FPL
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Yes

      4. Frank Black
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        No.

    6. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Would you play Stones (WHU) or Friend (wba)?

      1. Moore FPL
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Stones obvs

      2. Leaf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Stones all day

      3. Respect My Authoritah
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Last week I was adamant Friend was the better choice.

        Having seen both games, fair to say I was wrong. Stones comfortably (but playing both is also a good option)

      4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I am playing both but prefer stones

    7. Moore FPL
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Heaton Jaku
      Shaw Stones McCauley Friend Amat
      Haz Alli Firmino Ramirez Capoue
      Kun Ibra Gray

      2 FT 0 ITB

      Thinking maybe just Alli -> Barkley as Ali didn't start and Barkley is playing well and has good fixtures?
      Tempted to ditch Firmino also?

      1. JIM BOB
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I'd hold Firm

      2. Yank Revolution
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Do eeet!

    8. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Bookmark this guy for W Ham news, this was ages before it broke

      http://www.thewesthamway.co.uk/2016/08/20/exwhuemployee-transfer-injury-round/

      1. Neto
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        good find

        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Other people posted it this morning tbf 🙂

          1. Neto
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            this must be the same guy who first tweeted about Payet injury at the end of the last season

      2. Frank Black
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Read yesterday about Carroll; it's not the first time he got something right.

        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          As an ex employee you wou assume he knows many current employees 😉

          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            *would

    9. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Good to save my FT this GW? Was also planning on rotating Targett and PVA but not sure I can with PVA's attacking threat..?

      Foster
      Terry - Valencia - Targett
      Hazard - Bojan - Walcott - Martial
      Aguero - Vardy - Rondon

      Subs - Jaku, PVA, Capoue, Amat

      1FT, 0.0 itb

    10. Inside Left
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Eriksen to barkley before barkley's price rise?

      Thanks.

      1. Moore FPL
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Yep, I'm prob doing Alli -> Barkley above

        1. Inside Left
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Alli does seem more at risk. I think eriksen will come good but don't want to risk taking hit on team value

    11. FF Dirtbag
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Already done Tadic and Vardy out for Redmond and Ibra with my 2FTs.

      Now Carroll is blooming injured what do I do for 6.5m?? Is it worth a hit?

      Foster Jaku
      Valencia Terry stones friend Amat
      Hazard Firmino Lamela Redmond Capoue
      Aguero Ibra Carroll**

      1. Moore FPL
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Depends how long he's out for, could live with it being just the 1 game

        1. FF Dirtbag
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          I heard it was long?

          1. Frank Black
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            4/6 weekes and yes, since you have Capouè you should definitely take a hit.

            1. FF Dirtbag
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Who for then? Gray? I would do negredo but he has already risen!

      2. GoonerByron
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I'd take a hit for a striker in myself.. Could play Capoue but I'd take the hit.

    12. villian-ty
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Which option to pick
      Pieters out for

      A. Holgate
      B. McAuley (already have Foster)
      C. Holding
      D. Targett

      1. Moore FPL
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        B

    13. 1justlookin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      whats this Tore fella like? Worth a punt?

      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Decent. No

      2. Frank Black
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Nah, Lanzini is going to take his place back very soon.

    14. fiveyears
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Evening. Is Eriksen > Barkley a sensible move?

      Price changes tonight are sort of forcing my hand, would rather not drop 0.2 in TV unnecessarily this early on. Have an extra FT if it all goes wrong and Barkley gets injured in the cup on Tuesday (he probably won't play, but yeah)

      Cheers all 🙂

      1. Moore FPL
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Yep, I'm prob doing Alli -> Barkley above

    15. Tmel
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      What's the best site for price changes currently? (apologies in advance, I know this has probably been asked a lot)

      1. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Fplstatistix

    16. lankdog
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Okay, asked a similar question earlier but narrowed down my options. Quick A or B please
      2 FTs. Alli & Firmino to....
      A) Hazard & Townsend
      B) Firmino & Lamela (Keep 1 FT)

      Rest of my attack is:
      Mahrez Firmino Alli Redmond Capoue
      Kun Ibra Gray

      1. lankdog
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Also I realise Barkley is probably a better pick than Lamela but I can't face picking a Koeman player as he is a massive snake X

      2. MTPockets
          9 years, 6 months ago

          A although I'm not keen on townsend

      3. Doar1986
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Barkley/balasie/marales
        And
        Negrado

        Or

        Lukaku
        And 7m mid?

        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Lukaku + mid

          1. Doar1986
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Who for £7m

      4. Ghost86
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Is Dele Alli worth -4 hit due to price fall or keep?

        Already used 2FT for Ibra
        Also have firmino too maybe dropping in price

        1. Frank Black
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Not for a hit. Liverpool's defense is bad.

          1. Ghost86
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            With Alli price to fall tonight still not worth the -4 hit?

            Does value make a big difference only 0.1 in the long run?

            Look lively when he came on hit the bar was unlucky

      5. knightrider
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        1ft. What changes would you make to this team!?

        Foster, Jaku
        Valencia, stones, friend, Amat, pieters
        Alli, hazard, Firminio, capoue, redmond
        Aguero, zlatan, gray

        Thinking of transferring Alli out, but for who!?

        Thanks

        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Ozil or Tadic

          1. knightrider
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Tadic even if I have redmond?

            Wondering if Barkley is a good choice?

      6. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Quick silly question to gauge rivals transfers / WCs... Does 'value' that can be seen on the gameweek history page include money in the bank?

        1. Taffer
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          No