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Saturday’s events draw to a close at the Emirates as two heavyweights collide in the tea-time kick-off.

Arsenal host Antonio Conte’s Chelsea as both sides bid to keep pace with a perfect Manchester City at the top of the table.

The big team news finds Cesc Fabregas back in the Blues line-up following his midweek brace in the EFL Cup – Oscar makes way.

Fantasy managers will be more concerned with the fortunes of Diego Costa, Eden Hazard and Alexis Sanchez.

Sanchez heads into the encounter with goals and confidence flowing, although worringly, he has failed to score in his last four league appearances in front of his home fans.

Costa has five goals for the season, notching in four of his five Gameweeks, while Hazard will be looking to break a run of two blanks having been sold by over 350,000 FPL managers ahead of Gameweek 6.

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

  1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Just as I drop Heaton for Pickford he goes and gets a 1. 🙁

    I fear Heaton now.

    1. KISSES
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Yep

    2. Tansey
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Nope, Capoue hatty

  2. Dutchboy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Benteke > Costa
    Mane > Lallana/Son

    I really wanna do this irrational move. Someone please tell me to do it.

    1. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Sorry.

      It's mad.

    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Not sure if serious. But hell no.

    3. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Costa only 1yc from a ban

      1. Dutchboy
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        If he wasn't, would it be an okay move?

        1. Jersey
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          no

  3. t4thomas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Lukaku captaincy dead for next week?

    1. Jersey
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      no

  4. J_J
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    I am absolutely chuffed today.
    Took a -12 & i still worked.
    Was on tenterhooks throughout the matches hoping that it would work.
    58(-12) with Capoue and Deeney
    Hoping for a big win for Watford
    What are the chances?

    1. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Chance for Deeney to get a pen.

      Capoue is game over.

  5. Krul Runnings
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Evening gents, found myself with time on my hands so here are my observations from the Swansea v Man City game that I was at today.

    Aguero very clinical for his 1st goal. Didnt see the ball for long periods but sticks it in the back of the net at a moments notice. Too frightening to go without, whether you're behind in MLs, have a poor rank, get him anyway if you don't already.

    Kevin de Bruyne, first half he was extremely wasteful and had a poor time of it by his standards. Despite this, he still saw lots of the ball and had a few chances from central areas. His 1st assist looked dubious, (haven't seen replays) I'm not convinced he was fouled but an assist nonetheless. His second assist was a short pass to Sterling in their own half which Sterling proceeded to turn into a goal. The 2 moments that scored him points were pretty naff but overall in the 2nd half he was electric and could've scored 2 goals. Shame about his injury.

    Sterling had plenty of chances, should've scored at least 2 tbh. Got into some good areas and at times in the 1st half he played a centre forward with Aguero staying out on the wing. City did this on 3 separate occasions, interesting. I got the impression watching him that some weeks he will be non existent and frustrating to own, but he will have games where he explodes also.

    On the whole, Swansea frustrated city, for long periods City struggled to create chances and it was only after the Penalty that drew Swansea into attack, that city really dominated.

    1. chilli con kone
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Nice summary. How well did Silva play?

      1. Krul Runnings
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Silva was his usual self, ball sticking to his feet like glue, passing nicely along the frontline. He looked more like the assister of the assister.

        Towards the end when Swansea chucked everyone forward, Silva had a few chances. But, when the game was evenly poised, Silva was further back distributing the ball to Gundogan, KDB, sterling, Aguero.

        1. chilli con kone
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Nice one thanks for that info

        2. Ser Davos
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Good info. 8.7 price

    2. PvA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      City looking on a different level and finally living up to the standard of their squad

    3. Cato Fong 你好
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Nice post, cheers 😉 What about Stones and the defence kind sir...

      1. Krul Runnings
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Stones made a sloppy pass early on which let Swansea in on goal. Recovered well after that tbh.

        I think the problem is, they seem to switch off at the back for a few moments each game. Also, Bravo was so keen to pass the ball out from the back, a few times it went wrong and Swansea had chances.

        My gut feel is that they won't keep many c/s, if I'm honest.

