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Leeds defence boosted by return of Cooper as Mitrovic starts for Fulham

Fantasy Premier League managers will get a first look at Leeds’ defence with their club captain involved today.

Liam Cooper (£4.5m) missed the Gameweek 1 trip to Liverpool with a minor injury and watched his colleagues concede four times.

Gameweek 2 appears to be more of a standard fixture for the Whites this season and, with interest in Stuart Dallas (£4.5m) and Luke Ayling (£4.5m), his contribution will certainly something to watch today.

Outside of that change, Marcelo Bielsa has retained faith in the other 10 players from the Anfield loss.

As Pascal Struijk (£4.0m) drops to the bench, there are second starts of the campaign for Patrick Bamford (£5.6m), Jack Harrison (£5.5m), Mateusz Klich (£5.5m), Hélder Costa (£5.5m) and Pablo Hernández (£6.0m).

Fulham are boosted by a returning player of their own, as Aleksandar Mitrović (£6.0m) comes into the starting line-up after a minor injury forced Scott Parker to bench him for Gameweek 1.

The Serbian forward is supported by a three-man attacking midfield of Aboubakar Kamara (£5.0m), Josh Onomah (£5.0m) and Ivan Cavaleiro (£5.5m).

Tom Cairney (£5.5m) drops to the bench to allow André-Franck Zambo Anguissa (£4.5m) to pair with Harrison Reed (£4.5m) in holding midfield while Alphonse Areola (£4.5m) replaces Marek Rodák (£4.5m) in goal.

Leeds United XI: Meslier; Dallas, Cooper, Koch, Ayling; Phillips; Harrison, Hernández, Klich, Costa; Bamford.

Fulham XI: Areola; Bryan, Hector, Odoi, Tete; Reed, Zambo Anguissa; Kamara, Onomah, Cavaleiro; Mitrović.

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  1. yalala
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Harrison and Ayling come on

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

    Asked if I should cap DCL, Rich or Hamez but was told early games are low scoring. What a shocker starting out with a captain fail 🙁

    1. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Auba is yet to play

    2. yalala
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Did you cap Auba?

    3. Chrissy Waddle - 2023/24
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      You were told? Own your decisions.

    4. nerd_is_the_werd
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If you own all three, and have a dilemma of which to cap, then I have no further words....

    5. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Six years on FFS and blaming others, nice

    6. thehodge
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A lot of people ask for advice here and take it as gospel. Advice should be used in the decision making process but also at the end of the day go with your own choice after evaluating

    7. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      C'mon people, he's clearly trolling...

      1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Does it all the time and people always fall for it

    8. thepeen555
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Which one did you captain

    9. puhd
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Mate who is your captain?

    10. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Stinger when you don't go with gut. Find it is better not to ask the masses for advice on captain. Can sway you, better off making your own mind up and say nothing.

    11. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      All that feeding...

    12. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Have DCL, Rich, James and Pereira but decided to captain Gibbs myself. I feel you Brosstan.

    13. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wow that got way more than it deserved, but fair play

  3. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I’m annoyed they don’t allow enough characters to change my team name to

    The name is Bond, James Rodriguez

    1. Keep Calm and Play On
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      What about “The names Bond, James Rod”

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        It doesn’t have the same ridiculous ring to it

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

    3. Union_Jacks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Hahahaha

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Take your cue from his shirt:

        "The name's Bond, James"

    4. Geriatric Unathletic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      What about

      Name is Bond, James Rodriguez

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

      Name Zond Hamez Zond

  4. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hernandez injured Rodrigo on

  5. ZimZalabim
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Auba EO only 73%

    1. yalala
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Interesting

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

      82% overall. Top 10k means nothing right now

    3. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Vardy 66% C poll has no meaning?

    4. Manani
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      EO pretty pointless IMO at the moment the top 100k/10k only had 1 week so far. wouldn't worry much about that

    5. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      82.48% according to this: https://www.livefpl.net/overall_ownership - huge opportunity!

  6. AIRMILES
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Does anyone have the link to Magnus Carlsen's team they'd kindly share with me?

    1. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      google?

    2. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/76862/event/1

      Of course he has Rodriguez and DCL.

    3. AIRMILES
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks guys.

  7. BenDavies
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Last chance saloon for Mitrovic today

    1. AIRMILES
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Home to Villa next week, mind.

  8. seewhyaxe
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    if Auba hauls, are you guys still doing Auba -> KDB/Raz....?

    1. AIRMILES
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      That's the plan.

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes got Willian

    3. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yep

    4. shaunyjames
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yup, just need to decide on KDB vs Raz

    5. GROBARI
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes,his next games are Liverpool,City,United and Leicester

    6. seewhyaxe
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers guys, I think I'm gonna do it soon.

    7. mgilbert86
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No, this is dynamic, for example plan was Salah out for Fernandes but after GW1 data no way I'm doing that

    8. nerd_is_the_werd
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Excellent, let's hope he blanks so that he still departs without a parting gift!

  9. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Joe Cole totally right about Dean being his usual egotistic self and not dealing sensibly with Bilic. Gibbs was an idiot for hands to face but he reacted to the shove from Rodriguez and the latter should of been booked for instigating the incident

    1. Keep Calm and Play On
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Really?

      1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Why not? Offer an opinion

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          imo, don't argue with Mike Dean. You don't win.

