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

    N'Golo Kante (Chelsea) blows a huge opportunity! He latches on to a perfect cross from the wing into the penalty area, but sends a bullet header just wide of the left post!

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

      “Bullet header”

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

        Lol

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

        Lol is right, was more of a deflection off of a slippery surface

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

        It was more like a balloon header.

  2. Ross From Friends
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    I love you Eden but didn't captain you so that's it boy stay quiet today

  3. adams_6
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Does this now need wildcarding? I’m thinking it does. Too many * signifying injuries issued.

    DDG Hamer
    Mendy* AWB Tomkins Peltier* VVD*
    Pedro* Salah Fraser Hazard Schneiderlin
    Aguero Arnie* Zaha

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

      yep

    2. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I'd get shneiderlin and ddg out too.

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

        What he said.

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

          oh, and Hamer....

      2. adams_6
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Oh yeah. It’s not just the injuries. I was too optimistic about Arnie and Pedro for today. Annoyed I didn’t do it last night. Taken drops and missed rises. I think the button needs pushing. Cheers guys.

    3. Lucky Z
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Easily.

  4. Bielsa's Bucket
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Eden Hazard
    Born 7 January 1991 (age 27 years)

    Last seen at Cardiff train station boring a training to London in the evening Saturday 15th

    PLEASE SHARE

    1. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Trains are easily bored though

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

        As are trainings

    2. Ross From Friends
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      He is boring the train today for sure

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

      Wasn’t it a home game?

      1. Ross From Friends
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Wrong on so many counts! haha

  5. BenDavies
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Kante playing as a centre forward sometimes. Incredible. Probably got more touches in the box this season than the last 3 combined.

  6. Gooner Kebab
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Trying not to kneejerk and WC, i think GW8 have a few teams with fixtures swing.

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

      I'm looking at the intl break ebtween GW8 and 9

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

    Hazard -> Salah for a -4?

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Lol

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

        Do it

    2. Ross From Friends
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Yes mate do it before half time starts because Hazard price may drop at full time!

  8. jwong23
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Hazard is very well marked. Need other chelsea players to help pull open the WH defense

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

      Get Pedro on.

      1. Ross From Friends
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Not even on the squad today

  9. delux
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Hazard trolling me again, like last season.
    Got him for -4

    1. J T
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      You’ve given him 45 minutes?

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

      Seriously. What were you expecting? Another hattie just because he got one at Cardiff?

  10. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    2-1 Killie hahahahaha

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

      High quality league, anyone can beat anyone......

      1. Differential C (Mark)
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        I read that with a Brendan Rodgers voice xD

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

          LOL great character from Killie.

    2. Andy'81
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Good, it's about time that the Scots had another title race.

  11. Lucky Z
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    How it looks in 3-4 weeks?

    Auba Walcott Mendy => Vietto Salah TAA

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

      If 5.5 striker then Jiminez

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

    The gloating and trolling on here during matchdays is ridiculous.

    Feels like half the users are teenage keyboard warriors tbh. 45min to go, Haz can still easily get a brace (coming from a non captainer)

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      That's true tbh..

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Had him since GW2, captained him for two big hauls, don't understand the hate. He's an amazing FPL player. West Ham are just playing compact.

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

        This. He'd have been in my team from the off at that price, had he been available.

      2. Nice to Finally Michu
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        This

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

      Not justifying the trolling, but the same can be said about any premium player. It's just banter, and those that gloat after braces should be thick skinned to cop it if it's not working out.

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

        To fair though there are some posters who exclusively post grizzling provocation and nothing else.

    4. International Richard
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Either kids or Russian trolls :p

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

      You're right it is truly sad.

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

      So you own Hazard. Bias detector beep beep beep. Dry your eyes ffs.

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

        Mate i’d be relieved if he doesn’t explode as I hesitated between him and Aguero for the captaincy. I just think the general attitude of members like yourself doesn’t benefit the community in any way.

        Feel free to voice your opinion, just don’t be surprised if not many people pay attention to it.

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

      Pot, meet kettle. I still remember your comments towards me from two seasons ago.

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

        If I offended you Gussy, then I apologize 🙂

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

          You did. Thank you for apologising and I hope that now you give the time of day to people trying to offer advice regardless of their and your respective ranks at the time!

  13. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Well, Hazard was getting all his points towards the end before last GW.

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

    Danny Ward to haul at home vs Burnley.

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

      Nailed?

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Looks like it

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

      Lol, why so confident ?

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

        Just trying to identify a fixture I can field him in!

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

      If he even plays.

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

        Yea no precedent of that is there... 🙄

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

          Have a look at his minutes, he's fading... He'd be better on the counter, not much use if Burnley sit deep.

  15. Tshelby
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Just saw the the Liverpool game Salah could have had so much more.. Think I'm keeping him

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

      Hazard > Salah

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

      Dont. Get Hazard.

    3. Sting in the Tail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      He'll get more space behind Alonso than he gets most weeks.

