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Gameweek 1 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) comes to a close this afternoon with West Ham United hosting Manchester City at the London Stadium.

Kick-off is at 16:30 BST.

43.8% owned Erling Haaland leads the line for the visitors in Pep Guardiola’s 4-3-3 formation, with Phil Foden and Jack Grealish preferred to Riyad Mahrez on the flanks.

The Algerian, meanwhile, is named among the substitutes alongside Bernardo Silva, plus new signings Stefan Ortega, Kalvin Phillips and Julian Alvarez.

Michail Antonio starts in attack for West Ham, with Gianluca Scamacca on the bench.

It could be any one of Vladimir Coufal, Aaron Cresswell and Ben Johnson partnering Kurt Zouma at the back, with Craig Dawson and Nayef Aguerd missing out.


GAMEWEEK 1 LINE-UPS

West Ham United XI: Fabianski, Coufal, Zouma, Johnson, Cresswell, Soucek, Rice, Bowen, Lanzini, Fornals, Antonio

Subs: Areola, Randolph, Ashby, Coventry, Downes, Okoflex, Vlasic, Benrahma, Scamacca

Manchester City XI: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Ake, Cancelo, Rodri, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Foden, Grealish, Haaland

Subs: Ortega, Phillips, Stones, Alvarez, Bernardo, Mahrez, Palmer, Lewis, Wilson-Esbrand



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  1. Pep's Money Laundry
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    West ham 1-0 (or more) is ideal

    1. lugs
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      i'll take it as long as its Bowen that scores

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Nah, possible but nah

  2. ☈☾
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Did anyone notice West Ham has only one CB playing and Johnson filling in for the other side?

    Haaland is going to feast.

  3. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Coady heading to Everton. Strange one.

    1. Hairy Potter
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      He's a scouser and he's no longer first choice at Wolves.

    2. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Wolves gone to a back 4. Coady can only play back 3. Still, strange.

      I heard from a friend who’s mum works at Wolves and he said Newcastle were after him in Jan.

      Leaving has been on the cards.

      1. Stamford B
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Hopefully he can play in a back 4 as that’s the way Frank wants to play apparently.

        1. Athletic Nasherbo
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          No chance are Everton playing back 4 after pre-season.

          1. Stamford B
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            We’ll see

    3. lugs
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      it makes sense for Everton with their injuries, and he's seemingly out of favour at Wolves, so not that surprising really

    4. Yankee Toffee
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Actually not strange at all.

      Both CBs have long term injuries, he’s experienced, a leader and he’s a scouser (red, unfortunately). Everton needs someone trustworthy they can count on.

      He’s lacking in pace but makes up for it in other ways, hopefully.

    5. Sergio vamos
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Strange one for me is how he's not first choice at wolves

      1. Jock Grealish
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Must have had a bust up

  4. Dynamic Duos
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Doesn't Haaland look like someone/something you would find in the Hugh.L Carey Tunnel Ventilation Building? 🙂

  5. Kane Train
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone keeping Neto or shipping off?

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Neither, didn't start with such rubbish

    2. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Looked good yesterday. Has good fixtures until GW7, bar Spurs. 5.5m I’ll be patient, not much out there Id want instead.

    3. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Got Podence instead, and keeping - good fixtures and good pre-season.

    4. F4L
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      tbh Wolves looked alright from an attacking perspective yesterday , would keep

    5. Fish up a tree
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Wolves about to sign forward Guedes from Valencia so that will benefit Neto’s output

  6. Fantasy furball
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Would you transfer out James to Cucu and use the 1M to upgrade elsewhere (in my case Rashford to Kulu). I think Cucurella looked really dangerous and will be starting games soon.

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      But where does Cucu fit in?