    2. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      We don't know what he said though

  10. Dacra
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Wildcards with triple Everton are asking for trouble 😀

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      points*

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      As long it’s not Pickford should be fine

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Keane, Digne, Rodriguez, Richarlison, DCL all look great value picks.

  11. Crash
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Dcl + Jrod but no Salah. Last week was TERRIBLE, hopefully this week balances it out!

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Me too without Salah. Dont have DCL James and Richarlison too 🙂

      1. OverTinker
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Haha

  12. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Werner out for DCL for a hit? Yes or no?

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No

    2. Keep Calm and Play On
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nope

    3. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ugh

    4. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not with CHE play WBA next GW3

    5. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bring in Pereira, Diagana, Rodriguez, Keane and Rich while you're at it

    6. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Hmm captain material next GW

    7. Clam. ☘️
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not a chance.

    8. yalala
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He has West Brom next week

    9. shaunyjames
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Only for a -8 or -12

    10. GROBARI
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No way

    11. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I did this before GW2

    12. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No. Relax and watch how this GW unfolds first.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks lads

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

    Goal aside, how was Pereira today anyone?

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Awesome

  14. Pedram
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is it wishful thinking if i'm secretly hoping for a Leeds cleansheet in this match?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nope, and I'm backing that up with Meslier and Ayling.

  15. KGJ United
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Does anybody know the id of the FFS mods league?
    Cheers

      1. KGJ United
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Just to use the opportunity to say thank you for the livefpl page.
        Awesome work.

    1. KGJ United
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks lads

  16. yalala
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Do people get banned for offensive team names?

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

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

      Eventually, I think so. I was asked to change my team name three times last season. It wasn't even offensive, it was just political.

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No, they blank your team name and expect you to change it.

    4. Soto Ayam
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No, they just change your team name

    5. AIRMILES
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      This was in the email I got from them last season:
      Please note that if a name could potentially be considered offensive by others in the game then it will be changed.
      If you repeatedly choose names which are deemed offensive then your account will be deleted, please keep this in mind
      when choosing a name for your team. We will not enter into correspondence over individual names.

      1. yalala
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Interesting, cheers

  17. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Just did Auba, JWP to Fernandes, JRod for a hit.
    Don't care anymore.

  18. mgilbert86
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is GW3 a good time to wildcard if you plan on early? Seems you would be able to see man city and utd play and fixtures turn for a few teams to good and bad.

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah, definitely. Teams with Everton and Salah are flying. Season could be over before it starts

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        With 36 GW’s to go, yeah sure

    2. Clam. ☘️
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Supposedly either GW3 for fixture swings, GW4 for close of the transfer window or GW10 for fixture swings.

      However, I believe it should be held until a point at which your team needs an overhaul.

      If unsure, sleep on it and reconsider on Monday morning.

      1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Price rises can force your hand

    3. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Doing my WC Draft as we speak.

      Hows it looking?

      McCarthy / Steer
      VVD, Justin, Holding, Lewis , Mitchell
      Salah, KDB, Bruno, Podence, Elneny
      Werner, DCL, C.Wilson

      Cheers

    4. Hairy Potter
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      WC totally depends on your team and who you want in/out. There is no one size fits all.

  19. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Chelsea play WBA WBA next. Keep or sell Havertz for James?

    1. shaunyjames
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      See how he plays this GW

    2. mgilbert86
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think we need to give Havertz some time to adjust, I think we will want him at some point this season, just not yet for me

    3. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      See if he remembers how to kick a ball today

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        (Tomorrow)

    4. Athletic Dildao
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wait to see how he performs tomorrow.

    5. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He and Werner will surely turn it on against these Baggies.

  20. shaunyjames
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Auba + Zaha to Hames + KDB/Raz looks mighty tempting

    1. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah looks good

  21. Hairy Potter
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Saliba to Keane for a hit paid off at least.

  22. T.Henry14
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Pereira good, now I expect from Mitros some goals.

    I have a problem to bringing in some Everton assets.

    Ramsdale
    TAA, Tierney, KWP (Mitchell, Taylor)
    Salah, Auba, Rashford, ASM, Pereira
    Werner, Mitros (Brewster)

    No room for James/Calvert/Richa..

  23. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Rodrigo starting for Leeds.

  24. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    James Rod 40k in already, DCL 60k ... price rise ls incoming so fill your boots

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Triple rise even

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Requires hits, no can do

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        you are the hit king though 😉

    3. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Should target WBA not Everton 😀

  25. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Andy over 100 pts already and top of the mods and contributors league..

    Granville above Mark too.

    #scenes

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      wow, 100 points from one game this week ... which 6 did he have ?

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

      do you have a link to their league?

  26. thehodge
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Over 10 seasons of FPL and if Telles signs I’ll see my first ever team name change

    “Telles Bingo”

    1. Geriatric Unathletic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Telles vision

  27. Hairy Potter
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Player watch definitely on Werner this weekend as could score big next weekend.

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Or blank?

  28. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Jules Breach is delightful

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Fit as fiddle

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

      What did she do this time lmao

  29. el polako
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    As a Digne and James owner I feel somewhat not fully satisfied, like I had some fun but didnt climax.
    Thinking about it, it must be tough for my wife.

  30. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Magnus has DCL and James too. He knows. It will be very difficult for Mark to best him his season

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      *best = beat

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

      Mark vs Magnus is the most exciting part of FPL this year

      1. 900-Years
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        can given ID Magnus ???

    3. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Very very early days