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  1. _Greg
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Alvarez is playing up top. Honestly best City option other than Haaland.

    1. Thanos
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Honestly, he is worth a punt!

      1. _Greg
        • 15 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Akanji too if he defends like that all game ha.

      2. Merlin the Wraith
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, coming round to that way. If you need 3 city Bilva & Alvarez a cheap way in to release money if you're happy to take rotation risks. I know I am

    2. x.jim.x
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Looks like him and Silva are alternating between RCM/RW

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      You should get Foden too.

      They play for Man City so must be good FPL players.

      1. _Greg
        • 15 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I hate Pep Roulette

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I like it. Lures people in.

          Disappointed Foden didn't start today. Many here were set to jump down that hole.

          1. _Greg
            • 15 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            True.

          2. TheBiffas
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Yep

    4. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      This isn't the City first team though. With DeBruyne back it changes the shape completely.

      1. jacob1989
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Then kdb replaces Alvarez

  2. Thanos
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Partey YC for kicking the ball

    We’ll see many YC this season and many variations in BPS!

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      It deserves a booking. Players will soon get used to the new rules - I just hope the refs get the support they deserve.

    2. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      About time too - been warned all preseason about at last getting tough on time wasting/breaking up the play,
      will need to watch for the first five to eight games number of bookings

      Also, Possible Manchester City & Arsenal starting elevens (ex City keeper change)
      Havertz up front no Jesus
      Alvarez starting up front

    3. Stout scout
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'm all for it. All too often players given a booking would pick up the ball to argue with the ref. Now, that should simply be a second yellow for delay and an ejection. After the first one or two of those ejections, players will get the message and play the game like professionals rather than argue everything like six-year-olds in the schoolyard (or like Arteta).

  3. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Refs are going to be dicks this season. We want fewer yellows not more.

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      But players have been taking the e p for many years

    2. Tango74
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      We want more yellow to stop them wasting time !

    3. Ron_Swanson
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Has to get worse to get better

    4. Igor! Pulis(w)ic!
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I for one welcome our new clamping down on bulls*** overlords.

  4. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Alvarez or a 6.5 mid is going to be an interesting debate

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Eze + Alvarez

      Forget Mitoma

      1. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Easy 3-4-3

      2. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        If it weren’t for that GW1 fixture yes it would be quite easy

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      DeBruyne starts week one and you're in the mud.

  5. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    ITV picture is shite. Really wishy-washy, overexposed.

    1. _Greg
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah the brightness is off.

      1. x.jim.x
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Swear this is usually on BBC? ITV subjecting us to 90 mins of Lee Dixon should be cause for licence fee refunds.

        1. _Greg
          • 15 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          He's a big City fan.

        2. Ron_Swanson
          • 15 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Surely nobody still pays the license fee?!

    2. _Greg
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      When you have a perfectly calibrated OLED it's quite apparent.

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        This

    3. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      It’s on premier sports also but that’s not much better.

    4. alsybach
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      First world problems

  6. g40steve
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Arsenal doing a lot of tugging

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      That offence needs cracking down on too.

    2. CRAZY TRAIN
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yep Arsenal are a right bunch of tuggers

  7. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Brighton v Rayo Vallecano - live on youtube

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEFJ4l06bF8

    1. MGMT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Pedro will be a starter... By watching him play, you can tell. He will be one of Brighton's talisman this season. Such a great and versatile player .

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        From watford wasteman to Brighton talisman

        Incredible jeff

        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 16 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah that was how I remembered Pedro, I scoffed at the talk of him as an option for FPL. Seems to have come on leaps and bounds.

        2. MGMT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Have you watched any of his games in pre-season? Anyone who has kicked a ball, can tell the guy's talent. He has the potential, and for sure is Brighton's best man on the field today (and also in all preseason games)

        3. TheBiffas
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Last time I checked Watford wastemen don't get £30m record moves

          1. x.jim.x
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Richarlison got one for double that

      2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Pedro seems very lively and full of energy alright. Would be very hard to leave him out given his versatility.

        Ferguson and Welbeck do not have that versatility so they are competing for the one spot.
        It is only Enciso/Bounanotte that competes with Pedro. So the more I think of it I think you are correct Pedro should start.
        I was only watching the Brighton game for 5/10 minutes and Pedros name was mentioned about 4 times.

        1. Stranger Mings
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Now in my team

        2. Chandler Bing
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Agree with this. Watched the first half and Pedro has been the best attacker by a distance. Mitoma has been decent too. March mirr involved in buildup while Welback is playing one twos alongside Pedro.

        3. MGMT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          He is apparently on Penalties as well.(2/2 in preseason)

          1. Crunchie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Kudos plays in March's position

          2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
            • 16 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            I saw that as well, I think Gross was still on the pitch when Pedro took the pen. I am open to correction on that.

            But if Pedro is on pens - that alone is a reason to get him. Luton could be blitz by Brighton a style they would never have faced in the championship.

    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Edit was live

  8. g40steve
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Rod post

  9. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Grealish on corners

  10. Stranger Mings
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on C. Chukwuemeka?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Will be kept out of Starting lineup by Mkunku

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        So should play GW1?

