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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. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Worth drafting in Barkley for Coutinho ?

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

    Who's the 6.5m forward of choice for next week?

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

      Rondon for me

      1. Backup Dancer
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I think he's a better option than Negredo

    2. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Shane Long I hope

  3. merin
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Tempted to do Fuchs -> Walker for a hit (Walker increase tonight, and Fuchs about to decrease).

    Would you?

    (In GW3 Fuchs has SWA, Walker has LIV)

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

      I wouldn't.

    2. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Nope

    3. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Fuchs won't decrease after a 6 pointer

    4. spiritof82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Fuchs at Swansea? Definitely keep.

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

    Would you start Targett at home or Van Aanholt away in the game next week?

    1. Norman Conquest
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      targett

    2. KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I think PVA's goal threat makes him a start every week kind of guy tbh

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

        Yeah this is my worry.. Was planning on rotating the two.

      2. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        This, he's a weird one to have. Could get 0 points because Sunderland concede 4 or could randomly score.

      3. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        He ain't gonna score everyweek

        1. Nabs Kebabs
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          You ain't gonna predict when he scores.

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

        This

    3. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Very tight one, I'd edge towards Targett.

  5. Worzel Gummidge
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I have talked myself into a WC even though my team is not bad. Dont want price drops or -4s at this stage.

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

        It's GW2... What happens if it all goes wrong next weekend?

        1. Worzel Gummidge
            9 years, 6 months ago

            I get in my time machine.

        2. dcarlito
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Don't do it.

        3. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Crazy. Don't do it mate

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

          i hit it this week. coming 2.5million something needed to be done.

        5. The Wise Owl
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Hold, your players might do better next GW.

        6. owls on the up
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          I wc last week and plan on taking a -4 this week, just do what u thinks necessary to have a team ur happy with.

        7. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Don't
          Do
          It

        8. Knowing Me Knowing You Saha
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          What's your team?

          1. Knowing Me Knowing You Saha
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            My finger is also hovering over the wildcard ... and have a relatively good team (and half decent rank). Just can't see much changing between now and international break and Ibra is sure to keep on rising ... very tempted

            1. Worzel Gummidge
                9 years, 6 months ago

                Valencia, Stones, Friend
                Redmond, Lamela, Firmino, Hazard
                Ibra, Aguero, Carroll

                Need a -4 to replace Carroll
                Capoue injured but he is my 5th MID anyway I suppose and doesn't look bad
                Kone/Firmino - dont want price drops

                1. Knowing Me Knowing You Saha
                  • 15 Years
                  9 years, 6 months ago

                  Wow! Don't wildcard, your team is fine for next week. Wouldn't worry about the price drop because there are plenty of good options in those positions if you get priced out.

        9. lucasleiva7
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          1FT 0.0 itb

          De Gea , Heaton
          Van Dijk, Morgan, Valencia, Stones, Amat
          Sanchez, Coutinho, Downing, Lamela, Fletcher
          Kane, Ibrahimovic, Gray

          What should I do with my transfer?

          1. ASAP Rocky
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            I don't like Sanchez or Downing, probably ship one of them.

          2. Dasher0303
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Coutinho, downing, stones or Morgan out

          3. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Stick and have 2 next GW

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

            Sanchez -> Haz

        10. Malcolm Tucker for England …
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          so is 😯 back next week?

          1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            hate the new Ozil symbol

          2. Worzel Gummidge
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Yes. He will start. I would love him for Firmino but need to take a -4 to drop that fud Carroll.

            • Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Another Cameo probably. Back after the international break

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

            Best option here? Have 2 fts

            A. Alli > Barkley
            B. Vardy and alli > ibra and mirallas
            C. Rooney and alli > ibra and snodgrass

            Oscar Tadic alli Townsend fletcher
            Kun Rooney vardy

            1. Sebbo29
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              C looks good to me. I trust your DEF is fine?

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

                Cheers, defence is sorted, just need it to get some points now

            2. merin
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              C

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

              C.

          4. Jack Burton
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            why no love for pogba thought he looked good on Friday gonna double up with ibra.

            1. Worzel Gummidge
                9 years, 6 months ago

                I was tempted but going to see what he does and need a -4 to drop that twit carroll.

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

                  shame about carroll I was gonna dump Gray this week for him glad I left it a week, sorry if that seems like I'm rubbing it in.

              • Dr Dream
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                Courtois (Jaku)
                Valencia Walker Baines (mcauley amat)
                Pogba Bolasie Lamela Coutinho (capoue)
                Aguero Rondon Ibra. (0.5)

                Fits in nicely

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

                  I think so as well doctor your team is a bit different to mine, I also have Valencia though. Good luck with pogba.

                  1. Dr Dream
                    • 13 Years
                    9 years, 6 months ago

                    Whichever way it goes it won't matter much to me. I'm gonna enjoy watching him play...for good or bad. Same with Bolasie.

              • Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                Not a great FPL prospect really. Could be a Yaya but plays quite deep. Wait and see at the mo

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

                  I know its only his first game but he didn't look like he was playing deep all over the pitch I was impressed and think he is gonna be in the points (hope) ha ha.

