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2 October 2016 1460 comments
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Sunday treats us to four Premier League matches before the second international break of the season is thrust upon us.

First up, we make our way to Old Trafford as United welcome struggling Stoke City.

With a single goal in the last four rounds of fixtures, Zlatan Ibrahimovic ended as runner-up in captain poll with just under 22% of the votes csat.

The big Swede warmed up for this one by netting the Europa League winner against Zorya on Thursday night, though another failure to deliver is likely to spark significant sales over the next fortnight.

Ibra was sold by more Fantasy Premier League managers than any forward last week, in spite of today’s plum fixture.

Marcus Rashford, meanwhile, has been subject to significant transfers in after netting in three of the last four league fixtures.

Up against a Potters defence that shipped 15 goals in their first six, the duo look the men most likely as Jose Mourinho seeks to build on the back of last week’s 4-1 home win over champions Leicester City.

Both sides make no changes from their Gameweek 6 starting XIs this lunchtime, with Wayne Rooney once again warming the Red Devils’ bench.

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  1. The Tinkerman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    This week continues as it started, now I have 8 points from 8 players (with C Ibra). Up from 6 points from 6 players yesterday...

    In desperate need of a 6-0 win with a hat trick each from Valencia and Ibra.

  2. southernpacific
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Ibra to Costa? Fed up of the lack of output

    Have kun and lukaku

    1. Worzel Gummidge
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I love owning Costa.

    2. ChampChomp
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I'd wait until Costa gets his next yellow before investing

      1. JIM BOB
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        THIS

      2. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Likely to arrange so gets it for a cup game?

      3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 17 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Do you not think that Costa will wait till before the next cup game before he gets a yellow

    3. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Ye sure.Easiest decision ever

    4. Scholes Balls
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Costa has been so relaible since I got him

    5. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Costa ban imminent. Defo him when he returns

    6. The Mighty Hippo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I've got Kun, Costa and Lukaku.

      I love having Costa in my team, I keep half expecting him to be sent off in every game, but instead he's really consistent with steady returns.

  3. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Zlatan blank please 😉

    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Sounds good to me

  4. Futbol Heritage
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Frustrating as an United fan and Ibra (c). Hes gone. Form>Fixtures>Underlying stats.

    1. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      there'll be a sizeable exodus if he blanks here

    2. Rich_20
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Hes gone unless he scores 2or more. Valencia gone if he doesnt keep clean sheet.

    3. The Fantastic Mr Fox
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      If its form you're looking for, how about a striker who scored a goal a few days ago and nearly had a goal+assist today

      1. Futbol Heritage
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Hes had nearly assist and goals in his last two league games. Sadly FPL dont recognise them.

    4. Futbol Heritage
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Yup with intl break can expect another 0.2 drop

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

      Just eat

  5. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    All the Ibra owners giving out. It's only HT

    1. JIM BOB
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Standard for this site

    2. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Yesterday half time was all about how Firmino was trollmino and the like

  6. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Valencia, Ibra have to go. Useless donkeys

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

      Donkeys is the right word

    2. @persecuted_by_mods
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Valencia hasn't conceded yet

    3. Lawrø
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Valencia is on for a CS?

    4. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Only half time.loads of time yet. I'm a non owner and I'm still scared

  7. PvA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Best Ibra replacement?

    A) Lukaku
    B) Costa
    C) Other

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

      Who else you got?

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

        Aguero and Deeney

    2. Lawrø
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Do it now to catch those sweet prices rises

    3. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      B

    4. Bored Ape Jota Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I don't get it. Zlatan hasn't been worse in this game then in any other game this season. He comes to great chances every game, and has scored in most of them. Also 45 mins left.

      Chill.

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

        I have 14 -4 points and he is my captain. If he doesn't score my whole week is over.

        1. Fitzy.
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          That's your fault, not his.

        2. Bored Ape Jota Club
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          That sucks. Hate those weeks. Frustrating, I know, but sounds like your other player isn't performing as well. And Zlatan is looking likely to score...

        3. Yellin' in my Ear
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          It's Sunday, most people's weeks are also over today 😉

        4. The Tinkerman
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          I have 12 (-4) and 8 players played (inc Ibra C).. 1pt per player!

    5. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Think of the ownership, game within a game

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

      Probably B and when he gets 5 yellows bring in Lukaku (easier to downgrade than up)

  8. JIM BOB
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Best option for a draft league / long term?

    A.) De Gea and Bony

    B.) Mandanda and Slimani

    1. Eden Azzzar
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      B

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

      Probably A just

  9. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    De Bruyne Is injured but not locked, Aguero was injured and/or suspended but locked, even for a week after he returned - most peculiar or normal inconsistency ?

    1. JIM BOB
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      It doesn't happen straight away I don't think

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Players aren't locked while injured.

    3. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      They are locked only when their status changes from flagged to normal

    4. Backup Dancer
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Lock was for suspension not injury

    5. VS10_
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      http://www.fplstatistics.co.uk/ Scroll down and read.

