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Fantasy Premier League managers have been handed an early look at Chelsea and Manchester City ahead of the 2018/19 season – and we’ve already learned a few things from the Community Shield team-sheets.

Much to our excitment, the cheaper options of Pedro (£6.5m) and Callum Hudson-Odoi (£4.5m) were both selected in Chelsea’s starting line-up.

FPL defender Victor Moses (£6.0m) was named among the substitutes but could get involved in the attacking front-three in the second-half, and is worth watching.

As for Manchester City, more of their returning World Cup stars have been declared fit for the Community Sheild than was initially expected.

Fantasy managers should pay attention to how well they cope with the occasion as they are competing today without much preparation since coming back to training.

Riyad Mahrez (£9.0m), Leroy Sané (£9.5m) and Benjamin Mendy (£6.0m) are of particular note as they were all in the Manchester City training camp this summer.

Meanwhile, a start for Phil Foden (£5.0m), with Raheem Sterling (£11.0m) and Kevin De Bruyne (£10.0m) yet to return to club duties, could provide a value route into their midfield for the early part of the season.

For more detail on the areas to follow in today’s match, READ THIS ARTICLE.

CHELSEA XI (4-3-3): Caballero; Alonso, David Luiz, Rüdiger, Azpilicueta; Barkley, Jorginho, Fabregas; Pedro, Morata, Hudson-Odoi.

MANCHESTER CITY XI (4-2-3-1): Bravo; Mendy, Laporte, Stones, Walker; Fernandinho, Foden; Mahrez, Bernardo, Sane; Aguero.

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  1. jia you
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Sarri crawl and dross barkley, gonna have to rethink going with Azpi from the start!

    1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      That lineup looks nowhere near good enough to finish top 4.

    2. My Name Is Pepu
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Don't. Save a million and get Luiz.

      1. jia you
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        Nah, Azpi or no CHE until/if Hazard returns

    3. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      This is not even close to their best team. Where is Hazard, Willian, Kante and Courtois?

      1. jia you
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        True but how much better will they be by next weekend, Sarri will need a bit of time with this squad of jokers I reckon

        1. Andy_Social
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 22 days ago

          Relax dudes, it's still a pre-season friendly.
          I'm fine with Chelsea at the back; further up they'll be disjointed and uncertain in attacking threat for a while until Sarriball sinks in.

          1. jia you
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 22 days ago

            You know we all love a bit of drama on here haha

        2. diesel001
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 22 days ago

          I think a lot better. Kante is so important to them. I'm sorry, but Barkley is just another English waster. And Hudson-Odoi and Pedro are not exactly top class. Caballero is past it as GK.

  2. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    I can't see Sarri keeping faith with Alonso.

  3. Lukakwho
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Is bailly nailed to start GW1? Anyone know?

    1. le flem
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Yeah, especially if he starts vs Bayern.

  4. le flem
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    No Tom Heaton in the Burnley lineup 🙁 Will have to get him out.

    1. Ghost Gooner
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Injured atm

  5. Pap Boomez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Are we less interested in Alonso this season in Chelsea’s 4 at the back formation? Less attacking potential?

    1. le flem
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Nah, just as good options at cheaper prices.

    2. The Big Fella
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Let's see how this match ends first

    3. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Plus likely to have gametime issues, avoid at that price

    4. TokyoRed 東京赤
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      He's not in my thinking in this formation

    5. Andy_Social
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      I've got him. See no reason to change my mind.

  6. @FPL_Chess
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Have just checked out The FPL General 30 min podcast (3 x sub-500 finishes in last 4 years). Awesome. He's given 10/11 tips on how to succeed at FPL. His plan is to do a 30 min podcast on a Tuesday, and an hour You Tube on a Friday from GW2. We've never had it so good.
    He also recommended Always Cheating's podcast, which I listened to this morning. Both brilliant. Links to both and others found on my web site FPLchess.net (144102-30189).

    1. Oooof
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Kasparov deep in thought there...Aubameyang or Aguero he’s deciding.

      1. @FPL_Chess
        8 years, 22 days ago

        Ha ha

    2. LSP
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Shall give this a listen.

      Also, Always Cheating are awesome!!!

    3. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      AC's podcast is really good.

  7. thom830g
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    stupid to go with both Agu, Auba and Salah?

    1. le flem
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      No, if you get the right players

    2. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Why would it be stupid?

    3. Oooof
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Could be brilliant if you get the right enablers

    4. thom830g
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Cheers lads

    5. La Vida Latte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Ive got them all right now!

    6. bryant
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      im doing it by surrounding them with premium defs and midpriced/budgets mids and strikers

  8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Sane very poor touch there

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      One decent touch and he likely sets himself up to score

  9. Oooof
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Sane in goal fail

    1. My Name Is Pepu
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Johnny Sins to the rescue..

  10. My Name Is Pepu
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Alonso is pretty bad (at defending) and think it might be a weak link for Chelsea if he plays in that back 4.

