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19 April 2015 2847 comments
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As the curtains are drawn on Gameweek 33, Manchester City fight to maintain their grip on a Champions League berth when they play host to West Ham United in the lunchtime kick-off. Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur cap off this round of fixtures with the day’s second encounter, with the hosts looking to recover from five straight defeats.

City go head-to-head with the Hammers in an attempt to stave off a run of defeats after setbacks at Palace and neighbours United. Although his efforts eventually proved futile, Sergio Aguero rediscovered his scoring touch at Old Trafford, bagging his fourth brace of the campaign; he sports the FPL armband for many today. Elsewhere, David Silva remains heavily backed, having scored in each of the last three at the Etihad. The Spaniard is part of a five-man midfield today, as Frank Lampard is drafted in to lend his goal threat in support of lone striker Aguero.

Visitors West Ham will hope that fit-again Enner Valencia can compensate for the absence of top scorer Diafra Sakho to improve their output in attack: the Hammers have tallied just four goals in their previous six league outings. Carlton Cole comes in for Sakho today in their only change to the lineup that were held by Stoke last time out.

Later today, Newcastle will pursue a first victory in six attempts when they lock horns with Tottenham at St James’ Park. Their quest to secure three points is hindered by the absence of Moussa Sissoko: he serves a suspension having received a red card against Liverpool on Monday.

Over in the Spurs camp, Harry Kane has drawn blanks in three of the last four Gameweeks but will be favoured against a Toon rearguard that’s shipped an average of two goals per match in their last seven. Christian Eriksen, meanwhile, will aim to snap out of a nine-match goalless run and looks poised for a major exodus next week as we start to reassemble our midfields for the double Gameweek fixtures: he’s already been sold more than any other player in the FPL overnight.

  1. RÏɠBY
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    who was slagging kun earlier.. top goal scorer in the league

    1. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Best player in the league

      1. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I'd give the best player to Hazard.

      2. SW6
        • 13 Years
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        Awesome player, but he's 2nd best without doubt.

        1. Caine & Co.
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          true that, sanchez

        2. Leaf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          You think

          Personally think Aguero is way better

          Aguero

          Then hazard just from Sanchez

          1. The Enlightener
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            What? Lol 🙂

      3. davies
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Hazard

      4. YoungPretender
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I would have agreed 6 months ago, but Hazard has been exceptional this season.

      5. RÏɠBY
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        well i wouldn't go THAT far.. hazard or alxeis for me

  2. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Well done Kun

    Excellently ignoring Silva , keep it up 🙂

    1. Wirtzle Gummidge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      😆 this.

      I own Silva but rival has him (c). He does not own Kun 😆

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      THIS

    3. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Noticed. Hope he'll stay quiet

    4. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      😆

    5. Wiz
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      😆

  3. Hypnos
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    best buds Jesus & Aguero 2015

    1. Jimbo123
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      4 eva

  4. Said the actress to the bis…
    • 10 Years
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    Collins lol

  5. Red Star Toro
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Can anyone see WHU scoring?

  6. 4vets
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    But... but... he's injured!

  7. AIRMILES
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    A second Collins own goal would not go down well with me.

  8. how now brown cow
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    this could be a big score

  9. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone else with triple Spurs?

    😕

    1. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Rose, Eriksen, Kane here. Rose benched though.

      1. Bøwstring The Carp
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Vert instead of Rose here.

        Need him to start after Toby's 0 🙁

    2. SW6
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Double 😐

    3. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Double Spurs and Krul :-/

    4. Tommytour
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Me

  10. Billy Gilmore
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Dammit Aleks...

  11. Leeroy357
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Could have really one without that. As a Kane captainer who only just sneaked into top 10k yesterday. 75% of the top 10k captained Aguero so that is really bad news for me. Why are West Ham playing so attacking? They only had 2 players back for that.

  12. Tatty Bojangles
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Assist for the Collins OG?

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Navas

    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Navas

    3. Darth
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Navas

    4. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Navas

  13. Guy Demel's SH
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Probably a stupid question...What happens to winning goal BPS when its an own goal? I'd assume no one gets it?

