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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, 5 months ago

    KDB to Alli. Gone for the Spurs double up.

    Foster - Heaton
    Davies - Bailly - Yoshida - Clark - Kolasinac
    Eriksen - Alli - Mkhi - Willian - Carroll
    Firmino - Lukaku - McBurnie

    1. Jeremy Corbyn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Who is McBurnie?

  2. Carcetti
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Fraser dropping tonight? He's on -100..

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Good chance.

    2. Freddo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Will Alonso rise tonight?

      1. Carcetti
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Nah

        1. Freddo
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Thanks.

  3. Rex Lapis
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    KDB + JWP to Mane + Mooy worth a hit?

    1. Pooodle
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      No. Just KDB out

  4. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Why is West Brom v Stoke on Sky tomorrow while the champions play at the same time?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Super Sunday.

    2. bojack
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Because Chelsea aren't the only clubs fans who get to see their side play on TV.

    3. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      TV doesnt favour the big teams. Thats why they all get the same tv cash.

      1. Captain Roberto
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        That's because no one wants to watch westbrom v stoke

    4. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      no one wants to see boring Chelsea play 😛

      1. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        I just want to see Alonso's goal live 🙁

    5. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      All teams have to be shown X amount of times every season. Best to get the most boring teams out of the way early on.

    6. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Because I've got Dawson and Brunt.

    7. Patio Kev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Because Sky has to show every team a minimum number of times each season and by showing West Brom v Stoke play each other it helps gets them nearer their quota for both of these teams that nobody actually wants to watch.

      Nobody wants to watch West Brom
      Nobody wants to watch Stoke

      Get 1 of each teams minimum quota over by showing them play each other.

  5. That Was Easy!
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    RTY SÁNCHEZ Fantasy Football Scout Member4 mins ago
    After tomorrow once we see Sanchez/Kane in action, do we know enough to WC? I was originally thinking that waiting until the second break would be smart, however it seems we know a lot.

    Defenses to target: WBA, MU, Spurs, Hudd, Southampton

    Midfielders: one of Alli/Eriksen, one of Pogba/Mkhy, Sanchez (perhaps), Mane as the prime Pool candidate, Cheapies like Phillips, Jese, Richarlison, Ritchie

    Forwards: Lukaku, Kane, perhaps as no one has shown themselves we just go 2 up front and 5 in the midfield?

    What are your thoughts? I would easily like to take a -12/-16 to sort out my team, and compared to some it's not that bad. Makes me want to go for it.

    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Thay is Dirty, Sanchez. 😉

    2. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Bottomed and copied, sorry for the beginning.

  6. F4L
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Salah Eriksen Mane Pogba Mkhi

    Lukaku Firmino

    Getting Kane in eventually will be difficult. 😐

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      People did warn you!

    2. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      My squad above. Personally not bothered about Kane. At his price he needs to score 250+ pts a season. Can't see it myself.

      Thing with Spurs is their attack is basically made up of 3.5 players - Eriksen, Alli, Kane and a bit of Son. If you have two of them you will score a lot of points IMO. I have gone with Alli and Eriksen myself as I can easily see them getting 200+ pts each and that is a bargain for under £10.0m each.

      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        just would prefer Kane to Lukaku as a captain option tbh. Might make the switch if Kane hits a purple patch

    3. The Royal Robin
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      You're going to be hoping he blanks tomorrow?!

      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        for sure. But preparing for the worst

    4. Dananz
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Holy wow that's a sexy front 7. What's the rest of your team?

      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Elliot

        Bertrand Cedric Yoshida

        1. Dananz
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Interesting. Loving the triple ups! I have three of them too. How's the bench looking? Mine is threadbare...

          I've parked the bus. Hopefully they can score a few on the counter...

          De Gea
          Trippier, Alonso, Jones, Davies, Moses
          Mane, Eriksen, Pedro, Salah
          Lukaku

          (Elliot, Carroll, Quaner, McBurnie)

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

    a bit of an off topic question, but can anyone explain to me the card game scene in "lock stock and 2 smoking barrels" why does he get so surprised after the third card although he is beaten with the second. Also, why would someone bet 250K with just a pair? Am I missing something?

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Don't know I certainly wouldn't bet much on a pair.
      One of the best soundtracks ever for sure.

      And that line "can everybody please stop getting shot" is so good.

      1. VougieDipond
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        captured perfectly on the Oxide and Neutino record as well- Bound 4 da reload

    2. Bucky Barnes
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Isn't it 3 card brag they play

  8. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Already planning on Aguero to Kane. The question is do I get rid of Stones or Monreal first?

    Any ideas who? I have 5.4m to spend.

    1. JJO
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Well Stones was on bench today so...

      1. Pooodle
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Yup at least Monreal should be nailed

  9. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Did not see any games or highlights yet.
    How did Jesus and Chicharito play?
    I see Jesus is still dropping on fplstats. Was he that bad even with goal or other factors in play?

    1. Dannyb
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I'm dropping him for Kane.

      1. Pooodle
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Jesus is miles away from dropping on fplstatistics

  10. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    TAA likely to start? I need him to be benched lol

  11. GE
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    How important to avoid price drops?
    Sell Kdb out now or wait?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Losing 0.1 for more info is worthwhile.

      1. GE
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks TM.
        If I want Mkhi it's worth it to loose his 0.1 rise as well
        in your's opinion?

        1. Pooodle
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          I'd do this now if you're sure you want Mkhi. Wait if you want to see how the teams fare tomorrow.

    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I think I'm selling. Looks like building TV will be tricky this season so I'd rather avoid drops

    3. puhd
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I'm selling

    4. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      For me very important if you have plans for the cash. Some dont care. Its a personal thing and if you are keeping KDB because you think he will come good then take the price drop. Otherwise, cash in before the drop.

