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25 August 2018 2172 comments
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Sergio Aguero (£11.2m) leads the Manchester City attack for a third Premier League match in a row, much to the delight of his 46 percent ownership.

Only Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) has more backing than the Argentinian ahead of Gameweek 3, and 22 percent of those who voted in our poll are putting the captain armband on him.

Generally speaking there was little to be worried about by Pep Guardiola’s rotation for today’s meeting with Wolves at Molineux.

The popular Benjamin Mendy (£6.3m) keeps his place at left-back after registering four assists in his first two appearances of the season.

In fact there is some excitment for the 11 percent in possession of Bernardo Silva (7.6m) as the Portuguese international will be deployed on the right-wing of a 4-3-3.

Raheem Sterling (£11.0m) earned an expected recall to the side, still backed by just three percent.

The three main options to miss out were Gabriel Jesus (£10.5m), John Stones (£5.5m) and Riyad Mahrez (£8.9m) as they were named only on the bench.

Set piece specialist Rúben Neves (£5.1m) remains the most popular of Wolves’ Fantasy options with none of his colleagues coming close to his 22 percent ownership.

With the suspension of Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£4.1m) and last week’s surprising absence for Lee Peltier (£4.0m), Wolves centre-back Ryan Bennett (£4.0m) remains one of just a few active defensive options from the very cheapest price bracket.

WOLVES XI (3-4-3): Patrício; Boly, Coady, Bennett; Jonny, Neves, Moutinho, Doherty; Jota, Jiménez, Costa.

MANCHESTER CITY XI (4-3-3): Ederson; Mendy, Laporte, Kompany, Walker; Fernandinho, Gündogan, D Silva; Sterling, Aguero, B Silva.

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  1. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Right - now that's over...
    Can anyone explain to me what the Hell Pellegrini is playing at with the WH line up?

    Snodgrass and Antonio playing. A new CB pairing. Two fullbacks who aren't known to defend. I'm scared!

    1. Ron_Swanson
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Pellegrini is past it. Sacked pre Xmas IMO

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Tough start of course - but it doesn't look good.

    2. SweeSwee
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Good news for all the “casuals” doing Bilva > Mkhitaryan and the Arsenal “bandwagon”. Got a feeling many words will be eaten today.

    3. AIRMILES
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      About time Arsenal got some points on the board

    4. ZTF
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Antonio was unbelievable before injury, I don't see your point

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Not sure about that, he's been poor since Payet left, but then that could be said of many.

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

      Arnie up top that's all I care about. They can't be any worse than what they have been

  2. Marvin.
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    So are we blocked from posting a comment twice now?

    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      It's been that way for a while hasn't it?

    2. Ron_Swanson
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Always been the case I believe

    3. Hooky
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Been like that for a long time if the comment is exactly the same as a previous one. Just add an ! or something next time

      1. Marvin.
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Got it. Up the pool!

    4. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah, nothing new.

  3. Costa Nostra
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Imagine the baps Mendy will get every game they actually keep a CS!

  4. ingus
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Laca benched again, don't think I can afford to have such an expensive striker not playing. Will go out regardless of what happens later

    1. Ron_Swanson
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Crazy they keep benching him. Feel your pain

    2. Dr Van Nostrand
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Get rid he's gonna headline the Europa team

    3. seanysheep
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Same situation here

    4. SweeSwee
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Always said he’ll have a laca playing time.

    5. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      He'll still get a goal today I suspect - but yes, you can't keep really

    6. Helder's Left Foot
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I got rid this morning for Morata for -4.

    7. Skalla
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Atleast he is getting more affordable each week!

  5. In Bale We Trust
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Mendy to keep 2 baps?

  6. Patio Kev
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    C’mon Gundogan, hold those 3 BAPS.

    £5.5m and should continue to start in KDB’s absence, what is not to like ?

