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Mount back in the Chelsea starting XI as Willian drops to the bench

Four Premier League matches kick off at 3pm GMT this afternoon, with league leaders Liverpool among the teams in action.

Following Manchester City’s 2-2 draw with Newcastle United in the lunchtime game, the Reds can extend the gap between themselves and Pep Guardiola’s side to 11 points with a victory over Brighton and Hove Albion.

Jurgen Klopp hasn’t taken any chances with his starting XI, naming about as a strong a team as possible for the visit of Graham Potter’s side.

Fabinho is both suspended and injured for this encounter, with the Brazilian’s place taken by Mohamed Salah.

The Egyptian’s return sees Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain move back into the centre of midfield.

There are no real shocks elsewhere, with Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andrew Robertson and Virgil van Dijk all making Klopp’s starting XI.

Potter has made four changes to the Seagulls’ team, recalling Lewis Dunk (back from suspension), Yves Bissouma, Pascal Gross and the fit-again Aaron Connolly.

Shane Duffy, Solly March, Leandro Trossard and, perhaps most surprisingly, Neal Maupay drop out.

Mason Mount returns to the Chelsea starting XI for the visit of West Ham United, meanwhile.

Pedro and Olivier Giroud also come into the side, with Willian and the injured Tammy Abraham the men to make way.

Roberto has finally paid the price for his iffy displays and has been replaced by David Martin for the visitors, with Fabian Balbuena in for the suspended Issa Diop.

Michail Antonio looks to be leading the line, with Sebastien Haller benched.

Lucas Moura has been dropped by Jose Mourinho for Spurs’ match against Bournemouth.

Tanguy Ndombele, Moussa Sissoko and Jan Vertonghen come into the team, with Danny Rose and Harry Winks making way.

Eddie Howe makes four changes from the side that lost to Wolves.

Simon Francis and Philip Billing are both suspended, while Harry Wilson and Adam Smith drop out. Dominic Solanke, Jefferson Lerma, Arnaut Danjuma Groeneveld and Jack Stacey all start.

Burnley are forced into one alteration from the side that beat Watford.

Robbie Brady comes into midfield for the suspended Ashley Westwood.

Roy Hodgson’s changes are both enforced.

Joel Ward and Gary Cahill are both out with knee injuries, so Martin Kelly and Scott Dann step in.


Burnley XI: Pope; Bardsley, Tarkowski, Mee, Taylor; Brady, Cork, Hendrick, McNeil, Wood, Barnes.

Crystal Palace XI: Guaita; Kelly, Dann, Tomkins, van Aanholt; Townsend, Milivojevic, Kouyate, McArthur, Zaha; Ayew.

Chelsea XI: Arrizabalaga; James, Zouma, Tomori, Emerson; Kovacic, Jorginho, Mount; Pedro, Giroud, Pulisic.

West Ham XI: Martin; Fredericks, Balbuena, Ogbonna, Cresswell; Noble, Rice; Fornals, Snodgrass, Anderson; Antonio.

Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Lovren, Robertson; Wijnaldum, Henderson, Oxlade-Chamberlain; Mane, Salah, Firmino.

Brighton XI: Ryan; Montoya, Webster, Dunk, Burn; Bissouma, Stephens, Propper; Gross, Connolly, Mooy.

Spurs XI: Gazzaniga; Aurier, Alderweireld, Sanchez, Vertonghen; Dier, Ndombele; Sissoko, Dele, Son; Kane.

Bournemouth XI: Ramsdale; Stacey, S. Cook, Ake, Rico; Fraser, Lerma, L. Cook, Groeneveld; Solanke, C. Wilson.

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1,925 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Idiot Nicholas said it was Ox cross

  2. Zladan
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    I was looking at VVDs form a minute ago after seeing he was due a price fall. Nothing but 2s and 1s.

  3. Ha.
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    I knew I should have captained VVD

  4. tisza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    finally lost patience and took out VVD for TAA 🙂

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Hey still got an assist

  5. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Mane sitter

  6. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Mane misses a sitter

  7. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    That was a cute ball by Mane

  8. JustPark
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Now, Robbo. Your turn!

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

    I need some Mané in my team!

  10. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Mane feeding Bobby here...

  11. @ocprodigy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Deli Alli goal

  12. Yank Revolution
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Alli G, Son A

  13. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    firmino wastes another mane assist

  14. Bruce Lee
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    spurs gol

  15. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Mane miss one on one

  16. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Someone on here earlier wanted to do VVD > Robbo or Trent for a hit.

    1. Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      I considered it as part of a -8 last night. Glad I didn't 😀

  17. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Gahhhh cmon

  18. tm245
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Alli G, Respek

    1. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Booyakasha!

  19. Pedersen
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Omg... this Mane C is sucking out all my life...

  20. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Ryan is insane

  21. Zladan
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Allison goal

  22. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Ali G
    Son A

  23. badgerboy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Dele goal Son assist.

  24. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Alli on fire

  25. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Mane was offside anyway, better that he doesnt score and get your hopes up

  26. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Get in Son!

  27. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    SONALDO ASSIST DREAMLAND

  28. SEXY SOLO SAUCE FOR THE LAS…
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Yes Kane!

    1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE FOR THE LAS…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Ah bloody Son again was it

  29. MagicMessi
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Son assist

  30. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Mane would have been offside anyway.