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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.

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  1. DantheManinaPan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Nyom worth a punt? Started WBA's last two, but was that because of a Galloway injury...?

    1. Ziegler1988
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Terrible next four fixtures and Brunt may be back at LB

  2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    10 years, 25 days ago

    time to bench capoue from now on, his purple patch is over

    1. Scholes Balls
      10 years, 25 days ago

      10 points incoming

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      10 years, 25 days ago

      0 shots, 0 chances created

      good night

    3. KingNidge
      10 years, 25 days ago

      He's my 4th mid and it's a concern

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        10 years, 25 days ago

        i'd advise re-adjusting the squad soon to get a viable 4th mid.

        I'd look at snodgrass maybe

        1. KingNidge
          10 years, 25 days ago

          He's the one i'm looking at bemba.. GW9 more than likely

      2. HVT
        10 years, 25 days ago

        I'm surprised you went down that road KN, that form was unsustainable tho I know in the past we've seen others break that theory, upgrade ASAP mate.

        1. KingNidge
          10 years, 25 days ago

          I wildcarded and went with a strong defence and KDB Sanchez Firmino as 3 top end big hitting mids so Capoue looked less of an issue then.. i knew he couldn't keep up more just tick over the odd goal and assist.. Snodgrass isn't going to be too much hassle at all to get in so no damage done hopefully

          1. HVT
            10 years, 25 days ago

            I can see your thinking, you wanted it all really and like others saw Capoue as the enabler, KDB was unlucky too with his form, Tbf I contemplated the same move myself but I went down the road of selling Ibrahimavich as the balance looked unsettled, so far so good for me, Snod looks easy enough to get for you so hopefully that works out.

            1. KingNidge
              10 years, 25 days ago

              KDB was the first name on my team sheet as i went without Kun.. along with Kos.. replaced KDB with Sterling this week which freed up funds for Kun next week and some change.. hoping to push on from a steadyish start

  3. Lecky Legs FC
    10 years, 25 days ago

    23 pts with 4 left to play Bailly,Aguero,Son & San(c)hez left to play don't feel confident just hoping for the best tomorrow.

    1. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Sanchez will go big

      1. Lecky Legs FC
        10 years, 25 days ago

        I hope so Burnley is a tough place to go to.

  4. scoreonemore
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Bottomed. Lallana, ship or keep?

    1. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Keep

    2. Yankee Toffee
      10 years, 25 days ago

      wait

  5. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Are you keeping WBA defence?

    If not, who are you getting?

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      10 years, 25 days ago

      WBA have 4 very difficult games back to back, so if you could get rid then you should. Hull have decent fixtures coming up so maybe go with them

    2. Yankee Toffee
      10 years, 25 days ago

      keeping, they were unlucky to concede at the last min this week and last

    3. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Cheers

  6. ejaknian
    10 years, 25 days ago

    I am vying toward him more cookie and the 0.2 saving could be handy to have in the bank like you say.

    Only have 6.6 for a striker now so gonna take a punt on Callum Wilson’s fixtures!

    01 Oct 15:00 7 Watford (A)
    15 Oct 15:00 8 Hull (H)
    22 Oct 12:30 9 Spurs (H)
    29 Oct 15:00 10 Middlesbrough (A)
    05 Nov 15:00 11 Sunderland (H)
    19 Nov 15:00 12 Stoke (A) 2

    Spurs the only bad game there IMO!

    1. scoreonemore
      10 years, 25 days ago

      You are tempting me, if you could afford would you rather benteke or still wilson?

  7. Kevin McCallister
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Does anyone have a link to the Mods and Cons league?

    When I click on the guys team links, it doesn't work for some reason. Any ideas??

      1. Kevin McCallister
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Great, thanks!

      2. Dokdok666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Wow, Jonty got absolutely slaughtered

        1. J0E
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          10 years, 25 days ago

          Only half way through. Plenty more games to go. 🙂

          1. Dokdok666
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            10 years, 25 days ago

            It's a marathon indeed...Or is a single GW only considered a lap?
            PvA came good, even though he started on the bench. I wonder if Moyes figures he can't live without his goals..?

      3. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Amazing! Never seen this before - thank you!

  8. Squires FC
    10 years, 25 days ago

    44 with iwobi, kun & valencia to play. 44k or rank, Enjoying it while it lasts. It's gonna be a painful day tomoro...

