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26 August 2017 3316 comments
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The today’s proceedings culminate at Old Trafford now as Manchester United welcome Leicester City in the 5.30pm kick-off.

Jose Mourinho’s side are heavily favoured after serving up back-to-back 4-0 wins over West Ham United and Swansea City.

Three goals in his first two league outings for the Red Devils means that Romelu Lukaku is the top captaincy pick for the third Gameweek running.

Over 1.7m FPL managers have handed the Belgian the armband, up against a Foxes side that have conceded at least two goals in five of their seven road trips since Craig Shakespeare took the helm.

Both Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan have also been subject to heavy investment – indeed, the pair have outscored Lukaku’s 19 points, with 23 and 21 respectively.

Meanwhile, Jamie Vardy will be looking to build on his two-goal haul at Arsenal in Gameweek 1 and end United’s run of consecutive shutouts.

Over 161,000 FPL managers sold the Foxes’ frontman after he failed to find the net at home to Brighton last weekend.

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

    Has now become about Kane(c) vs non-Kane(c) this GW.

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Kane(c) v blank-city

    2. Oven Glover
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I'm just relieved that I didn't get burned by Lukaku. Everything else is a bonus.

    3. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      anything less than double digits is fine

    4. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Liverpool mids are still left.
      WBA defence has higher ownership.
      Alli & Eriksen also left.

      Plenty of points still up for grab!

    5. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Lukaku (C) over Kane here, Daniels bencher too for good measure.

      I dunno what to feel, before the Man Utd the average was 17 and I was on 28. Obviously loads of people above me have Lukaku (C) but I could have done with the points of course.

      I suppose I have to take solace that Kane himself has around 30% ownership and so points from him is still good for me.

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

    Bottomed:

    Would you hit the wildcard button if you had De Bruyne, Gabbiadini, Willian, Kompany, Fosu-Mensah, Alexander-Arnold and a non playing defender in your team?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah, probably

    2. MTPockets
        8 years, 6 months ago

        No I'd take hits

      • Oven Glover
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Yes sir

      • Kolarov Fpl Legend
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        What is wrong with Willian?

        1. I Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Nothing right now but will probably lose his place soon, plus he's coming back from South America after the international break. Think he could be rested for the CL game in midweek.

      • Foozeball
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        To be honest, yes I would. I would be looking to get rid of De Bruyne, Fosu-Mensah, and Alexander-Arnold at the very least

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

      Schmeical keeping bonus points?

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

        Probably.

        1. Urchin
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          V expecting another low safety score for LMS this fw so far.....?

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

            Yeah, really depends on defenders.

            1. Urchin
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              Yeah loads of cs and bonus for them so far.... Hope i live to fight another gw.. Cheers

    4. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Well, FPL today was a bit meh. Now time for the fight!

      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        ...a whole work day away

      2. FPL-Gutten
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        in 9 hours mate, calm down 😉

    5. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Will Hazard be in the Chelsea squad tomorrow?

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Maybe bench

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

        Week was going absolutely perfectly up until that f***ing penalty miss! I knew Lukaku is not good at penalties! On 40 points despite the penalty miss, and main rivals has done much worse atm, but has Kane captained

        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Win some, lose some

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

            Yup. So frustrating though. I literally uttered "Oh no" the second I saw Lukaku was taking the penalty against Schmeichel XD

        2. Clump
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          40 is great.

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

        Lol @ Lukaku (C) 😉

        HurriKane let's go!

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            8 years, 6 months ago

            Don't tempt fate, could be a Kane red card or pen miss and yellow 😉

          • Tim Canterbury
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            100%

        2. Please Help I Don't Kn…
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          How's this wc team?
          Lossl-Foster
          Lowe-Jones-Cedric-Maguire-Naughton
          David Silva-Tadic-Mkhi-Eriksen-Atsu
          Lukaku-Jesus-Rooney

          1. F4L
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            honestly, its a bit shit

            1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              What would you do to change it?

              1. F4L
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 6 months ago

                just looks like most teams atm. Was there really the need to trigger the WC?

                1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 6 months ago

                  30 points with 2 left to play? And Hart being in my team?

                  1. F4L
                    • 11 Years
                    8 years, 6 months ago

                    its must be recoverable. Your WC team looks decent, but I prefer saving the WC for a fixture shift

                    1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
                      • 9 Years
                      8 years, 6 months ago

                      'Aight. Thanks.

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

          Might finish

          3 - Schmeichel, Valencia (33)
          1 - Rashford (32)

          1. F4L
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            yes. No Jones Baps

          2. Meppelfield
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            As a Valencia owner I am happy with that, although he did not really impress me. Schmeichels late yellow very welcome.

