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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. Ibra
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months 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
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

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

      WC

    3. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yes.

    4. Third Eye Vision
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months 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
      7 years, 7 months ago

      yes

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

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

    1. Ne0
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      no

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

      You reckon DSilva better option than Mane ?

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

        Potentially

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

      No.

  3. Mika-eel
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months 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
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      good moves imo

      1. Mika-eel
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks pal.

    2. H-SF
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Just Wildcard

      1. Mika-eel
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

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

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 7 months 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
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Will probably pay off over the next couple of weeks.

    4. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      -8 right?

      1. Mika-eel
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

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

    5. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

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

      1. fedolefan
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Probably Richarlison to Wally?

      2. Mika-eel
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

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

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

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

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

        That's my gut feeling as well.

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Happy Transfer Marketing 🙂

          1. Mika-eel
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 7 months 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
              7 years, 7 months ago

              Welcome to the 3.4% club.

              1. Mika-eel
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 7 months ago

                Better late than never!

    8. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      WC

      1. Mika-eel
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

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

    9. Mika-eel
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Appreciate the replies gents!

  4. the Penman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

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

  5. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months 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
      7 years, 7 months ago

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

    2. Third Eye Vision
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months 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
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

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

    1. n-doggg
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months 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
    7 years, 7 months 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
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Wouldn't be selling Robbo

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

        Even with Allison in goal? Given fixtures you would keep

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

      Don't know..rest of the team ?

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

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

        4.0 - Cairney - 4.0 - 4.5

        1. n-doggg
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

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

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

            0.1 short! Could do to Kante though instead

            1. n-doggg
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

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

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

                Thanks

    3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Do it IMO.Long term

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

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

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

      Alonso is a must have

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

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

        1. n-doggg
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

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

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

        Fish and chips is a good meal.

  9. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone else relying on DDG to save their GW?

    It’s the hope that’s most disappointing.

    1. stat
        7 years, 7 months ago

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

      • Oven Glover
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Even worse, Shaw...

    2. n-doggg
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months 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
        7 years, 7 months ago

        DABCE

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

      Bottomed

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

      Kind of embarrased cause I just wildcarded lol

      1. n-doggg
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Yay

      2. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Do it.

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

          Who else then? 7.4 itb

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

            I'd hold for one week. Auba playing Cardiff

    4. deyell
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Bilva + Ings > Walcott + Mitrovic for -4?

    5. 420king
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      46 all out. Hamer blow!

      1. J T
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        55 for me.

        Been a good day

        1. 420king
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

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

      2. Dynamic Duos
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        71 all out

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

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

    6. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Keane and Richarlison to Alonso and Kanté done.

      1. Pieterke30
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        How has Kante played?

        Couldnt wtch the game

        1. Third Eye Vision
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 7 months 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
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months 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.

    7. Scotty B
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      King > Mitrovic for a-4?

      1. n-doggg
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        No

    8. The Yorkshire Pirlo
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months 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
        7 years, 7 months ago

        I’d be happy with that team.

    9. Kizza_10
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months 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
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Yes

      2. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Do it - extract them monies.

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

        Yes

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

        Yes

      5. Krionos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Very Knee-jerky innit?

    10. FPL Mentor
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months 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
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

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

    11. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months 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
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

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

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

          Yes

          1. Pieterke30
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months 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
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

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

              1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 7 months 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)
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

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

      3. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        This

      4. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

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

        1. Pieterke30
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months 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…
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

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

      5. sully29
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

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

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

          no.

      6. J T
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        I just bought my 3rd pool player

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

        Good point

      8. Krionos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months 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.

    12. olidooley
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

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

      Y or N?

      1. Maneonthemap
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        N

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

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

    13. Maneonthemap
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months 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)

    14. Slam
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

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

      1. Numb
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Don’t think so I’m afraid

      2. Tommytour
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Me too and think Hazard will overtake him 🙁

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

          Thanks both 🙁

    15. Kragbaek
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months 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."

    16. Total Foot 5
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      best to bring in

      1 zaha
      2 mitro

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

        Both

      2. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Not both

      3. F4L
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Mitro

        1. Total Foot 5
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          but zaha fixtures r better, no?

          1. F4L
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

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

    17. KGFC
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months 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)
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

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

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

        For GW5 because of league cup this midweek

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

          Thanks!

    18. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months 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
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Alli!

      2. Krionos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        I reckon Pedro and Brooks deserve a mention.

    19. Total Foot 5
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Wan Bissaka starts next gm right? thx

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

        Is available.

    20. Alexis Nonsense
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months 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
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

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

      2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

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

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

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

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

        *mee

    22. F4L
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

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

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

        Biased.

        1. F4L
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          *based

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

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

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

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