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25 August 2018 3013 comments
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All eyes turn to Arsenal and their home meeting with West Ham this afternoon in the first favourable fixture of the season for Unai Emery’s men.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan (£7.1m), signed by 450,000+ managers and now in 19 percent of teams, retained his place in the side while the 16.3 percent owned Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.0m) leads the line once again.

As expected, Mesut Özil (£8.4m) misses out through illness and is replaced by Aaron Ramsey (£7.4m), while Alexandre Lacazette (£9.4m) is named on the bench for the third week running.

Marko Arnautovic (£7.0m) reclaims his monopoly on the West Ham centre-forward role with Javier Hernandez (£6.5m) dropped down to the bench.

Bournemouth are unchanged for the third match in succession with Callum Wilson (£6.1m) and Josh King (£6.4m) once again the front pairing, with Ryan Fraser (£5.6m) deployed on the left of midfield.

Ben Hamer (£4.0m) keeps his place in the Huddersfield net while Lee Peltier (£4.0m) was absent from the Cardiff line-up for a second week running, although this time he was named on the bench instead of missing out all-together.

Our Spot the Differential lead pick Danny Ings (£5.5m) gets a second start in a row for Southampton while Shane Long (£5.0m) comes in for Charlie Austin (£6.0m).

Meanwhile, FPL defender Ricardo Pereira (£5.1m) looks to have returned to an attacking midfield role for Leciester.

ARSENAL XI (4-3-3): Cech; Monreal, Mustafi, Sokratis, Bellerin; Guendouzi, Xhaka, Ramsey; Iwobi, Aubameyang, Mkhitaryan

WEST HAM XI (4-2-3-1): Fabianski; Masuaku, Balbuena, Diop, Fredericks; Sanchez, Wilshere; Anderson, Antonio, Snodgrass; Arnautovic

BOURNEMOUTH XI (4-4-2): Begovic; Daniels, S Cook, Aké, A Smith; Fraser, Surman, Gosling, Brooks; King, Wilson.

EVERTON XI (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Baines, Keane, Holgate, Coleman; Gueye, Davies; Richarlison, Sigurdsson, Walcott; Tosun.

HUDDERSFIELD TOWN XI (4-5-1): Hamer, Kongolo, Zanka, Schindler, Haderjonaj; Diahkaby, Hogg, Billing, Mooy, Van La Parra; Mounie.

CARDIFF CITY XI (4-3-3): Etheridge; Bennett, Bamba, Morrison, Manga; Ralls, Camarasa, Arter; Murphy, Zohore, Mendez-Laing.

SOUTHAMPTON XI (4-4-2): McCarthy; Bertrand, Hoedt, Vestergaard, Cedric; Redmond, Lemina, Hojbjerg, Elyounoussi; Long, Ings

LEICESTER CITY XI (4-4-1-1): Schmeichel; Chilwell, Maguire, Evans, Pereira; Gray, Ndidi, Mendy, Albrighton; Maddison; Iheanacho.

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  1. XabiAlonso
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    How is mikhy doing so far

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

      Assisted the assister but that’s gonna happen

      1. Jack Sparrow
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Told you Richarlison was a terrible pick. One down, one to go.

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

          😆 muppet

    2. Sasquatch Slayer
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Looking great. Very involved

    3. jtreble
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Pretty good.

    4. EDUARDO DA SILVA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Best player for arsenal

    5. XabiAlonso
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Got him in for -4 for bilva, hoping I get the hit back today if possible

  2. V K
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Richarlson to Jota? Wolves did look better!

    1. My Name Is Pepu
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Don't make that mistake

    2. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      He’ll get sent off next week if you bring him in haha

      1. V K
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        haha! Have been super unlucky. I got in sterling too, and he got rested 😛 or say pepped 😛

  3. kime67
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    ridicolus red card. hes playing against huddersfield.

  4. The Red Devil
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Quite tragic for those who've bought richarlison after today's deadline

    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      It'll serve them right then. Let the matches play out then make changes

    2. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      If you bought him after the deadline, you are an effin maroon and should just quit the game

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Upvote this

      2. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Maroons see red!

    3. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      silly move by anyone... why not just wait til after todays matches if missed deadline?

    4. Jack Sparrow
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Hilarious. No sympathy whatsoever. They knew the risks.

  5. Jealous Viper
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    How come rich and vardy get 3 games but awb gets 1? Really need this explained

    1. twoplustwo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Violent conduct

    2. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Tactical red card vs violent conduct

    3. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      AWB not violent conduct.

    4. Licky
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Dangerous play vs simply denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity.

    5. Podge
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      2 yellows 1 match usually
      Violence 3 matches or more

      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        None of those reds were two yellows.

