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

    So..... we're about halfway through gw3 and it seems the fpl world is again losing its mind. Wildcards fluttering like confetti during the Champions League finale and more bandwagons being jumped on than an old skool John Wayne marathon.

    I may have gone slightly mental (it could be the bitterness from dropping Daniels yesterday, perhaps it's the fact I'm nearing this bottle of red) but having a quick look at the gw3 top 5 stats... is no-one else thinking they should keep the faith with KdB?

    Chances created. Passing. Crossing. Touches in opponents half (despite all the amazing "deep" jokes)

    I'll leave you to have a look at the stats and I'll finish this glass...

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

      Nope, I've had enough

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

      People were saying to hold on to Tadic this time last season because he had amazing underlying stats and he was "due". We all remember how that turned out.

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

      The key stat is that he isn't scoring points. For 10 million squid, it ain't good enough.

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

        Pretty much this. No value in him at all.

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

      Watching the game will show that he simply does not warrant 10m, he was even sharing his set piece duties. Honestly I really don't see the appeal in KDB at all in this system

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

      The deep jokes were great
      Deep up your chin was my favourite
      Presumably so Pep can smack him one right on the button !!

    6. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I made the same observation of the game without seeing the stats. KDB is on the brink. But with DSilva looking as threatening at nearly 2 mill less... DSilva makes more sense imo

    7. MTPockets
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Jesus & KDB was too nerve-racking, so sold KDB.

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

          Indeed... also your bench this week is brutal...

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

        Dont do that to yourself mate

      • BROOKLYN GOONER
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        If you honestly think that he is so good that you'll be captaining him a few times in upcoming game weeks, well then, uh, sure--keep him. Otherwise, admit the truth--with better luck, he _might_ have gotten an assist today. Against a bad Bournemouth side. Is this really where you want to be parking 10mm of your budget? Or, 9.9mm, if you wait?

      • Strangelove
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Believe me, I really do agree with all these responses... I didn't have chance to watch the game yet... I'm just saying the stats are interesting when compared against some of the bigger performers so far... I'm already formulating an exit plan but wish I didn't have the pressure of possible price drop pushing me... Will reassess when sober!!

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

      Up nearly 900K 🙂

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

        See below 🙂 nice one TM

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

        Well done TM.

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

        Only 600k here 🙁

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

        nice going TM !

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

        I was having a look at your season history earlier, you're a beast! Going to be keeping a keen eye on your team this year Sir.

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

          Plenty here have me covered.

      6. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Nice Job
        Who was your captain ?

        1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Ahh... Kane
          Kudos to you for sticking with Ritchie... he could have had more

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

      Repost, bottom of page.

      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!!

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

        nah this dude is a beast pullis knows it and mcauley is 37 years of age ..... Hegazi it is man imo

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

          If and it's a big if Sakho comes in for £30m AND they keep Evans there is no way he is holding down his place unless he reverts to a 352

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

            As in Liverpool's Sakho?
            £30m?
            AAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

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

        Pulis is not going to change a winning team. He is not stupid and knows what the PL is about.

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

          I know that but come 'end of September', the baggies will have lost games.. fact

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

            Jonny you asked the question we only answered with our opinion.....you do what is the best in your own interest for your team ..happy days 🙂

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

      900K OR jump. 🙂
      Easy from 2.3 Mil I suppose and only 2.5 weeks in.

    11. el polako
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      36 points with 6 left to play, including (c)Kane.
      Feels good.

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

        Well done.

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

        The fantasy gods are back from vacation !!

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

      Green arrow with 18pts. Wow I really am in a bad position overall.

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

        Silly Daddy Pig 🙂

    13. Champione
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Best PVA replacement for max 6.5? Have Alonso, Kompany, Bertrand, Mee

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

        If you are playing 3 at the back might just pick a 4.0/.5 and get that money into mid/fwd.

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

          Cheers, good suggestion. Happy with my offensive players atm but could use some money to get Liverpool mid for gw5. Playing 442 though

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

            Wouldnt go for a 4.0 then. Probably a 4.5 who rotates with Mee.

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

              will look into it. Thanks

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

        Go a 4.5 and upgrade mids or Forwards.

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

          thanks

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

        Kola

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

          tempting

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

      ML rival with an OR of 1228. Kane C, Eriksen, Davies and Mane yet to play. Amazing.

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

        madness. Has he got good previous ranks?

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

          Only his 2nd season. Think he was around 150k mark last year.

