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Gameweek 13 gets underway at the London Stadium as West Ham entertain Leicester in David Moyesโ€™ first home match in charge.

The Hammersโ€™ recent home form underlines the work at hand for their new manager โ€“ over the last two in front of their own supporters, theyโ€™ve scored one goal and conceded seven.

With that in mind, itโ€™s little wonder that โ€“ outwith the injured Chicharito (9%) โ€“ every West Ham outfield player sits in less than 2% of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) squads.

Weโ€™ll be keeping an eye on our Spot the Differential candidate Manuel Lanzini, who scored in the corresponding fixture last season and also netted in the Hammersโ€™ previous home match, against Liverpool in Gameweek 11.

While the hosts fell to defeat at Watford in Moyesโ€™ first match in charge, their visitors have found decent form under new manager Claude Puel.

Aside from last weekโ€™s 2-0 loss to league leaders Man City, the Foxes picked up four points in the Frenchmanโ€™s first two in charge, scoring twice on both occasions.

Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy found the net in the 3-2 win away to the Hammers last term and both remain the men most likely to punish Moyesโ€™ side.

Sitting in 4% of squads, Mahrez is certainly the form option tonight โ€“ heโ€™d bagged two goals and three assists in four prior to last weekโ€™s clash with City.

Vardy has frustrated his 13% backers with a single goal in six, yet with the fixtures turning in Leicesterโ€™s favour once their midweek clash with Spurs passes, he could yet re-emerge as a third forward option over the festive spell.

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

  1. KLOPPTOMANIA
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Good to see Klopp 100% supporting Moreno, be interesting to see if he starts

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Hope so, played well in PL games.

    2. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      I think he will. He did with Lovren and migs after spurs game.

    3. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      I think he will.

    4. KLOPPTOMANIA
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Hope so too, having to swap out Jones and Hune as it is

  2. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Looks like the fpl gods are making up for Salah breaking the most NTI rule last week. This week you get doubly punished ๐Ÿ˜€

    Mark did say it was a typical kneejerk...

    1. KLOPPTOMANIA
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Punished how?

    2. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Who was most transferred in this GW?

  3. how now brown cow
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    My rival appears to have played free hit but made only one change! ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Some rival that!

  4. MiLK2018
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Which do you like better for the Xmas fixtures?

    A) Alonso & Rangel (as 15th man)
    B) Kolasinac & Dunk

    Have Otamendi + Ward + Daniels in the back, and RLC & Abraham to rotate for games. Thx

  5. the snazzy viking
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Pick one:

    A) Maguire + Wilson (15/15 starters)
    B) Azpi + 4.5 fwd (14/15 starters and -4)

    1. Viper
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      A

  6. Suttus
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Which is best for the run up to next year?

    A) Fabianski + Zaha
    B) Lloris + Gross

    1. Viper
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      A

    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      A but I'm not a fan of Fabs in goal

    3. AttackAttackAttack
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Courtois + gross instead?

  7. LaCazettio
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Who has Capped Jesus?

    Is it mental?!

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Not mental at all

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Was tempted but got 3 citeh attackers so best not be greedy

    3. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      I have.

    4. Krionos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Not mental, but seems a little too risky when you have Lukaku and Kane with very good prospects this week.

  8. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Just got in, almost an ideal game from an FPL perspective. I can live a Vardy assist.

    1. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Agreed, gives owners a reason to hold

      1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        ๐Ÿ˜†

  9. JurgenRodgers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Maguire’s 2 Points..
    15K rise, ill take it lol
    #clutching

    1. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      22k rise

      lol @ my rank

  10. HD7
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Elliot
    Walker Mustafi Daniels
    Sterling Richarlison Salah RLC
    Kaku Kane(C) Jesus

    Subs: Fabianski, Mee, Tarroll, Mbemba

    After tomorrow I plan a little overhaul:

    Lukaku to Morata
    Jesus to Niasse
    Tarroll to Hazard

    All for -8 but at least will have players that I hope wont be rotated in the GWs to come,
    Agreed?

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Just do the first one imo

      1. HD7
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Want Hazard... think the hits will repay after he playa his nice fiztures while Jesus is rotated...

  11. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Salah Sterling Hazard Richarlison Gross
    Kane Lukaku Joselu(don’t ask!)

    .6 in the bank and two FTs
    Who is essential for my team?
    Morata, Sane, Chelsea defender?

  12. Demel
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Would you do Aguero > Morata for free?

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Maybe

    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Maybe not this week tbh, depends on lineups this weekend. If Aguero doesn't play I'd probably be capping him vs SOU.

    3. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      god no. chances are kun doesn't start tomorrow. chances are he does start mid week.

  13. the snazzy viking
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Mini captain poll for GW14:

    A) Kane
    B) Morata
    C) Salah
    D) Sane
    E) Aguero
    F) Hazard
    G) Lukaku
    H) Differential? who?

