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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. Boomerang V
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Balls I also have Sanchez in my team! What a terrible gw. First Aguero, now Sanchez!! Why did he missed the plane? He trained the whole week and misses the plane? wtf is going on?

    1. Boomerang V
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      * why did he miss the plane?

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

      I have both and Eriksen as my VC, could be a shocker!

    3. seanysheep
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I have Aguero, Sanchez and lacazette piss poor!

    4. mir
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      May already be down south. Does happen alot of man Utd players they dont always travel together.

      He probably still has a flat down south from arsenal days.

      Clutching here as an owner - trying to be positive.

    5. doublyG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      What's wrong with Aguero??

      1. AzzaroMax99
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Rumour that he will be benched tomorrow.

        1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Jeeeees. This flipping RUMOUR is doing my head in

  2. amogh patel
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    will king go down tonight?

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

      Ask the queen

    2. BarrowAFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Already cashed him in for Ings + £1m

      Will use the spare cash to upgrade Robertson to Alonso before GW4

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

        Not so sure that is an upgrade.

  3. Del FPL-iero
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Are you going to keep Lacazette? If not, who would be your pick?

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

      Switching to Mkhi for Arsenal cover.
      Still deciding. Probably Ings.

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

      Had him since the start. Too expensive not to start; looking to get Wilson but the prospect of having 3 cherries is a concern.

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

      ARS looked dramatically better once Laca came on (in BOTH Fixtures)!
      Feel like it’ll be hard to bench him again

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

    Sterling is looking the most consistent (c) option to rotate with Salah. If Aguero doesn’t start tomorrow he’s the best replacement at City.

    1. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Looking at him for sure. Problem is how to get him in neatly for me

    2. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Maybe, like Salah though he's very anti BAPS, which is something that needs to be considered at this price.

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

        Good point

      2. The Mandalorian
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        He got 19 bps only Aguero with 20 bettered that at 11m

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

      I would agree with that. I thought he was too expensive and wouldn’t start the first few games but I genuinely fear him. Kun was only short term for me anyway because he will miss games at some point.

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

      He out scored all 11m players last season and crushed Aguero by around 50 points.

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

      If I did wildcard(90% not going to), think this would be my MID:
      Salah | Sterling | Bilva | Mkhi | Richar
      [w/ All FWD’s under 7mil]

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

        Add Firmino and Ings that would be a top line up.

  5. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Definitely getting Maddison and Mkhi, but will have King he is going on the bench

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

      I just know that I’ll get Maddison and he’ll blank the next 10.

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        He is quaitly I think , it is just with Vardy out he will he be setting up

        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Who*

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

          Yeah that’s true

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

      LEI haven’t looked that good overall, imo
      and yeah...w/out Vardy & their Fixtures; idk?

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

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

    Or drop Kun?

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

    I think I might have to jump on the Az bandwagon and bring in Maddison for Jota. Apart from LIV LEI hardly have testing fixtures.

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

      He looks their focal point of attack

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

        Yeah watched some highlights and was impressed as when he played united too.

  8. DR0GBA
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Bottomed

    I really need Eden in my team next week since i'm going to the game and i've wanted him in my team since GW1 but knew he wouldn't be back...

    How do these transfers sound?

    Aguero + Cambasa > 4.5m striker + Hazard (2FT)

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

    Wilson or Ings?

    Bournemouth seem the more in-form team. Ings has some pretty decent stats, however.

    1. boredjames
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Ings is cheaper and looked good today. I went with him.

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

      Looking for opinions on this too.

  10. Captain Kakaroto (I blame R…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Moura ---> Richarlison before he rise??

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      He’s cheaper?

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

      You’re selling Mouradona?

      1. Captain Kakaroto (I blame R…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        How did he looked today?

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

          scored a goal

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

          Got in good positions from what I saw. Didn’t see the whole game, though.

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

          Missed 2 Sitters, before a top-class goal out of nowhere (that pisses me off so bad if Eriksen doesn’t get the Assist), then he kinda disappeared until a botched breakaway & then subbed
          He was in decent positions, but Lamela looked better, imo
          *[Disclaimer: Watched match w/ Eriksen/Bavies—Googles; cause I own them]*

          1. Captain Kakaroto (I blame R…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            thabks for the reply. I saw on sofascore that he missed 2 big chances.. My plan was always to transfer him after this game, but now he scored and i'm wondering. would you ditch him?

  11. palace ash
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Jota to Pedro?

