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Dugout Discussion October 24

Werner central again as Lampard selects back-three for Chelsea

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Timo Werner‘s (£9.3m) double-figure haul in Gameweek 5 has earned him a second successive Premier League start as Chelsea’s centre-forward.

The German international spearheads a front-three once again, this time as they travel to face Manchester United, who have conceded nine goals in two matches at Old Trafford this season.

Frank Lampard has gone with Christian Pulisic (£8.3m) and Kai Havertz (£8.4m) either side of Werner, which means Mason Mount (£6.9m) finds himself on the bench.

After two successive benchings, Reece James (£5.0m) is back in the team, operating as a right wing-back in what looks to be a 3-4-3 formation.

Ben Chilwell (£5.7m) keeps his place in the team to fulfil the according left-sided role, while Kurt Zouma (£5.0m), Thiago Silva (£5.5m) and Cesar Azpilicueta (£5.9m) staff the back-three.

Fresh from a week on the front pages, as well as the back, Marcus Rashford (£9.5m) starts up-front again for Manchester United, with Anthony Martial (£8.8m) serving the second of his three-match suspension.

Daniel James (£6.3m) and Juan Mata (£5.9m) provide the width either side of Bruno Fernandes (£10.5m) in attacking midfield while Paul Pogba (£7.8m), Mason Greenwood (£7.2m) and Edinson Cavani are the options on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s bench.

Despite a promising midweek performance, Axel Tuanzebe (£4.5m) is among the substitutes, Harry Maguire (£5.4m) and Victor Lindelöf (£4.9m) the preferred options at centre-back.

Manchester United XI (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Shaw, Maguire, Lindelöf, Wan-Bissaka; Fred, McTominay; D James, B Fernandes, Mata; Rashford.

Chelsea XI (3-4-3): E Mendy; Zouma, T Silva, Azpilicueta; Chilwell, Kanté, Jorginho, R James; Pulisic, Werner, Havertz.

LESSONS LEARNED FROM FPL GAMEWEEK 6

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  1. Kaneyonero
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    My TC Kane looking more juicy now

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    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I went Kane cap in the end, I thought Blades would be a bit stubborn so didnt go with Salah.
      Lets see

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    2. Jdpz
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Why? What's with Salah?

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  2. dunas_dog
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    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Why does Ollie not play Van de Beek?

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  3. ivantys
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    AWB nice dive

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    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      He literally got up and chased the ball. Guess some people just love complaining

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      1. ivantys
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        3 years, 5 months ago

        Falling down without any contact is diving.

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        1. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Yes because people can't trip in rainy conditions. If he'd asked for a pen then it's a dive. He didn't complain at all

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  4. Forza
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    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    So Lampard didn't learn from last week, where he took Pulisic off and needed a goal shortly after. Great.

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  5. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Feel for VDB

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    1. Plant Based FPLer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      How Ole can bring on Pogba, whose morale looks shot to hell, over Feb, who can say?

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      1. Plant Based FPLer
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Uh, VDB*

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      2. FPL Blow-In
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Pogba did make a impact midweek I suppose

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  6. denial
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    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Why is AWB not booked for that dive?

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  7. Das Boot
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Does anyone think Spurs can mount a challenge for the title this year with Bale in the team?

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    1. djoker_nole
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Wouldn't rule Mourinho out

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    2. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Biased Spurs fan but yes I believe we can win the PL and Europa, or at least one competition.
      The purs squad now is so sick

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      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Kane 100% golden boot this season, and his highest goal and assist tally ever in PL

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      2. Right In The Stanchion
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I thought Spurs could, but not after last weekends collapse.

        The loser mentality runs deep in that club.

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    3. circusmonkey
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      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No chance and Bale makes no difference.

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      1. Das Boot
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        No difference, bit harsh

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  8. ivantys
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    VDB not even nailed for a sub appearance

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

    There a clause in the contracts that forbids Havertz, Pulisic, Ziyech and Werner playing together...

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    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      wow did not know that

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      1. MikeBravo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        It's twisted...

