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Attention turns to Hazard as Zaha and Pedro disappoint owners

Attention now turns to Eden Hazard (£10.6m) and his Chelsea colleagues in the Saturday 3pm matches of Fantasy Premier League.

The Belgian midfielder starts for the Blues as they host Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge, fresh from earning 150,000+ new owners for Gameweek 4.

Meanwhile, colleague Pedro (£6.7m), who was revealed to be the best replacement for Richarlison (£6.7m) was named on the bench by Maurizio Sarri.

However, the top story of the afternoon already is the absence of Crystal Palace striker Wilfried Zaha (£7.1m) who reportedly picked up a groin injury in training this week. The Ivory Coast inernational sits in 33 percent of teams leaving plenty of Fantasy managers already disappointed at this early stage in Gameweek 4.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£4.1m) returns to the Crystal Palace line-up, while Danny Ings (£5.6m) overcame his blister from earlier in the week to start for the Saints.

The exploits of Theo Walcott (£6.8m) will be of great interest. The former Arsenal man has been chosen as the people’s replacement for the suspended Richarlison, earning 770,000+ new owners for Gameweek 4, more than any other player.

Pascal Groß (£6.9m) returns to the Brighton starting line-up to face Fulham, while Ryan Sessegnon (£6.4m) must be content with a place on the Cottagers’ bench for a second week running.

Following some confusion in the media over the fitness of Marko Arnautovic (£7.0m), he captains the West Ham side to face Wolves.

BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION XI (4-4-1-1): Ryan; Bong, Dunk, Duffy, Montoya; March, Propper, Stephens, Knockaert; Groß; Murray.

FULHAM XI (4-3-3): Bettinelli; Le Marchand, Odoi, Mawson, Fosu-Mensah; Zambo Anguissa, McDonald, Seri; Vietto, Mitrovic, Schurrle

CHELSEA XI (4-3-2-1): Kepa; Alonso, Rudiger, David Luiz, Azpilicueta; Kovacic, Kante, Jorginho; Hazard, Willian; Morata.

BOURNEMOUTH XI (3-4-3): Begovic; S Cook, Ake, Francis; Rico, Lerma, Gosling, A Smith; Fraser, Wilson, King.

CRYSTAL PALACE XI (4-4-2): Hennessey; Van Aanholt, Sakho, Kelly, Wan-Bissaka; Schlupp, McArthur, Milivojevic, Townsend; Ayew, Benteke

SOUTHAMPTON XI (4-2-3-1): McCarthy; Bertrand, Hoedt, Vestergaard, Cedric; Hojbjerg, Lemina; Elyounoussi, Redmond, Long; Ings

EVERTON XI (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Digne, Zouma, Holgate, Coleman; Davies, Schneiderlin; Calvert-Lewin, Sigurdsson, Walcott; Tosun.

HUDDERSFIELD TOWN XI (5-4-1): Lossl; Lowe, Schindler, Zanka, Kongolo, Hadergjonaj; Mooy, Billing, Diakhaby, van la Parra; Mounie.

WEST HAM UNITED XI (4-2-3-1): Fabianski; Cresswell, Balbuena, Diop, Fredericks; Sanchez, Wilshere; Antonio, Anderson, Snodgrass; Arnautovic.

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS XI (3-4-3): Patricio; Boly, Coady, Bennett; Jonny, Neves, Moutinho, Doherty; Jota, Jimenez, Costa.

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2,770 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Strchld
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 21 days ago

    Would you WC if you have Salah, Tomkins, De Gea and McDonald, all of them is going to drop at least once.
    And dont have any Arsenal assets, have to get atleast Mkhi in.

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      No.

      Hope that helps

    2. Eddie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      Do you want to sell all of them immediately? If so WC, if not, don't. Ignore the price drops if you're happy to hold obviously.

      1. Strchld
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 21 days ago

        Not sure. If there is coming injuries in ITB its too late to WC because they are dropping tonight. Have to do it today to avoid drops.

    3. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      Tomkins transfers out should stall now he's fit again. Especially if he gets a CS.

