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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. pablo discobar
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Blind to Holding(or that leicester 4 mil def), Ozil to KDB, and captain him?

    tempted to sell gabbi, deeney only dgw alternative at that price i think 😀

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

      KDB

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

    Predict score pls-

    tottenham v man utd

    I say 1:1

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

      Spurs win. 3-1

    2. Pinky Blinders
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      2-0

    3. Hooky
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      2-0

    4. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      We win 3 - 0

    5. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      2-2

    6. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      3-0

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

      When was the last time Man Utd conceded 3 goals?

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

        No idea.

      2. rainy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        October 2015

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

          So not under Mourinho regime then 😉

      3. Enzo the Baker
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Chelsea away 4-0

        1. Enzo the Baker
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Which was sept / oct 2016

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

          Cheers Enzo!

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

      Spurs should win their last game at WHL with Kane motivated for top scorer. United have little to play for in the league at this point.

  3. Adama Arnald
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Chelsea with Alonso

    P 29 W 25 L 2 D 2

    Chelsea without Alonso

    P 6 W 2 L 3 D 1

    Underrated?

    RP

    1. GS456
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      My player of the season in fpl.

      He will be 7.0+ next year

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

        hopefully not classified as a midfielder.

      2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        A 7 mill midfielder owned by no one

        1. GS456
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          You think so?

  4. JJeyy
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Hazard + Blind + Gibson ---> Kdb + Kosh + Stephens

    yes or no?

    1. Tired and weary
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Tempting... -8?

  5. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Thank God for marcos alonso.Only player I had tonight.

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Well done, Minnion. 🙂

      1. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers virgin.No sad story tonight.lol.

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Nice to see a happy Alonso memory for you!

          1. DA Minnion (Former great)
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            For sure. Makes up for the memory of taking him out the day before he got his famous 21 pointer.I needed therapy after that.

    2. UnitedFan
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I also had Hazard. Not much difference between me and you then 😉

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

      Yep well done. I think I only had him for 3 or 4 weeks, paid top dollar, sold on WC and he burst into life again. Ah well.

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Bought him for 3.9m when he was at Bolton, been patiently holding onto him ever since.
        #patience

        1. Park the bus
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          That's mikel alonso (xabis brother) who was at Bolton. Marcos had a spell at Sunderland 3 years ago though

          1. Gnu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Sorry, you'll find Marcus was at Bolton.

      2. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        It's all about luck and patience most of the time. I've an abundance of neither.

    4. HashAttack
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      All the Azpi owners got 10 points too

  6. Forever In Our Shadow
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Help please

    Gabriel/Kane to Costa/Kompany for free?

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I think it's a good shout.

  7. The Architect of Anarchy
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone considering Silva?

    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      No.

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

      Possibly but KDB more essential...

    3. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

  8. Frank Koscielny
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Is Holding nailed for rest of the season?

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

      No, but likely to play is another thing

      1. Frank Koscielny
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        So what about Monreal then? Considering Valencia + Zaha for Monreal and Ox. You approve?

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

          Maybe 1 rest out of the 4. That's my opinion

    2. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I think so.

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

        He's not nailed if you 'think' so, you only 'know' he's nailed 🙂

    3. MTPockets
        8 years, 9 months ago

        no

      • Hooky
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        No. Mustafi is back in training and Gabriel could easily come back in as well

      • Rainer
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        No, preferred to Gabriel as of Sunday. Mustafi back will change all.

        1. Arctic monkeys
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Would Gibbs miss out in that situation ?

        2. Arctic monkeys
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Wouldn't*

      • Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Seriously?
        How/why would he be nailed?

        1. Arctic monkeys
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Three at the back, Gibbs playing in the wing, Gabriel being a disaster.

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

            Disaster's a bit harsh. He's not that bad. A bit inconsistent though

    4. @fpl_phenom
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Zaha to who for a hit? £0.7M ITB

      BB team below

      Willy Pick
      Alonso Vert Blind Stephens Holgate
      Sanchez Hazard Eriksen King Zaha*
      Kane Jesus Gabbi

      All suggestions greatly appreciated!!