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I think they all start against Burnley.

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      1. MikeBravo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I hope so

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

      Ziyech, Havertz, Mount and Pulisic are very similar in their roles, so only 2 of them on the pitch at the same time makes sense to have the right balance

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      1. MikeBravo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Maybe all 4 on the pitch may have tipped the balance in Chelsea's favour?

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  10. JohnnyRev7
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Whilst we're all getting bored sh!tless watching MUN/CHE, I would suggest you find the highlights of Venlo 0-13 Ajax earlier today. Makes you believe in football again.

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  11. Burger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Kilman nailed for Wolves? Realised I have just enough for Saïss & Pulisic to Kilman & Bruno.

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    1. Vazza
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      That’s a poor move.

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      1. Burger
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        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Can see Bruno heavily outscoring Pulisic, so it all comes down to whether Kilman is a starter or not.

        Appreciate the feedback though 🙂

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        1. JohnnyRev7
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I have Kilman (only WOL def) so I'm sticking with him over Saiss. Plus it's a 😎 name to have in your squad.

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  12. Over Midwicket
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    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I hate Reece James so so much

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    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yep. He and lampard have mucked me about

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      1. Over Midwicket
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Idiots, the lot of them.

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    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I have him and Chilwell on my bench after Brewster

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      1. Over Midwicket
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Good, you deserve it.

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  13. Pariße
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Love the Liverpool line-up. It has one defender.

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    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I can see Brewster goal

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      1. Vazza
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        If he scores, I will retire from FPL for good

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  14. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Best defender for 4.5?

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    1. djoker_nole
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Ayling/KWP

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    2. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Coufal

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    3. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I like the look of Masuaku

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    4. Vazza
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Have you ruled out a move to James then?

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      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I was planning Zouma not James!

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        1. Vazza
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          OH yes! Yeah go for a 4.5m defender as I suggested earlier. There are plenty of good options in that price bracket

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          1. Pep Roulette
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Thanks for your help mate! Cheers!

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    5. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I have Dallas and Masuaku and pretty happy with these guys

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    6. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers everyone

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  15. Ze_Austin
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Chilwell operates like a winger

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    1. Ozzy smith
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      He is playing as a wing back in this system...

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  16. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    So people saying ‘Pulisic to who’ when he was only subbed?
    Think i may still keep, some reason got a soft spot for him

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    1. Vazza
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Keep him for sure. Hes saving all his goals for next week

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    2. Ozzy smith
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I’ll hold for the next couple. Probs switch to rash/bruno in gw9 or sterling/kdb gw10.

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  17. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Pulisic fail. Great choice of mine over Rodriguez in my GW5 WC!

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  18. F_Ivanovic
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    teams defend atrociously and people rip into them. Teams defend well and it's a boring boring game.

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    1. TomSaints
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      If either team grab a goal then great performance

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  19. Begbie.
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Castagne --> Chilwell worth a FT?

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    1. Vazza
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

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  20. DantheManinaPan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Come on Chilwell. 5 more mins...!

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  21. farmerfat
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Come on Mane!!

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  22. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    that block from Silva

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    1. fusen
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Alright Gary

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  23. Silecro
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Thiago showing proper CB skills to Chelsea players

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  24. The Tinkerman
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Sold James for a hit. Son’s crying.

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    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      😀

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  25. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts about Cavanis performance?

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Chelsea playing negatively, so it's been hard to get him on the ball.

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      1. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah they aren't even trying to win

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  26. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I wouldnt mind having Chilwell but no room really..
    Saiss, Lamptey/KWP and Digne. Its worth taking any of them out?

    Maybe Saiss in a couple of weeks?

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  27. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    HOW DID HE SAVE THAT WOWW

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  28. Silecro
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    WOW MENDY, ABSOLUTE BLINDER

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  29. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Kepa wouldn’t have saved that

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    1. Vazza
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      That’s what the guy at talkSPORT said. Haha!

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  30. Begbie.
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Good save Mendy

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