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Mbeumo returns to Brentford XI as Azpilicueta is benched again

Brentford v Norwich City, Chelsea v Burnley and Crystal Palace v Wolverhampton Wanderers are the trio of Premier League matches kicking off at 3pm GMT today.

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) interest mainly focuses on the hosts’ front two at the Brentford Community Stadium and the Blues’ backline at Stamford Bridge.

Cesar Azpilicueta is benched for the third straight Gameweek in west London, with well-owned Fantasy assets Reece James, Ben Chilwell and Antonio Rudiger all retaining their places from Gameweek 10.

Thomas Tuchel’s tinkering is kept to a minimum, with Ross Barkley – in for his first Premier League start for Chelsea since 2019/20 – replacing Hakim Ziyech in the Blues head coach’s only change.

Mason Mount is only on the bench after recent wisdom teeth problems led to an infection.

Burnley are unchanged from their 3-1 win over Brentford, with the in-form Maxwel Cornet again supporting Chris Wood in attack.

Across west London, Bryan Mbeumo is back alongside Ivan Toney in the Bees’ attack after his fitness-related benching last weekend. Marcus Forss makes way.

Vitaly Janelt also comes in for Frank Onyeka as Thomas Frank makes two changes from that Gameweek 10 loss at Turf Moor.

As for the visitors, Ben Gibson, Pierre Lees-Melou and Brandon Williams replace the injured Grant Hanley, the ill Ozan Kabak and the benched Josh Sargent.

There’s only one starting XI alteration across both sides at Selhurst Park, as Patrick Vieira swaps Jordan Ayew for Christian Benteke for Crystal Palace’s clash with an unchanged Wolverhampton Wanderers.

GAMEWEEK 11 LINE-UPS

Brentford XI: Fernandez, Jorgensen, Jansson, Pinnock, Canos, Janelt, Norgaard, Jensen, Henry, Mbeumo, Toney.

Subs: Thompson, Goode, Forss, Ghoddos, Onyeka, Bidstrup, Roerslev, Stevens, Cox.

Norwich XI: Krul, Aarons, Gibson, Omobamidele, Williams, Dowell, Normann, Lees-Melou, McLean, Rashica, Pukki.

Subs: Rupp, Gilmour, Placheta, Tzolis, Sorensen, Sargent, Gunn, Giannoulis, Idah.


Chelsea XI: Mendy, Rudiger, Christensen, Silva, James, Kante, Jorginho, Chilwell, Barkley, Hudson-Odoi, Havertz.

Subs: Kepa, Pulisic, Loftus-Cheek, Chalobah, Saul, Mount, Ziyech, Azpilicueta, Sarr.

Burnley XI: Pope, Tarkowski, Mee, Taylor, Lowton, Brownhill, Westwood, McNeil, Gudmundsson, Cornet, Wood.

Subs: Hennessey, Cork, Barnes, Roberts, Rodriguez, Collins, Pieters, Vydra, Long.


Crystal Palace XI: Guaita, Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell, Gallagher, Kouyate, McArthur, Zaha, Benteke, Edouard

Subs: Butland, Milivojevic, Tomkins, Olise, Ayew, Schlupp, Clyne, Kelly, Riedewald.

Wolves XI: Sa, Kilman, Coady, Saiss, Nelson Semedo, Neves, Joao Moutinho, Ait-Nouri, Trincao, Hwang, Jimenez

Subs: Moulden, Ruddy, Hoever, Podence, Boly, Silva, Dendoncker, Traore, Cundle.

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  1. Tasty Jerk
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Gallagher cleaned up the BPS! Group hug fellow Gallagher owners!

    1. Duke Silver ☑
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      He doesn't half leave it late! Very nice haul in the end though 🙂

      1. camarozz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Benched last wk, didn't make same mistake twice thankfully \0/

    2. Elfozzie 42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Absolutely up for that, saving my weekend so far.
      Finally got punished for no City defence and Chelsea dropped the ball...let's not even get started on Brentford!

  2. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Ffsssss - Chilwell over James, McArthur and Livramento benched, Jimenez Toney Foden…

    Other than Cancelo, crap first day in the WC

    1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      If it makes you feel better read my post below hahA

  3. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Sa owners who you getting in cannot wait any longer!

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Meslier owner here.
      May move to Guita in 16.

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thinking I am binning him worst WC decision - all promise no end product

    2. DycheDycheBaby
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Argh I don't know but I just want rid of him. But feels like such a waste of a transfer...

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        7 weeks & trash apart from that 14 pointer

        1. DycheDycheBaby
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Then next 3 fixtures could be worse, so will hold him. But will try and get rid when they gave Liverpool.

          1. DycheDycheBaby
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            *have

    3. MGMT
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Same here… such a bad call…

  4. Erange
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Have Cancelo 1st sub. Do you guys think Maupay will get a cameo?