      1. Paul Psychic Octopus
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Centre back

      2. Avery
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        There are 3 ways here, 2 of which with Chilwell on pitch same time
        https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-marc-cucurella-line-up-tactics-b1016172.html?amp

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I'll wait another GW and see how Cururella progress

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        *progresses as consistent starter

        1. Fantasy furball
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Seems best approach now, if switching from a non Chelsea defense, no sense to bring in before Spurs

    3. F4L
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      i imagine Azpi probably drops out for cucurella more often than not

    4. Mid budget coach
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Cucu is definitely the first choice after that howler by Chilwell yesterday.

      1. Jock Grealish
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Lol no he isn't

        1. Mid budget coach
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Chilwell could barely run, even the penalty was because of that. Far from fit, hence the sub, and Cucu offered a lot when o the pitch for those few mins he was on. Runs, inside channel cutting, improved set pieces.

          1. Fantasy furball
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Agree Chillwell not fit, Tuchel will need to field the best he has against Spurs so I could see Cucu starting in place of Chillwell

  7. Stamford B
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    One out of Ten Haag

    1. Jock Grealish
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Lol

  8. Leao ball
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Benjamin Mendy not on the team ?

    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Unnecessary.

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Isabel on a bike necessary?

    2. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Idiot

  9. Paul Psychic Octopus
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    "Hockey's coming home" they're singing on BBC1 !!!

    1. Hairy Potter
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Songs of Praise has really changed.

  10. Paqueta Rice
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Best value is in defence this year

    1
    1, 1, 1, 7

    😆

    1. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Trippier? Cancelo?

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Only GW1 ...

      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I know, I’m only jesting

    3. Hairy Potter
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      James? Gabriel? Walker?

      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Ward
        Trent, Robertson, Dalot, Gabriel

    4. mad_beer ✅
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I got 1, 1, 7, 15 plus Cancelo today.

      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Nice

    5. squ1rrel
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      6
      1, 1, -1, Cancelo

  11. Kodap
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else watching this behind the sofa? Only own Cancelo and most in my leagues went for Haaland over my Kane, eeeek.

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      No just watching it, it is gwk1

  12. sirmorbach
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Perisic owners, keeping or ditching?

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Might bench for Andreas.

      Might get Salisu, so I have funds to upgrade Bailey in a couple of weeks.

      Not sure.

      1. sirmorbach
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I'm torn between upgrading to Dias (got 0.5 itb), or bringing in Saliba to upgrade Bailey as well, or keeping even. Tough call.

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 15 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah, I mean he's surely going to be 1st choice eventually, but he has to earn it first. One poor showing from Sess, or a strong Perisic cameo from the bench and he'll get the spot.

          But it sounds like Europe rotation is going to become a problem regardless, so probably sensible to admit the mistake, and correct it right away...

          1. sirmorbach
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Yes, my thoughts exactly!

          2. tsm
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Have a bench to not have to deal with it right now, so time will tell if I need to do anything.

    2. Tomerick
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Perisic to Zinchenko seems logical but feels knee jerky

      1. sirmorbach
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Many thanks!

    3. Flying Dutchman
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Ditch until he starts regularly

      1. sirmorbach
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers, sir

    4. Swissbob
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Ditch. 5.5m on your bench is a waste with Saliba, Zinchenko, Walker etc available for less

      1. sirmorbach
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks!

  13. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Haaland’s gonna score 12, isn’t he....?

    1. mdm
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Lol. 2-3 max

      1. Tomerick
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Only 2-3? Better ship him soon then

      2. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Haha I was exaggerating slightly but each time he plays I can't not see him going absolutely ridiculous.

    2. tsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I reckon he will blank just to make the decision to do Kane > Haaland more difficult:D

  14. dshv
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    If Foden doing well Mount to Foden incoming..

    1. 15men1cup
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I am on mount.....why not Kulu?

