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Dugout Discussion – Chelsea vs Southampton

The third day of Gameweek 34 action brings us to Stamford Bridge as Chelsea entertain Southampton at 7.45pm.

Both Eden Hazard and Diego Costa return to the Blues’ first XI after appearing off the bench in the weekend FA Cup win over Spurs.

The Belgian’s goal and assist in last Saturday’s 4-2 triumph continued the form that has produced points in five of his last six league outings.

Costa attempts to address a run of two goals in ten appearances – indeed, he was the second most transferred out player for Gameweek 34, with over 136,000 sending the Spain international packing.

Pedro’s owners are left frustrated as the Spaniard’s run of nine successive Gameweek starts comes to an end this evening. Willian also warms the bench despite his Wembley double, as Cesc Fabregas comes in for the hosts instead.

Southampton, meanwhile, afford us some early scouting ahead of their back-to-back Double Gameweeks 36 and 37.

Up against a defence without a clean sheet in ten Gameweeks, Manolo Gabbiadini has the chance to catch the eye as a third forward option, while attacking midfielders Dusan Tadic and James Ward-Prowse could also play their way into our wildcard plans.

Nathan Redmond’s 6% owners are given cause for concern, however, as the winger drops to the bench for Sofiane Boufal.

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  1. Lizard Lips
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Alonso header but then hit the Saints defender and took a huge deflection into the air, changing it's course. Be surprised if that is an Alonso assist.

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Haha

    2. Lizard Lips
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Alonso and Saints defender both leap for ball, Alonso heads but onto the Saints defenders head and ball changes course dramatically.

      1. MGD
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        Already confirmed...

        1. Olee
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 3 days ago

          And they can choose to take it away.

        2. Lizard Lips
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 days ago

          Time will tell he tried to head it into that area but directly the Saints header put it looping in the air.

      2. Garlana
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        Tbh at first glance i kind of agree, could do with seeing a slow motion replay.

    3. AccountAnt80
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      If it's not I'd be very surprised.

    4. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Put them glasses on 🙂

    5. Olee
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Sholdnt count as Alonso's assist...Same sh*t that happend with Brunt earlier this teason, when Evans got the assist.

    6. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Opta have it as an regular assist - not just a Fantasy assist.

  2. Sterling is £11Mill..…
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Alonso is annoying

    1. AccountAnt80
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      I love him 🙂

  3. Rolls-Royce
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Alonso has been season keeper for me since I bought him. Never even thought selling.

    1. Sterling is £11Mill..…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      I had Alonso for ages at the start and he did well then I ditched him on WC, and now he haunts me ffs

  4. cjw176
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Would you sooner have Sanchez or Sane(with more money spent on defense)?

  5. dvdguy
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Came of Costa's hair, must be Mcauley's goal

    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      off** 😉

  6. Sif
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Alonso doesn't need clean sheets.

  7. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Cant wait to own Alonso in 2 weeks. Not owned Chelsea def all season 😐

  8. Garlana
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Fingers crossed fro Alonso assist...

  9. CloudSky
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Goal - CAHILL
    Assist - ALONSO

    Chelsea 2-1 Southampton (45+1 mins) #FPL #CHESOU

    Looks confirmed.

  10. WVA
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Top scoring defender and he now has 5 goals!!

  11. ignis88
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    lol @ Cahill robbing Costa

  12. F4L
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Alonso Haz Gabbi owner; huh, not a bad first half 😉

  13. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Alonso assist lads?

    1. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Should be.

  14. TheTinman
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Hazard assist?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      lol

      1. TheTinman
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        Nervously waiting!

      2. Annie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        Spot the Alonso owner without Hazard

    2. dvdguy
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Mcauley goal

  15. Numb
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Assist given!

    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Why wouldn't it be?

  16. Sjaugen
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Alonso A on FPL 😀

  17. Rolls-Royce
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Alonsos assist given

  18. rivercityransom
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    alonso assist given

  19. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Lol at people thinking that might not be an assist

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Has it been given?

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        Of course, not even a doubt

  20. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Best fpl players this season

    Alonso followed by king..Alonso is king..or King Alonso..whatever

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Seamus "The King" Alonso!

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        I'll give you that

  21. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Alonso, FPL signing of the season 🙂

  22. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    i said hatty alsono! jeez

    😉

  23. The Butch
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Alonso assist points added

  24. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Really need that Alonso assist as been stuck on 13 points (-8).

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Hasn't it been given for you?

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        Hehe

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Same as was on 11 (-4) here

  25. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Cahill in my team get in! Got rid of him just in my wildcard for Alonso aha let's hope it the other way next gameweek!

  26. F4L
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Gabbi looking sharp; locked in captain choice next GW

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      If he walks off around 75' I think I'll be joining 🙂

  27. SuperMane Returns
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Surely it came off McAuley for Cahill?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Oh well. Sheet happens.

    2. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      nah lukaku assist

    3. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      It reached its intended destination so doesnt matter

    4. dvdguy
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Evans assist

    5. MGD
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      Sorry but these jokes are getting old 😛

      1. Konstaapeli
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 days ago

        maybe in few seasons

  28. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Sell Lukaku tonight on wildcard to get Hazard in?
    His price might rise tonight!

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 days ago

      He's not near rising yet.

  29. BrockLanders
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Must say Alonso has been a proper beaut of a signing..

  30. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 days ago

    Why is FFF not updating live ranks?