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Pulisic and Willian the Fantasy focus as Lampard benches Alonso

All eyes will be on Christian Pulisic (£7.1m) and Willian (£7.1m) as Chelsea host Watford this evening.

The American has been the subject of much transfer activity in the build-up to Gameweek 33+ after scoring at least seven points in each of his three appearances post-lockdown.

That has earned him 180,000+ new owners for this round, as Watford come to Stamford Bridge.

Even more Fantasy managers took an interest in the penalty-taking Willian, whose pair of double-digit hauls in Gameweeks 31+ and 32+ convinced 188,000+ to sign him up for Gameweek 33+.

Outside of the attacking midfielders, investment in Chelsea’s starting XI is rather scant by comparison, with the more fashionable options finding themselves on the bench.

Mason Mount (£6.2m) does still shoulder the responsibility of 16.2% managers worldwide and starts against Watford, but the 15.6% owned Tammy Abraham (£7.5m) is named among the substitutes alongside Marcos Alonso (£6.2m).

Those who witnessed Chelsea’s defeat at West Ham last time out will not be too surprised to see the left-back lose his place as he was largely responsible for the winning goal.

Cesar Azpilicueta (£5.9m) moves over to take his place for Gameweek 33+, allowing Frank Lampard to reintroduce Reece James (£4.9m) into the Blues’ starting line-up.

Hardly anyone stands out for Fantasy purposes in the Watford side.

Ben Foster (£4.9m) remains their most popular asset but is still only owned by 3.7% of managers worldwide.

Second-most-fashionable Craig Cathcart (£4.3m) doesn’t even make the starting XI, benched for the second away match in a row.

Chelsea XI: Kepa; Azpilicueta, Christensen, Zouma, R James; Mount, Kanté, Barkley; Pulisic, Giroud, Willian.

Watford XI: Foster; Femenía, Dawson, Kabasele, Mariappa; Chalobah, Capoue; Hughes, Doucouré, Sarr; Deeney.

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  1. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I'll be forced to get Willian since he has something to play for.

  2. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Pulisic is a Hazard clone.

    1. Boxwoods
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Hazard occasionally scored points by means other than just getting knocked over.

      1. Qaiss
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Would be good if they didn’t class fouls as assists next season.

      2. @persecuted_by_mods
          3 years, 9 months ago

          You'll eat these words next season for sure, Pulisic will outscore hazard easily goals wise if you exclude penalties

          1. Bring the Cavalry
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Not so sure, hazard was quality when you look back, his pace and finishing was brilliant to watch

            1. @persecuted_by_mods
                3 years, 9 months ago

                His finishing was never the best, take away penalties and his goal return for someone so talented is very poor

            2. Boxwoods
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              I hope he does. Next season.

          2. Eze Really?
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Not in his early Days, before he grew a backside.

        • Syd.
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Doesn't have a big arse

          1. Amey
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            😛
            Syd I'm getting Kane.
            Vice © vs Bournemouth

          2. Eze Really?
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            See above

        • FPL Blow-In
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Nah Hazard took the pens

          1. Eze Really?
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Not in his early days

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

          Hazard is better but there is something in it!

          1. Eze Really?
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Only 20 years old.

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

              True dat! Potential to become the new Hazard.

        • Alexike8 fc
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          100%

      3. Gabhini Gupini
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Willian yesss. Got him in instead of Pulli because of penalties and set piece.

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          ok

      4. KGFC
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Watford can you pls gift Chelsea two more goals coz Willian can't score from open play... Thanks! From a Willian owner on a FH 🙂

      5. Sancidino
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Watford goal would be nice

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Would not!

        2. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Why's that ? Can't think of many who have Chelsea defence.

          1. Sancidino
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            More than watford attackers for sure

            1. George Sillett
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              Very low for both for sure.

      6. Cilly Bonnolly
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        What are the chances one of Salah, Foden or De Bruyne don’t feature? Got Saka first on my bench.

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Foden or KdB have a decent chance of being benched.

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            KDB 90 minutes rest i guess

        2. GOTHAM City F.C.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          33% each

        3. El-Kloppico
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          KdB most likely

        4. KGFC
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Think KDB would be but won't be surprised if he comes on for some time

        5. Homer21
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          I'm similar with Greenwood on my bench!

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

        Pulisic is an American Zaha

      8. Ha.
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        William, eurgh.

      9. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Pulisic’s agility is off the charts. Slippery.

        1. Yank Revolution
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          I tried to tell folks about him before the season began, but they weren't havin' it.

