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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. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Taylor off Gud on

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      who is that Taylor?

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Charlie, a left back, will mean Ward left mid

        1. OPTA FPL
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          nice

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

          Taylor LM.

      2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Burnley

  2. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Please sub off Haza

    1. rrcmc
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      not this

    2. Robson-Canoe
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      you're an idiot

    3. Srv210
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Is he looking that bad??

  3. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Haz probably off at HT?

    1. doublyG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I'm worried he might not even make it until then. Only transfer I've made this year FFS

    2. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Think if he goes in at HT he'll come back out for five or so to give it one more try.

    3. Srv210
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Why is this going on here about hazard??

  4. KickIt
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone have a link to the mods and contributors league?

      1. KickIt
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks!

  5. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Who would you start next week?

    Ings or AWB?

    1. Gazpilicueta
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      for me its AWB. I like him a lot 🙂

    2. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Always play attacking assets ahead of CS potential IMO.

      1. Limbo
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        So, do you think AWB has assist potential. If so...

        1. The Royal Robin
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          I really can't call it. I like playing the striker ideally, but Saints look dump.

    3. XabiAlonso
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I have both and going for Ings (pva owner though)

      1. The Royal Robin
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Reckon Ings will start?

  6. Stokelona
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    I think sarri’s tracksuit is a bit big for him, it’s well baggy. Or is that just his mafia fashion sense?

    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      He needs plenty of zip pocket space for his fags

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

    Jorginho 50+ passes already, new record incoming.

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Potential bps magnet?

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

        There's a cap on the amount of BPS you can get for pass completion - 6. So he'll need a dull 1-1 or attacking returns himself. If he does get returns, he will be, but its unlikely.

    2. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      More than all of Newcastle

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

    Was sarri actually smoking on the side or was it ecigarette? Thought smoking is banned in stadium

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Mary J

    2. Naboo
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Not for mafia bosses in Italy it isn't

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

    Where can I view predicted BPS? I'm on FPL discovery, but trying to work out if Zaha can sneak some points.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Members area.

  10. #FPLBhuna
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Haz limping

  11. Mic
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Is there bans for people posting fake news? Bobbyv posted Hazard had gone off injured....

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      There should be so many people do that..

      1. Mic
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Incredibly annoying

    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      he is limping? what are you watching?

      1. Mic
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Exactly! Hes still on.. so annoying

    3. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I'd not worry too much. Twas ever thus. Let it wash over you and enjoy the footie.

      1. Mic
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Good advice

    4. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Nope. But there is a reward for dobbing people in.

      1. Mic
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Wrong and wrong again 8)

    5. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Now they just get a time out and have to park their Kiester, Mister. But Mom!

    6. Gazpilicueta
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      he did go off "the pitch" had some treatment and came back on.

      1. Mic
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Ah! Did not see that... thanks

      2. Gazpilicueta
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        reply fail, my first ever!

  12. zizoo10
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    sarri has to be the shabbiest looking manager ive ever seen. looks like hes about to lay tiles on a construction site.

    1. markmcr
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      He's there to win games not dress to impress.

    2. Costa Nostra
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Haha!!

    3. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      He was a banker a few years back was he not?

      Maybe he quit because he couldn't hack business attire

  13. Stokelona
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    People on about hoping hazard is subbed! It’s a bit sad to get hung up on other people’s players failing

    1. Mic
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Exactly ffs

    2. rrcmc
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      i agree

    3. Arctic monkeys
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      They said he was down. And he was

    4. Monkey Hanger
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Get used to it, if you come on here during live games.

    5. Jack Sparrow
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      It is what this game is all about? My virtue of playing the game and by that logic we are all sad.

    6. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I feel people who are hoping for others to get injured are insecure about their own picks and would rather see others fail to make themselves feel better

    7. GoonerSteve
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I think it’s fair. The way to increase rank is to score more than your opponents, which either means your players doing well, or there’s doing badly or both. It’s not malicious, just it can make a big difference. For example Zaha scoring earlier, when I had Holebas and Pereyra, massively affected my overall league position, as the guy above me has Zaha. Admittedly, it impacted my score directly too, but I definitely was hoping for Zaha to blank as much as I was hoping my players would score.

  14. Arctic monkeys
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Hazard almost

  15. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Ofc play Wilson next week ahead of WB?

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Ye deffo

  16. HNI
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Pedro is almost invisible today. Dont look worth even 6.6mn now...

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

      And has competition from Willian

  17. Patch
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Haz doesn't look fully ready

    Whoever plays #11 seems quite good!

    1. MTPockets
        7 years, 8 months ago

        pedro

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

          Dammit Rival has him, ok back to pixelated streaming bbl

          1. MTPockets
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Don't think he's looked that great, but basically playing a team of defenders.

      • pundit of punts
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Zaha 3 BAPS. 😀

        That's a nice surprise.

        1. diesel001
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Hasn't adjusted yet.....

        2. La Roja
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          I don’t think they are adjusted yet

        3. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          2 more mins for update

        4. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Don't think it has readjusted yet.

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

          Enjoy them whilst they last

        6. Rainer
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Come back later for an even bigger surprise 😀

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

          Buzzkill on route my friend 🙁

        8. pundit of punts
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Ouch.

          Didn't realise that it's still provisional. 🙁

        9. KingZamalek
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          I've got some bad news for you...

      • diesel001
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Chelsea trying to play like Man City, but they aren't as good.

      • #FPLBhuna
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        That run by Yedlin!

      • moment
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Alonso top of BAPs. Does feel like attacking wingbacks (Mendy, Robertson) have successfully hacked the BPS system.

      • Costa Nostra
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Newcastle touched the ball.....

      • Bubz
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Shouldn't the Palace baps have updated by now?

        1. diesel001
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Live games also in play, so probably taking a little longer

      • mdm
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        King to Zaha for a hit? Yes or No?

      • Limbo
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Rudiger SOT 😉

        1. FPL Blow-In
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          I asked about two days ago if Rudiger, Monreal and Laporte were nailed because I was considering selling Shaw for a hit. Decided against it. The other two have scored so I wouldn’t be surprised if Rudiger did also!

      • Mic
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Pedro goal pulled back. Ref didnt allow fast free kick

      • Pacer.
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Kante on right wing takes the prize for stupidest idea this millennium

      • SADIO SANÉ
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Going 'safe' with Kabasele instead of Holebas has not gone well...feel like the WC is imminent but not sure there's anyone I actually want 😀 Haz/Ped nothingness so far - any stand out players bar Mendy/Robbo/Salah/Kun ... time for Kane?

        1. Limbo
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          'm waiting for September to WC with 'Arry in mind.

          1. The 12th Man
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Thinking about bringing him in this week.

      • Butcher
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Worried about Hazard here. Getting battered.

      • Dr. Mantis Toboggan
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Alright Pedro, calm down