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14 July 2020 2270 comments
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Frank Lampard has rung the changes for Chelsea following their 3-0 defeat at Sheffield United, but it’s mostly good news for Fantasy Premier League managers.

Despite making five alterations to the previous line-up, the Chelsea boss has found a place for Willian (£7.4m) and Christian Pulisic (£7.3m) once again.

The pair have scored 48 and 39 points respectively since the restart and get the chance to extend that impressive run of points from the flanks of the front-three against Norwich.

This time, they are joined there by Olivier Giroud (£6.7m), the former Arsenal man reclaiming his spot from Tammy Abraham (£7.4m), who drops to the bench.

There will be plenty of attention on the Frenchman tonight too, who has four goals in his last five Premier League starts.

The inclusion of Jorginho (£4.9m) for the second match in a row might be troubling to owners of Willian as the Italian has previously taken penalties for the club, but the Brazilian has, of course, scored three since the Premier League returned.

Meanwhile, Lampard has also made changes in defence, handing a first start since Gameweek 32+ to Marcos Alonso (£6.1m) in the place of Reece James (£4.9m) and Antonio Rüdiger (£5.9m) comes in for Andreas Christensen (£4.8m) at centre-back.

Those invested in the Chelsea defence will be encouraged a little by Norwich’s line-up.

The Canaries have scored just once in the Project Restart fixtures and come to Stamford Bridge with this season’s top-scorer Teemu Pukki (£6.4m) on the bench.

Josip Drmic (£5.3m) has been chosen to lead the line with Todd Cantwell (£4.5m), Lukas Rupp (£4.4m) and Onel Hernández (£5.3m) chosen to support from attacking midfield.

That means a place on the bench for Emi Buendía (£6.0m) alongside Pukki.

Chelsea XI: Kepa; Alonso, Rüdiger, Zouma, Azpilicueta; Loftus-Cheek, Jorginho, Kovacic; Pulisic, Giroud, Willian.

Norwich City XI: Krul; Lewis, Klose, Godfrey, Aarons; Tettey, McLean; Hernández, Rupp, Cantwell; Drmic.

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  1. Niho992
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    2nd half goal Pulisic for 3 BAPS. Lets go

    1. Amey
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Brace*

    2. Threat Level Midnight
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Wrong lol

  2. TheDragon
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    Giroud hattrick one time?

  3. Pukki Party
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    A lot of people here judging Giroud attempts with his feet during first half

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Yes it is football after all

    2. DandyDon
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      All about the head especially with Norwich day so deep. Might be more open 2nd half now they are losing

  4. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    Giroud might get 80 odd mins now 😀

    1. Party time
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Hat trick imminent

    2. DandyDon
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Switch from Tammy paid off somehow!

  5. T.Henry14
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    Does it look like Norwich will score a goal?
    I decided to go with Alonso&Azpili (+Pulisic) over Willian.

    1. jimmyabs1987
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      No!

    2. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      No they are toothless

    3. Duke Silver ☑
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Nah they've offered very little but it is Chelsea after all.

    4. JJO
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      They would have to be on opponent half for that

    5. DandyDon
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Smart

  6. Lucy2019
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    Give me Alonso over Giroud any day of the week.

  7. Digital-Real
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    Alonso not even in the baps, he's had more pass completions than Willian and Azpi

    1. Pep Roulette
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      He also got the AA

      1. Kaiser123
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 12 days ago

        Dodgy Azpi has more points than Alonso

    2. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Needs a CS for BAPS

      1. Digital-Real
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 12 days ago

        so why's Azpi and Rudi in the BAPS?

        1. Brosstan
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 12 days ago

          Opta guy owns Azpi

    3. EDUARDO DA SILVA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Editors from fantasy football are salty Alonso non owners

    4. JRD
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      true was thinking the same
      azpili did nothing

    5. Bury94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Couple of Alonso off target shots probably not helping

  8. Boss Hogg
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    I guess I’m not the only one with 3 Chelsea players in a wc team tonight? How many points would you be happy with? 20? 25? 30?

    1. 272MK
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Pulisic Willian owner here. 30-40 is what I'm expecting

      1. Benjustjamin
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 12 days ago

        love the optimism

    2. Pukki Party
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      14

    3. Ribus
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      25

    4. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Willian simply not in the game, either too deep or too wide....3pts at best from him tonight........