      1. dshv
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Because think kulu will share minutes with richarlison

      2. Freshy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        CHE up for Spurs
        wait
        3 straight donuts for Spurs

    2. Tomerick
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      And then Mahrez will play next week :-p

  15. Wenger 11
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Any suggestions

    Def TAA Saliba Botman Walker Neco
    Mid Salah Son Aaronson Martinelli Da Silva
    Att Kane Jesus Archer
    In bank 1.0m

  16. Deulofail
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    WC7 team looking solid, with 6.0 ITB to bring in the best premium

    Ward (4.0)
    James Cucurella Trippier (Saliba Neco)
    Sterling Bowen Maddison Guimaraes Martinelli
    Vardy Scamacca (Mitrovic)

  17. Rainer
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    55k season tickets sold at West Ham, absolutely massive!

  18. Tomerick
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Come on Erling!

  19. Ninja Škrtel
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    lol 1 minute passed nothing from Haaland.

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Not true did you see his kick-off?

  20. mad_beer ✅
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    If Mahrez doesn't play, I get those great points from Neco off the bench. Lucky me.

  21. jimbe4mXL
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Haaland, Cancelo and Walker lets gooooo! Expecting 30 points minimum.

    1. Rainer
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Oh sweet summer child.

    2. tsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Bilva brace pls 🙂

    3. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Only 30?

  22. Hairy Potter
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Can see West Ham stuffing Forest next weekend. I surprised at how poor they were yesterday. Almiron's lack of final ball/shot was the main reason it wasn't a bigger scoreline.

    1. Jock Grealish
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      1-2 west ham probably with forest first home game back

    2. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Your take on Almiron is wrong

      1. Hairy Potter
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Really? Constantly had to check back on his left foot. Shot when he should have passed. Passed when he should have shot. Fair play he worked hard as always and got into good positions, but someone with a bit more quality would've had some attacking returns.

  23. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Cancelo being #7 is really confusing me, keep thinking he has to be someone else

    1. thattreblefeeling
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Ha was just thinking that

  24. mad_beer ✅
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Those are some ugly jerseys being worn by MCI.

  25. Dynamic Duos
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Grealish is really going to blossom

    1. thattreblefeeling
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Agree, having a bad season at a new club does not make him a bad player, his natural talent will show

  26. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    How’s Grealish still starting is beyond me

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      He looks the best city player atm

      1. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        You mean for 8 min?

    2. thattreblefeeling
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Who starts ahead of him though, seriously Foden and Grealish are the obvious starters now

      1. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Alvarez is the obvious pick, even KDB can play there.

    3. @persecuted_by_mods
      4 years, 1 month ago

      This exchange sums up why you can never trust FFS commentary

    4. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      He's been the most involved player so far arguably, KDB has barely had a touch in comparison

    5. Mid budget coach
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Most involved in one touching the ball back to the defence, where did his balls go, he is a shadow. And don't say tactics because Cancelo, Foden and KDB are turning to go forward and taking on players

  27. sirmorbach
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    To those who watched the game, does Zinc seem to be worth the 0.5 over Saliba?

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Thing is it depends on where he's going to play when everyone is fit, will be play at LB when Tierney is up to scratch? I'm sure he will at times but not the preferred option, his assist too wasn't exactly a typical LB one either. Too early to judge I think

      1. sirmorbach
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks for your thoughts!

    2. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Difficult Decision
      Noticed on set pieces Saliba was jumping a foot higher than anyone. Headed goals will come.

      1. sirmorbach
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks, sir!

    3. Rainer
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I'd be hesitant on Zinchenko. He was poor defensivly and Tierney is too good not to be starting at LB. Leaves Xhaka vs Zinc at LCM, not sure it's a straightforward choice.

      Saliba was incredible, he's a star in the making. He'll be nailed as can be.

      1. sirmorbach
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Very insightful. Much appreciated!

  28. Rainer
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Right, time to sell Haaland!

  29. 15men1cup
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    In the Philippines atm.....Just found the match on youtube.....jebus bless the internet

  30. Sergio vamos
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Fully relying on haaland/cancelo saving my week