    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Would seem logical. Therefore it's probably Navas.

  14. Richd
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Aguero (c), YYT and Silva is a fail

  15. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Top 1k Aguero(c) % please

    1. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      85%

    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      85 I think

    3. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      850

      1. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        😯

  16. Brian (Not the Messiah)
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    BBC LONDON 94.9 only just had the goal score now... 😆

  17. Nickofoz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Does Collins get BPS for winning goal?

    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Lol

  18. Hypnos
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    nice cross Frank

  19. Cilly Bonnolly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Aguero to Rooney was an inspired move before last week's game.

  20. Punty
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Sorry forgot I posted about Henderson earlier.. just my point of view:

    Regardless of recent returns for Henderson I did a comparison a couple of weeks ago that showed that Henderson stats going forward dropped by 60% when Lucas got injured and Allen came into the team. I think this comes from Lucas being a pure DM that can hold his own while Allen needs more support from Henderson when defending.

    Second point is that before Lucas got injured today there was doubt to Gerrards game-time in the PL, maybe used as an impact sub more than a starter, but with Lucas injured there's one more spot in the midfield to fill and this drastically improves Gerrards chance of starting. When Gerrard is on the pitch Henderson loses freekicks, corner-kicks and penalties..

    Henderson might still be a good option and my plan this week was to get him in but I do think the Lucas-injury is bad news for him..

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Good post.

  21. Roland The Headless Thompso…
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    OPTA: 20 - Sergio Aguero is the first player to reach 20 goals in the Premier League this season. Golden.

  22. davies
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Hopefully the Gerrard/Lucas news doesn't affect Henderson. Being off penalties is massive, though.

    1. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      What news?

      1. davies
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Lucas injured. Gerrard back in. Loses set pieces.

        1. JÆKS ⭐
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Damn, also corners?

          1. davies
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Possibly shared between the pair + Coutinho.

      2. The Gambler.
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Lucas injured - Gerrard in

    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      he doesnt need them to bolster his score unlike stevie last season

      1. davies
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Certainly a big plus.

  23. Ser Football 42
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone thinking Albrighton for the DGW next week?

    1. Worzel Gummidge
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I already have him in my team so will be starting him for the DGW. Looked dangerous and his crossing is sublime. Started over Dawson which didn't work out but will be starting him over Giroud for his double and hope Giroud stays quiet against Chelsea.

    2. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      As a Aguero (c) owner, what should I hope for with Kane? Many captained him?

      1. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        75% of top 10k captained Aguero. Less so overall, but you probably want Kane to score as many as he can.

        1. Geordienufc1
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          I'm inclined to think Kun cappers like myself want Kane to do nothing. Everyone in the top 10K owns him (ownership like 98% or something) and 7% captaincy. That means that I'm surely losing out every time Kane scores.

    3. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Aguero -25% ownership
      Top 1k (c) -85%
      Top 10k (c) -75%

    4. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Henderson or Coutinho ?

      1. Steevo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Coutinho surely

        1. Royal5
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Henderson

      2. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I'm unsure.

        Average last 8 games:

        Henderson: 6.4
        Coutinho: 4.9

        Both have played all 90 minutes.

        Something above about Henderson being better with Lucas.

    5. Burd Turglars
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Don't you just love that little guy Kun Ageuro, he's great isn't he.

      1. Demí
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Only when he scores, otherwise i hate him

        1. Burd Turglars
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Now that's not very nice Demi.

          1. Demí
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            You're right, i do apologise. He's great really

    6. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      7 DGW players for me. Here's hoping it goes well....

      Schmeichel, Moreno, Cahill, Hazard, Sterling, Coutinho, Vardy.

      1. Ser Football 42
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Ivan. Hazard. Fabregas. Henderson. Albrighton. And will go with one more

      2. Steevo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Fab, Haz, Terry, Sterling, Coutinho, Skrtel

    7. The Enlightener
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      West Ham players should be drawn and quartered at the half.

    8. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Fact.
      Navas' first name is actually Diego
      The nickname "Jesus" came from weeks of training with the team and sending in terrible crosses

      1. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        😀

      2. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        😆