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Pulisic returns to Chelsea starting XI as Ziyech and James named on bench

The second of four Premier League matches to take place on Saturday sees Chelsea entertain Southampton at Stamford Bridge.

Christian Pulisic makes his long-awaited first start of 2020/21, following his second-half cameo in the 4-0 win over Crystal Palace.

Hakim Ziyech also makes the Chelsea squad for the first time but, as Frank Lampard warned us yesterday, the Moroccan is only fit enough for a place on the bench.

Summer signing Edouard Mendy misses out after suffering an injury on international duty, so Kepa Arrizabalaga is recalled between the posts.

There are four changes in all for the Blues from their last Premier League game, with Andreas Christensen and Mason Mount recalled.

Callum Hudson-Odoi and Tammy Abraham make way, while Thiago Silva isn’t involved after a late return from South America in midweek.

Southampton make two changes from the side that beat West Brom 2-0 a fortnight ago, both of which are enforced.

Theo Walcott is handed his second Saints debut after his loan move from Everton, with Nathan Redmond also coming in.

The unavailable Stuart Armstrong and Moussa Djenepo miss out.

Chelsea XI: Kepa; Azpilicueta, Christensen, Zouma, Chilwell; Kante, Jorginho, Mount; Havertz, Pulisic; Werner.

Southampton XI: McCarthy; Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Vestergaard, Bertrand; Walcott, Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Redmond; Adams, Ings.

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  1. Totalfootball
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Timo werner can piss off

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

    Should have passed to Pulisic dammit...

  3. thorvaldsson
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    When they sold him I bought him. I feel like I'm working the stock market. Thank you Mr. Werner!

    1. Pratik
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nice!

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

    Having Reece James hurts even more when Chilwell is bossing it

  5. dshv
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    KDB and davies to

    Chilwell and pulisic/haverts ???

  6. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Werner the punisher 🙂

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

    F off Werner, well and truly.

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      this

    2. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      That should have been a few weeks ago

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      SO MUCH THIS

  8. Herman Toothrot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    James to Chilwell going smoothly

  9. Cok3y5murf
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Lol finally sold him. Of course

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Sold him improved my team and moved on.

  10. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    That Werner lad is pretty good might have to bring him in

  11. NULL-X-VOID
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    why hasn't FPL registered that goal yet??

    1. Pratik
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      why are you in such a rush? It will happen, you know it.

    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Hopefully they forget to

  12. Pino
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Werner is so good, just been unlucky the first few games in PL playing out of position. He scored for Germany and had a assist on Wednesday.

  13. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Werner to score 8 gls in the next 5

  14. YEAH PITCH!
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Thank you Werner. Keep them coming to make up for things.

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

      He’s. LOT to make up for

  15. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    In fairness I never even contemplated keeping, knew I wanted Son and DCL in and at the time Werner was the clear way.

    Can always bring him back for Jimenez

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Don't kneejerk too much there

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Was always gonna improve as an option when up top

  16. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Ffs Werner, took you out this week

    For DCL though, hmm

  17. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    TAA > Chilwell this week, lucky 😉

  18. Right In The Stanchion
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    So many sold Werner.

    He’s getting a brace at least today

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

      Nah just the one

      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        just the 3 and an assist

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

          Never

          1. Pukki Blinders
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            You sweating yet

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

              Lol why? How? Simple answer, nope?

              Quite sad to return to the comment though, lol at ya life

              1. Pukki Blinders
                • 4 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                Pretty sad of you to return to mine also aye, lol at ya life also

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

    Chilly 🙂

  20. Jimmy Boy
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Werner you beauty!

  21. jay01
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Sellers cant complain. Werner against southampton was a no brainer when he returned up front like i said he would

    1. Zilla
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      just like WBA huh?

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        lol - beat me to it

        1. jay01
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I didnt say wba game was a no brainer

          1. Pep bites Kun
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Yep, fair enough.

      2. jay01
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Erm he was on the wing for that game. I called this southampton game but its fine im happy that he will kick on from now

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ok Oracle

    3. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      That’s what they said against Palace bro

      1. jay01
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I did say give him a game up front against a high line southampton. Against palace was was on the wing

        1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Anyone can score against this high line, I can’t believe they are still playing it after the Spurs game

  22. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Chilwell was essential in any wildcard teams this past week

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

      Got him in for James on ft

  23. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who's the next pacey striker to play Southampton?

    1. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      DCL. With Richie on a red, it's a no brainer

  24. Zilla
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Now you score lol

  25. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Ok Pulisic your turn

  26. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Jimenez fail again and Werner back in is pretty easy.

    Just hope it doesn’t get ugly unless Havertz involved

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

      Werner back in? Oh lord

  27. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Chelsea offensive looks on fire

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

    I think when Ziyech comes in for Mount the whole dynamic of this team will change. Creation will come from the right hand side instead of the left imo.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Pulisic will see so much good ball.

      James & Richarlison style.

  29. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I kept Werner more because of other problems in my dreadful team...might just work out alright

  30. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Definitely getting Chilwell in. Went for James 1 week too early.