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23 September 2018 1955 comments
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The Fantasy Premier League community turns its attention to Eden Hazard (£10.9m) and Marcos Alonso (£6.9m) for Chelsea’s visit to West Ham this afternoon.

Only Ryan Fraser (£5.7m) earned more new owners ahead of Gameweek 6 than Hazard, signed by 600,000+ Fantasy managers following his hat-trick against Cardiff.

Meanwhile, left-back Alonso is this match’s most popular player, currently sitting in 44% of squads. Both he and Hazard have been named in the Chelsea starting XI at the London Stadium.

However, there is disappointment for the 14% invested in Marko Arnautovic (£7.0m). The West Ham forward has been left out of the matchday squad entirely after picking up an injury in Gameweek 5.

That may prove positive news for Alonso owners and other Fantasy managers bought into the Chelsea defence. Arnautovic scored the solitary goal the last time the Blues travelled to face West Ham, resulting in a 1-0 win for the Hammers.

Coming in for the Austrian is FPL midfielder Michail Antonio (£6.8m) who will lead the Hammers line this afternoon.

WEST HAM XI (4-3-3): Fabianski; Masuaku, Diop, Balbuena, Zabaleta; Rice, Obiang, Noble; Anderson, Antonio, Yarmolenko.

CHELSEA XI (4-3-3): Kepa; Alonso, Rüdiger, David Luiz, Azpilicueta; Kovacic, Kanté, Jorginho; Hazard, Giroud, Willian.

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  1. rdamjan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Every year I fall into the trap with rotating GKs. Never works. Looking at Ryan Button at wc or something like that:s Those juicy points on the bench from Fabianski:(

    1. Marvin.
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I always just pick one. The frustration when you play the wrong one is too much for me.

    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Keep the faith. Same happened to me with McCarthy a few weeks ago.

    3. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Will get you 1-2pts at best (Proud Ryan owner!)

    4. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Worked for me this week.

      I agree it's hit and miss though.

    5. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Have Ryan 6 weeks for 12 pts

    6. TheTwelfthMan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I've had Foster and Patricio. Very happy thus far, 3 CS from 6.

      1. FPLzebub
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        I have this also and have 26 pts from my GKs so far. That is 4 more than just Patricio and 10 more than just Foster and I haven't got every decision right. Rotating GKs are fine you just need to pick a good rotation. Some people just don't like to have to make decisions.

    7. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I leant this lesson from Tom Heaton at old Trafford a few seasons ago, sat on my bench with 16 points whilst Foster got a 2pt return from an easy home game....went with a premium keeper ever since.

      Days like today remind me why.

  2. nobwak
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    55 with Laca (c) to go. Started the week at 4.5k, hoping to end it still in the top 10k.

    1. DirtySanchez
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      why on earth did you cap Laca in the top 5k...

      1. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Becuase hes not a dullard. Good luck Nobwak!

      2. Pep says
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        I say fair play to him

      3. Dr. Agabuse
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        why do you ask him that. looking esp good now. btw he 4,5k

        1. DirtySanchez
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          I guess we will see in 2 hours time.

          Its a big risk, but good luck either way!

          1. Dr. Agabuse
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            one goal will be enough. was a risk before the gw. now its a chance

            1. DirtySanchez
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 6 months ago

              Youre right. I was questioning the motive before the start of the GW.

      4. nobwak
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Couldn't decide between Aguero, Mane and Hazard - figured whichever one I picked would end up being the wrong choice, so took away that possibility by picking none of them!

      5. nobwak
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        ... 😀

    2. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      nice, if I'd wildcarded I would have got him. Could be gold this week and the weeks to come. GL!

    3. Tev
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I’d be confident you will, fair play for that captaincy choice. Rate Laca

    4. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      You'll stay in the top 5k with that as long as Laca doesn't blank.

  3. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Where was Auba going in the Range Rover?

    1. BigBillyBass
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Waitrose

    2. Fantastisk
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Emirates.

  4. emyoueffsee
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    70 points all out. Happy with that, Fabianski on my bench is a bit of a stinger though.

    1. jia you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Why I hate the idea of rotating 4.5s! Nice score though mate!!

    2. Dr. Agabuse
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      64 ramsey to go.
      id take 6pts but ideally want a goal tonight

      fab on the bench too

  5. French Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Can anyone please give me a radio stream for the arsenalhamr that can be accessed from outside the UK?

    At a conference and need to keep my phone in my pocket hahah

    1. FP Elephant
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Try the Everton club website for a live audio stream. Worked for me last week when they played West Ham. (I’m a Hammers fan, so had to accept the very pro-Everton commentary but still got to listen while on the road outside the UK).

  6. Releasebreaks
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    In my mini league almost everyone swap Salah to Hazard.

    As a Salah surviver should I fire again on Salah(c) against Hazards?

