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Dugout Discussion – Man United vs West Ham

After Spurs breezed past Newcastle at St James’ Park, Manchester United entertain West Ham United in the final match of Gameweek 1.

The Red Devils’ summer signing Romelu Lukaku is heavily backed for this one, having scored in nine of his last 10 appearances against the Hammers in all competitions for Everton.

The most captained player (28%) in the Gameweek, he was also number one contender in our Captain Poll, earning 38% of the votes.

While Harry Kane proved a bitter disappointment with a one-point return against the Magpies, Lukaku’s response will be eagerly anticipated after a host of premium strikers hit the net over the last two days.

With the likes of Alexandre Lacazette, Sergio Aguero, Alvaro Morata, Roberto Firmino and Jamie Vardy all impressing, there’s no shortage of in-form big-hitters for out three-man frontlines right now.

Three goals and as many assists over pre-season suggests that Henrikh Mkhitaryan could stake a claim for midfield consideration, though the Armenian has been mainly overlooked – he’s owned by 7% to team-mate Paul Pogba’s 21%.

For the Hammers, a big display from former United man Javier Hernandez could have an impact on the overall standings –sitting in 21% of squads, he’s the fourth most popular forward in the game.

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

    I have jwp and zaha in my team. Dont want to take a hit. What is better?
    A) jwp to xhaka
    B) zaha to ramsey

    1. Sailboats
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      xhaka is horse poo

      1. applebonkers
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        good fertiliser for the rest of the team?

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

      What's wrong with jwp?

      1. Sailboats
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        blanked, therefore he must be sold!!

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

          he was OK. Played decent, could've been in points

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

      JWP v West Ham. Why sell?

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

    Hi

    How do you delete your FPL team / account?

    I can't see where on the site....

    Thank you. 🙂 x

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

        Haha, quality.

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Lol.

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

    So Mbemba the only 4.0m def to get minutes this GW?

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

      yes

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

        Just checked.....56m.....no one else got a single minute

    2. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Reckon he'll hold down a position?

      1. ZLNR
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Depends how badly that Lejune injury was as I wasn't watching

        1. ZLNR
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Bad*

      2. I Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Lejeune and Dummett got injured so he has a good chance of playing.

      3. Hairy Potter
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        He may play as right back which is where he ended up today, but that would assume the back four would be

        Mbemba - Lascelles - Clark - Manquillo

    3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Which team is Mbemba on?

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

        Newcastle

        1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Good to know... nice matches coming for Newcastle and two defenders down

  4. Always (C)ane
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Best option for Fabregas?

    A. Willian
    B. Ramsey
    C. Atsu/Ritchie
    D. JWP/Tadic/Redmond
    E. Ince/Mooy

    Front 8 :
    Kdb Erik *Fabregas RLC Carroll
    LukKane Firmino

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A, despite the fixture.

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

      Be doing a myself

  5. GoonerByron
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Stick and hope for a better GW2 or take some hits?

    Elliott
    Stephens - Löwe - Monreal
    Alli - Mkhi - Ince - Salah
    Lacazette - Jesus - Gabbi

    Hennessey - Carroll - PVA - Suttner

    0FT, 1.5 ITB

    1. IdrissaGueye
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Lacazette --> Lukaku

    2. InSaneMan-e
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      It's just Lukaku which makes thing difficult
      Not sure what you can do tbh, Lacazette and Jesus were both good enough to keep

  6. IdrissaGueye
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Clean sheets are the difference between a mediocre week and great one

    1. A Team Of James McCleans
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I got 4/4, not having a great week 😆

      1. Red Dagger ✪
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        same here.

      2. IdrissaGueye
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Bertrand, DDG, Walker, Alderwierld turns 61 into 77 pts

    2. Rover
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Very true! 5/5 including keeper.

      1. IdrissaGueye
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        How many Pts did you finish on

        1. Rover
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          84 including bonus.

  7. A Team Of James McCleans
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Gonna be on 63 after bps, oh well theres always next year... *sigh*

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      62 here 😐

    2. @ImpressiveTackl
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Haven't been on here in a while.

