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

    What a day of sport tomorrow

    The Arc , Grand Prix , all the big prem games & last day of Ryder cup!

    A Stay in day

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

      Just threw up at the thought of working tomorrow.

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

        You're sick then , can't possibly go in

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

    Haven't been on here all day, so may have probably been mentioned.

    Success has to start next game for us after his performance today. Ighalo still bringing nothing and success looking like a raw talent, no surprised he scored.

    Would love to see the stats later, but had about 4/5 attempts on goal, and at 5.8 looks a great OOP as a midfielder to rotate with someone else.

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

      Posted similar. He's gonna be a great pick.

      Ighalo's father died last week so I honestly think there may have been something of a sympathy postponement of the inevitable dropping of him. It would have been harsh to have done it this week....or maybe even next week (funeral during the international break).

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

        Ighalos father died in April just after the Palace semi mate.

        Ighalo hasn't been same player since January, feel dropping him may help but Flores played him the whole time during his barren run and he continues to start now. Pretty sure he will now be benched for Success next game but wouldn't be surprised if he started. The fans are constantly on his back all game which isn't helping

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Yup looks like he had his head turned big time by those Jan rumours of big teams going in for him

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

              Yeah rumours that Utd bid for him and we turned him down would make sense.

              Especially as when we played at Old Trafford, he was on a one man mission and refused to pass which resulted in fans hammering him on social media all night

    2. TheCurseOfRaheem
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Shipping Benteke instead of Ibra for Aguero and playing Capoue instead of purchasing Firmino has cost me 20 points.

      Serves me right for going against the numbers and playing Capoue.

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

        Zlat might repay some of that tomorrow

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

      Giggs set to become Swansea manager. Think he will be good for Borja, siggy and Montero as he will get them playing attacking football.

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        like he did with united 🙄

      2. Lecky Legs FC
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Joke of an appointment that Francesco's done no wrong either really made us work for that win today I see Giggs failing should manage a lower league club to kick start his mangerial career and work his way up from there.

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

        Guidolin was a weird appointment but in his defense he hasn't done much wrong since taking over. Been unlucky not to get something last few games, and to be denied of points because of penalties 2 weeks in a row

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

      Yeah, I think it's time to move on from Antonio, although those underlying stats are filthy.

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

        I watched the game in a bar on holiday. West Ham are relegation fodder

      2. sminkypinky
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I think I'll move Capoue instead. Him and Ibra regardless how he does tomorrow.

    5. bici
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Can't wait for Ibra's brace tomorrow, he's gonna mess up everyone's plans. Everyone wrote him off.

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

        I will sell him anyway.

      2. Kante Be Bothered
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Costa is doing better. Why get Ibra when you can get Costa

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

          You are not allowed to talk sense

          1. Kante Be Bothered
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            lol you sure mate because that made perfect sense

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

          Because i'm ManUtd fan and biased.

      3. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Red card would be sweet

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

        Everyone wrote McGregor off in his rematch

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

          Except the bookies? He was a favourite even after losing the first encounter

    6. camarozz
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      39 points. Sanchez (C), sterling, ageuro and jannsen to go. Expectations are high but rivals with ibra (C) will give me nightmares tonight.

    7. Kante Be Bothered
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      19(-4). With Shaw Walker Stones Redmond Sanchez(C) Aguero to go. Decent?

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

        Below average. Need the defenders to do well.

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

      When Terry is fit, he replaces Cahill?

      1. Scholes Balls
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        slideshaw bob can go to the bench as well

    9. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I know it's frowned upon on here but what the heck..

      #1,081,562 OR 😎

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

        Stop bragging bro, that's not cool

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

        Still safe in LMS 🙂

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

          ::cool:

      3. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Time to hang those boots up

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

          Was 1.2m gw8 last season so there is hope

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

            Season high 😉

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

        Nicely done Optimus. That's that years of experience.

