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Marcos Alonso (£6.4m) misses out on a place in the Chelsea starting XI for the second Gameweek in a row this weekend.

That’s the first time he has not played a single minute in back-to-back Gameweeks all season.

In his place is Emerson Palmieri (£5.2m) who makes his second start in a row, having played all 90 minutes against Fulham in Gameweek 29.

Joining the Italian in Chelsea’s back-line is the usual suspects of David Luiz (£5.9m), returning after a Gameweek 29 benching, Antonio Rüdiger (£5.9m) and Cesar Azpilicueta (£6.3m).

With Eden Hazard (£10.8m) and Gonzalo Higuaín (£9.6m) coming back into the side following a rest in the Europa League, they are joined in the front three by Pedro (£6.3m).

The key Wolves assets are all in the starting line-up with Matt Doherty (£5.4m) restored to the starting line-up on the flanks of midfield.

Raúl Jiménez (£6.8m) and Diogo Jota (£6.1m) lead the two-man attack while Rui Patricio (£4.5m) reclaims the goalkeeper jersey from John Ruddy (£4.2m).

As Ryan Bennett (£4.2m) serves the first of a two-match suspension, Romain Saïss (£4.2m) fills in for him at centre-back.

Chelsea XI: Kepa; Emerson, Rüdiger, D Luiz, Azpiliceuta; Kovacic, Jorginho, Kante; Hazard, Higuaín, Pedro.

Wolves XI: Patricio; Boly, Coady, Saïss; Jonny, Neves, Moutinho, Dendoncker, Doherty; Jota, Jiménez.

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  1. Silecro
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    tough game so far, both team defending very well

  2. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Boly is such a giant when put next to Pedro

    1. Silecro
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      i bet his missus thinks the same

  3. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Good defending is not what I expected from this game

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Well Chelsea are on 12 CS, 3rd best and while Wolves don't keep many but never seem to get battered.

  4. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone lining up a big hit for next week?

    1. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      -8 maximum. Likely just -4

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I'll take -8 I think if TAA is okay.
        Pogba, Camarasa, Aguero to Hazard, Fraser and Vardy.
        If he's out then goodness knows 🙂

    2. TAT
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Anything from a -4 to a -8. -12 if there's injury concerns or other issues.

    3. Eytexi
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Nope, no hits.

    4. Cojones of Destiny
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      on -4 already , may lose sterling for another mid

    5. F_Ivanovic
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Only if TAA is out I might consider a -8. Probably just no hit or -4 at most though.

  5. odannyboys
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    People are getting annoyed at themselves for picking the safe captain option in salah and not risking it with mane or sterling. He is a great FPL player, you made the wrong choice....as did I!

    1. Live Lad
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I have Vardy, Mane and Sterling. I analysed too much and went for Salah in the end 🙂

    2. Wetdream
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I'm annoyed with myself for bringing Trent in instead of Mane ! Actually thinking of reversing it !

  6. *sigh*
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Wolves finding the going a bit tough here.Chelsea looking in good form for next week.

  7. rnrd
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    i can’t figure out Wether last year salah was running above expectations or if this year’s version is under expectation but the difference in finishing is really huge to be honest. Looks like he can’t get a final decision and gesture right this year.

    1. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      First player to hit 200pts this season suggests he's doing okay

      1. TheTinman
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Mainly down to Pools good defence and penalties 😉

      2. rnrd
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        True but don’t you get the feeling last year salah or a prime red-Suarez Would have bagged 15 points today?

    2. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      The 2nd Firmino goal where he didn’t pass to Mane was inexcusable. And demonstrated a bad attitude imo

      1. fedolefan
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Send him your team next time. He'll remember whom to pass to. Pretty sure Sterling should have passed to Aguero for his hattrick goal too, right?

        1. TheTinman
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Didn’t watch that game mate

          1. fedolefan
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Strikers should never be blamed for not passing in a 1 v 1. Their job is to score goals.