      What is this nonsense?

    3. Four Point Hit
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Welp, that's it. Never play FPL again, it's a lost cause. It's no fun if you get less than 70 points every week. Just go and play Championship Manager 97/98.

  8. Golden Delicious
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    What do you think top 1k points will be, will 98 make it?

    1. Harper (No more Penandes)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      yes

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

      What's your ID number?

      1. Golden Delicious
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        51402, not my score though, I'm awful at this game . Work mini league high scorer is curious

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

          78 or 98?

          1. Golden Delicious
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            I scored 78, ID 2434243 scored 98. He's excited about possibly being top 1k, I'm excited to be in the top 1 million

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

          I meant your ML leader ID.

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

          His rank is predicted at 9K.

          1. Golden Delicious
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Wow, I thought he'd be higher. Thanks TM

    3. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      We've got the record, 106.

    4. Fantasy Football Friend!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      No. I'm dirt and even I've got 91

  9. T C
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    People are tactful. Be hurting.

  10. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Fantasy team vs Draft team:

    76 - 47

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      FPL 70, highest of my 5 draft teams is 55.

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

    Iwobi on 60% chance to drop now.

    Would you do a straight swap to xakha?

    Who else worth it?

    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      No

      Someone else or even save this week and make a double next week

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

        Yeah I would wait, I'm just worried Iwobi will drop in price...

        I honestly think price rises and drops are one of the worst parts of this game. Forces so many knee jerks.

  12. laplana
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Paulinho confirmed to Barca from Guangzhou Evergrande. Barcelona president Bartomeu is CEO of a parent organization of Guangzhou. One of the most corrupt boards in Europe.

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Agreed. It is why I don't like Barca or Real.

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

        Literally ruining the sport.

    2. 1314
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      they wanted Paulo Dybala Coutinho and so ended up getting Paulinho..

      1. Four Point Hit
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        That's great, they're saving on the letters, they can use them for their other new signing Odybalacout.

    3. Waxys
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Hate it when people badmouth Barcelona.

  13. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Scout essential again... cheers Andy... Jones comes through and his price allows 6 premium attackers of which 5 of 6 come in at double digits or near...

    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Scout Podcast that is...

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

      Got Jones too but be wary of celebrating too early with him. Only inviting bad karma. I'd be quiet about those Jones points.

      1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Good advice... I know where you are coming from with Jones

  14. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Eventually I want to move into a 343. How would you free up funds with this lot?

    DDG
    Stephens Lowe Dawson Kola
    Zaha KDB Willian
    Lukaku Firmino Kane

    (Elliot Carroll Suttner Chalobah)

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Wait til WC

      1. The Royal Robin
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        When do you think the best time to WC is?

        1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Who knows

        2. Four Point Hit
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Now, right now. Do it. Play all the wildcards, do all the kneejerks. Do the Hokey Cokey.

    2. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Play Carroll

    3. @ImpressiveTackl
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Very difficult to move to a midfield 4 when you have went with that strikeforce.

  15. Mr. Grv
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    When i look back at CRY game , I cannot really remove zaha . He missed chances but surely he can bury few of them next week .

    1. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Not if he only has one leg.

      1. Mr. Grv
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Is he injured 0_0
        pls help

        1. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          It's up in the air at this point - nothing official but he posted a picture of his leg in a brace. Wait to find out before doing anything 🙂

          1. Mr. Grv
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Thanks.

    2. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      And a plum fixture next weekend 😎

    3. @ImpressiveTackl
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Reasons he was tipped for starting squads same as reason for keeping him. If and when Palace score, it looks like he'll be regularly involved.

  16. The real slim shady
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Any news about Zaha's injury?
    Rather sell Willian to bring in Mkhi if Zaha is fit.