      Same with DDG.....

      1. grumpyman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 21 days ago

        He's out?

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 21 days ago

          Oh righto....thought I saw him in the line ups.....

          1. GianniBanani
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 21 days ago

            It was townsend

      2. Strchld
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 21 days ago

        He is out so surely dropping

    4. Team Bobcat
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      If you want rid of salah take a (-4) and get another playing player. Tomkins can be subbed. DDG still decent between the sticks. McDonald another benched material. No point in WC for the sake of a healthy bench. They wont get you any points anyway

  2. Ziyech on the Bench
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 21 days ago

    Zaha not even on bench? Must be small injury/sickness

    1. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      Groin strain. It’s in the article.

  3. Emiliano Sala
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 21 days ago

    korea 2 - 0 japan

    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      both son assist

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      They should make the 3 overaged players do military service anyway. Something for the youngsters to look up to.

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 21 days ago

        🙂

    3. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      Excellent news, I'm very happy for Son.

    4. Chief Break-Everything
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      #FreeSon

  4. Diva
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 21 days ago

    Zaha groin injury? Thought he was missing an international for personal reasons?

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      Is his groin often public?

      1. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 21 days ago

        If so, pics pls

    2. Siggy in the Middle
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      Maybe how he acquired the groin injury is personal

    3. TyroneGAA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      Lol

  5. Dannyb
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 21 days ago

    Tempted to rage transfer Zaha out now. At least I did Salah to Hazard last night.

  6. Ohh1454
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 21 days ago

    Best Leicester mid to own ?

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      Maddison

    2. NWA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      ghezzal

  7. J T
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 21 days ago

    22 from 3 Let’s go Hazard!! 😀

  8. Ryan_P27
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 21 days ago

    Let’s Go!

  9. #FPLBhuna
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 21 days ago

    South korea 2 up in ET

    SONNYS COMING HOMEEEE GET INNNN!!!!!!

  10. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 21 days ago

    King >> Zaha for a -4 😀

    1. Siggy in the Middle
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      Oof. Condolences

    2. Ohh1454
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      Zahas price rise saved me from doing it as I only had 0.6bitb

    3. ZimZalabim
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      i did bobby to zaha to fund hazard also -4
      and this is after doing lucas to mikhi last week for -4

    4. E25
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      For a hit? Wow

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 21 days ago

        I did Shaw+Rich+King >> Alonso+Cairney+Zaha Sunday night. Seemed ok at the time but not Cairney and Zaha are injured so it was all just for Alonso haha

        1. E25
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 21 days ago

          Hah. That makes more sense. There were rumours about zaha having personal issues. Not sure about this injury malarkey

  11. We Will Klopp you
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 21 days ago

    You were warned Pedro was a rotation risk.

    1. El Lobito 10
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      Thanks for your message, which is in no way patronising.

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 21 days ago

        Sorry, I'm a little on edge after the end of that game. Would delete if possible, richard move.

    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      So are City attackers

    3. lifes a pitch
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      Lol they will only get even more butt hurt now

      1. El Lobito 10
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 21 days ago

        Just kidding pal, you're alright.

  12. Melvin Udall
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 21 days ago

    Glad I didnt listen to the advice doled out to sell Firmino and Mane this week. Came close.

    1. J T
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      I know man I actually bought Mane this week lol

    2. Richd
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      Don’t listen ever then

      1. Melvin Udall
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 21 days ago

        Touchy little red creature aren't you?

  13. Manani
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 21 days ago

    Was all planning to do Mane>Hazard, but now I am not too sure....

    1. yakirh
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      Easy.
      Salah -> Hazard

      1. We Go Again
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 21 days ago

        I'm so tempted

  14. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 21 days ago

    Schnerderlin looking lively in the warm up?

  15. Sz21
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 21 days ago

    FT-
    Korea 2
    Japan 0.

    Son exempted from military service!

    1. Sz21
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      ah 15 mins to go oops!!

  16. Chandler Bing
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 21 days ago

    Zaha injury serious? I'd keep him if he's set to feature next GW (International break in between as well).

