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Dugout Discussion August 18

Hazard on the bench again as Iwobi starts for Arsenal

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Eden Hazard (£10.5m) has been named on the Chelsea bench for the second week running as the Blues host Arsenal.

That comes after comments from Maurizio Sarri last week that the Belgian midfielder was not yet capable of playing 90 minutes, but he is still in 11.8 percent of teams.

Whether or not Hazard features as a substitute may well depend on the way the match unfolds. Sarri admitted that he was introduced in the second-half of Gameweek 1 as his side were already 2-0 and comfortable and cruising against a tired Huddersfield outfit. That might not necessarily happen this week.

Hazard’s absence from the starting line-up means another start for Willian (£7.5m) and Pedro (£6.5m) on the wings.

In the Arsenal camp Aaron Ramsey (£7.5m) was named on the bench with Alex Iwobi (£5.5m) coming in for his first start of the season.

The main focus will be on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.0m) though, sitting in 17.8 percent of Fantasy squads.

For the second time in 2018/19, Alexandre Lacazette (£9.5m) was chosen among the substitutes.

Bernd Leno (£5.0m) received similar treatment, with Petr Cech (£5.0m) preferred in goal once again.

CHELSEA XI (4-3-3): Kepa; Azpilicueta, Rudiger, Luiz, Alonso; Jorginho, Kante, Barkley; Willian, Pedro, Morata.

ARSENAL XI (4-2-3-1): Cech, Bellerin, Sokratis, Mustafi, Monreal, Xhaka, Guendouzi, Mkhitaryan, Ozil, Iwobi, Aubameyang.

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  1. LSK
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    King, Sanchez and Peltier out for Zaha, Mkhitaryan and Alonso is tempting me for a -4.

    Or just stick to the original plan and do Sanchez and King to Fraser and Aubameyang for free?

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    1. Regin
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      1st option looks good.

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  2. el polako
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Should I keep hold of Lacazette now he is having a sea of plum fixtures in front of him ?
    Looks like he is going to drop but something tells me to stay strong and dont panic.

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    1. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      One more game

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  3. Carlton P
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone else on 2 6-7.0 strikers in a 3-5-2 and happy with it?
    Also Eriksen > Hazard for my FT with no other pressing issues?
    Eriksen has been so unlucky not to be in the points so far though

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    1. Nicoson
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Me

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  4. Baps hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    The problem with Kun is that whatever happens, he may be at risk to start at gw3. Even with hat trick tomorrow, he can be rotated for away game. If he doesn't start or plays limited minutes, people are disappointed. So unless Jesus gets injured I wonder whether we know what do with him.

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  5. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    who is better in your opinion guys - Mahrez or B.Silva?

    I have exact cash for this move now:
    PVA & Sanchez & Jota
    ➡
    Alonso & Mahrez & Mkhitaryan
    (-4)

    Almost ready to hit the button. Just thinking B.Silva could also be an option, and saves me some cash for King upgrade later.

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    1. JÆKS ⭐
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Wouldn't do that move at all. I dont own Alonso or PVA but planning to buy PVA over Alonso. Sanchez Jota out for Bilva Mhki for free looks good imo

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    2. T.Henry14
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      David Silva.
      Still has 0.5 to upgrade King to 7 mill attacker (Arnier or Zaha).

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    3. Deli Alli OxenFree!
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Def go with Bilva right now...imo
      (Even if u just pocket the 1.5mil for later)

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  6. Manani
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    should I sell or hold Tosun?

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    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Sell imo

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    2. pollz
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I’m keeping. Still good matches comming, had loads of chances. Might score big next week.

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  7. Ginkapo FPL
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    No one talking about Tripps

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    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Good player but fixtures aren’t as attractive as other premium defenders imo

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  8. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone with Robbo and Mendy going to try get Alonso too?

    Personally I’d need to find 2.0 somewhere, like Mane to 7.5 for example

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    1. stat
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah, I got Alonso in for Davies. Funded the move by downgrading King to Wilson.

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      • Salarrivederci
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Thought of this myself.

        Might do Mané + Cedric -> Mkhi + Alonso.

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        1. Salarrivederci
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          But would result in me playing 4 defenders every week (Mendy, Alonso, Robertson & PVA)

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          1. The 12th Man
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            Thing wrong with those 4

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        2. stat
            5 years, 8 months ago

            I'd definitely keep Mane. Not sure about downgrading Aguero as you said in your other comment, even if he doesn't play tomorrow he has a good run of fixtures and should do well when he does play.

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        3. Salarrivederci
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          I might end up downgrading Agüero though.

          Agüero -> Morata
          &
          Cedric -> Alonso/Walker

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      • VanDijksToWatchOutFor
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        The dropping in price list is enormous!

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        1. Deli Alli OxenFree!
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          But will they actually drop TONIGHT?
          ...thought there were no price changes on Saturday?

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          1. walkman666
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            That is inaccurate. There are price changes daily.

