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.
6 years, 9 months agoI'm always tempted to go with a 5 at the back strategy and this season I'm actually doing it (to start with at least). This is my current team:
Foster
Alonso, Valencia, Bertrand, Cedric, Danilo
KDB, Willian
Lukaku, Kane, Chicharito
(Myhill, RLC, Carol, Chaloba)
I suspect Danilo will now be rotated and am tempted to bring in another Southampton... thoughts?