      2. jacob1989
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Completely different positions

    2. Silecro
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Good until Nkunku comes back, which could be GW2

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yeh agree - trying to find a good 4.5 mid

  11. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Welbeck hits the bar

  12. g40steve
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Arteta YC

  13. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Havertz done very well there winning the ball back and then the free and yellow for Rodri

  14. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Arteta is going to get a lot of yellows this season

    Wonder if klopp will continue to get away with everything. Probably

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Riiiight.

    2. Mirror Man
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Jurgen flosses his teeth with yellow cards. Allegedly.

    3. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I predicted Arsenal would struggle with these new rules punishing players and manager moaning at the ref.

      1. Alan The Llama
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Well done, Mystic Meg

    4. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Rice face plants the pitch 🙂

    5. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Anyone considered going without Haaland 😛

      Been invisible so far.

      1. Bushwhacker
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        He normally is. Then scores five goals.

      2. g40steve
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Try it & report back after 5 games?

      3. Pino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yes. He is not Ronaldo or VanPersie in their prime.

      4. Crunchie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        AFter GW9, yes when Liverpool and Man City fixtures switch (will consider it) 🙂

      5. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Do you remember last years narrative after the same game?
        Haaland not suited to English football it will take him time.
        Haaland's presence has unsettled Man City.
        They should have brought Kane....

    6. Henry Khor
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      anyone has the league code for LMS ? Thanks.

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

        Out in the next few days.

        1. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Nice

        2. Henry Khor
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          ok noted. Do we need to join the league again or our team will be auto joined if we had joined for the past season ?

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

            Join as teams were removed last season when eliminated. Will be a smaller competition due to various reasons so make sure to enter by Sunday or you'll have to wait until I open it again. Would have been open ages ago if there wasn't a lot of work needed.

      2. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Don’t think it’s open yet

    7. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Brighton pen

      1. The Ilfordian
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Pedro G Est A

        1. WVA
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Nice

        2. FPL Blow-In
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Yes gw1 team off to a flyer

        3. Merlin the Wraith
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          OOOOh. Lovely!

      2. WVA
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Who took it

        1. The Ilfordian
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Pedro

      3. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Now this will be interesting …

      4. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Pedro gets another tick … was Gross still on the field?

      5. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Was Gross on the pitch?

        1. MGMT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Yes

      6. _Greg
        • 15 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        that's two pens he's taken and converted.

        1. FPL Blow-In
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Nice

    8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Great play by havaertz to hold up the ball

      1. x.jim.x
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Clutching at straws here

        1. FPL Blow-In
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          He has been good to be fair

          1. x.jim.x
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            He’s had 9 touches

            1. FPL Blow-In
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              And a great save by Ortega to stop a sure goal

              1. x.jim.x
                • 11 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                Hahaha was right at him.

                1. FPL Blow-In
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  I know you’re not an advocate of Havertz but Ortega stuck his leg out to stop that and considering the distance between them, that was a very good save.

              2. FPL Blow-In
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                And now a yellow card

        2. HadiSLIM
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          No matter how you look at it, no matter how you take it apart.

          He remains consistent.

    9. RichardNixon
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Pedro on penalties. 1-1.

      1. The Ilfordian
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        He’s been great. Also Welbeck who hit the crossbar earlier

        1. RichardNixon
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Welbeck hit the bar twice, looked good until coming off. Gross is still on the pitch.

      2. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Was Gross playing?

        1. Ron_Swanson
          • 15 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Ye

      3. TheBiffas
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Wow. Locked in my team now

      4. RichardNixon
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Pedro reminds me of Raphinha when he first joined Leeds. Looks like he'll slot right in.

    10. Mirror Man
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Pedro (c) locked in. Luton are bolloxed.

      • WVA
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Stones doesn't look worth it

        1. BobbyV
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          A defender holding his clean sheet...

          1. WVA
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            I like my defenders to have some attacking threat

      • BobbyV
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        How many times will Arteta be sent off this season?

        1. Mirror Man
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Not enough.

            1. _Greg
              • 15 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Captain Scarlet Arteta

              1. Rasping Drive
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                An absolute spit

          • Bushwhacker
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Hopefully many.

          • WVA
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            It's embarrassing, such a poor example

          • Zalk
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            As many times as that ref is in charge, by the look of it.

        2. WVA
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Horrific finish from Havertz

          1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
            • 15 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Thought he did quite well on the turn

            1. FPL Blow-In
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Sam. Pass was behind him, he done well

              1. FPL Blow-In
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                *same

          2. Ron_Swanson
            • 15 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Thought it was a decent attempt given it was behind him

        3. Bubz
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Pedro on pens?

          1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
            • 15 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Could be with mcallister gone

          2. TheBiffas
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Seems so, I thought it would have been Groß

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

            Has been all pre season hasn't he?

            Was Gross on the pitch?

            1. Gandalf
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Yup Gross was on the pitch

          4. Chandler Bing
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Seems so. Would be the right thing to do. Pedro is their 9 and very young. Giving him pens would keep him confident.

            Gross is getting old.

        4. Zalk
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Ref is on a mission here, go ref!

        5. jacob1989
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Haaland looks so poor. Time to take him out and put kane after his quadruple

        6. Stranger Mings
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Guess no playing 4m keepers?

          1. Ron_Swanson
            • 15 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Turner maybe

            1. Stranger Mings
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              If he goes to forest

        7. The Ilfordian
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Milner on for Estupinan