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8 May 2017 4286 comments
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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 โ€“ Diego Costa and Eden Hazard have been handed the armband by 10.5% and 6.8% respectively against a Boro defence thatโ€™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 Bluesโ€™ 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 weekโ€™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. TokyoRisingSun
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Zaha and Maguire to Ox and Yoshida?

    1. eskild
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Yes

  2. Totalfootball
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Haz to De bruyne on a free ?

    1. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Could backfire.

      1. Totalfootball
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Haz will miss the watford game most probably (if chelsea do win it before )..

        1. CloudSky
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          Might*. Not will.

  3. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Better player in real life?

    Hazard or Sanchez.

    1. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Haz

    2. FFSbet.com
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Hazard

    3. Totalfootball
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Sanchez , just coz he scores more

    4. Rum Ham
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Probably just Hazard on his day but Sanchez has had a big impact every year in the PL, Hazard was poor last season.

  4. Infamy, Infamy
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Is DDG nailed for league games?

    1. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Mou might play him in EL final.

  5. Rum Ham
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Just me struggling to get my head around the Sanchez to KdB transfers?

    Sanchez has two great fixtures on paper, more goal-scoring potential than KdB, and difficult to forget how KdB burned us for City's double in GW26.

    Personally I'm going for both but wouldn't take a hit for a sidewards move imo.

    1. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Agree people going Sanchez > Kdb are chasing last weeks points. Kdb is a rotation risk. Sanchez guranteee 180mins lest injury.

    2. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Have you watched him play? Not saying its not sideways, but Sanchez been on the decline for some time now. Cant score that much from LWB.

      1. Rum Ham
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        He naturally drops back into space especially when not played as the forward which has been the case recently, but he still created two chances that should have been buried (both Ramsey) vs. Man Utd and I'd fancy him to get a few chances against lesser opposition next week.

        Can't be overlooked.

        1. CloudSky
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          He couldnt be overlooked for some time now, yet he still doesnt do anything. Im having him but its only because of the fear.

    3. SANTACLAUS
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      As much as people keep saying this, the last 4 games sanchez has done virtually nothing and KDB has had a 12 point and 17 point game...

  6. Chicken-Mandy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Kane to costa?

    1. zelio78
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      No

    2. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Nop.

    3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Maybe

  7. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Madness to drop Hazard for KDB?

    Hazard minutes and title won is a worry. A fit Aguero would be a worry for KDB who didn't start both games in DGW27.

    Own Costa & Jesus from both sides.

    1. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Deffo wait for pressers before doing anything.

    2. Totalfootball
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Considering the same move , think Haz will miss the watford game..and KDB can fire big in the 2 home games .

    3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      No

  8. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    My defence is a mess

    Cabbelero
    Blind yoshi Stephens verts Gabriel

    Got 4.4 itb

    So gabs and blind out for which 2. All rivals have Alonso ( ouch) and most have at least one arsnal ( some have 2). Yet kompany the better option? Which 2?

    1 )kompany
    2)Alonso
    3) kos

    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      1 and 3 - no chance of rest like Alonso

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Thanks mate

  9. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Your kind thoughts???
    A). Kane to Costa tonite
    B). Sane to KDB, Sanchez to Ox; Anihebe to Costa (-8)
    C) save

    On BB, 1.6 itb
    Team: Cech Willy
    Alonso Yoshi Stephens Verty Kos
    Sanchez Haz Erik King Sane
    Kane Jesus Anichebe

    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Or Haz to KDB as above but less sure of this

    2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      I'd save

      Wouldn't lose kane for Costa tbh

      IF kun back I'd keep away from.KDB

      1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Cheers mate

  10. Totalfootball
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    What to do here ? 1 FT 0.1 itb

    Caballero Cech
    Alonso Davies Yoshi Stephens Holgate
    Sanchez Alli Hazard King Albrighton
    Kane Costa Jesus

    Haz > KDb ?

    1. Totalfootball
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      and playing BB

  11. That Was Easy!
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Gabriel > Who? Have 5.4, already have 3 Southampton. Thinking Clichy looks the best bet.

    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      You need arsnal defence somewhere with them fixtures

    2. Petr Cech the Table
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Holding or Gibbs if they're nailed.

  12. VFORVANDETA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Need DGW player.

    a)Coutinho Gabbi>Costa Capoue -4
    b)Coutinho >Fabregas (Bench Gabbi)
    c)Coutinho Gabbi > Pedro Vardy -4
    d)Other
    e)Save

    Caballero
    Alonso Company Yoshida
    Hazard Sanchez Eriksen King
    Kane Jesus(c) Gabbi

    Pickford Coutinho Stephens Gabriel

    1. Totalfootball
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Coutinho Gabbi > KDB anichebe

      1. Totalfootball
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        and play KDB

      2. VFORVANDETA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Already got 3 City.

        1. Totalfootball
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          Then e imo

          1. VFORVANDETA
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Bench Coutinho or King?

            1. Totalfootball
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              Ideally none ..
              Liverpool need to beat west ham to secure top4 and king is in great form..
              Maybe Gabbi ?
              He doesn't get more than 60 and one of the games will be against united..

