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Attention turns to Hazard as Zaha and Pedro disappoint owners

Attention now turns to Eden Hazard (£10.6m) and his Chelsea colleagues in the Saturday 3pm matches of Fantasy Premier League.

The Belgian midfielder starts for the Blues as they host Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge, fresh from earning 150,000+ new owners for Gameweek 4.

Meanwhile, colleague Pedro (£6.7m), who was revealed to be the best replacement for Richarlison (£6.7m) was named on the bench by Maurizio Sarri.

However, the top story of the afternoon already is the absence of Crystal Palace striker Wilfried Zaha (£7.1m) who reportedly picked up a groin injury in training this week. The Ivory Coast inernational sits in 33 percent of teams leaving plenty of Fantasy managers already disappointed at this early stage in Gameweek 4.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£4.1m) returns to the Crystal Palace line-up, while Danny Ings (£5.6m) overcame his blister from earlier in the week to start for the Saints.

The exploits of Theo Walcott (£6.8m) will be of great interest. The former Arsenal man has been chosen as the people’s replacement for the suspended Richarlison, earning 770,000+ new owners for Gameweek 4, more than any other player.

Pascal Groß (£6.9m) returns to the Brighton starting line-up to face Fulham, while Ryan Sessegnon (£6.4m) must be content with a place on the Cottagers’ bench for a second week running.

Following some confusion in the media over the fitness of Marko Arnautovic (£7.0m), he captains the West Ham side to face Wolves.

BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION XI (4-4-1-1): Ryan; Bong, Dunk, Duffy, Montoya; March, Propper, Stephens, Knockaert; Groß; Murray.

FULHAM XI (4-3-3): Bettinelli; Le Marchand, Odoi, Mawson, Fosu-Mensah; Zambo Anguissa, McDonald, Seri; Vietto, Mitrovic, Schurrle

CHELSEA XI (4-3-2-1): Kepa; Alonso, Rudiger, David Luiz, Azpilicueta; Kovacic, Kante, Jorginho; Hazard, Willian; Morata.

BOURNEMOUTH XI (3-4-3): Begovic; S Cook, Ake, Francis; Rico, Lerma, Gosling, A Smith; Fraser, Wilson, King.

CRYSTAL PALACE XI (4-4-2): Hennessey; Van Aanholt, Sakho, Kelly, Wan-Bissaka; Schlupp, McArthur, Milivojevic, Townsend; Ayew, Benteke

SOUTHAMPTON XI (4-2-3-1): McCarthy; Bertrand, Hoedt, Vestergaard, Cedric; Hojbjerg, Lemina; Elyounoussi, Redmond, Long; Ings

EVERTON XI (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Digne, Zouma, Holgate, Coleman; Davies, Schneiderlin; Calvert-Lewin, Sigurdsson, Walcott; Tosun.

HUDDERSFIELD TOWN XI (5-4-1): Lossl; Lowe, Schindler, Zanka, Kongolo, Hadergjonaj; Mooy, Billing, Diakhaby, van la Parra; Mounie.

WEST HAM UNITED XI (4-2-3-1): Fabianski; Cresswell, Balbuena, Diop, Fredericks; Sanchez, Wilshere; Antonio, Anderson, Snodgrass; Arnautovic.

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS XI (3-4-3): Patricio; Boly, Coady, Bennett; Jonny, Neves, Moutinho, Doherty; Jota, Jimenez, Costa.

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2,770 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Several Larsson scores..

    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Wow.

      *Seb

    2. Oven Glover
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Hate the guy. Even more so now that he plays for the rats.

  2. HNI
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Bou frustrating Chelsea like last time. Its surprising how horrible Haz has been in first half

    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Mane to haz for a hit ?

      1. HNI
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Lol no. I dont even have Mane

      2. GREEN IS GOOD
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Haz to Mane

  3. Cheeky Onion
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Any reason why Daniels is benched? Close to a price drop so may have to drop him soon

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Because their first choice LB only had a 3 match ban.

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

      He's not benched. Supposedly injured, Rico's place now I'd imagine.

