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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

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  1. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Robbo sky high EO for WBA.

  2. Glokollur nr.1
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    A) Kane + Grealish -> Che Adams + Salah

    B) KDB + DCL -> Salah + Wilson/Adams

    C) Other?

  3. BIG TONES
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Chilly to Robbo or TAA?

    Robbo seems more consistent, but feel TAA is due an explosive week or two. Fixtures are also great.

    1. One for All
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Robbo

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

    91 all out
    we move
    880k OR to +/- 100k OR in 5 weeks
    Time for bed.

    1. Party time
      5 years, 7 months ago

      102(-4) all out. We feast again next gw.

      Time for bed as well

      1. Kitman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        jeez, what time is it?

        1. Begbie.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          It's a school night.

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      You told us this before didn’t you?

      1. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        not as many times as you told us you are selling Chilwell. Now. Tonight.
        🙄

  5. FPL AXE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    If you make a transfer and then hit the free hit button, will the free transfer have taken place for the following week or been cancelled by the free hit?

    1. JJeyy
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Cancelled

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Cancelled

    3. KAALI_DAAL
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Cancelled

    4. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      cancelled by FH

    5. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      cancelled by FH

      team reverts to last deadlines team after FH

  6. JJeyy
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    How bad did Chilwell injury look, not watching?

    1. Duke Silver ☑
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Twisted ankle. Don't know the full extent yet.

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Ankle detached from body. Savage.

      1. OverTinker
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        ah should be fine for next GW then

      2. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Really?

        1. toko56
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          ever heard of a plastic surgery?

    3. Dickie1898
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Didn’t look great, although he was able to try and run it off.

    4. MIGHTY JOE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Really hard to tell. Might be fine next GW, might be done playing in 2020.

  7. KAALI_DAAL
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Best 6.6M replacement of Chilwell? Have Justin and Dias already. Dallas or Taylor?

    1. Esalman
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      No need to replace, I think he'll play next game. The rest will do him good if anything.

    2. Fuddled FC
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Exactly what i'm debating.
      Dallas for the attacking points, Taylor for the clean sheets

  8. Lev Yashin
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Of course. Here I am on 94pts and a simple Chilwell CS would have been lovely.

    1. Neves say Neves
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Peak

    2. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Same score, needed cleanie from either Chilwell or Coufal but hopes dashed inside 15 mins.

    3. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      We could organise a crowd fund page for you?

  9. ☈☾
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Not feeling bad now after making the Chilwell to James move

    Phew!

    1. Fuddled FC
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      I did the same move

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Lol

    3. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Yep James scored as many as my Dier move

  10. Fuddled FC
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Bottomed

    Would you replace R James with

    a) Dallas
    b) Taylor
    c) keep James

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      B

    2. Kitman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      d) chillwell 🙂

    3. Glokollur nr.1
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      c

  11. The Suspended One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Chillwell to City or Robbo easiest transfer ever

    1. FPL_Motty
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Not so easy to pool def unless you have money itb

  12. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Good chance Chilwell won’t play again all year for those wondering how serious.

    If* ligaments.

  13. Tsparkes10
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    For gw15 only before wc...

    A) Chillwell, Podence, Werner to Bogle, Salah, Obafemi (-4)?

    B) Chillwell, Grealish, Werner to Dias, Salah, Obafemi (-4)

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Don’t take a one week hit

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        I need to. Will only have 2 defenders if not

        1. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Can’t stretch to 4.4?

          1. Tsparkes10
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Unfortunately not

          2. Tsparkes10
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Konsa is on my bench so could hope he plays but didn’t turn out well this week

            1. The Suspended One
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Should play..

  14. Pompel
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    So, now I have one playing defender for next GW....

  15. Chalobah's Witness
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Oh my god Chilwell. That's it, I'm finished with this GW.

  16. thetommy14
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    James and Chilwell to Dias and Dallas good 2FT?

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

      Yep

  17. Pukkipartyy
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Is Dias best and the most nailed City D?

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      No and yes

    2. KAALI_DAAL
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Looks like it

  18. Patio Kev
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Sky said pre match that Reece James failed a late fitness test which suggests he could be back fit as early as next match.

    Chilwell’s injury was innocuous so could be back next match but am sure they will need to check for any ligament damage.

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      They are shutting him down for a couple weeks in hopes of avoiding surgery

      1. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        James, you mean - yeah?

        1. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah

          Chillwell looked minor enough, but 3 games next week is concerning

  19. TheDragon
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Chilwell, James & Wilson -> TAA, Dallas & Adams -4?

    1. LC1
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Yes x100. Doing same transfers.

  20. JammySprat
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Creswell CS gone, Chilwell Injured 1pt. Come on Werner.

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Lol same but with Coufal. Wishful thinking... Werner is a v bad Fpl asset., can’t wait to get rid next week

      1. JammySprat
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Think he will come good at some point but I can't spend a transfer there ATM. Who you moving to?

  21. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    This couldn’t have gone better tonight with nobody playing (James) but do feel it for Chilwell owners.

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Chelsea defensive double undone

      1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Be interesting to see how long they’re out for.
        Eyeing up Zouma but do you think his semi regular attacking returns will keep up?

        1. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Hate his price, boom or bust pick; will he score 10 this year? I feel regression is likely

  22. Niho992
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    WC or not to WC in GW 15

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      I’m waiting a week

  23. YoungPretender
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Was planning on Chilwell to TAA/Robbo anyway.

    Seems to be a little against the grain, but anyone else fancying TAA?

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Tidy differential

  24. Peter Ouch
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    When i said Chilwell will blank i was talking about 2 points.
    1 is even better

    Get well soon giant

  25. Esalman
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Is it worth getting Pulisic in for Grealish for the dgw?

    1. Begbie.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Nah.

      1. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        He doesn’t look great does he

  26. GoonerSteve
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Chilwell and Wilson to Robertson and Adams, 4pt hit

    Yay or nay?

    1. Peter Ouch
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

    2. YoungPretender
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      If Chilwell is injured yes, if not just Wilson to Adams

  27. Zilla
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    A Soucek goal to swipe Chelsea cleanie would be lovely

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Yes please. Need a corner.

  28. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Emerson & Azpi assisting one and other for a goal here would just be typical FPL.

  29. Weak Become Heros
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Haller has no pace.

  30. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    I spoke too soon yesterday when I said I had achieved 100 points this GW. It’s actually 99 with that Chilwell 1 pointer 😆

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      That's what you get!

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      😆