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Versus – Juan Mata & Eden Hazard

Filed under: Members - Posted by: Mark

Juan Mata’s rapid ascent up the Fantasy rankings have left few in doubt where their allegiance lies in the Chelsea midfield. Mata’s form has stripped Eden Hazard of his “near essential” status after his explosive start to the campaign, with our sights swinging to the Spaniard and his more friendly Fantasy Premier League (FPL) price tag.

While Mata’s appeal is obvious, in this latest article for Members, we both acknowledge the rise of the Spanish playmaker, whilst identifying a trend that suggests that Hazard may yet emerge from his shadow…

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1,033 Responses to “Versus – Juan Mata & Eden Hazard”


  1. October 25 at 9:26 pm

    Intricacy says:

    Dyer –> Morrison, Nolan or Walters?

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    1. October 25 at 9:27 pm

      stupendous says:

      Morrisons fixtures look decent besides this weekend, but Newcaslte aren’t that good at the back. Nolan could do well against Wigan and Walters fixtures look great (but he doesn’t play up front anymore does he, and he’s not on pens???)

      Nolan

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  2. October 25 at 9:29 pm

    wakey says:

    Keep watching Liverpool and all i can ever see is a good team…First time i’ve seen Wsdom…he’s good…

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  3. October 25 at 9:30 pm

    stupendous says:

    Here I am now on this page, and now I have all your attentions ………..:)

    How’s this for a midfield………..

    Bale Cazorla Mata Yaya HBA

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    1. October 25 at 9:31 pm

      Nitin Nagaraja says:

      New post!

      http://www.fantasyfootballscou.....nt-page-2/

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    2. October 25 at 10:29 pm

      paulassetnicholson says:

      That is ace. Rest of your team must be bargain players thought. What is the rest of your team?

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  4. October 25 at 10:31 pm

    paulassetnicholson says:

    I think Mata will be more consistent whereas Hazard (and Oscar) will play fantastically in spells.

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    1. October 26 at 1:22 am

      Kendog says:

      Hazard French player of the year twice in a row with double figures for assists and goals last season and only gettin better… Proud owner of mata but those stats are hard to ignore

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      1. October 26 at 8:47 am

        El Magico says:

        The French Ligue 1 isn’t exactly Premier League

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  5. October 26 at 4:14 am

    Anti Top Four says:

    Any advice or feedback is very appreciated. 2 transfers but empty vault:

    Begovic
    Baines Hangeland Simpson
    Hazard Gerrard Nolan Michu
    Torres Berbs Suarez

    Foster Pienar Barnett Williams

    (Note: self-imposed limitations do not permit me from fielding players from last season’s top four teams)

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  6. October 26 at 12:43 pm

    phil.lfc says:

    is rooney really a good option?

    after the braga game i’m not that sure anymore..

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