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13 August 2017 4652 comments
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After Spurs breezed past Newcastle at St James’ Park, Manchester United entertain West Ham United in the final match of Gameweek 1.

The Red Devils’ 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, Lukaku’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, there’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 – he’s owned by 7% to team-mate Paul Pogba’s 21%.

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

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  1. Ohhh Shola Ameobi
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Absolute hell watching this without Lukaku, Kane let me down big time.

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

      Ouch.

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

      This is one instance where a knee jerk is probably sensible... Kaku looks like Jose's new Drogba

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      1. Ohhh Shola Ameobi
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Very possibly, but who do I bring him in for? Can't upgrade Lacazette in one transfer, and it's the fear of downgrading Kane before he plays Chelsea...

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

          Who's the other striker slot?

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          1. seattlechelsea
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Vardy

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          2. Ohhh Shola Ameobi
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Gabbiadini :/

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

        I agree, think I'll just take a hit and get rid of Kane and Fabregas to try and get on these early bandwagons

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      3. seattlechelsea
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks Mate. Sincerely, Drogba.

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    3. Nomar
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      • 16 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I feel your pain.

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    4. seattlechelsea
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      The good news, its only week one. No one is losing their league Championship today.

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  2. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    West Ham is woeful

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusβ…
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      • 16 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      We are. Sorry.

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    2. seattlechelsea
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Man U is Awesom, more like it.

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

        No, West Ham just Crap.

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        1. seattlechelsea
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          They have work to do.

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        2. Yank Revolution
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Why not both?

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      2. seattlechelsea
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Think of the Hart and Little Pea owners

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    3. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      ' Mon, DDG, get me two more saves!!

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

    Great start to FPL, probably my best ever. 75 points not including bonus points.

    Only issue is I have Zaha and Iwobi...

    Need to transfer iwobi out before he drops in price... not sure who to go for

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

      I have 80 post BPS with same two players and holding a transfer to use 3 transfer after week 2.(-4)

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

        Are you not worried about Iwobi price drop? He's already at like 55% chance to drop. Need every bit of £

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  4. Debauchy
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Mhki denied again ffs

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

    Mkhi wantas all the assists! New KDB

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  6. Marcos Alonso is god
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Rashford is just a bit rubbish

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    1. MDunning
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Did you see his assist earlier?

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  7. RubberDucky
      8 years, 5 months ago

      has the ff site crashed with all the Lukaku captiners checking their score?

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      1. diesel001
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Yes

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        1. RubberDucky
            8 years, 5 months ago

            haha love it!

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

          Yep I think so. Two goals, 8 points plus 2 and then double it. Reallllllly not that difficult lol

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        3. seattlechelsea
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          +1

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      2. diesel001
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Feed Lukaku and he will score.

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

        Where did WHU defenders go?!

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        1. seattlechelsea
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          They captained Lukaku and went to check their scores.

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      4. Debauchy
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Don't shoot Rashford , please pass

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      5. Tomm
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        21pts so far with Baps Lukaku

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        1. diesel001
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Should be 26pts?

          2pts appearance + 8pts goals + 3pts BAPS

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          1. diesel001
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            For Lukaku(c) that is.

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      6. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Dear Lord hear my prayer...

        Get the referee to blow that final whistle now please.
        Amen

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

        West Ham are absolute tripe.

        What are they doing.

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

          Lukaku

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        2. diesel001
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          They are a team of individuals IMO. No team spirit or togetherness. Nothing opitimises that more than Arnie.

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

        Can anyone deny that United have had the most dominant performance of any team so far? They look imperious.

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        1. CostaCoffee
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Don’t think they’ll keep it up

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          1. Yank Revolution
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Why? They have the depth, they have Lukaku, and likely will bring in one more key player.

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      9. Siggy in the Middle
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Lukaku (C) + Mkhi πŸ™‚

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

          Nice. I didn't have the cajones to double up

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

          Me too, loving this after such a shite Saturday

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      10. Agger
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        It's so nice to see Mkhi and Mata being so generous to Lukaku. Completely different to what Erisken was doing today.

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

          Didnt eriksen assist two goals

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

            Not the point

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          2. La Galatica
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            idiot

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

              Why so mad lol :p

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

                Must be a bitter kane owner

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          3. Agger
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Eriksen was shooting from all over the place when a pass was on today. I've barely seen Mkhi and Mata do that this game

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      11. @ocprodigy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Good strike, well played.

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

        Mkhi looking slick

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      13. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Hello Mkhi

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      14. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Lukaku' EO means cappers should want him to score less, right?

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        1. VS10_
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          I feel like I should not answer this seriously... so, yes πŸ˜‰

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

          No

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        3. Business Cat
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          All except Old McDonald, cos he only cares about the EI EI O

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

        Mkhi lively

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      16. Waynoo
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        rip non lukaku captainers

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

        Mkhi at 8m looks a better pick than KDB at 10m right now πŸ˜›

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

          I think KDB has a 15 pointer in him for next week πŸ™‚

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      18. Sim Simma
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        W.Ham playing 4-2-4

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      19. Harry Ball Bag™βš½βš½…
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        I captained Jesus ahead of lukaku πŸ™

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

          That's because you're a ball bag πŸ™‚ unlucky mate

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      20. Marcos Alonso is god
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        West ham need that Portuguese cdm midfield looking weak

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

        WTF is Bilics gameplan? Be super sloppy and loose the ball asap and very easily and then try to do something every 15 minutes?

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      22. We Will Klopp you
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        No Lukaku, tempted to kneejerk Jesus and Gabbi to him and Mounie

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        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Jeaus and Pogba for me.

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      23. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Did Andy keep the faith with Mkhi?

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      24. fedolefan
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Well, Mkhy may come into my team now.

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