    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      B

    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      E

    3. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      B or E - if you have both i’d probably go B

    4. MikeyPanther
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      E

    5. Numb
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      B or F

    6. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      So many good ones.

    7. Podge
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      B

    8. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      No Kane.. interesting

      cheers all

  14. Man Getting Hit By Football
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    What would you do with this lot?

    Pope • Elliot
    Azpi • Jones • Mee • Moreno • Duffy
    Salah • Sane • D. Silva • Richarlison • Groß
    Kane • Morata • Niasse

    1 FT • 1.0m ITB

    Cheers!

    1. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      save

      1. Man Getting Hit By Football
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Cheers!

    2. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Nothing-looks good. Maybe Jones to Otamendi or Kolasanic

      1. Man Getting Hit By Football
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Jones is the obvious weak point but in no danger to get him out as got him for 5.0, will reassess nearer the time. Cheers!

    3. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      jones to otamendi - great team btw

      1. Man Getting Hit By Football
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Ota is a great shout, cheers!

  15. FPL Mentor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Thoughts on my team for this weekend:

    Elliot
    Smalling Daniels Mee
    Sanè Sterling Richarlson Zaha
    Kane (C) Lukaku Rashford

    (Foster, Groß, Carroll, Mbemba)

    Looking at Rashford & Richarlson ใ€‹ Morata & RLC for -4pts.

    Good move?

  16. HD7
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Niasse or DCL more sensible?

    1. Flynny
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Niasse I think

  17. Magic Bean
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    How many managers have brought in Pogba this week?

    1. Burger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      380,187 more than sold.

    2. Podge
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      o/ for Mane

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Is he definitely out?!

        1. Podge
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 25 days ago

          No but possibly

  18. nicecat
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Now I cant let Vardy go. ๐Ÿ™

    1. Flynny
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Yes you can

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      For 8.5, he’s garbage! I’m shipping 100%

    3. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Of course you can. This is flawed thinking and why 99% of players suck at FPL.

      1. AttackAttackAttack
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Care to expand?

      2. nicecat
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Hey I don't suck at FPL ๐Ÿ™
        I'm probably switching to Frimino next GW and then going for Firm + TCarrol > Niasse + Pogba.

  19. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Is Eriksen > Salah a good move?

    1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      yes

    2. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      yes - unless Eriksen gets more than 10 points v West Brom, therefore I'd hold and try to sell someone else

      1. the snazzy viking
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        but then of course if Salah does well too then it's a no-brainer

      2. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Surely it's future points that matter, not what they got before?

        1. the snazzy viking
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 25 days ago

          and if Eriksen got more than 10 points v West Brom he'd have the fixtures to carry on with his form

    3. Yank Revolution
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Rock that move, Robin

  20. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Manning on having morata and hazard for midweek.

    Expect rivals will only have morata and will captain him.

    Who would you captain in my position?

    Thanks

    1. Flynny
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Planning even...

    2. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      morata for me, but I’m a cautious carol. there’s still a long season ahead

    3. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Morata

    4. Podge
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Morata

    5. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Me too. Probably hazard. He's good for goals ,assists extra clean sheet point and usually gets bonus points too.

  21. Kun Tozser
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Best Jones replacement 5.4 or less or just hold and bag the transfer?

    1. naturallydavid
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Mustafi

    2. QueefParkRangers
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Smalling

      1. Big P
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Hardly long term, is it?

  22. Pep says
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Who's everyone shipping for Morata?

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Lukaku.

    2. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      The cool kids already got him in GW9 ๐Ÿ˜Ž

      1. Podge
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Indeed

      2. Pep says
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Cool kids got Hazard on gw8 wc8

        1. the snazzy viking
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 25 days ago

          niiiiiice

    3. UnitedFan
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Jesus.

    4. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Lukaku

    5. Essem
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Vardy.

    6. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      No one. Already got him a while back.

    7. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Probably kun....

      1. Flynny
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Jesus

    8. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Jesus

  23. JasonG123
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Bench one:
    (A) Ward (bou)
    (B) Moreno (stk)
    (C) Daniels (BUR)
    (D) Wilson (BUR)
    (E) Richarlison (MUN)
    (F) it doesn't matter because someone will get rotated

    1. Ed
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      B - liverpool will concede

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      B.

    3. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Moreno plays Chelsea.

      1. Stockport Hatter
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        He's taking about the next game week since this one is underway

    4. Podge
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      E

    5. AttackAttackAttack
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      B then D

  24. Podge
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Planning Zaha and Richarlison to Hazard and RLC, look ok ?

    1. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Wouldn't sell either, I know Hazard is in good form and has good fixtures but I'd only sell a player if they are off form and has bad fixtures. Richarlison has a tricky next 2, but is in terrific form. Zaha has great fixtures up until GW20 and is also in decent form for Palace

  25. lespaul
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Crap i got pogba in when i couldve got zaha

  26. Deulofail
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    How does this look for -4?

    Kane > Niasse
    Richarlison > Hazard
    Gross > Sane/Cout/Mane/KdB (9.6)

    Early doors but looks to be a tempter for later in the week...?

