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Mondogoal Picks – Gameweek 4

Having navigated through another international hiatus, we return to domestic action and begin pondering our Fantasy line-ups. Mondogoal’s daily and weekend contests await, giving us another opportunity to find profit.

Mondogoal is a brand new daily and weekly Fantasy Football game which, in addition to the Premier League, covers all the major top-flight leagues – Serie A, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Major League Soccer (MLS). You can play games for each one, or even global contests that span across all the leagues. Mondogoal’s contests for the Champions League and the Europa League also start next week.

Check out our strategy guide for some tips on getting started and read on for our selection guide for the weekend contests.

Saturday’s Picks
With eight encounters on the agenda, Saturday boasts a raft of Mondogoal talent. Arsenal’s clash with champions City is undoubtedly the headline act but perhaps a fixture best avoided when it comes to selecting teamsheet talent. Aaron Ramsey’s (16.3m) fitness is a concern, while City could also be without Stevan Jovetic, leaving us looking to both David Silva (11.9m) and Sergio Aguero (9.7m) when backing Manuel Pellegrini’s side. Not surprisingly, Danny Welbeck is the value option on show for the Gunners – he’s available for just 7.4m going into Saturday’s game and, at that price, is worthy of consideration if you’re backing goals for the hosts.

Chelsea’s meeting with Swansea at the Bridge is another hard-to-call contest, and with Diego Costa (12.3m) an early injury doubt again, it might be time to look to Andre Schurrle (9.7m) as a midfield prospect. We’re tipping the German for a start and to provide a major goal threat to the Swans’ rearguard. Ramires, at just 6.1 this week, also looks a bargain after netting in the Goodison win.

Ronald Koeman’s Southampton will be buoyant after the 3-1 triumph at West Ham last time out and will face a Newcastle side who leaked three at home against Palace. That spells returns for the likes of Dusan Tadic (7.1m) and Graziano Pelle (5.6m) – the latter, in particular, looks a sure-fire bargain for our front lines after opening his account at the Boleyn Ground. I also like Ryan Bertrand at 6.0m, as a defensive pick from this one.

Stoke are another side who will go into the weekend brimming with confidence – their unlikely win at the Etihad will set them up nicely for the arrival of Leicester to the Britannia and I see Mame Biram Diouf (10.4m) providing a decent differential up front following his incredible solo effort against City. There are worse picks than Victor Moses (5.9m) as a midfield enabler, while the Potters will also be backed for a clean sheet against Nigel Pearson’s men: Phil Bardsley, at just 5.4 in Mondogoal, has to be a temptation for our backlines, although for 7.1m you can acquire Ryan Shawcross and his 8.79 Mondogoal points per game (PPG) record.

Elsewhere on Saturday, there’s some mid-price value to be had from Sunderland’s encounter with Spurs at the Stadium of Light. The hosts’ Seb Larsson (7.5m) and Nacer Chadli (7.7m) for the visitors present decent options – the latter boasts an impressive 12.49 Mondogoal PPG record thus far. We also fancy Aiden McGeady (6.8m) to continue his run of form with another start for Everton at West Brom.

Sunday’s Picks
There’s an obvious clamour for Man United’s assets ahead of their Old Trafford clash with QPR. Radamel Falcao, at just 8.8m, is a huge draw who will surely tempt plenty of Mondogoal investment for weekend and Sunday contests. Marcos Rojo is a far less explosive target but he’s set to make his United debut and, at just 7.3m, offers a cheap route into a defence which will be backed to earn a shut-out against Harry Redknapp’s men.

Monday’s Picks
In contrast, few Mondogoal managers will gravitate to the assets on show in Monday night’s floodlit clash between Hull and West Ham. Having said that, new Uruguayan marksman, Abel Hernandez, is available to us for just 4.3m but, according to Steve Bruce, is likely to miss out on his debut due to work permit delays. Nikica Jelavic, at 6.3m, also offers some value here having notched a pair of goals already this season, while Curtis Davies at 5.9m looks an option for those backing the Tigers for a shut-out.

