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3 May 2015 2870 comments
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The world expects the 2014/15 Premier League champions to be crowned this afternoon, as Chelsea host Crystal Palace at lunchtime, requiring a win to seal the title. Elsewhere, Tottenham Hotspur locks horns with Manchester City in the tea-time kick off as firm underdogs, given that the Sky Blues emerged victorious in seven of their previous eight meetings.

For Fantasy managers, the day is all about the clash of the captaincy candidates, as Eden Hazard and Sergio Aguero go head-to-head: the outcome could well have a significant impact on the Gameweek.

Having drawn successive blanks in the Blues’ double, Hazard will look to end the campaign on a high note when the Eagles pay a visit to Stamford Bridge – the Belgian has scored in his last two home outings. Cesc Fabregas fared slightly better in Gameweek 34, notching his 18th assist of the campaign, while Chelsea’s high-ownership defenders will be favoured to deliver a fourth clean sheet in five.

Spurs will not be relishing the clash with Manuel Pellegrini’s men, considering the North London club have shipped 15 goals in their previous three meetings. A fit and firing Aguero (four goals in three) tops the list of Mauricio Pochettino’s concerns, particularly when the Argentine frontman bagging seven of those 15 goals. Nacer Chadli (two goals in as many matches) is the hosts’ form player, with Harry Kane registering a solitary goal in his last four starts. Kane’s owners will be hoping that his quest for the Golden Boot will inspire an upturn in fortunes today.

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  1. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Any chance of Aguero and Kane scoring 23 points between them?

    1. ellelelle
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Nah it's definitely going to be Silva and Kane.. 15 pointers a piece. Aguero blank.. sorry about that 😉

    2. ebow14
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Let me just look into my crystal ball...

      1. ebow14
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Nah, aguero hat trick but a kane red

  2. Davido989
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Never seen Fabregas smile so much

    1. The Machine
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Whe he won the world cup

    2. Charlie&TheLads
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Stalk much.........

  3. JJO
    11 years, 6 months ago

    I hope Pulis was watching this and taking notes
    He has to play a little more tactic if he wants to win league next year

    1. No Luck
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah he needs to play more defensive midfielders

  4. Brian (Not the Messiah)
    11 years, 6 months ago

    have Hazard winning goalscorer BPS been added already?

    1. Billy Gilmore
      11 years, 6 months ago

      No, but attackers always lose BPS for dispossessions etc so don't expect any baps.

  5. tm245
    11 years, 6 months ago

    It is undeniable that Hazard has been absolutely world class this season. By far the brightest star in that squad -- I hope he can keep producing seasons like this one as he was a joy to watch.

    1. Nickofoz
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Agreed. As you said, an absolute joy to watch.

      It's saying something when you enjoy watching a highly captained player when you don't captain them 😀

    2. Ziro Becomes One
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Not just in the squad. The whole league. Indisputable.

  6. Sz21
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Hazard, Fabs and Terry..

    Not 1 bonus point between them.
    Time to ship Fabs at least I think..

  7. Judas
    11 years, 6 months ago

    It's Aguero time.

  8. Rhae
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Chelsea deserves this, and overall this season they have been the best team by a mile.

    1. kalmoffit
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Agreed. Losing Costa and Remy has forced them to change tack. None of the others could even dream about racking up the clean sheets like Chelsea have.

  9. sminkypinky
    11 years, 6 months ago

    No Navas on the bench?

    1. kalmoffit
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Looking like a v defensive City lineup

      1. sminkypinky
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Yep.

  10. Wilshere Knowledge
    11 years, 6 months ago

    So do non-captainers want Aguero to score? Or is it pretty much irrelevant.

    1. FPLEL
      11 years, 6 months ago

      16% captaincy in the top 10k. So yeah, a blank would be nice for non-captainers.

      1. Fresco
        11 years, 6 months ago

        11.2% in top 10k don't have him. Pretty much irrelevant what he produces for owners who captained Haz

    2. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Probably slightly prefer him to blank. In top 10 k, 12% don't own, 16% captained

    3. kalmoffit
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Probably same as Hazard non captainers. Would want him to score but not too many.

    4. Wilshere Knowledge
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks guys. Doesn't matter much either way, so can just enjoy the game! 😀

  11. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Chelsea best team in league over the season although Arsenal not far behind now.
    However. I would now pay to watch that dirge every week, not very entertaining for the neutral.

    1. Ziro Becomes One
      11 years, 6 months ago

      You a gunner?

