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9 December 2017 1729 comments
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The Gameweek begins in the vast amphitheatre that is the London Stadium as West Ham host champions Chelsea in the early kick-off.

From a Fantasy perspective, the big news is that Alvaro Morata starts for Antonio Conte’s side, diffusing Friday’s reports stating that he had pulled up in training. The Spaniard leads the line for the Blues, with Eden Hazard presumably deployed up in support in the No 10 role. That pair have scored or assisted 12 of Chelsea’s 15 goals away from home this season and will surely carry the threat to the Hammers.

Elsewhere for Chelsea, Andreas Christensen earns a sixth successive start in defence, while David Zappacosta earns a recall at right wing-back with Victor Moses rested to the bench, this despite his two assists in the 3-1 win over Newcastle United.

The West Ham line-up includes Adrian in goal, with his performance at Manchester City in Gameweek 15 earning him the nod over Joe Hart. Both Andy Carroll and Chicharito have returned to fitness but are kept in reserve by David Moyes as Michail Antonio leads the attack.

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

  1. zizoo10
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    haz cappers go to the mirror and tell yourselves to "git gud"

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Surely he'll come on?

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

      I have no idea if you are helping us or mocking us.

    3. Leonard hatred
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      didn't even cap him, but he'll still probably get a goal or assist in the second half.

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Hope so.

    4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      He's resting himself today, when it gets tough hazard quits

    5. samaael
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Gonna go play dark souls

  2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Lol West ham turning it on

  3. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Masuaku pirouette

    1. twoplustwo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Triple C

  4. Sandy Ravage
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Come on West Ham!

  5. My Name Is Pepu
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    What a first half by West Ham 😮

  6. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    David Moyes - football genius!

    1. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      After Alan

  7. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    What on Earth has Moyes been feeding these guys?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      jellied eels

  8. twoplustwo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Haha Ole

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

    Conte isn't an idiot. He will change something after half-time

  10. Captain Haddock
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Masuaku essential?

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      He looks twice as fast as everyone else on the pitch

  11. TomSaints
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    I had this sinking feeling all week that having sold Kane and taken a hit to bring in morata and azpi, Chelsea would have a stinker.

    Still fancy at least some hazard captain points second half...

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Same here. Sold Kane for Haz.

      Obviously Kane will get a hatty now.

  12. Pep says
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Adrian Lanzini and possibly Ogbonna for the dgw

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Masuaku TC locked in already

    2. jia you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Lanzini & Masuaka for me probably

  13. SADIO SANÉ
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Zappacosta needs taking off, absolute turd

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

      Bring on Articuno more suited to the cold weather.

    2. Jayv807
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Agree

  14. ChampChomp
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Breaking News: Masuaku linked with world record January transfer to Barcelona

  15. SirStevieG
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Chelsea are toothless! 3 players from their team, I am stuffed.

    1. Sandy Ravage
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      West Ham have been inspired. Chelsea won't play as badly in the 2nd half and against Huddersfield otherwise some players will be getting dropped

  16. Woy_is_back
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Kane (C) Hazard (VC), who else 🙂

    1. dark91
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Moi aussi

    2. 1 Flew Over Lukakus Nest
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      yo tambien

  17. dark91
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    West Ham have been watching Barcelona recently

  18. Top 210 Club
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Is it too soon?

  19. JJO
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Alonso to come off?
    1 foul from RD

    1. JJO
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      *RC

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I'd do Alonso/Zappa off for Pedro/Moses at HT - then William on for Bakayoko at some point in second half

  20. zizoo10
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    edensut hazil

  21. MrMajeika
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    so chose Kane over hazard last week. this week will be haz 1 point and Kane double figures I presume

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Guaranteed

  22. Frozen flying mammoth
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Not watching match, how likely that Hazard and Morata might get points 2nd half? Have WHU parked the bus now they're ahead?

  23. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    More teams will be doing this going forwards

    Cut out the supply and you are in with a good chance of stopping Chelsea

    Surprised it's taken this long for someone to work it out. Atletico kind of did it midweek

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

      Crap teams have been parking the bus since pro football began. Hardly revolutionary stuff.

      1. Leonard hatred
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        but Bemba underscore da was the first to identify it.

        never forget that.

      2. Essrick
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        He means pressing to stop the deliveries...especially closing down Fabregas

    2. Carcaju
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      That's why Atletico is one of the best teams at the moment.

  24. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    The only thing going for Alonso today is that Zappacosta is somehow playing worse!

    1. jia you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      haha true mate

  25. LosBlancos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Hazard brace second half

    1. My Name Is Pepu
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      *Morata

      1. Rash
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        *both

  26. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Need to bring Pedro on at HT and change this set up. No point in 3 mids.

    1. sunzip14
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      this

  27. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Subs at half time for Chelsea? Can see at least one being made. Pedro or Willian On.

  28. Winners900
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone who knows when the last gmw for the possible ban is? Was planning to get Alonso in, but he is now on 4 yc so I'm not sure.

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Based on his performance today I'm strongly considering redistributing his funds

  29. Numb
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Noble rolling back the years

  30. #FPLBhuna
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Alonso for Pedro or Moses halftime

    Morata for batshuayi

    Heard it here first

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Think zappacosta more likely to come off first

      1. #FPLBhuna
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        As an alonso owner I really hope so