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

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  1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Liverpool forum member says:

    Have it on good faith Sterling will definitley be rested tomorrow (not sure if in squad) and team will be:

    mig
    manq
    sakho
    lovren
    moreno

    gerrard
    henderson
    coutinho

    lallana
    markovic
    balotelli

    http://forums.liverpoolfc.com/threads/363525-Pre-match-thread-Liverpool-FC-vs-Aston-Villa-Saturday-13th-September-5-30-pm-Anfield/page11

    1. rickardinho
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Bib theory at its best 🙂 🙂

      Guess it's time for you to trade Sterling back to Mata then 🙂

    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Could be Thomass for all we know.

    3. MJ6987
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Isn't he the one who is usually spot on?

    4. Not Irish
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      ITK FTW 🙄

    5. tm245
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      "Have it on good faith" is a bit less than journalistic certainty, though...

    6. JJO
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      BS as always

      1. Mull
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        They've no reason to lie about it though.

        1. JJO
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 11 days ago

          I didnt say they are lying
          They just dont know a sheet,just speculating

      2. Geordienufc1
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        100%.

    7. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      aye.like I said..Markovic, Lala and Coutinho itching for a game...could all be a load of old balls though.

      1. JJO
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Yeah why dont just play them all in one game
        And try some youngsters too in that game
        Not like its PL match,its just a closed door friendly

        1. Dr Dream
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 11 days ago

          Why do you think he bought them ?...to be expensive spectators ?

          1. JJO
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 11 days ago

            Surely not to bring them after injuries in the same game

            1. Dr Dream
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 11 days ago

              Hard to know. As a manager of new signings he is the one that goes to the board for funds to buy players...On that basis BR will be keen for them to play some game time as well, or at least in the case of Markovic and Lala...Coutinho has always been good for Liverpool and really doesn't deserve to be sidelined permanently..I can see at least two of those three playing tomorrow.

  2. - DC -
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Should I wildcard from this:

    Guzan - Foster
    Debuchy - Caulker - Cameron - Dummett - Wisdom
    Ramsey - Mata - Henderson - Sigurdsson - Ward-Prowse
    Sturridge - Diego Costa - Rooney

    To this:

    Guzan - McCarthy
    Moreno - Janmaat - Bardsley - Duff - Wisdom
    Ramsey - di Maria - Sterling - Sigurdsson - AJohnson
    Balotelli - Diego Costa - Welbeck

    Yes or No?

  3. Spatburgunder
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Repost due to speedy pages:

    Oki I've cracked it! If one of you gents would be so kind to fill in a 5.4m sized gap I'd be eternally grateful!

    Begovic

    Clyne Moreno 5.4m

    Siggy Sterling(c) Fabregas Mirallas

    Costa Aguero Pelle

    Krul Moore Naylor Quinn

    Cheers!

    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Pieters

    2. Arn De Gothia
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Colo

    3. Cravex
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      trippier

  4. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    So who are you captaining?

    Finding it tough this week.

    1. goriuanx
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Cesc probably

    2. Not Irish
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Aguero

      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        ^ This

    3. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Might not bother with one this week.

    4. SW6
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Tadic

      1. Mull
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        😯
        Love it

    5. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Rooney

    6. Tommyboy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Rooney, no jokes!

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Might end up with that myself 😕

        1. Tommyboy
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 11 days ago

          Rooney is playing on Sunday aswell. Always great having a captain play on Sunday

    7. tm245
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Rooney as all others carry too much risk or uncertainty.

    8. Spatburgunder
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Sterling Aguero VC

    9. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Seriously considering pelle

    10. VougieDipond
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Hazard

    11. Arn De Gothia
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Sterling

    12. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Falcao

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        I might be doing this 😯

        1. FantaCity
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 11 days ago

          I AM doing this - if he scores big on Sunday, everyone will get him and the chance will be gone

  5. goriuanx
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Fun fact

    Balotelli's only hatrick in the PL came against Aston Villa.

  6. Mr.K
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Sturridge -> Welbeck? I have Aguero. Do we think Welbeck will start?