      1. GE
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        My plan is Kdb -> Mkhi/Pogba so not so important in that case, but want Kane as well so I need the money I can get

    5. Only a Hazard of time
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I'd sell him even if he wasn't dropping. One of the Top 3 attacking mids in the league and Pep is making him play deep.

      1. GE
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Agree I will sell him anyway, but if Mkhi picks up an injury (the player I want to transfer in for Kdb) in the international break The early move would backfire.

      2. Captain Roberto
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        To be fair he played everywhere

  12. Ode
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC team:

    Foster
    Kola Naughton Bert Jones
    Sanchez Ramsey Eriksen Atsu
    Kane Lukaku

    Elliot, Carroll, Mbemba, Quaner

    People probably think I'm crazy with triple Arsenal but with those fixtures I think it might just pay off

  13. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    So KDB is leaving my team shortly, I'm bringing in either Pogba or Mikhi. Pogba is involved in a lot of Utds play, nailed on and is in form. Mikhi isn't quite as involved, but plays off Luka and is also on form. Slight concern is he may be a rotation risk. So my question is, which one? I really am torn

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Pogba for me. Love watching him atm

      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        He was immense today. I'm even tempted to do KDB and Ramsey out for Sanchez and Pogba in. Or is Sanchez risky?

        1. Forever In Our Shadow
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Risky but could be very highly rewarding.

        2. F4L
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          see if sanchez starts tomorrow. I would be worried about Sanchez travelling during the INT break as well, if Chile are playing

          1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Needs more thought. Should be able to ride the KDB drop. Cheers gents

        3. CatMac
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          I am doing similar. Already done KDB to Mkhi to avoid the price drop and will wait until after the internationals before doing Ramsey to Sanchez.

    2. FDMS All Starz
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Pogba will have a great season

    3. collardo
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Pogba was extremely threatening today - he set the pace of the game (mainly 1st half) - v unlucky not to score. He got voted MOM on BT Sport - yet no where near any BPS?

  14. Hot Fuzz
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Why is the average score so low?? 17.................

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      No one scored big so far

    2. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      1.7 mil C Lukaku.

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Plenty have 5 or 6 left and captained Lukaku.

    4. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Lukaku captaincy plays a big part

    5. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Kaku 0 can't be helping the 57% ownership and how many them had captain too? Not many huge hauls.

    6. Hot Fuzz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      thanks for that guys

    7. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Because we ate all sh1t. 😉

      1. Captain Roberto
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        I had an indian take away, actually. Very good too.

    8. Ser Bronn of The Blackwater
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Lukaku, Aguero, and Chicharito captained by majority of managers. All did terrible. Plus many players left to play tomorrow

  15. puhd
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    KDB out for Pogba or Mkhtrian?

    1. Captain Roberto
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Eriksen

  16. Triple P
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Is Groß dropping in price tonight for sure?

    1. Triple P
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Would like to wait till tomorrow, but I'd hate to lose that 0.1

  17. Siggy in the Middle
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    How is Groß set to drop if he only has 0.5% ownership? I know fplstatistics are saying he will but it seems strange.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Only needs to lose 10% of that ownership.

      1. Siggy in the Middle
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        So should he not have dropped last week? He was on about 28k ownership and dropped by about 4k.

        1. Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Wildcards don't count.

          1. Triple P
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Good point

          2. Siggy in the Middle
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Forgot about that. Thanks.

    2. Triple P
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I'd like to know this too

  18. Del Monte
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Struggling to finish this, some help please.....

    Forster Elliot

    Alonso Bailly XXX XXX XXX

    Mane XXX Tadic Mooy Carroll

    Kane Lukaku Abraham

    A) Alli/Eriksen, Naughton, 4.5

    B) Mkhitaryan, Davies, 4.5

    1. JJO
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. JJO
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      And maybe Richarlison/Joselu or someone else instead of Tadic if this is WC

  19. CloudSky
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    OR updated.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers

    2. La Galatica
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Still managed to climb. Last week 253k now 140k despite the lukaku flop and a -8. 4 left with eriksen cap

      1. La Galatica
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        183k

  20. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    19 with Foster, Hegazi, Alonso, Rambo, Erik and Kane (C) to go. Pretty pleased.

  21. Qaiss
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Is KDB going to fall tonight?

    1. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Probably.

  22. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    400k boom shakalaka

  23. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    OR 3.867 even though Lukaku (C), thanks Jesus and Valencia

    1. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Thank God

    2. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      OR 774 with 195pts. Got to celebrate now as only way is down.

      1. Iceball
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Nice!

  24. Sunny 😎
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Not sure how the price changes have been this season so far. So keeping that in mind how likely are JWP and Fraser to escape not dropping tonight. I hate doing transfers before a gw ends

    Losing 0.2m on both of them right now is more like losing 1.0m at this early stage

  25. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    So Kane (C) could be a nice differential tomorrow with 1.7 wavering to Lukaku.

  26. Jonny Sutt
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Does everyone have their fingers on the transfer button for Hegazi? Playing sublime but with Evans staying or Sakho coming in plus another centre half (as Pulis wanted another). On top of that, McCauley will be getting a few games when fit, I can see him loosing his place come the end of September. Made us all a nice bit of profit to use elsewhere though!!

  27. The Wise Owl
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Woo! 1.6 million

    1. Sunny 😎
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      20 pts and 1.6m gw rank, that hurts lol

  28. F4L
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    487k. Bang average atm

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

      890K up from 1.6M.

  29. Emiliano Sala
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Would you downgrade danilo to 4.0(rosenior) if you had defence of: yoshida davies suttner mbemba?
    To improve elsewhere or buy another premium defender and bench suttner?

  30. Begbie.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    When exactly is Danny Rose expected to be back?

    1. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Last February.