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27 August 2016 4413 comments
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Hull City and Manchester United conclude the day’s events with a top of the table clash at the KCOM stadium.

Against the odds, both teams go into the tea-time kick-off having won both their opening matches, with Tigers boss Mike Phelan working miracles with a threadbare squad.

Not surprisingly, both Hull and United are unchanged. Whilst that could be down to very limited options in Phelan’s case, Jose Mourinho chooses to keep his winning side intact, with Chris Smalling and Henrikh Mkhitaryan again named on the bench.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. dhamphiir
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Worth the transfer?
    Tadic + Bojan --> Barkley/Lamela + Pereyra (-4)?

    1. YankeeDoodleDandy
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Not unreasonable. I'd probably get Lamela.

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Why do people still want Barkley in lol.

        Everton don't feel like a team full of goals each week.

        Mirallas admirers know this feeling.

        Good player n'all, but there are nice options at that price.

        1. Yank Revolution
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          They do have good fixtures and Lukaku will round into some kind of good form, which means the mids should profit too. Barkley is definitely quite involved in their attack.

  2. Rolls-Royce
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Who would you rather have as Everton cover?

    A. Lukaku
    B. Barkley
    C. Miralles

    1. Bullet Eder
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      C judging by today's match.

    2. Podge
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Im starting to think C

    3. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Right now no Everton attacker looks convincing. But out of these three, probably Barkley although he's a bit expensive for what you get.

    4. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      A

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        none

      2. Rolls-Royce
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        This is what I wanna hear...

    5. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I might go Baines as my only Everton cover, should keep pens despite the miss I think.

      1. Clump
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        He'll keep them. It went in.

    6. Clump
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Williams or Baines.

  3. raff97
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Foster (jaku)
    Shaw Valencia Stones (Friend Chambers)
    Hazard Sterling Deu Redmond Capoue
    AgueroC ibra (Carroll)
    0.5ITB 1FT

    Not looking to WC but have quite a few players I need to get rid of. Carroll Im happy to keep for a little bit longer since hes already gone down to 6.4 and I wont lose another 0.1 from him until he goes down to 6.2. Chambers and Deuloefeu are next in line to get rid of. Who can I get in for Deu at 7.0 or under (Lamela is agonisingly 7.1)?

    1. rivercityransom
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      that's not how it works. if you bought carroll for 6.5, you'll lose value every time he goes down in price.

      1. raff97
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Is it?? News to me, I thought it was half the price fall/rise divided by 2 and rounded down

  4. YankeeDoodleDandy
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Amat or Kingsley? I don't know anything about Swansea and who is more nailed...

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Amat

  5. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Deulofeu to Lanzini worth a punt as likely to be in West Ham team post International break?

    1. HellasLEAF
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      definitely an upgrade on Deu anway if nailed

    2. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Lanzini get's injured so much, he's a risk.

  6. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    What makes this year harder is lack of good cheap strikers and midfielders and also Kubra taking 25% of budget

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Funny because we thought there was loads of cheap striker options in preseason. Turns out they're all crap!

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Really don't fancy any of them. Valencia (whm) tempts me but not nailed unfortunately

        1. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Diomande might be the answer so.

          1. Bubz
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            I like him, but those fixtures.....

          2. Clump
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Hey HVT.
            Ive sussed you out. I'm in the Irish league to make the others look good, no?

        2. Clump
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Not for me. Bilic doesn't fancy him. That's all that matters.

  7. bojack
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone considering Redmond's future in their team?

    Feel there may be one or two 5.5s who could replace him to free up some cash.

    Need to see some highlights of Southampton today.

    1. Trae44
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Who else are you considering?

      1. bojack
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Ramirez potentially although not looked at Boro's fixtures post int. break yet.

        I won't buy him now, not that daft, but I wonder if Januzaj could be worth a punt.

    2. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Me. Snoddy might be better option. Everything goes through him and monopoly at set pieces

      1. RNGD Shobby
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        injured today and only played 46min... looked bad

    3. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      He will be staying in mine. 6.0 is still a bargain for him imo and no better options at that price

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        what I don't like is lack of set piece though. and I wouldn't say nailed just yet either.

        1. Bubz
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          I think hes nailed. He never even gets subbed off and Long/Tadic do. No setpieces but cant have it all, hes playing pretty much out of position which makes up for it

    4. JIM BOB
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      M worried Austin and Long could start up top together

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I'm getting rid personally

        1. gaurava1216
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          me too... and townsend....

    5. bakayoko
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Swansea at home in GW5 & then he's off

  8. Brownpup
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Should I trade out Van Dijk to Valencia even with Manchester derby up next gameweek?

  9. FISSH
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    I want Ozil.. I simply cannot afford him without dropping Ibra...

    1. HellasLEAF
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      that can't be true.

  10. MoeZe3bi
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    A)Hazard+Cazorla+Lukaku
    B)Willian+Ozil+Costa
    C)Barkley+Ozil+Costa

    1. Yank Revolution
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      A

    2. YankeeDoodleDandy
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      A/B

    3. MoeZe3bi
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      D)Hazard+Lamela+Costa??

      1. Yank Revolution
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Dont like Costa in the mix, Haz, Lamela...Benteke/Lukaku?

