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Gameweek 8 concludes at the King Power Stadium with Leicester City hosting West Bromwich Albion.

The Fantasy Football community will be torn heading into this encounter, with allegiances split between the home attack and the Baggies backline.

Jamie Vardy is undoubtedly the star turn on show. Owned by 16.3% of managers, the five-goal striker was brought in by 294,000 ahead of Gameweek 8, the third most popular transfer target. He has goals in his last two in front of his own supporters, but is yet to score against West Brom at home in three attempts.

Elsewhere for the Foxes, Harry Maguire boasts an ownership of 7.4%, attracting just over 40,000 new managers prior to Saturday’s deadline. The centre-back has a goal and an assist from his three home appearances so far.

Ahmed Hegazi remains the most popular asset in the West Brom camp. Still part of 1.3 million squads, he’s been benched by 353,000 (26.9%) ahead of tonight’s clash.

Meanwhile, Ben Foster was due to be backed by an ownership of just over 800,000 but will play no part in tonight’s match having been ruled out with a knee problem. Over 347,000 of his managers named Foster in their starting XI and now turn to their reserve keeper.

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

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  1. Magic Bean
    9 years, 2 days ago

    So because my team scored woefully this week that means I score big next week? That's how this game works, right?

    1. Holmes
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Nope, next week an average performance and then big...

    2. Pierce34
      9 years, 2 days ago

      God I hope so. What did you get? I bet you definitely beat my score.

      1. Magic Bean
        9 years, 2 days ago

        39 on WC. Stuff dreams are made of 🙂

        1. Pierce34
          9 years, 2 days ago

          I would kill for that score - try 26 (-4) 😀

          1. Pierce34
            9 years, 2 days ago

            My joint top scorers were Richarlison and Ayew with 5 each (Ayew off the bench for Ramsey). Defence got 3 points between the 4 of them.

          2. Magic Bean
            9 years, 2 days ago

            Holly. Sorry mate!

            1. The Head-Ake
              9 years, 2 days ago

              32 on WC here

              1. Magic Bean
                9 years, 2 days ago

                I'm here for you 😆

            2. Pierce34
              9 years, 2 days ago

              Eh, it happens. Annoying since I climbed from 2 million to 500k over the past 2 weeks after my GW6 wildcard and now it feels I'm back to square one.

              Not doing the obvious move (got Hazard for a hit instead of Jesus) hurt.

              1. The Head-Ake
                9 years, 2 days ago

                Same I went into top 20k for once and now I'm at 630k 🙁

              2. Magic Bean
                9 years, 2 days ago

                Last minute change of Jesus to Lukaku and taking out Jones completely nailed me

                1. Pierce34
                  9 years, 2 days ago

                  Ouch, bad luck. Still, your team should be good for this week. You going Lukaku (C)?

                  1. Magic Bean
                    9 years, 2 days ago

                    Tempted by Aguero/Jesus depending on tomorrow night. Then captain them

                    1. Pierce34
                      9 years, 2 days ago

                      Yeah I'm bringing Sterling after tomorrow so I might be tempted by him.

                      City striker is for next week for me, unless Jesus is rested tomorrow in which case I might knee-jerk him in.

  2. Carlton_Goal
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Best defender 4.8 and under? Want a replacement for Mbemba

    1. Magic Bean
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Daniels if he drops

      1. Carlton_Goal
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Yeah was looking at that fixtures look quite good. I have enough money for that but want to save some for Brady to Richarlison next week

        1. MINUS FOUR
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          9 years, 2 days ago

          Worth keeping an eye on Holgate 4.3 now, played quite well v Brighton, hopefully well enough to keep his spot ahead of Martina. Europa League line-up might provide a clue. Also got into some good attacking positions and had shots saved.

          Everton a little shaky sure, but fixtures after Arsenal are great and I think they will improve enough to keep some CS. Of course Holgate remains a rotation risk, but there's potential at the price.

          1. Carlton_Goal
            9 years, 2 days ago

            Interesting option, didn't even think abiut Holgate, thanks

  3. The Head-Ake
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Fabianski - (Elliot)
    Otamendi - Monreal - Davies - (Mbemba)- (Ward)
    Coutinho - Hazard - Silva - (Cork) - King
    Kane - Kaku(C) - Joselu

    What moves would you do with this team? Thanks 🙂

    1. BPlease
      9 years, 2 days ago

      wait & see UCL bruh

      1. The Head-Ake
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Provided no injuries occur

    2. Magic Bean
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Tempted to do Kane or Kaku to Aguero/Jesus depending on tomorrow

  4. Shardlow
    9 years, 2 days ago

    When are hit transfer points taken off from last GW? Or have they been taken off already? Like expecting my 47 to go to 43.....
    Thanks

    1. Magic Bean
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Taken off after deadline.

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      9 years, 2 days ago

      After 1 game.. so they are already subtracted

    3. Shardlow
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Sweet, cheers for the info

  5. Total Foot 5
    9 years, 2 days ago

    best move pls? thnx
    (got Silva - Jesus - Davies)

    a keep Kane + Sterling
    b -8 Now Kane + Sterling -> Aguero + Eriksen
    c -4 Next GW Kane + Sterling -> Aguero + Eriksen
    (risk both aguero rising and maybe aguero scoring big pts this gw)

  6. I Member
    9 years, 2 days ago

    If Foster is out long term, which seems to be the case, who would you go for? Elliot is my other keeper.

