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26 December 2018 2303 comments
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The final game of a bumper Boxing Day Fantasy Premier League schedule is largely unaffected by Christmas rotation.

There had been fears that Marcos Alonso (£6.9m) might lose his place as Chelsea travel to Watford but he has been named in the starting line-up.

In fact, Blues manager Maurizio Sarri has made no changes from the side that lost 1-0 to Leicester just days previously, keeping faith with his key men.

It means another stint on the bench for Olivier Giroud (£7.7m) with Eden Hazard (£11.0m) leading the line as false-nine once again, flanked by Willian (£7.3m) and Pedro (£6.3m).

Even the midfield trio of Jorginho (£4.8m), N’Golo Kanté (£4.9m) and Matteo Kovacic (£5.8m) was left undisturbed by Sarri, despite a few options for rotation.

Meanwhile, Javi Gracia has kept faith in the front two who punished West Ham in Gameweek 18, Troy Deeney (£5.8m) and Gerard Deulofeu (£5.4m) leading a Watford side lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.

Watford XI (4-4-2): Foster; Holebas, Kabasele, Cathcart, Kiko Femenia; Pereyra, Capoue, Doucouré, Sema; Deeney, Deulofeu.

Chelsea XI (4-3-3): Kepa; Alonso, Luiz, Rudiger, Azpilicueta; Kovacic, Kanté, Jorginho; Pedro, Willian; Hazard.

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  1. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Kante fluffs Hazard assist

  2. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Kante & Willian messing up easy Hazard assists 🙁

  3. sminkypinky
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Haz serving, but people just can't finish.

  4. Garlana
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Kanye wasting hazard assist

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Wow that better be a spell correct.. 0000 would be angry

    2. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Yeezy no goal-zay.

      That's exactly how Kayne raps.

  5. Ruinenlust
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Another Hazard assist wasted

    1. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Good

  6. Ady87
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    For a -4, as need to do something drastic...

    Auba/Sterling/Sane > Rashford/Salah/Hazard

    Leaves:

    Lloris
    Luiz Kola AWB
    Haz Salah Martial Anderson
    Kane Rash Wilson

    Subs: Bennettt Balbuena Guendouzi

    Aware it leaves some to be desired in defence but I need Salah and Hazard. Any other ideas?

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      do it over 2 gw. salah expected points vs arsenal will not be 4 higher than sane vs soton so no reason to take hit

    2. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Salah and Hazard are season keepers just keep them locked in!!! Rashford I’m not so sure about maybe Wilson or Jiménez and use funds in Jiménez to upgrade elsewhere?

  7. Mayo for Sam
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Sterling + Alonso > Salah + Digne?

    Any other suggestions?

    2ft 0.2
    Fab
    Alonso Kolasinac AWB
    Hazard Son Sterling Sane Felipe
    Auba Wilson*

    Hamer Success Bennett Dunk*

    1. aborg
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      surely

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      that sounds good

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

    If you already have Son/Erikson as cover, anyone getting rid of Kane to fund Hazard and/or Salah?

    1. Ady87
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Was going to drop Auba over Kane I think as imagine more goals will go through Kane when Som departs.

      1. aborg
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Yes but till that time comes, I'm really scared and I don't have Auba but Laca.

      2. Yellin' in my Ear
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Indeed but that may be a switcheroo in three weeks, Son and Auba to Kane and ....

  9. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Haz looking lively with all those passes!

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

    2FT - is Sterling or Sane to Son or Pogba worth a shout?

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      im not getting rid of sterling before they play soton

      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        More likely Mahrez plays and Sterling benched for Liverpool

  11. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    A) Sterling > Pogba

    B) Sterling > Haz

    C) Sterling > Son

    D) Sterling > Other

    E) Hold

  12. Ravager
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Time to drop Alonso?

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Looks like it

    2. Konstaapeli
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Was weeks ago.

  13. Jones Kusi
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Is it really worth it to bring in Son as he leaves in 3 games?

    1. aborg
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I still think he is.