              1. VFORVANDETA
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 17 days ago

                Thanks.Cheers.

  13. Bartowski
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    I have to say it's pretty sexy looking at all those DGW players lining up for the games next week.

    I know everyone else has the same but still...pretty damn sexy...

  14. Four Four Boyz
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    What do you think guys - KDB to outscore Alli by five points over next two? Head to Head question, we both have Alli. I will prob captain KDB too.

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Yep.

      1. Four Four Boyz
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Thanks mate, Think I am doing it.

  15. jia you
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Good morning guys,
    Thoughts on the below for a -8 (currently no city, have both Kane & Eriksen):

    Hennessey + Valencia + Alli to Cech + Kompany + Sane

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Yes if play BB.

      1. jia you
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Yes playing BB. I do have Gestede which is a pain but don't think it's worth a hit to take him out for a chaeapie, let him rot I guess. Cheers!

        1. VFORVANDETA
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          Cheers.

        2. jia you
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          Cech/Pickford
          Alonso/Kompany/Gabriel/Yosh/Mawson
          Sanchez/Hazard/Eriksen/Sane/King
          Kane/Benteke

          Won't be the strongest of BB but more hits prob not worth it?

          1. jia you
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            forgot Gestede haha, but he's kinda forgetable ๐Ÿ™‚

          2. VFORVANDETA
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Not worth for more hit.

            1. jia you
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              thanks yeah, will wait til after the ARS game to make transfers although I've only 0.1 to spare!

  16. Petr Cech the Table
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Will Azpilicueta start the remaining 3 PL games?

    If yes, should I do
    Valencia --> Azpilicueta for free?

  17. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Chances Gabriel will get mins vs Southampton?

    1. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Wondering the same thing, possibly but unlikely in my mind. Figuring out who to bring in for him for 37. First thoughts are Clichy or stay at Arsenal with Holding. He's been great.

      1. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Holding a good shout. Clichy id be wary got dropped recently.

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Very unlikely after the CS on Sunday.

  18. Petr Cech the Table
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    RP

    Anyone know how many players the top 10k have left to play this GW?

    1. jia you
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      I'm hanging on in there, barely, thanks to Alonso. I've three to play: Sanchez(C), Yoshi & Gabriel potentially (have Mawson off the bench if not).

  19. Moose™
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Sanchez (TC) + Yoshida + Gabbi

    Can this trio get me 27 points?

    1. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      One goal from Sanchez and he'll likely get 20+, may be close.

      1. Moose™
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Any odds Sanchez to get a hattrick? ๐Ÿ˜€

      2. jia you
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        I think 20+ goals is unrealistic, maybe 9 or 10 at best ๐Ÿ˜‰

    2. Petr Cech the Table
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      I pretty much have the same - Stephens instead of Yoshida - and I think they'll get around 17-18 points.

  20. ***Frequent Posters Cup Semi Finals Update***

    Current situations, with just Southampton v Arsenal left:

    Dingo. 98397 v Diva 49159
    Dingo = 16pts + Cech & Yoshida; Diva = Mustafi, Stephens, JWP & Gab (2pts on bench if Mustafi doesn't play)

    Karan14 1206209 v Anish_T28 338443
    Karan = Sanchez(c); Anish = 8pts (Karan has the better OR if it is a tie)

    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Dingo wins
      Karan and Anish very tight battle

    2. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Thanks for the update Jarvish!

      Going to be one hell of a match on Wednesday. Really need Sanchez to deliver!

      1. Sterling is £11Mill..…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Well u just know arsenal Southampton is going to be boring as fck like a Liverpool game

  21. michudagawd
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Thoughts on this lot? Chasing a 50 point lead in mini league. Just TC left.

    De Gea
    Holgate Yoshida Alonso
    Sanchez Alli Tadic Hazard
    Kane Benteke Jesus

    Randolph - PVA Maguire Clayton

    1 FT, 0.3 itb

    Cheers.

    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Randolph > Pickford
      TC Alonso

      1. michudagawd
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        I don't have BB.

        1. Mini Mane Mo
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          Holgate to Stephens?

          1. michudagawd
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            I'm starting Holgate so that's a sideways move I think. Might as well save, I can't see much jumping out.

