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We make our way to Stamford Bridge this evening as Chelsea entertain Middlesbrough in the penultimate match of Gameweek 36.

The league leaders boast two of the top five most selected captains – Diego Costa and Eden Hazard have been handed the armband by 10.5% and 6.8% respectively against a Boro defence that’s shipped four goals in each of their last two road trips.

Costa delivered a season-high 16 points in his previous home appearance and is second only to Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus for transfers in up top ahead of the Blues’ Double Gameweek 37 against West Brom and Watford.

Hazard, meanwhile, has served up returns in seven of his previous eight league outings and produced six of nine double-figure returns in front of his own supporters.

Sold by over 144,000 FPL managers after blanking in both Double Gameweek 34 appearances, Alvaro Negredo returned to form with a goal and assist in last week’s 2-2 draw with Man City.

Having found the net in three of his last six matches, the Spaniard looks the likeliest to breach a backline that picked up its first clean sheet in 12 attempts at Goodison Park last time out.

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

  1. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    The abuse mark gets is embarrassing

    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Pathetic. Do they not realize they are using his site.

      1. Fitzy.
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Shameless hypocrites.

    2. Robben Mee Blind
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Hear hear!

    3. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Its terrible.

    4. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      It's all because of McAuley-gate.

    5. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Granted I do not agree that was an Alonso goal and should be a guzan og, however it is by no means fair to direct all the disappointment in the decision at Mark

    6. Lyonnais
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      People should just accept that he's one of the luckiest FPL players around 😉

      1. Bazzalona
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        You can delete the FPL part.
        He's lucky full stop.

    7. liiusions
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Is it really abuse joking about him being able to decide if a dubious goal stands or not?

      1. rivercityransom
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        it is if this many people are doing it

    8. rainy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Rather the endless RMTs than the conspiracy nonsense

    9. Jay_
        8 years, 9 months ago

        A lot of it is bitterness that the man is making money out of a hobby and passion

        1. FP El Wonky
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Yes I agree!
          Jealousy is a b**ch.
          What ever happened to live and let live? Plus you can't blame anybody for guessing the future or making a last minute captaincy change.
          People should show more respect sometimes

    10. GlasgowFF
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Hope to Jesus and Mary that Gabriel doesn't play next game as Alonso is on my bench.

      1. L S P
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        it would serve you right.

        But as a Gooner, I hope you get your wish.

      2. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Please play, Gab.

    11. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Mark work your Magic for all of us . Thata Definetly an Alonso goal 😉

      1. FFPro
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        It's quite obviously off target.

        Sutherns owns, it will be given a goal.

        Just like McAuley random points + baps. Quite clearly some dodgy stuff going on, massive conflict of interests.

        Sutherns should either quit FPL or his role for FPL.

        1. Hect.OR 98th
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Yawn. Just quit the game if you think it's fixed.

          1. FFPro
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            It is clearly fixed, did you not see the McAuley "goal" that was a foot away from his head?

            1. Mark
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 19 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              Did you not see the interview with McAuley in which he admitted the touch?

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

              Why do you continue playing then?

            3. GreenWindmill
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              Did you see the replays that came out a couple of days later that clearly showed the touch? This is astonishingly far fetched as conspiracy theories go - Mark had links with FPL, they have nothing to do with awarding goals.

        2. _Ninja_
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Alonso non owner?

          1. Rolls-Royce
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Clearly.

        3. FFPro
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Alonso has to be the luckiest FPL player in history of the game.

          My favourite one was gw21 Alonso given the second goal of his brace earlier this season when in the very same gameweek Eriksen was given an assist for the EXACT same thing. That or the assist from the throw in

          1. Begbie.
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Chill out man.

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

            Aspects of the real game are subjective. Why would you not expect the fantasy game to be partly subjective?

          3. HurriKane
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            lol sure he's rubbish and lucky to get 6 goals and 5 assists

        4. Ibracadabra
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          not obviously off target at all. Looks a line drive headed right for the post.

        5. Fitzy.
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          You should pull your head in champ.

        6. Mark
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 19 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          I hope you're not serious. I'm sitting at home watching the game with the rest of you.