    (repost)

    1. goriuanx
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Welbeck will get you a solid 2

      1. Mr.K
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Meh. Other suggestions? Not touching Balotelli.

        1. goriuanx
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 11 days ago

          Balotelli. I'm not even kidding

          1. Mr.K
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 11 days ago

            10M for a player who might score a hattrick or pick up two yellows and a red. Not my cup of tea. Most likely outcome is 0-1 goals and a yellow.

  7. ZakAFC_
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Krul, (Foster)
    Clyne, Wisdom, Debuchy, (Luis, Hutton)
    Ramsey, Sterling, Hazard, Siggy, (Davis)
    Rooney, Sturridge, Naismith

    0.4m ITB

    Sturridge to Costa for a 4 point hit?
    Davis and Luis out next week.

  8. Giovanni Giorgio
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    What do you make of Mourinho's comments on Costa?
    I want to cpt him but this uncertainty is making it difficult.

    1. Tommyboy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      He said exactly the same before his previous match vs Everton.

      1. boc610
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        they didnt have remy then and no CL game a few days later

  9. Hiphopopotamus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    With Sterling, Costa & Falcao looking a bit iffy to play a full 90 mins - I might have to captain ADM.

    Is this insanity?

    1. Tommyboy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Definitely not insanity. He is guaranteed to play and is obviously a massive threat. If I had him I'd captain him ahead of my current choice Rooney.

      1. Hiphopopotamus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Sweet. Cheers Tommy.

    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Armband has been on him all week, so no

      1. Hiphopopotamus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Sweet! Unless you're insane too... 😉 Thanks Rasping, ADM (C) it is.

  10. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Who to (c)

    Sanchez Hazard Zaha Siggy

    Ade Costa Rooney

    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Hazard

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        half tempted to go full balls out for Zaha...

    2. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Rooney or Hazard

    3. VougieDipond
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Hazard easy

    4. Walsh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      It would be nice to have Wilf captained when he nets a brace in his home debut in a stomping of Burnley 😀

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        I know..I'd love a Palace (c) for once...

        1. Rabbinton
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 11 days ago

          I dream of captaining a Palace player one day - Puncheon tempted me once or twice last season

    5. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Costa..either he is fit or not..it's what a vc is for

  11. st4rt__
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    (Repost) HELP -

    Balotelli, Sterling & Moreno or Balotelli, Sterling & Fazio/Kaboul? I really aren't sure if it's worth risking the 3 Liverpool players as I already have the 3 Chelsea...

  12. DÏLKS
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Should I WC? Already took -8 hit.

    Also got Sturridge, Ramsey, Hazard.

    1. Tommyboy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      How have you possibly taken an 8 point hit and still got Sturridge in? Who have you taken out?

      1. DÏLKS
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        I had 2 FT, used them. I cocked up and took out Costa by accident before the international break, So I had to use another one to put him back in!

        Took out Jovetic and Rooney as well as Mata and the Costa cock up above.

        1. Rasping Drive
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 11 days ago

          What a fiasco! I would WC

  13. CABAYE4
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Is Wilson nailed on for Stoke?

    1. Tommyboy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Still not NAILED but Cameron's operation has improved his chances for sure.

      1. CABAYE4
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Cheers, can't see anyone better at his price.

  14. tm245
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    HBA or Gaston in for Eriksen, or hold off?

    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Hold off.

    2. CABAYE4
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      I'd be surprised if either started.

    3. tm245
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Want to do something but nothing might be the right move this week. Cheers.

  15. Non-template FPL is for Kin…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Who else is joining me, Epic Fail and Christina with Rooney (c)?

    1. tm245
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Look up. You have some company.

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      o/

    3. Rabbinton
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      My trust in Rooney is my downfall every year but I will never learn. Rooney (c) for me

  16. JazzButcher
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Your counsel, please. Need to move Jovetic and have 1m ITB. I've been playing 3-5-2 and have Rooney as my other Forward (and Bojan). Should I take Wellbeck at 7m and bank that 2m for a move next week?

