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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 – 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. vectorman
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    I have Gabbi on my bench rival has him captain. Chances of him being rotated? not that I wish it of course lol

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

      Maybe Austin gets 20mins

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

        Long and Rod their alternatives are so bad neither are getting in are they?.. Austin; if only he came back to fitness a week earlier. Again not that I wish it 😀

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

      He hasn't actually played many minutes so i expect him to start but Long could easily be given the go ahead v Arsenal and Austin could make his return from the bench at some point.

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

        Hasn't looked fit at all Gabbi has he? Still shouldn't tempt fate.

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

      I think Gabbi won't start the Arsenal game.

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

    Finally made some ML progress this week, from -5 to +24pts with Cech, Kosc, Yosh v Cedric to play.

    Is it time to 'stand still' and save a transfer? We both have BB, he has TC too.

    Cech Pickford
    Alonso Koscielny Yoshida Stephens Holgate
    Sanchez Hazard Alli Eriksen King
    Kane Jesus Anichebe

    V

    Heaton Jakupovic
    Bailly Fuchs Cedric Pieters Aké
    Sanchez Hazard Sané Dier Clucas
    Kane Jesus Rashford

    Would quite like more City cover but Alli/Erik > Sané doesn't appeal much as he's already got him...

    Cheers 🙂

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

      Can you check if they have chips remaining, or do you know this for a fact...?

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        can check on the GameweeK History page of opponents

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

        Go into Gameweek history page, near the bottom

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

      Good team, with it being so close to end of season I'd be tempted to defend my lead and get Sane though as city look so dangerous.

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

        Yeah, it's a thought, just feels a bit negative- I'd be more inclined if he didn't own. Other dilemma would be who to lose...

    3. vectorman
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah might seem a boring move but what Super Saint said. 😉

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

      If I did Alli\Erik > Sané it would tempt me into a (-4)...
      Alli Holgate > Sané Clichy?

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

        That's the kind of move I've been making this season and it's been my worse to date. I don't know if that's an incentive or not lol. Clichy might be bit of a rotation risk no?

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

          Yeah, policy had been to stick with nailed players. Looks like I may need an injury or doubt this week to force my hand...2FT for finale is very tempting

  3. Bring the Cavalry
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Think I'm going to captain a defender for the first time for GW37, Koscielny step on up

    1. jia you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Wohoo, join the club. Currently on ALonso(C), Kompany(VC) 🙂

      1. grapesland
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        not worried about chelsea rotation vs watford if title is secured vs WBA?

        1. jia you
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Def a slight concern but think attackers and CBs most likely rotated. I had planned on Hazard(C) but he's too much of a worry now I reckon.

          1. grapesland
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Fair enough, I dont see any ready made replacements for Alonso on their bench, so could work out

  4. Chidi LaLa
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Monreal or Vertonghen? Both 5.8
    I have Cech.

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

      Monreal

      1. Chidi LaLa
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks

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

    Morning..need some help here... (GW37 BB)
    1.1 ITB, 1 FT

    Caballero | Jaku
    Chambers | Robertson | Yoshida | Stephens | Holgate
    Hazard | Sanchez | Eriksen | Alli | King
    Kane | Jesus | Gabbiadini

    a. Gabbi + Eriksen + Chambers --> Costa + JWP + Clichy (-8)
    b. Eriksen + Chambers + Robertson --> Sane + Monreal + Huth/Gibbs (-8)
    c. Kane + Eriksen + Chambers --> Costa + Sane + Alonso/Cahill/Koscielny (-8)
    d. Something else

    Cheers

  6. Pinky Blinders
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Gabriel->Kompany
    Benteke->Jesus
    Haz->Siggy

    Would you do these moves?

    1. Moose™
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Haz to Siggy is a good shout. I like those moves personally.

    2. Dacra
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Wouldnt do Haz > Siggy.

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

      haz>pedro

    4. mojoindojo
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      It's all luck. For all we know kompany might be rested for 1 game and Gabriel given a game.

  7. HD7
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Id prefer Kompany over Otamendi but is he sure to play in both matches, think Otamendi is... so who should I pick? 🙂

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

      otamendi may be more nailed

      1. jia you
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        equally nailed I reckon

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

          kompany has fitness issue... plus stones will be back

  8. _Gunner
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Current defenders for next GW with 2FTs are:

    Yoshida Alonso Monreal Evans* Blind*

    Need to get rid of both Evans and Blind?

    Any thoughts on defenders for a combination of 9.6?

    1. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Stephens and Fuchs?

    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      You must have held onto Jonny Evans for a while! Did you have other more pressing issues, yeah?

  9. Phil Dagger ⭐
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    @ Fpldreams
    posted the suicide squad on last page
    Sidibe/Fabinho for last Place

    good luck

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

      Thanks. Got it. Only worry is between mbappe and falcao. If the wrong one performs, I'm done.