  9. PvA
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Compare Firmino and Coutinho's stats against Swansea

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      10 years, 25 days ago

      does it show coutinho had more shots? Because he shoots from ridiculous angles and distances

      1. Sánchez
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Yep. 30 yard shots are a meaningless stat

      2. JIM BOB
        10 years, 25 days ago

        I don't remember one long range effort from him today

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
          10 years, 25 days ago

          There was one edge of the box that went very close. I own Firmino but if I could switch them I probably would, yes they'll all alternate with who scores but Coutinho is looking very dangerous

    2. Sánchez
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Firmino 12 pts
      Coutinho 2 pts

      1. polis
        10 years, 25 days ago

        v previous week

        Cout 14 pts
        Firm 2 pts

        Really seems a case of pick one, stick, cross fingers.

        1. Sánchez
          10 years, 25 days ago

          We all know who wins this battle long term though

          1. polis
            10 years, 25 days ago

            The edge of the coin?

            1. Sánchez
              10 years, 25 days ago

              Firmino

          2. HVT
            10 years, 25 days ago

            Do we?

            1. Sánchez
              10 years, 25 days ago

              We do. Deep down we all know coutinho is a troll

              1. polis
                10 years, 25 days ago

                Or Mane.

              2. HVT
                10 years, 25 days ago

                I still think he (Cout) will have a good season and points being spread out over the year being the case.

                1. polis
                  10 years, 25 days ago

                  This. So back to the point of pick one, stick, pray each week.

                  (and don't chase the points from the previous week)

          3. ktk_interista
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            10 years, 25 days ago

            We don't

            1. Sánchez
              10 years, 25 days ago

              I'd bet good money firmino wins this battle season long

  10. HurriKane
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Guys keeping or Selling Antonio ?

    - He faces cpl SUN eve STO in next 4.

    - He scored against all those teams except palace last season

    - Have 5 goals in 7 already

    1. F4L
      10 years, 25 days ago

      cant resist Walcott anymore tho, especailly if he scores well tomoz

    2. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Will see how Son does tomorrow

    3. polis
      10 years, 25 days ago

      So you're trying to convince yourself into keeping him? You're allowed if you want.

      1. HurriKane
        10 years, 25 days ago

        undecided yet. want to keep him but tempted to get likes of theo lallana and son

        1. polis
          10 years, 25 days ago

          Yeah, loads of options. I'm seriously considering Antonio to Theo myself.

    4. JIM BOB
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Classic case of people being impatient. Those returns at that price is incredible value.

      I don't understand why people are ditching.

      1. HurriKane
        10 years, 25 days ago

        think westham poor form and likes of theo son and lallana at the same price range playing for better teams are the main reasons

    5. Podge
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Buying him

    6. Pierce34
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Keeping.

    7. Robben Mee Blind
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Keeping

    8. Yankee Toffee
      10 years, 25 days ago

      keep

    9. HurriKane
      10 years, 25 days ago

      cheers all

    10. HVT
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Tempted to sell for Wally TBH.

      1. HurriKane
        10 years, 25 days ago

        yeap arsenal are starting to click and theo has been in brilliant form and has fantastic fixtures

    11. Wurstmuncher
      10 years, 25 days ago

      All about the mid priced mids at the mo, here's my line up:

      Walcott, Antonio, Sterling, Son

  11. Jamie_GAWA
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Thoughts on Davies as an option please?

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Rose back soon, too late

      1. Jamie_GAWA
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Curtis

        1. Podge
          10 years, 25 days ago

          buying for Baines

        2. @persecuted_by_mods
          10 years, 25 days ago

          Oh my bad, could be a solid option with the good fixtures

  12. JIM BOB
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Thoughts on Bony ----> Slimani in a draft league? Yes or No?

    If YES, which transfer to enable the move?

    A.) Mahrez -----> Alli/Arnie
    B.) Antonio -----> Redmond
    C.) de Gea ------> Marshall

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Resounding yes

      Mahrez to alli

    2. JIM BOB
      10 years, 25 days ago

      You would give up Mahrez to a rival in a draft league then?

      Makes me nervous that he'll have another great season

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
        10 years, 25 days ago

        He probably will do well but Leicesters focus is the champions league and mahrez no longer on pens

        Bony and mahrez is not better than silimani and alli imo

        1. JIM BOB
          10 years, 25 days ago

          How do you know he isn't on pens? That defo makes a difference

          1. @persecuted_by_mods
            10 years, 25 days ago

            Rainier has said silimani is taking pens from now

            1. JIM BOB
              10 years, 25 days ago

              Wow. Cheers dude

  13. Yankee Toffee
    10 years, 25 days ago

    I sure hope that Success starts, I think he'd be a great pick if he can get the min.

    1. JIM BOB
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Is he a mid on FPL?

      1. Yankee Toffee
        10 years, 25 days ago

        yea so he should be OoP

      2. Pipermaru
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Yep, 5.8 MID

  14. F4L
    10 years, 25 days ago

    A - Foster, Snoddy, Costa
    or
    B- Cech, Walcott, Deeney?

