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Eden Hazard (£10.5m) and Mateo Kovacic (£6.0m) make their first starts of the season as Chelsea attempt to win on Tyneside for the first time in the league since 2011/12.

Willian (£7.5m) and Ross Barkley (£6.0m), as would perhaps be expected, are the two men to make way as Maurizio Sarri otherwise rolls out the same team that beat Arsenal last weekend.

Marcos Alonso (£6.6m), who comes into this match on the back of successive double-digit hauls, is now the second-most popular defender in Fantasy Premier League after being bought by 470,266 new managers ahead of Gameweek 3.

Chelsea assets are popular in the Fantasy community after their 100% start to the season: five of their front six (the exception being Kovacic) have been bought by more than 100,000 FPL bosses since the Gameweek 2 deadline passed.

It’s all change in the Newcastle United starting XI, with six alterations to the team that drew 0-0 with Cardiff City. The injured Jamaal Lascelles (£5.0m) and Jonjo Shelvey (£5.5m) are among the players to drop out, while there are starts for new signings Fabian Schar (£4.9m), Federico Fernandez (£4.5m), Ki Sung-yeung (£4.9m) and Salomon Rondon (£5.9m).

Rafael Benitez seems to be rolling out a five-man defence, too, switching from his regular 4-4-1-1 system.

Slavisa Jokanovic has also rung the changes at Craven Cottage, with Ryan Sessegnon (£6.4m) and Fabri (£4.5m) among five players to drop to the bench. Denis Odoi (£4.5m) returns from suspension, while Marcus Bettinelli (£4.5m) is a surprise inclusion between the sticks. Andre Schurrle (£5.9m) also returns.

The Burnley team news is much more straightforward: Sean Dyche has named an unchanged starting XI for the third league match in a row.

Chelsea XI (4-3-3): Kepa; Azpilicueta, Rudiger, Luiz, Alonso; Jorginho, Kante, Kovacic; Pedro, Morata, Hazard

Newcastle United XI (5-4-1): Dubravka; Yedlin, Schar, Fernandez, Clark, Dummett; Ritchie, Ki, Diame, Murphy; Rondon

Fulham XI (4-3-3): Bettinelli; Fosu-Mensah, Le Marchand, Odoi, Bryan; Seri, McDonald, Cairney; Vietto, Schurrle, Mitrovic

Burnley XI (4-5-1): Hart; Lowton, Tarkowski, Mee, Ward; Westwood, Cork, Gudmundsson, Lennon, Hendrick; Wood

  1. tsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Richarlison dilemna, have him

    A. Walcott
    B. Firmino out too, hazard in, Wilson in and -4pts

  2. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Has Luiz been given it yet

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Luiz G
      Sanchez A

  3. ZakAFC_
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    4.6 Tomkins replacement?

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      He out for long?

    2. Fingerspitzengefühl
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Sure Tomkins won't be fit for next match?

  4. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    -8 or use my WC?

    1. Butcher
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      WC.

    2. Mortiis
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I'm considering those two options too

  5. Fantastisk
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    In light of Alonso's jammy haul, was Mark right to WC?

    1. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Hmm, had no choice..

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      *yawn*

      1. Fantastisk
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        YNWA too brother

    3. RashFraud
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Jammy? Oh pls

  6. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Richarlison + Sterling —> Walcott + Hazard (-4)?

  7. Aram95
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Richa + Bailly to Gray + Alonso for -4?

  8. Bunji
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Any PvA, non-Alonso owners? Surely we hang tight with Palace's fixtures: SOU, Hud, NEW, Bou, WOL, Eve

    1. Giles G
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      struggling to hang tight. think I'm gonna do the switch for a hit. Having Wan B makes it easier

    2. AnfieldLad
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah PVA owner, exact cash to swap to Alonso (for a hit) so need to decide now. Think I’ll do it

    3. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Aye but if you see anoher way to get him do it

      1. Bunji
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Have Wan B which could justify it, think I have to

    4. The Mighty Hippo
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I've been considering the same thing but PVA's fixtures are too good to start shipping him out now.

  9. Mortiis
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Current team:

    Cech
    Mendy Robertson Alonso
    B.Silva Salah Richarlison Neves
    Aubameyang Firmino Zaha

    Stekelenburg Wan-Bissaka Tomkins Stephens

    Wildcard team:

    Hennessey
    Mendy Robertson Alonso
    Hazard Salah Mkhitaryan Neves
    Aguero Mitrovic Wilson

    Etheridge Cook W-B Stephens

    Worth the wildcard?

