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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. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Mendy should keep the 2 BAPs fyi. 0 dispossessions today.

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

      Those 5 minutes he forgot how to football shouldn't count.

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

      Why would he ever lose them?

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        He was prettty terrible defensively haha. But main adjustments post game are minus the number of dispossessions and winning goal bps. Neither apply here.

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

          Not at all, he had like 12 interceptions

          1. Jazz!
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Don’t know about stats but watching the whole game, he got skinned by Costa and Traore a few times. Sloppy passes here and there, even got caught out a couple times. Sloppy spells for sure.

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

      Gundo's dispossessions help Mendy...

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Gundo had 0 dispossessions as well.

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

          I did see someone take Gundo's waterbottle on the bench at the end there , so Mendy could get all 3 bonus!

  2. Fassy
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    So Mendy is also a BPS magnet. 200+ point season?

  3. G-Whizz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Stoke have had more managers than wins in 2018...

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

      Lol

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

      😆

  4. The Big Fella
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    £25m for 6 points (8 if Mendy keeps his 2 BPS). Great value hahaha

  5. BenDavies
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Mendy 2 BAPS. If ever a defender was essential, it's this man. If he's not going to get a clean sheet, assist or goal, he will get 2 random BAPS just because he wants them.

  6. Runci
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Bilva was not bad, but he is never gonna be a 100% starter. Is it time to say goodbye?

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

      I'll give him Newcastle at least.

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        This may be my course of action and have 2fts after the break.

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

      Yep

    3. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      It was a plan for me to tranfer him out gwk4 or 5 before this game. Looking at Pedro or Maddison

    4. billysupertramp
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      byebye after international break.

    5. NWA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      already sold for Mikhi. lets see if I was spot on

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

    Transfer out Begovic vs Chelsea??Second keeper not playing.
    Or
    Save transfer and make 2 transfers after international break??

  8. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Well we're all in blank city after that, I blanked 3 times and some blanked 4, feel sorry for Kun captainers, bad way to start the week hate those early kick offs

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

      Liverpool players were better captain candidates this gw.
      Now watch them blank too.

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        I have Salah(c)

    2. Sponge-worthy
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I don't feel bad for them.

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

      2 bps from Mendy incoming , so no blank for me 🙂

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

      I have no pity. Surely everyone has Salah, so surely home to Brighton is a game you'd captain Salah?

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Salah is my (c)

  9. Sponge-worthy
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Play BAE or VDV?

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

      Ekotto

  10. BenDavies
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    I have never captained a player in the early kickoff.
    Would ruin my entire weekend if they blanked. Not really done me wrong in my seasons playing.

    1. Prison Mike
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Surely missed a fair few Kane hauls?

  11. JAC THE CAT
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Got 9.9 for a Mahrez replacement.

    Any other city midfielders worth it?

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

      not imo, better alternatives

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

      Sadio

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

      No get a few bob more for haz

    4. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      You got burnt by one yet you want another?

    5. In FPHell
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Not really, KDB was the only reliable option and obvs that isn't going to happen any time soon. Would definitely look elsewhere, maybe try get the extra for Hazard - that would be worth it if you avoid ruining your team in the process.

  12. Podge
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    I reckon top 10k stats aren’t worth much yet as the majority have burned 1 or 2 chips already

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

      0.22 on average so minority.

    2. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season rc…
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Some have actually used THREE ..... !

    3. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Filthy casual scum using early chips. How dare they.

      1. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season rc…
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Hope your WC pans out RCA.

        1. RoysCallerAnne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Cheers fella.

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

    This City team..Surely they need to start keeping some CSs. Or am I wrong?

    1. Critical Observer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yes they should do better to keep out the handball goals scored from offside positions.

      If only there were designated people to watch out for these things there on the pitch.

  14. Don Corleone
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Is it time to say goodbye to Mahrez?

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

      It is

      1. Don Corleone
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Best candidates?

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

          Mkhi Hazard Pedro Mané Richarlison etc depends who u have

          1. Don Corleone
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Hazard, Mane, Mkhi and Pedro on my watchlist. I own Rich.

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

          Haz

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

      Dreadful in that team. Selfish and just hasn't clicked. A distraction

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

      He looks horrible. But if you like 1’s, keep.

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

      Mahrez will point but I think he will just be a role player for Pep.

      1. Don Corleone
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Pep trying something new. But I guess without KDB, Mahrez will be peripheral figure.

    5. Majestic Chanka
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Before this week was justified, now it’s essential

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

      Not sure why he went to City tbh, i dont understand his decision. Could have been to arsenal or chelsea with better chances of playing time

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

    May hop on Ramsey train if he plays on well tonight

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

      "on well"

  16. Ozzyy
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    I was called crazy for questioning the whole 3 premium defs.. but hey whatever floats your boots

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

      I've got four.

