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5 December 2020 1724 comments
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Timo Werner (£9.5m) is back in the Chelsea line-up following his midweek rest in the Champions League.

The former RB Leipzig forward is deployed on the left-hand side of the attack again, this time supporting Olivier Giroud (£6.7m) who found the net four times against Sevilla.

That sees Tammy Abraham (£7.2m) drop to the bench while Hakim Ziyech (£8.3m) provides width on the other flank.

Kai Havertz (£8.3m) and Mason Mount (£6.8m) are in central midfield with N’Golo Kanté (£4.9m) while the back-four lines up as we have come to expect on Chelsea’s recent run of three clean sheets in four.

Ben Chilwell (£6.2m) and Reece James (£5.2m) are the left and right full-back respectively, stationed either side of Kurt Zouma (£5.6m) and Thiago Silva (£5.5m).

Leeds are as we would expect them as well. Marcelo Bielsa has gone with a 4-1-4-1 formation once again with what looks like Stuart Dallas (£4.5m) in a central midfield role and Ezgjan Alioski (£4.4m) at left-back, considering wingers Jack Harrison (£5.5m) and Raphinha (£5.4m) are both in the starting line-up.

Chelsea XI (4-2-3-1): E Mendy; Chilwell, T Silva, Zouma, R James; Mount, Kanté, Havertz; Werner, Giroud, Ziyech.

Leeds United XI (4-1-4-1): Meslier; Alioski, Cooper, Koch, Ayling; Phillips; Harrison, Dallas, Klich, Raphinha; Bamford.

  1. Don Kloppeone
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Need a Ziyech goodbye haul before he goes for Salah!

    1. Black Knights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Same.

      1. Black Knights
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Is my link updated now bud?

        1. Don Kloppeone
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Yep. All good

    2. Utopsis
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      This

    3. Pariße
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Wouldn't a haul unmake the goodbye?

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Not sure he would still be a better pick than a fit Salah vs FUL etc

    4. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Ditto. Same from Vardy for Bamford coming in.

  2. fr3d
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Chelsea defense on 114% combined EO

    1. Flair
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Like 50% combined ownership OR

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      114%?. oh my, I have to do something with my squad then

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

        are you at the boat house this week, or the winter snow lodge?

    3. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Double up looks less scary now if no CS

  3. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Bruno 7 chances created. Totaly deserved 3BP

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Confirmed for 3 BAPS?

      1. Gobigorgohome
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        yes

    2. liner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I think he should get 3 bp even if he is not playing game at all. In this chelsea leeds game also Bruno should get 3 BP. Gws should start with automatic Bruno 10 points than his score on top of that

    3. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      8 actually

  4. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    If Martial and Cavani are out, that is Rash as a striker. I am keeping him in UCL FF

  5. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    A BAP was the least Mahrez deserved.

    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Certainly deserved it more than Stones..

    2. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Owners rejoice

  6. Wheyyyy
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    51 from 4, finally a good week. Up to 600k from 1.5m.

    Kdb (c), Sterling, Soucek and DCL. Onwards and upwards!

    1. TheDragon
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Technically that’s from 5

      But awesome start - congrats!

      1. Wheyyyy
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah fair call! Cheers!

    2. Alex_thekid
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I had bruno + cancelo gone from 1.8m 600k 1/2 🙂

  7. Gobigorgohome
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Wow Mahrez bap

    1. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      How is that possible?

      1. Utopsis
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Played well and created fair few chances apparently

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Bonus wasn't final.

  8. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    This is my front 8

    Kdb/Grealish/Bruno/Neto/
    Jota

    Dcl/Bamford/Vardy

    Did the hokey with Kdb/Salah

    If Jota does well I might not swap back tbh.

    1. stu92
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I was planning a major reshuffle to get KDB and Salah in my team up until recently, thinking Jota over Salah myself now. Klopp has said as much that Salah/Mane will be rotated more now that Jota is in the team, and he costs hell of a lot less.

    2. Wheyyyy
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Likewise!

    3. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Similar front 8 with Werner Burker for your Neto Bamford ... plan was to do KDB > Salah [C] but not sure anymore, maybe Jota could do wonder instead ...

      1. camarozz
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah worth a shot. He's been class so far. We might just get away with it and if not it's an easy swap back.

  9. stu92
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Thank you Soucek! Would’ve been on the bench as well had Villa game not been cancelled.

