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Brighton and Hove Albion entertain Manchester United in the late-afternoon match, with Alexis Sanchez‘s (£10.5m) omission from Jose Mourinho’s match-day squad the headline news.

The United boss confirmed the Chilean midfielder, the ninth-most captained player of Gameweek 2, misses the trip to Brighton through injury.

Romelu Lukaku (£11.0m) gets his first league start of the season, as do Ashley Young (£6.0m) and Anthony Martial (£7.4m). Matteo Darmian (£5.0m) and Marcus Rashford (£7.0m) make way.

Paul Pogba (£8.1m), the fifth-most bought player of Gameweek 2, captains United once more.

The Seagulls’ only two changes from the side that lost to Watford are in the full-back department: Bernardo and the injured Bruno being replaced by Gaetan Bong and debutant Martin Montoya (all £4.5m).

That Dale Stephens (£4.5m) is the most-owned Brighton player in FPL, sitting in 10% of squads, says much about the Fantasy community’s faith in the Seagulls this afternoon. Stephens is also the fifth-most benched player of Gameweek 2: over 84% of his owners have opted against playing the budget midfielder.

Brighton XI: Ryan, Montoya, Dunk, Duffy, Bong, Propper, Stephens, Gross, March, Knockaert, Murray

Manchester United XI: De Gea, Young, Bailly, Lindelof; Shaw, Pereira, Fred, Pogba, Martial, Mata, Lukaku

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  1. ZACTAY
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Ok so here we go I would appreciate some opinions on my possible transfers for this week. This is my team atm and have 2 FT avaliable...

    Fabianski/Patricio
    Luiz, Mendy, Shaw, Wan-Bissaka, Schelotto
    Maddison, Sanchez, Salah, Richarlison, Neves
    Arnautovic, Aguero, Zaha

    Option A) Just Sanchez > Hazard. This is what I feel is the most sensible/boring option and save my other FT until next week to transfer out one of the GKs or possibly Shaw. I think i prefer this option its just the lack of Liverpool players and Alonso that concerns me.

    Option B) Luiz and Sanchez > Alonso and Alli. This would leave me with 0.4ITB so I wouldn't have to do it tonight.

    Option C) Luiz, Sanchez and Arnautovic > Mhkitaryan, Alonso, Firmino

    Option D) Sanchez, Arnautovic, Schellotto > Hazard, Alonso, Kamara. This would mean changing to 442 and I'd transfer out Luiz for possibly TAA next week.

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      A

    2. Third Eye Vision
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Sanchez to Haz or Mane. Save your FT then use 2 next week if you still want Alonso.

    3. Dušan Citizen
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Sanchez and Neves to Bernardo and Miki

  2. DantheManinaPan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Walker to Alonso?

    1. Lukakwho
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      No, Walker has been unlucky

    2. Sting
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      walker will start next week

    3. VDiesel26
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Alonso almost guaranteed starter... Walker rotation prone...

      I'd go with Alonso

    4. Cok3y5murf
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      No. I would do Walker to Mendy if you don't already have him though

      1. DantheManinaPan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        I do

  3. Lukakwho
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Is owning at least 1 Chelsea asset essential?

    1. Lh909
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Not essential, but they're looking good

    2. VDiesel26
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Not at the moment, unless any players emerge with consistent points in the next weeks

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      no if it's the wrong one.

    4. Skalla
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Depends which one , I had Hudson-Odoi from the start and that did not help much!

  4. Hect.OR 98th
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    King to Ings and Shaw to Alonso for a -4?

    1. Arn De Gothia
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      yes

  5. Pukki Party
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    FPL assists so far:

    Defenders: 21
    Midfielders 23

    1. Pukki Party
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Goalkeepers: 1

    2. OPTA FPL
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      FW?

      1. Pukki Party
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        ?

        1. THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 days ago

          Strikers?

          1. Pukki Party
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 7 days ago

            7

  6. Miguel Sanchez
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Ederson
    Alonso Mendy TAA
    Salah Hazard Mkhitaryan Richarlison Fraser
    Aguero Ings

    4.0 Kamara Chilwell Wan-Bisaka 0.5 ITB

    Thoughts on this wildcard?

    Can get robertson for TAA with Chilwell to a 4.5

    1. Sting
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      chilwell to schlupp to get robbo in

      though personally i think you should upgrade ings

    2. Pukki Party
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I would either keep it as it is or use the upgrade to do Kamara-Ings

  7. darrellb
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    with aguero having captainable fixtures all the way until city vs pool, is dropping salah an option? does his score tomorrow make this decision for us?

    1. VDiesel26
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Shouldn't base your decision on Salah based on one GW.

      Either way I would wait until tomorrow before making your decision unless your going to get priced out of something tonight

      1. darrellb
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        not considering it at the moment, just wondering if its an option. the whole point of having him with his high ownership was capping him at least 3-4 times in this early run.

