Results:

Arsenal v Leicester: 4-3

Everton v Stoke: 1-0

Southampton v Swansea: 0-0

Chelsea v Burnley FC: 2-3

Crystal Palace v Huddersfield: 0-3

Watford v Liverpool: 3-3

West Brom v Bournemouth: 1-0

Manchester City v Brighton: 2-0

Tottenham v Newcastle: 2-0

Manchester United v West Ham: 4-0

My team:

Game week rank: 421,559, Overall rank: 421,559

GK and defence:

My defence was fantastic this week, with all four of them keeping clean sheets and getting 3 bonus points in the process, totaling to 27 points. Bertrand (5.5) and Cedric (5), both from Southampton, were great as well as Foster (4.5), from West Brom, and Kompany (6.0), from Man City, with all three of their teams being excellent defensively.

Midfield:

My midfield was mediocre this week, especially Kevin de Bruyne (10.0) and Zaha (7.0) who got 3 and 2 points respectively. Zaha and de Bruyne had great fixtures, playing against newly promoted teams, but they both failed to get any attacking returns. Kevin de Bruyne was particularly unlucky as he created multiple big chances but his strikers didn’t capitalise. Willian (7.0), from Chelsea, was serviceable as he registered 1 assist and 1 bonus point, totalling to 6 points. The standout from my midfield was Mkhitaryan (8.0) who assisted twice, scoring 11 points.

Forwards:

It may seem as though Jay Rodriguez (6.0) did nothing, as he only got 1 point, but he played very well, as he had 3 shots on target, doing everything except scoring. Romelu Lukaku (11.5) as captain was an excellent decision, as he scored a double against a poor West Ham side. Harry Kane (12.5) didn’t deliver as he scored 1 point, but was unlucky not to score, as he hit the post towards the end of the game.

Transfers:

I’ll try not to use my transfer this week, and instead save it for next week.

Analysing the Results:

Arsenal v Leicester (4-3): Arsenal’s defence was atrocious as they conceded 3 goals, they don’t look like keeping any clean sheets until their main two centre-backs, Mustafi and Koscielny, are back. When they are back, I’d highly recommend getting Sead Kolasinac (6.0) who was great going forward, and solid defensively. He registered 1 assist whilst playing at CB. Lacazette (10.5) will also be a great option this year if he is given opportunities by his midfield. He registered 1 goal on Friday. Ramsey (7.0), will be a great option if he stays fit, this was shown on Friday when he scored one goal.

Jamie Vardy (8.5), looks like a great option once Leicester’s fixtures improve, he scored twice in their game, I’d avoid him for now.

Southampton v Swansea (0-0): Both defences were solid, with both teams keeping a clean sheet. Southampton have a great run of fixtures and I’d highly recommend investing in Cedric (5.0) , Bertrand (5.5) or Yoshida (5.0). Yoshida was on free kicks so may pick up some attacking returns. Their attack lacked the clinical touch so I’d stay clear of their attackers until we see who performs.

Tammy Abraham (5.5) was the only threat for Swansea, but I’d stay clear as they don’t look like scoring many goals. Keep an eye on Tom Carroll (4.5) who is playing in an attacking position and is on set-pieces and corners.

Watford v Liverpool (3-3): Mane (9.5), Salah (9.0) and Firmino (8.5) all look like great options with all three of them getting some form of attacking return. Salah especially looks like one to buy as had the most touches and shots in the box out of any midfielder this week. Firmino is also on penalties and thus holds great value. Although their attack was exceptional, I’d avoid all of their defenders as they were terrible, conceding 3 goals.

I’d also avoid Watford players for the time being. Once fixtures improve, Holebas (5.0) may be a great option, as he is great from set-pieces and racked up an assist from a corner on the weekend.

Everton v Stoke (1-0): Rooney (7.5) scored a goal on the weekend but I’d avoid all of their players for the time being due to their tremendously difficult fixtures. I’d also avoid all of Stoke’s players as they are going to be in a relegation battle this year.

Chelsea v Burnley FC (2-3): Chelsea were heavy favourites to win this game, but they were given 2 red cards which ultimately led to them losing the game. New signing Morata (10.0) looks like he’ll have a good season, scoring 1 and assisting 1. Willian (7.0) also picked up an assist and defender David Luiz (6.0) scored a goal. I’d avoid all Chelsea players though until Hazard and Pedro are back.

Burnley scored 3 on the weekend but I’d avoid them as they won’t be playing a team with 9 men every week.

Crystal Palace v Huddersfield (0-3): This result came as a massive surprise as newly promoted Huddersfield were definitely not expected to win. Mounie (6.0) was excellent, scoring 2 goals for Huddersfield. If you are looking for a budget striker, he is the one to buy. Crystal palace were both offensively and defensively very poor and if things don’t change soon, Zaha (7.0) will be leaving my squad. Loftus-Cheek (4.5) and Fosu-Mensah (4.5) from Crystal Palace were bright sparks in a poor team display. They played great football and will become great fpl options if Crystal Palace pick up their game.

West Brom v Bournemouth (1-0): West Brom were very solid defensively and I would highly recommend buying their defenders with their upcoming run of ‘easy’ fixtures. Hegazi (4.5), scored a goal and registered 15 points and looks like a great option from the Baggies backline if he can become nailed on. Foster (4.5) was solid and I would recommend him as a budget goalkeeper. Jay Rodriguez (6.0) was very unlucky not to score on the weekend. He had 3 shots on target, but none of them went in.

Manchester City v Brighton (2-0): Man City were solid on the weekend but they were nowhere near perfect. On another day, they would have scored more. Jesus (10.5) and Aguero (11.5) scored 1 and 9 points respectively, but on another day, they both could have had braces. They were both dangerous and looked like scoring. Kevin de Bruyne (10.0) failed to register any points as no one could put away his assists. Their backline was solid and Kompany (6.0) looks like a great option.

I’d avoid all Brighton players until we see who performs, Knockaert (6.0) is one to watch.

Tottenham v Newcastle (2-0): Spurs were poor in the first half, but improved mightily in the second half. Eriksen (9.5) was solid as always, creating two assists and Alli (9.5) was serviceable as he scored. Kane (12.5) didn’t have the best of games as he scored 1 point, but on another day he would have scored at least one goal. Tottenham’s defence was solid as Newcastle didn’t look like scoring. Davies (5.5) was excellent, creating chances and scoring.

For Newcastle, Atsu (5.0) was very dangerous and looked like he could score, fellow team mate Gayle (6.5) did nothing and was poor the whole game.

Manchester United v West Ham (4-0): Mkhitaryan (8.0) was fantastic as he was free to roam around and play everywhere. He will be a great option this year. Pogba (8.0) scored once and was excellent, making runs and playing towards the attacking end of the pitch. Lukaku (11.5) was exceptional, scoring a brace and looking dangerous the whole game. If you don’t have Lukaku, bring him in immediately. Defensively, they were solid as De Gea (5.5) was rarely tested.

West Ham were poor, creating hardly any chances. I’d stay away from them until their fixtures become better.