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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. Tansey
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Just done Kane to Costa in order to fund Afobe -> Jesus. I already feel uncomfortable not owning Kane

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      For a straight swap I would not do Kane Costa but if getting Jesus for Afobe it will probably work out getting you more points overall. You going to captain Jesus?

    2. jbenny1107
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Nervous for you

    3. tokara
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      spurs will prove they are now diff than previous yrs

  2. davies
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Davies > Gibbs or save?

    1. jbenny1107
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Save

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

      Save

  3. Sanchez to KDB?

    I have ML wrapped up, winning by 110 points.

    Do it?

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

      If no other City mids, yep

      1. Sane and Jesus.

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

          I'm in a similar spot with Sane and Jesus but keeping Sanchez. Don't like tripling on mids/forwards from same team.

    2. jbenny1107
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Why not . . . . go for it.

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

    Hazard off pens in GW38 with JT playing...

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Who you think loses his place Cahill or Luiz?
      Maybe Luiz.

      1. Swan - Villa Proud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Luiz. Cahill been a beast all season

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

        Luiz I'd say. Knock last week and subbed tonight might be early protection.

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

      Is he defo going to play?

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

        Silly question/tired..but what are the probabilities?

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

        I'd be very surprised if he didn't start.

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

          Do you think Alonso will be untouched?

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

            Don't think they've another player to fill the role but that shouldn't matter vs WAT/SUN... Confident he'll start the rest, he's a very fit lad. Had last summer & the 1st 6 weeks off so he should have a few more strong games in him ๐Ÿ™‚

    3. Swan - Villa Proud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Depends on the score. If 0-0, no. If 4-0, yes

      1. Arctic monkeys
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Score wont matter imo, league already won

        1. Swan - Villa Proud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          I think Conte will show respect to Sunderland and the league. You don't pull sd ome gimmicky th8ng like tbst unless the game is out of reach

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

    Projected Zaha points for game week 37? Home vs. Hull.

    1. jbenny1107
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      3.

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

      1 or 2, depends on if Robertson does a good job on him that he starts kicking out for a YC.

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

      Thanks. Looking to move him for one last transfer but that'll mean -8. On bench boost.

    4. Spokey
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      10

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

        That's what my gut is telling me

  6. jbenny1107
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Who should I get for my 3rd Man City player?

    (1) Gabbi to Jesus
    (2) Ozil to KDB
    (3) Kelly to Kompany

    Cech Cab
    Alonso Kosc Stephens Holgate Kelly
    Hazard Ozil Alli Sane King
    Kane Costa Gabbi

    1. Swan - Villa Proud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      1

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      I just did 3 for a -4 but had Jesus already.
      1 I think.
      Kompany probably rising tonight so if funds are tight it's make your mind up time ๐Ÿ™‚

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

      I would probably do 3 because of DGW. 1 is also tempting because Austin is soon back as an option and Gabbi hasnt really done much lately.

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

      1

  7. Swan - Villa Proud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Hello all. 50 with 5 plus C to go. Happy with that considering no WC. Hope you all had great success

    What you reckon here?

    DDG, WIlly
    Alonso, Monreal, Davies, Yoshida, _____
    Sanchez, Hazard, Erikssen, JWP, _____
    Jesus, Kane, Gabby
    11.8M ITB

    A) Holding, Sane
    B) Ake, Sane
    C) Morgan, Pedro/Fab
    D) Kompany, Ox
    E) Something else

    D looks the most nailed, but I have a great feeling about Sane. Leaning A, despite the risk with Holding. I feel he's bound to start 1.

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      D looks more nailed and on form but I agree would like Sane for this week.

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Conte will not go Ake and Terry if league is down up or will he?

        1. Swan - Villa Proud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          Doubt Ake starts either game in 37. So between a and d for me.

    2. jbenny1107
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      D for sure

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

      Sane and Benalouane could be an option if Morgan will be out a little longer. Holgate with one game against Watford is another option.

  8. jbenny1107
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Ozil to ---- in order to fund Gabbi to Jesus (-4). Already have 3 Chelsea.

    (1) Oxlade-Chamberlain or Ramsey
    (2) Son

    1. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      it would have to be the Ox if you are doing it.

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

    Playing BB this week. Im considering Bailly to Kompany. Any other suggestions?

    0.6ITB, 1FT

    Cech - De Gea
    Kos - Bertrand - Alonso - Cahill - Bailly
    Hazard - Sanchez - Sane - Zaha - Townsend
    Jesus - Gabadini - Rashford

  10. tokara
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    did anyone notice costa wave good bye after scoring

  11. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    12 points outside the top 10k.

    Will the following be enough to get make up that 12 points and get in the top 10k this week.