          1. Nightcrawler
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Well thats a good thing considering he was shite for the first 10 weeks

            1. @persecuted_by_mods
                3 years, 9 months ago

                Think you need to check your facts here, he was on limited minutes and was still returning points at the start. Once in the side he was on fire, then had a blip/injury/fitness issues

              • Yank Revolution
                • 12 Years
                3 years, 9 months ago

                Go look again at how many mins he played (not many)...and how many consecutive starts he got (Lamps was jerking him around). Then, the hat trick, then injury, then he keeps scoring when he comes back.

            2. Twisted Saltergater
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              I watched him play Reading in a pre-season friendly. Didn’t realise how small he was. Stood out though.

        2. MGMT
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          A. Sarr (NORWICH)
          B. Pulisic (cry)
          C. Willian (cry)

          1. _Ninja_
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Bench a

        3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Hazard’s spirit has basically been split & reincarnated into both Pulisic & Willian

          Pulisic wins the penalties & Willian takes them

          1. The Suspended One
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Remember hazards first year, lost possession quite a bit, dove a bit, but just ran at defenders relentlessly. Pulisic has the same skill set, needs to really focus on rounding off his game like Eden did

            1. Hulk Smash
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              Agree. He looks hungrier to be more selfish and score than Hazard too which bodes very well from an FPL perspective.

          2. Alexike8 fc
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Very true

        4. Harvey Spector
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          FH going well. All players have given a return including Giroud and Lamptey.

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Thanks 🙂

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

            Gratz! I'm doing pretty well this week also. 52 with 6 to go! 🙂

        5. HNI
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          I am so surprised that I dint consider Wiilian over Pulisic even with 3 double digit scores in last 3...Pulsiic on Eye test and better player? But that doesnt matter in fpl points :/

          1. Sancidino
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Same... But Willian has tricked me a few times over the last couple of years, never managed to get more than 7/8 goals in a season. He's not keeping this up, that's for sure.

            1. HNI
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              Maybe that played on my mind...Plus Pulisic more exciting and fun choice...Guess enjoyment played its part in the decision

          2. HNI
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Willian is even Bap magnet! Damn how I missed all that

          3. Tempestic
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Hes just a pen merchant rn but tbf it does look like pulisic will keep winning him those pens

            1. Tempestic
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              Alright that sounds overly critical, I just mean thats where all his points are coming from really

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

            Yep the eye test it the problem here
            But Pulisic is also a good option, dont worry!

        6. Nightcrawler
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Is this worth -4?

          DDG, Saka, Jiminez

          To

          KDB, Greenwood, Henderson/Pope

          1. GOTHAM City F.C.
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Yes

          2. Twisted Saltergater
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            If KdB gets a rest vs Southampton then yes.

        7. Shark Team
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Giroud proves that Tammy Abraham wasn't doing something special

          1. have you seen cyan
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Target man tap in Tammy

        8. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          If it came out later that Nigel Pearson has 3 dead footballers buried in his back garden, I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised.

          1. The Suspended One
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Hahaha

          2. Amey
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            LOL

          3. Pep Roulette
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Hahahaha

          4. KGFC
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Thats very Twisted!

            1. Twisted Saltergater
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              He scares the living bejesus out of me!!

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

            HAHA!

          6. Piggs Boson
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            😆

        9. g40steve
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Rash > Greenwood too sideways?

          Pope,
          Trent, Aurier, Boly
          Salah, KDB, Fernandes, Martial
          Jimmy, Rashford, Vardy

          McCarthy, Sarr, Taylor, Holgate

          1. circusmonkey
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            No, I will do it week after next, think what you can do with the money

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

            Not at all. I did that one plus Jimmy out for Kane for a hit.
            Sometimes i cant resist making early transfers when price rises are involved.
            Especially when I'm drinking beer 😀

        10. Pep Roulette
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Is Sterling & Salah both play tomorrow? Who would you ship out?

          1. g40steve
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            The one with least points

          2. AzzaroMax99
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Why wouldn't they?
            Sterling, too expensive.

            1. Royal5
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              Both couød get rested surely. Nothing to play for. Salah poor form as well.

              1. Salah’s Sonnet
                • 12 Years
                3 years, 9 months ago

                How on earth does salah have poor form?

                1. Royal5
                  • 12 Years
                  3 years, 9 months ago

                  Probably the corona break. Happened to plenty.

                  1. Pep Roulette
                    • 6 Years
                    3 years, 9 months ago

                    He is in good form. Probably one of the best in Pool rn.

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

            Sterling out of those two

          4. Pep Roulette
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Cheers everyone

        11. Syd.
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          If any of Villa, Bournemouth, Watford could manage a victory it might be enough to keep them in the PL

          On current form Watford look the more likely given their fixtures.