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        get both?
        falcao on pens plus Mbappe is free scoring. will be a big ask.for them.to score vs Juve defence though

        if one go for fun
        Mbappe

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

          Thinking of the same. Bonucci and Chellini won't let falcao enter the box. Forget about scoring. Mbappe still does more passes and all that. Mbappe it is.

        2. MrZ
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          juve rarely concede penalties.
          mbappe has more potential to explode imo

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

            That's a good point. Thanks mate.

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

              you're welcome. good luck

  10. tibollom
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    leading my ML by 60 points and only have 1 FT...worth taking some hits? Will be using my BB...

    DDG, Pickford
    Yoshida Alonso Huth Vert Gabriel*
    King Haz Eriksen Sanchez Tadic
    Gabbi Kane Anichebe

    ideally would like to get rid of Gabbi, Tadic, Gabriel but is it worth the -8 with the heads up I have on my nearest rival? Want to get Jesus + city defender in there somehow...

    1. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      You are safe with a hit. Replace them with your rivals assets.

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

      No city is a worry but that is a strong team so I'd just get rid of Gabriel to someone who will play both games.

  11. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Wishes for Soton vs. Arsenal? For me it's a 3-3 goalfest with:

    Sanchez hatty; two Monreal assists; JWP two assists for Stephens headed goal and two Gabbi goals. Cech penalty save and 6 'regular' saves.

    😀 😀 😀

    1. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      0 0 for me. 3 defensive assets and Sanchez as skip with Gabbi who I don't care about.

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

      I don't want all of that. A goal each from Sanchez, Yoshi, Redmond and Gabbi will do.

    3. Ramboros
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I'll take anything where Sanchez doesn't score big. Preferably an Arsenal CS.

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

      got TC on Sanchez, pull through for me baby!

    5. suddenorgan
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      in the real world it'll probably be 1-1, Coquelin (Bellerin assist), Davis (Bertrand assist), Monreal booked, Gabbiadini subbed at 59 mins

    6. WVA
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Really hope Sanchez finally scores

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

      I need Sanchez to come up trumps big time and Stephens then to combine with Yoshi possibly on a corner let's say to get me points there.. Only chance I have left in one of my ML's

    8. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      1-0 Gabbi would do

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

      Like Malletman said just any points for Sanchez. I too have him TC

    10. MJM
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Well I have Sanchez TC, Monreal, Koscielny, Yoshida, Redmond, Gabbi, so surely I'm bound to get points either way

  12. Pieterke30
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Tempted to take some risks for DGW37 (chasing ML leader, 13 pts behind).

    What do you guys think of Valencia, Zaha, Hazard and Gabbiadini OUT for Koscielny (or Kompany), Sané, Fabregas and Vardy?

    Would leave me with
    Caballero/Cech
    Alonso/Koscielny/Yoshida/Maguire/Mawson
    Sanchez/Alli/Sané/Fabregas/King
    Vardy/Jesus/Kane

    -12, but ML leader will take a -4 at least, maybe -8.

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

      Madness

      1. Pieterke30
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Care to elaborate please?

        Madness because -12, or in itself? Thanks.

    2. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I have Sane and don't really want him atm. Your choices are limited I admit.

    3. Bring the Cavalry
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I would keep zaha and hazard, do the other two

      1. Pieterke30
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Not possible to get Vardy without downgrading Hazard.

  13. eamonhegg
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Coutinho for?
    A) Fabregas
    B) Pedro

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

      Fabregas or else Willian.

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

      A

  14. Azathoth
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    My opinion is that Spurs will not deflate.Poch definitely learned something from last year's fiasco and won't permit to happen again.They will want to give a victorious farewell to WHL,take a small revenge from LEI and Kane still chasing the Golden Boot.

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      you deserve a upvote Sir .

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

      Yes. I agree. Unlike last year, the players won't run away to the Euros. Any repeat of last year's Newcastle performance will make him kill them.

    3. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      It's hard to predict how they'll react. Some players could ease up mentally. It's not always about the whole team but individuals and their mindset which affects the team performance. I'd say it could well settle somewhere between "being on the beach" and giving their everything to finish the season on high.

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

      It is not Poch you have to worry about. It is Levy and the senior execs. Do they want their players to get injured at point where they have nothing to play for? Lucrative summer tours coming up and possible that Madrid will bid £75m+ for Alli which they may not refuse.

      1. jia you
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I can see both Poch & Alli leaving this Summer due to their stubborness over wage structure etc. I really hope not though, been a refreshing team to watch this year and Poch has done a great job there!

  15. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Hello guys. Would you save a FT with this lot for GW38 punts? Bench boosting GW37.

    Caballero, Pickford
    Vertonghen, Alonso, Stephens, Yoshida, Maguire
    Hazard, Sanchez, Alli, King, T.Carroll
    Costa, Kane, Jesus

    1 FT, 0.0 ITB

    A) Save FT
    B) Hazard -> KDB
    C) Something else, what?