    Yoshida, Stephens, Gabbiadini

    &

    Cech, Monreal and Sanchez (c)

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

      10000000%

    2. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      After today I'm ranked about 8k, with Sanchez (TC), Yoshida, Gabbiadini and Gabriel coming up. If the game finishes 0-0 you're overtaking me for sure. Even if it doesn't top 10k looks pretty realistic.

    3. FP El Wonky
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Had a quick look at your team. It looks very promising to climb the ranks.
      BB in 37 should boost that rank a bit more too.
      Good luck! Go spread butter All over them 10k managers

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

    Project Eriksen points till the end of the season.

    I am going with 3, 7, 8

    1. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      I can't see him blanking three games in a row, so I'm certainly predicting returns in the DGW. But I'm probably selling him for Sigurdsson for GW38.

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

    Morning. I just read report of Chelsea's winning with Costa on scoresheet again.

    How was Costa playing? How important is to have him for DGW37 ?

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

      kante injured? anyone saw that earlier?

      1. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        He was injured since last game, wasn't him ?

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

          he played last game

          1. NATSTER
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            and got injured from that one. Hamstring strain.

    2. tokara
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      sorry abt my post fail...

      costa seem wave good bye after scoring...

      scored one n no bonus

      1. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Heard about waving too.

        Just worried that all ML chasers (#2 - #5) have Costa in DGW.

        1. Pierce34
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          As in, he's played his last game for Chelsea?

          1. NATSTER
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            In summary, it is risky to get him then.

            Better wait until Arsenal & Saints finished this GW.

            1. Pierce34
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              The timing is strange - I can see him not playing after Chelsea have wrapped up the title, but surely not now?

              (worried owner)

  14. JasonG123
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Which move?
    (A) Kane to Vardy
    (B) Sanchez and Anichebe to Vardy and Albrighton (-4)
    (C) Save FT

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

      C

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

      C

  15. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    King to chamberlain ?

    1. Arctic monkeys
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Nope

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

      No

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

    Who scores more till the end of the season?

    A- KDB+Holding

    B- Alli+Vertonghen

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

      B

  17. Nobodinho
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Smith/Robertson > Holding or Gabriel?

    1. Football Weekender
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Best to wait and see on this one as Mustafi coming back into the side would probably mean no Holding or Gabriel.

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

        With Mustafi back I think Gibbs is dropped and Monreal moves out to the left WB position so there is still a space for Holding/Gabriel no?

        1. Football Weekender
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          I don't know what Wenger will do to be honest but I can't see him making that much of a reshuffle. A straight swap makes the most sense. I guess we might find out more when we see how they line up against Southampton.

  18. Football Weekender
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Evening DZ.

    Won't be pulling the trigger until after Southampton vs Arsenal is done and dusted, but currently considering the following for a -8...

    Valencia, Chambers, Benteke โžก๏ธ Gibbs, Koné, G.Jesus

    Would give me 15 DGWers.

    Thoughts?

    1. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Any alternative to Kone ? I'm afraid that he will be unable to repay the hits.

      1. Football Weekender
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Needs to be £4.2 or less. Only other options I can see in that price bracket are the likes of Holding, Tuanzebe, Aké etc and I'm not sure about any of their minutes.

        1. I'd be going Holding if anyone.

          1. Football Weekender
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            I'm tempted by Holding but with Mustafi apparently close to a return it just seems a bit too risky. If it turns out Mustafi won't be back for another week then I'll go with Holding for sure.

  19. davies
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Which GW38 punts are people looking at?

    Will likely have 2FT...

  20. Highest ever rank of 13k with Cech, Yoshida, Moreal, Sanchez and Sanchez to go.

    Happy days.

    1. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Nice one - if it goes your way you might be top 10k at the end of the week.

      1. Nose is starting to bleed.

        1. Pierce34
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          I guess 0-0 will be the best outcome for your players, despite the Sanchez captaincy.

    2. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      0-0 would be absolutely amazing in that game

    3. bigbudgie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      you're flying at just the right time!
      Well done

    4. Ravager
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Pickford (Hennessey)
      Stephens Huth Vertongen (Holgate Bailly)
      Alli Hazard Sanchez King (De Roon)
      Lukaku Kane Gabbi

      0.1 ITB

      Lukaku + De Roon > Jesus + Albrighton (-4)?

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

        Ergh. Comment fail. Sorry guys.

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

      How many points ya on Dingo? I am 12,999 ๐Ÿ™‚

      1. Pierce34
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Are you the overall leader by about 10,000 points? ๐Ÿ˜‰

      2. 2,038.