    2. TallestJohn
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Yes imo, going without Salah was always an option anyway

    3. Pieterke30
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Im probably doing Salah and Bilva to Hazard and Mané after GW3

      1. darrellb
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        good shout really. hazard vs bmouth, cardiff and west ham looks tempting...

  8. ZeBestee
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    How did Shaw perform? Worth keeping? Or Utd are just a no go zone?

    1. Ron_Swanson
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Quite far forward but I’d avoid Man U as you never know who Jose will blame and drop

    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Will probably rise again this week. Don't see the point in selling unless you have 2FTs and absolutely no other pressing issues.

    3. VDiesel26
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      If you have him already I would keep him unless there is absolutely nothing else in your team you want to change

  9. Ron_Swanson
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Anyone thinking 4-3-3 is the way to go?

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I'm thinking more 4-5-1 or 3-5-2

    2. Strchld
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Im going to think 5-3-2 is way to go.

    3. Positive vibes
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      No, midfield score more pts

      1. Ron_Swanson
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Not really. Plus several defenders playing as mids so surely preferred given their clean sheet points?

    4. Third Eye Vision
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Im on 4-4-2 now & probably sticking with it.

      1. Third Eye Vision
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        I can’t believe my defence. Never had a premium one in 10 years of playing fpl. It’s super premium.

  10. Adro3
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Sanchez Moura King -> Ings Mkhi Hazard. -4?
    Cheers

    1. ZTF
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Yep

    2. Ron_Swanson
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Yeah probably

    3. Ha.
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Hold the Moura transfer and do the others for free

      1. jomikijiq
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        ^I'm doing this

    4. Adro3
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Ok thanks.

    5. CostaCoffee
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      No need to take a hit. Save the Moura transfer

      1. Adro3
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Ok cheers

  11. SouthCoastSaint
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Bilva and Jota to Maddison and Mhki for free? Leaving 0.5 to upgrade Daniels week after

  12. Ronnies
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Best GK to replace DDG ? Have 6m to spend.

    Thanks guys.

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Must be Ederson.

      1. Baberto
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Waste of a man c spot

        Oh wait! He's rotation free

    2. Positive vibes
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      How about Kasper?

    3. Ron_Swanson
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Ederson if you can have him. Otherwise maybe Kepa?

    4. jia you
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Had a spare City slot so switched to Ederson

  13. OPTA FPL
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Re: Why most of people go for Ings over Mitrovic? I miss something?

    1. Ha.
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      He’s silly cheap and will score

    2. XabiAlonso
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Cheaper being one reason

    3. Marvin.
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Just price probably. Mitrovic is a sure starter. Ings possible not as much.

      1. OPTA FPL
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Soton have 4 strikers, 1 bad game I wont imagine what will happen

    4. darrellb
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      save the million i guess

    5. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Super stats, cheap, sure starter, excellent fixtures

    6. OPTA FPL
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      It's ok, all about 1m. I dont need 1m atm so I'm fine

    7. Third Eye Vision
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Mitro is a better option, but people need the extra cash.

  14. Strchld
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    It looks that Alonso and Mendy are set and forget. Probably Robertson too.

    1. Ha.
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      No to Robbo

      1. fantasyfog
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        why

        1. Ha.
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 days ago

          Oh, I misread - thought you said set to rise!

      2. Marvin.
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Have to disagree. Moreno is no backup.

        1. Ha.
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 days ago

          ???

          1. Ha.
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 7 days ago

            Eyes emoji

  15. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Who wins:

    A. 10pts & Mane

    B. Zaha

    1. Ron_Swanson
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      A of course

    2. Ha.
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I want to live in the world where B happens

    3. Robson-Canoe
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      that's got to be one of the most useless questions on here

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        😎

  16. Jealous Viper
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Bit the bullet and doubled up on City def. Ederson for ddg to facilitate jota to mhki. Feels interesting

  17. Differentiator
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Need some suggestions lads please:

    Q1) Get rid of Cedric or Ward

    Q2) Once getting rid of Jota + Cedric/Ward, what duo would you replace them with, already have Mendy, Robbo in def, Richarli, Mkhi in Mid

    Cheers guys

  18. Weeb Kakashi
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Is David Silva Nailed untill KDB is out?

    Was subbed today..so thinking Mahrez might take his place

    1. Ron_Swanson
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Nobody is safe

    2. gilean
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      No City mid seems safe at the moment

  19. gilean
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Sell King and Cedric for Kamara and Alonso and change to 4-4-2 a sensible move? Feel Mendy, Robertson and Alonso may be overkill in defense. Or should I take a hit to bring in Mkhi instead?