        1. Cato Fong 你好
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Sound man, may the wind be always at your back 🙂

    4. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Thank you for taking the time to write this.

  6. Duffo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone else holding Costa for 1 more week with Hull next?

    Tempted by Rashford/Trollaku

    2ft for the int break would be nice

    1. MTPockets
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Holding (have rashford).

      • 32chickens
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Agreed

    2. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Played AOA and Baines didn't play....logic suggests Bellerin will be subbed in?

      1. mojoindojo
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        First def sub then yes

      2. KISSES
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        You lucky sod

      3. Teddy Brewski
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        You played AOA with Bellerin on the bench!!!??? Right......

        1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          So you think that Chelsea is CS material? Right ..... Played Clyne and Baines FYI

          1. Teddy Brewski
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Playing AOA when you have Baines, Clyne & Bellerin is crazy no matter who they are playing against. Have to save it for when you have injuries or less money in your back line

            1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Lol good one - Baines didnt play in case you forgot how to read so....i would have had a 0? TROLOLOL

    3. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Ibra & Hojbjerg to Rashford & Sanchez for (-4)?

      Appreciate your thoughts!

      1. how now brown cow
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Short term definitely.

      2. mojoindojo
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Yes

    4. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      What would you do with this team?

      Cech Pickford
      Williams Lovren Pieters McAuley Amat
      Sanchez Firmino Antonio Capoue Fletcher
      Aguero Lukaku Benteke

      2.9 itb, the plan was Benteke to Costa but not going to do that with him being 1 game away from a ban, 0.1 short for Benteke + Fletcher to Rashford + Coutinho....

      1. KUNingas
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        If you have 1Ft save it

    5. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I vowed I to steer clear of Lukaku, Walcott and Liverpool midfielders, and I'm in danger of having all 3 in early october.

      1. t4thomas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, also vowed to stay clear of Lukaku and Liverpool midfielders.

        No chance of Walcott for me though.

    6. PvA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Bigger priority?

      A) Hazard
      B) Shaw*

      *I have Kaboul and Amat
      2nd bottom

      1. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Am I seeing double ?

        1. 32chickens
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Steady tiger

          1. George Sillett
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Things have moved on since then. Been to the pub with Chelsea fan son , evening hasn't ended well. How was Meadowhell ?

      2. makaveli123
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        A

      3. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        C) Ibra

    7. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Is it time to buy Lallana?

      1. how now brown cow
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        He does look good value. Let's face it, it's impossible to pick the right liverpool mid anyway and he's the cheapest.

      2. circusmonkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Yes, I got him this week for Willian, so pleased with that. Was him or Walcott but good fixtures for longer, more nailed and cheaper swung it.

      1. Arteta
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        8) *

      2. makaveli123
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Mmmmm. *Smells nice*

        1. Arteta
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Of course it does. It's sweat of success!

      3. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        That's what it's all about. No effort at all, but probably made that lads year!

        1. Arteta
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Exactly. Priceless.

      4. how now brown cow
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I might throw my work shirt at someone when I leave the office on Monday. Sure it will get the same response.

        1. Alisson WondHaaland
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          You're fired mate

        2. Arteta
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Let me know how it goes!

      5. PvA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        That's very nice of you to do

      6. mojoindojo
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        That reaction. Price less 🙂

      7. Belsunz
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        nicely done!

    8. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      What to do with Baines? My backup defenders are Friend and Love!

      1. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Keoman said he could be back for Friday's game

        1. ViperStripes
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Brilliant will save FT until pressers then at least

        2. Captain Blanks
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Sauce?

          1. George Sillett
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            I love it.

      2. Captain Blanks
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Has there been any news on him being left out? If not, wait for news

      3. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Do we know how long he's out for yet?

      4. Arteta
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Keep him.

    9. Captain Blanks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Anyone else have a problem with players names not showing up on the position map?

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        No.

        Granted I haven't tried, but still.

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Some players have that issue. At least the number helps.

        1. Captain Blanks
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Is it being sorted? Pain in the a*** when you don't know squad numbers off by heart

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Got an example this week? I haven't looked this week.