        4. Harmonica1967
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          So, much as I want to hang on to KdB until after the Intl break and then ditch him to deal with any injuries etc, looks like price changes will force my hand tonight. So:

          A). Eriksen
          B). Mane
          C). Silva
          D).Mhki
          E). Pogba

          Have Kane, Lukaku, Firmino, Ramsey, Fab, Ritchie in the other playing midfield and forward spots. Defence is pretty weak but did get me 4 cleansheets this week and did well week 1 as well. So basically almost straight swap for Mane/Eriksen or drop a little for C-E and use change to upgrade defence/mid?

          1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            ADBSE in that order.

            1. Harmonica1967
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              Do you reckon just go for it tonight to mitigate price changes, or hang on til just before GW4 and accept a probable loss of value but more up to date knowledge?

              1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 6 months ago

                I think all players on that list will do well this season, so do it tonight.

          2. MTPockets
              8 years, 6 months ago

              Depends how tomorrow goes.

          3. diesel001
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wants an explanation after Raheem Sterling was sent off following his 97th-minute winner against Bournemouth.

            After his deflected shot looped in to secure a 2-1 victory, Sterling ran to the City fans and was shown a second yellow card by referee Mike Dean.

            "I don't understand. Hopefully they can call me and explain the reason why," Guardiola told BBC Sport.
            -------------------------------------------------

            Sterling rightfully got a YC for excessive celebration IMO. Doesn't Pep know the rules?

            1. arndff_
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              No, he's not that smart.

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

              Pep is so full of it. Wouldn't take anything he says seriously.

            3. FPL-Gutten
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              The rules are clear. Yellow card, no discussion.

            4. Yellin' in my Ear
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              Obviously not. Does seem harsh but the rules are the rules and he was right to be sent off

          4. Bellerinmondo
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            If I get Jones in early will he get crocked over the break?

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

              Not the player to take a fitness risk on.

              1. Bellerinmondo
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 6 months ago

                true , think I might just ride out the price changes and decide later

            2. Bellerinmondo
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              inevitably

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

              Let me just consult my crystal ball.

              1. Bellerinmondo
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 6 months ago

                what did it say?

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

              Jones is not the sort of player I would risk an early transfer on and count on to come back from international duty in one piece

          5. arndff_
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            Is it a scary decision to go without any City coverage for next few weeks?

            1. FPL-Gutten
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              I would almost be more scared to have one of them..

              1. fishnil
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 6 months ago

                This. Pep a sh.. Head

            2. Respect My Authoritah
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              No. I'd be more than happy to. However, I'm also ok with keeping Jesus...for now

            3. Beatle
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              David Silva the only one I'm considering

              1. arndff_
                • 14 Years
                8 years, 6 months ago

                Me too but can't decide between DSilva/Alli/Eriksen.

                1. fishnil
                  • 11 Years
                  8 years, 6 months ago

                  Erik for past form, but Alli could match it... Silva great player, form but pep's the greatest threat

            4. Cok3y5murf
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              I'm only scared to go with their coverage.

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

            PVA injured or tactical sub ?

            1. Bellerinmondo
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              change of formation, but still bad news

            2. Champione
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              Will get rid regardless myself

            3. FPL-Gutten
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              I hate him so much. Him and Benteke stinking up my team. Rage wildcard because of them

              1. Sgt. Schultz
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 6 months ago

                surely a -4 should suffice ?

                1. FPL-Gutten
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 6 months ago

                  Also had Kdb, Kompany, no Spurs and so on.. Was not sure if I should use it now or save it, but activated when Palace conceded 2-0..

          7. Clump
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            Average is about 17 so far from roughly 6 players.
            Low week.
            60% + of top 10k capt Lukaku.

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

              I was one of those Lukaku(c) 🙁

              1. Clump
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 6 months ago

                Not to worry. Most capt him this week.
                Should cushion your bad luck.

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

              I find comfort in that I look at my 8 points!!

              1. Clump
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 6 months ago

                You'll bounce back!

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

            Jones on 2 baps

            1. fedolefan
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              Is he?

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

              Which Jones?

            3. Viper
              • 16 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              He's on 1 and will most likely lose it

            4. Respect My Authoritah
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              Nope

            5. Annie
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              At the moment he's on 1 as tied first get 3 each, mm

          9. Begbie.
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            Dann > Jones
            Ince > Lanzini
            KDB > Hazard
            Gabbi > Mounie

            Good moves for a WC? If Hazard doesn't feature for Belgium then I'd probably switch him out for one of Pogba, Mkhi or D Silva.

            1. FPL-Gutten
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              Decent, but only 4 changes on a wildcard?

              1. Begbie.
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                8 years, 6 months ago

                Rather that than a -12.

            2. Hakchak
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              Why get Mounie?
              No where near enough for a wc
              Just get kdb out

              1. Begbie.
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                8 years, 6 months ago

                Who would you recommend at 7.0 or less?

