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20 October 2018 1533 comments
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Eden Hazard (£11.4m) will be the Fantasy Premier League focal point as Chelsea get Gameweek 9 started this lunch-time.

He comes into the Blues’ meeting with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge as the second-most owned asset in FPL, behind only Sergio Aguero (£11.3m) with 51.0% backing.

Fantasy managers will also be hoping for a clean sheet with Marcos Alonso (£7.0m) still in 45.9% of squads.

Investment in Manchester United has waned in recent weeks with their most popular option David De Gea (£5.8m). He remains owned by 18% despite going four Gameweeks without a clean sheet.

Their most fashionable outfield option is Paul Pogba (£8.1) with 13.9% backing. Interestingly, the Frenchman has been tipped by  Joe’s famed Goals Imminent table.

On the injury front, both Antonio Rudiger (£5.9m) and Mateo Kovacic (£5.9m) came through doubts over their fitness while Ross Barkley (£5.7m) was named on the bench.

Luke Shaw (£5.1m) overcame his knock to start for Man United.

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

MAN UNITED XI (4-3-3): De Gea, Young, Lindelof, Smalling, Shaw, Matic, Pogba, Mata, Rashford, Martial, Lukaku.

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  1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Alonso was right there at the back post again - yet the stats will not show it

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

    Don't entirely blame Pogba there. Matic was closer but took the nearest man and left Pogba to chase Rudiger while screened by his teammates.

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

      But still just awful defending by the pair of them.

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

      How can they not have this organised? They're world class footballers?

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

      Pogba let Rudiger go because he got caught out...

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

        You're assuming that Pogba's man was Rudiger. I think it was a miscommunication between who was covering him.

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

          Watch the replay.

  3. dvdguy
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    People seriously still own DDG?

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

      0.6% of top 10k and 13% of overall

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

    Hope Chelsea win the league... I absolutely love Sarri.

  5. George Sillett
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Even Morata might score against this lot.

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

      No he won't.

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

    Kovacic miles better than the one who drinks water..

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      No comparison here! Drinkwater and Bakayoko were the worst transfers of the decade ono

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

        Where are they these days?

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

    Just watch the next goal be Kovacic > Morata and everyone sighs

  8. El-Kloppico
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    DDG must be among the worst GK nowadays.. too much hype surrounding him.. his WC was awful and hasnt got a clue about his defense anymore

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah, he's one of the worst GKs in the world.

      Hmm.

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

        Long term out of form

    2. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Ridiculous. It's the shower in front him to blame.

      1. The Enlightener
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        ?

    3. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      What could he do about that goal tell me?

    4. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Stupid comment really, but I think Chelsea have done a fantastic piece of business bringing in Kepa.

      Not overly long until he becomes the Spain #1.

    5. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Too many shrooms?

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

    useless goal for alonzard owners

    1. Amsterhammer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah annoying. Hopefully with these utd yellows they'll have some chances.

  10. Chenku╰☆╮
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    DDG captain fail then.. damn.

  11. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Alonso > Rudiger -4? 1.1m cheaper and better goal threat.

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

      At the minute!

    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I've just done it

    3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      He won’t be “marked” by Pogba every week 😉

  12. DeathoftheParty
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Pogbas fault that. No questions.

  13. The Enlightener
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Evidently, winning this 1-0 won't be the easiest thing for Jose and company.

  14. Ruinenlust
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Who is better looking: Morata or Giroud?

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

      Got to be Giroud.

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

      How is this a question ? Morata mate

    3. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Giroud. Morata looks like there isn't too much going on up top.

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

      Who do you fancy the most

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

      Giroud... Needs to off that beard though.

  15. Sif
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    United box littered with Pogba's toys

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

      Rude.

  16. Bolivian Seaman
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    I don't see Man United scoring in this

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

      This

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

      Or finishing with 11 men.

  17. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Sarri definitely had a word with Alonso about not being so gung go attacking wise

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

      So we were right in pre-season

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Was up in the penalty box a couple of mins before Rudigers goal.

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

      Hazard back starting meant they were literally bumping into each other

  18. billysupertramp
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    pogba reaction ahaha.

  19. CostaCoffee
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Rudiger becoming a real fan favourite, been quality for the last 6/7 months. Great character too

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Loves a bit of crack he does!

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

    Ashley young really is a filthy dirty C

  21. Over Midwicket
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Young is such a thug. In another life he'd be in jail for racketeering.

  22. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Young YC

  23. George Sillett
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Typical United against Chelsea - boot Hazard as hard as possible. Hope a couple of them get sent off.

  24. aborg
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Lol. Was gonna bring in Rüdiger instead of Alonso as I wanted to free up funds but had realized Rüdiger was yellow flagged and kept it as is !!

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

    Alonso brilliant defensively recently...

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      It's almost like he's actually a good player, contrary to belief.

    2. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Brilliant is stretching it a bit.

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

    Im guessing the idea of Hazard being put under lock and key is holding true for now?

  27. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Real Madrid has Bale, Benzema, Nacho, Kroos.

    Think I’ve worked out why they’re losing 0-2 at home....

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

      The pivot will be chopped after this one.

  28. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    I still believe that Morata is the worst player in the Premier League.

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

      Benteke and Locadia IMO

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

    Rashford is so poor

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

      Whos next on your hitlist for this match?

  30. Differentiator
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    (I ain't saying she's a) Rudiger YC