  16. Carcetti
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Aguero or Kane for the next 3?

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Aguero

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

      Aguero

    3. Effe
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Aguero

    4. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Kane probably might score more points over next 3 but not worth the million more IMO, risky to go without Kun next week

    5. Dyballer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Kane. I have Agüero now too, but Kane will haul now

    6. Pieterke30
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Kane

    7. Four Hit Wonder
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Kane is heating up

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

      Aguero. Kane is off the boil and unless his stats prove he's back to his usual self he's not worth it.

    9. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      if i wc i will get both

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

    Always had a strange feeling about that machine gun kelly since he exploded with the Eminem diss I just realised why it’s because he is Marko Arnautovic

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

      wtf are you talking about?

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

        Can you read?

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

    Reading the comments you'd think that Hazard was subbed at HT

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

      Might as well be.

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

      Just like mitrovic yesterday

  19. L'Aeroplanino
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    should have play fab instead of foster
    rotating 4.5 never works

    1. Point-one short
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Yep, same error here.

    2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      WHU will concede

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

      It worked fine for me so far.

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

      He could concede 5 in the second half. Hopefully not.

  20. DAVESAVES
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Mendy —> Trippier or Laporte

    1. tburgess12
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I went Tripper

    2. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Laporte

      Can see trippier getting rested before the Barc game.

      1. The Pesci challenge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Is Laporte not a rotation risk?

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

          100% mins so far

          1. The Pesci challenge
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Knowing pep it’s only a matter of time before he thinks he needs a rest.

        2. potatoace
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          No more a rotation risk than trippier imo.

          He's played every min so far though. Plus mcy don't really need him for CL fixtures just yet. Unlike Trippier.

          1. The Pesci challenge
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            But Laporte has played in the champions league as well. Only a matter of time. I’m trying to find a good replacement, I suppose you could go with either with both not going to play on the league cup. I edging towards trippier due to the fact he’s more attacking but I do take your points on board though

            1. potatoace
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 6 months ago

              Fair enough.
              Trip is more attacking . I'm just getting a sense that laporte is becoming their nailed on CB. Too early to tell I guess.

              Have you considered chilwell. Have a look at his stats, fixtures. If the clean sheets come too , he could be golden.

              1. The Pesci challenge
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 6 months ago

                Yeah Chilwell is a good shout and is cheaper but Leicester seem to let in quite a few goals That’s my only concern with owning a Leicester def. point taken

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

      trippier

  21. Rawslang
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone know why Hendrick didn't play for Burnley yesterday? Thanks

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

      Dyche brought Westwood and others in to stop the rot.

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

      Hendrick has been poor. Not suited to the more defensive role he was given. Westwood much better.

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

        Thanks guys. So you think he won't be a sure starter moving forward? ( It's for my sky team not FPL )

  22. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Willian kante look very tired.Both played 90 mins on Thursday.Damnn.Both been sloppy

    1. Point-one short
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      If only there were an attacking midfielder Sarri could have brought on....

  23. tburgess12
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Salah and Wilson to Richarlison and Kane?

    Yay or Nay?

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

      Nay

  24. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Gru train about to be derailed

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Never get a Steam Locomotive

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

    Hazard on for the 2nd half.

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

      Cant wait for my juicy 2 points.

  26. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Have a feeling Morata is gonna win this one for Chelsea haha

  27. Four Hit Wonder
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Kovacic leads baps. Great player, too bad he doesn't get returns.

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

      Wait until the CS points or goal points are added....

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

      Wait for 60', there for passes.

  28. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Half time advice if poss:

    A) Mendy&Kamara to Laporte&Mitro -4

    B) Wilson&Kamara to Jimenez&Mitro -4 (own Fraser)

    C) Moura&Kamara to Rich&Mitro -4

    1. Four Hit Wonder
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      C

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

    Misogyny approved website confirmed

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

      BAN

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

      Who is this Miss Ogony? Is she fit?

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

        Hahahaahaha

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

        Hahaha

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

      You need to get back in the kitchen, mate.

    4. Four Hit Wonder
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I have a mousegyny myself. Hate those rodents.

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

        Do you live in a little mouse lamp?

    5. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Does my bum look big in this?

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

        WhEn SoMEoNe TalKS lIke tHat iT iMPlies Sarcasm...

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

          Or idiot

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

          Ahh good old internet

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

          ThAnKs

    6. Mic
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Only a few have shown themselves to be like that to be fair. My comment got 7 upvotes before being deleted about the same thing. The stupidest ones talk the loudest.

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

        Indeed just can’t let them innit

  30. #FPLBhuna
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Some right brainless fpl managers on here slaggin haz off 45 mins in to a 90 min game. Ridiculous.

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

      Match days are becoming quite depressing.

    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      The quality on here went a long time ago

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

        Society is falling.

        1. luke
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          the illusion is shattered

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

        Generally the internet isn’t the best place to meet quality people

    3. DAZZ
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Your about 3 years too late here mate.

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

      It's hilarious.

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

      Haha, yeah, normally stay well away on matchdays but fancied a bit of comedy 😉

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

      Hazard owner spotted.