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1 October 2016 3162 comments
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With European football forcing a reschedule, us Fantasy managers suffer a reduced Saturday programme made up of just a quartet of three o’clock kick-offs.

Our main focus is likely to be the London Stadium, where we will be tracking West Ham’s progress against Middlesbrough following four straight defeats. Michail Antonio looks poised to play up front today and carries the hopes of 18% of Fantasy Premier League managers, with almost 13% still keeping faith in Dimitri Payet.

Chelsea are another side with ailing form, although 26% still take Diego Costa into the Blues’ trip to Hull City, with another 20% holding Eden Hazard. Antonio Conte starts both Marcus Alonso and Victor Moses at the KCOM today, with Branislav Ivanovic dropping to the bench.

Elsewhere, Jermain Defoe’s 12% ownership will be hoping for a repeat performance from their striker after his brace in the 3-2 defeat to Crystal Palace in Gameweek 6. The Black Cats take on West Brom at the Stadium of Light, with Gareth McAuley found in 26% of FPL squads.

Watford’s Vicarage Road meeting with Bournemouth completes Saturday programme, with Fantasy managers set to re-assess the form of Walter Mazzarri’s assets following Monday’s disappointing defeat at Burnley.

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

  1. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season rc…
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Pretty Meh 38 GW with Kun Wally Alexis to go ....
    Mane (C) backfired today 🙁

    1. Helia
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Pretty good score considering failed captain choice

    2. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Meh? half of us haven't got past 20 points

    3. Tansey
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Definitely won't be a bad Gameweeks anyway

  2. Thomas Magnum
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Worth WC'ing or just use my 2 FT's
    Foster Jaku
    Williams Stones Baines Friend Amat
    Pereyra Antonio Cazorla Alli Marney
    Ibra Aguero Lukaku
    2FT 0.0ITB

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

      Maybe wait to see how Ibra does tomorrow first

  3. Coaly
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Which is best with 2FT?

    a) Antonio Capoue to Walcott 4.3
    b) Firmino Antonio to Walcott and Son/Lallana

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      A. I wouldn't sell Firmino and Lallana is injured

    2. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I'd probably go with A.

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

    How does Lallana and Antonio to Milner and Wally sound??

    1. Too Mane Men
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Milner relies heavily on penalties. Only takes three GWs of no penalties for him to be dead weight again. Great player though and he still carries some assist potential. If he was classified as a defender then he'd be essential to us all.

    2. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Fine

  5. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season rc…
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    "Beat The Popular % Team League" Code 120206-79052

    Currently just 18 left in !

    Previous GW 'Safe' totals
    Gw1 45
    Gw2 71 (the tough one)
    Gw3 40
    Gw4 32
    Gw5 50
    Gw6 63

    Current GW 7 Team to beat

    De Gea
    Stones Walker Morgan McAuley
    Coutinho Capoue Sterling
    Ibrahimovic (c) Kun (cv) Costa
    Subs Jakupovic Kante Amat Fletcher

  6. Fi_fpl addict
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    I think I may be one of them but will monitor if prices permit I may keep him , he looked OK , tries but other than payet not much around him , the team are not a threat , better teams with good fixtures in price bracket ,

  7. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Hope FPL do away with defenders next season.

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Who needs them anyways

    2. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      most defenders this year should be investigated under the Trade Descriptions Act

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

        😆

  8. scoreonemore
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Who are my priorities to remove?

    A) Shaw
    B) Evans
    C) Lallana
    D) Antonio
    E) Rondon

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      A, C (depending on injury duration) E D B

  9. Del Griffiths
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Do they do the predicted bonus points on here anymore?

    1. Davros
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Fpldiscovery

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

      Bonus is already in.

    3. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Bap chap retired about three seasons ago.....

      1. Del Griffiths
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        That's a shame, I liked that. It'd be good if this site was a real one stop shop.

    4. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season rc…
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      No need FPL site does it whilst the matches are playing ...

      1. Del Griffiths
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Ah, ok. Didn't know that. Ta!

        1. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season rc…
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Just log onto your team
          Then whilst the matches are underway just click on the fixtures and hey presto 🙂

          1. Del Griffiths
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Nice one, thanks!

            1. Rasping Drive
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Love your grav. One of the funniest films I have ever seen.

