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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. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Well that was dross.

    Trolls everywhere

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

      Except Mane.

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

    Any Walcott news? Off? Back on?

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

    I seem to recall that last season when I brought in Alonso he hit the woodwork 3 times and just blanked. Sorry guys.

  4. Robson-Canoe
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    So sad seeing grown men celebrating a player's injury because of a fantasy game. Depressing how far some people are sinking.

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Selfish world you are living in

    2. Ne0
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Oh sweet summer child!

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

      Into hyperbole?

    4. ChelseaKTBFF
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      This. Gloating in hindsight to an INJURY. Pretty sad.

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

    Walcott has NOT been subbed

  6. EMERGING STAR
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    This guy DCL is going to score a lot i feel.

  7. Mikeharbrw
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Walcott back on according to BBC

  8. Eo_K
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    This game needs some Pedro

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

    Robbo getting boners?

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Depends on the size of the baps.

    2. Patch
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Tort it was just mane, Firmino and the G Man

  10. Pariße
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Schurle and Mkhi were statistically dominant prior to this gameweek among similary priced midfielders, it all depends on their nailedness but they look like bargains this season.

  11. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    I thought Alonso would struggle under Sarri's system but i was wrong about that as he looks as dangerous as ever.

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

      Will be different against Top 6 though. Chelsea won't have as much of the ball

      1. FPL ZB
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        He scored against Arsenal?

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

          He probably meant this seasons Top 6...

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

          He conceded 2 though and was lucky not to concede more. Expect Spurs, Liverpool etc to be better than Arsenal too,

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

            I doubt people picked Alonso to be racking up clean sheets but for the attacking returns. He got a goal and assist against Arsenal, can’t argue

        3. Gazpilicueta
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          he said top 6.

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

            Jinx

        4. HamezMace
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          He said top 6

  12. JamieC180
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Alonso hits post from Hazard assist...

  13. BooYaKasha
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Not doing any moves this GW really proved the right idea, started AWB and benched Richarlison
    Doing nothing pays off in FPL!

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

      I agree there are a lot of knees jerking, but you are aware there are plenty of games left?

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

        I was really worried about Walcot, Pedro and Mitrovic

        So far so good...

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

      You could have transferred Rich for Billing.

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

        Such low ownership makes it insignificant

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

          What does that got to do with it paying off for you?

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

      Its bloody only HT, he could get sent off yet!

    4. Pariße
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Same here, the sample is too small to make reasonable decisions. Almost got Schurle for Maddison though.

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

    Who have been your biggest FPL trollers? I'll start the list...

    Walcott
    Lukaku
    Hazard

    1. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Christensen; Mahrez, Cedric

      1. tiger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        yep Christensen deffo got me last season

    2. Ne0
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Hazard how?

      1. tiger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        trollers doesn't mean they are crap...just that when you buy them they do nothing and then when you sell them they are on fire.

        1. Ne0
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Ok gotcha, thanks. But in my experience, Hazard has always delivered when expected.

      2. Les Bleus
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        He doesn’t deliver (in FPL terms) when you expect him to

        1. tiger
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          exactly

    3. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Mendy, Robertson, Alonso

    4. Robson-Canoe
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Gabbiadini

      1. KickIt
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        This. Also Andy Carrol triple captain.

    5. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I remember Ashley Williams and Fuchs trolling me a lot

      1. tiger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Yep, Fuchs did me too

      2. Babit1967
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Gabbiadini, Hazard, Christensen, Lukaku, Alonso (last year )

    6. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Or, who have been the worst players you have stupidly picked?

    7. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      King and Wilson

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

      Alonso

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

      Gabbiadini, Pelle, Austin

      I best keep away from Southampton strikers.

      1. tiger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Not tempted by Ings? 😉

    10. Unliklinho
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Kane is a pretty awesome troll too. Nothing when you expect it, hat-trick when you don't.

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

      Another vote for Gabbiadini here.

      Eriksen too, but that's more down to my lack of patience.

    12. Hardly Athletic
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Pep Guardiola

      1. tiger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Haha...i like it!