    1. Positive vibes
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Yes

  20. Ginkapo FPL
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Just watched the City goals replay again. Still dont get how Mendy didnt get awarded 3 Assists, but more concerning is how they allowed Stankovic to score, 4 pts and BAPs lost in that goal. Sort it out Kompany.

    1. Pukki Party
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      He did

      1. Syd.
        • 17 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        He only got 2

    2. OPTA FPL
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Kompany wont play in next 5 games so he cannt sort it out...

    3. Pasqualinho
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I thought the assist for Jesus’ goal was pretty clear-cut. He was the last to touch the ball and, although completely accidental, those similar have always been given as an assist. The spilled cross I’m not so sure. It’s my understanding that only an attempt on target spilled by the keeper to the foot of an attacker should be an assist - parried crosses which are not on target are not. At least that’s what’s been the result many times in the past.

    4. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      John Stones was at fault for the goal

  21. Arctic monkeys
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    I have Lacazette and it's really frustrating giving his potential and Arsenals next fixtures. Do you think he'll start next game ?

    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Should do

    2. gilean
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I would hold one more gameweek if you had more pressing transfers. May still turn good if he gets to start against easier opposition.

    3. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Yes hold

    4. VDiesel26
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Very possible, Arsenal fixtures improving and Emery might be more attacking in next games

    5. Arctic monkeys
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Cheers

    6. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Good chance he will. And fixtures are turning better so potential really is there. If you suffered with him over the two hard fixtures with almost certainty of no starts, I don't quite understand why you'd transfer him out now. I mean, you already saw out the guaranteed bad part of your decision, and its chance to success starts now.

    7. jomikijiq
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      don't know why would you start the season with him, but now definitely keep him

    8. Skalla
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      He should be a good option for their run of fixtures, but is dropping tonight and no gaurantee to start every game, so that is not ideal...

  22. Podge
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    How many goals does Salah get tomorrow?
    I think 2

    1. Lukakwho
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      hopefully 6

      1. Lukakwho
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        but me thinks 0

  23. Carlton P
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Bilva, Eriksen, king >
    Mhki, Fraser, Kun -8...yay or hell no?

    1. jomikijiq
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      hell no

  24. Lukakwho
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Sorry, if you could just spare me 10 seconds and tell me if you think these transfers look OK I would HUGELY appreciate it.

    Schneiderlin/King > Mkhi/Kamara

    1. TallestJohn
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Decent but a bit sideways

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

    Will Hazard start next GW, in your opinion, and play plus than 60 min? Is it worth the 4m premium over Pedro?

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Pedro a rotation risk, so yes

      1. EgyptianKing
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Solid start from Pedro, however. And Hazard still started in bench this week.

        4m is a lot. But Hazard in good form is great in fact

    2. CostaCoffee
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Yep Sarri basically confirmed he’ll be ready for ‘90 mins’

      1. EgyptianKing
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        That is a good insight! Thanks mate.

        You have the link to that info/statement?

  26. wotwot
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Mkhi or pedro?

    1. CostaCoffee
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Pedro for me but popular opinion on here will be Mkhi. I’m not convinced by Mkhi just yet

  27. FC Hakkebøf
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Does Shaw -> Bellerin sound good?

    Current team:

    Foster
    Mendy Luiz TAA Shaw
    Salah Mane Richarlison
    Aguero Morata Tosun

    Subs: Fabianski W-B Stephens Romeu

    1. VDiesel26
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I'm considering taking Bellerin out as he might get a price fall this week... also possibility of being roated for lichsteiner

  28. ☈☾
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Sanchez and Neves to

    A) Dilva & Mkhi

    B) Bilva & Mkhi (Use extra funds to upgrade Patricio later)

    C) Hold Neves

  29. Scotty B
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Peltier & Sanchez > Mendy & D Silva for free?

    DDG
    Coleman Cook VVD Peltier
    Richarlison Salah Sanchez Mane
    King Aguero

    Boruc Kamara AWB Schneiderlin

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Not with a game tomorrow.

      1. Scotty B
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        What's that got to do with the price of fish?

        1. George Sillett
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 7 days ago

          Amoebic response only to be expected.

          1. Scotty B
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 7 days ago

            Whatever that means yea

      2. 420king
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Mendy rising tonight.

        1. Scotty B
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 7 days ago

          Sanchez may go down as well so needs to be done

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Yes yes and yes

  30. ArsenalBankai
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Is it better to have the Man City GK or a random Man City midfielder? Already have Menduero.

    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Mendy and Kun is probably enough considering

    2. Maradona
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Keeper. I’ve gotten lucky with Mendy Bilva Aguero so far but swapped Bilva for Ederson tonight. Bilva has to be next up for rotation!