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The final Premier League fixture before Christmas is a London derby at Stamford Bridge.

Bringing Gameweek 14 to a close, Chelsea v West Ham United kicks off at 20:00 GMT.

The Blues will be without Reece James (£5.3m), with the widespread media reports that hinted at his possible, injury-enforced absence proving to be accurate.

The long-serving Cesar Azpilicueta (£5.6m) comes in at right-back and is one of three changes that Frank Lampard has made from Gameweek 13, with Jorginho (£4.8m) and Tammy Abraham (£8.2m) replacing the benched Kai Havertz (£8.2m) and Olivier Giroud (£6.7m).

Speaking of those last two changes ahead of kick-off, Lampard said:

It’s just a rotation and looking at different attributes of players against the opposition.

With Tammy, some energy in the team from the front. Oli’s been fantastic and can come in from the bench.

With Kai, similarly. I’ve got midfield players who are competing, I have to have a good level of competition. Nothing against Kai, he’s finding his feet and he will find his feet.

There is still no Hakim Ziyech (£8.1m) in the Chelsea squad despite the Moroccan returning to training at the back-end of last week but another recent absentee, Callum Hudson-Odoi (£5.7m), is on the bench.

West Ham have their own injury problems, with Michail Antonio (£6.2m) absent yet again because of a hamstring problem.

David Moyes said of the forward ahead of the match:

He’s getting closer but not ready for the game. He’s a big miss for us, undoubtedly, but hopefully, we’ll get him back soon.

Manuel Lanzini (£6.4m) misses out with a similar issue.

Fabian Balbuena (£4.5m) has recovered from a minor groin problem to start, at least, with the Paraguayan ousting Issa Diop (£4.3m) from the Hammers’ starting XI.

Mark Noble (£4.6m) also makes his first start in the Premier League since September as Moyes looks to bolster his midfield for this tricky away trip.

Said Benrahma (£6.0m) is the man to make way to accommodate the West Ham skipper.


Chelsea XI: Mendy, Azpilicueta, Zouma, Thiago Silva, Chilwell, Jorginho, Kante, Mount, Werner, Abraham, Pulisic.

West Ham XI: Fabianski, Coufal, Balbuena, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Rice, Soucek, Bowen, Noble, Fornals, Haller.

Lessons learned from FPL Gameweek 14

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

    Cancelo, Diaz, or Stone?

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

      Dias

    2. el polako
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I would cancel getting stoned to get with Diaz.

      1. djman102
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Take a walker.

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

    Matip or Dias?

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

      Depends on your chip strategy

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

        FH18 and BB19

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

          Matip

      2. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Lots of salt and vinegar.

    2. Dr Van Nostrand
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Dias all day

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

    One week rest then carnage and massive excitement

  4. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Mount with yet another return, how much longer are we going to sleep on him?

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

      He is on my watch list for the double

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        I’m surprised by his price this season, was incredible last season too

    2. Dr Van Nostrand
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Plenty of other better options

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Mount + 4m better than KdB I think

        1. moment
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          This is the transfer I'll do to get Trent / Robbo in for the DGW most likely...

        2. Dr Van Nostrand
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Steady now he has 1 goal and 4 assists. He's miles behind the best in his price range

          1. Scapegoat Salah
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Yes I get that, thinking of stacking up on those in that price range

          2. moment
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah, but he's towards the top options for a bench boost DGW if you have Soucek already

    3. FC Hakkebøf
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      So many other good options.. I got the power 5.. Might get him if I BB in dgw19

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Salah | Bruno | Son | Grealish | Mount

  5. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    How bad is Chilwell's injury? What happened? Will he be unavaliable for a few weeks?

    Can't watch the game and will appreciate any feedback!

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

      Twisted his ankle. It shouldn't be too bad imo

    2. moment
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Twisted his ankle. Didn't look too bad. Doubt he'll play at the weekend, but I'd hope would be back after that...

  6. FC Hakkebøf
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Roll last FT?

    Martinez
    Chilwell Cancelo Dallas
    Salah (C) KDB Fernandes Son Grealish
    DCL Bamford
    ____
    Forster Balbuena Brewster Fodder

    0.2 ITB

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

      Still similar teams we have mate!

      My James to your Cancelo from first 11 only difference!

      I’m flummoxed as to what best approach to use having the same team but no FH for the blank/double. Think just ignore GW 18 and plan for as many GW 19 players as i can?

      Oh, yeah I’d roll the FT btw, looks good.