    1. Chris_White
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Emerson will be first choice sooner rather than later

  11. Epic Fail
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Sane been getting lessen from Lukaku. What a touch.

    1. My Name Is Pepu
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Learning from the lord himself..

  12. ★Kuntheman★
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Jorginho thinks he plays for us lol

  13. seewhyaxe
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    problems with having too many city players now:

    Ederson, Mendy, Aguero. Can't fit in likes of Mahrez, Silva or KDB when he's back.

    1. yakirh
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Aguero + Ederson/Mendy/Walker + KDB when he's back

  14. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Commentators doing well to big this game up. It's actually strangely dull and devoid of atmosphere....

    Maybe it's the weather.

      • 8 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      2 clubs with plastic fans, of course it's dull.

  15. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Water break

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Drinkwater coming on?

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        😆

    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Players have gone soft

      1. willl
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        yeah real men don't need water

  16. OPTA FPL
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Jorginho not good enough for Premier League

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Looks very poor on the ball so far

      Maybe nerves

      1. OPTA FPL
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        first goal was his fault, pressed too high

      • 8 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Worst comment ever

  17. H-SF
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Do not rate Walker at all. An athlete only with no footballing brain or intelligence.

  18. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Giggles @ Morata owners

  19. fusen
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    I transferred out aguero to get Mahrez in, I think now I'm going to reverse that

  20. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Kante on the pitch would make this a totally different game

    1. tm245
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Yeah, Chelsea's three best midfielders are not playing. Just good to see Aguero on the pitch.

  21. tm245
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Just found the broadcast. How were the first 20 minutes?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Pretty boring

    2. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      See above.

      1. tm245
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        Aye, it seems pretty quiet.

  22. BIind Moth
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    The most promising thing from this match is Mendy & Sane starting together. Anyone considering Sane again now?

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Sterling says hi.

      1. BIind Moth
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        Hi Sterling.

      2. Lanley Staurel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        £11m....

        1. BIind Moth
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 22 days ago

          I think he was making a point that Sterling will play LW (lol) more than the price.

  23. Zero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Aguero, Aub and Salah makes the team unbalanced - thoughts on Laca over Aub to balance the team a bit more?

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      I'll just take the points thank you.

    2. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Balance is overrated. Go for the players you think will get you the most points.

      1. Lanley Staurel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        Agree. Key points ive made progress in this game was when my team was completely unbalanced.

        1. Zero
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 22 days ago

          Same, but it hinged on budget players delivering for me as well (Choupo-Moting, Barnes etc)

      2. Zero
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        Yeah, it costs 125m or so though.

    3. Oooof
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Aubameyang worth the money.

    4. La Vida Latte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      I'd rather have points than balance

  24. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Alonso is staying way too high up the pitch.

    I'm sure he's been given some license to go forward, but you've got to get back and well, defend, as a LB... especially against City!

    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Hard to think of a worse defender to play against Walker and Mahrez.

  25. Tacalabala
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Anyone for a Draft league, Drafting at 15:45pm TODAY, basically half time.

    4 teams min max, h2h, no trades

    236814-57787

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      4 teams is too easy to get a decent team I think.

      1. Tacalabala
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        I actually think the oversupply will make the league more entertaining, want to put it to the test?

        1. Tacalabala
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 22 days ago

          Just 1 more person need, draft starting in 5 MINUTES

          4 teams min max, h2h, no trades

          236814-57787

  26. My Name Is Pepu
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Pep giving his boys some Pep talk while Sarri's sitting and chewing gum.

    1. Lukakwho
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Wenger in disguise

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Sarri quitting smoking is the first step to Chelsea's recovery. Hence the gum.

  27. tm245
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Please wear suits during the season, Sarri - it's not a good look.

    1. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      You prefer it when blokes dress up for you?

      1. Stockport Hatter
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        1. Stockport Hatter
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 22 days ago

          :joy:

      2. tm245
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        It's not just for me, it's for all of us.

    2. le flem
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      What are you on about? Plenty managers don't wear suits.

    3. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      He's a badass..does what he wants.

      https://twitter.com/FootyHumour/status/1018103975843856386

      1. tm245
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        That is fantastic. He should smoke in the dugout.

    4. Brosstan
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Any manager not wearing a smoking to games should hang his head in shame tbh

  28. Lukakwho
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    What’s the consensus on City’s starting keeper for GW1?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      For me 99% sure it's Ederson. Pep habitually plays reserve keepers in cups.

  29. le flem
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Who's the starting goalie for Southampton and is he 'nailed'?

    1. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      McCarthy and yes

    2. Andy_Social
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      McCarthy, I believe he is.

      1. le flem
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        Cool, he's in.

  30. Stockport Hatter
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Aguero or Aubameyang and why?

    1. La Vida Latte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Both!

      1. Stockport Hatter
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        Ruins the balance of my team which seems really good though

    2. Andy_Social
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Aguero GW1-2, switch to Aub GW3 for easy fixtures

      1. Stockport Hatter
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        Cheers Andy

    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Aguero season keeper, might get Auba too

    4. le flem
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Tricky. Aguero could smash it against Hudders gw2, but is a rotation/ sub risk.

      I'll go Aguero still.

      1. Stockport Hatter
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        Thanks everyone. Going with Kun and possibly switch GW3