          1. The Suspended One
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Love Watford May next 3

            1. The Suspended One
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              Gg autocorrect

              Love Watfords next 3 matches

              1. Syd.
                • 14 Years
                3 years, 9 months ago

                Yeah they certainly have some decent fixtures especially compared to Villa / Bournemouth.

        12. Royal5
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Post corona two worst players to own: Mount & Jota

          1. Brosstan
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Alonso

            1. Royal5
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              True. Almost went him over Doherty.

          2. Pep Roulette
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Mount to Foden this week

            1. Royal5
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              Maybe. Or Martial.

          3. Syd.
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Jota for sure and probably Alonso

        13. Brosstan
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Has there been a worse pick than Alonso... Of course now that the murdering POS doesn't play they keep a cs too

          1. gers23
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Put Maguire in this week

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

          6 + 5 for Fernandes in 9 games in his first season. Incredible!
          Wonder what his price will be next season? Straight in if he's 11.0 or under.

          1. Rains of Castamere
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            10.5

            1. Tempestic
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              and KDB 11.5? 12?

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

                KDB 12

        15. Says
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Prove the doubters wrong.
          All the douters.
          Every single one of them.
          Then prove them all wrong again, just to be sure.
          Check for any doubter that was hiding in the corner.
          Ensure you did not omit any doubters

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Ok, thanks for the pep talk

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

              haha this

        16. Sancidino
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Giroud is one of the most underrated players on the league (not fantasy wise). Has a really good first touch and plays for the team and not for himself. Kind of reminds me of Benzema.

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            He’s more Healey than Benzema!

            1. Twisted Saltergater
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              *Heskey

              1. bench boost for every gamew…
                • 7 Years
                3 years, 9 months ago

                Harsh on giroud. Giroud is slow but got very much ox every thing else

                1. Twisted Saltergater
                  • 14 Years
                  3 years, 9 months ago

                  I was commenting on the unselfish aspect. Giroud is quite a good finisher.

          2. Rains of Castamere
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Ten days from now Chelsea open GW36 vs NOR. Some early Rockstar news could see me punt on Giroud alongside Pulassist.

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

            He's underrated in manages eyes aswell as to us football fans!

        17. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Willian Pulisic Giroud
          Bruno Martial Greenwood
          Jimi Doherty
          Salah Mane TAA VVD
          Mahrez KDB Sterling Foden
          Son Kane
          Auba
          Template forwards

          1. Ha.
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            That’s too many

            1. Eze Really?
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              Exactly.
              There should be no template.
              My side in live FPL is 87% template so they say. I can't understand it

          2. Tempestic
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            VVD a well known template forward

            Giroud so template its insane man, everyone own him!

            1. Eze Really?
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              My bad about VVD.
              Giroud should be if he got the chance to play.
              Don't see him being dropped now.
              Mids love playing with him and managers don't listen

          3. The Suspended One
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Those are names

            1. Eze Really?
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              What I was trying to say is there is no template side atm.

          4. Magic Zico
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Where are Antonio and Ings?

            1. Eze Really?
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              Antonio no. TBH I forgot Ings but his run in is difficult.
              I love Antonio though but wrong price and wrong side.

        18. Digital-Real
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Just a Puli goal required.

          1. GOTHAM City F.C.
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Coming soon

          2. Tempestic
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            plz

          3. Ange Ball
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            come on

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

            I'd be glad if he didnt score, even tho I'm a Chelsea fan.

        19. EWH2020
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Point predictions?

          Pope
          Baldock
          Salah
          Mahrez
          Kane

          1. Rains of Castamere
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            2
            7
            8
            11
            7

          2. Ha.
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            3
            6
            6
            46
            21

          3. Tempestic
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            86 (just pope things)
            7
            21
            5
            2

        20. Danstoke82
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          These moves yay or nay?

          Rashford + DCL > Kane + Greenwood.

          If I do it will allow me to do Hayden + Son > Mahrez + Foden week after

        21. have you seen cyan
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Whens the next season start, is it dealeyd at all? And whats happenign with the transfer window?

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

            Yes
            Extended

        22. Ange Ball
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          What's the odds for KDB to be rested I have Greenwood first sub knew should played him ahead of Jimz went with the crowd scared of rank drop :/

          1. Eze Really?
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Unfortunately he will get minutes.

          2. bench boost for every gamew…
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Problem is he may Come in for a sub app,

            1. Ange Ball
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              that's what I reckon 1pt appearance I see it now

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

            He could get zero minutes but it's not likely