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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. Bad Kompany
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Fpl stats isn’t working for me.

    Are any of haz, Sanchez, jota, Maddison, or Pedro likely to rise or fall?

    1. tikka mo'salah
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Jota was falling an hour ago or so

      1. Bad Kompany
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Cheers!

    2. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Pedro is rising, Jota is falling. Sanchez is on -84. The other 2 are nowhere near.

    3. Unliklinho
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      sanchez to drop, pedro on the way to a rise but not over the threshold yet

    4. Drexl Spivey
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Someone must have bust it.

    5. phace
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Pedro rising, potentially tomorrow and not tonight though.

    6. Bad Kompany
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Cheers all!

  2. TheSteel
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Im stuck on Fraser or Kante. Been burned by Fraser last year and i never thought id consider Kante as an FPL asset.

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

      Kante could be fun

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

      Fraser - decent fixtures, on set pieces, looking sharp and playing for attacking minded manager.

    3. Bob B
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Sounds like you want Kante

  3. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    A) WC to do at least Mee Mane Mahrez King to Alonso Mhki Fraser Aguero + 1.0 ITB (can be done after tmr matches)

    B) King Mahrez to Aguero Kante -4 (must be tonight!)

    C) keep the crap players

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Keep.

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

        And don’t get aguero or Alonso....?

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

      Wouldn’t sell Mane

  4. Boss Hogg
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Given that Hazard is 10.5m and should be starting again from next week, I should ignor Pedro and Willian shouldn't I?
    Just wait for Hazard as he's the one I really want.

  5. Feloh
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    king dropping or not?

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Probably.

    2. FPL Pillars
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Tomorrow

  6. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Worth holding Mahrez?

    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      50/50. I'm tempted to say no, but I don't wanna take a hit.

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Yeah I already got Alonso this week and don't like the idea of a hit and if I trade for another City mid, that is the one to be rotated next week.

    2. JJeyy
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I think I am, prob playing next week

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

        Also don’t want to take a hit to get rid, need to get rid of Jota first

    3. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      If I got Dilva for him I would
      Have Dilva Bilva and Mendy
      Brought Mahrez in for KDB for free for GW2
      Rush decision when KDB got injured.

    4. Soonmixdin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I don't think so, didn't look that good when he came on - I suspect David Silva will be ahead of him in the starting order.

    5. San Marino
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Nah

    6. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      That line up was very weird.
      Having Mendy is nice when he is basically playing as a winger but reduces the chance that my other City mids start.

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

      Yes! I’m keeping. Not a single City midfielder, or player for that matter, is immune to rotation other than KDB and Ederson.
      Majrez was their only signing, and for a reason. He’ll play as muchbas anyone else. On top he shares corners and set pieces, certainly as long as KDB is out. Does anyone here really believe Dilva and Silva will play every match....?

  7. GazPage
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Silva David or Silva B. Which one

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

      Bilva more nailed I THINK

    2. King Kohli
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      David if buying now

    3. BooYaKasha
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      D

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

      Dilva if you've got the bank.

  8. Sarriball
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Shipped Jota, can't be dropping in price and being hooked at HT. Jota/Helder/Adama/Bonatini/Jiminez competing for three spots

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

      And not a great run of fixtures coming up ...

    2. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      The fact that he was hauled off at HT despite them losing is reason enough to get him out

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

    Is 28m too much on defence?

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      No imo if you are playing at least 4 atb.

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

        It's not too bad IMO

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

        451 at the moment. Might try to adapt to 442.

    2. Turns
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Doing the same. I have: VVD - Davies - Mendy - Alonso

  10. NorwichCityLad
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    For -4 Eriksen, Bertrand > D Silva, Alonso worth it?

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

    1. Man City
    2. Liverpool

    18 others, who cares....

  12. Turns
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Good use of 2 FTs? Eriksen, Peltier -> Miki, Alonso

    Would leave me with a 4-4-2 of:

    Hamer (Patricio)
    VVD - Davies - Alonso - Mendy (Wan-B)
    Salah - Rich - Miki - Fraser (Cairney)
    Aguero - Firmino (Jiminez)

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

      Did those two transfers myself

  13. King Kohli
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Who would you ship along with Sanchez?

    King, Cairney or Lowton (for Alonso)

    Patricio Hamer
    Mendy TAA Lowton Tomkins Kabasele
    Salah Sanchez Mane Rich Cairney
    Kun King Quaner

    1Ft 0 itb

  14. mdm
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Maddison or Pedro?

  15. BucketHead
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Foolish too wc now so soon?
    Which players would u want if on a wc?

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

      That's what I'm thinking of too. Do it now and get over with it, or later (possibly risking losing out on big scores)

  16. DASHING FC
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Hi All,

    Dilva or Bilva? On a WC but can’t decide. Leaning towards Dilva because he’s FPL gold.