      5. John t penguin
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        What you all talking about, this is a terrible rank, the guy must be a fool at this game

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

          😀

    10. PassMeTheSwedge
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Heaton Pickford
      Valencia Baines Holebas Evans Amat
      Sanchez Firmino Antonio Snodgrass Fletcher
      Kun Ibra Deeney

      0.1ITB

      Any glaring transfers to make? I have 2 FTs

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

        Wow...exactly the same as me....although the I have williams and capoue to your baines and Fletcher....

        I also have 2ft.....

        Looking at ibra and Antonio to lukaku and walcott.

        What do u think?

    11. bici
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Payet scored mad goal today. He doesn't need good team performance to bring in some points.

    12. LAMB TEA
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      capoue + payet > success + firmino for 2 ft

      go? my reason is gud fixtures n like for like switch

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

      Walcott pricerise during the night or what ?

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

        Or what

    14. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Why is Payet falling? On -44% atm 🙁

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

        Plays for West Ham

    15. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      27 with Stones, Sánchez, Agüero & Ibrahimović(c) to come.

      Doesn't feel great. 🙁

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

        Tomorrow is another day

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

        captain yet to play

      3. DantheManinaPan
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Same boat but with 24 points and Valencia instead of Stones

    16. Littlefish92
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Any changes to improve this team ? 1 FT 1.0 in bank

      Lloris
      Stones baines mcauly
      Sanchez chadli capoue Antonio
      Defoe aguero zlatan

      Subs Pickford snodgrass holebas Amat

    17. 824545201
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      All i want is United to concede tomorrow, too many ML rivals with double United defenders.

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

        I want loads more. Hattie for Ibra!

      2. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Your wish is granted

        1-0 to Stoke

    18. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Hey guys,

      I asked this last season as well, but nobody really knew.

      Is there a site/app/feature somewhere, where you can plot in your team and see future "line-ups".

      To see a team similar to the "pick team" tab, but for future GWs with corresponding opponents of each player?

      Thanks a lot !

    19. Lizard Lips
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Wish I wasn't such a sheep. Firmino to Barkley GW3 and then Antonio in on my WC instead of Theo.

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

        We all have our bad days Ville Ronka mate

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

          The silence speaks volumes 😉

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

            The fake moustache and specs didn't fool me

      2. Dark_Mata
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Did just this too.

    20. Jack Burton
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      It's my highest ever overall ranking today so thanks everyone for the advice there is a lot of knowledge on here cheers

      1. Goal Digger2016
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Which is?

        1. Jack Burton
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          75 000 it's my first proper year doing it so pretty pleased don't make fun please ha ha

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

        I'll send you the bill through the mail ok.

        1. Jack Burton
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Worth every penny mate I'm blowing away the opposition in my ml 500 quid on it I'll get you some beers

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

            Sounds like a league i would lke to join?lol

            1. Jack Burton
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              No way don't want the competition

    21. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Pickford has 18 points from 5 without a cs. impressive stats. That's nearly an average of 4 points a game.

      Imagine what his score will be like when sunderland keep a cleanie

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

        They never will though

      2. Krul Runnings
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Fingers crossed!

    22. Kalou
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Best mid for next few weeks?

      A.Wallcott

      B.Sterling
      ???

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

        Short term Walcott, long term Sterling

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

      most nailed watford defender?

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

        Holebas

    24. Miami Monkey
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Who looked better of Defoe and Deeney? I guess Wilson can be included too

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

        Wilson
        Deeney
        Gold tooth

    25. Krul Runnings
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Starting Evans over Holebas is the difference between 15kOR and 10kOR for me today.

      Man, things are tight at the top.

    26. knightrider
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Best defender for 5m or less, not including holebas or Evans.

      Thanks!

      1. Veggente85
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Smith, or PVA (but you should check if he will be nailed or not).

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

        Curtis Davies

      3. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Cedric maybe.

    27. Kuyt Hero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Can those of us planning to get Wally in for next GW make a pact to not put him in until the Friday after next? Thanks

    28. Jamie_GAWA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Opinions on Davies and Robertson please?

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

        yes and who ?

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

      Sell lallana or wait?

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

        wait, he has 16 days to recover and he shouldnt drop anytime soon