          The decision on the goal was made by the goals panel in the Premier League match centre. FPL and Opta were waiting on their decision.

          1. Fitzy.
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Boot the clown mate, give him something to really whine about.

          2. Ibracadabra
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Mark - a quick word for you. You have built a tremendous site and have excellent FPL skill/instinct. That is all.

            PS - remember a decade ago the crazy bonus point decisions from the "Man in the Stand"? I think there was a year where Jamie O'Hara of Portsmouth would get 3 BPs just for showing up - week in and week out - no goals/assists needed.

            1. Mark
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 19 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              Hey Ibra...the good old days...when Barry Ferguson got 28 bonus points 😉

              1. Ibracadabra
                • 16 Years
                8 years, 9 months ago

                Absolutely LOL. I think Alex McLeish was the manager and Ferguson cost 4.5m.

                1. Mark
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 19 Years
                  8 years, 9 months ago

                  Later confirmed that the guy in the stand was related to Ferguson.

        7. FFPro
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          I've been playing FPL for nearly 10 years and there has been more controversy in this season than the rest combined. There is no consistency in FPL. The only consistent thing is that the results benefit Sutherns.

          1. Begbie.
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            The only person you should be angry with is yourself for somehow not owning Alonso.

          2. Feanor
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Then why are you so bad at it?

            1. Hect.OR 98th
              • 16 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              Yeah, not the greatest history, for a "pro".

          3. Hect.OR 98th
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            There's a lack of consistency in football. What do you expect?

            Why not run your own FPL. Not hard. You decide the points for each goal and assist and anything else you consider contentious, keep score for yourself and your league mates. Sorted.

          4. EmreCan Hustle
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            If something was really up why would suddenly happen now and not in earlier years. This is just in your head. You shouldn't let FPL affect you in a negative way.

          5. Mark
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 19 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            I'll tell you what, come to London and meet me for a beer or coffee and bring the inconsistencies with you. I'll happily go through them with you and listen to your concerns.

            I've been playing for 10 years too. I've done "okay" - do you presume I've been cheating all along? 😉

            1. GENERATION X
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              shhh the rooms bugged

              1. GENERATION X
                • 12 Years
                8 years, 9 months ago

                haters gonna hate best ignored

    12. FPL Maldini
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Worst case scenario an Alonso assist right?

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

        Worst case scenario is Alonso only ending up with one goal.

      2. grig
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Aye.

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

        Yep

      4. Fred54
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Yes. But its a goal imo.

      5. Lizard Lips
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        nope. it's been confirmed, and rightly so.

      6. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Or best case if mini league rival owns Azpi

    13. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Alonso likely to get 3 BAPS?

      1. Chucky
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        3 Baps and double rise confirmed....

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

        Too soon to say.

      3. Garlana
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Not unless he gets another goal, be generally does poorly for baps

      4. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Good chance if they keep a cs, depends on Chelsea second half goals really

        1. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Yup. For example, if Hazard scores 6 goals and Alonso gets subbed at half time, then I doubt Alonso will get any baps.

      5. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Hmm Cheers would love another goal from him

      6. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Is BPS added after 60 mins for cs?

    14. KJT123
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      OfficialFPL: After consultation with Mark Sutherns, Chelsea's second goal has been awarded to Marcos Alonso. Azpilicueta is therefore awarded the assist.

      1. Hect.OR 98th
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Yawn.

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

        He he he

      3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        He doesn't seem the cheating type

      4. Hybrid.power
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Oh shut the fck up

      5. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Tbf, Opta is giving it to Alonso as well.

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

        Leave the humour to the funny guys

      7. Sims
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Hahaha

      8. Yank Revolution
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Hooray!

    15. Aarono23
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      What is the latest news on Wes Morgan? Is he expected to make an appearance in one of the two games in the next GW?

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

        Ship for Alonso.

    16. acidicleo
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Cech Willly
      Alonso bavies monreal yoshida Stephens
      Sanchez hazard Alli sane king
      Kane jesus Barnes

      0.6 ITB 1ft (BB)

      Gtg??
      Considering KDB.. But seems hard as I have city players already..
      Any ideas on how I can get him involving a minus 4??