    1. Soonmixdin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Dilva for the reasons already stated 😉

      1. DASHING FC
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Cheers

    2. Tomerick
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Wouldn't describe Dilva as fpl gold. He's a great player for sure but often puts in great performances that don't result in an fpl haul. I would avoid city mids outright if I were you

      1. DASHING FC
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Mikhi instead?

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

          I think mkhi is a better pick especially with arsenals fixtures

          1. DASHING FC
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 7 days ago

            Thanks

  17. golden skulltula 69
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Hi everyone, choose one option, please:

    A. Bernardo Silva, Mkhitaryan, Alonso.
    B. Bernardo Silva, Mane, Bennett

    My team:
    Pickford, Stekelenburg
    Robertson, Mendy, Davies, Tomkins, Wan-Bissaka
    Salah, Eriksen, Jota, Richarlison, Stephens
    Aguero, Zaha, King

    All comments will be appreciated, thanks!!!

    1. DASHING FC
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Tough, but A on fixtures.

      1. golden skulltula 69
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Thank you!

    2. WijnaldumLeviosa
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      A

      1. golden skulltula 69
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Thank you!

  18. FPL Pillars
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    King and Bailly to Ings and Alonso for -4?

    A) yay
    B) nay

    1. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      A

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

      Thinking of the same except bailly to someone else.

    3. antis0cial
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      A

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

      Should pay off long term but wouldn't be surprised to see King scoring vs Everton.

  19. TAT
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    WC to afford Kun, Mendy and Alonso? Took a -4 to get Mendy in, but looking at a formation change with four at the back (Mendy, Robbo, Alonso, PvA), and two up top (Agüero and Auba).

    Hit the button, or hold?

    1. 1569Tippins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      The players you've listed look beautiful... I would WC

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

        That what it looks like I'll have to do, atm. Should probably do it tonight to catch price rises?

  20. Jonny Sutt
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    So annoyed with myself for putting Hudson-odio in my starting squad. He’s gonna drop this week! Idiot!!!

    1. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      He might not. Hopefully most of those will be wildcarders.
      I mean, I wouldn't be prioritising a transfer on a 4.5m

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

      I took a punt on him aswell. Oops

  21. Dr. Rog
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Trent or Fraser (also a formation decision)

    1. Jonny Sutt
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I have both but for price and less rotation risk I’d go Fraser. Then again Trent more consistent point scorer. Still say Fraser.

  22. arkom
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Who to sacrifice.. Want Alonso in. Surely Shaw?

    A) Robertson
    B) Shaw (only 5£!)
    C) Davies

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

      B

    2. Jonny Sutt
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Defo

    3. antis0cial
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      B if you have the funds and don’t need to sacrifice elsewhere

      1. Winners900
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        C

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

        Yes I need to sacrifice elsewhere. 0£ ITB.

        Ederson - Speroni
        Robertson - Davies - Shaw - Wan-Bissaka - Peltier
        Salah - Bsilva - Mane - Richarlison - Jota
        Aguero - King - Joselu

  23. Why Always Me
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Auba or hazard in on a wildcard ?

    1. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Hazard

    2. kinghenry14
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      i'd say auba

    3. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Hazard.

  24. Boss Hogg
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    a. VVD to Alonso
    b. Kabasele and King to Alonso and Ings

    ???

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

      b

  25. AVFCChris1984
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Need to get rid of either Bilva or Kun to make space for Mendy, who goes

    A Bilva
    B Kun

    1. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      A

    2. WijnaldumLeviosa
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      A

    3. DASHING FC
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Easy, A.

    4. AVFCChris1984
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Brilliant thanks

    5. Khark
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Is this serious ?

      NEITHER ?

      Get rid of someone else, madness

  26. proczell
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Could go 5-4-1 next week:

    Foster
    Alonso - Mendy - VVD - AWB - Cedric
    Salah - Mane - Mkhi - Bilva
    Kun

    Fab - King - Stephens - Kamara

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

      Looks good

  27. WijnaldumLeviosa
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Thinking of Jota, Fernandinho & King to Richarlison, Fraser & Ings (-4)
    0.8 ITB probably going to be used next GW to upgrade Daniels to a 5.0 defender. Comments? Is Mkhi worth it over Rich?

  28. Sarriball
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Nice to see people buying Pedro, hope to sneak a 0.1 profit on him before I sell

  29. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Could use help with here. Two questions:

    A) Rich @ 6.7 or Walcott @ 6.5?
    B) Firmino, Eriksen to Auba, Rich/Theo OR Coleman, Ederson, Eriksen to Mendy, Cech/Lloris, Rich/Walcott (-4)?

    What do you think? Basically wanted Auba in this week but is it more important to get in Mendy before further price rises?

    Team is good overall:

    Ederson / Stekelenburg
    Luiz / Robertson / Coleman / Peltier / Wan Bissaka
    Mkhi / Bernardo / Eriksen / Mane / Hudson Odoi
    Aguero / Firmino / Zaha

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

      Firmino, Eriksen to Auba, Rich

      1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Cheers. I can manage without Mendy for another couple of weeks, right?

  30. Henning
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    2 of Alonso Mendy Robertson

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Mendy Robertson

    2. golden skulltula 69
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I'm thinking all of them, too much?