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Neutral.

    2. Ziro Becomes One
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Agree totally on that btw

    3. Optimus.
      11 years, 6 months ago

      You would now pay? 😉

      1. Ziro Becomes One
        11 years, 6 months ago

        😆

      2. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Doh.
        *NOT*

    4. Dr Dream
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I agree...not much between them. Maybe the rest of the prem will underestimate just how good Arsenal have been since they shook off those shocking injuries. They could still do with a little more steel at the back though.

  12. Kshitiz Basnet
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone think that Cech will start next 3 matches?

    1. Rhae
      11 years, 6 months ago

      he has every chance . he is chasing CS record

      1. Kshitiz Basnet
        11 years, 6 months ago

        How many CS does he need?

        1. Rhae
          11 years, 6 months ago

          1 or 2 i guess

  13. kalmoffit
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Congratulations Chelsea

  14. Davido989
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Chelsea's record in all competitions this season.

    Played: 51
    Won: 35
    Drawn: 13
    Lost: 3
    Goals scored: 105
    Goals conceded: 42

    1. OPTA FPL
      11 years, 6 months ago

      wrong?

      1. OPTA FPL
        11 years, 6 months ago

        2 lost in the league, 1 in FA (or Capital One), 1 vs PSG (home game)

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          11 years, 6 months ago

          They drew both games against PSG.

          1. OPTA FPL
            11 years, 6 months ago

            my bad...

        2. Rhae
          11 years, 6 months ago

          never lost against PSG. it was a drawn game

        3. FPL Daniel
          11 years, 6 months ago

          We didn't loose against PSG

  15. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 6 months ago

    WE WON THE LEAGUE!
    WE WON THE LEAGUE!
    WE WON THE LEAGUE!
    WE WON THE LEAGUE!
    WE WON THE LEAGUE!
    WE WON THE LEAGUE!
    WE WON THE LEAGUE!

    1. FPL Daniel
      11 years, 6 months ago

      WE WON THE LEAGUE!
      WE WON THE LEAGUE!
      WE WON THE LEAGUE!
      WE WON THE LEAGUE!

      KBTBFFH!!!
      WE WON THE LEAGUE!
      WE WON THE LEAGUE!
      WE WON THE LEAGUE!
      WE WON THE LEAGUE!

      1. Ziro Becomes One
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Shut up.

    2. Davido989
      11 years, 6 months ago

      You're good but I don't think you're good enough to slip and hand it to a rival for banter

    3. Wilshere Knowledge
      11 years, 6 months ago

      They*

      😉

    4. Rhae
      11 years, 6 months ago

      WE WON THE LEAGUE!
      WE WON THE LEAGUE!
      WE WON THE LEAGUE!
      WE WON THE LEAGUE!
      WE WON THE LEAGUE!
      WE WON THE LEAGUE!
      WE WON THE LEAGUE!
      BLUE IS THE COLOR
      #KTBFFH

    5. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Well done . Congrats lads

    6. Rains of Castamere
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Get off the internet and get to a pub with your mates

  16. FPL Daniel
    11 years, 6 months ago

    In hindsight me hoovering over transfer button Fabs to Ramsey should have finished with making the transfer

    1. Flycroft
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Suck it up

      1. Charlie&TheLads
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Fantastic word play

    2. Fitzy.
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Shouldn't be vacuuming the house that close to the deadline.

    3. Perthite
      11 years, 6 months ago

      The vacuum cleaner wouldn't have helped.

    4. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Many here can say the same....you're not alone.

  17. Captain Shirokov
    11 years, 6 months ago

    It's alright lads, Chelsea have won the league, it's over.

    http://bsalert.com/f-store/toxic_baby_shampoo.jpg

    1. Somalion
      11 years, 6 months ago

      A lot of people congratulating them actually.

      Need a tissue?

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Chelsea aren't exciting enough for that.

        1. Somalion
          11 years, 6 months ago

          😯

          I hear the sounds of cannons ringing in the distance!

      2. Captain Shirokov
        11 years, 6 months ago

        http://bsalert.com/f-store/toxic_baby_shampoo.jpg

        NO MORE TEARS SOMALION, NO MORE TEARS

        1. Somalion
          11 years, 6 months ago

          I'm just so damn emotional!! Milk was a bad choice.

  18. Woy of the Wovers
    11 years, 6 months ago

    It's Bentaleb time!!!

