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After Spurs breezed past Newcastle at St Jamesโ€™ Park, Manchester United entertain West Ham United in the final match of Gameweek 1.

The Red Devilsโ€™ summer signing Romelu Lukaku is heavily backed for this one, having scored in nine of his last 10 appearances against the Hammers in all competitions for Everton.

The most captained player (28%) in the Gameweek, he was also number one contender in our Captain Poll, earning 38% of the votes.

While Harry Kane proved a bitter disappointment with a one-point return against the Magpies, Lukakuโ€™s response will be eagerly anticipated after a host of premium strikers hit the net over the last two days.

With the likes of Alexandre Lacazette, Sergio Aguero, Alvaro Morata, Roberto Firmino and Jamie Vardy all impressing, thereโ€™s no shortage of in-form big-hitters for out three-man frontlines right now.

Three goals and as many assists over pre-season suggests that Henrikh Mkhitaryan could stake a claim for midfield consideration, though the Armenian has been mainly overlooked โ€“ heโ€™s owned by 7% to team-mate Paul Pogbaโ€™s 21%.

For the Hammers, a big display from former United man Javier Hernandez could have an impact on the overall standings โ€“sitting in 21% of squads, heโ€™s the fourth most popular forward in the game.

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  1. FPL ZB
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    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Bailly yellow makes the De Gea/Dawson combo equal on points with Foster/Bailly. Reasonable.

  2. Aguerrrooooooo
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    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Glad I paid the extra for bailley....

    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
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      8 years, 5 months ago

      Booked! Or were you being sarcastic...?! ๐Ÿ˜€

  3. Boom Xhaka-Laca
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    8 years, 5 months ago

    Ugh bailly yellow

  4. Salahbrate
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    8 years, 5 months ago

    Matic nailed??

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Ofc

    2. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Just maybe...........

    3. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Jose needs to keep Pogba free so he can bomb forward

  5. Twisted Saltergater
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    • 16 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    There'll be pressure on KdB's price if Alli, Eriksen, Mané, Salah bring in points next weekend. Man City don't play until the Monday night.

    1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Getting rid of KDB for Eriksen regardless of how well KDB plays, Spurs have lovely Fixtures after Chelsea & already got Aguero up top to grab my City points

    2. JustPark
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Would be a good chance to spend my 3.5 ITB to swap Zaha for Ali.

  6. H-SF
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    would 50 points be a good enough gameweek? considering Kane, KDB and Zaha blanks...

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
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      I'd be happy with 50 considering I have those three!

    2. Banana Shaqiri - HMD, PUP
      • 11 Years
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      Yeah, I'd be happy with that. But I'm sitting on a lot less

    3. In FPHell
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Sounds similar to me, and I'm relatively happy
      Nice to not have a disastrous opening day!

  7. The Royal Robin
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    8 years, 5 months ago

    Zaha > Mooy or Atsu?

    1. Think
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Wait for one more week.

      1. The Royal Robin
        • 10 Years
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        Zaha could be injured.

  8. The Bandit
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    Dave save

  9. FPL ZB
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    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Could shuffle Zaha to Matic. Would then have Matic Atsu Carroll as three midfielders though

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Matic, RLC & Carroll here, plus Alonso as mid really ๐Ÿ˜‰

    2. Beatle
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      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Very weak mid

    3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
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      8 years, 5 months ago

      Is Matic a genuine option??

  10. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
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    I know there are a heck of a lot of anti-United people so this'll be an unpopular opinion, but United have been completely and utterly dominant that half. Pogba looks brilliant and Lukaku isn't a flop, sorry.

    1. Twisted Saltergater
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      • 16 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      No need to apologise.

    2. _Jane
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Of course they will. Its West Ham.

      1. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Liverpool played Watford.
        Arsenal played Leicester.
        City played Brighton.
        Spurs played Newcastle.
        Chelsea played Burnley.

        West Ham are the best of those teams. Maybe Leicester at a push.

    3. Freddo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      That's because West Ham have been happy to sit deep.

      West Ham have been happy to let them have the ball in front of 10 of them.

    4. Lanley Staurel
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      8 years, 5 months ago

      I agree. They need to be feared at OT again which hasnt happened for years. Maybe this season.

    5. Nascimento
      • 10 Years
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      This is a bit overboard.

    6. Seb Wassell
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      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Leeds fan. Agree.

    7. Garlana
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Liverpool, city and spurs were all away, this adds to it, utd at home are a different team all together.

  11. laplana
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    Bailly is a man.

  12. Gaffa914
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    That's such a penalty but same old at old Trafford with sh*te bias referees

    1. Dr. Agabuse
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      8 years, 5 months ago

      na, i wish tho

      1. Gaffa914
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Foul on noble mate

  13. patshaw
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    8 years, 5 months ago

    Iwobi for a) xakha b) mooy?

    1. Think
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Better to play your fifth midfielder or fourth defenders.

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      B think Xhaka is a bit of a trap

  14. Sims
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    DDG saves a shot straight at him

    Commentators make it sound like pulled of a blinder

    Typical united bias

    1. grumpyman
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Ball was smashed into the ground and bounced up wickedly. De Gea had to adjust his body position quickly. Decent save.