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      10 years, 25 days ago

      B

    2. JIM BOB
      10 years, 25 days ago

      A long term, B short term

  15. Zombie
    10 years, 25 days ago

    So, how correct Ruth was about Capoue!

    1. Podge
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Babe Ruth ?

      1. Zombie
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Wilson :\

      2. Podge
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Doctor Ruth ?

    2. HVT
      10 years, 25 days ago

      A stopped clock is right twice a day you know 😉

    3. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 25 days ago

      That he wouldn't keep up his unsustainable stats?

    4. ktk_interista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Everyone knew it. Doesn't take a genius really.

      1. devils advocate
        10 years, 25 days ago

        This.

        Ruth has a habit of just stating the blinding obvious because he loves being called a genius by fools who can't see something for themselves. 🙂

  16. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Antonio or Walcott likely to change in price tonight? Want to do the transfer but would obviously rather make sure Walcott gets out of tomorrow's game injury-free if it doesn't cost anything.

    1. Podge
      10 years, 25 days ago

      nope

  17. Loðbrók
    10 years, 25 days ago

    lukaku->wilson to get in bellerin a good move with 2FT?

    1. Yankee Toffee
      10 years, 25 days ago

      nope

      1. Loðbrók
        10 years, 25 days ago

        what would you do?

        Gomes / Jaku
        Coleman / Fuchs / Lovren* / Holebas / Amat
        Sanchez / Mane / Antonio / Chadli / Carrick
        Aguero / Lukaku / Deeney

        1. Loðbrók
          10 years, 25 days ago

          2FT 0MITB

  18. rozzo
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Hazard and Stones to Sterling and Bellerin is worth a hit right?

    1. fedolefan
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Yes.

  19. Sánchez
    10 years, 25 days ago

    On WC. Walcott tempting but Sanchez seems essential. Both a bit much or just get 1?

    1. Loðbrók
      10 years, 25 days ago

      both for a few weeks

    2. HVT
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Both I'd say.

    3. polis
      10 years, 25 days ago

      No harm in having both given form and fixtures short term.

      Dirty if you're going for one of them (and can afford without decimating the rest of your team).

      1. Epic Fail
        10 years, 25 days ago

        This. People need to stop getting worked up over 'coverage'.

        1. Tansey
          10 years, 25 days ago

          No, everyone knows if I have Sanchez then Walcott is no longer a good pick because I don't get his points because I already have 'coverage'

          1. Epic Fail
            10 years, 25 days ago

            I'm bringing in Coquelin for my Arsenal coverage. Much cheaper than Sanchez.

    4. Podge
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Both looks nice

    5. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 25 days ago

      I like the idea of both personally.

      Not sure how I can do it without a -8 personally. Really set on Walcott though, may even go without Sanchez a bit longer

    6. Sánchez
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Cheers all. Think both it is then.

  20. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Antonio owners

    A - Keeping
    B - Selling
    C - Unsure
    D - Walcott watch

    1. Yankee Toffee
      10 years, 25 days ago

      a

    2. Runaway
      10 years, 25 days ago

      A

    3. HVT
      10 years, 25 days ago

      D, Is Wally in England squad?
      If not and does well tomorrow, I'm in I reckon-shah the defence!

    4. HurriKane
      10 years, 25 days ago

      C. see a couple of posts above. have asked the same question and you can see the responses

  21. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Predictions for Man Utds front 4 tomorrow?

    Martial, mata, rash, Ibra surely?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      10 years, 25 days ago

      you forgot rooney

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 25 days ago

        won't start Bemba

    2. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Hope so

    3. Podge
      10 years, 25 days ago

      2 5 5 2

      1. Loðbrók
        10 years, 25 days ago

        hope so!

    4. polis
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Possibly Lingard over Martial?

  22. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Good evening all, how goes it?

    No coincidence that I've logged in just as X-Factor has started 🙂

    1. Sánchez
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Oh no ... I forgot, better log out

    2. KingNidge
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Grand mate GW has started well but anxious about tomorrow.. basically anything could happen with so many highly owned big hitters in action.. excited though.. good start from you too

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Yeah decent start, feels like it's been a while. Getting my hopes up about Ibra (c) though which will end in tears!

        1. KingNidge
          10 years, 25 days ago

          Yes mate you're spot on... the tears of sellers..

    3. Epic Fail
      10 years, 25 days ago

      I'm watching and posting at the same time. 😎

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 25 days ago

        To be fair so am I.... missus has it on.

        Accidental downvote btw - hopefully one of the other mods can fix it

        1. Epic Fail
          10 years, 25 days ago

          'Accidental' 😉

        2. KingNidge
          10 years, 25 days ago

          Fixed lol

      2. KingNidge
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Me too 🙂

    4. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Recording it again Andy?