                  1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
                    • 14 Years
                    9 years, 6 months ago

                    He could do, absolutely. I hope he does. He oozes class, but I want to see him a little higher up. I think he had the most assists in Serie A last year (apologies if I'm talking out if my arse) but his role may be different. He'll be nailed, but in what position

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

                      Fingers crossed he will and good luck.

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

                    Keep Pogba. Two reasons -

                    1. He will score, and had the potential to score big in any game. He had the most attempts at goal against the Saints. Oozes class. And will be in the mix for everything.

                    2. He is a bandwagon in the making. Expect his price to be close to 9m by the end of the international break. If anything, he is a great financial investment.

                    1. Dr Dream
                      • 13 Years
                      9 years, 6 months ago

                      And you forgot the most important bit. He was fantastic to watch.

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

                        as a united fan I was a little bit excited doctor.

                    2. Jack Burton
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 6 months ago

                      yeah glad he is off the radar a bit don't know what his ownership is and I don't think it will be long until he hits it big time.

                    3. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 6 months ago

                      That's laughable. Pogba will not be 9 by the end of int break.

            2. Sebbo29
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Carroll tweeting 'I'm still the 15-20 goal man!'
              Hmmm don't know about that

              1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                playing Fifa on easy then

              2. Worzel Gummidge
                  9 years, 6 months ago

                  Only thing he has been to be is 9 points. Which are the Capoue points off my bench

                  1. Jazz!
                    • 11 Years
                    9 years, 6 months ago

                    This 👿

              3. Lord Flashheart
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                who is a better pick - barkley or bolasie?
                who more in need of dropping - firmino or ramirez?

                1. Worzel Gummidge
                    9 years, 6 months ago

                    I think Bolasie
                    Ramirez for me

                2. balint84
                  • 9 Years
                  9 years, 6 months ago

                  Janssen chances? 🙂

                3. FPL Maldini
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 6 months ago

                  My projected rank is 18k.

                  Is that respectable at this stage, how many people play?

                  1. The Wise Owl
                    • 10 Years
                    9 years, 6 months ago

                    3.5 Million

                  2. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
                    • 14 Years
                    9 years, 6 months ago

                    I think you know

                  3. Worzel Gummidge
                      9 years, 6 months ago

                      I think you know the answer here.

                    • merin
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 6 months ago

                      Very decent at this stage!

                    • Sebbo29
                      • 11 Years
                      9 years, 6 months ago

                      Very respectable, obviously

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

                        Thanks guys

                    • Rolls-Royce
                      • 12 Years
                      9 years, 6 months ago

                      More respectable if you can maintain or keep it up until latter part of the season.

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

                    Any info about payet injury?

                  5. Rolls-Royce
                    • 12 Years
                    9 years, 6 months ago

                    %Chances of Bolasie starting vs Stoke?

                    1. Nabs Kebabs
                      • 14 Years
                      9 years, 6 months ago

                      I'd say 80%.

                      Deulo is likely to make way. Has been hauled off after 67 mins and 60 mins. Bolasie replaced him vs WBA and was very lively from reports, creating 2 chances.

                      1. Rolls-Royce
                        • 12 Years
                        9 years, 6 months ago

                        Sounds good then, might wait until Koeman presser.

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

                    Who should I get rid of?
                    A) Firmino
                    B) Gray
                    C) Ibe (for Capoue)

                    0.5 in the bank.

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

                      A

                    2. Would an idiot do that?
                      • 11 Years
                      9 years, 6 months ago

                      Gray

                      1. Sebbo29
                        • 11 Years
                        9 years, 6 months ago

                        Why?

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

                        I'm laughing out loud because of your nick and grav now

                  7. FPL Footy Show Pod
                    • 9 Years
                    9 years, 6 months ago

                    Best mid under 6.5m?

                    1. Andy_Social
                      • 13 Years
                      9 years, 6 months ago

                      Redmond?

                    2. BbBb
                      • 11 Years
                      9 years, 6 months ago

                      Redmond

                      1. FPL Footy Show Pod
                        • 9 Years
                        9 years, 6 months ago

                        Have Tadic... Does that change your opinion??

                    3. The Wise Owl
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 6 months ago

                      Ramirez, Phillips or Fer

                  8. AA33
                      9 years, 6 months ago

                      Who is the best midfielder at 7.5 or below? I already have Lamela and Redmond.

                      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
                        • 14 Years
                        9 years, 6 months ago

                        Tadic

                      2. Dasher0303
                        • 9 Years
                        9 years, 6 months ago

                        Barkley

                    • 8ball
                      • 11 Years
                      9 years, 6 months ago

                      mirallas or townsend?

                      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
                        • 14 Years
                        9 years, 6 months ago

                        Neither

                        1. 8ball
                          • 11 Years
                          9 years, 6 months ago

                          who do you recommend? 6.5m itb

                          hazard, coutinho, redmond, capoue, ?

