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

    Sanchez roumours true?

    1. Midlands Saint73
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Which rumours?

    2. #FPLBhuna
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Not sure heard he hasn’t travelled

    3. Vinyl78LP
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      that he didnt fly with the squad, yes - perhaps he's already in the vicinity ?

      1. Midlands Saint73
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Already in Brighton, now those are some different rumours!

    4. JustPark
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      He's cheating on his missus?

  2. ignis88
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Who would you have between Mkhi and Pedro?

    1. ALTOID11
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I’ve had Pedro since GW1 but thinking of swapping out for Mhki - Arsenal’s fixtures look tasty

    2. JustPark
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Mkhi. Hazard or Kante for Chelsea.

    3. Deli Alli OxenFree!
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Def Mkhi, imo

  3. barton fc
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    good move?
    king + Bavis to ings + alonso

    - bavis has better stats than alonso but has hard games in the next 3
    - alonso would only be temporary and i would get trippier when the fixtures improve
    - ing and wilson is close but i slightly prefer ings and i saves me 0.5mill
    - alonso could be luiz Chilwell or PVA

    1. NestorC
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      thinking about same move

    2. tvz32
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Do it

    3. Deli Alli OxenFree!
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      If those are your only problems, I like it...
      I’ve got both those 2 as well(Bavies & King); but i’ve got more problems to deal with (Jota & Eriksen—one Spur has to go!), and it sucks...
      Bavies looked so good on that left flank! Could have had 3 Assists if there was better finishing....it’s tuff

  4. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Can someone remind me the Golden Rule of "Hiow many games to give a player before ditching?" Isn't it 4?

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      3

    2. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Well it’s been two games and we have to ditch someone

    3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Don't mind that just use your common sense based on your team.

    4. Ghost Gooner
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      4 if he isn't a heavy hitter.

    5. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      45 minutes seems to be the general rule on FFS.

      1. Kellz86
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        THIS ^

        Sometimes the groans start on 20min...

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

      As above, 45 mins for Jota and King YC are enough to ditch both for free for me.

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

        Sorry, hauled off after 45 mins to clarify

    7. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      There is no golden rule

    8. Mysterion
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      4 to 5

      1. Mysterion
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        minutes

    9. Deli Alli OxenFree!
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Feel like with your username/pic, you have to give Jota a little longer (was so dope last year & pre-season)...
      King on the other hand? ...his time is prob up for most

    10. Skalla
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Can you convince me that Rui , Doherty and Jota will score some points in the next two games?

  5. F4L
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    was Mkhi's performance worthy of a goal and assist today?

    1. noahzark22
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      yes

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

      Not for me.

    3. Podge
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Could have had more

    4. Deli Alli OxenFree!
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      First Half = Hell Yeah! 100%
      Second Half = he disappeared...
      (The troubling thing is that I feel like ARS actually looked way better as a team in the 2nd Half, with Ozil-off and Lacazette-On)

    5. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      He was lucky...Chelsea didn't really defend properly

  6. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Don’t get Alonso they said! He won’t get attacking returns they said!

    1. Deli Alli OxenFree!
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      LMAO!...
      I for one, am gonna try not to talk sh*t about players anymore this season

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

    Sanchez to Hazard of Sterling? Got money for either ... hmm ...

    1. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Either. Hazard imo

    2. Deli Alli OxenFree!
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Def Wait until you’ve watched City vs HUD to make a decision...
      (Plus, I’m like a Deer in Headlights w/ those City Fixtures

  8. The Pep Revolution
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Best replacement for King at a similar price?

    1. mr messi
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Wilson, Ings, Mitrovic

    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Mitro/Ings

    3. Shearer & Sutton
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Ings and save 1.0m

    4. william prunier
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Hold! They are scoring goals and have good upcoming fixtures

    5. Begbie.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Wilson or Mitrovic

  9. The 12th Man
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    How does this look?
    DDG
    Alonso,Mendy,Robertson,Pereira
    Salah,Hazard,Richarlison,Mkhi
    Aubameyang,Ings

    Hamer,Westwood,W-Bissaka,Kamara

    1. Ghost Gooner
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Not sold on Auba

    2. Podge
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      nice

    3. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Pretty nice.

      I think I'd take a haircut on DDG and Pereira though to upgrade Westwood to Maddison, that'd then be a proper 3-5-2

  10. The Big Fella
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    I was all set for selling Mkhitaryan for Richarlisson. Now I am not so sure. Can anybody give me advice either way?

    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Get richarlison in for someone else.

      1. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        My only options are Mkhi, Salah or B. Silva from midfield. Up front I have Aguero, Arnie and Auba. Even if I sell Arnie for a £5.5m I will still be short.

    2. noahzark22
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Why would you do that?

      1. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Arsenal playing like shite and Everton aren't. Mlkhitaryan shite last week. Richarlisson has form and fixtures on his side.

    3. ignis88
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      would find another way to get rich in

      1. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        It's either sell him, Salah or B. Silva. I want all 3.

    4. JustPark
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Nah. Find another way.

      1. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        How come? Arsenal playing terribly.

        1. Skalla
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          They played City and Chelsea though, should be much better from GW 3 onwards!

  11. No_Mo_Salah?
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    King, Jota and Kabasele to Ings, Mkhi and Alonso for -4 or too knee-jerk?