  12. pakornk
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Why sell King when he plays at home next?

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

      He is playing poorly

    2. AzzaroMax99
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      He is such a troll.

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

      3 points in 2 games.

    4. boredjames
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      playing poorly and will go down in price

    5. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Because even after hearing ten billion times that its sub-optimal, people cant stop themselves from points chasing and knee jerking.

    6. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I'm keeping

    7. Bellerinmondo
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      because otherwise we could only make transfers half of the time

    8. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I'm keeping for one last week. Have other transfers in mind

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

      Avoiding price drop and getting the price rise, I assume.

  13. AzzaroMax99
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Erikson to Mkhi and save 2.5 in the bank? I have one more FT to spend

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

      I would

  14. pakornk
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Also king to Wilson seems too sideways.

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

      I think so. Go Ings, I might.

  15. manu4life99
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Highest priority to bring in for GW3 onwards:

    A) Alonso
    B) Mikhi

    1. AzzaroMax99
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I think Mkhi

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

      Mkhi for me.

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

      A

  16. King Kohli
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Which three of the following premium players would you have in your team if you were on WC this week?

    Salah
    Sterling
    Hazard
    Mane
    Auba

    1. DR0GBA
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Hazard Mane Auba

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

      Thats a bad headache!

    3. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Hazard Mane Sterling

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

      First 3.

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

      SAS

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

      Sterling Hazard Mane

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

      All four except last one preferably. If not then, drop Hazard as well.

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

      If I sell Kun for Auba, I’ll have all but Salah.

    9. Totalfootball
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Sterling Haz Mane

  17. timawflowers
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Arnie and tripper to Wilson and alonso?

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

      Jesus......

      1. Ha.
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        He’s not an option

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

          This lad needs a miracle

    2. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Joking?

    3. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Lol

  18. Lexi2014
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Bota and Joly to Daniels and Mhiki

    Yay or nay?

  19. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Maddison or Alonso?

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

      Alonso

  20. Krafty Werks
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Arsenal attacker going to be needed from next week with their incredible 8 game run incoming. So, would you?

    A - Jota & King > Mkhi & Wilson for free? (would have to do now with Wilson rise tonight)
    or
    B - Eriksen & Jota & King > Aubameyang & Maddison & Kante -4.

    Thanks.

    1. kepaccino
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I'm considering doing A myself, but it would mean no maddison

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

    How did King play? Was it about bad form or just no luck?

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

      Utter troll

    2. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      No one actually watched that game.

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

    Tempted by

    Luiz -> Alonso
    Salah -> Haz
    Hudson-Odoi -> Mkhi
    King -> Kamara

    Probably split over two weeks. Have Mane and prefer Haz over Salah for next fixtures, plus allows all the other upgrades.

    Yay/N ?

  23. Tinmen
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Folks, is there much point swapping King to Wilson? Free transfer

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      No

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Sure, Wilson is on form, cheaper and heading for a price increase, King is the very opposite.

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

      Nah...if you're gonna swap, might as well go for Mitro, Ing, Zaha/Arnie.

      1. Rotation's Alter Ego
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        This. Not much point going to Wilson unless you need to free up cash. Even then I'd be inclined to go to 5.5 or give King a (another) chance 😉

    4. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      If you want to keep Wilson long term beyond just next week, otherwise no

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

    If B Silva blanks tomorrow would you do:

    BSilva & Schneiderlin > Richarlison & Kante for free?

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I’d probably don’t regardless

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

      I will bring both Richarlison and Kante, but not at the expense of BSilva.

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

    Sacrifice PVA to get in Alonso?

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

      Probably.

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

      Could work. Everyone have AWB anyway right

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

        Has*

  26. Wirtzle Gummidge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    I'm now looking at Robertson to Alonso for a hit...

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

      My word.

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

      Behave

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

      Haha no

  27. Niho992
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Mikhtaryan, Hazard and Zaha for Jota, Moura and Aguero?

    Bad thing is that i have only one player of city Mendy

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

    How was Laca today? Could he be an option?

    1. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      A bench warmer isn't an option

  29. kepaccino
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    a) Mhki & Ings + 0.5mil
    b) Maddison & Mitrovic

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      A

  30. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Reminder that Ville Ronka kept Joselu for like ten gameweeks last season even though he had terrible actual returns. Its all about patience with mid price options.

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

      If King is 5.0 like Joselu, I would definitely keep him.