    6. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      AWB = professional foul
      Other two = Violent conduct

    7. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Guess it has to do with violent conduct for Rich and Vardy.

    8. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      AWB was tactical, not violent

    9. Sasquatch Slayer
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      AWB is only 4.0m . Lower value shorter ban

      1. Khark
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Haha

    10. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Not violent conduct (took last man)

    11. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      If a player is sent off for a professional foul (eg holding an opponent back when they’re through on goal) or a second bookable offence they will be handed a one-match ban.

      In the World Cup 2018, a red card will result in a one game ban for the player.

      Straight red cards for dissent will result in a two match ban, while dangerous tackles or violent conduct will result in a three-match ban which can be raised to four or more games in extreme cases.

    12. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Straight red vs two yellows generally, violent conduct always a straight red. I think denying a goal scoring opp is straight red but one game ban.

  6. Dele
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Salah to save everyone’s weeks?

    Captaincy locked in.

    CMON THE RED MEN

    1. FPLGyarados
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      One assist and my points will double this week 😀

    2. My Name Is Pepu
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      The kind of week where he might he might get sent off

  7. MyBall MyRules
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Richarlison red hurts. If king doesn't score against a 10 man Everton then he is gone, never to return

  8. Cok3y5murf
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    King against 10 men. That lump better score

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Bournemouth basically playing with 10 too so.

  9. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    What did Richarlison actually do?

    1. Bow Locks
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Nothing

    2. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Headbutt apparently. Waiting for highlights, on in a sec

      1. Sif
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        A second is how long it takes for Smith to react after decides to sell it to the ref.

      1. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Silly! The intent was there, 3 games.

        Cheers.

        1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Yep. Intention. Idiot

  10. Limbo
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Not taking hits this week might be a big help come end of the day.

  11. BelgiumFTW
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    When is the best time to sell richarlison? I thought he was 6.8M? But if i wanna transfer him he is only 6.6?

    Should i wait till sell price is 6.8? or will he go even more down now everyone will sell him?

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

      He won’t rise anymore. Sell soon if you’re selling or be prepared to lose value

      1. BelgiumFTW
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        ok thnx

    2. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Read the rules

      1. BelgiumFTW
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Very useful comment, tnx for the effort

        1. Coaly
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Not really, just as quick as wasting people’s time here

      2. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Harsh

    3. moment
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      You only get half of his price increase when you sell. He'll go down now. Wait until after games tomorrow.

      1. BelgiumFTW
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        ok thnx

    4. Regin
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah wait till his selling price is 6.8. could of course take 2 months now.

    5. Ghost Gooner
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Why would he rise in price? 😆

    6. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      You get 50% of the difference between the price you bought at and the current price, rounded down.

      He will not be going up, people will be selling.

    7. DrunkMonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      if the price rise is 0.2 while you have him you only get 1/2 the price rise, so you bought at 6.5 so only get 0.1 increase if sell. So if you want to sell, you can wait till he goes down to 6.7 without it effecting your sell price.

      1. BelgiumFTW
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Is it possible to go down 0.2 in 1 game week? Since i guess a lot of people will try to sell him.

        But i also want to upgrade/transfer lacazette or firmino.

        I got 2M itb. Any advice?

  12. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Redcardson will never grace my team again.

    1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I said that after ditching last season and there he was GW1 like a turd who just wouldn’t flush.

  13. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Chance richarlison red gets rescinded? Was it harsh?

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      For a headbutt?

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

        Dunno thought BBC sport said it was barely a headbutt

        1. DrunkMonkey
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Just seen it, there is no chance it will be rescinded there is a clear head movement towards the player. FA don't like over turning refs original decision so I can't see him getting any less then 3 games (1 out in LC) so misses 2GWs

    2. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Minimal headbutt

    3. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      It was a headbutt ffs .
      What do you think ?

    4. Mikeharbrw
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Ref was looking right at it. They normally back their man in these sort of cases.

    5. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      It was a red 100 %. Not even the slightest doubt

    6. Regin
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Just saw it. Clear headbutt 3 matches ban. Doesn't matter if it was soft headbutt or not.

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        This

    7. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      It’s a red even for movement towards the other player, intention. Whether he broke his nose or barely touched is never relevant, it’s a red and three games.

  14. Lallana's Bananas
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    How's Felipe Anderson looking?

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

      I think he’s using his eyes

    2. Bellerinmondo
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      linking up well with Arnie, playing more centrally, looking good

  15. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Best Richarlison replacement for those with no money itb?

    A) Pedro

    B) Maddison

    C) Fraser

    D) Any other?

    1. thunder_mike
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      On fixtures it has to be Pedro, worried about him losing his place though.

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        I am too although probably Will.I.am is the one to go. Pedro would feel hard done by.

