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16 August 2014 5665 comments
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With the purr from the Gylfi Sigurdsson bandwagon in our ears, Fantasy managers will now be looking to a batch of three o’clock kick-offs for similar targets. A quintet of afternoon matches await, before Arsenal host Crystal Palace at the Emirates this evening.

Interest in the top bracket looks somewhat limited, although the likes of Stoke and QPR have become unlikely sources of budget and mid-price assets, with the performances of Bojan, Jordan Mutch and Charlie Austin of particular interest. All start this afternoon and, interestingly, Austin is partnered by Loic Remy in the QPR attack, while Thomas Ince appears to be up front for visitors Hull.

Elsewhere, Romelu Lukaku is handed a starting berth at Leicester by Roberto Martinez, despite fitness concerns. Kevin Mirallas is kept on the Everton bench with budget buy Steven Naismith earning a start. Meanwhile, down at the Boleyn Ground, Spurs start with both Christian Eriksen and Erik Lamela as expected – although the likes of Eric Dier, Danny Rose and Aaron Lennon are all on the team sheet with Ben Davies, Lewis Holtby and Roberto Soldado amongst the subs.

You can look to out Twitter feed for all the lineup from today’s matches.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. davies
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    If Luis doesn't start, think he'll come on for 20+ minutes?

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    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Probably not

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Depends what happens in the game. I don't think there are too many scenarios which would require him to come on.

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      1. davies
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        2-0 and cruising?

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  2. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Who do Palace think they are, Brazil?

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  3. ed24
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    On the TotalFPL site in the price changes section, if a player reaches 100% progress that is a 0.1m change in value, right?

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    1. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

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      1. ed24
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks

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      2. Jøssy ⭐
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Is this the calculation? So, if a player owned by 2000 managers is purchased by another 2000 he rises by 0.1%? Does this continue all season?

        If so, how does a player owned by 1,000,000 ever rise significantly in value? Because i'm sure it happens.

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  4. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Terrible chip. 😆

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    1. peetsku
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      thoughts on lamela and eriksen?

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        😯

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      2. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Me? I don't know. Didn't watch the Spurs game.

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    2. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Sauce?

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  5. Towsor44
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Sanchez well of target

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  6. Jairzinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I still think Curtis Davies is a much bigger goal threat than James Chester (although he ain't bad).

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    1. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      davies is overrated goal threat wise imo. they're about equal id say

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      You can't justify spending 5.0m on Davies when Chester is 4.5m...

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      1. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I think Davies will prove his worth over the season. Add his 3 FA Cup goals to last year's score and he'd be the highest scoring 5.0 defender by quite a bit last year.

        (Yes, Chester scored in the final too)

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        1. Tommy Template
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Chester missed a lot of the season through injury which actually Bruce loves him and they could conceivably have kept more clean sheets with him fit all season

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          1. Jairzinho
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            I do rate Chester too. I am just justifying my extra 0.5m on Davies. I still think it'll work out over the season thanks to his goals.

            Don't forget that Davies was given the armband halfway through last season over Koren so Bruce clearly rates him too!

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  7. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Berahino eh.

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  8. Wakka Wakkas
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Giroud not starting!?!?, dammit

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  9. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Should I jump on board the Siggurdson and Chester Wagons, or, hang on.....
    ......looks down.....
    ....never mind, I'm already on 'em!

    😀

    (not that I actually played Chester, but never mind.....)

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    1. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Likewise.

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  10. Gaztafari
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    What do you think the score needs to be after 65 minutes to keep Giroud on bench?

    Chester first sub!

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Not a chance he won't come on

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    2. Puzzle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      You better hope Arsenal struggle, then he will get more minutes. He will get a cameo no matter the score imo, depends how long. Sorry.

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    3. Giroud U Kidding
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      He'll come on regardless

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    4. Gaztafari
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Not the replies I was after. Mods please remove and reply again.

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    5. MITHRRANDIRR
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      3-0 Sanogo on hattrick !!

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    6. Gaztafari
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Would be a dent in Sanogo's confidence if they sub 2-0 up and he still hasn't scored even though he;s having a blinder. Clinging on here!

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      1. Puzzle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Your only hope is a bunch of defensive injuries that use up the subs. Still glimmer of hope! 😉

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  11. Stupendous
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Knee jerked Mata to Siggy for free, leaving 3.0m in bank.

    Back five of Bruce Chambers Terry Bartley Rio. YIKES!!!

    Silva. Siggy. Ramsey. Hendo. Fab
    Costa. Rooney

    Now what?????

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    1. Pea Soup
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'm knee jerking Lamela to Siggy to leave £2m

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      1. Stupendous
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Ahead of two home matches?? I suppose since he may lose place

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        1. Pea Soup
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Swansea have Burnely and West Brom at home next two...

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        2. Pea Soup
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Burnley*

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    2. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Now you sit down and reflect on a ridiculous early transfer 🙂

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      1. Stupendous
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Hahaaaa

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  12. Pea Soup
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Make it so Rambo!!!