            1. Mini Mane Mo
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              Stephens has 2 matches

              1. michudagawd
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 17 days ago

                I think my rival has gone for him this week so I'll have to do something different as I'm chasing a sizable lead. Would you lose Tadic for Pedro/Fab?

    2. Moose™
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Which combo for GW37:

      A. Alli + Gabbi

      B. King + Jesus

      C. KdB + Anichebe

      1. Moose™
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Reply failed

    3. FFSbet.com
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Kane TC ?

  22. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Which double up to see the season out?

    A) Hazard & Costa
    or
    B) KDB & Jesus

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      B

    2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      B
      I am doing Sane and Jesus so far

  23. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    I'm struggling to see the attraction in Holding.
    Yes he's 4m but for very good reason, he's had 450 minutes of football but started 2 in the last 4 games.
    If this was early in season then yep, he's a good 5th defender but this is the last 2 GWs of the season we're talking about and by the sounds of it many on here are BBing in 37 so what you really want is as good a bet as you can for players to start both games.
    Holding doesn't come anywhere near that in my book.
    He might start both GW37 games but it is a very big gamble.

    1. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      At 4m would you rather have Holgate.

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Nope.
        I want DGWers and ones who have the best chance possible of playing.
        Stephens is only budget one I can see, Benaloune (Leic) maybe a decentish gamble but no, I've spent a little bit more to get as safe a pick as poss.

      2. tm370
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        I wouldnt be confident in Holgate as a starter this week

        1. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          Other young boy to get a game?

    2. Lizard Lips
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      I purchased him on my wildcard as thought he was definitely starting.

      1. tm370
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        He was but Kenny will be a real threat. He has been playing very well for the youths and got a run out from the bench on Sunday. Koeman spoke after about the better attacking threat he offers, and that he is likely to get more minutes in the run in. He wont start against Arsenal (Holgate will), but he has a real shot of starting this weekend.

  24. nygunner
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    I know we are all guessing but taking form, fixtures, rotation risk into account - who's the best TC option for GW 37.

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      An Arsenal or City player. Take your pick...

    2. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      I still think Hazard. People say he won't play vs. Watford, but it will be his first chance to play at Stamford Bridge as a Champion.

  25. Skyarm
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    currently at 162k OR with Sanchez(C) Monreal and Cech to come this week.
    With a rather template Bench Boost next week do we think I could crack top 100k?

  26. E25
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Costa or Jesus?

    Playing BB this week:
    DDG Pick
    Alonso Monreal Yosh Stephens Holgate
    Sanch Haz Alli Sane King
    Kane Costa Anichebe

    Costa -> Jesus would give 1.4 to upgrade Pickford to Caballero or a defender for -4

    1. Totalfootball
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Go for it

    2. Infamy, Infamy
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      With 1.4, better to upgrade to Cech instead of Cabellero?

      1. E25
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        You think? Have Monreal already

  27. Dick Law
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Caballero
    Alonso Monreal Vertonghen
    Hazard Eriksen King Sane
    Kane Jesus(c) Gabbi

    Pickford Holgate Yoshida Redmond

    0.5 in the back. Would like to upgrade Redmond, what are the options?

    1. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Tough one. Albrighton a long shot but DGW and should play both.

      1. Dick Law
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        The thing is I am fearing Redmond rotation. So might go for Albrighton. Thanks for the reply though.

  28. Moose™
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    RP.

    Which combo for GW37:

    A. Alli + Gabbi

    B. King + Jesus

    C. KdB + Anichebe

    1. barracuda
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      B

    2. Mini Mane Mo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      B

    3. RoryzonderR
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      B

  29. vectorman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Fallen 20 points behind my main rival tonight and have Gabriel/Stones/Bailly and he won't take a hit has 14 DGW's. I might need to take a -8 possibly -12. Screwed ain't I?

      1. barracuda
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Get rid off Gabriel, Alli and Bailly.

        1. vectorman
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          Would be nice if Stones was back this week, whether he'd play or not even if fit is another matter.

    1. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      you'll have to take hits. He is highly likely to win but his team isnt without issues. His 3 Chelsea assets will be big rotation doubts if they win the next game, Benalouane will likely lose his place to Morgan, and Kane and Jesus are big differentials for you

      1. vectorman
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Yeah might as well go for it now, he has Jesus though unfortunately. I've played poorly last couple months and had rotten luck with injuries thrown in.

    2. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Pretty much.

      1. vectorman
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        LOL Cheers Chelsea D ๐Ÿ˜›

        1. Chelsea Dagger
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          Make the transfers though ... go for it!

  30. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    17 points tonight and yet only 4 points closer to the top 1k! Thought would have caught up at least 7/8, brutal.

    1. Totalfootball
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Whats your current OR ?

      1. Lizard Lips
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        1400 from 1550

        1. Totalfootball
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          Pretty good already !