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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. arndff_
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Eriksen is a joke.

    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Sven-Goran?

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

      He's not. He's just a player you have to be patient with, which is why I didn't go for him because their fixtures were mixed and I knew I wouldn't show patience at the start lol.

      He's a much better FPL Draft pick. 200 points very likely.

      1. arndff_
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Ok

    3. MFC86
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah I’ve had enough of him

    4. _Make
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yes he is. On what planet though?

      1. arndff_
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Cant blank b2b games vs teams like Ncastle and Fulham!

        That’s ridiculous.

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

          Why not?
          Bavies did it!

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

      im dissapointed in him. thought id get some returns in the first 2 fixtures. but now im thinking ft to mkhi and 2m in the bank for the next week.

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

      Yeah, the punchline is:
      “...and then he had back-2-back 10pts+ Returns, as soon as I get rid of him!”

  2. pjanns
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    King --> kamara
    Cairney --> Mkhi

    Would be for -4, but exact cash 🙂

    Rest of the team
    Patricio
    Mendy - TAA - Bailly
    Salah - Mane - Bilva - Richarlison
    King - Zaha - Aguero
    (Hamer - Cairney - WB - Peltier)

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

      I am considering the exact same moves. Holding back because i want to also see if Kun starts

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

    Salah really starting to look overpriced

    1. Cofinho
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Agree

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

      What rubbish lol

    3. DantheManinaPan
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      After 1 game? A game in which he scored?

      1. ignis88
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        In comparison with other midfielders who are producing

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

          If at the end of the season, Richarlison outscores Salah (or even matches 2/3 of his points)...then you can make that comment, imo

    4. Frank Black
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah, he hasn't done anything in this GW. I'm so fed up with him.

  4. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Fraser second highest scoring mid atm.

    Flying right under the radar at 5.5m

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      He can't be Scottish, surely?

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Deep fried Fraser 😎

  5. Rotation's Alter Ego
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    So many bandwagon worthy players still to play this gameweek.

    Could see a lot of hits / WCs this week.

  6. Mikey44
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    A- Richarlison + Ings >> Lucas + King (2 FT's)

    B- Richarlison + Mkhi + Kamara >> Lucas + Stephens + King (-4)

    Thanks

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

      Ok...i’m assuming you wrote those Transfers in the Reverse of the norm?

    2. Duderino
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Do IT. Richarlison has Bern crap, way to few goals for his pricetag. Poor fixtures as well

      1. Duderino
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Been*

  7. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Er, what’s this bloody Mendy news now?

    Source: Scotty B bottom of last page

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Is Mendy injured now?

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Not sure, Scotty B saying a doubt along with Aguero & Sanchez

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          He is unbelievably injury prone allright...

          Delph essential??

    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I can’t see it

    3. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Seen that too. No Mendy tomorrow would be a worry!

    4. 420king
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I don't see it. Wouldn't trust Scotty B with any news though.

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Been deleted now...

    5. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      *dusts off the trusty pitchfork for the first time this season*

    6. Frank Black
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I think KDB is not going to play either but take this with a pinch of salt!

  8. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    King has to go.

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yep but I want rid of Bavies aswel

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

        Same!...
        Unfortunately, I also have Eriksen & Jota...
        [Wildcard is actually a 20% Possibility

        1. THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          I’m holding mine for now. Might even hold onto King for another week and swallow the price inevitable price drop

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Sadly he does. On the bright side, both Wilson & Ings look like upgrades that also free up budget - the best type of transfer

    3. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      One more week

      1. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Possibly but it would be against my better judgement.

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

        The little Gambling Addict on my left shoulder keeps saying the same thing!
        ...but the little FPL Addict on my right, says cut him loose!

  9. lifes a pitch
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Davies to Alonso...yes or no??

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Definitely

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      That’s my planned move this week

    3. Podge
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Go on then

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

      Did that already

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

      Depends if you also have Mendy & 6mil LFC Defender...
      If so, yes.
      If not, I like the above options better

  10. Niho992
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Is smart to transfer out aguero?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Not tonight.

    2. MFC86
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Wait for his hatrick tomorrow

  11. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Is Auba still a good option for next week?

    He isn't likely to be dropped / rotated with Lacazette is he

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I wasn’t filled with confidence watching him today to be honest

      1. The Artist
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Nor was I, but you’d have to back his pedigree. That, combined with the run of fixtures and Mkhi, Ozil and Ramsey feeding him...I’d say the next couple months will bring some joy.

        I would say that, though. Just did:

        Boly, Alexis and Laca > Alonso, Mkhi and Auba

    2. lifes a pitch
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yeh he is imo. He cant miss many more chances as easy as the ones he missed today....getting into some brilliant positions and seems central to the style of play.