    A) Myhill
    B) Ryan
    C) Pope

    Myhill is tempting at 4.0 but WBA don't look good for clean sheets or save points.

    1. Pranav Santhosh
      9 years, 2 days ago

      D hart

      1. I Member
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Hadn't considered him.

        1. Pranav Santhosh
          9 years, 2 days ago

          Maybe other 3 options are better but hart at 4.4 looks tempting if you ask me

    2. Lazaretti
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Thinking it would be nice to dbl ManU defence so DDG, have already Jones.
      Still not sure maybe still go for budget keeper. Fabianski or Myhill. I also have Elliot

    3. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Get Hart 100%

    4. Freddo
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Same problem, will be going DDG to add to Jones.

      Double United could be a good base to build on every week.

  7. adam28193
    9 years, 2 days ago

    is atsu > Zaha a good move or is it a week too early?

    1. Sanchit
      9 years, 2 days ago

      I'd do it if I had a spare ft and Cash ITB.
      Zaha will easily outscore all his sub-7m counterparts Imo.

      1. adam28193
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Newcastle away not the easiest though

  8. Sanchit
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Best defender under 5 for the next few fixtures?
    Thinking Daniels but Bournemouth haven't been tight at the back.

    1. Holmes
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Someone from Brighton/Newcastle maybe

      Lascellas, Duffy

  9. Bennison
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Hi guys, I'm fairly worried with my team at the moment. Ramsey hasn't performed and didn't play this GW and also Chicha also blanked again but his next 2 fixtures as well as Andy Carroll being out I don't want to ship just yet. Also my keeper situation is in dyer need at the moment. Any help would be appreicated

    2 FT (.3 ITB)
    Foster/Elliot
    Maguire/Davies/Naughton/Zanka/4.0
    Eriksen/Coutinho/Silva/Ramsey/Carroll
    Jesus/Kane/Chicharito

    1. BPlease
      9 years, 2 days ago

      I've had Chicha for a good part of my run this year, got him after he smashed in those 2 goals in a game. Then he became completely invisible.

      I'd let him go.

    2. Holmes
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Ramsey to Shaqiri and Zanka to Otamendi is an option

      1. Holmes
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Alternatively, Ramsey-Davies-Hernandez to Atsu-Mee/Ward-Morata in coming weeks can also work

    3. Bennison
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Or could I do:

      Ramsey/Naughton/Zanka -> Atsu/Otamendi/Jones (-4)

      And play 433 -- just thinking over 2 -3 GW's are them 3 going to outscore the 3 players I'm getting rid of

  10. Gianfranco Zola
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Got 2 FT.

    Alli + RLC > Silva + Zaha sound good? (Salah, Carroll, Gross other mids)

    1. Magic Bean
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Never been a fan of Zaha, also too early for me. Learnt my lesson this week with premature transfers. Alli to Silva is good though

      1. Gianfranco Zola
        9 years, 2 days ago

        I'm a huge fan of Zaha. I know he's just back but he looked so dangerous against Chelsea. At that price and with the fixtures, he's too tempting.

        1. Magic Bean
          9 years, 2 days ago

          Fair enough mate, think you've answered your own question then. Good luck!

    2. Holmes
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Yep

    3. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 2 days ago

      ....I like Zaha. He is a good buy I think and will be a good differential for a few weeks at least.

    4. Sanchit
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Yup

  11. Slam
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Aguero owners, or those looking to bring him in.

    What are you hoping for in tonights game vs. Napoli?

    1. Holmes
      9 years, 2 days ago

      60-70mins without any problem...

    2. Delhidynamo
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Sub appearance 2 goals

    3. Freddo
      9 years, 2 days ago

      A start, would secure the Jesus C at the weekend before doing the swap the following week.

    4. Hotdogs for Tea
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Bench and then start on the weekend

  12. Red Dagger ✪
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 2 days ago

    I like Zaha. He is a good buy I think and will be a good differential for a few weeks at least.

    1. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Reply fail sorry.

    2. Holmes
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Secret revealed 😉

  13. WorldCup82
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Here's my team:

    Foster, Elliot
    Walker, Schindler, K Walker, Naughton, Mbemba
    Alli, Mkhitaryan, Salah, Choupo-Moting, Carroll
    Kane, Jesus, Batshuayi

    I'd like to get Sterling/David Silva, Valencia/Jones, Abraham in the lineup somehow.

