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Antonio the most-owned player on show for West Ham v Leicester

Fantasy Premier League’s (FPL) second-most popular forward, Michail Antonio (£7.6m), starts as West Ham United take on Leicester City in the first Monday night football fixture of the new season.

There are no real shocks in either line-up, with both sides unchanged from Gameweek 1.

At West Ham, Vladimir Coufal (£5.0m) and Aaron Cresswell (£5.5m) both start in defence, with Jarrod Bowen (£6.5m), Said Benrahma (£6.1m) and Pablo Fornals (£6.0m) lining up behind Antonio in David Moyes’ 4-2-3-1 formation.

Arthur Masuaku (£4.5m) remains out with a knee problem.

As for Leicester, Harvey Barnes (£7.0m) – owned by 11.3% of FPL managers – starts for the visitors, alongside James Maddison (£6.9m), Jamie Vardy (£10.5m) and £4.0m defender Daniel Amartey.

Ryan Bertrand (£4.9m) is still unavailable due to the positive test that also caused him to miss last week’s match with Wolverhampton Wanderers, while new signing Jannik Vestergaard (£5.0m) has picked up an injury in training and is not included in the squad.

Kick-off at the London Stadium is at 20:00 BST.

Be sure to join Scout regulars Gianni Buttice and Seb Wassell for our Matchday Live watch along, as they cover all the FPL action from West Ham v Leicester, live at 19.45 BST:

MATCHDAY LIVE WATCH ALONG

GAMEWEEK 2 LINE-UPS

West Ham XI: Fabianski, Coufal, Dawson, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Rice, Soucek, Bowen, Benrahma, Fornals, Antonio

Subs: Areola, Baptiste, Fredericks, Diop, Johnson, Coventry, Noble, Lanzini, Yarmolenko

Leicester XI: Schmeichel, Pereira, Amartey, Soyuncu, Thomas, Ndidi, Tielemans, Perez, Maddison, Barnes, Vardy

Subs: Ward, Castagne, Choudhury, Soumaré, Dewsbury-Hall, Praet, Albrighton, Daka, Iheanacho

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2,615 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Ady87
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Tang, Dier or Sanchez?

    Doing Shaw/Toney > ?/Antonio

    Will Nuno bring Doherty in from the cold for Tanganga?

    1. Ady87
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Any Spurs fans around?

  2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Benny and Antonio is a real nice double up. Highly recommended!

    1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      This 🙂

    2. Podge
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Only having Antonio cost me 80k places tonight 🙁

      1. Ady87
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Only having Benny cost me 55k

      2. Weeb Kakashi
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Antonio has EO more than 100?

    3. Firminooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Stop it.

  3. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Antonio has saved my gameweek.

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Anyone relevant has him so no big deal really

  4. SADIO SANÉ
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Is Ivan Toney a better pick than Antonio?

    1. Maeki2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      who?

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Not at the moment.

      But Toney's time will come.

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Next season in championship

  5. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    20/21: GW2 OR = ~3,740,000
    21/22: GW2 OR = ~85k

    I don't hate this game anymore (yet) 🙂

    1. FPL_trail_runner
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      whats your points total?

      1. Threat Level Midnight
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        What's yours, link team

        1. FPL_trail_runner
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          On about 174, with Benrahmas haul 1st on my bench. Would be 186 if i had any sense

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

        Should be 186

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

          Gw1 121 rank 3200
          Gw2 80 rank ????

  6. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Barnes > Benrahma will be so hard to avoid

    1. Dutchy
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      just did it mate, feel great

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I’m doing it

  7. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    One of the best MNFs, just a shame Antonio's EO is so high.

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      30% ownership

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        EO.

        Anyone relevant owns him, not much gain.

        1. Scholes Out For Summer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          lol did you just call 70% of the game irrelevant?

          1. Nanoelektronicar
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            If so many around you have him, there's no gain.

  8. borat
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Antonio should be the first choice st for England ahead of Kane

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Times are tough Borat.

      1. borat
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Have you seen Kane play at the euros. He was the slowest striker i have ever seen

    2. Podge
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Em

    3. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      But he plays for Jamaica, no?

      1. borat
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        He still has not played for Jamaica. If Southgate is serious about WC give Antonio chance and he might change his mind

    4. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Play both, Kane as the 10

    5. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Lol

  9. Viprin
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Who replaces Ayoze in the lineup vs Norwich?

    1. mezza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Iheanacho and a formation switch I would think

      1. Eh, just one more thing ...
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Not sure he has enough centre halves to switch to that formation … but maybe he finds someone to fill that back three to play two up top.

