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Olivier Giroud (£6.7m) finds himself on the Chelsea bench for the Gameweek 35+ trip to Sheffield United.

That will be of huge frustration to his increasing ownership and those looking to him as a differential option.

The Frenchman had scored in each of his last two outings, both of which were starts, but will have to watch Tammy Abraham (£7.4m) lead the line from the sidelines today.

That arguably places a question mark over Giroud’s credentials for the Gameweek 36+ meeting with Norwich, which may have been on the radar for anyone considering a reshuffle of their Fantasy forward line.

Meanwhile, Willian (£7.3m) and Christian Pulisic (£7.3m) remain reliable starters, each one positioned either side of Abraham for the trip to Sheffield United.

The 13.7%-owned Mason Mount (£6.1m) retains his place in the side, making his fifth start from a possible six since the Premier League restart.

Meanwhile, John Lundstram (£4.6m) is on the bench for Sheffield United once again, Chris Wilder opting to keep his central midfield trio the same as Gameweek 34+.

That means further starts for Oliver Norwood (£4.7m), Sander Berge (£4.7m) and Ben Osborn (£4.7m).

David McGoldrick (£5.4m) comes back into the team following a fitness test, forcing Billy Sharp (£5.3m) back onto the bench.

Sheffield United XI (3-5-2): D Henderson; O’Connell, Egan, Basham; Stevens, Osborn, Norwood, Berge, Baldock; McBurnie, McGoldrick.

Chelsea XI (4-3-3): Kepa; Azpilicueta, Zouma, Christensen, R James; Mount, Jorginho, Barkley; Pulisic, Abraham, Willian.

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  1. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    Anyone got the number for blankaholics anonymous?

    1. el polako
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      1st thing to do is log off from here before all hindsight gurus start telling you how obvious it was....

  2. The Red Devil
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    Pulisic off
    Time to get him in next GW (TC)

    1. Balls of Steel
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      Looks juicé

  3. Fergiesarmy
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    So disappointed with my decision making this season. I have gone against so many gut feelings to play safe.
    From going with greenwood 3 weeks ago to wanting to put Antonio in this week but bottled it and played safe.
    Put Greenwood in this week with intentions to captain. 11.29 I changed to salah.
    Also brought Williams in as I felt TAA would be rested. But left Williams on the bench and started TAA as I felt the risk was lesser.

    So many bad decisions have really cost me

    1. TheDragon
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      Bad outcomes for sure

      But we’re they actually bad decisions?

      1. Fergiesarmy
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 15 days ago

        Yeah, sure that's what I just said?

  4. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    Yes or No ?

    Pulisic -----> Antonio

    1. DMP
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      Haller back might push António to play wider.

      1. Grounderz
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 15 days ago

        Knowing Moyes, likely to keep him where he shines.

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      Not before Rockstar tweets.

    3. Grounderz
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      Is this why you’re in your current OR position?

    4. Geriatric Unathletic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      Uhh .NO.

    5. TheDragon
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      Not unless you also have invented time travel

  5. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    3 mins till tears.

    1. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      If you expect your players to be benched. You can't be disappointed.

    2. @persecuted_by_mods
      6 years, 15 days ago

      Plenty of tears already

  6. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    This gw was all about Antonio.

    Shame I didn't get him but he wasn't even in the Scout picks team which deserves a refund tbh.

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      A refund for a membership you don't have in the first place?

      1. Gudjohnsen
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 15 days ago

        Hahahahahahahah

        I'm a cheapskate though

    2. Gudjohnsen
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      Sorry my bad.

      He was in the scout picks.

    3. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      This comment thread is gold

  7. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    Man United almost definitely get top 4 from here and deservedly so IMO

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      Werner & Ziyech joining for Europa would be funny.

      United the clear 3rd best team.

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 15 days ago

        They got Bruno at the right time. He's changed the whole landscape.

        Might be awkward for Ziyech and Werner..

        1. jason_ni
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 15 days ago

          the right time was last summer!
          The board ballsd it up then, and only bought him in Jan due to injuries forcing their hand.

