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Antonio the most-owned player on show for West Ham v Leicester

Fantasy Premier League’s (FPL) second-most popular forward, Michail Antonio (£7.6m), starts as West Ham United take on Leicester City in the first Monday night football fixture of the new season.

There are no real shocks in either line-up, with both sides unchanged from Gameweek 1.

At West Ham, Vladimir Coufal (£5.0m) and Aaron Cresswell (£5.5m) both start in defence, with Jarrod Bowen (£6.5m), Said Benrahma (£6.1m) and Pablo Fornals (£6.0m) lining up behind Antonio in David Moyes’ 4-2-3-1 formation.

Arthur Masuaku (£4.5m) remains out with a knee problem.

As for Leicester, Harvey Barnes (£7.0m) – owned by 11.3% of FPL managers – starts for the visitors, alongside James Maddison (£6.9m), Jamie Vardy (£10.5m) and £4.0m defender Daniel Amartey.

Ryan Bertrand (£4.9m) is still unavailable due to the positive test that also caused him to miss last week’s match with Wolverhampton Wanderers, while new signing Jannik Vestergaard (£5.0m) has picked up an injury in training and is not included in the squad.

Kick-off at the London Stadium is at 20:00 BST.

Be sure to join Scout regulars Gianni Buttice and Seb Wassell for our Matchday Live watch along, as they cover all the FPL action from West Ham v Leicester, live at 19.45 BST:

MATCHDAY LIVE WATCH ALONG

GAMEWEEK 2 LINE-UPS

West Ham XI: Fabianski, Coufal, Dawson, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Rice, Soucek, Bowen, Benrahma, Fornals, Antonio

Subs: Areola, Baptiste, Fredericks, Diop, Johnson, Coventry, Noble, Lanzini, Yarmolenko

Leicester XI: Schmeichel, Pereira, Amartey, Soyuncu, Thomas, Ndidi, Tielemans, Perez, Maddison, Barnes, Vardy

Subs: Ward, Castagne, Choudhury, Soumaré, Dewsbury-Hall, Praet, Albrighton, Daka, Iheanacho

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  1. Isco Disco
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Coufal! Please keep the CS and reward your owners with a goal/assist

    1. Utopsis
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Too greedy, the fantasy gods taketh

  2. Ibralicious
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Shame to say, but Barnes is another classic example of an English player being overhyped by the media.

    He isn't all that, the likes of Benhrama and Raphina are leagues ahead as overall talents

    1. Haa-lala-land
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Sigh, FPL isn't real football.

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Exactly, raphina is clear

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

        He's a very talented direct youngster, just back from a lengthy injury. Needs time.

      3. JONALDINHO
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        He’s just come back from a long term injury calm down. Was electric last year

    2. We Go Again
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Wanted to keep one of my FT but I think Barnes has to go. He may have Norwich next but Benrahma has Palace and actual form

      1. That Was Easy!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        It's a tough call. I have them both and don't want to bring in Raphina quite yet, so I may well hold against Norwich. I'm not sure he even starts after the last few performances, although the Perez red helps his case.

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

      Similar to last GW, Benrahma is looking like a Ballon D'or contender.

    4. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Those with Barnes, who you transferring him out for? Or holding for Norwich?

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Benrahma

      2. Jumbosausage
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Holding, already have Beni and no way I'd drop Barnes with Norwich next

      3. Rassi
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Holding. If no returns, he is out.

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

        Get one of Greenwood, Mount or Jota. Similar age, but better players playing for better teams. They are also relatively fixture proof.

    5. SEXY SOLO SAUCE FOR THE LAS…
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Just need a Coufal goal now for total dreamland

    6. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      At least he made 60.

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Eternally grateful. Will take my 2 points and run.

      2. Firminooooo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Fantastic haul from my boy Barnes.

    7. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Who to sell for Benrahma?

      A) Buendia
      B) Barnes
      C) Both for Benrahma and ?

      1. I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        I have same dilemma. Im thinking keeping Barnes for next one and get Buendia out. Buendia needs to go anyway next GW

        1. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Cheers, starting with that

    8. raymonds
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Anyone else has Benrahma 1st on bench?

      1. Simon69
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        You didn't...

      2. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Why would you do that off the back of a 13 point haul?

      3. raymonds
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Well I had to bench one of - Raphinha, Toney, Benrahma. Seemed like Benrahma had the worst fixture.

    9. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      LMS safety score currently 50 with live bonus and autosubs.

      https://www.livefpl.net/LMS

      1. Ragabolly
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Smashing it TM 😉

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Nosebleed stuff these days. A bit like the good old days.

      2. dark91
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        This always stresses me out the most playing FPL but can't resist joining every season 😀

    10. gooberman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Get out of my team Barnes!

    11. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Antonio a captain option in gw3? Or benrahma??

    12. Saka Rice
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      How many chances has Barnes had these two gameweeks?

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Zero

    13. Davros
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      YES! Barnes secures 2 points. Get in!!

    14. Zilla
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Gilmour & Toney > Benrahma and Dennis 2 FTs.

      Yes or no?

    15. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Tielemans goal

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        why couldnt that been Barnes 🙁

    16. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Leicester goal

    17. mezza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Cleanie gone

    18. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Well, i guess its adios raphinha... i need benrahma in my team

    19. 2EyedTurk
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Barnes and Toney to Bissouma and DCL for free??

      1. 2EyedTurk
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Or just Barnes to Benhrama??

      2. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Looks decent if your not relying on Bissouma.

        1. 2EyedTurk
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah, front 7 would be
          Salah Mahrez Raphinha Greenwood
          DCL Antonio Ings

    20. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Barnes,Toney >> Gray,Antonio-4?

      1. 2EyedTurk
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Ha, thinking of getting rid of the same two, see above!

    21. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Tilly G

    22. Bury94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Do we think Livramento keeps his place for the foreseeable?

      1. ArseneAllTheWay
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah

      2. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Y

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

      TIELE G
      NO A

      PERFECTTTTT

      1. mezza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Coufal OG would have been better but will take it

    24. ArseneAllTheWay
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      A) Tsimi & Harrison > Livra & Benrahma (after Tsim price rise)
      B) Just Barnes > Benrahma & save FT + cash

      1. ArseneAllTheWay
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        A) is a -4

      2. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        B

    25. Squib
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Very glad of that Leicestwr goal. Need the CS gone for WH. Softens the blow for me.

    26. Haa-lala-land
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I'm a tad surprised to see Daka be chosen by BR to come on ahead of Nacho.

    27. SEXY SOLO SAUCE FOR THE LAS…
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      F OFF

      1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE FOR THE LAS…
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Only a Coufal brace can make up for that now

    28. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Salah, Perica, Omobamidele >>>
      DCL, Benrahma, Reguilon (-8)

      Coufal CS gone

    29. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Benrahma clean sheet point gone at least

      1. Utopsis
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        But better secures the 3 bonus