  10. OptimusBlack
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Who to get
    A- Greenwood
    B- Pogba

    1. Tcheco
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Such a tough choice imo

      Pogba is playing very high up, missed 2 huge chances in the 2 games & that’s without mentioning the 5 assists and stat about most touches in the box for United

  11. Firminooooo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Benrahma off. Thank you Lord. (Slow stream)

  12. R.C
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Imagine if HinduMonkey would have never mentioned about Benny. He'd be OR1 by now...

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

      I picked Benrahma by watching West Ham in pre-season.

      I'm sure others did similar.

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Wanted him but wasn't sure he'd start under Moyes so got Sarr instead.

    2. Noisy Neighbour
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Who?

  13. Flair
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Antonio (C) is a lock then

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

      Looks like it

    2. Podge
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yeh

  14. Tcheco
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    A. Benrahma

    B. Greenwood

    C. Pogba

  15. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    On course to finish the season on 3610 pts with no chips!

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Might make the top 100K.

  16. J to the T
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    2 FT. What to do?

    Sanchez Steele
    Trent Shaw Tsim Ayling Veltman
    Bruno Salah Greenwood Barnes Gilmour
    Antonio Ings Toney

    A). Shaw Barnes -> Livra Benhrama bank the cash
    B) Barnes -> Banhrama bank a transfer
    C) something to upgrade Toney?!

    1. adam wigan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B

  17. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Barnes. Hold OR Sell?

    1. dshv
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Sell

      Form over fixtures

    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Sell.

    3. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Sell

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

      Got to hold v Norwich

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

        Disappointing start but he can absolutely get 15 points next werk

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

      Swapping to Benny

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        No guarantee he even starts next week.....

        Think I'm selling for benny

      2. Gingerman
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Norwich next but Westham have Palace, swap with Benny very tempting right now.

    6. Rassi
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Hold

    7. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Hold.

  18. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Barnes or Torres to Benrahma???

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Torres.

  19. Dumbo-92
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Swap Mahrez & Toney (1mil ITB)

    To:

    Bissouma & Lukaku

    Or

    DCL & Jota/Greenwood?

    1. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B

    2. Podge
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B gw

  20. H-SF
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    I don't have Antonio or Benrahma. This hurts.

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Season over.

  21. ArseneAllTheWay
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    A) Tsimi & Harrison > Livra & Benrahma (-4)

    B) Just Barnes > Ben

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Still B

  22. Bartowski
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    TIL Benrahma does not cover the West Ham attack.

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Antonio softens the blow of not owning Benrahma.

  23. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Bruno or Tony captain at the weekend?

    1. Pedersen
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Ings ?

  24. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Fair play to moyes - he converted arnautovic from a wide man into a striker and now he’s done the same with Antonio

  25. N00B
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    If Tsimikas rise tonight then I can do Tsimikas & Barnes out >> Coufal & Benrahma in.
    What do you think?

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Looks good

    2. RamboRN
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Watch incase Barnes drop also

  26. -GK22-
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    2FTs but thinking Barnes and Toney to benrahma and DCL?

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Looks good

    2. Iwantmorepointsthanks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Go for it

  27. Hits from the Bong
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Captaincy on Antonio next week, who’s with me?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Plenty now, destined to disappoint.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Do you own Barnes?

      1. Hits from the Bong
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        No, I sold him after gw1

    3. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Currently on Toni but will likely change before then. Barnes to punish sellers at Norwich maybe or cowardly Bruno pick more likely …

  28. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Who goes out first - Buendia or Barnes

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Barnes

    2. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Buendia. May as well give Barnes vs Norwich now

      1. Simon69
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Buendia plays Brentford so much of a muchness.

    3. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Hold Barnes.

    4. adam wigan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      If you're undecided, could see if either will drop in price before next week and get rid of that one first. Looks like Barnes might drop if everybody on this site sells him that says they will!

  29. Scots Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Brownhill/Tsimkas/Toney -》Benrahma/Ayling/4.5

    Yay or nay?

    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yep

  30. Simon69
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Choosing Buendia over Benrahma was very silly I must say.

    1. Isco Disco
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Learned the lesson in GW1 that it was a bad move and transferred him out for Benrahma