    Thoughts on
    Mkhitaryan, Salah, Batshuayi, Walker > Silva, Sterling, Abraham, Valencia
    ?
    For -12

    Already missed out on Sterling going up last night and I don't want to miss out on Silva tonight..

  14. Sir Oux
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Thinking of Ramsey > Zaha. Worth a -4 hit?

    1. waldo666
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Maybe if he's confirmed out for this week but even then I'd be inclined to save if you have decent bench cover.

    2. Bennison
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Not for a -4 -- I'd wait a week

      1. Sir Oux
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Sounds reasonable but then in 1 week Arsenal - Swansea, so don't think I will want to loose him then ...

  15. King Kohli
    9 years, 2 days ago

    How will you improve this team?

    Krul Elliott
    Alonso Davies Kolasinac Cresswell Hunemeier
    Eriksen Sterling Chalobah Cork Carroll
    Kane Lukaku Vardy

    2 FT 1.2 ITB
    Thinking of Vardy + Kolasinac > Morata + Jones

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Good moves

  16. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    9 years, 2 days ago

    LMS Overall Ranks (2830 teams)

    Top 1K = 5
    Top 5K = 22
    Top 10K = 35
    Top 50K = 202
    Top 100K = 386
    Top 500K = 1532
    Top 1M = 2263
    Top 2M = 2741
    Top 3M = 2827
    3M+ = 3

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      9 years, 2 days ago

      20 scored less than 33 on WC
      1 TC'ed Jesus but took a -48

      1. Freddo
        9 years, 2 days ago

        -48, wow.

    2. Magic Bean
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Cheers

      1. Magic Bean
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Ouch

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Highest bench and still beat me
      https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/8094/event/8

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Which goes to show team value means fook all.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          9 years, 2 days ago

          The 5 in top 1K are 101.7 to 102.3

    4. Desertbug
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Cheers TM

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        9 years, 2 days ago

        You are 16th by overall rank 🙂

        1. Desertbug
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          9 years, 2 days ago

          out of the gates strong this year

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            9 years, 2 days ago

            You really should get a personal best this season.

            1. Desertbug
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              9 years, 2 days ago

              Fingers crossed it doesn't all hit the fan. Top 5K first time out, but only a bit over 3 million in game that year, IIRC

              1. Desertbug
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                9 years, 2 days ago

                How's your season going?

                1. TorresMagic™
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  9 years, 2 days ago

                  Slow solid start. Used the WC this week but not really happy with the team.

                  1. cylus11 ( Manager) - Russia…
                    9 years, 2 days ago

                    What's your overall FPL rank TM

                    1. TorresMagic™
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • Has Moderation Rights
                      9 years, 2 days ago

                      Check my link, 436K.

                      1. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season kr…
                        9 years, 2 days ago

                        Consistent green arrows though TM

                      2. TorresMagic™
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • Has Moderation Rights
                        9 years, 2 days ago

                        Can't complain on that front. No Lukaku this week can be a disaster.

              2. TorresMagic™
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                9 years, 2 days ago

                What's the plan next GW with no City attack?

                1. Desertbug
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  9 years, 2 days ago

                  TBD

  17. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    9 years, 2 days ago

    For draft:

    Okazaki to......

    A) Keep
    B) King (Already have Defoe)
    C) Diouf
    D) Calvert-Lewin
    E) Vokes

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Probably keep until a better option crops up.

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Cheers

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      9 years, 2 days ago

      A or B

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Thanks

    3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      9 years, 2 days ago

      I just did C in my Draft league

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Why?

        1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
          9 years, 2 days ago

          Not much left out of forwards in Draft league... and I believe he has scored in the last two games

  18. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 2 days ago

    So my defence next gw is:

    Jones, Maguire, Davies(may not play/LIV), Mbembe(won’t play), Kiko(che)

    Thinking of swapping Davies and Kane to Aguero(if fit) and Alonso?

    Thoughts?

    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Prefer Azpi to Alonso and some extra $itb

  19. davies
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Monreal > Daniels looks very good in a few weeks...

    1. Magic Bean
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Love Daniels, loves a cheeky assist and the odd goal.

  20. Expected Toulouse
    9 years, 2 days ago

    What to do with this lot? 1 FT .4 itb.
    Foster Elliot
    Azpilcueta Davies Bertrand Jones Mbemba
    Eriksen Sterling Ritchie Carroll Chalobah
    Kane Lukaku Vardy

    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Ritchie to Richarlison or
      Forster to Pope

      1. Expected Toulouse
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Thanks. Both have poor fixtures this week though. Would definitely consider that move next week though.

  21. davies
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Time to sell Bavies?

