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18 August 2018 3055 comments
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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. Chilli Heatwave
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    So.tempted.to.Wc

    1. Chilli Heatwave
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Please talk me out of it

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

        Need a team for a start.

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

      I’m considering it too

    3. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      just use it, so many good options now

    4. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I think it’s a good time to be honest. When are we ever again going to get the chance to get in on Alonso, Robertson, Mendy for a combined 0.1 above their asking prices...

      Not to mention Mkhi with his fixtures, Ings & Wilson looking good and all the uncertainty over Kun & Sanchez.

      Throw in Richarlison, Walcott, Maddison & all of their excellent fixtures. Hazard, Sterling etc.

      There are way worse times to WC.

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

        dont forget hazard kane

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Yep

      2. Starlydon
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Why is there uncertainty about Sanchez??

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Apparently the little bollix didnt travel with the squad to Brighton

    5. Chilli Heatwave
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Sorry, team was
      Patricio-sperroni
      AWB-Tomkins-pelt-robbo-mendy
      Salah-Erik-Stephens-jota-rich
      King-aguero-firmino

      1. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        How many changes would you do? I think it's a good time but also wish I could delay it a bit.

        1. Chilli Heatwave
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Would have to be 4 at least, but still wouldn’t be happy enough

    6. TAT
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Same. A -12 would sort out my team nicely, with 0.4 to spend. Don't know what to do.

    7. Chilli Heatwave
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Think im going to do it, so many options, cheers all.

  2. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    When people are saying Aguero is dropped what does that actually mean? He isn't even on the bench tomorrow?

    And then Mourinho says nothing about Sanchez bit he hasn't travelled?

    These are my captain and vice and two of the best players in the league, surely they can't both not play tomorrow??!

    1. Fergus1107
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      you need some salah in your life pal

    2. LarryDuff
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      That couldve been 3 posts!

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

      I think the key point here is never listen to the drivel that appears from a lot of people on this site with regards to team selection. Apart from the Anfield Express last season which clearly had an inside contact at the club, nobody knows and it’s pure speculation. Last week Bilva wasn’t playing either and KDB was “100% starting because his agent said he wants to play the first game”, “mark my words”

    4. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      “Dropped” means Pep elbow dropped him in the head from the top of their training ground

  3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Any obvious price rises/fallers tonight?

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

      Wilson.

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

      Wilson and Rich

    3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Thx

  4. Differentiator
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Surprised at the lack of love for David Luiz. Am I missing anything?

    1. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Fantasy points

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Alonso only 1m more. A lot freeing up a mill with King -> Ings.

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        The FPL,beast playing to his left for 1.0 more

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

      They concede goals - should have conceded last week vs HUD if HUD had a half decent striker and Luiz doesn’t really get attacking returns. I’d prefer Alonso (who seems like he’s still getting forward in a back 4) but if you’re going that premium, why wouldn’t you have Mendy or Robbo.

  5. tafrère
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Alonso is worrying me as a non-owner.

    1. The Baby-faced Assassin
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Me too, looking like a -4 to bring him in!

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

      Me too given the system means he shouldn’t get forward as much... but maybe he’ll only be doing so vs weaker teams (sorry Arsenal)... maybe City in the CS are a better guide for how he’ll play vs stronger teams.

      That said, I have Mendy and Robbo. That’s two cheaper defenders who will score more over the season since they have attacking returns and defensive returns. Chelsea will concede. And I don’t want three premium defenders given I have DDG too.

  6. The Tinkerman
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Doherty, Cairney, King, Kun > Alonso, Mkhi, Morata, Madine (-8)?

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Not until after Monday night though. Kun could change my mind.

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

      yes

  7. vova
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    King and Jota to Wilson and Pedro or Mkhitaryan?

  8. PL Ball
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Is it just me, or does an average of 23 feel a little high?

    1. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Lot of Kane captainers + a lot of casuals with Alonso.

    2. Skalla
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I have 2pts today but with basically everyone else scoring that seems about right!

  9. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Let’s take stock of this things this time tomorrow eh?

