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

    If only Baines had scored the penalty...

    1. Third Eye Vision
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Just to add fuel to the Everton pk taker debate. Barkley had hold of the ball and it well looked like he was going to take it before Baines came up. Mirallas had a word with him, too, just prior to him taking it.

  2. Frank Black
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Gained 670K positions. Foster and Kun(C) left, let's hope for the best.

  3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Bellerin 27.5%, Shaw 24 , Azpi 13 , Valencia 10 .

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      10 years, 1 month ago

      RF to Parm

  4. Third Eye Vision
    10 years, 1 month ago

    My last post mentioned how well Williams played today and replies queried why Jags got bonus and he didn't. Pondering whether I'm being swayed by his past performances for Swansea, where he was a baps-magnet. Do you think that's because in backs against the wall performances for Swansea, Williams was the stand-out defender? At Everton, where the defensive unit protected by Barry and Gana all play well together, will Williams' bonus potential be diminished?

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

      I've looked at the stats, he lost a little bit by having a low passing percentage which put him in the lowest passing bonus bracket. As far as CBI, tackles, ball recoveries etc go, he was averaging around 20 actions a game at Swansea last year, not sure that is sustainable at Everton with three centre-backs sharing the load.

      1. Third Eye Vision
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Yes. Quite a few misplaced passes today. Figured that was what did him today.

        Thanks for the reply.

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

          I think Jagielka purely out-did him today but we need more than one game to make sure.

          4 more ball recoveries, 2 more clearance, 1 more block.

          Also won 3/4 aerial duels compared to 2/3.

  5. The Wise Owl
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Would you rather?

    A) Sell Walker for Williams
    B) Sell Stones for Williams

    A means I get an extra 0.5 ITB for when I eventually WC.

    1. henryleeds
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B

      1. The Wise Owl
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Any reason?

        1. henryleeds
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Walker has Stoke, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, West Brom and Bournemouth in his next 6 fixtures, good CS potential and as always, good attacking potential. Stones has average fixtures in an average City defence

    2. Loðbrók
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B og those, but if you want to bring in a defender it should be Baines

  6. 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 1 month ago

    70 points with Ibra captain, captained Sanchez last week. Gradually learning in my first year of FPL!
    I'm off abroad for 10 days without internet, enjoy the footie tomorrow and the international break (as much as possible)all !

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

      Congrats on top spot in LMS 🙂

  7. Davido989
    10 years, 1 month ago

    So..who's wildcarding?

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

      Already activated. No going back for me.

    2. Licky
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Too early to say. Its an option but I think a -4 would suffice.

      1. Davido989
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Agreed.

    3. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Probably me.

    4. henryleeds
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Can't decide

    5. Optimus.
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not me

      1. KingNidge
        10 years, 1 month ago

        🙂

    6. GreennRed
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Too early. Can't see the good form of alternatives just yet.

    7. KingNidge
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Nah maybe take a hit but not spunking my WC now if i can help it

      1. Davido989
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Dunno what to do. I'm ok with attack but defence is terrible. Can't be taking hits on defence lol

        1. KingNidge
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Course ya can.. if you change the face of your defence in a couple of transfers then get it done i say mate.. feel better for it

          1. Davido989
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Probably right. Gonna get an Ev/Che boy this week, United boy the week after

            1. KingNidge
              10 years, 1 month ago

              mailed you

  8. henryleeds
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Debating whether to WC or not,

    Foster/Heaton
    Valencia/Stones/Pieters/Friend/Kingsley
    Mahrez/Sterling/Lamela/Redmond/Capoue
    Kun/Ibra/Gray

    Any feedback would be appreciated:)

    1. adidasOriginals
      10 years, 1 month ago

      No mate

      1. henryleeds
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

  9. Father Demo
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Not sure about fantasy prospects but Curtis Davies looks pretty strong for Hull.

    1. Bubz
      10 years, 1 month ago

      He's an absolute beast

    2. henryleeds
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I agree, if they stay up he will be one of the main reasons

  10. Davido989
    10 years, 1 month ago

    If Stones concedes tomorrow he can do one

    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      10 years, 1 month ago

      agreed

    2. ★Kuntheman★
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Claudio Bravo.

      😉

      1. The Wise Owl
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Isn't playing.

        1. ★Kuntheman★
          10 years, 1 month ago

          But he will be following this GW. Wouldn't be smart to drop Stones just yet.

    3. Numb
      10 years, 1 month ago

      West Ham are a shambles at the moment

      1. Davido989
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Yes..that's why if they score I'm considering to bin Stones if wc'ing

    4. Bellerinmondo
      10 years, 1 month ago

      think I'd prefer someone with more attacking potential, tempted by PVA at 5 when fixtures look better

  11. Emiliano Sala
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I have costa
    Who is better hazard or sanchez ?

  12. cyclopropane
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Up to 200k despite a tadic captain. Thank you, Baines/Dann/Puncheon/Hazard/DDG

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

    My unlucky rival, still a nice score.

    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/1275164/event/3

  14. Loðbrók
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Bring in jay rod?

  15. jay01
    10 years, 1 month ago

    How did benteke play?

  16. Bellerinmondo
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Got no Love
    Need a Friend
    with clean sheet
    tomorrow

  17. pokern1nja09
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone West Ham fans know if James Collins is first choice?

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

      Reid and ogbonna first choice

  18. Dr Robotnik
    10 years, 1 month ago

    What kind of % captained Zlatan today? Where can I find stats like this? Aguero could be massive tomorrow.

