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4 July 2020 1078 comments
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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. Feloh
    6 years, 3 months ago

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

  2. Eze Really?
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Pulisic is a Hazard clone.

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

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

      1. Qaiss
        6 years, 3 months ago

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

      2. @persecuted_by_mods
        6 years, 3 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
          6 years, 3 months ago

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

          1. @persecuted_by_mods
            6 years, 3 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 months ago

          I hope he does. Next season.

      3. Eze Really?
        6 years, 3 months ago

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

    2. Syd.
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Doesn't have a big arse

      1. Amey
        6 years, 3 months ago

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

      2. Eze Really?
        6 years, 3 months ago

        See above

    3. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Nah Hazard took the pens

      1. Eze Really?
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Not in his early days

    4. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Hazard is better but there is something in it!

      1. Eze Really?
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Only 20 years old.

        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          6 years, 3 months ago

          True dat! Potential to become the new Hazard.

    5. Alexike8 fc
      6 years, 3 months ago

      100%

  3. Gabhini Gupini
    6 years, 3 months ago

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

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      6 years, 3 months ago

      ok

  4. KGFC
    6 years, 3 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
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Watford goal would be nice

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Would not!

    2. George Sillett
      6 years, 3 months ago

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

      1. Sancidino
        6 years, 3 months ago

        More than watford attackers for sure

        1. George Sillett
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Very low for both for sure.

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

      Foden or KdB have a decent chance of being benched.

      1. FPL Daniel
        6 years, 3 months ago

        KDB 90 minutes rest i guess

    2. GOTHAM City F.C.
      6 years, 3 months ago

      33% each

    3. El-Kloppico
      6 years, 3 months ago

      KdB most likely

    4. KGFC
      6 years, 3 months ago

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

    5. Homer21
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I'm similar with Greenwood on my bench!

  7. ZimZalabim
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Pulisic is an American Zaha

  8. Ha.
    6 years, 3 months ago

    William, eurgh.

  9. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Pulisic’s agility is off the charts. Slippery.

    1. Yank Revolution
      6 years, 3 months ago

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

      1. Nightcrawler
        6 years, 3 months ago

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

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
          6 years, 3 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

        2. Yank Revolution
          6 years, 3 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
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        6 years, 3 months ago

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

  10. MGMT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    6 years, 3 months ago

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

    1. _Ninja_
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Bench a

  11. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    6 years, 3 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
      6 years, 3 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
        6 years, 3 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
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Very true

  12. Harvey Spector
    6 years, 3 months ago

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

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks 🙂

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      6 years, 3 months ago

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

  13. HNI
    6 years, 3 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
      6 years, 3 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
        6 years, 3 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
      6 years, 3 months ago

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

    3. Tempestic
      6 years, 3 months ago

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

      1. Tempestic
        6 years, 3 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
      6 years, 3 months ago

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

  14. Nightcrawler
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Is this worth -4?

    DDG, Saka, Jiminez

    To

    KDB, Greenwood, Henderson/Pope

    1. GOTHAM City F.C.
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 3 months ago

      If KdB gets a rest vs Southampton then yes.

  15. Shark Team
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Giroud proves that Tammy Abraham wasn't doing something special

    1. have you seen cyan
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Target man tap in Tammy

  16. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    6 years, 3 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
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Hahaha

    2. Amey
      6 years, 3 months ago

      LOL

    3. Pep Roulette
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Hahahaha

    4. KGFC
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Thats very Twisted!

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        6 years, 3 months ago

        He scares the living bejesus out of me!!

    5. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      6 years, 3 months ago

      HAHA!

    6. Piggs Boson
      6 years, 3 months ago

      😆

  17. g40steve
    6 years, 3 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
      6 years, 3 months ago

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

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      6 years, 3 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 😀

  18. Pep Roulette
    6 years, 3 months ago

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

    1. g40steve
      6 years, 3 months ago

      The one with least points

    2. AzzaroMax99
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Why wouldn't they?
      Sterling, too expensive.

      1. Royal5
        6 years, 3 months ago

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

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          6 years, 3 months ago

          How on earth does salah have poor form?

          1. Royal5
            6 years, 3 months ago

            Probably the corona break. Happened to plenty.

            1. Pep Roulette
              6 years, 3 months ago

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

    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Sterling out of those two

    4. Pep Roulette
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers everyone

  19. Syd.
    6 years, 3 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
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Love Watford May next 3

      1. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Gg autocorrect

        Love Watfords next 3 matches

        1. Syd.
          6 years, 3 months ago

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

  20. Royal5
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Post corona two worst players to own: Mount & Jota

    1. Brosstan
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Alonso

      1. Royal5
        6 years, 3 months ago

        True. Almost went him over Doherty.

    2. Pep Roulette
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Mount to Foden this week

      1. Royal5
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Maybe. Or Martial.

    3. Syd.
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Jota for sure and probably Alonso

  21. Brosstan
    6 years, 3 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
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Put Maguire in this week

  22. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    6 years, 3 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
      6 years, 3 months ago

      10.5

      1. Tempestic
        6 years, 3 months ago

        and KDB 11.5? 12?

        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          6 years, 3 months ago

          KDB 12

  23. Says
    6 years, 3 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
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Ok, thanks for the pep talk

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        6 years, 3 months ago

        haha this

  24. Sancidino
    6 years, 3 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
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 3 months ago

      He’s more Healey than Benzema!

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        6 years, 3 months ago

        *Heskey

        1. bench boost for every gamew…
          6 years, 3 months ago

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

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            6 years, 3 months ago

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

    2. Rains of Castamere
      6 years, 3 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
      6 years, 3 months ago

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

  25. Eze Really?
    6 years, 3 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.
      6 years, 3 months ago

      That’s too many

      1. Eze Really?
        6 years, 3 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
      6 years, 3 months ago

      VVD a well known template forward

      Giroud so template its insane man, everyone own him!

      1. Eze Really?
        6 years, 3 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
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Those are names

      1. Eze Really?
        6 years, 3 months ago

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

    4. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Where are Antonio and Ings?

      1. Eze Really?
        6 years, 3 months ago

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

  26. Digital-Real
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Just a Puli goal required.

    1. GOTHAM City F.C.
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Coming soon

    2. Tempestic
      6 years, 3 months ago

      plz

    3. Ange Ball
      6 years, 3 months ago

      come on

    4. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      6 years, 3 months ago

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

  27. EWH2020
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Point predictions?

    Pope
    Baldock
    Salah
    Mahrez
    Kane

    1. Rains of Castamere
      6 years, 3 months ago

      2
      7
      8
      11
      7

    2. Ha.
      6 years, 3 months ago

      3
      6
      6
      46
      21

    3. Tempestic
      6 years, 3 months ago

      86 (just pope things)
      7
      21
      5
      2

  28. Danstoke82
    6 years, 3 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

  29. have you seen cyan
    6 years, 3 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
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Yes
      Extended

  30. Ange Ball
    6 years, 3 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?
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Unfortunately he will get minutes.

    2. bench boost for every gamew…
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Problem is he may Come in for a sub app,

      1. Ange Ball
        6 years, 3 months ago

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

    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      6 years, 3 months ago

      He could get zero minutes but it's not likely