    1. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Current team 0.3 ITB.

      Speroni
      Azpilicueta Daniels Otamendi
      Salah Silva Richarlison Zaha
      Kane Morata Wilson

      Elliot | Mariappa, Ward, Gross

  27. HD7
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    A or B, Lads ?

    Elliot
    Walker Mustafi Daniels
    Sterling Richarlison Salah RLC
    Kaku Kane(C) Jesus

    Subs: Fabianski, Mee, Tarroll, Mbemba

    After tomorrow I plan a little overhaul:

    A) only Lukaku to Morata

    B ) plus Jesus Tarroll to Niasse Hazard
    for -8 but Hazard will repay the hits in the next weeks because hes nailed and Jesus is not

  28. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    So is Pogba likely to miss this game?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Hopefully

    2. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Yes. And Lukaku too

      1. FPL Maldini
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Lukaku?

        1. Sánchez
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 25 days ago

          Aye, just joining in the fun

    3. Krionos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      I could not understand how a team of fantasy experts could put a player coming from a 2 month injury break, then playing 2 games in quick succession, decided to put him in a fantasy scout pick team with the players available for this week...

      That being said, maybe he will still play. But earlier this week, there was an article suggesting all the people bringing him in were doing a classic knee jerk......

      1. Sánchez
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Last week the newspapers said he wasn't going to be in the squad vs Newcastle so i didn't sign him

      2. Yozzer
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        " fantasy experts" ๐Ÿ˜€

        Is there even such a thing.

      3. Ramboros
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        He came back after an international break and started a fairly unimportant CL game despite Man Utd having loads of players in his position available. You would think that he's fit to start all league.

    4. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      This same source said this same thing about mkhi vs Huddersfield then he was in the squad. The games in Manchester. He hasn't exactly missed an 8 hour flight

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        @ Sanchez: Is it only one source saying this about Pogba?

        1. Sánchez
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 25 days ago

          It's from that same guy at MEN Simon Lochurst. Think he stalks them at the hotel

          1. Sánchez
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 25 days ago

            Samuel

          2. Big_Andy_GAWA
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 25 days ago

            Right. Cheers.

          1. Big_Andy_GAWA
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 25 days ago

            Yeah, some guy replied to him saying he pulled up with hamstring again today at training. Said nothing else other than that...

  29. Deulofail
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Early doors, but looks to be a tempter for later in the week...?

    Kane > Niasse
    Richarlison > Hazard
    Gross > Sane/Cout/Mane/KdB (-4)

    1. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Current team 0.3 ITB.

      Speroni
      Azpilicueta Daniels Otamendi
      Salah Silva Richarlison Zaha
      Kane Morata Wilson

      Elliot | Mariappa, Ward, Gross

    2. AttackAttackAttack
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Hazard is tempting, but don't get of risharlison. Best value player in the game atm.

      1. Deulofail
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        I will bench him in the next 2 games though. Tempting to ship him and take advantage early on. I can always get him back

        1. AttackAttackAttack
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 25 days ago

          Fair point, but do you wanted to be investing transfers in a mid piece midfielder? Id rather save them for premium options or cover for injuries over a busy period. Besides, richarlison has demonstrated that he can perform against big teams

          1. Deulofail
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 25 days ago

            He got an assist at Arsenal. With all due respect, I don't think that predicts much in the way of fantasy returns against teams in the future that I will bench him against! ๐Ÿ˜‰

            I have 2FTs and I can't save another. I wish I could.

            1. Deulofail
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 25 days ago

              And Chelsea*

    3. Krionos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Kane will outscore Niasse by a fair margin this season.
      Richarlison is outstanding value and so is Gross.

      So I would say definitely not, but that depends on the rest of your team

      1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Niasse is a bench warmer/rotation player.

        1. Deulofail
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 25 days ago

          ^ Exactly this

          I'm happy rotating Richarlison, Gross, Zaha, Ward and Daniels, but Gross and Rich don't have the awesome fixtures that would make them great value. Gross still great value every other game, but I reckon I might be able to do better than that ๐Ÿ™‚

          Trying to look forward not back ๐Ÿ™‚

    4. white lightning
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      I'm taking a -4 hit:
      Kane & Carroll out - Niasse & Hazard in

      1. Deulofail
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Hmm. I actually wouldn't do this haha

  30. MiLK2018
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Which pair for the Xmas fixtures?

    A) Alonso & Rangel (as the 15th man)
    B) Kolasinac & Dunk

    Have Otamendi + Ward + Daniels in the back, and RLC & Abraham to rotate for games. Repost, thx

    1. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      B no brainer imo