    3. Brap.
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      He's not on the bench.

    4. Cheeky Onion
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      So an immediate sell

      1. HNI
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Yes. Rico back so daniels will play in cup games

  4. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    What happened to FPL-royalty Leighton Baines?

    1. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      He got the old

    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      He got old

    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Age

    4. Podge
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Time happened

    5. rivercityransom
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      he got... oh

    6. Cheeky Onion
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Became overpriced, less attacking, and fewer clean sheets.

      Was a cracking options once upon a time though...

    7. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      The old he got

    8. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Time waits for no man

    9. HNI
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Rip that old man

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

    How has Willian looked so far?

    1. Dannyb
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Like a poor man's Pedro.

    2. Richd
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Afro hair. Wasteful.

    3. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Lively

    4. HNI
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      African Pedro

  6. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Imagine tuning in for Chelsea vs Bournemouth and being rewarded with the drivel that is West Ham vs. Wolves.

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

    Wilson does what he does best!

    Misses a sitter.

    1. Richd
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Has to hit the target.

  8. GOTHAM City F.C.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Which team will score first?

    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      City

    2. the snazzy viking
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      liverpool

  9. Ady87
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Thought Brighton were good value at 11/10 after their performance against United and Liverpool. Thanks, Gross.

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

    This Pedro news is so disappointing.

    Should have learned our lesson with him from previous years. Will hang on for next fixture hoping he starts and re-asses

    1. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Probably plays next match as Willian on international duty

  11. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Just sent an email to FPL to complain about lack of goals.

    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Support

    2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Enjoy the clean sheets

    3. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Mark playing 5 at the back confirmed

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        😛

      2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        😆

    4. Jekori
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Glad i played 4 at the back

  12. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Cmon Alonso and Haz

  13. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Wilson misses a sitter

  14. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Oh Gross why did you do this to me?

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      So you and mark can continue fight it out..

    2. Khark
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Grab a beer

    3. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Bad pen or good save Granville?

  15. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Imagine MotD if these 15.00 kick-offs all finished 0-0!

    1. barracuda
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I wouldn't complain too much. 2 defenders out of 4.

  16. Patch
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Just waiting for the ear shattering Mitrooooo/ Arnieeeee shrieks!!!

  17. BON
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Do our families know we're this sad?

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      They’re the reason we’re this sad.

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

        😆

    2. Dannyb
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I put on a brave face most of the time.

    3. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      They have their suspicions

    4. Marcos Alonso is god
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      You have a family ?

      1. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Under his patio

    5. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Mine all know.
      Keeps me out of their hair.

    6. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      My wife doesn't know how sad I am these days. I left her when she sold Kun for -4.

      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Had to be done.

  18. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    0-0 written all over it....

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      😀

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

    Can't wait for the international break...

  20. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Wtf Kante just did? not good enough to play attacking mid

    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Best defensive mid in the world so play him where he’s useless

    2. Brap.
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Who they gonna play instead -- Dross Barkley?

  21. phill1962
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Am I the only one confused by Kieta getting just one point today!!!??? Says he only played 19 minutes, thought he was subbed at 71 minutes?

    1. Polo
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Subbed on...

    2. Podge
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      On

    3. Ragabolly
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      He didn't start the game, other way around

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

      Subbed on after 71 minutes, or are you trolling?

    5. ONSIDE 9
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Subbed on at 71, Henderson started

    6. Mambino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      no he didn't start Hendo did

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

      You are the only one.

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

    Alonso YC

  23. FPLzebub
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Alonso yellow

  24. Podge
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Alonso yellah

  25. Delhidynamo
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Alonso on YC duties from TAA

  26. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Hopefully an alonso red card 🙂

  27. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Just came on to chuckle at all those smartass managers (including me) who brought in Groß as a differential over Theo as a Rich replacement. Awful choice.

    1. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      He's on penalties. That's one of the reasons to own him. 🙁

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

    Yes Alonso yellow.. finally something to cheer about... Cmon Luiz

  29. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Sick of Alonso, so bad. Useless.

  30. DROP IT LIKE IT'S HART
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Looks like not captaining Hazard was a good idea. At least until now. Bournemouth are holding their own.