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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. Strchld
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Would you WC If you have already taken -4 and have this starting XI:

    De Gea
    Mendy - Alonso - VvD - Tomkins
    Salah - Mane - BSilva - Kante
    Aguero - Tosun

    Already hit and dont even have Richalison. Also would like to take De Gea out and Kante to Mkhitariyan.
    Or is this good to go and save WC?

    1. Uncle John from Jamaica
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      wc woild cancel the -4 and no need anyway.

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

        I know it would cancel a hit. Cheers, Jota and King didn't work at all, thats why im on this situation.

        1. Uncle John from Jamaica
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 7 days ago

          You may have bigger issues later in season. Save WC

    2. SirT83
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I would consider it. I'm going to do my WC in a few rounds, but if I allready had to do a hit and have both De Gea and Kanye in my team, I would have considered it. Mkhi looks awesome, so does his fixtures. Man Utd defense is not the same this year as it was last year. Would save you some money in goal, which could meen an upgrade in the midfield. I have Bilva myself. Can't see him starting as often in the future. Today sterling, mahrez, sane stated on bench. Bilva will get rotated.

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

        Agreed. I should make the decision now before Mkhi rise.
        Probably if gonna press the button:
        De Gea to Ederson
        BSilva to Mkhi
        Kante to Richalison
        Tosun to Zaha
        Dont know is it worth it or wait IB and downgrade maybe Salah to Haz.

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

    Bilva to Auba now? Do we reckon Auba starts firing?

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

      I'm holding off til his first goal myself

    2. SirT83
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Bilva to Auba? Mid too forward?
      But yes, I do think he will start scoring!

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

    Shaw and King > Alonso and Ings? Have 2 transfers.

    1. SirT83
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Yes!

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

        Thanks.

  4. DJ87
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Hit -8 for this tonight?

    DDG -> Hart
    Tomkins -> Alonso
    Jota -> Mkhitaryan
    King -> Ings

    1. barcaa7
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Nooooo

    2. Balotellitubbies
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      That knee is jerking.

    3. billy.p
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      not for me, esp not tomkins to alonso, maybe the rest for a -4

    4. SirT83
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      If you do this, why not WC?

  5. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Mahrez >

    A) Pogba

    B) Mkhi

    C) D. Silva

    D) Other

    1. SirT83
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Mkhi.

  6. Dude1234
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Kante or jorginho huys?

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

      Jorginho is 5.1 so not him

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

      I would take Kante. 3 shots against Arsenal and far more attackin than last year.

    3. barcaa7
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Bsilva to miki (-4)
      yes or no
      and why?

      1. SirT83
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Not for a - 4,but would change to Mkhi cause he is less likely to get rotated.

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

    Ings or Wilson?

    1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Wilson

  8. Everyday im Schneiderlin
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    whats the deal.with stankovich of huddersfield? will he keep his place when zanka returns ? or even be pushed into midfield?

  9. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Not sure how people are coming to the conclusion of removing Aubameyang.

    A few nice chances against Chelsea and he has West Ham(home) & Cardiff(away) coming up. Hat-tricks inbound.

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

      Not sure why anyone started with with City and Chelsea first 2 matches

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

        If he had tapped in the two big chances you would have your answer.

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

    Noone considers Bellerin?

    1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      The arsenal defence hasn’t exactly shown much promise as of yet.

      If they show some form with their good upcoming fixtures then he will be a great option.

  11. sthelenslad92
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Is anyone keeping faith in King? Wilson is getting goals but Bournemouth are playing well.

    1. CelticBhoy1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I think he will come good, keeping the faith here

    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Would liked to have kept one more week, but two blanks and now a price drop overnight pushed it too far.

      Did king to Ings.

    3. AzzaroMax99
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I'll keep. But if he blanks again, than probably getting Mitro or Ings

    4. sthelenslad92
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Is he dropping overnight?

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Nopr.

        1. Baps Hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 7 days ago

          Over 57 to drop before him

  12. ChelseaKTBFF
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Arnautovic or Zaha as my second striker? Playing a 3-5-2

  13. Game of Throw_ins
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Just hit the WC button. How's it ?

    Cech
    Alonso | Mendy | Robertson
    Salah | Mane | Richarlison | Mkhitaryan | Pedro
    Aguero | Wilson
    (B: 4.0, AWB, Bennett, Kamara)
    ITB: 0.1

    Didn't have the patience to wait & watch myself being priced out of moves for many players I wanted. Will pray for their health now during Intl break 😛

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

      Dont like it

      1. Game of Throw_ins
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Hey mate, Can u please elaborate ?

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Ings & Ederson instead?