  17. Ronny Sandstone
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    If a minileague rival has played his WC this week, would it say 'played' as I suspect he's used it (lots of injuries) but says 'available' next to his transfer info, wondering it it updates after the deadline?
    cheers,

    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      It will say 'active'

      1. Ronny Sandstone
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Ahh ok thanks!

    2. The Hound
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Nope it would say active

    3. Rustic
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      it would say 'Active' if he has played it, how many transfers does it say he has made this week? if its more than 2 he could still activate it tonight for transfers already made

  18. AOK011
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    This will be one of those weeks where we lose out to the casuals. As we overthink the Costa/Sterling captain conundrum and go for someone else rather than risk it, they'll all put their (C) on one of those two and no doubt clean up.

  19. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Studge out, Sterling possibly not starting. Suddenly might not mind starting Hutton.

    1. TeddiPonza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Why you think Sterling won't start?

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Been floating around an awful lot. Disastrous if true, would have captained him.

      2. gravless
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Rumours are growing of a rest

    2. Not Irish
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Tempted to hold onto him despite being on a WC. But the fixtures are horrendous.

      1. Walsh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Not pure madness. Really have to look at keeping whichever 4.0 you draft in all the way until January WC time. I may keep Hutton too even though he will be last on my bench for the next 6ish weeks, I reckon I wouldn't play Moore during that time either, and it seems Villa defense is doing the business this year compared to Lei.

        1. Not Irish
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 11 days ago

          True. Duff was nailed on for me. But with Keane coming in I'm worried he may lose his spot. Actually thinking about going Heaton-Gilks instead.

          😀

    3. Walsh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      lol...A step too far.

  20. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Naismith (c)?

    1. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      This.

  21. anish10
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    a) di maria + shawcross

    or

    b) pieters + hazard

    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      B

    2. TeddiPonza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      B...just

  22. Aussie_Toon_Lad
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    According to the "bib theory" Kolo Toure is getting a start! Everybody jump on!

  23. Kuqi Monster
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Krul / Hamer

    Cahill / Jones / Clyne (Moore/ Rio)

    Mata / Ramsey / Siggy / Hazard (Davis)

    Rooney / D.Costa / Naismith

    1FT 0.9M ITB.

    Was planning on bringing sterling in this week, but think I'll get a replacement for Jones instead, so what do you reckon between these?

    A) Jones - > Wilson/Pieters (please specify)
    B) Jones - > Lovren

    Not sure how safe wilson is with Huth around, worried wilson may be only one bad game from getting dropped...

  24. JayBomb
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Best Def for 5.1 already have Clyne ???

    1. JayBomb
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Its tough decision

      Trippier
      Ward
      Janmat
      Pieters
      Manquillo
      Rose
      Kaboul

  25. The Chosen One...
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Melwood Muzza @The_jamin....reading this guys twitter is enough for me to hold off on Ramsey > Sterling

  26. Game of Stones
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Krul & Pieters OR Begovic & Coloccini?

    1. Aussie_Toon_Lad
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Beg & colo

  27. Geordienufc1
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    What's all this crap that sterling isn't playing (or starting) tomorrow?

    Unless he's carrying an injury, which he does not (so far as the general public has been made aware), I feel very confident in asserting that sterling is nailed on to start.

    I don't care for bib theory nonsense. Surely I'm not the only one?

    1. Not Irish
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      As you said, nonsense.

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      I agree with this but people saying bib theory is accurate. Not sure, I guess we will see

      1. Geordienufc1
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Yea I just don't see the evidence for that claim of accuracy though, it's pure speculation.

    3. getfunky
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      I'd be amazed if they rest him with no sturridge

  28. Overlordleo
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Final piece to figure out in my Wc team.
    A) Adebayor + Henderson
    B) Welbeck + Tadic
    Both will be starting every week.
    Both midfielders got good fixtures, Adebayor does however got better fixtures than Welbeck, Adebayor does also give me the option to downgrade to Welbeck while I cant upgrade Welbeck to Adebayor.

  29. Squires FC
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Mata --> Chadli done! Ft
    If mata starts now I'm gonna cry. Not one bbc pundit predicting he will though.
    Anyone else in my boat?

  30. goriuanx
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    I'm more worried about Allen not playing tomorrow than Sterling. If it's one team who know how to take Liverpool out the game it's Aston Villa at anfield.