    1. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Save

      1. Jam0sh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers

  16. Just Been On Loan
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Either of these moves worth doing??

    1) Hazard > KDB, Kane > Costa (-4)
    2) Sanchez > KDB (after the match tonight)
    3) Any other suggestions

    Caballero / Pickford
    Alonso / Vertonghen / Monreal / Stephens / Holgate
    Sanchez / Hazard / Eriksen / Pedro / King
    Kane / Jesus / Anichebe

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

      2 I am doing in a hearbeat, can't see anything changing for Sanchez even with those upcoming fixtures.

      This also gives me an extra 1M which at the moment looking at Tadic > Sane -4 perhaps for a Citeh triple up, already have Jesus.

      Triple Citeh attack may sound bonkers, but I trust them more than anyone else chasing 3rd and they have been lighting it up recently and both games at home.

      1. Jam0sh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Sanchez could come good in remaining fixtures. He won't play vs Tuanzebe every week

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

          He's had better opportunities and FPL output was still zero. Also Arsneal don't seem to be playing expansive football anymore, quite happy to play for a 2-0 win tops,

      2. Just Been On Loan
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks. Am very tempted with City's fixtures and KDB being an assist machine.

        Will watch the game tonight and see if Sanchez shows any glimmer of scoring points

    2. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Wait and see on Arsenal Soton

  17. Jigger & Pony
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Would you take a -4 for the following?

    A. Jaku > Cech
    B. Valencia > Monreal
    C. DeRoon > Sane

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      yes I would do All 3

    2. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

    3. WVA
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Very nice

  18. MrZ
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    any news on kante?

  19. Cabellafan
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Benteke, JWP, Blind to Jesus, Ndidi, Stephens. Good moves? (-4)

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

      do it

    2. Yankee Toffee
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Tekkers could have a big game, altho sgw

  20. ABCDEFC
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Please pick 1 for each
    A) Hazard or KDB
    B) Sterling, Pedro, Sane or Son
    C) Barnes, Vokes or Llorente

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Haz
      Sane
      Llorente

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

      This ^

  21. Dacra
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Why is everyone talking about selling Haz?

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

      I guess blanked this GW and othe rhigh value maybe have more to play for like KDB

    2. Yankee Toffee
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      They shouldnt

      1. Pieterke30
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        How many games you reckon he will start until the end of the season?

        Because for his price not worth keeping if the anwser is not 'at least two, and prob gets 30 minutes in the other one'

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

          But the same is true for most players?

  22. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Morning dzzz, Sme of my paid Mini leagues at a crucial juncture..am leading one league by 20 and trailing the other two by 25 points. Thoughts on the BB team below? Have 0.2m itb

    Caballero -- Pickford
    Alonso kompany kosc -- yosh Stephens
    Hazard sanchez tadic eriksen king
    Costa Jesus -- anichebe

    With 0.2m, I have little room to manoeuvre so just save Ft and do two in gw38? Or are there any moves this gw?

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Save

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

        agreed

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

      Save, very nice

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Tadic > Anyone... Fabregas perhaps? Rest looks good. No kane could hurt bad!

  23. Yankee Toffee
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Can just afford:

    De Roon to De Bruyne
    Valencia to Ake

    Obv Ake is a risk but should Chelsea win the 1st match, do we think Ake would start in the 2nd and poss GW38?

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

      bruyne may not play twice. or in the center.
      aguero is back

  24. chelseabrad
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Alonso Monreal Yoshida Stephens Holgate
    Hazard Ozil King Eriksen Sane
    Kane Gabbi Anichebe

    1FT & 0.2 ITB, TCing Hazard this week, thinking of doing Kane > Costa, any opinions? Thanks!

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

      I'd stick with Kane.

    2. Yankee Toffee
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Nah, dont. I'd try to upgrade Gabbi to Jesus

  25. Wapster
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Gibson to Clichy? for BB or save it to Bring in Ake for Gibson and fund a 5th mid for AOA GW38 (replacing Ward Prowse)

  26. Dacra
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Is this team good to go?

    De Gea (Jaku)
    Alonso - Monreal - Koscielny (Yoshida, Robertson)
    Sanchez - Hazard - Alli - Sane (T.Carroll)
    Gabbiadini - Jesus - Lukaku

    0ft
    0.6 itb

  27. Yome
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Do you think Holding will keep his spot? Arsenal kept a clean sheet against United and really tempted to bring him for Holgate for GW37.

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

      It's a gamble

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

        Yeah it cold backfire but Arsenal could easily get two CSs against Stoke and Sunderland

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

          I'm debating Clichy, is that possible for you?

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

            Clichy is also a risk, he may not start both games

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

    Monreal and Costa are going to go up in price tonight aren't they? Why can't people just hold off until after the games have been played.

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

      Don't worry about price changes at this stage. Just wait and see.

    2. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Part of the fun

  29. grapesland
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    The Anichebe Bench Boost Brace 2017

    It will be talked about for decades 🙂

    1. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Fingers crossed 😀

  30. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Is there a site to check on the top owned players in the top 1000 or so? Cheers.