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

        No one for a hit - he could easily score vs Hull at home

        1. @fpl_phenom
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Come on Palace are on the beach and he's only got 1 game... was thinking of the Ox maybe?

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

            On the beach? If they lose to Hull they are in danger of going down on the last day at Old Trafford.

          2. Gnu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Huh. on the beach?
            Could still go down.

          3. Fingerspitzengefühl
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            The beach of relegation that is

      2. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I have Blind and wish to get rid..

    5. Pinky Blinders
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Who is the 3rd team to get relegated? Seems like CP have nosedived since that match vs LIV

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

        Palace have Hull at home next. Swans have decent fixtures so think Hull are going

      2. Karan_G14
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Hull.

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

          Big f**k up from them last weekend. Big swing

    6. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Bailly probably ain't gonna play right?

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

        Doubt he will play both, maybe just the Southampton one for match practice and rested vs Spurs and CP in prep for Europa League final. If ManU crash out on Thursday he becomes a good option again.

        1. Weasel Boy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks
          Will hold for now and will consider after Thursday

    7. AYLD28
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Current bench boost team for 37

      Pickford, Henn*
      Alonso, Kompany, Bertand, Monreal*, Stephens*
      Eriksen*, Hazard*, KDB, King*, Zaha
      Kane*, Gabbi*, Jesus

      0.0 itb,120K rank

      The (*) players are ones my mini league leader has. He is 60 points ahead of me so I need differentials. Have taken the risk and done Sanchez + Davies (both he has) to KDB and Kompany for free.

      What other moves would you recommend? He will take hits so I'm happy to do likewise....

    8. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Will Gabriel play vs Southampton?

      Or Holding likely to keep him out?

      Seem to be a lot looking to sell already!

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

        Holding should keep him out based on form. Don't know what Wenger will do though

        1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Pray. For me.

          Played him over Alonso. Woops

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

            Alonso at home to Boro......hhmmm........your own fault 🙂

    9. pablo discobar
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      costa is a difficult one. could get a rest gw 38 instead of last game of gw 37

      1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah. He's not very explosive either.

        Will probably stay away. Definitely going to keep Kane for a DGW

    10. OneDennisBergkamp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Do we think Ake is going to get minutes in the DW37?

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Maybe the Watford game

      2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Second game yes. If they win the first

      3. Karan_G14
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Could get the last 2 games of the season.

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

          only if Terry farewell tour and/or Zouma are put on hold... big risk.

          1. Karan_G14
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Zouma Terry Ake could be the back 3.

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

              Of course but that's a wholesale change. Could be Cahill/Luiz/Azpi sprinkled in.

              1. Karan_G14
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 9 months ago

                Azpi & Luiz deserve a rest definitely.

      4. MTPockets
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Don't know, but not getting him. Risks serious waste of a spot.

      5. GS456
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Roll FT?
        Bench boost in play.

        Cech - Pickford
        Alonso, Stephens, Yoshida, Clichy, Holgate
        Hazard, Sanchez, Sane, Eriksen, Albrighton
        Gabbi, Kane, Costa

        0.1ITB

      6. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        If kun is back who to sell

        Jesus or kane

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

          None of those two

        2. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          I wouldn't sell Jesus.

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

        would you move Eriksen out for KDB?

        1. Mind över Mata
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          No

        2. UnitedFan
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          I wouldn't

        3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          No mate keep Eriksson. One bad game doesn't make him a bad dgw option

        4. barracuda
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          They have got nothing to play for.

        5. Earn your Spurs
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Depends who else you have from Spurs. But probably yes

          I'm trying to pick 2 from Sacnhez, KDB and Hazard - at present Sanchez is losing but waiting on tomorrow

          1. Big_Andy_GAWA
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Wednesday* 😉

            1. Earn your Spurs
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              ah yes 🙂

        6. MTPockets
            8 years, 9 months ago

            May do (to a mci mid not necessarily kdb) if Aguero stays injured.

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

              Would you pick Silva? Or would you take a hit to get KDB?

              1. MTPockets
                  8 years, 9 months ago

                  Honestly no idea atm. Weighing the same thing up but a hit for last week's returner feels too kneejerky right now.
                  None very highly owned so not sure the upside beats downside risk of Eriksen doing well post-transfer.