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      underrated option, but risky of course

    2. Totalfootball
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Safe to say you must have Gundo

  7. Aftermath
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Aubamateng(C) let's go!

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Good luck - risky and he is not in form

      1. Pep says
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        He's gotta hit form sometime, now is as good a time as ever

        1. barracuda
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          This.

      2. Aftermath
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Going with my gut really after good mane and aguero captain picks

    2. Srv210
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah...he's gonna be good I guess..I too have him as captain

  8. Woy_is_back
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Traore only 5.5, one to watch

    1. Garlana
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yeh he looked beast mode...left Mendy for dust a few times.

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

      oddly all this pace of his dosen't actually lead to many assists or goals

      1. Weilong7
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        lack the final ball....

    3. Ron_Swanson
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Surprised they didn’t start him. Looked very good

      1. suddenorgan
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        he is historically extremely unreliable defensively

  9. ZeBestee
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Now its time for The King to punish the sellers.

  10. Feloh
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Rule of thumb from mahatma Gandhi:

    Never back the early kickoff.

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Load of rubbish. Had Kane(c) when he scored a hat-trick against WBA. Had Lascelles last week and he got me a CS and 2 BAPS

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

        who are you to doubt gandhi?

  11. F4L
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    anyone here not own 3 City?

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      only aguero mendy here

    2. jomikijiq
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      just Mendy & Kun

    3. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Kun only for me.

    4. COLLIN QUANER
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yes only Ederson and Aguero.

      1. Licious Lizard
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Haha lol

    5. seanysheep
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Mendy and Aguero

    6. SweeSwee
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Just Mendy and Kun

    7. F4L
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      decent amount then 🙂

    8. Perthite
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Mendy & Aguero

    9. Ambrosiana Inter
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Aguero and Mendy..sold sterling this morning for Mkhitaryan and Arnautovic to aubemayang C

    10. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      just mendy

  12. Kaneyonero
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Mhki over Bilva working well

    1. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Let’s see what he does.
      Plenty of people took a hit

  13. Pep says
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    That's was a cracking performance from Wolves, I know the goal was handball but they did deserve the point imo

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

      Agreed. The hype starting to take shape.

    2. jia you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      They played well but def did not deserve a point!

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Aye, deserved three

        1. jia you
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          lol

      2. Pep says
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Yes they did. They put everything into that game. Pressed them and made City feel uncomfortable which not many teams can do. They deserved a point more than City did in that game.

        1. jia you
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Rubbish imo, City dominated, should have had a clear cut pen and their goal was handball! You obviously didn't watch the game mate or don't understand the game 😉

          1. Pep says
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            So City deserved 3 points despite not being able to score more than one goal with a squad worth nearly 700million pounds. Nah, don't think so 'mate'

            1. jia you
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              yawn...

              1. Pep says
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 7 months ago

                You obviously didnt watch the game

                1. jia you
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 7 months ago

                  Haha, I'll give you that one, that was funny 🙂

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

    MENDY 3 BAPs.

    Gundo & Mendy - 3 (27)
    Moutinho - 1 (26)
    -------
    Laporte (25)
    Boly (24)

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Are you serious

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

        Can't remember the working below the 3, maybe Mou 2 with Laporte 1 but Mendy 3 BAPs!

    2. In Bale We Trust
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      For sure?

    3. suddenorgan
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      the guy is an absolute monster

    4. noahzark22
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      nah, t2o

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

        No.

        1. noahzark22
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          FPL site has
          Moutinho (26) Gündogan (29)
          Boly (24) Mendy (27)

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

            Patience.

            1. noahzark22
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              28 to 27 now!

    5. SweeSwee
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Mendy has been training for FPL his entire life.

  15. BAMBAA
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Did Boly + King -> Alonso + Kamara. Now I just wait for King hatty and Alonso rested / red.

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

    Ozil benched due to "illness"
    Probably diarrhea. Would explain the amount of sh*t he's been leaving out on the pitch for that last two games.