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Watching now! 🙂

  23. GXNG
    10 years, 25 days ago

    9 points with Ibra(c), aguero, stones, ozil and morgan to play. Sitting on 461k after being on 22k after gameweek 2. Should I play my wildcard especially with the international break coming up
    My current team:
    Jakupovic, Foster
    Stones, Baines, Morgan, Francis, Wilson
    Ozil, Mane, Antonio, Capoue, Meyler
    Ibrahimovic, Aguero, Negredo
    What changes should I make to my team?

    1. Loðbrók
      10 years, 25 days ago

      wildcard yes

    2. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Looking at the price change website I doubt it is a call you will need tonight to avoid price changes so wait and see tomorrows games

    3. HVT
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Wildcard mate.

      1. GXNG
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Which players should I replace and with who should I replace them?

  24. HurriKane
    10 years, 25 days ago

    If you can only own one for next 3 who'd you prefer ?

    A) Theo- SWA MID sun

    B) Sterling- EVE SOT wba

    1. polis
      10 years, 25 days ago

      On fixtures, Theo.

      But City just soo threatening up top.

      Would really want both.

      1. HurriKane
        10 years, 25 days ago

        could own both but have to make this move early. thoughts

        Antonio Snodgrass Benteke --> Sterling Theo Wilson (-4) 0.1itb

        1. polis
          10 years, 25 days ago

          Would say;

          Sterling > Antonio
          Theo > Snod
          Benteke > Wilson (but possibly not by a huge margin)

          So those moves make sense to me.

          Guess there's a slight worry of Theo long term (Rambo, Giroud etc) but can't see Wenger returning him to the bench just yet.

    2. Epic Fail
      10 years, 25 days ago

      B - I trust Man City more.

  25. F4L
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Thoughts on this front 7 for the coming GWs:

    Sanchez Wally Sterling Firmino Coutinho

    Aguero Lukaku?

    1. Sánchez
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Not bad 😉

    2. HurriKane
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Double city,arsenal,liverpool. i like it.

      3 most attacking teams with great fixtures. Are you on wc ?

      1. F4L
        10 years, 25 days ago

        would have to take a -8 to get it, but its prob worth it

    3. Jafalad
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Too much doubling. Son and Antonio are worthy shouts. No Capooee as a 4.5 benchwarmer is a little disconcerting too. As you can tell, I'm not a 3-5-2 man.

    4. polis
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Really like it. Looks great short term in particular.

  26. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 25 days ago

    What a load of absolute steaming hairy crap today was

    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Been a Nirvana of a week for you Cheese mate

      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Nevermind i guess

        1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
          10 years, 25 days ago

          🙂

    2. KingNidge
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Tomorrow is the big one Cheese

      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 25 days ago

        I only have 3 players left

    3. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      10 years, 25 days ago

      You benched Pickford and Holebas for Foster and Evans too?

  27. Count of Monte Hristo
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Up to 4,185 with Sterling, Agüero and Sánchez(c) left 🙂

    1. bojack
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Good work. What's your secret 🙂

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Play FPL for 12 years and get lucky one year 😆

        1. bojack
          10 years, 25 days ago

          12 years!

    2. Podge
      10 years, 25 days ago

      nice

  28. bojack
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Anyone got a worse GK/DF considering upcoming fixtures:

    Foster, Pickford
    Walker, Holebas, McAuley, Friend, Amat

    1. HurriKane
      10 years, 25 days ago

      heaton Jak
      Valencia Williams Evans Amat Pieters

      this defence is not great either.

      havent addressed by defence since wc as i have to shuffle attackers due to volatile price rises

      1. bojack
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Yeah same here.

        GW11 if I don't do something will be a choice from:

        ars
        liv
        lei
        mci
        MUN

        for my defenders.

  29. EmreCan Hustle
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Thoughts on this WC team?

    Foster Pickford
    _______ Smith Holebas Robertson Amat
    Sanchez Firmino Mane _______ 4.5
    Aguero Lukaku Rashford

    A) Bellerin+Snodgrass
    B) Monreal/Mustafi+Shaqiri
    C) Williams+Tadic

    Any other suggestion?

    Thanks.

    1. Runaway
      10 years, 25 days ago

      A

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Overall impression?

  30. PassMeTheSwedge
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Firmino has 34 points from the last 4 games he's started. Surely has to be the best option

    1. Jafalad
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Agreed. He will outscore all Liverpud milfs so just hold onto him and avoid being distracted by the likes of Coutinho et al.

    2. HurriKane
      10 years, 25 days ago

      there isnt any best option . i was considering selling him if he blanked today.

      points will be shared all over liverpool mids. you have to stick with one or two and hoope they bring you the points

      there will come up and down moments