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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

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

    Ederson - Foster
    Robertson - Tarkowski - Shaw - Daniels - Wan-Bissaka
    Hazard - Mane - Pogba - Bilva - Stephens
    Aguero - Firmino - Kamara

    Time for wc? What do you think?

    1. Royal5
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Yes

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

      WC

    3. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Yes.

    4. Third Eye Vision
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Nah. I’d just do Firmino to a 7.0 or less and then upgrade Daniels or Shaw.

    5. captainjilflex
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      yes

  2. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Mane to DSilva (or cheaper) yes or no? Can’t afford Hazard

    1. Ne0
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      no

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

      You reckon DSilva better option than Mane ?

      1. FPL Scoop
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        Potentially

    3. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      No.

  3. Mika-eel
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    First time taking a - 12 I think. A Smith, Tomkins and Mahrez out for Mendy, Alonso and Pedro. Had the exact funds to do it tonight.

    Someone please tell me I'm gonna be ok!

    1. Ne0
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      good moves imo

      1. Mika-eel
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        Thanks pal.

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

      Just Wildcard

      1. Mika-eel
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        That's what I'm thinking because I still have Patricio and Moura to sort out.

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 22 days ago

          seriously - thats what wildcards are for - activate it & get the exact team you want setup for the next 4-5 weeks as well as 12 points back

    3. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Will probably pay off over the next couple of weeks.

    4. Valar(Keith)
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      -8 right?

      1. Mika-eel
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        Was sick of seeing Richarlison and removed him for Walcott last night.

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

      Only issue here.... what did you use your free transfer on?

      1. fedolefan
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        Probably Richarlison to Wally?

      2. Mika-eel
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        On Walcott last night. My teams a mess, think I should just WC and correct it now.

    6. rrcmc
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      -12 is a big hit but if your 3 subs are no good then just decide if you might break even.

      A Smith = 0
      Mahrez = massive risk
      Tomkins = dont know but playing SOU next

      Mendy = gotta be worth 6 points
      Alonso = gotta be worth 6 points
      Pedro = what did he look like today?

      Porbably worth in IMO

      1. Mika-eel
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        Missed most of the Chelsea game today but caught my eye the previous GW's.

    7. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      use your wildcard dude, it has to be used in the next 15 gameweeks anyways and you are not going to be in a scenario where you need a 16 point hit

      1. Mika-eel
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        That's my gut feeling as well.

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 22 days ago

          Happy Transfer Marketing 🙂

          1. Mika-eel
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 22 days ago

            Does feel good seeing Mendy, Alonso and Robbo as your back 3. Just to sort out the remainder of my team. Appreciate the reply pal.

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

              Welcome to the 3.4% club.

              1. Mika-eel
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 22 days ago

                Better late than never!

    8. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      WC

      1. Mika-eel
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        Thanks pal. Think that's what I'll end up doing.

    9. Mika-eel
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Appreciate the replies gents!

  4. the Penman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Bilva and Aguero are my two lowest scorers this week. Ha.

  5. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Richarlison must go. Would you also get rid of Arno for a hit or will be be fine?

    1. doublyG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      I'd wait to hear Arno news unless you need to downgrade to get rid of Richarlison

    2. Third Eye Vision
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      I’ve just done Richarlison to Wally and I’m waiting on news on Arnie. It’d only be a move to Zaha, Mitro or Wilson anyway, so the money is not a massive issue. I assume it would be similar for you.

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

    Luiz and Rich to Fraser and Alonso for a -4 Enabling Mane to Haz next week?

    1. n-doggg
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Looking at just this. Only thing is I have king so double Bournemouth seems a bit much

  7. doublyG
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Got no love so trying again

    Given Liverpool's tough fixtures is:

    Robertson -> Alonso
    Richarlison -> Fraser

    for free crazy? (I already have Allison)

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Wouldn't be selling Robbo

      1. doublyG
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        Even with Allison in goal? Given fixtures you would keep

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

      Don't know..rest of the team ?

      1. doublyG
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        Allison
        Mendy - DLuiz - Robbo
        Hazard - Salah - BSilva - Rich
        Aguero - Zaha

        4.0 - Cairney - 4.0 - 4.5

        1. n-doggg
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 22 days ago

          Can’t you do Luiz to Alonso and richarlison for Fraser?

