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28 August 2016 1352 comments
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Sunday’s events get underway at the Hawthorns as West Brom seek to end a barren run of results on home turf against a confident Middlesbrough side.

Tony Pulis’ men have earned just a single point from their last five matches in front of their own fans, having lost out 2-1 to Everton in Gameweek 2.

In contrast, the visitors arrive in the midlands having earned their first three points on their return to the top flight courtesy of a 2-1 win at Sunderland in the Wear-Tees derby.

Boro are forced to shuffle their back four in the absence of left-back George Friend through injury, but Daniel Ayala is fit to start and makes his first appearance of the season.

As for West Brom, they shift Jonny Evans to central defence with Jonas Olsson dropping to the bench. Brendan Galloway makes his first Baggies start in the league at left-back, while young Sam Field makes his debut in midfield in what looks to be a five-man setup. Saido Berahino and Craig Gardner make way.

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

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  1. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is Ozil on any set pieces with Cazorla playing? Yesterday didn't give us a great idea 😕

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Less

    2. Delhidynamo
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Will depend on the angle. Ozil's left is always stronger

  2. Kaneyonero
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Kun to punish bus owners

    1. Sylas
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      He doesn't own the bus he drives. 😀

      1. dcarlito
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        And it's not a bus he needs, it's a taxi 😉

        1. Sylas
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          This too! 😉

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Double-decker haul incoming.

  3. Sanchit
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    A)Ibra + Ramirez
    B) Rooney + Firmino

  4. Jonathan Feddema
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Foster/Robinson

    Williams/Morgan/McAuley

    Capoue/Barkley/Mane/Pogba/tadic

    Aguero/Ibra

    Walker/Collins/Diomande

    A. Pogba/Tadic/Walker > Ozil/Lamela/best remaining 5 or below def (-8 hit)
    B. Pogba/Tadic/Morgan > Ozil/Lamela/best remaining 4.4 or below def (-8 hit)
    C. Tadic > Lamela
    D. Tadic > Cazorla
    E. Tadic > Antonio

  5. Fischy
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    How is stuani and Ramires playing?

    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      invisible

  6. Worzel Gummidge
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Teams like this should really be in the Championship and stay there tbh. At least Sunderland and other standard relegation teams attack. Look at how Hull are playing as well.

    1. Belsunz
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      serious lack of quality in both teams.

  7. dcarlito
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    So with this snooze fest nearly over, the next question is...

    Will Kerry catch the Dubs napping?

    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Nope

      1. dcarlito
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Can't see it myself.

    2. O Fenomeno
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, fancy Kerry big time to upset the Dubs

      1. dcarlito
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Just can't see past the Dubs. Would love to see them beat though, seem unstoppable. Mayo look vulnerable as well, would fear for them in the final.

        1. O Fenomeno
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah, as I heard being said this morning, all the known facts point to an easy Dublin win. But I think Kerry have a big performance in them today and let's see if the unknown factors will surprise Dublin enough to push it in their favor

  8. Podge
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    This is getting irritating now

    1. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Why do we put ourselves through this?

  9. Jamie_GAWA
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Cazorlas average position was just as high as Ozil yesterday, he's on set pieces and he plays every game when he's fit, he's the reason why Arsenal finished the season poorly (he was injured), he makes them tick.

    1. Sánchez
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Arsenal play more a 4141 than a 4231 imo

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Yep

    2. Kingston
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      But this has very rarely transferred into consistent Fpl points

    3. noquarternt
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah all of this is true. Just worried Wenger might prioritise him for slower Champions League games and double up with Xhaka Coquelin against the big teams. Wilshere and Ramsey also have to play.

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        This is a possibility.

    4. Worzel Gummidge
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Ok, so you have convinced yourself to get Caz over Oz. Do it and see how it pans out IMO.

    5. O Fenomeno
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      When he's further forward with the ball he isn't in the same positions as Ozil though, and he's not as much of a threat. His appeal should be fosused on his dead ball duties IMO, from open play Ozil makes everything tick in the final third

    6. tm245
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Ozil makes them tick as well. Their price difference makes it a nice challenging decision.

  10. Roland The Headless Thompso…
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is it really possible that Schmeichel captained himself this weekend? 🙂

    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/leagues/standings/743987/classic

    1. Lew
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Well it wouldn't be himself, would it?

      1. Roland The Headless Thompso…
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        no, it wouldn't - sorry - de family!

    2. Sánchez
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Andy Townsend bottom seems about right

  11. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else get excited when WBA win a corner?

    1. Eden Azzzar
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Nope

    2. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yup, chance of a counter attack for Boro.

    3. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not until Foster goes up for one, no.

    4. Piggs Boson
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yep 🙂

      It will be better when Brunt is back.

  12. Differentiator
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Sanchez, Williams, Puncheon, Friend

    or

    Ozil, Baines, Redmond, Reid

    1. KingOllie
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. ktongue
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A

  13. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    McAuley/Evans goal incoming

  14. KingNidge
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Craig Dawson is a weapon in the box

  15. Davido989
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Leko on McClean off

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

    Leko on, McClean off.

    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      That comma cost you valuable mini-seconds

  17. Squires FC
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Best 5.5 mid? Drinkwater looks like a consistent source of points, he's more of a box to box mid.

    1. Davido989
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Januzaj

    2. noquarternt
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Constant 1 and 2pts per week.

  18. THE Wild Rover
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Lol, Berahino strips off ready to come on but Pulis puts him on the naughty step 😀

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      They need to use him more, getting a bit silly now

    2. Scholes Balls
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I hope he gets in now that leko looks injured

  19. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Gibson (32)
    Evans (30)
    Barragan (29)

    1. Davido989
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Quite frustrating that Friend isn't playing.

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I probably would've benched him 😮

  20. Kaneyonero
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Leko goal incoming

  21. KingOllie
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Ben foster hasnt even made a save and hes on 20bps.
    What a beast

    1. ktongue
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      How is that even possible? This question is brought to you by very surprised Foster owner lol

  22. Eden Azzzar
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Lol @ yacob owners

  23. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hope this match stays this way. Willing to sacrifice Negredo returns for CS points.

  24. Jonathan Feddema
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Foster/Robinson

    Williams/Morgan/McAuley

    Capoue/Barkley/Mane/Pogba/tadic

    Aguero/Ibra

    Walker/Collins/Diomande

    A. Pogba/Tadic/Walker > Ozil/Lamela/best remaining 5 or below def (-8 hit)
    B. Pogba/Tadic/Morgan > Ozil/Lamela/best remaining 4.4 or below def (-8 hit)
    C. Tadic > Lamela
    D. Tadic > Cazorla
    E. Tadic > Antonio

  25. Eden Azzzar
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    All I need is for foster to make 10 saves in a row to get 3 bps

  26. Bubz
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Foster hasn't even made a save ಠ_ಠ

    1. dmhomag
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Cannot save without shots...

  27. Gerbs
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    My 8 year old daughter's games are more exciting than this

  28. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Lol if looks could kill 😀

  29. makaveli123
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is McClean pronounced "Mac Lean" or "Mac Clean"?

    1. Eden Azzzar
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I thought it was Mac lane

      1. dcarlito
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        This. Like John McClane...

    2. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Pronounced as Mc Dirty

    3. THE Wild Rover
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Toss sir

      1. O Fenomeno
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Booo

    4. dmhomag
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Mehr-klane

  30. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Sturridge yesterday and Berahino's face today 😆