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

      Nope, got nothing better to do. My knee wants to jerk. 😀

    2. Skalla
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Can we delay the price changes to tmrw aswell pls?

  10. Nanoelektronicar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Arnie, 4 shots, and took the pen. Fixtures still bad though. Did he pass the eye test? Keep or sell?

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      West Ham could be dodgy, but pens might keep him in the points.

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

      Also he got 2 bonus points.

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

      Had a couple of half chances last week too

  11. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Attacking left back in an attacking team > attacking left wing back in a defensive team.

  12. tvz32
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Did Bavies to Alonso

    Saving my last FT in case Kun doesnt start tomorrow. Then it will be Kun to Auba

  13. Winners900
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Need 0,5 to get Alonso.
    King out for:

    A) Wilson- Do it tonight
    B Ings - You can wait

    Thoughts please?

  14. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Who wins:

    A. Zaha & 18pts

    B. Mane, B Silva, Aguero

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      *15pts

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Might depend on the Aguero autosub 😛

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        4pts waiting on the bench 😎

    3. #FPLBhuna
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      A for me definitely

  15. Ruud van Kane
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    What's the story with Sanchez not traveling with squad?

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

      sanchez didn't travel with the squad

  16. Kante Touch This
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    A) Richalson

    B) Mkhi

    Thoughts?

  17. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Evening gents, better move here:

    Bavies, Jota, King ->

    A) Alonso, Mkhi, Ings
    B) Periera, Mkhi, Zaha

    Many thanks!

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      A

  18. ZACTAY
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    This is a stupid question but if I have 2 FT and only use one does the other one carry over for the next GW?

    1. Zlat-man
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      yes

    2. 420king
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yup.

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

      yes

  19. ZeBestee
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    This gw has absolutely thrown the spanner in the works. Now WC is almost a reality.

  20. Zlat-man
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Alexis, Jonny, Costa > Alonso, Makkhi, Maddison for -4.
    any doubt?

    1. The Baby-faced Assassin
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Looking at bringing in the exact same 3 for a -4.

    2. Podge
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Jonny?

  21. ignis88
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Mkhi or Alonsp? Have D Luiz

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

      get rid of luiz

  22. barracuda
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Can you use WC and BB in the same week?

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

      No.

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

        Are you sure? I thought you could.

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

          2 chips.

      2. barracuda
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Thought so- shame

  23. Emiliano Sala
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Which move to find fund?
    A) bailly to chilwell
    B) siggy to mkhi/madisson

  24. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Worth doing Zaha or Arnie to Wilson so I can upgrade Luiz to Alonso?

    If yes, which one?

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

      Arnie

  25. jia you
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    On wildcard, which do you prefer?

    A. Auba + Dilva
    B. Kun + Mkhi

    Thinking A. as David Silva could be value now at 8.4 with KDB set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines!

  26. Flynny
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Question to kun owners?

    Who are you looking to replace him with when he doesn't start tomo...

    I have king and kun to remove for free.

    Ings and auba? Morata maybe?

    What are folks thinking? Thanks

  27. The Tinkerman
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Foster/Fab
    Alonso, Mendy, Robertson
    Salah, Mane, Mkhi, Bilva, Richarlison
    Morata, Zaha

    Schlupp, WBiss, 4.5 fodder.

    -8 will get me this and avoid impending price drops, very tempting...

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

      Not for -8.

  28. bitars
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    There are a lot of interesting cheaper forwards out there now, how would you rate this guys from there valuation?

    A. Arnautovic 7.0

    B. Mitrovic 6.5

    C. Zaha 7.0

    D. Wilson 6.0

    E. Ings 5.5

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      C for fixtures, E for potential value.

    2. JustPark
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      You missed King.

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

        womp womp

  29. Oven Glover
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    If Sterling doesn’t get any minutes tomorrow Vardy’s -1 turns into -2 🙁

    1. Oven Glover
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I just turned 3 as well 🙂

  30. JustPark
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Would love to hold my WC till international break but Alonso is tempting.