    1. Begbie.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Not if you own Aguero or Kane.

  7. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    65 (-4) with Richarlison and Pickford to go
    Would be dellighted to make 70 points this week, so hoping for 9 points from the pair of them... seeing as Pickford is going to get 0, I need a Richarlison masterclass! 😀

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Richarlison masterclass incoming

    2. Bruce Lee
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Let's go Rich

    3. TAT
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Thoughts on Salah going forward? Worth keeping?

    4. Drexl Spivey
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Maddison bandwagon working though.

    5. jia you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Haha! Az as a respected FPL manager in these parts why the hell have you Pickford in your team mate?

      1. Moosie the Staggie
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Because he made a mistake at the start of the season and it's probably not worth a -4 when he will no doubt wildcard soon

        1. jia you
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah, hard using FT on your keeper alright but prob should if he gets the chance!
          But Az, bought Madders last week and rewarded with 2x8 point hauls 🙂

  8. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    410 (66pts this week) probably be enough for top 50k? Or at least a green arrow?

    Started at 55k, up to 75k yesterday though after 42pts.

    1. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Should be

  9. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Imagine believing Chelsea wouldnt be affected by fatigue after a thursday match an an extra night at an airport hotel in Greece.

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Hazard should not have been affected

      1. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Hazard cant carry the entire team on his own.

        1. jia you
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Agree, fair point, he wasn't a good captaincy pick this week (as captain hindsight as that sounds)!

    2. fedolefan
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Since when is Europe an excuse for a poor weekend performance? Pool, Arsenal et al weren't spared any mocking after Thursday matches, so why is Chelsea different?

      1. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        What are you talking about? Spared mocking? Im talking about Hazard cappers and their poor choice.

        1. fedolefan
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Read your own post lol. You may have tried to say that but you didn't say anything along those lines.

          1. Brosstan
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Learn to read mate.

            1. fedolefan
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 6 months ago

              Ok boss. No mention of Hazard or their cappers in your post and we're to take that from it.

              1. Brosstan
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 6 months ago

                Im criticizing those who thought Chelsea would do well. Thats Haz cappers.

        2. The Train Driver
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Did you say this before the game?

            1. The Train Driver
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 6 months ago

              You got +1 from me then

      2. Dr Van Nostrand
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Works for Burnley. Europa League is brutal for Prem form statistically

        1. fedolefan
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah, true. Lost in translation the OP and my response too.

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I don't get the Salah debate. So easily worth the money, especially when there is a load of budget options doing the business as well

      1. jia you
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        I'm Salahless but agree, fund go pretty far this season easy to have Salah, Hazard, Aguero and a very strong team!

      2. Ask Yourself
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        This may aswell have him performing consistently whilst there really is nowhere else needed to put the cash

      3. SADIO SANÉ
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        most people don't factor in the 'likelihood of returning points' into value - they just look at someone like Fraser (with HINDSIGHT) and say that Salah can't possibly be worth that much. He will get an attacking return in -most- games with the odd haul thrown in, only Aguero comes close from that point of view imo

  10. DatoRRR
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Does Hazard hurt the returns of Alonso?

    During my eye test, I have seen many times Hazard trying to go solo while Alonso was making an appeal on the left side. Justified or not, this could hurt Alonso's returns in the future. Indeed, looks like Hazard is taking most of the attacking returns on the left side.

    Plus the fact that Willian seems to take some freekicks (even David Luiz shot a long free kick), I am starting to be concerned on Alonso's returns. I am still keeping him for its clean sheet and form, but I keep that in mind.

    Anyone thinks the same?

    1. Rash
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Overthinking imo

    2. The real slim shady
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      That is correct. Only kept him on WC cause Mendy was injured and I can do a direct swap back to mendy when he is fit again.

    3. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      No. Varies by game but they play together usually. Sarri will have a word 😉

    4. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      He's a left back with 1 goal and 5 assists in 6 games.

      Once game without attacking returns, where every game previous he has basically played up front, and you're concerned?

      Calm that knee.

      1. Dthinger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Agreed. He's the top scoring player in the game at less than 7M! Why anyone would sell?

      2. DatoRRR
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        In the last two games, Alonso has shot only once... Compare to the first 4 games, its very different (12 shots)
        I am just saying that something has changed, I also admit that I am keeping him. So my knee is fine 😉

  11. Arctic monkeys
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Choupo moting goal

    1. Eden Wizard
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Eric

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Not if FPL have something to say about it.