  11. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on whether this is worth a wildcard:

    Foster - Jak
    Amat - Stones - Valencia - Friend - Kone
    Hazard - Bolasie - Martial - Redmond - Capoue
    Aguero - Ibra - Gray

    Thank you

    1. MoeZe3bi
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Just go for martial to ozil

    2. myboycharlie
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      No need to wc take out martial to Ozil and only if gray is suspended remove him then, I'd give Bolaisse and Redmond more time. Also ur defence is fine for the mo

      1. Lovren an elevator
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Martial likely to be dropped?

  12. Yank Revolution
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Haz did get three baps after all...hmmm

  13. twisterteo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    A. Cazorla, Redmond, Lukaku

    B. Ozil, Bolasie, Negredo

  14. The Red Devil
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Average score around here tonight?

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      45 points

    2. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Guessing 30ish

    3. bojack
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      29 with double Baggies defence and Aguero (c) left.

      Two away wins tomorrow and I am back to my old FPL form of every year past,

      1. bojack
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I think that'll be around average, fwiw.

    4. The Red Devil
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks guys

  15. tm245
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    If you are going to go big with the four heaviest hitters then you need to make your peace with a sacrifice somewhere else. The money isn't there yet this early in the season. I have all four and know that my defense is ugly, especially as United seem to be constructing a fortress.

    IMO, going cheap on defenders is the way to go since you can rotate five guys for three spots -- not sure about downgrading to 2-3 uber attackers since your rotation odds aren't as favorable, nor are most of them even real attackers, whereas at least the defenders who are cheap are doing what the position calls for.

    1. AnfieldLad
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Can't you fit Valencia + Big 4 in?

      1. tm245
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Maybe Tadic to Redmond and then a 4.5m def upgrade, but then I would be priced out of a huge range of midfielders. Glad I have the break to think it through.

  16. Sid07
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Tadic + duelofue to
    1) lamela + snodgrass
    2) lamela + Redmond
    3) lamela + fer

    1. FISSH
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      1

    2. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      1

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Snoddy may be injured. Form says Fer but fixtures are terrible.

      1. Sid07
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Expected to be fit in 14 days??

  17. FISSH
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    40 points with Foster, Stones and Kun (C) to go.

    Last min deulofeu to lamela transfer helped !

  18. The Tinkerman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    In pre season I read some analysis from someone on here (can't remember who, sorry) about the number price rises and falls in each game week of previous seasons. It was useful in seeing the peaks of transfer activity. If anyone knows what I'm talking about and bookmarked it could you link me please? Thanks 🙂

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      It could be useful in deciding which international break to WC in...

  19. Knallie
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    So how are we going to fit Sanchez in without losing Kubrazard?

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Two 5.5-6.0 mids for 3rd and 4th choice if you stick with a 6.5 forward and play 343.

      I'm considering moving to 4 at the back.

      1. myboycharlie
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Agree I think a 4-3-3 or 4-4-2 is way forward

    2. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      No need., first he needs to show some consistency.

    3. Yank Revolution
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      WC and lots of 4.5 Ds, 4.0 GKs and 2 4.5 or 1 4.5 / 1 5.0 Mid

  20. Mickey Tyrion™
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Consensus that a very large chunk on here have active wildcards at the moment?

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Points > team value.

      1. Jamie_GAWA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Higher team value=More points

        1. Dino
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          You can't be a consistently high performer in this game if you really believe that?

  21. 420king
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    anyone else bought Ibra for Vardy and put a c on him? 🙂

    Atleast Hazard, Valencia, Lamela and Firmino saved my week

  22. twisterteo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Does Ozil worth 2m over Cazorla or Theo?

    1. Sandy Ravage
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

    2. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

    3. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Caz tempts with Aguero/Ibra

    4. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      yes

    5. StalkingDwarf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I say worth it over Caz due to naildness and his history, but Theo could be a good differential.

    6. Worzel Gummidge
        9 years, 8 months ago

        yes

      • Arteta
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Definitely.

    7. Le _ Professeur
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      65 with Aguero to go .. hoping for a green arrow this week .. had two bad weeks

      1. myboycharlie
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Great score

      2. bojack
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Hoping?

        If you don't move upwards something very odd will have to happen.

        1. Le _ Professeur
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Hoping for a nice jump bro 😀 .. i'm at 1,700,000 so I'm desperate for nice arrow right now 😀

          1. bojack
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            I get ya! Did you wildcard this week?

            See you on the way past - I'll be falling this week!

    8. StalkingDwarf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Funny how things change. Last season we didn't know which cheap player to get. This year, we are trying to fit all the most expensive players in.

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Need to strap the knees and have faith, only make transfers when needed.

    9. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Power 5 in my new WC Team

      Kun Ibra Costa Haz Ozil 😎

    10. Reed_Rothchild
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Redmond, Gray, and Friends to Diamonde, Cazorla, and Terry for an 8 point hit?

      1. myboycharlie
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Not worth -8 IMO

    11. gaurava1216
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      is townsend price dropping tonight anyone??

    12. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Second gw in a row above top10K and overall average and still fff is predicting red arrow. I don't get it 😐

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Chips...

    13. myboycharlie
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      A) Sanchez and Fer
      B) Ozil and 6.5 mid (already hav Redmond)

      1. gaurava1216
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        A

      2. Cok3y5murf
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Neither

    14. gaurava1216
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      i m stuck here thinking -4 cups i have exact funds.... should i do it?

      Townsend out for Carzola
      Redmond out for Coutino
      Costa out for Negredo

      yes or no?

      1. screamopilla
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Yes except I'd choose Mane or Firmino over Coutinho, imo

      2. bakayoko
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Those transfers are terrible in my opinion, sorry

      3. Cok3y5murf
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I would make none of those.