          1. doublyG
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 22 days ago

            0.1 short! Could do to Kante though instead

            1. n-doggg
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 22 days ago

              Yep. You don’t want to get rid of robbo and Luiz will frustrate

              1. doublyG
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                8 years, 22 days ago

                Thanks

    3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Do it IMO.Long term

  8. Manani
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    comes down to B.Silva or Alonso, who will score more next week?

    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Alonso is a must have

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

        but B.Silva against NEW at home is pretty silly to get rid though

        1. n-doggg
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 22 days ago

          You just don’t know if he’ll start though

      2. Gazpilicueta
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        Fish and chips is a good meal.

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

    Anyone else relying on DDG to save their GW?

    It’s the hope that’s most disappointing.

    1. stat
      8 years, 22 days ago

      I'm relying on him not to embarrass me by starting Hamer ahead of him.
      Too bad Huddersfield kept a CS...

    2. Oven Glover
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Even worse, Shaw...

  10. n-doggg
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Luiz to Alonso

    Richarlison to:
    A: Kante
    B. Fraser
    C. Gray
    D. Gundo
    E. Other (5.9)

    1. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      DABCE

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

    Bottomed

    Richa, Auba-> Hazard, Zaha -4 yay or nay?

    Kind of embarrased cause I just wildcarded lol

    1. n-doggg
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Yay

    2. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Do it.

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

      As a Zaha owner I'm not too sold on him. Two goals and only 12 points in 3 games to show for it

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

        Who else then? 7.4 itb

        1. doublyG
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 22 days ago

          I'd hold for one week. Auba playing Cardiff

  12. deyell
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Bilva + Ings > Walcott + Mitrovic for -4?

  13. 420king
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    46 all out. Hamer blow!

    1. J T
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      55 for me.

      Been a good day

      1. 420king
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        If difference between good and bad is 10 points I'll take it 🙂

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      71 all out

    3. DeathoftheParty
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      52 with Shaw and Moura to come... 55 written all over it...

  14. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Keane and Richarlison to Alonso and Kanté done.

    1. Pieterke30
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      How has Kante played?

      Couldnt wtch the game

      1. Third Eye Vision
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        Really promising. Spent a lot of the first half around Newcastle’s box. Was probably more involved in the second half where he was drifting out to the right quite often.

        He’s not setting the world on fire, but he looks a great option at his price. I want him as my 5th mid, but too many other things to sort.

      2. Krionos
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        A lot of Chelsea players I would want ahead of him. Where he is playing now, it's not suited to him and wouldn't be surprised if Sarri made changes. Pedro and of course, Hazard are much better options.

  15. Scotty B
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    King > Mitrovic for a-4?

    1. n-doggg
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      No

  16. The Yorkshire Pirlo
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Would this be G2G?

    Patricio
    Alonso/Mendy/Robbo/PVA/Wan-B
    Salah/Hazard/Bilva
    Aguero/Mitro

    Stekelenburg/Jiminez/Cairney/Stephens

    1. Kizza_10
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      I’d be happy with that team.

  17. Kizza_10
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Can I get a simple yes or no on wether I should make these changes tonight as I have the extract money ?

    Out: Luiz & Arnie
    In: Alonso & Mitrovic

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Yes

    2. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Do it - extract them monies.

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

      Yes

    4. KickIt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Yes

    5. Krionos
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Very Knee-jerky innit?

  18. FPL Mentor
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Pat
    Alonso Robertson Mendy PVA
    Salah Manè Mkhitaryan Richarlison
    Aguero Zaha

    Stek AWB Kamara Stephens
    1 FT

    What to do?

    A. Leave it how it is.
    B. AWB 》 Bellerin/Monreal &
    Richarlison 》 Kante -4
    C. -AWB 》 Bellerin/Monreal, Manè》 Hazard & Richarlison 》 Billing -8

    Could leave me with this:

    Pat
    Alonso Robertson Mendy Bellerin PVA
    Salah Hazard/Manè Mkhitaryan
    Aguero Zaha

    Stek Billing/Kante Kamara Stephens

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

      B seems to be a backwards move, I would leave it how is is and start AWB for the next two fixtures

  19. Royal5
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    People seem to forget that Pool do better against the top half teams and struggle against teams parking the bus. Pool "tough" fixtures could mean more goals imo. As Pool are deadly on the counter.

