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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. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Somebody explain to me how Morata ended up in this team?

    1. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Conte

    2. Ghost Gooner
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Playing in super teams made him look good. I was fooled as well tbh

    3. Siggy in the Middle
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Desperation after we pinched Lukaku.

      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Aye. He's not strong enough for this league.

  2. proczell
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Feel like Haz weakens Alonso FPL wise. Almost always cutting in, thus the ball moves away from Alonso

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

      Exactly

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

      Also means space for Alonso on the overlap and availability for the second ball, if Hazard ignores him.

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

        If Hazard loses the ball, that is?

        1. *Reformed-Character*
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          The exact opposite, hazard increases Alonso appeal massively.

  3. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    How attacking is Kante looking?

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

      Absolutely useless

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

      Lol

    3. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Meh

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

      Most attacking out of the midfield 3. But Chelsea don't look threatening despite having 70%+ of the ball

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

        Yes but he has no creativity and can't kick straight. Doesn't matter what bit on the pitch he's standing on

    5. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      As bald as his head. He should just keep to his disposession masterclass.

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

    Greedy, greedy Eden.

  5. BobbyV
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Hazard is absolutely awesome

  6. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Play

    A) Kante (Bou home)
    B) Ings (Palace away)

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

    Hazard the new Neymar? down at least 8 times already

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

      Less good at dribbling

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

        Just because he doesnt do silly flicks and lose the ball a lot doesnt he mean he isnt as good at dribbling

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

      Haha difference is Hazard gets fouled 😉

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

      dude you're posting the biggest bullcrap, just shut up already

    4. Simon69
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Getting a battering in fairness

  8. tm245
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    It’s like the whole match is just focused on Hazard - every chance, Chelsea are looking to feed him and Newcastle are looking to foul him.

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

      lol shithousery from newcastle

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

      They’re kicking the crap out of him.

      1. LǝgleSs e|even
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Masterclass from Rafa

  9. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Problem with Hazard fpl wise , akways the best player, but not akways returns the points

    1. Ghost Gooner
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Hard to capt as well as he blanks in easy games too often

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

    Passes
    Chelsea 336
    Newcastle 72

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

      After 30 minutes, those are Citeh numbers....impressive.

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

        But unlike Citeh their not looking terribly dangerous.

    2. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      goals 0-0

      thats what matters lad

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

        No sh1t Sherlock

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

          PS Mods.
          Sh1t in it's true form is 'reviewed'
          Seriously get a grip, is it childrens hour 24/7 now?

          1. Pep says
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            *poo poo

            1. Pep says
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              Is the PC term you should be using around here. My 6 yo cousin uses this site to troll. Easy on the language please

    3. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Where do u get these numbers

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

        Came up on screen

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

          Sky

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

            ....from Opta....

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

        Watching the game. They put it on the screen

        1. LǝgleSs e|even
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Thx

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

    no card again

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

    Hazard really does get clattered in every game. So many small late tackles / small knocks

  13. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Viettto playing like a amateur player FFS bring on Sezzenon

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

    Hazard needs a bit of protection from the ref here, clearly being targeted

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

    Feel like I am Hazard's GF, just watching him laying on his back the whole time

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

      Weird.

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

      Pedro big miss.

  16. Differential C (Mark)
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone else hoping for more NEW shots for Kepa to save?

  17. Keno
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Will Holebas get any baps?

    1. Siggy in the Middle
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Holebaps

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

      Winning goal will see him get at least one I'd guess.

  18. Limbo
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Being offered £311 cashout on remaining £1 stake now. Pretty ludicrous. Lucrative even. If Chelsea, Newcastle or Fulham score I'm jumping.

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

      WHAT?!

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

      thats class - how many correct scores have you got so far? was this for 20p stake on foufolds from 10 games?

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

        Yeah. I cashed out £380 already 😮

        Got 3 right and 1-1 in 2-1 game at burnley (with Chelsea 2-1 and spurs 2-1)

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

          great stuff. i forgot to do it this weekend. D'oh!

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

          20p?

  19. Mr. Jenkins
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Tomkins and Richarlison, considering the WC button now

    1. Jafoole_88
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I'd definitely consider it

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

      you'll never have a better chance than now

      the earlier the WC the more effective imo

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

    Pedro looks completely absent in first half till now. Its all around Hazard and sometimes Morata. Looks like Walcott may well be better pick than him as Rich replacement

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

      Its the gameplan from rafa tbh .Dont think eddie howe is like that

  21. Gobigorgohome
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Alonso 1 foul away from YC

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

    Scared if luiz gets bullied by rondon on a long-baLL

  23. ☈☾
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Rate Mark's wildcard out of 10

    Kgo!

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

      Wise up

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

      Only if you link your team.

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

    Yedlin is real deal

  25. Siggy in the Middle
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Kante has been getting quite far forward which is promising.

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

      Dont think its promising 5btbh

  26. *sigh*
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    It’s Sunday afternoon.Sarri should be down the club with Argentina’s manager.

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

    Ref needs to stop rolling over allowing newcastle fans to influence his decisions.. no cards and the linesman didnt flag for that foul with a better view than the ref

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

    Rondon attempt.

  29. Differential C (Mark)
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Rondon shouldve hit the target imo.

    1. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Rondon doesn't like doing that though

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

    That’s his warning....next one will be yellow....so that’s happening then