    17. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      FPL @OfficialFPL
      Replying to @OfficialFPL
      After review, Chelsea's second goal has been awarded to Marcos Alonso. Azpilicueta is therefore awarded the assist.

      #FPL #CHEMID

      1. FPL_Hazards
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Yaaaaaas

      2. _Ninja_
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Correct decision, intent was to shoot and no way to tell if it was going in off the back post or not.

    18. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Don't think they can prove it wasn't going in. The angle isn't conclusive. Might have curled in!

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I agree.

        *neutral Alonso and Azpi owner*

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

          😀

      2. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        We can't say for sure, I think it would have hit the post

      3. Hect.OR 98th
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        "But but but....my mini league! It's not fair."

    19. Viper
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Goal or own goal aside, I'm seriously considering captaining Alonso next gwk..

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        How do you know he'll start both?

    20. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      RC Costa would do nicely

      1. Hybrid.power
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        That would be the best

    21. Fillet-o-fish
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      GGG or Canelo Alvarez?

      1. Yank Revolution
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Canelo, amigo

      2. Begbie.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Canelo.

    22. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      After review, Chelsea's second goal has been awarded to Marcos Alonso. Azpilicueta is therefore awarded the assist.

      https://twitter.com/OfficialFPL/status/861668951591399425

    23. Astronautovic
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Pick one for 37
      A)clichy
      B)huth

      1. That Was Easy!
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I fancy clichy gets both

        1. Astronautovic
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Do u think he gets both?

      2. acidicleo
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Don't fancy either

        1. Astronautovic
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Who would u get for 5.2?
          Others r alonso monreal vertonghen stephens

    24. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      (c) already on Alonso for next week, not a chance it moves.

      1. diesel001
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        He has got his points this week. Jesus for me

      2. Astronautovic
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I a. On jesus too
        But can't decide between him and haz

        1. Astronautovic
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Am*

      3. That Was Easy!
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        They need the 1st game, then they'll put on a show at home for their second game with normal starters.

      4. Karan_G14
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        He might not even start both games if they win the title.

    25. FPL Maldini
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      High five us Alonso owners who kept him strong on our WC 😀

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        not sure why anyone would ship to be honest

      2. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I got Alonso is gw 12 and never even considered getting rid of him since

        1. Ibracadabra
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Samesies. GW12 too.

    26. Lizard Lips
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      i got a stalker, shall i phone the cops or da mental asylum! FEDOLEFAN!!! hahah

    27. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      (C)osta 😀 Alonso 😀 Hazard 🙁 🙁 😡

      1. Chucky
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        massive greenie for ya tonight.... well played..

        1. F4L
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          cheers Chucky, I needed it 🙂

    28. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      message to non Alonso owners. the question isnt really if thats a goal or not, its why the f is he not in your team. basically an inside left.

      1. Magic Bean
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Yup

    29. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      deffo an alonso goal

      alsono owner and game non watcher here

    30. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A Hazard goal or assist would round off this match perfectly.

      1. JustPark
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Alonso tripped inside penalty box and Hazard converts it. 😆

    31. Lizard Lips
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      costa over kane was so obvious, killed my 1k chances, so foolish of me.

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Lol

      2. the snazzy viking
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I couldn't because I wanted double Chelsea def

    32. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      hazard needs to step up, he's having a poor game. Too many flicks and tricks so far

      conte will get into him at ht

    33. SuperMario
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Alonso you beautiful man! Delighted went with you with a last minute change from Cahill

    34. ChampChomp
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Unless Middlesborough somehow manage to score, my minileague prospects are going to take a serious hammering

    35. Sims
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Damn sold Alonso on WC to fit Costa in

      Bitter sweet so far but bitter mostly

      1. Chucky
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        dw.. costa to score again in the 2nd half...

      2. the snazzy viking
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        All about GW37

    36. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Lovely goal by Alonso

    37. Heavy Data
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Someone make this decision for me, i think im going to lose my god dam mind.

      A.

      KDB and Llorente

      B.

      Sane and Vardy

      1. _Ninja_
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        B

    38. lordkippe
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      azpi, alonso & Hazard in this game. pretty happy so far