              1. Del Griffiths
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                I love it. Faintly obsessed by it to the point of visiting the motel they stayed in in the film.

                1. Rasping Drive
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 16 Years
                  9 years, 6 months ago

                  i hope you hired a similar vehicle to get there.

  10. Davros
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Why is everyone ditching Antonio? Thought he was oop or did he have a stinker?

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      He wasn't terrible it's just there's no real quality around him apart from Payet and as soon as Zaza came on all hope was lost

      1. Davros
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Ok cheers

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

      A lot of people on here only look at points.

  11. KOLASINA(C)
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Ok, I own Holebas and Pickford so I feel like they actually got a CS.

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

      This is what the season has resorted to

    2. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Anything better than 2 is a bonus

    3. Mario Balofail
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I'm afraid this is the best they can do this season for us (owners) 🙂

  12. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    How nailed on is Lee Grant?

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

      Who? He in EastEnders?

      1. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        😎

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

      Depends how long Butland is out for

      1. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        so he is ahead of Given now?

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

          Even Pieters is ahead of Given.....

          1. OPTA FPL
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            😆

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

      I'm pretty sure he's only nailed on until butland's back

    4. Del Griffiths
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      As long as he keeps out less than four per game I think he'll be ahead of Given.

      1. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        🙂 😀

  13. Evasivo
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Did Firmino get the bps for the assist in the end??

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

      Yeah upto 2 baps

      1. Evasivo
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Great, thank Jaf!

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

      2bps

    3. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season rc…
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      2

  14. odannyboys
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    My midfield- Capoue, Sterling, Sánchez, Firmino, Hazard.

    Hazard to who???????

    1. Evasivo
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Double up with Ozil or Walcott?

    2. Swan - Villa Proud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Mane

    3. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Spurs mid

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

        son?

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

      Wally....

    5. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season rc…
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Wally or Mane ....

    6. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Payet

  15. Swan - Villa Proud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Evans to Robertson or PVA?

    1. Live Lad
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      PVA can score in the clean sheet-shy world

  16. BB-8
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Have to make a move before the price changes. Pick one-

    A. Antonio -> Son
    B. Antonio Kone -> Theo Kelly
    C. Kone -> 4.9 def( Holebas probably)
    D. Ignore the prices changes and reassess tomorrow

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      D if possible

    2. Evasivo
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Wait, two weeks of injuries to come yet

      1. BB-8
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Will be priced out of A and B then. 🙁
        Probably smart to wait though

  17. JAC THE CAT
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    I'm even tempted with Robertson from Hull now!?

    1. Swan - Villa Proud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Same. Easy switch from Evans

      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        You would think a few CS's will come in taht fixture run

  18. AdamB
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Which forward would you get in place of Negredo for £9.5 or less ?

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Lukaku?

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

      Already have Lukaku.

    3. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Lukaku the obvious choice. But don't rule Benteke out, Palace's style suits him to a T.

    4. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Benteke maybe

  19. Live Lad
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Have exact money to do Antonio + Ibra to Sanchez + Benteke. I don't want to do anything yet but which 7.6 or less forward is the best?

    (1) Benteke
    (2) Defoe
    (3) Deeney
    (4) Austin
    (5) Wilson
    (6) Rashford tho I want to stay away from Man U for now

    Please help, thanks!!

    1. Johnny 8
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Deeney has form and fixtures.

      1. Live Lad
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks! I will do ibra to Deeney only if Ibra does nothing tmw AND his price is dropping?

    2. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Probably Deeney.

      1. Live Lad
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks!

    3. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      That's tough.

      Deeney for the fixtures, Defoe to be safe, Benteke if you don't mind the pricetag, Rashford because he's a future superstar.

      Austin and Wilson are too risky for me.

      1. Live Lad
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Deeney then! Thanks. I will do that striker switch only this wk, delaying Antonio (most likely) to Sanchez the wk after??