    2. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      That's still three games, I'm on wildcard so a no brainer, but would definitely consider it if not

      1. Jones Kusi
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Yes I am not on WC and got Kane as Spurs cover. Don't think i'll get him in

    3. The Mighty Hippo
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      nope, I think Eriksen is going to be the much better long term option.

    4. Big Mac 24
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Brought him in on WC today, happy to see him play 2 of the next 3 at least. Price point is excellent

    5. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Not many scoring as heavily

  14. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Barkley looks in great shape

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Mince Pie central.

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Quite the opposite, never seen him so lean

  15. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Sterling + Lingard >> Pogba + Son?

    Worth a -4 before WC’ing next GW?

    1. Zilla
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Very short term so might not pay off

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah that’s true

  16. Ludde
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Laporte and Anderson to Pogba and Digne for 2 FT? Staying with Sterling one more GW. One last chance.
    Yay or nay?

  17. Yellin' in my Ear
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Hi all, wildcard getting there, a few blanks to fill which I'd appreciate opinions on...

    xxx, Guaita/Button
    AWB, Robbo, Digne, xxx, xxx
    Hazard, Salah, Son, Pogba, Camarasa
    Auba, Jimi, Ings

    A) TAA, Kola
    B) Doherty, Lovren

    1) Foster
    2) Patricio
    3) Fabianski

    Many thanks

  18. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    dammit n'golo

  19. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Hazard or Son for Sterling?

  20. 4-4-who?
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Everyone chasing last week's points again lol

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

      Same as the last 17 weeks 😀

      1. 4-4-who?
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Look at the Rashford/Martial reaction last week

  21. Old Wulfrunian
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    This guy is the biggest fpl troll of all time.

    1. Patch
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      On penalties, not much competition for his spot, talisman, starts most games, genuine quality facilitator, is supported by a decent team, good fixtures ahead

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

    Here he is!

  23. zakard
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Go or No brainer ?

    Sterling / Sane / Jimenez => Haz / Son / Rach ?

  24. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    What did the spectator yell out?

  25. RamboRN
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Fab
    Digne Kola Laporte
    Richarlison Sane Pogba Son
    Aubam Kane Jimenez

    Subs Foster, Wan Bis, Doherty, Paterson

    With sane and Laporte due to drop tonight I have been thinking of
    Sane, Laporte > Haz, Holebas
    Good move?

  26. sminkypinky
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    A) Alonso + Sterling -> Digne + Salah
    B) those two plus Sane to Son for a hit? (Don't have Kane)

  27. Chenku╰☆╮
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Guys if there is anything we have learnt over the last few gws, stop chasing points.. save your ft unless your player is injured. It is all swings and roundabouts!!!

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      People who chased Son & Pogba's points have done alright.

      1. Chenku╰☆╮
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        People who got martial Alli sane sterling have got burnt..

    2. Zilla
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      but but knee-jerking

  28. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Who scores more?

    A) Pogba (BOU)
    B) Hazard (CRY)

    And reckon Martial starts on Sunday?

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

      B

    2. Patch
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Even the i only own B and not A, I reckon Pogba will do better

    3. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      it's cry* (away)

      I think pogba tbh

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah. Might get in Pogba for BOU and Hazard for SOU.

  29. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Laporte to trippier for free or keep Laporte as city will start keeping CS?

    1. shearer9
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Think I'm getting Digne.

      1. Chenku╰☆╮
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Digne wont score each gw. Don't chase points.

      2. 4-4-who?
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Digne was a good call two or three weeks ago - had a great set of fixtures if you discount Spurs - I think there is more to come, but agree he won't score every week

    2. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Keep. Trippier is rotation mare.i will be getting rid of him although got lucky with him as I got digne bench points.

      1. Chucky
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers.. yep keeping him as Soton next GW is a plum fixture...

        1. shearer9
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Not really plum for a team that keeps conceding and a defender who gets zero attacking returns. I appreciate he could get a CS, if he's not rotated, but not sure he's worth taking the -0.1 tonight and keeping long term.

  30. shearer9
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Baines to start next game for Everton?

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Why do people keep saying this?