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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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  1. Strchld
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Would you WC if you have Salah, Tomkins, De Gea and McDonald, all of them is going to drop at least once.
    And dont have any Arsenal assets, have to get atleast Mkhi in.

    1. Epic Fail
      8 years, 1 month ago

      No.

      Hope that helps

    2. Eddie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Do you want to sell all of them immediately? If so WC, if not, don't. Ignore the price drops if you're happy to hold obviously.

      1. Strchld
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Not sure. If there is coming injuries in ITB its too late to WC because they are dropping tonight. Have to do it today to avoid drops.

    3. Jafooli
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Tomkins transfers out should stall now he's fit again. Especially if he gets a CS.

      Same with DDG.....

      1. grumpyman
        8 years, 1 month ago

        He's out?

        1. Jafooli
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Oh righto....thought I saw him in the line ups.....

          1. GianniBanani
            8 years, 1 month ago

            It was townsend

      2. Strchld
        8 years, 1 month ago

        He is out so surely dropping

    4. Team Bobcat
      8 years, 1 month ago

      If you want rid of salah take a (-4) and get another playing player. Tomkins can be subbed. DDG still decent between the sticks. McDonald another benched material. No point in WC for the sake of a healthy bench. They wont get you any points anyway

  2. Ziyech on the Bench
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Zaha not even on bench? Must be small injury/sickness

    1. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Groin strain. It’s in the article.

  3. Emiliano Sala
    8 years, 1 month ago

    korea 2 - 0 japan

    1. Emiliano Sala
      8 years, 1 month ago

      both son assist

    2. Epic Fail
      8 years, 1 month ago

      They should make the 3 overaged players do military service anyway. Something for the youngsters to look up to.

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        8 years, 1 month ago

        🙂

    3. We Will Klopp you
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Excellent news, I'm very happy for Son.

    4. Chief Break-Everything
      8 years, 1 month ago

      #FreeSon

  4. Diva
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Zaha groin injury? Thought he was missing an international for personal reasons?

    1. Rogue Todd
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Is his groin often public?

      1. Rogue Todd
        8 years, 1 month ago

        If so, pics pls

    2. Siggy in the Middle
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe how he acquired the groin injury is personal

    3. TyroneGAA
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Lol

  5. Dannyb
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Tempted to rage transfer Zaha out now. At least I did Salah to Hazard last night.

  6. Ohh1454
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Best Leicester mid to own ?

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Maddison

    2. NWA
      8 years, 1 month ago

      ghezzal

  7. J T
    8 years, 1 month ago

    22 from 3 Let’s go Hazard!! 😀

  8. Ryan_P27
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Let’s Go!

  9. #FPLBhuna
    8 years, 1 month ago

    South korea 2 up in ET

    SONNYS COMING HOMEEEE GET INNNN!!!!!!

  10. RAFA THE GAFFA
    8 years, 1 month ago

    King >> Zaha for a -4 😀

    1. Siggy in the Middle
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Oof. Condolences

    2. Ohh1454
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Zahas price rise saved me from doing it as I only had 0.6bitb

    3. ZimZalabim
      8 years, 1 month ago

      i did bobby to zaha to fund hazard also -4
      and this is after doing lucas to mikhi last week for -4

    4. E25
      8 years, 1 month ago

      For a hit? Wow

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I did Shaw+Rich+King >> Alonso+Cairney+Zaha Sunday night. Seemed ok at the time but not Cairney and Zaha are injured so it was all just for Alonso haha

        1. E25
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Hah. That makes more sense. There were rumours about zaha having personal issues. Not sure about this injury malarkey

  11. We Will Klopp you
    8 years, 1 month ago

    You were warned Pedro was a rotation risk.

    1. El Lobito 10
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks for your message, which is in no way patronising.

      1. We Will Klopp you
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Sorry, I'm a little on edge after the end of that game. Would delete if possible, richard move.

    2. Cok3y5murf
      8 years, 1 month ago

      So are City attackers

    3. lifes a pitch
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Lol they will only get even more butt hurt now

      1. El Lobito 10
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Just kidding pal, you're alright.

  12. Melvin Udall
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Glad I didnt listen to the advice doled out to sell Firmino and Mane this week. Came close.

    1. J T
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I know man I actually bought Mane this week lol

    2. Richd
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Don’t listen ever then

      1. Melvin Udall
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Touchy little red creature aren't you?

  13. Manani
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Was all planning to do Mane>Hazard, but now I am not too sure....