  7. Il Capitano
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    I have 2FT to play with before WC, if Chillwell is ruled out what back three do we prefer for GW15 only (Chillwell and Justin out in both options):

    A) Zouma Robbo/TAA Taylor (4.3 def on the bench)
    B) Zouma Matip Dias (Taylor on the bench)

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

    Mendy doing his best Kepa impression

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

    If I have James and Chilwell are Robertson, Coufal and Dallas enough defensive cover for gw15?

    1. Taff1952
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

  10. Podge
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Chilwell blocking Justin off my bench 🙁

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

    Lamps bring Sexy Ollie on the stage

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

    3 - Thiago Silva (42)
    2 - Zouma, Azpilicueta (25)

    Perfect evening for owners of Chelsea defenders.

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

      Clean sheet points for everyone !!

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

      Lol

    3. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Unless you have Chilwell. 🙁

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

        You got a nibble

        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah but this week is my first post 70 score, so I'm fine with taking the bait on that one.

  13. Rash
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Would like nothing more than a Soucek goal from a coufal cross please.

    Be rather annoying to see Chelsea get a clean sheet as a James and chilwell owner

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

    Reece is class but Azpi is much better for Chelsea CS chances overall

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

      Depends who he is playing against out there

  15. el polako
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Haller if you hear me.

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      He's dog chocolate

  16. cigan
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Which 1-week punt should I replace Chilwell with (before wc in 16)?

    A) Dias / Mina / Matip
    B) Bamford
    C) Soucek

    (B and C = bench Chilwell)

  17. De Gea is GOAT
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Whens the next price changes guys? Today?

    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      4 hours or so

    2. djman102
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Every night about 2am

    3. De Gea is GOAT
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks guys

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

    Cresswell is going to be a great pick when Antonio is back

  19. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Best second keeper alongside McCarthy?

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

      I think Areola. Fulham play Burnley while Soton josta pool. He's a great keeper too

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

        Host*

  20. Stranger Mings
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Hi who is the best defender below £5.2m to own next few GWs? Cresswell?!

  21. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Cress looks very attacking, might be worth the cash over Coufal

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Yet, no assist and fewer BAPs.

  22. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    85 all out. Buzzing.

    But now I’m on -4 with Chilwell injured. Beating price rises has backfired.

    Chilwell > Dias worth another -4?

  23. Dragon Arcana
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Swapping Ayling to Dallas worth a hit for the long term?

    1. moment
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Seems a waste of a transfer while there's 18/19 surgery to be done

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      No imo. Dallas won’t keep scoring. Leeds don’t keep CS’s

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

        Dallas will keep scoring I reckon, so attacking

  24. Flynny
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Hi....how does this sound please? 2ft. 1.8mitb. Want to bb in dgw19

    How does this sound (pending chilwell news)

    This week chilwell and Mitchell to robbo and coufal for free

    Gw16 - dcl and kdb to son and adams - 4

    Martinez
    Chilwell James lamptey dallas Mitchell
    Salah Bruno kdb grealish soucek
    Dcl watkins Bamford

    Thanks

  25. Catastrophe
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    If Zouma scores I'll be on 100 exactly. Has to happen.

    1. 272MK
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Same brader!!! We need it!!!

      1. Catastrophe
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        We deserve it.

  26. Pompel
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    If both James and Chilly out long term, both who would be key DGW19 assets, I'm thinking it makes sense to switch strategy to build a team ror BGW18, and rather use FH in DGW19. Toughts?

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      kinda late to change strategy considering its like 3 weeks away

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

        How is it late?

      2. Pompel
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Not late, I saved FT last GW to leave decision as late as possible. Now with defence in shambles, and Vardy also a doubt, time ro look with fresh eyes. And given I have 2 fts , I have to decide strategy before using them

    2. moment
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      If your strategy involves a WC this week / next week then maybe. If not, surely you're already far enough along in your plans that switching them now will be very expensive.

      1. Pompel
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        No wc, and I've held off transfers. Team woyld be best set yo for DGW if both James and Chilwell fit, but have to adapt to circumstances

  27. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC? KDB+Raph could be Son+Grealish with a little rejig?

    McCarthy, Martinez
    Robbo, Dias, Coufal, Dallas, Taylor
    Salah, Bruno, KDB, Raphina, Soucek
    DCL, Bamford, Adams

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Need Son or Kane in there.

  28. KGFC
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Coufal crossing not upto mark today

  29. BIG TONES
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Surely Werner's form will turn soon, he's a classy player, just needs confidence.

    Feel he will be the DGW differential to go for.

  30. jorgenoj
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Which option? 2FTs

    A) James -> Dallas
    B) James + Grealish -> Robertson + Raphinha

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I like B and thinking of doing it