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            1. Deli Alli OxenFree!
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 8 months ago

              Thanks...
              and that sucks

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      • MrFootieIsHere
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Thoughts on this WC team for GW3 onwards?

        Foster (Hamer)
        Alonso Robbo Mendy (WB Bennett)
        Salah Pedro Bilva Maddison Richarlison
        Aub Morata (Kamara)

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        1. Jules Rimet
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Get Zaha Sterling somehow

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        2. Deli Alli OxenFree!
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Are you a CHE Supporter, or just Kneejerking?
          ...either way, if you are WC for sure: fill your team with Bandwagon/PriceRise-Targets until at least WED or THUR
          ...then start to pick your actual GW3 Squad

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          1. MrFootieIsHere
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            That's actually a great idea Deli.
            I guess the bandwagons (but who I actually thought looked very strong today) are Mkhiti, Aub, Alonso? (already had Richarlison)

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      • VanDijksToWatchOutFor
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        As we draft our beautiful wildcards, let's take a second to remember the people who've had these teams from the start.

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        1. MrFootieIsHere
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          I consider myself to have had a bad team, it's just I knew I wanted to bring a load of Chelsea and Arsenal players in for GW3 juicy fixtures 🙂

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      • twoplustwo
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Most of our players are due Sunday and Monday, don’t panic!

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      • KLOPPTOMANIA
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Any reports on how King played?

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        1. 420king
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Badly. New post btw.

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          1. KLOPPTOMANIA
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            Thanks

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      • Henning
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Is there any players that seems to rise or drop in price tonight?

        Tempted to do Sanchez and Boly out for Mkhitaryan and Alonso, but rather wait until after the gw.

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        1. Regin
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          great move.

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      • Deli Alli OxenFree!
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Are there price changes on Saturday Night?

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      • Warby84
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Alonso and cook

        OR

        Luiz and PVA

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      • Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Hi all, these moves yay or nay?

        Robertson + Cairney + Sterling > Alonso + Mkhi + Richarlison -4?

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        1. Deli Alli OxenFree!
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          I say NAY...
          (Robbo & Sterling are excellent Season-Long Owners, imo...the others are prob fads that u can get in for others on your team

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          1. Danstoke82
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            Cheers for the feedback. I’m trying to fit Richarlison and Alonso in somehow!

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      • MrFootieIsHere
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        To check - if I play my wildcard now, it stays active for the week doesn't it, so I can make further changes before the next deadline? Can someone confirm?

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        1. BenDavies
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          yes

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        2. Champione
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Confirmed

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        3. Ghost Gooner
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Yes

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        4. MrFootieIsHere
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Thanks! 🙂

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        5. Deli Alli OxenFree!
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Yes sir!
          If u are gonna WC for sure:
          A) Bring in every Bandwagon & Potential PriceRise Player that you can right now...
          B) Hold em till Thurs or Fri
          C) Start deciding who u actually want for GW3 a day or 2 after the Monday Night match
          D) Hopefully make a little cash from Bandwagons Transfers Out & Keep who u actually want (bought at the best price)
          ...imo

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      • BobbyDoesNotLook
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        How accurate is fplstatistics on price rises? Just targeting some casual Chelsea defender and would not like to do it today.

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      • TomSaints
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        I hate to do it before GW end, but thinking:

        King / Erikson -> Zaha / Mkhitaryan

        Then maybe later this week for -4 go:
        Pogba -> hazard
        Or
        Daniels -> Alonso

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      • Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        IF I was to activate WC would this be a good team to deserve using it?

        Foster
        Mendy Alonso Robertson
        Salah Mane Mkhi Richarlison
        Aguero Wilson Ings

        Subs; Hamer Wan Bissaka Kante Bennett

        £0.0ITB

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        1. Danstoke82
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          * Zaha instead of Wilson btw

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        2. TomSaints
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Looks good!

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      • OverTinker
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Going for -8.
        DDG
        Mendy Shaw TAA ( AWB, Peltier)
        Salah Mane Bilva Richa (stephens)
        Aguero King Tosun

        have 0.5 in the bank. And I am going for -8 for below changes and will change to 3-5-2 from 3-4-3.
        Shaw > Alonso
        stephens > Mkhitaryan
        King > Ings
        Tosun > Kamara
        What do you guys say?? Please help.

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      • DrunkPhilosophy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Foster Fab
        Luiz* Robertson Mendy WB Peliter
        Salah Richarlson BSilva Jota* Cairney
        Kun Zaha King*

        1 FT , 2.5 itb after having KDB from the start... yeah i know

        Who leaves first?

        A) Jota
        B) King
        C) Luiz

        Leaning towards Jota --> Mkhi for now..

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        1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          yup good move

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      • IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        just got hazard and pedro in for jota and sanchez.Hopefully would like to hold off wc till gw6

        foster
        robertson mendy coleman
        hazard salah(c) richalison pedro
        aguero king arnie
        subs:fab wb peltier stephens

        0 itb 0 ft
        gtg?

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