    2. Win'dian
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Matic shoots, Navas spills, Kaku goal

    3. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Tyler wears United boxers

  15. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    This paddy power ad has hit a new low

    1. Banana Shaqiri - HMD, PUP
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      The guy in the powerchair?

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
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        8 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah they're just going too far now to try to sell gambling imo

        1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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          • 14 Years
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          they do the odd humorous ad/tweet, but they think offensive = edgy humour

          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
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            Yeah it's a bit disturbing to be honest, there must be a gambling time bomb waiting to explode in the UK/Ireland. The "Ladbrokes Life" etc...

    2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      it's offensive tbh

      1. Banana Shaqiri - HMD, PUP
        • 11 Years
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        I agree, and I don't usually get bothered by that kind of thing

  16. Sterling is £11Mill..…
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    8 years, 5 months ago

    Good fantasy managers have scored under 55 this gw, anyone with a higher score then that is a casual

    1. kitier katba
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      8 years, 5 months ago

      ahahaha

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
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      8 years, 5 months ago

      Yep. Anyone who wins it this year is a casual.

    3. โ˜…Kunthemanโ˜…
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      8 years, 5 months ago

      People aren't casuals because they're doing better than you

      1. Boom Xhaka-Laca
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Exactly

    4. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      A few Lu(c)aku baps and I am a Casual ๐Ÿ™‚

    5. Boom Xhaka-Laca
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Lol if you're good, you score more than 55. I have 66

      1. Seb Wassell
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        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Think he was kidding pal. Check your need for affirmation.

    6. A La Pelle
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Ville Ronka is a casual then

    7. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Lol?

    8. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I'm currently on 55 including Kaku bonus points, what does that make me ?

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Just lucky! ๐Ÿ™‚

    9. BrutalLogiC
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      8 years, 5 months ago

      whooo I'm officially good

    10. GREENDREAMS11
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Do you mean as in a football thug?

  17. Dr. Agabuse
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    8 years, 5 months ago

    The young pea lad looks like a proper player. Arnautovic top too.
    West Ham are in okay shape. Just Obiang, Noble and Fernades looks a bit mediocre.
    Smn to disagree?
    Once Lanzini is back, they'll be okay tho.

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Don't forget Antonio too

    2. Disagree with all of that.

  18. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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    • 14 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    i went transfer crazy last year with hits regularly.
    51 pts this week, think i'll just save my ft for week 3.

    no-one stands out as essential for week 2

    1. Twisted Saltergater
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      • 16 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Double Liverpool attack Vs Palace?

      1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        have Salah, happy enough with just him

  19. Gaffa914
    • 11 Years
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    Is having jesus instead of lukaku stupid and should I just make the transfer?

    1. Banana Shaqiri - HMD, PUP
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      No, it's one goal.....

    2. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Why not both?

      1. Gaffa914
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Want to keep firmino and Kane more

    3. Unliklinho
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Yep - and all those others who scored points you didn't get this week...

    4. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Lukaku will be in the top 3 concerning FPL points this season. Do it!

    5. SALVA
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Nope. Jesus is great. Do you have any other United / City players?

      1. Gaffa914
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        De Bruyne and Mkhi mate

  20. EspanYOLO
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Iwobi --> who?

    Is Xhaka a good shout?

    Worried his price will drop, already at 50% otherwise I'd hold for another week.

  21. The Royal Robin
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    8 years, 5 months ago

    If I had Jesus I would save, but you really should have started with Kaku!

  22. FPL ZB
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    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    How was Carroll yesterday? Set pieces?

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

    2. Dr. Agabuse
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      fair question. anyone seen the game?

  23. Harper_
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    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Matic and Pogba have been fantastic so far

    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I have Pogba, I guess not worth 3m over Matic

  24. Whazza
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    If you went with Jesus over Lukaku, would you look to make the switch for -4? Zaha would be downgraded...

    Asking for a friend

    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Jesús could easily score 2 goals, wait

      1. Whazza
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        If Kaku gets another here I think I'll have to do it. Damage limitation. They have Swansea next

    2. The Royal Robin
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Of course you are ๐Ÿ˜‰ Don't take hits this early.

      1. Whazza
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        I know right ๐Ÿ™ feel so stupid

    3. Twisted Saltergater
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      • 16 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Id have both. Is there another expensive forward around 12.4m you can get rid of?

      1. Whazza
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Lol yeah

  25. Garfield1001
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    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone got a link to Marks team? Can't see him in mods league?

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      370

    2. TorresMagic™
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      370

    3. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
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      370.

  26. SALVA
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Any Francis owners around? What are you planning to do?

  27. Pino
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    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Did you miss on a draft league and want to join?

    FPL Football Manager Draft league starts from GW2: 732056-166971

  28. Sancidino
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Kane owners, just not his day right?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      Never has a day in August in the PL.

    2. Garlana
      • 10 Years
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      True

  29. Net Gains
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    8 years, 5 months ago

    Upvote if you're already thinking of Lukaku (c) next week - Swansea away!

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
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      It's either him or Kane

    2. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Salah ๐Ÿ˜‰

  30. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 15 Years
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    If Zaha gets flagged, can his price still drop? To be honest I think it'd just be cleaner to ship him out for a FT

    1. Ravager
      • 11 Years
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      Flagged for what? Did I miss something?

    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      More transfers out needed.