  20. Johnny 8
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Evening all.
    Have built up some nice squad value over the past few weeks (102.9) but it looks as if Kone is going to drop tonight. Have two free transfers which I intended to keep to cover possible injuries over the international break but do any of you think it would be wise to ship Kone for Smith (could rise tonight) or Holebas?

    1. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      4yc caution for Holebas

      1. Johnny 8
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah but could ride the ban out once he gets a fifth. Both Watford and B'mouth have great fixtures.

    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I really wouldn't trade now just to save 0.1. Wait until after the Suat has settled following the Int'l break

  21. tafrère
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    What's better :

    A) Walcott, Lallana, Walker

    or

    B) Walcott, Sterling, Smith

    Close case in my eyes.

    1. Sideways Backwards
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Remove Walcott from the choice

      1. Sideways Backwards
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        With Lallana injury it isn't close

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

          Lallana injury doesn't seem to be serious.

  22. rdamjan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    I feel like I wasted my WC (last week), team:

    Pickford / Foster
    Williams / Lovren / Holebas / Pieters / Amat
    Coutinho / Firmino / Antonio / Bolasie / Capoue
    Aguero / Ibra / Lukaku

    Now I have 2 FT with 1.0 ITB.

    Bolasie to --> Snodgrass

    1.3 ITB

    Antonio to Walcott maybe? or wait with those transfers? Thanks

    1. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      long 2 weeks ahead mate

      1. rdamjan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I know, I hate all price changes... I lost a lot of money because I WC few days late...

    2. Johnny 8
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Team looks fine. Hold for now until after international games.

      1. rdamjan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks.

    3. fedolefan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Pretty much the same midfield but I have Sanchez for Coutinho.

      I don't have money itb, so am looking at Antonio/Bolasie to Snodgrass.

      If Walcott delivers, probably get him but remember he'll be the first one sacrificed when Giroud/Ramsey are back.

      1. rdamjan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        How Antonio played today? Looks like he is not popular pick anymore...

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

          Nah, not worth keeping since West Ham are pretty bad in general. Not as bad as Bolasie FPL wise, but the only thing going for him is he played as a striker.

  23. scoreonemore
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Either worth a -4 to beat price drops or wait on injury news?

    A) Shaw, Lallana, Rondon ---> Cedric, firminho, Wilson

    B) Shaw, lallana, Rondon ---> Cedric, milner, benteke

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

      A) but show and Lallana will probably be back after the international break.

      1. potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        dunno , wouldnt bank on shaw. he'll have to wrestle it off Blind first

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

          I just think it's prematurate to sell both Shaw and Lallana.

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

    After tipping him to start he still didn't...but he did come off the bench and score. How did Isaac Success look when he came on?....and are Watford fans frothing at mouth that he's still not starting?

    It's madness having him on the bench.

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

      Do you bench Ighalo in order to have Success ? 😉

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

        Yes. Ighalo is struggling with confidence and looks a shadow of his former self. Success looks like the best player on the pitch every time he comes on.

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

      He looked good, way better than Ighalo tbh.

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

        He looks the real deal to me. Good player and no doubt.

  25. Sol
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Amat William Walker Evan ....*
    Sanchez

    A) Evan > Holebas
    B) Antonio > Walcott

    cheers

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

      B), who cares about defenders anymore ?

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

      true cheers

  26. Yankee Toffee
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone considering Gundogan temporarily? Usually gets subbed around 70 min, but very cheap and owned by only 1.5%

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

      Humpf...

  27. AdamB
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Benteke or Deeney for the long run ?

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

      Close but I'd say Benteke.

  28. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Who here loves firmino?

    1. Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Last week I didn't. This week I do.

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

      Developed feelings for him today for sure i can't deny it

    3. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      He's like an unfaithful wife. When at home, always got a headache. As soon as she's out of the house, can't wait to get her knickers off.

  29. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Antonio, Benteke, Snodgrass + Ibra > Sterling, Austin, Walcott + Lukaku -8?

    1. @SirAustinDangerPowers
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Antonio Ibra to Lukaku Wally.

      1. Danstoke82
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers for feedback.

        No to Sterling??

  30. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    What a performance from Atsu today for Newcstle. Looked brilliant and scored a Mahrez / Ben Arfa esq goal