  19. Piggs Boson
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Winning team

    ..........................Courtois
    Ivan - Terry - Zouma - Cahill - Azpilcueta - Luis
    .........................Matic - Mikel

    .
    ............................Drogba

    .
    Congrats Chelsea.

    1. Piggs Boson
      11 years, 6 months ago

      And Fabregas...

    2. FPL Daniel
      11 years, 6 months ago

      jUUUUHUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!

    3. Venom Snake
      11 years, 6 months ago

      😆

    4. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Mourinho. Legend.

    5. Mull
      11 years, 6 months ago

      With Hazard on the 10m diving board.

    6. FPLEL
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Hahahaha.

  20. Venom Snake
    11 years, 6 months ago

    I hate hearing Hazard talk

    1. Captain Shirokov
      11 years, 6 months ago

      He hates you too

    2. Royal5
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Drobga was equally bad.

  21. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 6 months ago

    So rest time for a lot of chelsea players right?

    1. The Enlightener
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Probably Remy will finally get back in.

  22. Numb
    11 years, 6 months ago

    So, Hazard and Speroni lose / gain BPS for missing / saving the penalty???

  23. Richd
    11 years, 6 months ago

    I only know one Chelsea season ticket holder. Kudos to him (& his dad)

    1. Numb
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Why kudos to his Dad?

      1. Richd
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Season ticket holder too. Don't know him though.

        1. Numb
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Ah right.

    2. The Gambler.
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Kudos for what? Putting up with boring football for past 4 months?

  24. Richd
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Recent wildcarders with two Chelsea defenders and skrtel who saved a transfer.

    What's your moves this week ? Considering they play each other.

    1. FPL Daniel
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Martin has to go for me due to money constraints

      1. Richd
        11 years, 6 months ago

        So keeping double Chelsea defence for Pool?

    2. Venom Snake
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Ivan downgrade, Sterling to Sanchez

      1. Richd
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Keeping skrtel in ?

        Ivan has to go for Sanchez

        1. Venom Snake
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Keeping Skrtel as I still have faith in pool defence

      2. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 6 months ago

        I like it and may emulate, but then we are stuck with fab and hazard who may not play or play full match. So many decisions now.

        1. Venom Snake
          11 years, 6 months ago

          I have double defence, no Cesc.

          I can either to Ivan to Kosc and get Sanchez, or a different defender and get Sanchez + Ozil/Ramsey

    3. Kno
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Probably have to drop ivan if I want to afford sanchez.

      Looking at something like vardy -> giroud, sterling -> sanchez and ivan -> 5 ish defender

  25. Tony Yeboah
    11 years, 6 months ago

    awesome interview with hazard there.....such a cool guy.....perfect attitude for a world class palyer

    1. FPL Daniel
      11 years, 6 months ago

      +1

  26. SweeSwee
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Aguero captainers, how much are you looking forward to this?

    1. FPL Daniel
      11 years, 6 months ago

      2 goals
      1 assist
      max BP

      1. SweeSwee
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Minimum

      2. FPLEL
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Yes please.

    2. OPTA FPL
      11 years, 6 months ago

      2

    3. Richd
      11 years, 6 months ago

      i am more excited about this than my curry later. And I bloody love a bhuna

    4. money face bandwagon
      11 years, 6 months ago

      1 goal+assist and 3bps will suit me fine.

  27. lifes a pitch
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Any baps for azpi?

    1. Exeter Gently
      11 years, 6 months ago

      3

      1. lifes a pitch
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Ta

    2. Numb
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Naturally

  28. money face bandwagon
    11 years, 6 months ago

    boring boring chelsea gw34

    eriksen->fab -4?
    mad not to captain hazard on a DGW

    boring boring chelsea gw35

    hazard(c) is the safe choice

  29. Valar(Keith)
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Cant quite believe i dint do Remy to Giroud for free 😯 .. Hate the sight of him in my team

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Who do you get of the bench? 😀

      1. Valar(Keith)
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Phillips 🙁

    2. Venom Snake
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Wish I went with Benteke then switched to Giroud before the double. Oh well, maybe Giroud has s blinder.

      Or he doesn't play and I grt Albrighton off the bench lol

  30. Richd
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Duff was a great bench warmer.

    1. Richd
      11 years, 6 months ago

      And a worse top of page. Oops

    2. money face bandwagon
      11 years, 6 months ago

      my rival has him off the bench for moreno

      1. Dušan Citizen
        11 years, 6 months ago

        I am not your rival!

        1. money face bandwagon
          11 years, 6 months ago

          as a moreno owner i feel u