    1. sozopol
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Wouldn't take a hit. Find another way to do 2 out of those 3

      1. No_Mo_Salah?
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Jota and King to Mkhi and Ings only for now?

        1. sozopol
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Yep good

          1. No_Mo_Salah?
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Oki thanks

  12. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    What to with King? Transfer to

    A Wilson but have to be tonight to afford Sterling
    B Ings so can wait to decide
    C Zaha and keep BSilva as prices me out of Sterling

  13. Ole.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Really disappointed with Josh King... Anyone watch the games? Ditch?

    1. Marvin.
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Ditch hard.

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

      Awful apparently, but a poster who went to last week's game gave him high praise fwiw

  14. 420king
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Any chance Cairney keeps his price now that all the 5m mids blanked this week? Fraser a concern though.

  15. Botman and Robben
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Have 2FT, do King -> Wilson for now to avoid price drop/get price rise?

    1. 420king
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Only if you really want Wilson. King probably isn't dropping tonight.

    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      yes

  16. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    who is more nailed whilst KDB is out?

    A) Sane

    B) Dilva

    C) Bilva

    D) Sterling

    E) Mahrez

    F) who knows with Pep!

    1. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      D then c

    2. Podge
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      FFFFFFFFFF

    3. Ghost Gooner
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      D C B E A

  17. The Mandalorian
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    If Aguero doesn’t start tomorrow then its another transfer headache adding to the Jota, king and co list.

    1. Podge
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      That no headache just get Aub

      1. The Mandalorian
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        No form

    2. Lets jump straight into it.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Not really. He's not dropped. He's rotated.

      If he doesnt start this week, then he'll start the next?

      1. The Mandalorian
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        You need 11m players starting every wk plus he’s a captain choice

        1. Andy'81
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          No Man City player will start every week.

  18. Cabellafan
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Eriksen and Peltier to Mkhi and Alonso? Too kneejerk?

    1. Deli Alli OxenFree!
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Def Kneejerk!

    2. Deli Alli OxenFree!
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      [erased second line of my post for some reason]
      ...but that Trans looks so good, that it might be the exception?

      1. Cabellafan
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Yes! Is that guy Alonso, hes so hot right now!

  19. Ibralicious
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Ings or Wilson for the next few GWs?

    1. sozopol
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      This is the question we are all asking

  20. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Alonso only scored a goal, no guarantee this is the start of something big.

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

      Forgot the assist and the last game.

    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      He got a goal and an assist today.
      The previous game he got a goal and an assist.
      Chelsea have a lovely run of fixtures.

      1. The Polymath
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Point taken, scrub that 🙂

        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          *correction* previous game he got a clean sheet and an assist.

    3. 420king
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Two assists, goal and a CS in two games, along with 5 bonus.

      1. noahzark22
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        not sustainable, but indicative of the run of form he can go through. I thought him worth it so I got him in GW1 and am happy

  21. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    @TM: What is your plan transfer?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      2 days to go.

      1. Jules Rimet
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Right now for TM its Jota out for someone, probably Mkhi. He’s got 2m extra so probably save or get someone for king or Tomkins to Alonso.

  22. Tickle Me Enzo
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    A L O N S O : just broke the recently posted record of no attacking def that delivered in GW1 has also delivered in GW2 in last 5 years. He looks as good as ever under Sarri

    1. Jules Rimet
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Yes! Must have.

  23. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Next week, is this a decent -4?

    Kun, Sanchez and King —> Auba, Hazard and Iheanacho

  24. Bob B
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    King, Davies > Alonso, Ings?

    2 FT

    Jota > Mkhi (-4)

  25. tvz32
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Is Mkhi on corners and FKs as well?

    1. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      No. Ozzzzzzil.

      1. tvz32
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Was he on the pitch earlier today? Didnt notice

    2. Kellz86
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Ozil/Ramsey take a share too

  26. Desperately Seeking Dusan
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Why was Jota hauled on 45 today? Tactical, injury or just that bad?

    1. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Tactical. Two goals down so.

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers. I can’t say I know much about championship sides but I saw everywhere he was crucial to Wolves scoring last season and everything went through him! Not boding well then!

    2. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Both

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers.

  27. Feloh
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    on what percentage is king on FPL stats?? can't access the site at the moment.

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      dropped tonight

    2. Mysterion
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      around -50

    3. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      -56 ish

    4. Podge
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      -53

  28. tyrannosuarezrex
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Considering there's probably quite of few of us getting rid, has anyone come up with a replacement pairing for Jota/King?

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Kante + Ings

    2. shiregeriatric
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Wilson/Mike?

      1. shiregeriatric
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Miki!

      2. tyrannosuarezrex
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Was leaning towards this too

    3. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Bilva/Mikhi and Ings

    4. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I'm mulling the options. Also have Eriksen who I'd like rid of in an ideal world but that might have to wait.

      I'm thinking King+Jota to Ings+Mkhi+0.5 which will go towards Erik to Haz next GW. Problem with that is Kamara is my 3rd striker spot so I'd be leaving myself very light up front.

      1. Collie01
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Also considering downgrading that Jota mid spot to Fraser/Kante.

      2. tyrannosuarezrex
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Fraser looking like a gem but the extra +1m doesn't add much up top as far as king is concerned

    5. slasken
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Micky / Wilson??
      I need to see som stats / facts on Wilsons before pulling the trigger... King will Explorer next week.....

  29. Carlton P
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    A) Robbo and Mané
    B) TAA and Hazard

    1. Podge
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B pools fixtures go south soon

  30. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Bavies + Kenedy + King
    to
    Alsonso + Kante + Aubameyang
    (-4)

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      yes