    1. Mic
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Incredible wit here

    2. barracuda
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Good on Unai. F him

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

      On behalf of all Arsenal fans, Get well soon Ozil 🙂

    4. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Easy there 😀

  17. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Benched Laporte in my draft team but played Mahrez. Typical!

  18. fr3d
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Aguero triple cap next gw

    1. barracuda
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Might be benched for that useless Brazilian

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        No chance

      2. fr3d
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Don’t see any reason for that

    2. Stevee10001
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Good chance he might be benched imo

      1. COLLIN QUANER
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        People said that last week LOL.

        1. barracuda
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Didn't make sense as he was benched after 75 odd mins. This time, I am not too sure.

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

    Nice of FPL to give back the 3 points they robbed off Mendy last weekend!

    1. Lyonnais
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      He's on 2 atm though?

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

      But now VAR owe him 4 🙁

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

      its more than 3 they took, he wouldve had 2 basp too (x2 for us who captained..)

    4. Point-one short
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      *4

  20. nelluckram
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Very early days but play one next week:

    A Wan-Bissaka (SOU H)
    B Wilson (CHE A)

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      AVB.

      1. Mic
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Gosh... remember him?

      2. nelluckram
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        André Villas-Boas is a solid pick

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

      Wilson got 12 points there last season.

      1. Duffy Dunk
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Not expecting consistency from a troll like him.

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

          Except for consistent trolling 😉

          1. Duffy Dunk
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            The only consistency he can be trusted for!

    3. ZTF
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      AWB

  21. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    How likely will Peltier come off the bench do you reckon? Rare or quite likely

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Not very common to bring a full back on.

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Hope not, have Boly first sub!

      1. FPL Maldini
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Same! Could do with some bench luck for a change!

      2. Lecky Legs FC
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Same

  22. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Neither goal scorer in baps shocker!

  23. Duffy Dunk
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    So MCI got a cleansheet away to ARS but not at home vs HUD nor away to WLV.
    Just as a reminder to look for defenders who can offer attacking points.

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

      Or defenders who don't concede offside handball goals. Walker would be on 6.5 points per game if it was disallowed.

    2. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Also a reminder not to captain defenders.

      1. Duffy Dunk
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        This too

  24. Pierce34
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    That's the seventh time Ozil is ill this year. Get the guy some vitamin C!

    1. Guy Demel
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Look at his eyes. He looks ill permanently.

      1. Where has all the rum gone?
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Gosh true!

  25. DantheManinaPan
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Come on Ramsey and Auba!

    1. barracuda
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Mikhi Auba come on boys. Destroy WHU

  26. barracuda
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    One thing that needs to be mentioned, Wolves worked hard and deserved that point. Well done

    1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      This

    2. Mic
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      City worked hard and deserve their point also

    3. lifes a pitch
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Handball goal...didnt deserve a thing.

      1. barracuda
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        They chased everything and didn't allow many space for the City ball. Luck? Yes, but if you work hard, the lady luck will side with you. Don't be negative fellas. I have 3 City players and I will be drinking heavily today as I am incredibly angry...

    4. jia you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Rubbish imo, yes they worked hard and played well but they didn't deserve the point! Anyone who watched the game would know that! But delighted for them all the same!

    5. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Working hard doesn't win BPL matches
      Referee fails more important than Wolves play

  27. lifes a pitch
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Is lolling at Aguero cappers not allowed?

    1. Mic
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      BAN

      1. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        TER

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Just lol privately

    3. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      and how would it help

    4. ZTF
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      They deserve it with Liverpool playing a bottom half team at home

    5. Ron_Swanson
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      It’s allowed but it makes you look like an absolute tool

    6. Perthite
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      As long as it isn't transferred to a comment on here. (Just think it)

  28. ZTF
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    I cant be the only one who thinks Wolves have hardly anything about them? Expect to see them in a scrap for survival this season tbh

    1. jia you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      bottom half team for sure despite that decent showing!

  29. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Aguero hit 3 posts and scored 3 goals. Nice

  30. Richd
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Auba and Mkhi owners!

    HOLD ME JUNK