  10. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Chelsea fan here. I will stay late watching the Chelsea game for two reasons:
    1. Mendy's brilliance.
    2. Ziyech's dangerous inswingers.
    Fantasy scores not a major objective.

    1. Im New Here
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Ziyech was imperious his first two games. Those crosses were sublime.

      1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        With Giroud starting I expect him to deliver tons of crosses.

  11. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Still think it’s essential to have KDB salah and Bruno. Chuck in son and grealish and that’s the midfield of dreams

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Jota and Grelish *

      😉

      1. sminkypinky
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        My mids. Weak bench.

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      You will miss Jota

      1. Dthinger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        can't have everybody

    3. Zimo
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      That's my midfield soon 🙂

      1. George Agdgdgwngo
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        It’s my mid now

    4. Doctor Evil
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      That is my team

    5. The Sociologist
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      But what does the rest of your team look like?

  12. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Ziyech, Chilwell and James in this one, excited!

    1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      As a Chelsea fan I enjoy watching Ziyech play.

  13. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    6 points from 1 player. Bad?

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      1 player?? What does your team look like :/?

      1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Mendy
        Chillwell Justin Mitechell
        Jota Salah (S)on Ziyech
        Bamford Kane DCL

        1. JBG
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Hm..

      2. Dthinger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        I'm guessing
        Mccarthy
        Robertson James Lamptey
        Salah Son Ziyech Jota
        Kane Vardy DCL

        1. Dthinger
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          I was way off

        2. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          7/11 (63%) not bad...

    2. Doctor Evil
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Not at all

  14. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    I don't like that Mahrez got that BP that late. Decreased the rank right away

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I'm sure you'll survive

    2. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Season over that BAP

    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Oh he got a bonus? Silver linings I guess

    4. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Love it 😎

  15. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Son out for a hit to Salah?

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Not before Palace game

  16. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Which of these plans to get Bruno in eventually?

    A) Save this week, Ziyech and Vardy to Bamford and Bruno GW13
    B) Ziyech to Jota this week, Riedewald, Vardy to Brewster, Bruno for a hit GW13 or for free in GW14

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

      Whatever transfer you make, just ensure it involves Ziyech to Jota. Haha!!

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        😆
        It's inevitable I guess, unless Ziyech really impresses tonight

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

          Lol. All the best mate.

    2. The Sociologist
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Probably A)

  17. Qaiss
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    The Paul Joyce Salah quotes seem fake. I cannot find him anywhere saying he’s benched tomorrow. No logical reason for Salah to be benched either

    1. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Especially with a meaningless game in Europe in midweek

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

    I’m tempted to bring in Mane as opposed to Salah..

    1. Doctor Evil
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I just done the opposite for this week

  19. Doctor Evil
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    41 from 3 including Captain KDB and up to 70k from 150k. Shame I have no keeper and Brewster on for Grealish though

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      You KNOW that’s good

      1. Doctor Evil
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Even better with Bamford in my team

  20. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    So much better listening to the crowd live than fake fan noise

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah it's getting there ... worth a juhuu

  21. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    I don't know how iv managed it but I still have Robbo. He was been sold so many times to raise cash but he's still there somehow.

    1. HaffNanner
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Me too. Always got a bigger fire

  22. HonestBlatter
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    MAHREZ 1BAPS updated!

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Silver lining for sure as captain

    2. HollywoodXI
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      So many of the moderators got him in this week. Coincidence?! 🙂

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

    Jealous non Bruno owners hoping that he gets no bonus points. Haha!!

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      A great escape for captainers

  24. HaffNanner
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Best plan for getting salah next week?

    A. Ziyech, Vardy > Salah, Wilson/Adams

    B. Ziyech, Vardy, Robertson > Salah, Ings, Dias (-4)

    C. Ziyech, Vardy, Stephens > Salah, Brewster, Jota (-4)

    2FT 1.2ITB
    Martinez (Button)
    Robertson Chilwell Dallas (Masuaku Mitchell)
    KDB Fernandes Grealish Ziyech (Stephens)
    Vardy DCL Bamford

  25. Alex_thekid
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Hakim nearly

  26. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    4.4m def playing left mid?

  27. Huddersfield
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Your last chance, Hakim!

  28. ivantys
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    This could be a hammering for Leeds

  29. Gobigorgohome
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Ziyech goal almost

  30. Gobigorgohome
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Giroud close