                1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  8 years, 6 months ago

                  Ramsey

                  1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    8 years, 6 months ago

                    ignore me - fwd required!

            3. Yellin' in my Ear
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              Not enough moves to justify a wc

          10. I Have No Idea What I'…
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            2 free transfers and £0.3M in the bank. What would you do with the below?

            Lossl
            Kolasinic Bertrand Cedric Otamendi
            KDB Eriksen Mhkitaryan
            Mounie Firmino Lukaku

            Foster Carroll Xhaka Ake

            1. Iceball
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              Valencia or Bailly for Kola? KDB a worry also. Could depend on how Sanchez looks.
              What do you think of my team below?

          11. Iceball
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            Foster Elliot
            Alonso Valencia Kompany Bertrand Hunemeier
            Eriksen Pogba Willian Tadic Carroll
            Lukaku Jesus Quaner
            2ft but clueless where to start. Was going to get rid of Jesus but...
            Any ideas?

            1. @persecuted_by_mods
                8 years, 6 months ago

                Very expensive defence, downgrade kompany and Valencia

              • Champione
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 6 months ago

                Jesus > Laca, Kompany > Kolasinac/Davies/Trippier

                or

                Jesu > Kane, Willian > Atsu

              • I Have No Idea What I'…
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 6 months ago

                I'd get rid of one of your top defenders (Kompany) and get Willian out now that Hazard is back for GW4. The rest looks good to me.

            2. Oven Glover
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              Was thinking that Lanzini would be the perfect replacement for Wijnaldum after the international break. Not anymore. West Ham are absolutely horrible atm.

            3. Viper
              • 16 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              Sorry I missed the replies earlier FPLVirgin & Doorsa.

              Cheers for the encouragement and yes I did WC 🙂

            4. joinho
              • 16 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              Just logged on and seen that Lukaku missed a pen 🙁 thats a big fat zero from my captain then 🙁

              1. More Tragic
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 6 months ago

                yep

              2. Please Help I Don't Kn…
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 6 months ago

                🙁 Luckily he wasn't my captain.

            5. Egyptian Giza
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              A bit of an irrelevant question. The fight is supposed to take place 5 am my time (4 am UK time) but when do they actually start fighting? And how long can it take?

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

                Long fights before push it back.

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

                They will likely touch gloves at 11:45pm Eastern ST here in the USA so whatever that is for you.

                1. Egyptian Giza
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 6 months ago

                  So i it is scheduled for 11 PM and they will start at 11:45. on average how long does a boxing match take?

            6. korbendallas82
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              So, Lukaku missed the penalty. Mourinho said that the player who was supposed to take the penalty, allowed Lukaku to take it for him.
              Who is this player? Pogba or Miki?

              1. @persecuted_by_mods
                  8 years, 6 months ago

                  Was Mata still on the pitch? I think it would have been him

                  1. korbendallas82
                    • 12 Years
                    8 years, 6 months ago

                    Mata was still on the pitch, maby it is him then. Thanks.

                • LǝgleSs e|even
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 6 months ago

                  De Gea

                • fishnil
                  • 11 Years
                  8 years, 6 months ago

                  Isn't that Mata?

              2. LǝgleSs e|even
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 6 months ago

                Vote for Highlight of the Night
                A. Kun benched
                B. KDB in defence
                C. Kaku 0 pointer

                1. fishnil
                  • 11 Years
                  8 years, 6 months ago

                  Pep.... A....le

                2. Oven Glover
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 6 months ago

                  C

              3. Ser Davos
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 6 months ago

                Just confirmed Francis to Jones, no brainer I'd say.

                Also confirmed KDB to Pogba. Before today's game I was inclined for Mkhi (even Martial), but aside from 90 mins and possible pens, he could have easily scored a couple with an assist to boot. Coin toss time.

              4. wotwot
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 6 months ago

                A. Richarlison + Mooy
                B. Willian + TCarroll

              5. The Enlightener
                • 12 Years
                8 years, 6 months ago

                Knockaert owner. Just saw shot off the post. Of course..........F Sakes Fitzgerald!

              6. diesel001
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 6 months ago

                Schmeichel (33)
                Valencia (33)
                Jones (31)
                Rashford (30)
                de Gea (29)
                Blind (29)

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

                  Winning goal + 1 loss of possession for Rashford to come.

              7. The Tinkerman
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 6 months ago

                Probably playing WC this week. 4+ imminent transfers and 1FT... at least I will see out the transfer window now. RMWCT? First attempt...

                Foster, Myhill
                Kolasinac, Jones, Cedric (Naughton, Mbemba)
                Eriksen, Salah, Silva, RLC (Carroll)
                Kane, Lukaku, Chicharito

                Don't like any of the budget mids yet.