    1. Pieterke30
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      For Salah and Mané, agreed, but I do expect much less CS

      1. Royal5
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        Yes

        1. Pieterke30
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 22 days ago

          So, if on a WC like me, would you keep Robbo or spread the funds for 5ish weeks - could bring him back later

          1. Royal5
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 22 days ago

            No. Would defo keep Robertson. Very attacking and doesn't rely on clean sheets.

            1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 22 days ago

              But Robbo is a proper lb putting in the crosses but Alonso is a freak he is in the box always and knowing Bournemouth defense can score a hattrick(lol)

    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      This is why I'm struggling to take Firmino out. Could easily back fire

    3. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      This

    4. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Agree but what's the point in keeping their defense??

      1. Pieterke30
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        Exactly.

        On a WC and thinking of getting rid of Robbo - I know it will be perceived as blasphemy here

        1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 22 days ago

          Yup too much love for him.Get rid IMO.Salah is enough I think

    5. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Should be easy enough to prove stats-wise. Do they actually score more goals against top six sides than the rest?

      1. Krionos
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        no.

    6. J T
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      I just bought my 3rd pool player

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

      Good point

    8. Krionos
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Someone posted some stats in a hot topic that showed this isn't the case at all. Both Mane and Salah scored much less points against the big 6, especially away from home.

  20. olidooley
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Tomkins and Arnie TO Alonso and Kamara + 0.4M (-4)

    Y or N?

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

      N

    2. Royal5
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      How long is Tomkins out for? Not sure about Kamara personally.

  21. Maneonthemap
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Which of these is best?
    Option 1-keep Richarlison on bench and start both Cedric(cry,BRI) and WB(SOU,hud) for next two gameweeks
    Option 2-transfer out Richarlison for pedro(or Walcott I guess) and get him back for gw7
    Option 3- transfer out Richarlison and Lacazette for hazard and jimenez(-4)

  22. Slam
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    I need Mané to rise before Hazard.
    How likely is that to happen?

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

      Don’t think so I’m afraid

    2. Tommytour
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Me too and think Hazard will overtake him 🙁

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

        Thanks both 🙁

  23. Kragbaek
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic on Tom Cairney's ankle injury:

    "I hope it's not something special. I believe he will be available for the next game."

  24. Total Foot 5
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    best to bring in

    1 zaha
    2 mitro

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

      Both

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Not both

    3. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Mitro

      1. Total Foot 5
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        but zaha fixtures r better, no?

        1. F4L
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 22 days ago

          only tough fixture for us is away against City. We're a very attacking side

  25. KGFC
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Guys will Vardy be available for GW5 or GW6? Thinking of getting him - has nice run of fixtures from GW5 - 15.. thoughts?

    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      This was my Firmino escape plan. Seem weird doing it when there are such value forwards though

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

        Yes, Wilson, Mitro & King are all good but I think once Vardy gets going he'll be the most consistent points hauler below 10mil.

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

      For GW5 because of league cup this midweek

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

        Thanks!

  26. Valar(Keith)
    • 17 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    I'm just gonna say it.. apart from Fraser no mid below 6.6 (or even 10.5) looks amazing whereas there are like 5+ sub 7.0 forwards that do

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

      Alli!

    2. Krionos
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      I reckon Pedro and Brooks deserve a mention.

  27. Total Foot 5
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Wan Bissaka starts next gm right? thx

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Is available.

  28. Alexis Nonsense
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Wilson or Mitro for the next 5 ?

    Wilson has better fixtures and is in the form of his life

    Mitro in form but fixtures look like 2pts to me...?

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Brighton Watford and Everton are decent games for Mitrovic in the next 4

    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Mitro is the real deal I think.Except man city all fixtures are great.I will bench him that week

  29. Regin
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Pulled the trigger. Alonso and ederson in for more and ddg for -4.

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

      *mee

  30. F4L
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 22 days ago

    Schurrle was unreal today. That's the Richarlison replacement sorted then

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      Biased.

      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 22 days ago

        *based

        1. Krionos
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 22 days ago

          He isn't even close to secured a start is he?

    2. The Mighty Hippo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 22 days ago

      I've been wondering about that. Is he likely to be nailed now his fitness is up?