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8 May 2017 4286 comments
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We make our way to Stamford Bridge this evening as Chelsea entertain Middlesbrough in the penultimate match of Gameweek 36.

The league leaders boast two of the top five most selected captains – Diego Costa and Eden Hazard have been handed the armband by 10.5% and 6.8% respectively against a Boro defence that’s shipped four goals in each of their last two road trips.

Costa delivered a season-high 16 points in his previous home appearance and is second only to Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus for transfers in up top ahead of the Blues’ Double Gameweek 37 against West Brom and Watford.

Hazard, meanwhile, has served up returns in seven of his previous eight league outings and produced six of nine double-figure returns in front of his own supporters.

Sold by over 144,000 FPL managers after blanking in both Double Gameweek 34 appearances, Alvaro Negredo returned to form with a goal and assist in last week’s 2-2 draw with Man City.

Having found the net in three of his last six matches, the Spaniard looks the likeliest to breach a backline that picked up its first clean sheet in 12 attempts at Goodison Park last time out.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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

    Fabregas just keeps rolling in the points

    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Like a fat pig rolling in mud.

      Who likes points.

  2. drughi
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    hmmm kane>costa is really the only way I can get costa

    1. Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Was thinking this but seems risky?

      1. drughi
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        yeah but costa also gunning för golden boot now

        1. Danstoke82
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Agonising over this as Kane can be so explosive but Costa's fixtures look so inviting!?

    2. acidicleo
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I am considering this as well...
      I can then also do Alli to KDB..

  3. Cheltnamshire LaLaLa
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Love it. None of my 5 nearest rivals have the monster Costa. More please!!

  4. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Couldn't have been Hazard or Alonso could it. Had to be Costa...

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      He is their main striker...

  5. Sims
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Costa's EO only 45% in the top 10k yessss

    1. Viper
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Oh God...

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

      juhuuu

  6. Boomerang V
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Good job Costa! Now I just need some Haz(c) magic (and not Cesc)

  7. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Come on Haz, get involves

  8. FPL Notebook (John)
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Costa! Glad I chose him over Kane

  9. Woy of the Wovers
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    I'm banking on a big comeback in GW39-50

    1. L S P
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I have faith in you.

  10. Rolls-Royce
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Red Card for Costa please

  11. F4L
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Diego Diego DIego

  12. fedolefan
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Oh dear. Costa get that red please.

  13. WVA
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Not one of my attacking players has even got an assist

  14. The Overthinker
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Everyone to score today but hazard

    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I suspect Rashford won't score.

  15. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Damn...

  16. Sims
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Costa just about makes up for his insufferable personality with his points, when you own him

  17. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Fabregas has played some really good balls all game! Such a talented player

  18. Optimus.
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    I'm Bench Boosting next gw but I'm unsure now if I should start Chambers or de Roon

    1. Sims
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Start the one u think will get more points

      U never know u might just do a Spencer

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      What and horrible choice

  19. The Overthinker
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Marcos Alonso (Chelsea) controls a cross deep inside the box and hits the crossbar!

    Why fpl gods why :'(

  20. BrutalLogiC
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    oh wow, one of my players actually scored

  21. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Anichebe is owned by 0.5% in top 10k. I think he's going to prove a big differential next week, surely two or three at least 🙂

    1. L S P
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I would imagine you're used to being left waiting...

    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      No

    3. tambourineman
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Owned by 6.9%, 0.5% is the amount that played him this week

      1. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I was thinking it was particularly low

  22. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Negredo brace again ?

    1. BrutalLogiC
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      makes sense, having just transferred him out

  23. Pariße
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Kanté is out for how long?

    1. BrutalLogiC
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      muscle injury sounds pretty minor, but with the league all but wrapped up there's no rush for him back, you actually have him in team?

      1. Pariße
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        No, I was advised however to get him as a DGW punt a week ago. It a question more related to Fabregas' nailedness 🙂

  24. Magic Bean
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    When you own Costa, Hazard scores.
    When you own Hazard, Costa scores.
    Only way to fix this is to own both now.

    1. Boomerang V
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Don't worry Haz will outscore him tonight

  25. fedolefan
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Boro don't you dare try looking for the beach. You have pride, future prospects etc to play for.

  26. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Many games is Fabregas likely to play over the last 3? Looks great when he does play

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Kante fitness is the key, but I would expect Fabregas to replace Matic if the title is won

  27. Sims
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Just need a hazard goal now for the moment

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/15643826

  28. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Knew I would regret going Kane over Costa. Disaster.

    1. fedolefan
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Haha

  29. Game of Throw_ins
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Is costa expected to play all the remaining fixtures irrespective of results?

  30. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Boro sun bathing yet ?