        1. Hardly Athletic
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          GW1: I picked KDB - benched
          GW2: Transferred in Mahrez - benched
          GW3: Transferred in Stones - benched

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

            Sounds like you’re trolling yourself tbh. None of them were nailed.

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

            Ouch...i reckon Pep has inside knowledge of your transfers mate

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

      Hazard no.1

      after that probably Jesus and Otamendi

    14. BrutalLogiC
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Sanchez last season got me for a captain pick early doors. Walcott naturally. PVA start of last season.

      1. tiger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Yep, Sanchez is one I stay away from now after last seasons shenanigans

  15. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Might this be the week Cedric actually does something? No

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Ooo what a jinx!

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

    This Chelsea game is just like their game vs Newcastle. Bournemouth just sitting back

    1. Jack Sparrow
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Cool story bro

    2. tsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I don’t see how they can keep taking it without conceding tho.

      Also a bit surprised by Chelsea playing the long ball so much

    3. Naboo
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Really? Sky's Sports guys said Bournemouth have had the better chances

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

        They've had much lesser possession but a few chances yes. One particularly good one due to a Luiz mistake. Kante saved them

  17. SPorting
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    How has Walcott not been subbed?

    1. Delph & Safety
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      It happened 5 mins before Half time

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Assessing at HT guessing

    3. Fantastisk
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      He will be when they come back out.

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

    All I need now is Kun benched and I can delete my team.

    1. tsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Hehehehe I tc’d him

  19. Maddamotha
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone has any news on Zaha?

    1. jungle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Groin strain at the end of training yesterday

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

        How long can he be out?

  20. Khark
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Can i just inform all the Walcott owners that he made it to half time. Whether or not he comes back out is a different story, but for now, ignore the trolls!

  21. Delph & Safety
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Gotta have a little, patience.

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Relight my fire

      1. Delph & Safety
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Rule the world m8

        1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Will never forget.

  22. Pariße
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Gross with the slowest penalty run up ever...how did he expect to score that

    1. KickIt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      His penalties are crap so makes him dangerous to own

  23. TomSaints
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    This is all so annoying.

    Salah missed a sitter then mane scores minutes later. No Liverpool clean sheet then Zaha absent.

    I'd bite your hand off for 40 points right now. Unless City go crazy again that is....

    1. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      This. Need big points from Mendy Kun Hazard Alonso especially

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I may not even reach 10pts at this rate 😮

  24. F4L
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Schurrle! 😀

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Again?

      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        I wish 😛

        1. Les Bleus
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Get a better internet then! 😛

  25. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    If Kun is benched I’m swapping to my sh***y, banter second team with no Salah

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Reported

      1. FPL Scoop
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        It’s not even in any leagues other than Overall and that

        1. Eden Wizard
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Easy switcheroo

        2. Ógie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          -1

          Read the rules of the game.
          You have just lost my respect TLD cheaters should be banned.

        3. Naboo
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          So? Switching teams after 4 weeks is still cheating

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

      Me too, and even if that fails I've 19,998 other teams to fall back on.

  26. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Been watching West Ham Wolves.
    Awful game, both teams look pretty poor, but especially the home side. Antonio doing his usual impression of a pub player and Arnie isolated.

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

      I agree, Arnie is out after this
      Such a bore fest

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

      agree antonios attempt at dribbling had me dying

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

    Billing 2nd on my bench with WB playing - hope for BSilva no show 😀

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

    0 shot 0 dribble 0 key pass 0 arial dual 0 tackle 0
    shocking Walcott in FH

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

      At least he's on the pitch - Pedro 😀

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

        Pedro vs tired legs

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

      So not much different to the 1st three games!

  29. Marcos Alonso is god
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    3 goals in 5 games is poor . Might watch some of the local football on tv instead . Super Diski it is

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Bye

    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Nobody is forcing you to play FPL or watch the games

  30. FPLGeezer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Schurrle weren't talked about much. A ridiculous amount of shots last week but was put off by owning Mitrovic too and possible rotation. He could be nailing his place down tho if he keeps up this form

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

      Yeah was very close to a brace last week. Shot of the bar and just missed the far corner. I was recommended robertson > taa and schurrle > mkhi. glad i was stubborn and wanted a punty pick in my wc team.