                    • BbBb
                      • 11 Years
                      9 years, 6 months ago

                      Pretty flat at the London Stadium so far... Atmosphere and performances

                      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
                        • 14 Years
                        9 years, 6 months ago

                        Isn't it just. Pretty boring. A lot of play down West Hams right flank the. Daniels up against it

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

                      I think this is one of the worst games I've seen for a while

                      1. Sebbo29
                        • 11 Years
                        9 years, 6 months ago

                        0-0 incoming. And Mr. Smith is sitting comfortably on my bench again

                    • FPL Maldini
                      • 11 Years
                      9 years, 6 months ago

                      Should I do this for -4 (have two FT)..

                      Firminho, Deulofeu, Gray out
                      Barkley, Townsend, Benteke in

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

                        Nah.

                      2. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
                        • 14 Years
                        9 years, 6 months ago

                        Why take Gray out?

                      3. One Man
                        • 9 Years
                        9 years, 6 months ago

                        no

                    • Baked baines
                      • 11 Years
                      9 years, 6 months ago

                      Made the mistake of using my FT to bring Caroll in for Long last week.
                      Already used my FT for next week to take Tadic Out for Redmond.

                      Would anyone do Caroll put for Benteke -4

                      1. Baked baines
                        • 11 Years
                        9 years, 6 months ago

                        Out*

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

                          Depends on your other attackers... Can you field a good starting 7 up top without Caroll?

                          1. Baked baines
                            • 11 Years
                            9 years, 6 months ago

                            Aguero Ibra Carroll
                            Lamela Hazard Redmond Deuelfelso Fletcher

                      2. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 10 Years
                        9 years, 6 months ago

                        Benteke hasn't played for months - won't start next week

                    • Davidinho
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 6 months ago

                      Interesting situation there, definitely two yellow card tackles by Byram there.

                    • Unbelievable Jeff!
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 14 Years
                      9 years, 6 months ago

                      Anyone noticed any issues with team value?
                      My TV is showing as 99.8m with 0.5m in the bank.
                      I've done no transfers and yet I have foster, ibra, aguero, capoue & redmond who I understand have all gone up 0.1m so surely my TV should be 100m!?

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

                        What do you mean by TV? Squad value or how much you got after selling everyone?

                      2. VS10_
                        • 10 Years
                        9 years, 6 months ago

                        Your team value is 99.8m + 0.5m = 100.3m

                        1. Unbelievable Jeff!
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 14 Years
                          9 years, 6 months ago

                          Yeah. But if 5 players have gone up and 0 have gone down surely should be £100.5?

                          1. Jimmers
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 15 Years
                            9 years, 6 months ago

                            If 2 have dropped that would explain it

                          2. VS10_
                            • 10 Years
                            9 years, 6 months ago

                            You bought some of those after they have gone up already?

                      3. Jimmers
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 15 Years
                        9 years, 6 months ago

                        Have you any players that have dropped in value?

                        1. Unbelievable Jeff!
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 14 Years
                          9 years, 6 months ago

                          No price drops

                      4. TorresMagic™
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • Has Moderation Rights
                        • 16 Years
                        9 years, 6 months ago

                        Team ID?

                      5. VS10_
                        • 10 Years
                        9 years, 6 months ago

                        Go to my team and you have the correct value, points shows last weeks value.

                        1. Unbelievable Jeff!
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 14 Years
                          9 years, 6 months ago

                          Thanks guys. That's the answer. Was looking under current points which is why it was out of date. Cheers

                      6. Unbelievable Jeff!
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 14 Years
                        9 years, 6 months ago

                        It may be as I'm looking at team value under current points and 2 of the 5 players (aguero and ibra) only rose last night and so haven't been included in the team value?

                        1. TorresMagic™
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • Has Moderation Rights
                          • 16 Years
                          9 years, 6 months ago

                          Look at history page.

                    • ttownstokie
                      • 11 Years
                      9 years, 6 months ago

                      2 free transfers , was gonna do Vardy to Zlatan and Ali To Bollasie, or should it be Payet to Bolasie now he's not in todays sqaud? Is he out for a while???

                    • Royal5
                      • 14 Years
                      9 years, 6 months ago

                      Antonio looks terrible all of sudden

                    • FPL Maldini
                      • 11 Years
                      9 years, 6 months ago

                      Cryptic Clue- That chef looks a bit rigid.

                      Initials: SC

                      Currently playing now.

                      Who is it?

                      1. TorresMagic™
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • Has Moderation Rights
                        • 16 Years
                        9 years, 6 months ago

                        Cook

                    • JK94
                      • 11 Years
                      9 years, 6 months ago

                      Tempted to do Carroll-->Rondon, but then I would have 3 west brom players... Sounds nuts 🙂

                    • Rolls-Royce
                      • 12 Years
                      9 years, 6 months ago

                      Legend Ville Ronka seems in no rush to get Zlatan.

                      1. Every Dog Has Its Day
                        • 11 Years
                        9 years, 6 months ago

                        he has 1.5 ITB