  17. AYEW KI-EDEN MEE
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 21 days ago

    Salah to Hazard anyone? Early sub could be a one off but a real game changer imo.

    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      2 week international break to fret over

    2. DT42
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      Did this 3-days ago. No regrets so far

    3. Dannyb
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      Did it last night. Could it gone tits up but thankfully it hasn't, so far.....

  18. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 21 days ago

    Wish I’d captained Arnie!

    1. makaveli123
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      I did! Just before the deadline

      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 21 days ago

        Always best to do it before the deadline. Good call.

        1. makaveli123
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 21 days ago

          Oh, Epic 🙂

  19. The Pep Revolution
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 21 days ago

    Is anyone else starting to think that Salah is not justifying his price of 13m?

    1. J T
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      I think you have to ask yourself what points per minute you expect and what’s being delivered, instead of analysing singular gameweeks

    2. Ohh1454
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      Ya think I'll do Salah and king > madisson and Kane

  20. Parm
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 21 days ago

    Salah's first blank of the season and madness breaks out. Love this game.

    1. makaveli123
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      Crappy player tbh

    2. E25
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      This. Could easily have has 1 or 2

    3. JamTart
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      Exactly.

      I'm frustrated but he's going to blank now and again. Could easily bag a brace the next game. Over the course he'll score well

    4. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      Upcoming fixtures are adding to the panic and he was shite today

  21. Gaffers
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 21 days ago

    No, nobody has mentioned it

    1. Gaffers
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      Sigh

  22. LosBlancos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 21 days ago

    Hello breakfast Pedro club 😉

    1. MTPockets
        6 years, 21 days ago

        We don't talk about Pedro club

    2. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      I am selling Salah. Who is with me?

      1. yakirh
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 21 days ago

        1 million fantasy manager IMO

      2. Chucky
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 21 days ago

        O/

      3. FPL Dakes
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 21 days ago

        Not me I don’t think

    3. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      Anyone else with Aguero (c), Salah (vc)

      Kun no show would be a disaster.....

      1. Chucky
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 21 days ago

        Kun no show tonight to punish his new owner Chucky...

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 21 days ago

          😮

      2. Manani
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 21 days ago

        I'd say most people will be in that situation

      3. Rainer
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 21 days ago

        Don't even start Jamie 'Jafooli' Jackson.

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 21 days ago

          Confirmed starting?

          Robbo baps?

          Mendy 3rd assist?

          1. Rainer
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 21 days ago

            Alexis assist under review yet?

            1. Jafooli
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 21 days ago

              *checks marks team*

      4. J T
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 21 days ago

        KunC HazVC

      5. FPL Dakes
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 21 days ago

        Yes, I

    4. Louis Van Gaalstones
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      With the BPS system, is there something that gives a severe points reduction if someone makes an error leading to a goal?

        1. Louis Van Gaalstones
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 21 days ago

          Thanks!

    5. Emiliano Sala
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      vardy will be back for next game true?

      1. Rainer
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 21 days ago

        Yes, available for GW5.

      2. yakirh
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 21 days ago

        Thinking Salah Zaha -> Hazard Vardy?

        1. Emiliano Sala
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 21 days ago

          firmino to vardy. already have hazard

    6. Chucky
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      Tosun brace,Morata goal,Hazard hattie badly needed to save my GW/Season....

      1. Zilla
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 21 days ago

        Alonso hattrick? If not, why not?

        1. Chucky
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 21 days ago

          😛

      2. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 21 days ago

        All assisted by Schnerderlin 😎

    7. olabola
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      Is the BPS finalized between Leicester-Liverpool?

    8. Federico
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      Struggled all week with my bench. Waste of time now. Only 11 fit players in my squad.

      Anyways, is it time to part ways with Salah, given his price tag?
      Salah, Doherty -> Manè, Alonso

    9. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 21 days ago

      Salah and Peltier -> Hazard and Mendy for -4?

      1. Chucky
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 21 days ago

        No brainer

      2. Chenku╰☆╮
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 21 days ago

        Yeah I would