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

        you got a id for this dude?

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

          67644

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

            thanks Cloudsky gonna check the machine out...hahaha

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

            just had a look ... what formation did he play this week ? 3 at the front? with ayew or 5 in mid with carrol both retty guttsy..

    15. andymck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      777k wooooo

    16. FPL Mentor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Thoughts on Lukaku & Tadic 》 Vokes & Sanchez ?

      Would still have Pogba and Jones as Utd cover.

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

        1 week Lukaku doesn't score and you're thinking of taking him out? You're a typical person on here.

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

          Not really.. Im actually a utd fan who feels Kaku has tendencies to go missing against teams with good physical centre backs. He hasnt been involved in much of utds play the last two games either. And im looking to spread the risk and cover arsenal too. Could be a move that makes sense. Id expect kaku to score goals of course. But feel Sanchez may return more points.

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

            Just give it another couple of weeks before making that decision.

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

              Wise words wizard.

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

        Don't like those moves at all

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

        Sánchez will outscore lukaku I think

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

          So having watched Liverpool emasculate Arsenal I no longer think this

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

      Bottomed
      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?

    18. Xulgar
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Hey guys,

      Struggling a bit with transfer, be great to get some input.

      http://imgur.com/Jv76EOR

      Foster / Elliot
      Jones / Stephens / Naughton / Ake / Long
      Salah / KDB / Mhki / JWP / Carroll
      Kane / Lukaku / Gabbiadini

      0 ITB, 2FT

      KDB and JWP are both predicted to fall tonight so want to get rid of them

      A) Mane + Richarlison
      B) Alli + Richarlison
      C) Eriksen + 5.9m midfielder (who?)
      D) Eriksen + Richarlison + Ake > 4.5m Def (-4)

      1. MTPockets
          8 years, 5 months ago

          I'd get one of the spurs mids.
          Cheaper - mooy/atsu?

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

            Which of the spurs mid would you lean towards?

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

          D for me. Need to find a rotating 4.5 with naughton.

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

            Despite Bournemouth not the best at the moment and Ake could have got sent off, they actually rotate with Swansea. I was thinking I could potentially remove Ake next GW - saves the hit.

            Would you still go for D knowing that?

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

        Safety score should be known shortly.

        1. ★Kuntheman★
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          🙂 cheers. Gonna need a prayer

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

          sweet...........

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

        Up to 487K.

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

          774. Not 774k - 774. Which is ridiculous. Only way is down though as better players overtake me.

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

            😯 Smashing it Diesel, good going

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

              No Kane has helped me out big time IMO. Just lets me pick better midfielders and defenders. Kane will score tomorrow I think, but that is fine as Lukaku(c) has done well for me over the 3 week period.

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

            That's unbelievable mate.

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

            thats massive diesel .... 🙂 used any chips for that or did it with out them?

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

              No chips used so far. Have been lucky with transfers though. GW2 did Zaha to Mkhi. GW3 did Dummett to Clark! Have done KDB to Alli for GW4.

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

            The way the weekend's going for me you might be alright for a little while tbh!

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

            Well done!

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

          And here's me so happy getting back inside 1.5 Mil OR 🙂

          Very well played. Keep it going.

          1. MTPockets
              8 years, 5 months ago

              Same. Woo us

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

          Is KDB definitely going to fall tonight do we think? Thinking about getting Ozil as a replacement. Other option would be Alli/Eriksen

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

            I think KDB will fall. Have pulled the trigger myself on KDB to Alli. Already have Eriksen.

          2. Knowledgeable meerkat
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Why Ozil? Alli or eriksen surely

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

              Arsenal fan and also have no Arsenal in my team. Wanna see how he does tomorrow alongside Sanchez and Lacazette.

        4. Atwood
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Anyone who watched Palace/Swansea...

          How did Abraham play in general? Is he likely to keep his place in the coming weeks?

        5. Slurpy
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          980k to 170k

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

            That's a big jump. Who did you (C)?

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

              Still got Alli

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

            Boom. What GW score? Many left ?

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

              42 , 3 left in captain alli

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

          Looks like KDB and JWP falling in price tonight. Thinking these moves tonight for -4? Yes or No?

          KDB to Eriksen
          JWP to Mooy

          1. n-doggg
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Good moves. Might be worth waiting to see if Sanchez explodes!

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

            Just do KDB out. Mooy isn't worth -4 points

        7. n-doggg
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Take out Kevin tonight to save 0.1 or wait to see what happens tomorrow?