    1. yakirh
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Easy.
      Salah -> Hazard

      1. We Go Again
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I'm so tempted

  14. Jafooli
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Schnerderlin looking lively in the warm up?

  15. Sz21
    8 years, 1 month ago

    FT-
    Korea 2
    Japan 0.

    Son exempted from military service!

    1. Sz21
      8 years, 1 month ago

      ah 15 mins to go oops!!

  16. KadMan
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Zaha injury serious? I'd keep him if he's set to feature next GW (International break in between as well).

  17. AYEW KI-EDEN MEE
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Salah to Hazard anyone? Early sub could be a one off but a real game changer imo.

    1. Syd.
      8 years, 1 month ago

      2 week international break to fret over

    2. DT42
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Did this 3-days ago. No regrets so far

    3. Dannyb
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Did it last night. Could it gone tits up but thankfully it hasn't, so far.....

  18. RAFA THE GAFFA
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Wish I’d captained Arnie!

    1. makaveli123
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I did! Just before the deadline

      1. Epic Fail
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Always best to do it before the deadline. Good call.

        1. makaveli123
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Oh, Epic 🙂

  19. The Pep Revolution
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Is anyone else starting to think that Salah is not justifying his price of 13m?

    1. J T
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I think you have to ask yourself what points per minute you expect and what’s being delivered, instead of analysing singular gameweeks

    2. Ohh1454
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Ya think I'll do Salah and king > madisson and Kane

  20. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Salah's first blank of the season and madness breaks out. Love this game.

    1. makaveli123
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Crappy player tbh

    2. E25
      8 years, 1 month ago

      This. Could easily have has 1 or 2

    3. JamTart
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Exactly.

      I'm frustrated but he's going to blank now and again. Could easily bag a brace the next game. Over the course he'll score well

    4. Syd.
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Upcoming fixtures are adding to the panic and he was shite today

  21. Gaffers
    8 years, 1 month ago

    No, nobody has mentioned it

    1. Gaffers
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Sigh

  22. LosBlancos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Hello breakfast Pedro club 😉

    1. MTPockets
      8 years, 1 month ago

      We don't talk about Pedro club

  23. Chenku╰☆╮
    8 years, 1 month ago

    I am selling Salah. Who is with me?

    1. yakirh
      8 years, 1 month ago

      1 million fantasy manager IMO

    2. Chucky
      8 years, 1 month ago

      O/

    3. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Not me I don’t think

  24. Jafooli
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else with Aguero (c), Salah (vc)

    Kun no show would be a disaster.....

    1. Chucky
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Kun no show tonight to punish his new owner Chucky...

      1. Jafooli
        8 years, 1 month ago

        😮

    2. Manani
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I'd say most people will be in that situation

    3. Rainer
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Don't even start Jamie 'Jafooli' Jackson.

      1. Jafooli
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Confirmed starting?

        Robbo baps?

        Mendy 3rd assist?

        1. Rainer
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Alexis assist under review yet?

          1. Jafooli
            8 years, 1 month ago

            *checks marks team*

    4. J T
      8 years, 1 month ago

      KunC HazVC

    5. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, I

  25. Louis Van Gaalstones
    8 years, 1 month ago

    With the BPS system, is there something that gives a severe points reduction if someone makes an error leading to a goal?

      1. Louis Van Gaalstones
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks!

  26. Emiliano Sala
    8 years, 1 month ago

    vardy will be back for next game true?

    1. Rainer
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, available for GW5.

    2. yakirh
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Thinking Salah Zaha -> Hazard Vardy?

      1. Emiliano Sala
        8 years, 1 month ago

        firmino to vardy. already have hazard

  27. Chucky
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Tosun brace,Morata goal,Hazard hattie badly needed to save my GW/Season....

    1. Zilla
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Alonso hattrick? If not, why not?

      1. Chucky
        8 years, 1 month ago

        😛

    2. Jafooli
      8 years, 1 month ago

      All assisted by Schnerderlin 😎

  28. olabola
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Is the BPS finalized between Leicester-Liverpool?

  29. Federico
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Struggled all week with my bench. Waste of time now. Only 11 fit players in my squad.

    Anyways, is it time to part ways with Salah, given his price tag?
    Salah, Doherty -> Manè, Alonso

  30. Rogue Todd
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Salah and Peltier -> Hazard and Mendy for -4?

    1. Chucky
      8 years, 1 month ago

      No brainer

    2. Chenku╰☆╮
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah I would