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15 October 2016 1368 comments
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Gameweek 8 gets underway at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea entertain defending champions Leicester at lunchtime.

The Blues will be looking to Diego Costa to continue the form that’s served up a goal or assist in six of the first seven Gameweeks and helped him to the top of the FPL forward standings.

Costa remains just one booking shy of a single-match ban, though, with his owners hoping he can remain on the referee’s good side against the Foxes.

Antonio Conte makes just one alteration today, with Willian replaced by Pedro in the front three.

Claudio Ranieri’s men arrive on the back of three straight losses on the road.

Indeed, although they have conceded just once at the King Power, Leicester boast the Premier League’s worst defensive record on the road and have already conceded 10 times in three away outings.

With one eye on the Champions League, the Foxes boss has shifted Riyad Mahrez to the bench in one of three changes, with Islam Slimani and Danny Simpson also dropping out to be replaced by Ahmed Musa, Jeffrey Schlupp and Luis Hernandez.

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  1. SW6
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    The way this FPL is going I'm delighted with 18 points from Costa captain

    1. PvA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      3 bps not 100% confirmed

      It looks likely though

      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Winning goal to be added?

        1. Syd.
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Which one was the winning goal?

          1. Jafooli
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Costa...

    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      ...

  2. TheBusDriver
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Why is Son on the bench? WTF! I bought him and benched Capoue. Capoue's definitely going to score now. I hate this game.

    1. Winks Club
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Champions league.

    2. Pedram
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      He had a NT match just days ago.

  3. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Walker or rose? 😛

    1. Winks Club
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Walker, but rotation risk with both.

  4. SirStevieG
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Even though Sanchez is my VC and Aguero I bet Sanchez will get a double and Aguero will come on with 15 minutes left and get a 1 pointer.

  5. TheBusDriver
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    That's what you get for paying 13m for Aguero.

    1. Mr. Blonde
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Hope you're a troll

    2. PvA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Cry more

    3. Conk
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      He'll be scoring as per usual again next week and you'll be quitting as per usual

    4. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      So you moan about Baines and Son and then post that?

      Joke donkey poster.

    5. dcarlito
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Rage quit threat?

  6. Lecky Legs FC
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Glad I captained (C)osta as most in my ML have Kun as thier captains still though the odd few have captained Sanchez so still time to hide behind the couch.

    1. JAC THE CAT
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      A decent captain return again

      1. Lecky Legs FC
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah could be potentially be my captain again next GW

  7. JAC THE CAT
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    In theory I've made all the right decisions this GW so far.

    Let's hope that turns into points.

    1. Slam
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Good luck Jac 🙂
      I certainly haven't 😆

      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers fella!

    2. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Same here but had to sell Sterling -4 for Sanchez (c)

  8. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Couldn't afford Kun in Sky game so captained Costa instead 🙂

  9. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Benteke(c) looks a smart move now..

    1. bici
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I did that. My h2h opponent have Aguero as captain

  10. Slam
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    If Collins is benched as well...

    1. JAC THE CAT
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      🙁 Got 11 playing?

  11. Eden Azzzar
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    In relation to FIFA 17 UT got 8k to spend on Bpl centre back any recommendations?

    1. Slam
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I like Reid and Ogbonna for a little cheaper, they are surprisingly good.

      1. Eden Azzzar
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Have Reid, don't fancy Double up

    2. faver
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      VVD!

      1. Eden Azzzar
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Is he good?

    3. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      VVD and Davies are absolute beasts for me

      1. Eden Azzzar
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I'll have a look at VVD

    4. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Van Dijk for sure!

    5. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      jagielka

    6. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Matip all day.

  12. Rhinos
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Could this be the week of the Rhino, Hazard cap and no kun

    1. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Nice.Might even get a bap after the update

  13. thep025
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    What sort of a formation is Pep playing?

    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      3-1-2-3-1

  14. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Baines to Francis worked out well 😉

  15. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Moses and Alonso in the draft league.

    Oh yes!

  16. PvA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    I have a pen

    I have pineapple

  17. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Captains make or break u man.

    If ur captain bangs you do well more time. It has been ages since my captain banged.

    Last time was when aguero scored 2 stoke away

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      It's been ages since I banged too.

    2. PvA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      ye fam innit

    3. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Hahaha

    4. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Safe blood.

  18. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Why no Baines on the bench even !?

    Wasn't he declared fit by Koeman?

    1. BB-8
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Apparently lying is the new thing for managers. Pep also said he is not going to prioritize only the barca game and still benched his best player.

      1. ronty
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        should have benched KdB then

        1. BB-8
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Haha

    2. Jasoooooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      That's what I thought...... Obviously not

  19. BB-8
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Got in Son for Antonio and captained Kun. Should have known better.

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Same here. Give it a chance.

      1. BB-8
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Doesn't look good at all now. Lets keep our fingers crossed..

    2. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Oh dw,Kun is most captained this week so you can still get a Green arrow easily 😉

      1. BB-8
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Hopefully chucky. Don't think I can lineup 11 this week though, with Kone also out 🙁

  20. davies
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Time to start looking at Chelsea defenders?

    1. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Not yet. Better defences out there.

  21. AA33
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Yessss Sanchez starts!
      My hot topic indeed came true

      1. PvA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Same

        He might be subbed in the 2nd half though

        1. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          I reckon he wont start vs ludogorets

      2. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Take a lot to keep that man off the pitch

    • PvA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Anyone seen Eskimoo?

      Would love to hear his thoughts on the Son benching

    • Too Mane Men
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Kun cameo would not be well received. Simmer down, Pep.

    • Kaneyonero
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Son to come on a score a brace. Would love it

      1. Cecil The Lion
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Kevin?

    • Fowler23
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      If Kun blanks next week against Saints, are we going to see a mass exodus in sales? Imagine the irony if Zlatans starts scoring again

      1. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I go with whoever is scoring.

        Pride doesnt live here

    • Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Who's on the City & Everton benches please?

      1. PvA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Everton subs: Robles, Barkley, Mirallas, McCarthy, Valencia, Funes Mori, Holgate.

        City subs: Caballero, Kompany, Zabaleta, Nolito, Kolarov, Fernando, Aguero.

        1. Jafooli
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers MNR....

      2. HurriKane
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Subs: Vorm, Trippier, Dier, Dembele, Onomah, Nkoudou, Son. #COYS

        1. Jafooli
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers Hurrikane...

    • micsway
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      how the F is Son not starting after being named player of the month?!

      1. PvA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Poor performances

      2. Mr. Blonde
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Asia is a long way away

    • AA33
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Jonty made Aguero as captain!

        1. Ziro
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/14275336

          Jonty won't be liking Pep from now on for sure 😆

      • Sandy Ravage
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I sense another double WBrom defense fail coming up

        1. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Sandy Ravage.

          Where have i heard that name before. Sounds so familiar

          (I know who macho man randy savage is)

          1. PvA
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            COD player

            Was a beast in MW2

      • Ravager
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        So Captained Kun and accidentally left my VC on Deeney instead of Sanchez....lovely.

        Hoping Kun has to come on at half time to save City? Lol