    1. Bellerinmondo
      10 years, 1 month ago

      34.2
      fpl discovery

    2. Ghost86
      10 years, 1 month ago

      More captained zlatan but not by much

    3. Dr Robotnik
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Thank you for this

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

      I wonder are people regretting getting zlatan last week now?

  19. Ghost86
    10 years, 1 month ago

    What are the chances of gray getting banned?
    Hull (h) next

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

      Midweek for the answer.

    2. GuyIncognito
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Very high

    3. Ghost86
      10 years, 1 month ago

      High chances of him scoring too ffs

  20. Flynny
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hi ..got 2fts and 1.4itb.....no idea what to do...

    Clearly gray needs to go if suspended....

    Anyone willing to advise on what to do??

    Foster jaku
    Valencia stones friend kone amat
    Hazard firmino lamela ramirez capoue
    Kun ibra gray

    How about firmino and gray to ozil and rondon??

    Advice appreciated...

    Thanks

  21. Jonny Sutt
    10 years, 1 month ago

    A) Hernandez and 4.5m midfielder (rodwell ?)
    B) diomande and 6m midfielder (king ?) plus .5 itb

    As I write this, b seems like the obvious choice. It comes down to how many more goals Hernandez will score than diomande

    1. Bellerinmondo
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A with capoue possible?

      1. Jonny Sutt
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Oh sorry I already have him

  22. Del Monte
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Sanchez or Hazard?

    1. Jonny Sutt
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Ozil and hazard ... Make it work!

    2. KingNidge
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Both

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

        Not possible with Kubra

        1. Vedas
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Very possible.

    3. Davido989
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Hazard. More consistent.

  23. Mayo for Sam
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Will Holgate be nailed when Coleman returns?

    1. The Wise Owl
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Unlikely.

  24. Stupendous
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Loads of people in my leagues have used Triple Captain, Wildcards, and spent ample amounts of point.

    I have no United players, haven't and won't.

    I haven't used or spent anything and have two frees again.

    I moved up in most of my leagues.

    Must be doing something right hey!!!!

    What to do with this merry bunch please??

    Forster
    Terry Stones Morgan
    Walcott Barkley Oscar Mahrez
    Vardy Kun Gray

    Jakupovic, Capoue, Kone, Amat
    2 Ft, 0,8 itb

  25. Tuchap - Lurker
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else not doing particularly well but relatively happy with their team?
    I think i would only remove a couple of players if i were to wc.

  26. adidasOriginals
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is Holgate set for a good run in the EVE team?

    He was getting a lot of plaudits on the radio this afternoon....

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

      Coleman

    2. Third Eye Vision
      10 years, 1 month ago

      He was brilliant, but surely Coleman will go straight back in when he's fit. Coleman looked great pre-season.

  27. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Pretty tough getting Haz and Sanch in a team with Ibra and Kun up front.

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

      One risky tactic that I'm considering is getting both Capoue and Diomande and rotating them.

      1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I cannot afford it even with both of them. I'm left with Knightly and Amat as Swansea double up. No chance.

      2. GuyIncognito
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I'm considering saving money by moving to four at the back with Terry, Valencia, Baines and either Stones or a second Man Utd defender.

    2. GreennRed
      10 years, 1 month ago

      What'll the other 11 get you?

  28. liiusions
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone with a decent OR/team still WC'ing for price rises? My team seems fine for now, but could do with getting rid of a few dead-weight (Tadic and Townsend)

    1. Stupendous
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Gonna try and save it for mega disasters, nearer Xmas prolly. The inevitable injury and suspension crisis that i'll get. Will come in very handy once everyone else has used theirs!

      1. liiusions
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Last year I was forced to use it just after Xmas though so I somewhat wasted it!

    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      10 years, 1 month ago

      ive always found the price rises disappointing in an int break......interest tails off pretty rapidly

      1. liiusions
        10 years, 1 month ago

        That's why I was thinking, there might be 1 or 2 who go up by 0.2 but surely they're ones we'd be getting in anyway?!

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

      If you only have a few pressing transfers, I'd save. I usually think -16 or more justifies the wildcard.

      1. liiusions
        10 years, 1 month ago

        In fairness if I were to wildcard I'd only be keeping probably 6 players and it'd mean I could get Ozil/Sanchez in

    4. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'm tempted, but in my experience WC during the international break does not get the rises you'd hope for.
      But I may use it anyway.

    5. Sandy Ravage
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'm going with the speculate to accumulate option to get key players before they become unaffordable.

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

    No idea who to use my FT on this week

    Gray
    Evans (I have Foster as well)
    Lenihan seems the most obvious but he's an easy bench fodder at the moment.

    I have 1.4itb

    1. MoeZe3bi
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Who do your have in your back line?

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

        Williams, Valencia, Evans, Lenihan, Friend

    2. Stupendous
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Why would you remove Gray ahead of Hull at home? (not that Hull are who we thought they were mind!!!)

      Ban aside, unless you are wildcarding, I would hold for one more week!

  30. MoeZe3bi
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I'd really love to hear your feedback gents 🙂

    Active WC team:

    DDG-Jaku

    Stones-Valencia-Holgate-Evans-Amat

    Ozil-Willian-Redmond-Fer-Hojbjerg

    Ibra-Aguero-Costa

    0.4 ITB

    I'll ship Holgate after their 4 favorable fixtures

    Any advice is highly appreciated 🙂

    1. liiusions
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Needs Hazard in imo, pretty hard to get him Ibra, Aguero and Ozil in though. I'd ditch DDG for a 4.5 and Jaku for Pickford as Hull are getting a keeper in before the window closes