    5. SH
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Willian (C), Alonso on my WC team. With 45 min gone and all my rivals captaining Salah/KDB/Bruno, I would be very happy if I at least get a goal with a BP from Willian. Alonso return would be bonus.

  9. Kaiser123
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    Finally hit my capt after 4 games. Was in the top 1000k dropped to 12k.

    1. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Giroud C?

  10. Crouching Tiger
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    Willian(c) differential working as well as my Salah(c) "differential" last week.

    1. 272MK
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Salah was very unlucky. This aspect of the game sucks, but what can we do

      1. Crouching Tiger
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 12 days ago

        Indeed.. captain choice is often just plain luck.

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Salah was unlucky as he played well and only Pope stopped him

      Willian is just silly

    3. Tempestic
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Yeh I captained Salah last week as well, so disappointing. So many chances

  11. Fudgy
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    Flood gates open for Alonso Azpi and Pulisic

  12. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    Willian Goal Pulisic Assist Please

  13. Kaiser123
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    1K even

  14. Don Kloppeone
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    Sorry to say it but need that NOR goal now pretty please 😮

    1. Amey
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      No way !!!

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 12 days ago

        You’ll have a haul tonight Amey. Don’t you worry!

        1. Amey
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 12 days ago

          Amen brother
          Amen

    2. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Yeah would be lovely.

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      I can’t bare to watch it with no Chelsea. Thinking I should of FH this week

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 12 days ago

        I’m thinking I should’ve also!

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 12 days ago

          Hopefully 38 is kind to us

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 12 days ago

            It’ll be fun at least!

            1. RAFA THE GAFFA
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 12 days ago

              Fun ended a long time ago. I’m clinging onto 3 mini leagues worth £500

              1. Don Kloppeone
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 12 days ago

                Big money! What’s your OR atm?

                1. RAFA THE GAFFA
                  • 10 Years
                  6 years, 12 days ago

                  256k

                  1. Don Kloppeone
                    • 8 Years
                    6 years, 12 days ago

                    Pls don’t take offence but you’re at the top of all MLs at 256k?

                    Also I’m surprised you aren’t higher mate. You’re pretty switched on!!

                    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
                      • 10 Years
                      6 years, 12 days ago

                      See below mate. Typo hahaha

                2. RAFA THE GAFFA
                  • 10 Years
                  6 years, 12 days ago

                  26k sorry 😆 not the best season but decent enough

                  1. Don Kloppeone
                    • 8 Years
                    6 years, 12 days ago

                    😆 I was so confused (see above)!

                    I was 18k couple of weeks ago. 38k as it stands. Want to finish higher tho!

                    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
                      • 10 Years
                      6 years, 12 days ago

                      Yeah same. 20k min, 10k if I smash the FH38. Keep me posted on your FH for 38. I’m sure we’ll discuss on here anyways

                      1. Don Kloppeone
                        • 8 Years
                        6 years, 12 days ago

                        Will do boss

  15. Deulofail
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    Such easy Giroud captain points. Never in doubt

    1. Amey
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Well done

      1. Deulofail
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 12 days ago

        Oh no Amey. You didn't take the easy route... ?

        1. Amey
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 12 days ago

          I took left lane 😉

    2. DandyDon
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Snap. Not sure about no doubt but. Was ready to cry when he got subbed at HT!

  16. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    Is Chris Wood essential?

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Imo yes

    2. PartyPooper
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      he's the goat!

    3. Amey
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Yo
      Nketiah to Wood on the cards

      1. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 12 days ago

        Look at the recent ST points vs Norwich... Burnley should feed Wood and Norwich won’t get near him.

        1. Amey
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 12 days ago

          Agree completely !
          Will Play Taylor too 😉

          Canaries hunting

    4. BENOIT
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      According to Jonty haha

    5. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Depends how much you like and need wood

  17. FPL Daniel
    • 17 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    Come on Blues, KBFFH. CL is on the line

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      BYOB.

  18. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    That’s me done for early team news this season, thanks for all the love, it’s been a crazy, see you around

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      FPL Rockstar

    2. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Cantwell wasn't a great choice...