    1. Robson-Canoe
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Can't you just do Rich and Firmino to Hazard and Mitro, the rest of your team is fine

      1. Mortiis
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        I don't think I can go another week without Aguero

        1. Robson-Canoe
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          straight swap with Auba if you feel like you really need to get him, but not worth a wildcard imo

      2. Mortiis
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        That's 0.9 more than is available

  10. Robson-Canoe
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Going to be a captain headache next weekend. Hazard (BOU) and Agüero (NEW) could both get some very high scores.

    1. RashFraud
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Agueroooo

  11. XabiAlonso
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Free tip
    Get Alonso Mendy and Robertson as your defence

  12. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Zaha is like a cheap version of Salah. Half the price, but hopefully more than half the points - that would be value.

    1. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Omg...

    2. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      double the BAPS

  13. Lukakwho
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Hey Guys. Please reply. Who do you think wins this as it will decide whether or not I win £20 for manager of the month in my cash league.

    A.) Eriksen + 13 points

    B.) Captain Kane

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      A

  14. Always Lundstram
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Price rise for alonso? When? Need to buy before rise.Someone help me.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Tonight.

      1. Always Lundstram
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks.time?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          7.5 hours.

    2. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      fplstatistics.com

      could happen tonight

    3. Hunter23
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Rises tonight.
      Buy before 02:00

  15. Fantastisk
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Ings to Joselu for a -4?

    1. falafel
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      No, Joselu definetly not nailed

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      He scored a goal so do it now without delay !

    3. Robson-Canoe
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      this is the definition of kneejerking

  16. Giles G
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Who is the best Mid under 5.8?

    1. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Gundo for now imo or fraser

    2. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Fraser

    3. falafel
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Maybe Gray

  17. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Who is more nailed?
    A) TAA
    B) Gomez

    1. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      A

    2. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Gomez will loose his place when the best CB in the world gets fit.

  18. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Team for next week

    Kepa
    Vvd, Trippier, Mendy, Luiz, WB
    Hazard, Salah
    Mitrovic, Aguero(c), King

    Bench: Stekelenburg, Neves, Fraser, Masuaku

    Thoughts?

    1. BenDavies
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Needs Alonso

  19. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Currently have four players flagged (1 RC, 3 injuries - two of which are fodder). Not sure on extent of injuries, but still, time to WC?

    Foster, Fab
    Mendy, Robbo, W-B, Bednarek, Tomkins*
    Salah, Mkhi, Gubmunndsson*, Richarlison*, Gunnarsson*
    Kun, Firmino, Zaha
    * = flagged

    1. Regin
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Get Richa out for Sigurdsson. Then u have the Iceland team.

  20. ZTF
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Is Bernard worth the punt over Fraser now he'll presumably play with Richarlison out and they have Hudds (H) next?

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      See what happens with that spot when Everton play on Wed.

      Could be a great one/two week punt.

    2. Brap.
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      No

      Wait and see

  21. AC Me Rollin
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Would you do Mane to Hazard

  22. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Where is my Luiz goal??

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Goals imminent table.

  23. rdamjan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Any Townsend owner around (yes, Townsend). What are you doing? He is only ˝problem˝ in my team to be solved and I don`t know who to get for that price... I was wrong because I thought he can cover Zaha:)

    1. Brap.
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Close to getting points today by all accounts

      1. rdamjan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        In first two matches too... He will probably get his points when I take him out...

    2. RashFraud
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Don’t have him but I’d keep with those fixtures. He played decent all three GWs

  24. moment
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Are we expecting any price rises / falls tonight or can I chew over my transfer(s) till tomorrow?

    1. rdamjan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Alonso up probably

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Quite a few.

  25. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Zaha or Wilson?

    1. RashFraud
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Mitro

  26. Please Help I Don't Kn…
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    My defence now consists of Alonso, PVA, Robertson, Mendy and Cedric. Expensive.

    1. Sylas
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Okay

    2. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Cedric not in the same league. Get rid and upgrade elsewhere.

    3. KingZamalek
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      So...many...points

    4. rdamjan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Cedric to Wan Bissaka

    5. RashFraud
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Only worth if you play 5 ATB every week

  27. Wiolini
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Any thoughts on Demarai Gray as an replacer for Richarlison? Also an potential Alonso enabler in my case

    Thanks

    1. Giles G
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I think i'm gonna go for him. Has the potential to find some form

  28. hannibalos
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    So far elite defenders, Alonso, Robertson and Mendy are doing great. They show so much value compared to similarly priced mids and attackers. Having said that, I only own one currently!

  29. EL tridente
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Azpi to Alonso for free?

    1. Marvin.
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Do you even need to ask?

    2. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Clearly

    3. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      How can you do a defender to a midfielder??

  30. falafel
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    TAA or Pereira? Already have Robertson

    1. Hunter23
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Pereira.
      TAA might get rotated with CL