    2. _Greg
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Depends on Pedro tomorrow

    3. Big Ping
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I'm learning towards Pedro

  16. Numb
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Do the “no lolling” rules apply to lolling at everyone on here including myself?

    1. XabiAlonso
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Can only l o l at yourself and only if you spell it out

      1. Bragazeti
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        We see that what you did there 😆

    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      It better, or I want a detailed explanation of what's allowed and what isn't

  17. Coaly
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Hamer injury serious?

  18. thunder_mike
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Josh King your time is now

    1. thunder_mike
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Well in 15 minutes.

  19. Ghost Gooner
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    FYI Richarlison can't serve one match of the ban in the CC anymore. There's been a rule change

    1. Jack Sparrow
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Even better news. Thanks for this.

    2. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Link?

      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        I saw this before season start. Bans apply to the competition n they are I.

    3. JustPark
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Clash of Clan?

    4. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Really? I didn’t know about that new rule. Cheers.

    5. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Is this really true? Cos I read that Vardy would serve one game of his ban in CC. Definitely this season and not next?

  20. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Bound to be a couple of hundred Richarlison Triple captainers this week too given 93% of the top 10k have him

  21. MarvelouSuccess
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    you just knew that the fpl gods would strike us back down to earth. wc locked in.

  22. Gonna mesut up
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Pretty much everyone is having a shocking gw, my premium striker blanked (Aguero), Mendy no cs, Richarlison red carded and yet I'm feeling confident still as Arnie and Salah captaincy might mean everyone else ends up in a worse position. Its all relative to everyone else's points, not just how many points you get. Also, I think Richarlison replacements means everyone has to change it up a bit and make it more interesting.

    1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Salah is the most captained player.

  23. My Name Is Pepu
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Richarlison gets sent off before his Huddersfield.

    I don't even know what to say.

    1. My Name Is Pepu
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      *game against Huddersfield

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        I liked your original version. Bit like Napoleon “meeting his Waterloo”.

  24. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Siggy to Richarlson this gw Oops

    1. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Oooooh the Hokey Cokey

    2. All Hail K
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Rookie

  25. The Train Driver
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    We think Rich will get a 3 match ban?

    1. Jack Sparrow
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      We know. We, being me. I don't speak on behalf of others.

    2. Licky
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Unless its overturned.

    3. moment
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Just saw it on the telly. Yeah definitely.

    4. jtreble
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yes. Violent Conduct.

  26. Hey_Arnold
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Surely richarlison to Walcott is the obvious choice given Everton fixtures?

    1. Grounderz
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Or they could also go on a bad spell during that run.

    2. Sasquatch Slayer
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      It’s time for Tosun to shine

    3. Gashead9
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Possibly, but lost their main attacking threat now, so may not do so well

    4. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I don’t think so. One of Walcott or Siggy was probably going to go for the new guy who will still come in. Let’s face it, Walcott is rubbish.

  27. Differential C (Mark)
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    David Wardale absolute prophet. "Wasting your Wildcard" haha

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      New chapter needed for those who did it this week 😆

    2. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      This. Happens every year. Partly driven by the stupidity of the price rise and drops system. Eriksen (class player) has played only 2 games and he is dropping? Aguero scores a hat-trick and goes up £0.2m

      I don't own Eriksen and have Aguero, but even though it has worked in my favour this season I still think it is ruining the overall game.

      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        It's the game. If a player doesn't perform, people sell him. His price drops. What would you do to change it?

        1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          I think there’s been bigger moves than usual. Early GW’s always kneejerk but this season more pronounced although I have nothing factual to back that up with.

          1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            More casuals at the start this year. They'll lose interest and parity will resume

      2. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        I feel it’s been more dramatic this year. I have to say I’ve been lucky and gotten all the big rises so was surprised at my team value, but it’s easy to go up and down. Richarlison could fall twice this week for me I think.

  28. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Richarlison > Pedro/Gross. Going to be a toughie.

    1. Clintymints
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Pedro pls

      1. The Royal Robin
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        I just wonder how nailed he is long term.

        1. Clintymints
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          More than Richarlison 🙂

  29. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Richarlison's red: https://streamja.com/wpQq

    1. Jack Sparrow
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Deserved red.

    2. Grounderz
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Harsh...

    3. Podge
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Oh the humanity !
      Will nobody think of the children!

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Good Simpsons reference there

    4. Clintymints
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Ugh you can’t really do that but cmon it’s nothong serious

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah but it’s a straight red under the rules. I never get the players who do it. He may as well splatter his nose across his face. It’ll be 3 games just the same. Why just brush him. Weak.

    5. barracuda
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      thicko

  30. Clintymints
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Well, this isn’t going to plan