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19 August 2017 3086 comments
Mark Mark
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Gameweek 2 begins in south Wales, with Swansea City hosting early league leaders Manchester United.

Jose Mourinho’s side claim that position following Sunday’s 4-0 demolition of West Ham United – their biggest opening weekend victory since 2006 (5-1 vs Fulham).

In contrast, Swansea will play host having battled to a 0-0 stalemate at Southampton; a game which saw them muster just four shots on goal to the Saints’ 29.

However, Paul Clement’s side are unbeaten in their last six Premier League matches – winning four and drawing two – and are on the verge of a club record if they can possibly avoid defeat today.

Goals may be hard to come by for the home side who are without the departed Gylfi Sigurdsson and last season’s leading scorer, Fernando Llorente. That pair contributed 53% of Swansea’s goals last season.

United will look to Romelu Lukaku for their goals.

Backed by his growing Fantasy ownership – which now accounts for 53.5% of FPL managers – the Belgian will look to build on last weekend’s brace against the Hammers.

However, his record against Swansea is far from convincing. He has claimed just three goals in 11 appearances against the Welshmen and has failed to score against them in his last six outings.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. borat
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    already have DDG micky and kaku(c)
    how does ddg to 4.0 and ritchie to pogba for -4 look
    (other gk is elliot)

    1. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I'm in a similar situation. Have the same three players and think DDG is a waste of a United slot. Don't take a hit to rectify it though, either do it slowly or wait for a GW3 wild card.

      1. borat
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        thanks. will wait for 1 more week to see more clear picture.

  2. aaaaaa
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    As a Kane captainer and Kaku owner, how shall i feel?

    1. Garlana
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Content, I did this last week and two goals with max bonus really hurt.

    2. Yes Don
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      fine and dandy

    3. The Legend Squad
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      The best person to ask this to is probably... yourself?

    4. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Kane will do well

    5. Frozen flying mammoth
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      OK, Kaku only scored one and Aguero could do really well.

  3. Rover
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    So Pogba vs Mkhi is becoming the new Alli vs Eriksen or Baines vs Coleman

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

      Not quite the same

      Pogba scored and assisted when moving to #10 and Mkhi went to the wing

      Pogba is a great FPL choice only when as a #10

    2. Roberto Baggio
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Only if Herrera starts ahead of Mata and Pogba is pushed up , otherwise need to wait until 65th minute with Fellaini coming in for Mata for the same formation switch

  4. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    FPL are just sucking the fun out it. How many effing upd8s do they need to do?

    1. Numb
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Probably high traffic on Match days. Try again Tuesday.

  5. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    let me make my KDB to Pogba transfer please... FPL TOWERS!!

    1. Frozen flying mammoth
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I'm thinking similar, but are you not worried about any injuries or anything in todays matches?

      1. mir
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Agree.. possibly the move I'll make but not till this evening.

    2. Pep bites Kun
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Why are you making transfers in the middle of games? At least wait till KDB plays . . .

  6. mcrayeps
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    A) Salah -> Pogba GW3 and get firmino GW5
    B) Ramsey + Dann to Pogba + Mbemba on hit

  7. Sims
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    might have to sell KDB before he's even played. Hmmm

    1. Bleach †
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Lol ouch

    2. Over Midwicket
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      He's gone. Too many goal scoring mids right now that cost 2mil less.

  8. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Southampton might actually score

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Tadic scoring would be sweet.

    2. sunzip14
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yoshida

    3. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Betrand or Cedric?

  9. Agger
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Rashford's finishing is so poor. I would've scored his missed sitter.
    Martial in for him next weekend for sure.

    1. Shirokov(c)
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yep. Rashford so overrated imo, Martial has to start ahead of him.

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Not over-rated, just young - not the finished article yet - takes time.

    2. Frozen flying mammoth
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Streaming the match watching USA analysis and one guy says he expected Rashford to score. Has he not watched United before? Lakaku yes, Rashford I was hoping he'd score, I never expected him too. Inconsistant finishing.