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

    Have 2 ft
    Jota + King > ?
    Currently thinking Mitrovic and Maddison, who would you guys recommend? Also have 1m in the bank but want to keep that for next week to do Mané> Hazard.
    So best midfield/forward combo for 13m?

    1. ippe
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Richarlison & Wilson seems like an obvious choice if you don't have them already.

  13. fabiolanzoni
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Jota -> Mihky? Cant afford any price movements, but got other issues in team as well (Lacazette - and conserns about Aguero)

  14. ignis88
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Where did Mark go?

  15. Feloh
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    king to Wilson before a price rise anyone??

  16. lifes a pitch
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Is aguero not in tomoro's lineup...what's causing the speculation here?

    1. Scotty B
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      He is in the line up its just people talking rubbish as usual

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Where did you get that news about Mendy?

        1. Scotty B
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Usual crap

          1. Jafooli
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            😀 okay....

            1. Scotty B
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              FPL dugout on this occasion.
              Apparently Sane to play left back

    2. Yank Revolution
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      A Guardian article

  17. ☆Khaz
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    I'm intrigued by Ings, nice stats, price and fixtures. Anyone here know how he did on the pitch? Did he pass the eye test?

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Best player for SOU by a mile.

    2. Big4FPL
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I watched the second half (I still don’t have Richarlson so thought i’d see if I want him), he looked decent - got in better positions than Austin/Long and looked fairly sharp considering I expected him not to be fully match fit still

  18. FantasyTony
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Have my 2 Transfers

    A) King > Ings + 1.0ITB
    B) King + Stephens > Kamara + Madison
    C) King > Mitrovic
    D) King > ????

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

    Best 4.5 keeper?

    Have Patricio + 4.0...

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

      considering King -> Ings and Patricio -> Schmeichel

      on 2 FTs

  20. ZACTAY
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone not interested in getting Alonso? Still a lot of good defenders for cheaper

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

      I'm not.

    2. Podge
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Hard to watch Chelsea while not owning him

    3. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Alonso is currently the highest scoring player...in the whole game.

    4. Toby Lerone
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      he wont score every week, and as you say better value elsewhere at the moment

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

        no 6.5 player will score every week

    5. twoplustwo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Not yet but need my defenders to do something tomorrow really, he has good fixtures coming

      That said, he doesn't score the winner today he's at fault for the Arsenal goals

    6. Bucket Man
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I’m not yet. Their defence didn’t look brilliant, they won’t play Arsenal every week and he won’t score every week. King my main priority, not sure what else at the moment.

  21. jia you
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    WC team first draft, thought?

    DDG
    Mendy / Robertson / Alonso / PVA
    Mane / Sterling / Hazard / Mkhi / Richarlison
    Zaha
    (Stek, Wilson, AWB, Kamara)

  22. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Iwobi looks tasty. Surely not nailed though?

  23. Toby Lerone
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on this for a -4?

    King, Stephens, Pickford > kamara, Miki, Mcarthy

    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Uninspiring

  24. JurgenRodgers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Sanchez/King out

    Mkhitaryan/Firmino in

    2 FTs..

    1. Toby Lerone
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      maybe zaha instead of firmino?

    2. Podge
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Wait on Firmino

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

        Will wait, just early thoughts

  25. OverTinker
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    I have king and Tosun in my team and I am not that convinced with both of them. 2 FTs and 0.5 in the bank?
    Wilson, Mitro, Ings?? or any other

    1. Effe
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I have King, Tosun AND Schurrle... can’t decide which one to get rid of first! Probably Shurrle as he’s not getting many minutes.

  26. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Wildcard anyone? Seems like a generally good time to play it

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

      If you have a better idea now about how to get exactly the team you want, then yeah. I can see why a lot of people are playing it now.

    2. Bucket Man
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Not for me. Only had 3 players play, this week was never gonna repeat last weeks scoring.

    3. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      You keeping Kane?

  27. Firmino
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Choose one:

    A) Peltier & Eriksen -> Alonso & Mkhi
    B) Eriksen & King -> Maddison & Lacazette
    C) Eriksen & King -> Mkhi & Morata
    D) Eriksen & King -> Hazard & Ings

    1. Bucket Man
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      A out of those

  28. King Kohli
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Does this look like an upgrade?

    Salah > Sterling
    Sanchez > Hazard
    Kun > Firmino
    Cairney > Mkhi
    Lowton > Alonso

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

      I’d say so.

    2. Bucket Man
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Not by getting rid of Salah

  29. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on Alonso?

  30. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Kun Billing Luiz to Wilson Miki Alonso ???