        I'm 21 places behind. You better watch your back haha

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

      Nice one Dingo, you're looking good for a top 10k finish! I'm barely hanging in the top 10k, Without Alonso's haul last night I'd be out alonside you! GL

    7. Magic Bean
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Nice, good stuff

  21. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    woke up in the middle of the night to check chelsea score...3-0. excitedly opens fpl to be slapped with a Hazard triple captain SUPER FAIL!! ffs!!

    1. TC on single game week. No one to blame but yourself. Take advantage of the doubles!

      1. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        agree...funny enough i had it on ox chambo but i chickened out

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

      Got the clean sheet bonus mate, not all bad.

  22. bโœชmber
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Rondon steaming HOT - worth a punt?

    1. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      If the pattern is the same I would expect his next returns at some point in October next season.

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

        ๐Ÿ˜€

      2. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        hahaha!!

  23. TooDifficuIt
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    i think of doing hazard > alli, can't see hazard playing both games next gw

    1. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      He can play both if he got subbed early as usual. ๐Ÿ™

  24. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Price Changes - 9th May 2017

    ๐Ÿ”ผ  Barnes, Can, Kompany

    ๐Ÿ”ฝ  Baines, Amartey, Firmino, Agüero

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

      Costa not rising? Arghhh. Thanks TM

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

      Couple of strange risers!

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

      Phew, thankfully did the Valencia to Kompany move just before deadline, didn't realise that he was rising. Cheers TM ๐Ÿ™‚

    4. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Oh, Baines. I didn't expect him to fall. Totally missed a chance to do Baines -> Kompany. He should deliver against WAT then.

      Hope Aguero declared fit.

    5. Ravager
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Riveting.

    6. The Enlightener
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      I'll have the last laugh when Bainesy notches 15 against Watford.

      1. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Hope he got it. The last haul before season end.

        1. The Enlightener
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          A nice parting gift 'twould be!

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

    Best 10m keeper defender combo?

    Current:
    Jaku *Grant*
    Alonso Davies Blind Yoshi *Gabriel*

    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Pickford and Clichy/Monreal?

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

      Willy + Monreal

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

        Would love to

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

    Pickford (Hennessey)
    Stephens Huth Vertongen (Holgate Bailly)
    Alli Hazard Sanchez King (De Roon)
    Lukaku Kane Gabbi

    0.1 ITB

    Lukaku + De Roon > Jesus + Albrighton (-4)? Other suggestions welcome.

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

      Hennessey out as well for -8?

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

        Thought of that as well but Palace actually have an ok fixture this round. Taking the extra hit might depend on what I see my nearest rival doing

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

        I'm considering shipping out Hennessey for Cech later in the week, prob worth an extra hit taking me to a -8 also?

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

          Yep if I do drop him, it'll be for Cech or Willy. Just not yet certain on the extra hit.

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

            unsure about the hit too as the Palace fix is good as you say. See my dilemma on the next page. GL!

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      I'd get rid of Gabbiadini 1st tbh
      Have you BB?

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

        No I haven't. Trying to get a solid bench going right now...Even considering how meh Gabbi is, don't have the funds/flexibility really to drop him

        1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          Kane > Jesus Bailey >> Alonso ?

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

            Feels like going back to an ex if I get Alonso back in now. Accidentally confirmed his exit when I was tinkering with my WC a few weeks ago, was too pricey to get back in.

            But I'll think about it, hard to call Chelsea/Spurs assets now with the title more or less wrapped up. Really appreciate the replies though!

            1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              I too cut Alonso on my WC GW30. Robertson was meant to cover his output this GW ๐Ÿ™‚ .. ๐Ÿ™
              Alonso will come in as planned for me this GW.

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

                Aren't you worried that they'll rotate after the WBA game?

  27. Lav
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Dont know if Rainer is still around, but brilliant avi

  28. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Robertson โžก 5mill max

    A - Holdings
    B - Yoshida
    C - Cedric
    D - Davies
    E - Huth
    F - Other

    Thanks

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

      B, D, or E

    2. Ravager
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      B

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

    Anyone suddenly triple up on City attack?

    Looking at KdB, Jesus, Sane trio.

    1. Swan - Villa Proud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Don't trust Pep, but those 3 seem nailed. Like Jesus best

    2. The Enlightener
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Not insane at all to go with that trio.

    3. FP El Wonky
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Hey just had a nosey at your team. Looks like you can't play them all important chips, if you wildcard now you can only play either TC or BB in gw38.
      Left it all a bit too late? Or am I wrong?
      At least there's some Last gw fun to be had ๐Ÿ˜‰

  30. Swan - Villa Proud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    People don't rate Ox as a decent punt? Think if rather him and Kompany for their 4 fixtures than taking a bigger chance on Sane showing up and Holding/Holegate/Ake playing.

    1. The Enlightener
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      I got me peepers on him. Could swap for Zaha, though I do like that matchup for young Wilfried.