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22 October 2016 990 comments
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Gameweek 9 gets underway this lunchtime as in-form Bournemouth welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Vitality Stadium.

Eddie Howe’s side warmed up for this one with a 6-1 hammering of Hull City last weekend and have now won each of their last three home fixtures.

The hosts are without Junior Stanislas, however, after the winger – who bagged two goals and a pair of assists against the Tigers – was ruled out with a calf injury.

Callum Wilson and Charlie Daniels have also been subject to increased Fantasy Premier league interest this week ahead of clashes against ‘Boro, Sunderland and Stoke in the subsequent three.

Spurs are without the injured Toby Alderweireld after the Belgian was forced off against West Brom last weekend.

A goalless draw against Bayern Leverkusen means the north London side have chalked up a clean sheet in five of the last seven in all competitions, boosting their chances of extending an unbeaten start to the Premier League campaign.

Son Heung-Min’s owners will also be keeping a keen eye on today’s encounter. Having earned over 328,000 transfers in prior to Gameweek 8, the South Korean was utilised as a late sub at the Hawthorns and was stationed on the left flank in Germany against his former club.

This time around, though, it looks like he will lead the line as Vincent Janssen drops to the bench.

With Leicester, Arsenal, West Ham and Chelsea directly after today’s fixture, a lack of returns could persuade Son’s 13% owners to reassess.

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  1. Fowler23
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Referee telling wanyama this is not a girls game

  2. Pochecinno
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    KDB, Sanchez, Son, Firmino, Sigurdsson.

    This false no.9 thing is really taking off isn't it?

    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      how long do they have to be playing there before they stop being "false" and are just "nines"?

      1. Pochecinno
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        They are not out-and-out strikers and don't play as such. So they'll always be 'false'. It's a smokescreen in terms of FPL though. The OOP thing is overplayed.

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

        Like teeth I suppose
        Will always be

    2. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Some of it because their main striker is injured though

      1. Pochecinno
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Just Kane surely. The rest appear to be out of choice.

        1. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Did Borja not play and score against Arsenal?

          Also, Llorente has been injured.

          I reckon most teams going false 9 would be better suited with a striker tbh.

          1. Pochecinno
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            I agree they'd be better with a proper striker. Apart from Liverpool.

            1. Somalion
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              I actually think Pool would improve with the right striker as well, just they've been using this system longer and have adapted to it, which is fair.

              1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 5 months ago

                they're due a SOT player.
                Long, Austin or Redmond to Anfield then?

                1. Somalion
                  • 16 Years
                  9 years, 5 months ago

                  Redmond looks a shoe in to me.

                  Actually half expected them to go for Bertrand before they converted big Jimbo Milner into a LB.

              2. Pochecinno
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 5 months ago

                Yep, that's probably what it is - that they've adapted to it. Sturridge looks lost when playing for Liverpool now. He needs to find another club. If I was Wenger...

                1. Somalion
                  • 16 Years
                  9 years, 5 months ago

                  Well, he has the injury record to play for Arsenal 😉

                  1. Pochecinno
                    • 10 Years
                    9 years, 5 months ago

                    😆

    3. the german
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      fellani used to be false nine when van gaal was around
      lol

      1. ANDER.
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        yeah, kompany same for city Lol

    4. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Firmino plays as a false nine, but Sanchez plays as just a nine.

      1. Pochecinno
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Watch Arsenal later today. You'll see Sanchez doesn't play as a normal no.9.

        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          If the wingers' av position is higher up than the no 9's, it's a false nine.

          We'll see!

          1. Pochecinno
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Walcott has been higher up the pitch. Pay attention 😉

            1. 1966 was a great year for E…
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              Iwobi hasn't, though 😉

            2. 1966 was a great year for E…
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              False nine and a half?

              😉

            3. Ginkapo FPL
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              Lopsided 4-4-2, has been for a while

  3. Calderano FC
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    England ladies team might disagree.

    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      but they'd be wrong

    2. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Of course they'd disagree, that's what ladies do.

  4. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Daniels looks hungry here

    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      *fat

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

    I have a feeling i have got this wrong. Went Son over Walcot last week in the wildcard, and this week swapped Son for Walcot. Oh well, as long as Lloris and Walker do something, i won't feel as bad as i did last week (30 points on a wildcard)

  6. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Any captain % stats about?

