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25 February 2017 1942 comments
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Gameweek 26 arrives with a reduced programme of fixtures and a late start but, following the FA Cup hiatus, we will gladly take what we are given.

Fantasy managers will be focused mainly on two venues, as Romelu Lukaku and Diego Costa carry the armband expectations of many.

Everton face basement dwellers Sunderland at Goodison Park having spanked Bournemouth in their previous home outing. Lukaku destroyed the Cherries defence and will be looking to make a similar impact on a Black Cats rearguard which already suffered at his hands back in Gameweek 4 – the Belgian scored a hat-trick in that encounter.

David Moyes’ side are without Jason Denayer through illness, though Jordan Pickford returns in goal. He could be busy.

Meanwhile, at Stamford Bridge, Costa and Eden Hazard provide strong captain alternatives ahead of a clash with Swansea City.

Costa has yet to claim a double-digit score on home turf this season but faces his favourite opponent in the Swans having scored seven goals in four previous meetings. Hazard has provided five double-figure hauls at home, as he looks to follow on from his wonder goal display against Arsenal when last at the Bridge.

Elsewhere, West Brom’s array of Fantasy assets clash with Bournemouth at The Hawthorns, with the 19.5% owned Matt Phillips missing out through injury.

Finally, Crystal Palace look for a vital three points at home to Middlesbrough, while Burnley drop in on the much improved Hull City, as Tom Heaton and Edlin Jakupovic go head-to-head in a battle of two top Fantasy stoppers.

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

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  1. TOBY1
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    What are chances of Siggy staying at Swansea next season?

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      0 % if they aren't in the same division

    2. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      0%

    3. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Would love him at Liverpool for set pieces alone!

    4. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      You have to fancy he'll be picked up by a top team

      1. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Like last time? That went wrong. He's better off playing in a side where he's the best player.

    5. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Wait and see how they finish the season.

      Has had a negative experience leaving Swansea for a bigger team before, and Clement may well be the man to bring them back mid table.

      1. TOBY1
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah... Way they are playing I can see them staying up

        1. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          I think so too. The big issue is Siggy's time at Spurs was torrid. He may well be cautious about one of the top 6 if they come knocking.

          Everton could make great use of him, however.

    6. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Not that this means much - didn't he sign a new contract recently

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        yes, tied up for a few years. The grass is not always greener, as Gylfi found out at Spurs

  2. Hect.OR 98th
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Come on Lukaku. Where's the hat trick?

  3. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Bubz with 5 x Dawson 😆

  4. Jimmy Boy
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Lukaku getting involved or is it a case of Trollkaku?

  5. Lawrø
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Dawson's going off, wonder what this'll mean for Brunt...

    1. Lawrø
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      McClean on, Brunt to left back Nyom right back

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Sigh

  6. Says
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    "Fabregas denied by the crossbar" ... umm no, if there was no crossbar it still would have sailed over the goal, unless he means that the goal would be infinitely high if there was no crossbar?

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Ha, that's a good point....

  7. itwaswritten
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    No Costa goal yet. I'm FUMING!

    http://i.imgur.com/gMoi7QH.gif

  8. Stokelona
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    If McClean has come on for Dawson does this mean Chadli might not be subbed on 59 minutes?!

  9. itwaswritten
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    11 points from 7 players so far.

    http://i.imgur.com/gMoi7QH.gif

    1. itwaswritten
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      A -12 too.

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Show off!

    3. Wally banter
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Woopie

  10. The Tinkerman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Brunt moved back into defence after losing out on two assists...

  11. Champione
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Boyd lucky to stay on the pitch

  12. Sif
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Do the strikers think it's a blank game week?

  13. Jay_
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Dawson going off pushes McAuley up from 2 baps to 3

    1. Jay_
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Ignore this. Didn't count Bournemouth scoring

      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I'm sure Mark won't either when he gives McAuley CS + full baps

  14. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    8-0 Bayern

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Do Hamburger have Sutton's pie eating whale in goal?

  15. Syd.
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Bayern winning 8-0

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Tim cans & string?

  16. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Early kick-off captain...

  17. Speédy
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Get to 60 mins quick,I want all my cs

    1. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I never check my team when there's clean sheet points to he lost. Failed me on so so many occasions

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Tease me with Jaku before you take it away!

  18. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    The way my season is going, Aguero triple captain next week if theres a double has to be done

    1. Smoky Johnson
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      This

    2. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      The way you're season's going he'll be benched.

      1. Sweetboi
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Your...smh.

      2. Hybrid.power
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        You make a great point

    3. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      That's what I'm doing... will quite possibly be the last time he is in my FPL team, feels like TC on him is an appropriate send off.

    4. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Every passing second is pushing me closer!

    5. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I'd love to - when will we know if it is a dgw?

    6. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Can't see there being a double game week. It's too late isn't it?

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Already confirmed if they beat Huddersfield

  19. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Alonso's average position here will be ridiculous!! Pity he hasn't woken up yet.

    1. Speédy
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      He will score soon,and haz will set him up

      1. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I like you 🙂

    2. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Not watching the game but just checked the position map, he's basically up top alongside Haz and Costa

  20. The Wise Owl
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Hazard and Mane in for a -4 this GW. Currently on 6 points.

  21. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Lookman off
    Mirallas on

  22. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Mirallas on

  23. *sigh*
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Phillips to Sane (C) done!

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Lukaku 》Aguero, Alli 》Sane.

      1. *sigh*
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Thinking two games from Sane but you never know. Has looked great last few games and will probably TC if the double is confirmed.

  24. Sandy Ravage
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Jonjo! the Toon comeback is on

    1. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Here we go 🙂

    2. *sigh*
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Gettin!

    3. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Sounds like a great game

  25. Syd.
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    60 minute marked reach

    CS added

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      2 more points for Lukaku. Wahey.

    2. *sigh*
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Guess what happens next

  26. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Forshaw off
    Guediora on

  27. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Glad I benched Hazard to be honest.

  28. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Cabaye off
    Mcarthur on

  29. The Mighty Hippo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Scotland 29 - Wales 13.
    Full time 🙂

    1. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Well done jocks

  30. Can’t beat em so&hell…
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    When will we find out about City's double gameweek for sure?

    I could really do with making the changes today...

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      As soon as their game vs Hudd ends

      1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        If they win it is a dgw right? Sorry if I'm stating the obvious

        1. MTPockets
          9 years, 5 months ago

          yep

    2. MTPockets
      9 years, 5 months ago

      weds

    3. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Wednesday this week.