            1. F_Ivanovic
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              For the most part agree with this. At the end of the day somebody has got to shoot - trying to pass it into the net doesn't always work either. If Salah had passed and it had been intercepted (which it could have, Mane wasn't completely open) everyone would have been raging that he didn't go for goal in a one-on-one situation.

    3. L'Aeroplanino
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Probably a mix of both, the real problem is that he is massively overpriced this season

    4. jia you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      He had a freak wonder season which he will never repeat again, a very good player but not world class and never will be imo!

    5. *sigh*
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Compare the diffence in price and expectation from last season and this will help you find the answer you quest.

    6. MTPockets
      7 years, 4 months ago

      He's on 6.8ppg and same point last season was 7.9ppg
      So a bit of both

  8. Differential C (Mark)
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Hard to believe this Wolves side lost to Huddersfield twice this season.

  9. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    After the blanks I think I'm going Salah-less

    1. _Make
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Must are I think. Good luck!

  10. Tingate
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone worked out a decent strategy for the upcoming weeks with FH already used?

    Thanks!

  11. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Doh YC

  12. Rash
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Doh yellow

  13. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Silly question but how come wolves vs man game isn’t on for gw 32

    1. L'Aeroplanino
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      FA Cup

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Sky wanted it GW34

      1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Ignore this

    3. Pras (FPL)
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      It is

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

    My captain fails are getting hilarious.

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Same here pal

  15. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Doherty YC

  16. Differential C (Mark)
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Almost criminal if Coady isnt put into the England squad in the next callup.

  17. Rash
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Chelsea always look pretty laboured whenever I have any of their attacking assets

  18. merin
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    When are the blanks in GW33 confirmed?

    1. Bees4Lyf
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Next weekend

    2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      March 17th

      1. merin
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers!

    3. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      You guess at what they are likely to be.

  19. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Salah in GW23 was the last time I got double figures from my captain 🙁

  20. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    King Drogba and Hasselbaink in!

    1. jtreble
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Hasselbaink: his shot was a cannon. Quality.

  21. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Jota puts the ball into the net after handling the ball

  22. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    So this GW I transferred out Salah and Jimenez for Mane and Aguero

    😎

  23. Leao ball
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Not watching thr game but the stats say ball possesion is 77-23 . Is chelsea doing any good

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Nah

    2. Rash
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Wolves very comfortable

  24. Numb
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Looking good for Doherty owners

    1. JIMMY TUGGINS
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Shame he appears to be playing in defence.

    2. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      YC will count against him. Needs assists to make a difference

    3. el polako
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      What, yellow card ?

      1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Clean sheet

  25. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Doherty BPS

  26. Max City
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    For blank GW:

    Rondon
    Ayoze
    Wilson?

    1. Leao ball
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Wilson.
      Ayoze wtffff really

    2. Mambino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Wilson

    3. FPL DONKEY
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      1000% Wilson

  27. Vamos Los Celeste
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Is Emerson worth the punt ?

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

      No

      1. jtreble
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        No IMHO. Alonso lurking.

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      See who plays on Thursday

  28. Eytexi
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Best defender for 4.5m only considering GW34 & DGW35?

  29. Numb
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    TAA injury could be a blessing in disguise for owners, they can switch to Mane

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Indirectly of course

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

      ... for a bit hit :/

    3. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      still will cost an extra 4 points which we can ill afford

    4. fedolefan
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Lol, Klopp won't make it easy. TAA is always very very close to playing.

    5. JIMMY TUGGINS
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Bayern next anyway so we'll have a good idea about TAA's fitness.

    6. jtreble
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Doesn’t seem like much of an injury IMHO.

  30. FPL Daniel
    • 17 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    I was considering playing Pogba, bench Snoddy and bring Fraser for Hudson.

    Other option was playing Pogba, bench Snoddy and bring Luzi for Bednarek.

    Third option is the one that I chose. Played Snoddy, sold Pogba so Hazard.

    Bottom line goooo Hazaaaaaaaaaaaarddddddd!!!

    And that was clear Chelsea penalty!!!

    P.S. Did I make the right call?

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Should have been a pen