  10. Fowler23
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Rashford or Austin long term?

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

      Austin but better options out there

    2. PvA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Neither is a long term option as it stands. I'd lean Austin

  11. Weeb Kakashi
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    What are people expecting?

    Leicester win Or Draw?

    1. faver
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      W

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Or loss.

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

      Draw

    4. Pipermaru
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Win

    5. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Draw

  12. FPLEL
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Just saw the Ibra chance. Wow, us non-owners are fortunate atm.

    1. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      You know, even clear cut chances don't mean they're converted every time. Odds are good when he gets it on target, but then, there's still some 40%-60% chance that the GK or some of the defenders gets on the way.

      1. FPLEL
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        You're right, I do know 🙂

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

    Is Shaqiri playing well.

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

      Agreed

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

        Don't get why he dived so horrible after this

    2. @persecuted_by_mods
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Decent, hasn't done enough for the quality he has. Final pass lacking, doing too many skills atm

    3. Pipermaru
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Compared to Arnautovic he's great 😛

  14. @persecuted_by_mods
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Grant to drop a clanger second half

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

      Yeah probably

  15. Thomas Magnum
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Real Madrid will be linked with Grant after this

  16. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    If Zlatan blanks...

    a) Zlatan and Capoue --> Costa and Chadli

    b) Zlatan and Antonio --> Costa and Sterling

    1. faver
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      B

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      B whether he blanks or not.-

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

        Agreed

      2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 17 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        This

    3. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      B

  17. Jay_
    9 years, 9 months ago

    ----------------Pickford--------------
    ------Clyne(!) Stones Holebas----
    Sanchez Sterling Firmino Walcott
    ------Aguero Lukaku Rashford-----
    -------------------------------------------------
    Foster Capoue Amat Wilson(!)

    A: Rashford > Deeney
    B: Rashford > Austin
    C: Foster > Grant
    D: Wilson > Pieters
    E: Foster Rashford > Grant Benteke -4

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      When did ou get Rashford?

      1. Jay_
        9 years, 9 months ago

        This week.

        1. Eden Azzzar
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Lol

        2. Les Bleus
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          I'd keep a bit longer then. I'd take Stones out to be honest.

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

      Probably A

    3. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Wilson to Cameron? as he is playing OOP.similar price too

      1. Jay_
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Great shout

    4. Jay_
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks all

  18. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Rashford owners how we feeling?

    I'd take a blank as long as Ibra blanks as well tbh.

    1. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      He's no winger. Not good enough decision mwking or crossing.

    2. Jay_
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Yep, as long as he at matches Ibra it's all good

    3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Very nearly put him in but he was playing too wide for me.

    4. Owusu90
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Bought him in for United coverage. If he outscores Ibra i'll be pretty happy with my two week punt even if a little underwelming.

  19. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Which should I go for?

    a) Double up Firmino and Coutinho

    b) Firmino and Sterling instead

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      B

    2. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      B

  20. Eden Azzzar
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I just want the Arsneal game too come a long and see Sanchez and Koscielney get huge hauls

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

      Nah Cazorla

  21. mipola
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Ibra hatty coming up.

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

      Yes please

    2. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I just can't even be optimistic anymore.

    3. Eden Azzzar
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Ibra coming off for Fatty (Rooney) more like

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

        nice one, laughed out loud

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

      Doubt it

  22. Camp No No
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Darn. Diego Alves can feel let down by his team. The guy just took 8 saves, including 2 penalties, for Valencia against Atletico. Hard to ask more from the GK, but Valencia still managed to lose 0-2.

    1. faver
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Griezman misses again?

      1. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Technically, didn't miss, both he and Gabi had their penalties saved by Alves.

        Griezmann scored the winner nevertheless.

  23. Kitman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Fuming that ibra hasn't got 2 goals and an assist in the bag yet

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

      Don't even think he's taken 2 shots yet

    2. Worzel Gummidge
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I would be fuming if I owned Ibra as well 🙂

  24. Nicks93
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Ibra (C) going like crap so far

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

      This

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

        It won't get better btw

    2. Eden Azzzar
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Bad language alert bad language alert

    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Good.

    4. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Was an obvious choice though. My worry would have been him blanking then having to watch sanchez and kun in next 2 games

  25. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Do saves count if offside called just before it?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I don't know but they shouldn't

    2. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Doubt it. Play is called dead before the shot

  26. TheBusDriver
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Why did I captain the useless Ibra?

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

      Because you saw he had Stoke at home

      1. Hybrid.power
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I kept him for this game. Then thought it would be a good idea to captain him.

    2. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Not sure ?

  27. faver
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    dave saves

  28. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Ah bloody hell just seen Tony got a yellow. Damn you Tony

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

      He looks like he may get another too Bubz. I'm in fear.

  29. PvA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Pogba is shocking hahahhahahahahaha

    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      He's the 89 million pound genius. How dare you

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

      (insert typical United fan quote here)

    3. For Fuchs Sake
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Really? You did see that shot took a massive deflection and went for a corner?

    4. Eden Azzzar
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      He's one for the future

    5. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      He's not really is he?