            1. Captain Blanks
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Sterling for Man city, there's loads though. Most of them i know/can work out, the others i have to google

    10. rocky7st
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Heaton, Jaku
      Baines, Valencia, Stones, Kone, Amat
      Sterling, Antonio, Firmino, Barry, Capoue
      Ibra, Lukaku, Kun

      1FT
      Save the FT?

      1. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        No

    11. chilli con kone
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Have Eveton given a prognosis on Baines yet?

      1. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        See previous posts.

    12. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      GW rank updated

      1. Tansey
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        not yet for me

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Link?

            1. Tansey
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Never mind, doesn't come up on main points page but comes up in GW history

        2. PvA
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          To to GW history and it'll appear there under GW6

          1. Tansey
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Ah that works. Thanks

        3. Jimmers
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Go to Gameweek history

      2. PvA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks TM

        1. George Sillett
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Lick Lick.

    13. Tansey
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Currently have Kun, KDB, Sterling. Which transfer looks better?
      A) KDB to Sanchez
      B) Sterling to Walcott

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        A

        1. Tansey
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Just feel that KDB is gold at the moment, other players getting all the talk but he's raking in the returns

      2. FISSH
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        a

      3. Ser Davos
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        A even without injury news

      4. Ashers74
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        A for me..

    14. FISSH
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Lamela > Lallana and Baines > Kosc

      OR

      Lamela > Coutinho and Benteke > Rashford

    15. Ser Davos
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Diomande must be exasperated at early Hull red cards...

    16. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Antonio + Deeney vs Antonio + Capoue in ML.

      Who wins?

      1. PvA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I think A

        No idea with Capoue this season though

    17. PvA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      1m GW rank so far

      Payet, Deeney, Heaton, Capoue to play

      Possible Kaboul

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Gw rank should be abolished until they take hits into account. Pointless

    18. Egg noodle
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Shaw > non playing 3.9 def
      Snodgrass > Coutinho

      Yay or nay?

      1. Teddy Brewski
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Nay. Have you seen Snodgrass's fixtures!? Unbelievable value. Transfer someone else out

    19. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Guys I have got 2 FTs
      Should i transfer hazard out now and then get him back on friday for 9.8? Is this a good strategy? 🙂

      1. cyclopropane
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        no

      2. t4thomas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        No.

        Look at their fixtures and then look at Arsenal and Liverpool's fixtures. Chuck him and get someone that's going to score.

      3. John t penguin
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Then sell him for 9.6 on sunday

      4. Alisson WondHaaland
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Surely theres something better to do with your transfers? I would ship Hazard now and not get him back if I were u

      5. JonnyOnionRings
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Only if you want to keep him. He has never been great away from home and has some tough fixtures. Not sure how he played today as I didn't see the game but I got rid of him last week at 10.2. Now he is nearly 9.8 as you say. Mad

      6. Belsunz
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        the out part is good strategy. The back in part not so much... 😉

      7. Chucky
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        cheers

      8. Arteta
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I'd sell him tonight.

    20. John t penguin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Stones has an average of 6 clean sheets a season when he starts
      So he must be due one

      1. Belsunz
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        not against spurs.

    21. cyclopropane
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Gray to Defoe

      or

      Gray to Rashford

    22. JonnyOnionRings
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      64 points with Capoue and Antonio to play. Happy that my transfers worked out. Going to enjoy this until the inevitable of bad weeks come up lol.

    23. PvA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      With the amount of players in the game now close to 4m I don't think a GW rank near 1m is even bad

      Top 1/4

      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        It's not great

        1. Slam
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          This

      2. John t penguin
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Since game started 1 million people died in developed world
        1 million have been placed in prison and 1 million have developed an illness that affects their memory
        So you are kinda last

        1. Tansey
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          That's 3 million of FPL managers gone there

      3. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        If you think so.

      4. Jamie_GAWA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Nah it's not but there is still hope.

        Rank 500k is good going by that logic

      5. Tansey
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Remove the pisstake teams, the dead teams and a lot of casuals and it ain't great. Still not awful

    24. FISSH
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      what do you prefer guys?

      Lamela > Lallana and Baines > Kosc

      OR

      Lamela > Coutinho and Benteke > Rashford