          1. Davido989
            • 15 Years
            6 years, 15 days ago

            They wouldn't have finished higher than 3rd anyway.

            1. jason_ni
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 15 days ago

              Not saying the would or wouldn't, but they would be a lot closer to city.
              Just saying the board thought he wasn't good enough last summer, and injuries forced their.hand in Jan, and even then it was down to the wire.

        2. Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 15 days ago

          Right time would have been last summer. So stupid going into the season with Lingard/Pereira/Mata as the options for no. 10 position

      2. Grounderz
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 15 days ago

        😆

    2. Balls of Steel
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      Love it... Chelsea in Europe 🙂

  8. gers23
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    Just finish this season now please

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      This

  9. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    Jagielka on.

    Chelsea back in with a chance.

  10. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    Need big things from Sterling tonight

    90 minutes please Pep, no benchings, no-shows or early baths

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      \o/

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      There’s the start

      Now the hattrick

  11. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    Add note > 11/07/20 - "Pulisic struggled against a back 5"

    1. TomSaints
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      Jeckle and Hyde from Sheffield United defence. Imperious some weeks then ****

    2. Balls of Steel
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      As well as the entire Chelsea team!

  12. The Red Devil
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    our GWs been so shite & pep's teamsheet isn't out yet

  13. lordkippe
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    3 from 2 decent ?

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      Pretty good.

      What about 3 from 3?

      Salah, TAA and Lascelles

    2. jungle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      Not as good as my 3 from 3

  14. wantsharptv
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    Anyone heard sterling and KDB benched?

    1. Mr Arsenal
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      Only KDB

    2. @persecuted_by_mods
      6 years, 15 days ago

      Yeah some guy spouting crap online

    3. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      Sharp tv’s are crap and so is this post

    4. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      Where from ?

    5. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      What a load of effing bollox

  15. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    Basham owners in heaven. Alonso to ruin the CS in the 78th minute

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      79min i bet

  16. TomSaints
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    I’m not sure I can cope if KDB is benched

    1. el polako
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      I can if he stays on it.

      1. TomSaints
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 15 days ago

        Vc mane

    2. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      Unless you capped its irrelevant. 97 EO

      1. TomSaints
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 15 days ago

        I did

    3. Stupendous
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      It's a game

  17. jason_ni
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    Midweek, bench pulisic.. this weekend, puli back in 11, blank and off after 65mins.

    Season goes from bad to worse.

    Foden who I benched him midweek, bound to haul now tonight sitting on my bench.

  18. Duke Silver ☑
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    Prepare yourselves, Pep's team sheet is coming.

  19. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    Sheff Utd giving Kepa a sympathy save.

  20. Eze Really?
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    When will Lampard realize Giroud gives opportunities tp players around him. Tammy just a selfish Buxxer. He has no idea how to bring others into play.

  21. Party time
    6 years, 15 days ago

    OMG

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      Tell me

  22. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    No foden

  23. Dynamic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    XI | Ederson, Walker, Laporte, E Garcia, Mendy, Rodrigo, Mahrez, De Bruyne (C), Bernardo, Sterling, Jesus

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      KDB playing deep!

    2. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      Mahrez and KDB!

    3. Balls of Steel
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      Whoohoo KDB starts

  24. EL tridente
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    All the big guns starts!

  25. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    Your City line-up to take-on Brighton!

    XI | Ederson, Walker, Laporte, E Garcia, Mendy, Rodrigo, Mahrez, De Bruyne (C), Bernardo, Sterling, Jesus

    Subs | Carson, Stones, Zinchenko, Silva, Fernandinho, Otamendi, Foden, Doyle, Palmer

    ⚽️ @haysworldwide

  26. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    Strong City team.

  27. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    Kdb playing deep

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 15 days ago

      Captaining?

  28. Nomar
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    Who has Antonio on their bench and started Foden?

  29. The Red Devil
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    All big hitters start
    Could be a thrashing on the cards

  30. TheDragon
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 15 days ago

    As expected from city - shame about Foden though