      1. Game of Throw_ins
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Hey thanks for input. I already have Mendy and don't want double city defence, so no ederson. 1 City spot might be useful in midfield in future.

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 days ago

          that's fair enough - good luck

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

      That’s a solid team imo

    4. AzzaroMax99
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Get Fabianski & Foster. Rest is ok.

    5. SirT83
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Like it all except goalie. Cwzh and Arsenal has shown absolutely nothing defensively.

  14. Madderegern
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    This Guendouzi guy seems nailed?

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

      How bad is your season going that youre considering him

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

        You don't have a 4/4.5 perma-bencher in your squad? If he's playing regularly, he's surely the best 4.5 mid option.

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

      I play a game of only 11 players.

      Would allow me to do Bsilva + Mitrovic to Guendouzi + Aubameyang = Sense?

      1. SirT83
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Yes, makes good sense! Brought in Guendouzi myself. Looks nailed. Xhaka has been no good. Think torreira(?) and Guendouzi stays next match.

  15. Plymouth
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    What would you do with King, Davies and Jota? Got 2 FTs.

  16. child of God
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Sanchez to drop in price tonight? Yes or no?

    1. SirT83
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Yes, looks like it. Had to drop him myself.

  17. sthelenslad92
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Best jota replacement - Pedro or Maddison?

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Can you squeeze .5M for Mhkitaryan?

    2. billy.p
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      pedro short term maddison potentially longer term leaning towards pedro myself

    3. Jay Jay Okocha
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Same boat, leaning Maddison due to uncertainty regarding Pedro's place in the team with Haz back

  18. rokonto
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Neves and wilson out
    Pedro and Madine (played 2 mins in 2 games) in?
    -4

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

      Beat pedro price rise?

    2. @fpl_phenom
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Pedro reduced minutes on the horizon

  19. @fpl_phenom
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    FPL Draft Question

    Would you keep Lacazette?

    Would you keep Bailly or transfer to Kompany who’s available!

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

      Neither

    2. SirT83
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      No. Don't think Laca will be anything but sub.

  20. billy.p
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    will jota drop?

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

      110%

  21. SuperMane Returns
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Is this a good mini wildcard move(-4)?....

    Jota/King/Mina to Mkhi/Kamara/Alonso(+0.5m spare) for a -4?

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Yep

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

        Thanks Phenom 🙂

  22. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    B Silva not worth it due to rotation risks?

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

      I have him. Considering transfer out.

    2. Balotellitubbies
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Keep

    3. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      He's yet to be rotated and is cheap enough to keep even if he is, keep for now.

  23. woody3260
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Kane owners, getting AGUERO in?

  24. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Zaha, Tosun or Ings?

    I think Tosun fixture wise looks most favorable and Everton have been very attacking

    He has Hudderfields, Fulham and West Ham at home in the next 5

  25. Jay Jay Okocha
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Best Patricio replacement for 4.5? No pressing changes and I'd rather fade City at home

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

      Hart, if you want to take the risk.

      1. Jay Jay Okocha
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Ugh

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

          The other 4.5 GKs are a load of rubbish

  26. Balotellitubbies
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Patricio - Hamer
    Robertson - Mendy - Bailly - A. Smith - WB
    Salah - Mane - B. Silva - Rich - Jota
    Aguero - Arna - Kamara

    2FT. Jota is going and want Hart as GK. PVA is coming in for GW4 (probably for Bailly).

    Gamble on Hart keeps playing and swap Patricio or find 0.5 to get Hart in for Hamer? And who to get for Jota?

    1. Jay Jay Okocha
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Similar team, I'm looking at Maddison and Hennessey

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

    A) Jota ---> Pedro
    B) Jota + King ---> Mkhi + Ings (-4)

    Best option?

  28. Madderegern
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Bsilva + Mitrovic to Guendouzi + Aubameyang = Sensible move? (No hits taken)

  29. Silecro
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    My team plays next week vs:

    wol
    BHA / wat / wol
    bou / BHA / WHU / BHA
    wat / EVE / wol

    An absolute treat to look at 😀 80+ and may crack into top 100

  30. CFC1990
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Davies, Jota and Kamara to Alonso, Hughes and Ingd worth a -4. Will have to be done tonight