  17. Blue Gaffer
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Zaha & Danilo -------Mkhitarian & Hegazi before price rises yes or no?

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Taking hits already, seriously?

    2. Sailboats
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      jerky knees u have

      1. Blue Gaffer
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Seeing Zaha's knee in a brace is causing my knees to jerk

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

    Already thinking of doing Cesc, Zaha > Mkhi, Ince/Mooy (-4)

    Am I nuts?!

    1. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I think as a Zaha and Cesc owner you're one of the only people who can justify a -4 at this stage.

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

        That both worries me and fills me with confidence at the same time...

  19. The Yorkshire Pirlo
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    10 home games next week.
    G2G or bring Lukaku in?

    Forster [WHU]

    Danilo [EVE]
    Ake [WAT]
    Bertrand [WHU]

    KDB [EVE]
    Zaha [liv]
    Cork [WBA]
    Salah [CRY]

    Jesus [EVE]
    Kane [CHE]
    Firmino [CRY]

    Elliot, TC, TAA, Long

  20. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Best thing to do with this team

    Foster Elliott

    Danilo Bertrand TAA Mee Dunk

    Salah Pogba Ritchie Milivojevic Carroll

    Kane Jesus Lukaku

    1. Save FT and play 4-3-3

    2 Sell Danilo

    3 WC

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      WC. Do it. I dare ya.

      1. polis
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Second this. Needs a WC.

    2. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Nothing

    3. johnnys balloons
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      relax, its first gw. You have good team. do nothing

  21. thepeen555
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    If by chance Liverpool played cout in the champs league that would make him cup tied, right?

    1. Better Call Paul
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Not sure - as it's a qualifier. I think it would yes.

      However he won't be playong

    2. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Correct. If they don't then you know he is leaving 100%.

      1. polis
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Would love them bringing him on as a 90th min sub.

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

    Price changes tonight 🙂

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

      🙂 Who?

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

        Xhaka and Hegazi up is my guess.

      2. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Xhaka, Hegazi, maybe Salah going up, Costa possibly dropping.

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

          Salah is at 75%. It's unlikely.

    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Great

    3. Salarrivederci
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Does it happen the same time every week or?

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        *night.

        And yes

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

      Based on projections.

    5. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Xhaka and maybe Hegazi only surely

  23. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Whats the scene with Zaha's injury?
    I have Francis* Danilo Gabbiadini and a non playing 4m def in my team too.! :'(

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Zaha injured? Source?

  24. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    All these Zaha transfers out are annoying me. Still don't know if he is actually fit to play next week or not. Townsend had a similar issue last season and 6 days later was in the starting line up.

    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      You know, you could always wait for news 🙂

  25. Gaffa914
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Who's the best 4.5 million defender?

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

      Kyle Walker mkII for a while?

    2. Turbolag
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Fosu-Mensah maybe?

  26. Rover
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Who should I get in to fix my woeful Mirallas punt?
    A) Atsu or Ritchie
    B) Play Carroll/Quaner, bench Mirallas and roll FT

    1. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      How did you even end up with him is pure amazing

      1. Rover
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Saw he scored in their preseason fixture, then remembered having him for a few weeks last season, and decided to punt on him as a GW1 placeholder. Sadly no clear bandwagons have emerged at his price point for me to hop onto.

  27. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Seems that Mata started even though Jesse L was fit. Could be an interesting option, and cheap.

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

      He really is a decent option. JL is toilet.

  28. F4L
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    KDB Fabregas Zaha ➡ Mane Alli Atsu hmmmmmmmmm

    1. IdrissaGueye
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Keep KDB, trust me

    2. Unliklinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Fab Zaha maybe. KDB will spank you before GW4.

  29. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Average score?

    1. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      o/

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

        😛

    2. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      58

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

        Cheers BITM

  30. applebonkers
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    huddersfield defence, what do we think? one-off or are they actually not that bad after all

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Lössl on 2 bonus.