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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. Cofinho
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    When Laca came in he will easily score

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  2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Alonso is getting killed

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    1. Team Cruel
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      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Justice?

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  3. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Alonso could be dropped next game. Liability to the team defensively.

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  4. Pooodle
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Ok so maybe the Alonso excitement was a bit premature.

    This should be 5-2 to Arsenal if some of them could finish.

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  5. 1zverGGadeM
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Arsenal like missed 3 penos already.... what a hole at the spot for PK is Chelsea leaving every time Arsenal attacking from flanks :X

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    1. Mongreloid
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      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Happy hour is it?

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  6. FFSbet.com
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Miki nailed when Laca is in starting line up ?

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    1. Cofinho
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      After this half hes nailed for sure

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    2. DantheManinaPan
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      • 10 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      They didn't share much gametime in preseason. Usually was one or other, but possible both play with Lacazette coming in for Iwobi in the current set up

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  7. Cofinho
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Hi emerson

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  8. Kuyt Hero
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    • 12 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Bilva and King --> Mkhi and Arnie?

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    1. The Left Duke #3
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Ha I commented the same below. Very tempting now

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      1. Kuyt Hero
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        • 12 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Yea, I mean even if Bilva does return tomorrow the move still looks so good, cos Bilva minutes aren't guaranteed and Mkhi's fixtures are as good as Bilva's if not better, And Arnie is a huge upgrade on King obviously.

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        1. Pooodle
          • 15 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Also consider Zaha instead of Arnie.

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          1. Kuyt Hero
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 10 months ago

            Already have Zaha 🙂

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    2. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah,more firepower

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  9. Nomar
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    • 14 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Mikhi essential.

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  10. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Arsenal could have had 5. No exaggeration

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    1. Pooodle
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      *should!

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      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Coulda shoulda

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      2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        True though

        Poor finishing

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        1. Pooodle
          • 15 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Terrible finishing. Those chances for Auba and Mkhi couldn’t have been much easier.

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    2. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      And.. Kane should have had 3..

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  11. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Reckon Arsenal might be practising p spot finishing this week. Hilarious.

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  12. The Chosen One...
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    still bringing in Auba...so many chances

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  13. M♤rvin
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Defending in general is embarrassing theses days isn't it.

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    1. M♤rvin
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      *these

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    2. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah it's hard to watch sometimes

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  14. Sim Simma
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    • 13 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Chelsea defence is a no-go area

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  15. Nicks93
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Alonso is getting slaughtered

    Wingers have to support

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  16. QueefParkRangers
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Alonso to be dropped soon?

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    1. Pooodle
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Doubt it. More chance of Kanté being brought back alongside Jorginho I reckon.

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    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Needs more help. Doesn't matter if its him or Emerson there in a 2/3v1.

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  17. southernpacific
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Jota -> Mkhitaryan
    King > Wilson

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    1. Pooodle
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Can’t reallt argue with that

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    2. Sting
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      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      think everyone on FFS will be making those moves

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    3. Over Midwicket
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      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      King to Ings

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  18. The Left Duke #3
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    B.Silva & King --> Mkhi & Arnie with 2 FT will be tempting should B. Silva blank tomorrow or even get reduced mins

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    1. Pooodle
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      As an Arnie owner I’d consider Zaha instead.

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      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        I have Zaha King Kun frontline. Arnie on pens too but fixtures not great

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        1. Pooodle
          • 15 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Ok looks good then.

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  19. Messsiaah
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    What a first half

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  20. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Good game this.

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  21. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Can Auba cover Iwobi?

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  22. Mayo for Sam
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    I have King, Eriksen and 2 free transfers.. what's the best move?

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    1. Jsadler95
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Mane, Wilson?

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      1. QueefParkRangers
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Wilson but he cant afford Mane as he 9.7 lololol

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        1. Bartowski
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Wilson .5 cheaper champ

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        2. Jsadler95
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Well he can as Wilson is 0.5 cheaper

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    2. Yome
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Eriksen to Mkhi

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    3. The Left Duke #3
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Mkhi and Arnie for me. Bank the funds

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    4. Ibracadabra
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Richarlison + Morata?

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  23. Jsadler95
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    13m to spend on a mid and forward?
    I’m thinking Wilson and Mkhitaryan but any other suggestions are welcome.

    Got Richarlison and B Silva for the record.

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    1. Pooodle
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah that’s the obvious combo

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  24. mojoindojo
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Ramsey to Mkhi or is it sideways?

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      It was 15 minutes ago.

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    2. Pooodle
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      It’s not sideways when Ramsey isn’t playing.

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  25. Rupert The Horse
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    • 11 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Today is a great day.

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    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      2 points today 🙁

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Wow.
        22 from 3 for me.

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        1. Fred54
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Who?

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  26. JogaSemmedo
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Held on to Mkhitaryan and Sanchez and saved FT. After the 3pms I was making plans for both out now I'm thinking if Sanchez contributes tomorrow no changes needed

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    1. Rupert The Horse
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      5 years, 10 months ago

      He’s not in the squad apparently.

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    2. Homo Neanderthalensis
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Sanchez wasn’t with the squad leaving for Brighton today.

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      1. JogaSemmedo
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Oh FFS

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        1. Homo Neanderthalensis
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          https://metro.co.uk/2018/08/18/alexis-sanchez-absent-from-manchester-uniteds-squad-for-brighton-clash-7855161/

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  27. Over Midwicket
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    • 12 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Richarlison, Walcott, Madison, Fraser, Pedro, Micky, Iwobi.. So many cheap mids it's hard to know which are the best

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    1. JogaSemmedo
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Pick two and stick with them

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    2. Delph & Safety
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Yep. Very hard to call rn.

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    3. Jsadler95
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      This is the issue I’m having. Pedro would be great value if he was nailed but I’m really not sure who Sarri will drop >.

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    4. Ibracadabra
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Very tough; I was all set on Eriksen->Richarlison as my transfer this week and still may do so but others have caught the eye.

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  28. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Both teams playing wingers who dont contribute at all defensively makes for exciting games.

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  29. Baked baines
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Mkhi -97% so price rise very unlikely!

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  30. Differential C (Mark)
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Im seeing this game to see of Arsnel or Chelsea should I get for their great fixtures the coming weeks.
    Still undecided for me. Mikhi maybe.

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    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Mkhi, Aub, maybe Kante for cheap bencher

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