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

            personally I would get rid but always a risk

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

            Dump if you know who you want to bring in

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

            Waiting to see Sanchez

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

          KDB, Salah, Pog, Philips, Carroll.

          Somehow can't find a replacement for KDB.

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

            Eriksen?

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

            Obviously Eriksen or Alli

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

          Love being 107K but with only Mane, Alli, and Foster to play im going to drop well well down.

        10. Frip
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Henrikh Mkhitaryan has five assists this season and six touches in the box.

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

            va @RotoWireSoccer

          2. Nascimento
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Thanks

          3. Buck The Trent
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Magic touch

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

            He's the new fabregas

        11. Buck The Trent
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Should i go Danilo ro Jones (+98%) now or wait ?

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

          Is Hegazi long term or is it going to be a short term ride the price rise sort of thing? If he carries on performing though, surely he deserves his place.

        13. Squires FC
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          I see alot of people talking of transfering out players tonight to avoid the drop. I understand that every .1 counts but surely points are more important? The break always throws up a few injuries. Seems too risky especially if your getting players in that haven't played yet

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

            Agreed. Transferring now when players get can injured during the IB is madness.

          2. JÆKS ⭐
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Depends, for example I'm looking at Willian + Lukaku to Pogba + Lacazette. I'm currently 0.1 short but there is a chance Lacazette will drop before Pogba rises if he blanks tomorrow. In that case, I'll probably have a 1 or 2 day window to make the moves before I'm 0.1 short again so I'll just make the move. If there is 1 injury I'll just use Stephens/Carroll from my bench, otherwise there is still the wildcard

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

              That's a very stupid move, sorry it sounds harsh, but I can't believe you are thinking that

              1. JÆKS ⭐
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 5 months ago

                Well you can say that, the game would be rather boring if all of us had the same opinion right? 😀

                Basically I would never captain Lukaku before gw7 or so, Lacazette on the other hand looks like the best shout for next week and after the Chelsea game, fixtures are getting much better for them. Was really scared of not owning Pogba today and since United are a decent attacking side now, I would still like some cover. Willian has to go 100% sure regardless

            2. Squires FC
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 5 months ago

              Fair enough bud

              1. Squires FC
                • 12 Years
                8 years, 5 months ago

                Risky though and wc will be more effective after gw 7 imo

                1. JÆKS ⭐
                  • 11 Years
                  8 years, 5 months ago

                  Indeed, would like to postpone it until gw7, but well you know, need to gamble sometimes 😀 Trying to be ahead of the curve and all....

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

          We need to talk about Kevin

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

            Home Alone?

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

            Have done KDB to Alli already.

        15. Ady87
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Points, any better?

          1. Ady87
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Erm, that should read 24 bench points!

            1. ChelseaKTBFF
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 5 months ago

              Elliot, Dunk are 14 haha who else did you bench?

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

          I know..boring question:

          1) Pogba
          2) Mkhi

          Mkhi play in a more advanced role but Pogba looks better IMO

          1. ChelseaKTBFF
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            pogba can't keep scoring the way he is. So i got mkhi

          2. Ady87
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            I though Mkhi was quite deep for a lot of today and Pogba will land a few of those long rangers this season as well as bully his way in to set pieces.

            As a Mkhi owner I'll retain but if getting one for the first time, Pogba tempts.

          3. Twelve years a slave
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Pogba winning the debate

          4. JÆKS ⭐
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            After gw 1 I would say: 100% Mhki
            After gw 2 I would say: 75% Mhki
            Now I'm saying: 75% Pogba

            Mhki is often playing as deep as Pogba when they are building up the attack and Pogba looked so dangerous

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

              Have the same feeling 🙂

          5. Jafalad
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Pogba. Look at his stats for penalty box touches.

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

              How is his stats?

        17. Agbonlahorse
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Hey chaps. Been away. What's the most reliable price rise/fall webaite thia season? Still FPL stats?

          Cheers

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

            fplstats, yeah

        18. gilean
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Would you WC this team?

          Foster - Elliot

          Bertrand - Stephens - Jones - Mee - Long

          KdB - Salah - Mkhi - Ritchie - Carroll

          Kane - Lukaku - Mounie.

          WC or just do KdB -> Eriksen?

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

            No idea why people are so keen to waste wildcards. Your team is good.

          2. Champione
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            not at all. KDB > Mane/Eriksen and you're good

          3. Squires FC
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            No

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

            Ok. Thanks guys