    3. TheDragon
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Why?

    4. Klaren
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Does it matter anyway? GW37 first match is Norwich Burnley. He already said before he wouldn’t have/be able to give team news on GW38.

    5. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      I like Rockstar giving the team news. He gets a lot of love for it too if you look at his twitter feed. But if you feed the twitterati then they are going to keep asking for more. If you can't handle that heat, then get out of the kitchen.

    6. Pep Roulette
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Legend

    7. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      But ..but..gw38!!

    8. DandyDon
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Very useful this season. Nothing worse then picking a player only to find he’s not starting for some unforeseen reason

  19. FPL Daniel
    • 17 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    Giroud is worldclass striker when measuring value he brings for the team

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Pulisic is amazing too. So many haters here in first 45 minutes.

      I dont own either one, so not speaking from fpl owner perspective

      1. Yank Revolution
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 12 days ago

        You speak truth, Daniel

    2. Party time
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Since 2012 Giroud has scored the most headed goals in the PL.

      If you need a head, dial Giroud

    3. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      You saying he's world-class coz he's cheap?

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 12 days ago

        I think Hakim said he was cheap

        1. Party time
          6 years, 12 days ago

          Hahaha 😆

      2. FPL Daniel
        • 17 Years
        6 years, 12 days ago

        No. As a team value, as what he brings for the team and how much he improves teams cohesion when he plays. France i.e.

    4. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      He’s an excellent team player. Workrate, movement, tactical awareness, all first rate. Finishing lets him down sometimes, but he’s better than Lacazette who was effectively his replacement at Arsenal.

  20. Klaren
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    2 people in Top 10k not only still own Cantwell but they are playing him. And 4 people are playing Krul. Unbelievable how these people make it into the Top 10k so far into the season.

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Krul to save a William Pen?

      1. Klaren
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 12 days ago

        I can actually understand Krul to a certain extent if your other keeper doesn’t have a good fixture but can’t understand why you would play Cantwell at this stage.

    2. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Might be Sterling cappers dead teams.

    3. DandyDon
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Wow

  21. Salarrivederci
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    Just need a Kepa pen save and the match can end.

  22. Firminooooo
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    Pulisic(C). We need more points. Sterling, ManC will kill Bournemouth.

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      You already are not blanking. I would be happy.

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      You should have went with Sterling then

    3. Crouching Tiger
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Relax, Sterling will be on bench.

      1. PocketZola
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 12 days ago

        He only needs 23mins to get a hat trick....

  23. FC Hakkebøf
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    Those in the top 10k who have triple chelsea surely played the FH, right?

  24. potatoace
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    Well that blind optimism lasted long.
    As a non che owner I'm scared shtless right now.

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Same...

  25. Park the bus
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    does that guy Doosra still post on here?

    1. Amey
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Nope

    2. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      no

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Must be getting on with life like we should be

  26. JURGENAUT
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    Im on the edge... 45 mins 1-0. Do we expect early subs to rest for FA cup?

    1. TheDragon
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Doubt it at 1-0

      Chelsea can’t afford to drop points

      1. JURGENAUT
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 12 days ago

        Norwich haven't looked like scoring at all

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Maybe a little early yeah, but game isn't until Sunday.

      Quick turnaround for the Liverpool match could influence things though.

    3. Amey
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      It is on Sunday

  27. PocketZola
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    What a sick cross from pulisic

    1. Amey
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Regular one
      Nothing too great
      ©*

  28. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    Ederson - Martin
    TAA - James - Taylor - Kiko - Reid
    Mane - KDB - Sterling - Fernandes - Martial
    Ings - Greenwood - Connolly

    1 FT and 0.3m in the bank.

    I need to fix James this gw.

    Best defender for the last couple of weeks for 5.2m?

    1. PocketZola
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Super ben tarkowski

      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 12 days ago

        This

      2. pundit of punts
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 12 days ago

        0.1m short

        1. PocketZola
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 12 days ago

          How about the lord and savior?

  29. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    One more Pulisic-Giroud link up early doors please so we can relax

    1. PocketZola
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 days ago

      Vote UP

  30. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 12 days ago

    Should have done Nketiah to Giroud last week
    Did Foden to Willian instead, so may double regret it