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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.

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  1. dhamphiir
    10 years, 1 month ago

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

    1. YankeeDoodleDandy
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not unreasonable. I'd probably get Lamela.

      1. HellasLEAF
        10 years, 1 month 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
          10 years, 1 month 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
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Who would you rather have as Everton cover?

    A. Lukaku
    B. Barkley
    C. Miralles

    1. Bullet Eder
      10 years, 1 month ago

      C judging by today's match.

    2. Podge
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Im starting to think C

    3. Cok3y5murf
      10 years, 1 month 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
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A

      1. HellasLEAF
        10 years, 1 month ago

        none

      2. Rolls-Royce
        10 years, 1 month ago

        This is what I wanna hear...

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

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

      1. Clump
        10 years, 1 month ago

        He'll keep them. It went in.

    6. Clump
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Williams or Baines.

  3. raff97
    10 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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
        10 years, 1 month ago

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

  4. YankeeDoodleDandy
    10 years, 1 month ago

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

    1. Bubz
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Amat

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

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

    1. HellasLEAF
      10 years, 1 month ago

      definitely an upgrade on Deu anway if nailed

    2. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
      10 years, 1 month ago

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

  6. S.Kuqi
    10 years, 1 month ago

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

    1. Bubz
      10 years, 1 month ago

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

      1. S.Kuqi
        10 years, 1 month ago

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

        1. HVT
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Diomande might be the answer so.

          1. Bubz
            10 years, 1 month ago

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

          2. Clump
            10 years, 1 month ago

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

        2. Clump
          10 years, 1 month ago

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

  7. bojack
    10 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

      Who else are you considering?

      1. bojack
        10 years, 1 month 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
      10 years, 1 month ago

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

      1. RNGD Shobby
        10 years, 1 month ago

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

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

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

        1. Bubz
          10 years, 1 month 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
      10 years, 1 month ago

      M worried Austin and Long could start up top together

      1. HellasLEAF
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I'm getting rid personally

        1. gaurava1216
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 1 month ago

          me too... and townsend....

    5. bakayoko
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Swansea at home in GW5 & then he's off

  8. Brownpup
    10 years, 1 month ago

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

  9. FISSH
    10 years, 1 month ago

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

    1. HellasLEAF
      10 years, 1 month ago

      that can't be true.

  10. MoeZe3bi
    10 years, 1 month ago

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

    1. Yank Revolution
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. YankeeDoodleDandy
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A/B

    3. MoeZe3bi
      10 years, 1 month ago

      D)Hazard+Lamela+Costa??

      1. Yank Revolution
        10 years, 1 month ago

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

  11. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 1 month 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
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Just go for martial to ozil

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

        Martial likely to be dropped?

  12. Yank Revolution
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Haz did get three baps after all...hmmm

  13. twisterteo
    10 years, 1 month ago

    A. Cazorla, Redmond, Lukaku

    B. Ozil, Bolasie, Negredo

  14. The Red Devil
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Average score around here tonight?

    1. S.Kuqi
      10 years, 1 month ago

      45 points

    2. HVT
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Guessing 30ish

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

        I think that'll be around average, fwiw.

    4. The Red Devil
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks guys

  15. tm245
    10 years, 1 month 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
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Can't you fit Valencia + Big 4 in?

      1. tm245
        10 years, 1 month 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
    10 years, 1 month ago

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

    1. FISSH
      10 years, 1 month ago

      1

    2. HVT
      10 years, 1 month ago

      1

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

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

      1. Sid07
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Expected to be fit in 14 days??

  17. FISSH
    10 years, 1 month ago

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

    Last min deulofeu to lamela transfer helped !

  18. The Tinkerman
    10 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

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

  19. Knallie
    10 years, 1 month ago

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

    1. The Tinkerman
      10 years, 1 month 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
        10 years, 1 month ago

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

    2. Rolls-Royce
      10 years, 1 month ago

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

    3. Yank Revolution
      10 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

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

    1. Davido989
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Points > team value.

      1. Jamie_GAWA
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Higher team value=More points

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

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

  21. 420king
    10 years, 1 month ago

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

    Atleast Hazard, Valencia, Lamela and Firmino saved my week

  22. twisterteo
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Does Ozil worth 2m over Cazorla or Theo?

    1. Sandy Ravage
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    2. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    3. HVT
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Caz tempts with Aguero/Ibra

    4. Cok3y5murf
      10 years, 1 month ago

      yes

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

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

    6. Worzel Gummidge
      10 years, 1 month ago

      yes

    7. Arteta
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely.

  23. Le _ Professeur
    10 years, 1 month ago

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

    1. myboycharlie
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Great score

    2. bojack
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Hoping?

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

      1. Le _ Professeur
        10 years, 1 month ago

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

        1. bojack
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I get ya! Did you wildcard this week?

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

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

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

  25. Chucky
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Power 5 in my new WC Team

    Kun Ibra Costa Haz Ozil 😎

  26. Reed_Rothchild
    10 years, 1 month ago

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

    1. myboycharlie
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not worth -8 IMO

  27. gaurava1216
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 1 month ago

    is townsend price dropping tonight anyone??

  28. S.Kuqi
    10 years, 1 month 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
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Chips...

  29. myboycharlie
    10 years, 1 month ago

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

    1. gaurava1216
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Cok3y5murf
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Neither

  30. gaurava1216
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

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

    2. bakayoko
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Those transfers are terrible in my opinion, sorry

    3. Cok3y5murf
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I would make none of those.