  10. Sahil Yadav
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Maybe FPL admin didn't have any Man Utd players in his team. And he shut the site down in anger xD

  11. Agger
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Only Jose can look miserable after winning 4-0 away.

    1. Frazek
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      That is very true. The miserablist...

  12. Siggy in the Middle
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    FPL taking the Mick now.

    1. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      *FPL taking the Mkhi now.

    2. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Taking the Mhk

      1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Too slow. Curses

  13. barracuda
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Best 4.5 d man so far? Could do WIllian for Pogba and downgrade Danilo...

    1. Roberto Baggio
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Same plan tentatively suttner or dunk if Brighton manages a shut out later

      1. Roberto Baggio
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Not shut out lol .

    2. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Hegazi arguably

      1. barracuda
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Not 4.5 anymore

    3. Shirokov(c)
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Mee

      1. barracuda
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Not a bad shout.
        Other option would be to take a -8..Not sure about it

  14. Roberto Baggio
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    What is it that you want to do most with fpl but can't as the site is down ?

    For me, to tinker POGBA in and to heck which mini league opponents have POGBA in their team ( hope not too many)

    Happy to own Bailly to lessen the Pogblow

  15. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Should be having a great day owning DDG, Pogba and Lukaku, but Salah, JWP and especially FPL are sucking the joy from my day. 😐

    1. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Dare I ask who's coming off the bench?

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I think they'll both come on tbf, but Carroll and Suttner

  16. Waxys
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Pogba needs to stay as CAM over Mata

    Matic and Herrera/Fellaini works well

    1. aaaaaa
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Whats the link to your team m8?

      1. Deulofail
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Oh god

      2. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Can you be more specific?

      3. Waxys
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Check the world number 1 when the week is over to find it pal

        1. aaaaaa
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          hahaha, that would probably be my team

          1. Waxys
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            No chance pal

      4. Business Cat
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Incoming link-fest!

  17. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Need Tadic and Mane to explode asap

  18. Sims
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    pogba could turn into yaya toure

    racking up late goals and assists late on in the game without looking threatening early on

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      He's quite cheap too, you can afford the odd blank or two from an 8.0

      1. Sims
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        yeah. problem is i already have mkhi so not straight forward

  19. Lebowski85
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    I can't risk Pogba rising tonight.....so I can't monitor Alonso tomorrow. What do you think of this...

    Alonso Ritchie > Jones Pogba

  20. Feloh
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    does José hate martial, the guy looked pissed and unimpressed when martial scored

    1. Waxys
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      He doesn't rate Martial and wants to ship him out

      1. Deulofail
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Ship him to Arsenal please

      2. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        "Anthony Martial is working hard. He is confident. The French language connection is there to help him a lot and get to the level we know he can be because the potential is huge."

        1. Waxys
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          ' some of our players don't have a winning mentality'

    2. The Cloud Watcher
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      That's Mourinho's happy face.....

  21. aaaaaa
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    This site updating can cause a few managers not to get in Pobga immediately

  22. tissae
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Salah + Foster -->> Pogba + DeGea?

    Yes or No ??

  23. Waxys
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    #Pogwagon

    Make it trending lads

    1. Podge
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I hate the term trending with surprising passion

      1. Podge
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        It's almost as annoying as viral

  24. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    ...And it's up!

    1. aaaaaa
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      ban

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        My football fever that is

    2. Waxys
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Lies...ALL LIES!

    3. @persecuted_by_mods
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Minute 30 of CPTCRUNCH's viagra testing

      • fedolefan
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        That's what she said?

    4. barracuda
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      No it isn't

    5. Peteex
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I think it will be Pogba 3, Mikhi 2 and Bailly 1 bonus

      1. Podge
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Hope so but doubtful

    6. Countess Weffie von Wobbego…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      fpl, have you tried switching off the server and then switching it on again?

    7. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Okazaki G

      1. barracuda
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Not again

        1. barracuda
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Mahrez assist

    8. Feloh
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      okazaki g

    9. Podge
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Midfield of Mkhi Pog Alli and Erik, Kaku up front with Jesus/Ag and fill in the rest, simples.