    1. Krul Runnings
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      AGUERO 22% overall

      SANCHEZ 33% top10k

      The two highest

      1. Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers

    2. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Overall (live teams)

      Aguero 22%
      Sanchez 15%
      Zlatan 12%
      Lukaku 9%
      Walcott 9%
      Costa 8%
      Coutinho 4%
      KDB 2%
      Ozil 2%
      Payet 1.5%

      Top 1000

      Sanchez 32%
      Walcott 21%
      Aguero 15%
      Lukaku 10%
      Payet 4%
      Ozil 4%
      Costa 4%
      Coutinho 2%
      Firmino 2%

      1. Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks.

    3. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      LOL @ Son Captainers

  7. Gazzpfc
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Should of taken son out not sterling

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

    Puts to bed the claim that Kane always performs when dembele is on the pitch

    1. Delhidynamo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Can't even see him on the pitch

    2. Pochecinno
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      His missus disagrees

    3. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Been anonymous

    4. Ziro
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Read that dogs are colour-blind.

  9. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Could really do with Bournemouth scoring

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Can see a 0-0 here tbh

      1. Goodricke
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Yes please!!!!!

  10. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    went Caz and Eriksen to Firmino and Lanzini.
    Getting twitchy now..

    1. ANDER.
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      You did the right thing. I really like Lanzini tbh but couldn't afford to take a double hit. Erik always frustrating.

      1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        had him and Lamela for their benching vs Sunderland!
        Fancy Lanzini over Antonio with the W.Ham defensive situation.
        Then was him or a double up w/Lallana but need cover vs the makkams this week! 🙂

  11. Over Midwicket
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Love Kyle Walker

    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Hate Roy Walker?

      1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        p!ssed on your Mr Chips there

        (copyright P.Kay, Phoenix Nights)

        1. Clump
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Garlic Bread?

          1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            😀 nice Grav young man

  12. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Not watching the game...

    Some frustrated Son owners here..
    Is he not playing well?

    1. Ravager
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Game's been pretty drag to be honest. Eriksen had a decent shot but no attacking fluidity so far. Both teams tight...

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks for the update.
        Hope Wilson scores a winner eventually 🙂

    2. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Kak. Can't get in the game at all. I'd take him off at HT if I were Poch.

      1. Worzel Gummidge
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Non owner I take it? Spurs are not playing well and the game is tight.

          1. Dr Dream
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            No...I have him.

            He's not tough enough for today...and not tall enough either.

            1. Worzel Gummidge
                9 years, 5 months ago

                He is taller than Janssen 🙂

                1. Dr Dream
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 5 months ago

                  Then they need stop putting high balls in. Wasting their time.

        • Pochecinno
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          He hasn't been playing.

        • polis
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Not really in the game at the moment. Neither strikers are. Tight game.

          A long way to go, I think he'll get a couple of chances and probably nick a goal.

          1. EmreCan Hustle
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Thanks all for the update.

            Hope for a Wilson goal 🙂

        • Fowler23
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          No service for him

      2. Krul Runnings
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Nothing more frustrating than watching a game where you really want the clean sheet to be broken.

        1. Ravager
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          ...hope it's Bournemouth's you're asking for lol

      3. Fowler23
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Vert yellow
        Wilson down

        1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Norwich?

          1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            *wonders how many heads this will go over ^^

            1. 1966 was a great year for E…
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              Pas moi.

              1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 5 months ago

                😀 😀 😀

      4. Don Rogers FC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Do we have any opinions on how long Grant will keep the GK gig at Stoke for?

      5. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Knew I should've started Smith

        1. ZimZalabim
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          same here started amat instead

      6. sambyy
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah nice of course he gets a yellow

      7. Krul Runnings
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Son plays better when running at players imo. Difficult for him to get into this with Bmouth being sat deep.

        1. Worzel Gummidge
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Haven't you heard. Son is playing crap but everyone else is playing great. Also the game is free flowing and changes galore.

            1. Krul Runnings
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              Pretty much have zero idea what you're trying to say.

            2. Ziro
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              Trying too hard there.

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

          Jan yc the ninny

        3. Bubz
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Alli YC

        4. Fowler23
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Alli yellow.

        5. Over Midwicket
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Alli trademark YC

        6. TheSteel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Little late but Rose started! Hoorah!

        7. The Left Duke #3
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Vertonghen owner ffs

        8. Fowler23
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Lamela diving again

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

            Just trying his best to get Son a penalty.

        9. Ógie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Alli getting carried away with himself

        10. Royal5
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Someone turn that alarmclock off

        11. Malcolm Tucker for England …
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Imagine if Wilshere was half as good as the pundits think he is and a quarter as good as he thinks he is.
          Would be a worldbeater

        12. Fowler23
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Lamela walking a tightrope

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

            Well, he is a clown.

        13. Over Midwicket
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Off you go Lammy