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

              Got Kane

            3. HashAttack
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              I did (kept Alli / Kane)

            4. Spokey
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              Yes. KDB have better fixtures.

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

                Would you do it for a hit though?

          • Mind över Mata
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Best move here? 1.5m in the bank and 1FT.

            Thinking Valencia -> Cahill or Kompany

            Cech*
            Alonso*, Valencia*, Vertonghen*
            Erikson*, Alli*, Sanchez*, King
            Costa*, Jesus*, Benteke

            Henessey; Maguire, De Roon, Chambers

            1. AYLD28
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              You not BB?

              1. Mind över Mata
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                8 years, 9 months ago

                Used already

          • The Man Pastore
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Is Welbeck worth a punt for the dgw?

            1. AYLD28
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              Nah

          • DA Minnion (Former great)
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Match of the day on at 25 past 11 in case anyone wants to watch it.

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

              What Country are you in?

              1. DA Minnion (Former great)
                • 13 Years
                8 years, 9 months ago

                Ireland.

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

                  Have I got News for you is on that time in England!

                  1. DA Minnion (Former great)
                    • 13 Years
                    8 years, 9 months ago

                    It's on afterwards. Just starting here. I'll let you know how it goes.lol.

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

                      As long as Alonso stays quiet I'll be happy

          • ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Sanchez to KDB.

            Tempted if Sanchez blanks again. He looks dire.

            The only risk would be Wonder changing system to suit Sanchez then it's squeaky but time!

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

              Arsenal know they must win them all until the end of the season. Sanchez should start getting points again at some point, he's been close in the last couple of games.

              1. GS456
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 9 months ago

                He has zero goal threat though. Just have to pray one of his Hollywood assists come off

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

                  He pulls back too much because he feels he's the only one that can get things going sometimes. Being the best finisher in the team, this benefits no one if players like Ramsey bottle everything he creates.

            2. GS456
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              If he blanks Wednesday as my triple c, he's going.

              And I'll bring in a spurs defender for holgate.

          • mr messi
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            I have to get rid of Valencia don't I?

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

              yes

            2. Hooky
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              Depends how much you like points

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

              Unless you're playing EL Fantasy, you do.

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

              Yes. I'll be doing it anyway, especially if they make the final.

            5. Smurf
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              Is he worth a hit to ditch?

          • Ravager
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Current side:

            Pickford (Hennessey)
            Stephens Huth Vertongen (Holgate Bailly)
            Alli Hazard Sanchez King (De Roon)
            Lukaku Kane Gabbi

            0.1 ITB

            Lukaku + De Roon > Jesus + Albrighton (-4) a good look?

          • OneDennisBergkamp
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Is Carrick going to play all the league games? Or is he one of Jose's Europa Players?

            1. 1314
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              don't get him..not 100% nailed and maximum 3 points..

          • ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Save ft or make a move for BB37

            0itb

            Cech
            Alonso / Monreal / Yoshida
            Sanchez / Hazard / Alli / Sane / King
            Kane / Jesus

            Pickford / Stephens / Holgate / Anichebe

            1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              Sanchez to KDB. Live a little.

            2. GS456
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              Similar to mine above.

              Just considering the Sanchez/hazard situation, and maybe going to KDB

            3. Karan_G14
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              Save

          • 1314
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Hazard subbed for tactical or injured ?

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

              Rested imo.

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

              For a rest, game won.

            3. HashAttack
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              just tactical ... no chance of him injuring anything tonight

            4. 1314
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              cheers !

          • HashAttack
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Just checking the results ... all my ml rivals out scored my Costa / Haz combination - really didn't expect to lose ground tonight

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

              Hazard pulled a Sanchez.

          • BigAsGiroud_
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Valencia to Monreal for a hit before the price rise right??

            1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              good call or city defender

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

              Only if you miss out by 0.1.
              United could (small chance) lose the semi final and Valencia could be a golden DGWer then.

          • @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            who scores more last two game weeks:

            A) KDB & Cahill (-4)
            B) Sanchez & Gabriel

            1. spursmad
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              A

              Sanchez has been pants and Gab not guaranteed a start