    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Why... because he got the flu?

      1. Squashed
        9 years, 2 days ago

        eeeek!

  22. VardysParty
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Lacazette and Davies to Aguero and Ward on 2 FT. Would rotate Ward with Carroll. Sound alright?

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Yes if Aguero is given the green light

      1. VardysParty
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Will be monitoring closely

      2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        9 years, 2 days ago

        This... let's see Kun tonite

  23. HurriKane
    9 years, 2 days ago

    3rd striker conundrum. Which price range are you currently on? Are you happy to stick?

    A) 10.0 or above

    B) 8.5m

    C) 6m or below

    Currently on B with Firmino but will get Morata in if he is declared fit for Watford

    1. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season kr…
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Top Heavy here .

    2. We Will Klopp you
      9 years, 2 days ago

      B with Vardy unless he proves to be a bad pick, then c, not a fan of A as I don't want 2 5.5-6m mids in my midfield. Nor do i want to lose any of Salah, Sterling or Silva.

      1. HurriKane
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Im afraid vardy could go off the boil. against teams that defends deep. he likes to play against teams which attack( so leicester could counterattack)

    3. Pranav Santhosh
      9 years, 2 days ago

      I'm on B but looking to go to C eventually

    4. waldo666
      9 years, 2 days ago

      C

    5. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      9 years, 2 days ago

      A is the best choice imo

    6. Freddo
      9 years, 2 days ago

      C. Sticking with Hemed and playing him in good H games, allows so much strength elsewhere.

      Will be available again after Friday.

    7. Lazaretti
      9 years, 2 days ago

      I have C with DCL, who played well. Prob going to go top heavy after GW11 or 12.

  24. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Best 4.5-5m defender to go along Jones Ward and one of Bavies/Kola?

    Fernandez or a hammer on my list. Stoke were but not sure about them now. Femina?

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Mee

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Maybe not with Ward, sorry.

      2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        9 years, 2 days ago

        I agree... put Dingo in

    2. Lazaretti
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Francis or Daniels , Naughton or Mawson , Morgan or Fuchs

      All have good fixtures, and there you have 4.5 or less valued def and 5.0 or less.

      Daniels maybe the best option from those or maybe Fuchs, if he still has set pieces.

  25. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season kr…
    9 years, 2 days ago

    What's the likelihood the big hitters come through UCL unscathed ?

    Personally it would solve transfer/captain choices.

    1. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season kr…
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Itching to get a fit Morata in my side

  26. Delhidynamo
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Any news on Lofty Cheeks' injury?

    Considering playing him ahead of Richarlison

    1. Pranav Santhosh
      9 years, 2 days ago

      I'd play him cause if he doesn't play richarlison can auto sub in

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Trained last week so expect him to be ok.

      1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Will he be the number 10?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          9 years, 2 days ago

          After last GW, who knows.

      2. Delhidynamo
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Cheers TM, that's what I wanted to hear

  27. Your Mum Zohore
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Hi guys, is Trippier nailed or does he have to fight for a spot with Aurier?

    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Aurier will take his spot imo... but there is CL rotation

      1. Your Mum Zohore
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Ben Davies could be rotated with Rose as well, such a difficult decision to make =(

        1. Freddo
          9 years, 2 days ago

          Ben Davies could also keep his place, he's been very good.

          Rose could be saved for the CL and Davies for the PL, would be worth seeing how that plays out before doing anything.

          1. Your Mum Zohore
            9 years, 2 days ago

            Agreed, thanks for the feedback!

    2. HurriKane
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Poch likes to rotate fullbacks id steer clear

      1. Your Mum Zohore
        9 years, 2 days ago

        My other option is Stones/Otamendi, but I'm planning to go: Kun, Silva & Sterling, anyway, thanks for the input!

  28. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Should probably thank Vardy for not scoring last night.

    Will keep Lukaku now.

    Vardy -> Kun (C) 😎

    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      9 years, 2 days ago

      I will do this move if Kun looks good against Roma tonite and only plays 60ish minutes

  29. Exdeo
    9 years, 2 days ago

    so I took Myhill as 2nd keeper to be safe if Foster gets injured, now they both injured. Have two keepers from one team both injured. Done.

    1. waldo666
      9 years, 2 days ago

      That is an extreme case of bad luck there mate, particularly when one wasn't even a game or training one.

    2. HurriKane
      9 years, 2 days ago

      wow. bad luck mate 😀

    3. Lazaretti
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Myhill with dead leg ? Should be fine for next GW

  30. joersherman
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Hi guys - thoughts on this? Save FT?

    Elliot
    Azpi Davies Ota (Ward)
    Erik Silva Richarlison Chupo (RLC)
    Kane Jesus (C) Vardy

    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Save

    2. Joggers Nipple
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Missing a few players to truly judge and cash available but looks fine to me