  12. Steve Stiffler
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    62 all out, time to ditch Hazard? Has been very good from GW3 till now, but I feel it’s his time to go, and who is the best possible replacement? Sterling

    1. Steve Stiffler
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Have Salah too btw

    2. The Train Driver
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Lol, one game...

      1. Steve Stiffler
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Have falling into this trap before though and there next 3 fixtures aren’t great compared to Sterling, would probably get him back after them

  13. Eden Wizard
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Zaha > Mitro now or Arnie in GW8?

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Bournemouth conceded 4 to Burnley. I’d be tempted to give it another week

    2. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Arnie gw10

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Anderson GW11*

  14. Buck The Trent
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Pick 2 out of the below for a WC team

    A) Hazard: LIV sou MUN
    B) Salah: che MCI hud
    C) Kane: hud CAR WHU

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      It's whu not WHU but still meh.

    2. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I went A and C last week

  15. arndff_
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    If you own: Mendy, Peltier
    and don't own: Richarlison, Maddison,

    would you use your WC?

    1FT here...

    1. Dr Van Nostrand
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Nah not sold on Mads. Just get Richy and a Dman like Laporte

    2. money face bandwagon
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Not really a crisis if u have 3 fit defenders.

      I in the same situation and wildcarded as I want to get kane for the fixtures. If u are not into kane then dont see the need to wc

      1. arndff_
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        My 3 fit defenders for next GW:
        Alonso(LIV)
        Robertson(che)
        AWB(bou)

        1. adased
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          i feel you man

          i took a hit to get another fit playing defender, would've gotten duffy if i could hold on for another week tho

          1. arndff_
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Took 3 hits already... 😀

            @GW3, @GW5, @GW6

  16. Planet Head
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Have to say the hammers looked good today. Always been a fan of Yarmo.

    1. Eddie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Seem to have turned a corner, will be getting Arnie back in shortly.

    2. Moosie the Staggie
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Pellegrini seems to have found the key now. Should be plenty of decent hammers options going forward

  17. The Overthinker
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Hazard out for Salah?

  18. ol3andre
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Mendy + Pedro ---> Tripper + Maddison for -4?

    1. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Yess

  19. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    65 all out. That's good for a green right? 140k right now.

    1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Yup very green

    2. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah.

    3. The Overthinker
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I am somewhere around you .
      60 all out .
      Small green for.me

    4. Ghost Gooner
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Green but how big a rise depends on Rich, Auba or any highly owned players not going beserk. Autosubs to think of as well

  20. BobbyDoesNotLook
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    So happy for Hazard blank and Alonso CS. Could not see that I should play Fabianski so cannot really be bitter.

  21. emyoueffsee
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Everyone please stop calling watching football an eye test.

    1. BadgersBoys
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      An eye exam?

      1. emyoueffsee
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Much better.

    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      😆

    3. Marvin.
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I haven't had my eyes tested for years.

    4. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Ocular scrutiny?

      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Sounds like the next installment of the avengers franchise

    5. Dr. Agabuse
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      haha
      have an upvote

  22. seewhyaxe
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    74 all out with hazard blank..

    didn't see that coming

    1. Dr. Agabuse
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      nice score tho. who did it for you? AWB Mitro Salah AlexArn all at it?

  23. Powers106
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Any estimate on last man standing cutoff?

  24. money face bandwagon
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Mitrovic or lacazette?

    1. jayzico
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I have mitro. I'd rather have laca. But he's more expensive yeah

  25. adased
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    need tosun to not play so hughes 6 points can come on

    possible?

    1. Moosie the Staggie
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Not sure, I would feel more confident if Niasse was about.
      That feels horrible to say as an Everton fan

  26. jayzico
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Mendy for who? Got Alonso. Or keep?

    1. Touré De Force
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe Trippier or Rose

    2. Moosie the Staggie
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Wait and see the Carabao Cup press conference on Monday

  27. Andrew
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    86 all out

    1. Moosie the Staggie
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Bragard, wd

  28. The Mastermind
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    74 points all out. Could be on 90ish if it wasn’t for my transfers 🙁

    1. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      64 all out...

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Same, if I only owned and triple captained Fabianski 🙁

    3. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Could be winning if I picked a different team. Nice score though 🙂

    4. jayzico
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Amazing. I'm taking hits this week though.

    5. TheTwelfthMan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Could've broken the 100 if I had quintuple West Ham defense...

      1. Steve Stiffler
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        62 all out

    6. Jack Sparrow
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I could have got over 100 if I transferred in all the top points scoring players.

  29. jayzico
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Sorry, bottomed:

    Mendy for who? Got Alonso. Or keep?

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      im probably going to wait for an update from Pep. No one stands out as an obvious replacement

    2. The Mastermind
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Walker?

    3. Marvin.
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Wan Bis da man.

    4. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Wait for news if you think there's a chance he plays next GW or don't mind the price drops.

      Can buy anyone or do a lot with the money by buying someone like Doherty. The possibilities are endless.

    5. jayzico
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      yeah. I'll keep. Thanks chaps.

    6. Moosie the Staggie
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Otamendi the best replacement imo

    7. jia you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Cashed out the 0.2 before he drops again, really like Spurs next two despite their defensive frailties, so hoping it will prove a good move!