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

        Not enough, make that 5

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

        Me too

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

      3 ain’t enough mate

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

        How do you like em am apples now ??

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

          4-5 points is grand thanks

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

            Keep the same energy for the next few weeks..

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

      i've got 2.5

    4. @persecuted_by_mods
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Normally people do a post like this after they've proved everyone wrong

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

          whole point was 3 = going Overboard

          2 or 1 = aight

          1. Net Gains
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Moron

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

        What’s your point ?

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

          Read my comment again, but this time slower.. you can try reading it out loud too, might help.

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

            I did as you said and still dont see the point I have your post tbf to Lizard

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

              point *to you post

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

            Yup, meaningless statement. You could still be proved wrong (or right), but what is the meaning of your post at this time?

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

              it is pointless owning 3 premium defenders, when you can use that money to build up your mids and fwds..

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

                Erm okaaay?
                You could be right later on in the season. So far they have proved amazing value, so I’m still not sure I get the tone of your post.
                But never mind. GL

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

                  GL to you too

    5. NestorC
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      When is first int break?

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

        After GW4

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        After GW4

      3. NestorC
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers lads

    6. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I posted the following on Page 1, prior to the game... more fuel to the fire? Not only the assist and 3 bps he’s getting, but plenty of shots today, could’ve had a massive score.

      “Just wanted to float an idea out there and see what FFS thinks of it, prior to pulling the trigger myself.

      Entering this season I have fairly consistently felt that triple City and triple Liverpool is more or less essential to a decent OR come the end of the season. However, with Pep already exhibiting his usual rotation policy in abundance, some players who otherwise be certainties to play are being left on the bench.

      I'm wondering if a way around this would be to draft in Ilkay Gundogun as a third City player. Now, I know he hasn't contribute attacking points yet, but he seems nailed and - most importantly - doesn't have a massive amount of competition for his position right now. The key caveat behind this idea is that, even on the occasions where he IS rested... it's only £5.5m of your budget that is being rested. Despite his lack of returns so far, Gundogun has exhibited during City's two matches so far that he is still likely to return assist/goal points as a result of his late runs into the box and keen eye for decisive passes during intricate passing moves.

      Thoughts?”

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

        Crazy move. He won’t get many points.

        1. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          He’s 5.5. You don’t expect them to.

      2. Champ
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Still would prefer fraser. Using up a city slot like that not a good idea. Say aguero gets injured you'll want jesus in straight off

        1. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          So do Aguero -> Jesus?

      3. tsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Have Fernandinho for this reason

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

        There are better 5.0 to 5.5 options available in my opinion. If your happy enough u could go for only two ManCity players.

      5. threeputt
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Fernandinho similar applies, contributes occasionally throughout the season and will play every game with KdB out imo

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

      Aubmeyangoooooooo

    8. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      From those watching game do you think BSilva did enough to keep starting place home to Newcastle?

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

        In the City team yes, in yours no

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

        Pointless trying to predict Pep's lineups. But that 60th minute withdrawal is a bit worrying for me

      3. Critical Observer
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        On another day Aguero would have scored twice from his assists and he had a very presentable chance to score himself too.

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

      Wolves unlucky not to hold out for the win in that game. They definitely gave other teams food for thought though. City are not unstoppable

      1. Fassy
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Didn't hit City the woodwork 3 times and they should have a penalty?

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

          Pedantic 😉

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

          Yeah and their goal was blatant handball, he's just trolling, also posted similar on the previous page

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

        lol@Pep trolling

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

      Currently Gundogan 28 baps Mendy 27. Any chance Mendy grts 3?

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

        Hopefully

    11. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Players I'm watching this gwk are.

      Pedro
      Ramsey
      Maddison

      As potential replacements for Bilva

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

        Pedro and Ramsey for me, got Madders already.

    12. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Ozil..

      23rd Aug 18: ill
      20th Apr 18: ill
      18th Feb 18: ill
      25th Nov 17: ill
      1st Mar 17: ill
      29th Dec 16: ill
      20th Mar 15: ill
      13th Sept 13: ill

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

        Ozill

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

        Illford town FC next stop.

    13. Dosh
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Looking forward to Ramsey and Diakhaby performances tonight!

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

      Members stats are wrong or FPL have just robbed Mendy again... 😮

    15. money face bandwagon
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Now just need mhki to haul

    16. Rash
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Need mkhi blank to make the Bilva blank less annoying.

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

        Bilva to Mkhi was the right move regardless

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

          Time will tell on that one

        2. Critical Observer
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          How so? An uncertain starter in a great team with great fixtures out for an uncertain starter in a team jury's still out on, with equally good fixtures?

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

      Oz-ill

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

        Yeh we seen

    18. tsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Hey just woke up, any give any details on neves performance