    Make it so!!!

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  13. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Come on Palace. Just 1 goal!

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Not happening

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      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Don't be so sure...

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        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Are you watching it? Not been in Arsenals half

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          1. Chu Young Ping Pong
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            So? Doesn't mean they won't score.

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          2. Pea Soup
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Since the 11th second anyway...

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      2. Puzzle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Don't jinx it!

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Fail.

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  14. Hammers Select
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Sky Sports mom awards

    mufc vs swansea - Ashley Williams
    Leicester vs everton - laim moore
    Qpr vs hull - curtis davies
    Stoke vs villa - not confirmed my prediction delph
    Wba vs s'land - lee catermole
    West ham vs spurs - eric dier

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  15. davies
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone start Moore today?

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    1. Hammers Select
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Me 🙂 mom in sky game

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  16. RabMac
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    RM WC

    Guzan McGregor

    CHester Kaboul Terry Dier Vlaar

    Ki Siggy Larsson McGeady King

    Berahino Rooney Naismith

    19M in bank

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    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Lol

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    2. Matakuko
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Jerky.

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    3. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Already?????

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      1. RabMac
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Why not because if you extrapolate each player's points from now until end of season then there is a good chance of being number 1 at the end of the season.

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    4. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Terry is a terrible pick, 0 pts this season

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      1. RabMac
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I was thinking that. Rose then?

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      2. Jøssy ⭐
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        What!??

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    5. MITHRRANDIRR
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      is this the first? 😆

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  17. Not Irish
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Berahino a wagon worth boarding?

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    1. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      no

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    2. Frank Black
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Probably if you have a very strong MF.

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      1. Not Irish
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        And I do.

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  18. tw
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    what a roller coaster for one of my 4.5 defender spots

    nearly got Naughton - thankfully didn't
    also strongly considered chester - unfortunately didn't
    ended up with Rio...

    also was looking at kelly and chambers so one of them is bound to do something this week 😉

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  19. peetsku
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    lamela seemed bad,should i transfer him out?

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    1. tw
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      and the knee jerks start already 😀

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    2. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Keep for QPR then decide.

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  20. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Arsenal play Besiktas for Champions Leauge qualify next mid week. it explains about Giroud

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    1. tw
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Doosra has Sanogo - it explains about Giroud 😉

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    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Lol

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    3. peetsku
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      he was subbed out 61st minute..thats really bad.eriksen instead played 90

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  21. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I'm definitely getting Kelly in at some point, gonna be nailed on ain't he

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Aye, he's in mine.

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    2. Tommy Template
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldn't be so sure I noticed Mariappa isn't in the entire squad presumably still injured he will challenge Kelly but Kelly has the shirt its his to lose

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  22. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Really not planning using my FT so far. Just because Mata blanked I'm not gonna kneejerk him out. Players blank, even the best players have a bad game

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    1. Tommy Template
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'd hate to be in Sunderlands shoes next week I feel a big reaction on the way from United

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  23. Aurora
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    ALEXIS UPDATE: I think we can clearly see that Alexis possesses great control, skill and potential for the campaign, but at the moment his final ball and overall decision making has been poor.

    Of course, this is mostly due to the limited amount of time he has had to be involved in Arsenal training sessions and the time with his teammates. Moreover, as with many a new boy, I think 1 or 2 weeks will allow him to settle into the rougher premier league where every ball is contested and one has less time on the ball and less time to think.

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Early days yet, but even when/if he gets some form, I think Ramsey may well keep pace, maybe even outscore him.

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    2. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Probably shouldn't update DURING the game 😉

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  24. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    So, been out all day. Looks like all the clean sheets got benched?

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    1. MITHRRANDIRR
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Obviously when there are zero home wins

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  25. Jøssy ⭐
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    How do I add my FPL id to the site for Rate My Team? I'm new to the site, and I was under the impression I cold do so after the GW1 deadline had passed

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Probably have to wait until the first update tonight.

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  26. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Young out for siggy?

    Or am I knee jerking already 🙂

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    1. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Do it.

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    2. tw
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      everyone is knee jerking already 😀

      though Siggy was always the superior pick to young 😉

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    3. gravless
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Should have done it when you had unlimited free transfers.

      😉

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  27. Jasօn
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Please Giroud do not come on - that way siggy will come in from my bench with his points 😀

    Fat f*cking chance tho

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    1. Rivaldo Izback
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Same here :D.. don't dream 2 much 😀

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  28. Aurora
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Debuchy looking lively

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  29. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    After looking at the line ups earlier I couldn't help but think West Ham's was by far the worst

    Good odds for the drop?

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    1. Tommy Template
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      A lot of injuries at the moment especially in the attacking third. Too early to tell but certainly bottom third of the table

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  30. Aurora
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Question: If Ramey OR Alexis is on fire when Walcott returns will you look to get in Theo?

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