    1. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I'm in same boat, even objectively I think Neal will come on, around 60/70

  5. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Palace = form, fixtures and value, think I will pile into them myself starting with Mitchell.

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I may bring Gallagher in to stop him scoring

  6. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Toney owners, what you doing? Not sure I can endure another week of ownership.

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Read MBP's long paragraph about Toney and lose yourselves in the fantasy

        1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          If you cant explain something simply you dont understand it well enough - Einstein

        2. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          No escape from reality

      • GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Sell him. Armstrong, Hwang or fodder and upgrade elswehere options.

      • Gizzachance
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        He’s going for me

      • Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Keeping for Newcastle, was the plan so I'll stick with it, and see where I am after next GW regarding replacements

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Guaita get innnn

    3. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Right time to bring in Gallagher? Double rise incoming?

    4. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Gallagher has been the real deal if you watch him play, he's a 6.5-7m mid

        1. Duke Silver ☑
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Chelsea have a some amount of talent on loan/with buy back clauses.

          1. lilmessipran
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Volume game really with the amount of youngsters they send out on loan

      • F4L
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Guaita owners we feasting 😎

        Anyone watch the game, Anderson injury bad?

        1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Just brought him in this week!! Finally a clean sheet after my Foster,Bachmann mistake on WC gameweek 4!!

          1. F4L
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            let's go!

            1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Yesssssss!!!

        2. Tasty Jerk
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Yes, watched the whole game. Andersen looks ok

          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Guaita & Mitchell double up - ok or too much?

            1. Tasty Jerk
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              We do have a good run of fixtures coming up but yeah, could be too much - wont be long and we will be grumbling our usual "typical Palace" 😀

          2. F4L
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            cheers, good news 🙂

      • el polako
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Ivan Phoney without a shot on goal against weakest defense in the league.

        Pathetic.

        1. lilmessipran
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Don't worry people will still buy him and he will go up in price

          1. el polako
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Can't even bothered to look for it now but I said few weeks into season that I can't see him scoring 10 goals and I was absolutely slaughtered round here.

      • Walter White (WW)
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Toney & Mbeumo hype train derailed

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          well and truly 🙁

        2. Philosopher's Stones
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          In the emergency room right now being a passenger of that derailed train.

          1. Walter White (WW)
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Better use the window

        3. ManofKent
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Newcastle next...

        4. Elfozzie 42
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          100% Gotta give them the barcodes game, but after that at least one gone.

      • SEXY SOLO SAUCE
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Must say, very please for Super Saints, I hope he is too!

        1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          *pleased

      • 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Guaita my highest scorer!!! …and Livramento 2nd sub of course, And just come out of Oakwell watching my boys lose 2-0 to Hull!!! Absolutely miserable haha

        1. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Sure you're happy to get out to a match after no crowds. FF is inly a pastime compared to following your club. Plenty of FF left too.

          1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Absolutely mate!!! I was the Wednesday night when we beat Derby so a bit of an anti climax today

      • RogDog_jimmy
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Lamptey seems to be lining up on the right wing - innnnmteresting.

        Also 3x weeks in a row Azpil > Livramento

      • wulfrunian
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I think it's time to sell Rudiger.Tricky fixtures and need money for Ronaldo/Kane.Any thoughts?

        1. Eh, just one more thing ...
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Yes, don’t want double defence anymore … own Chilwell so I’d be looking at Spurs full back and also Lamptey if he doesn’t break.

      • Powers106
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Imagine the scenes if Salah rested

        1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          My ear would perk up with Kane VC....

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

          Duffy on for me - might be a good thing!

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

          No chance, West Ham a good team, Salah needed

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

          Livramento from the bench and Havertz VC. Sounds good.

        5. Philosopher's Stones
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Have VC on Son. But don't think Klopp rests Salah against WHam. They're one of the tougher oppositions in the league rn.

        6. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Wilson VC apparently

        7. TKC07
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          But, he could still haul coming on as sub..

          Do they have any other fit players to play front 3?

        8. House Frey Wedding Planner
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Secretly hoping this.

          Have him as Captain and Reece James as VC.

          Armstrong 1st sub

        9. Eh, just one more thing ...
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Vardy VC and Livra off my bench, sure I’ll take that.

      • Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        0.0ITB.

        On WC. How would you improve this draft?

        Sanchez
        TAA Livramento Cancelo James
        Salah Son Gallagher ESR
        Antonio Kane

        Foster Hwang Brownhill Amartey

        1. bso
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Have almost the same WC for next gw with Ronaldo instead of Kane...will see what the final one will be.

          1. Botman and Robben
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Cool. May just go with this.

            1. bso
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Thinking De Gea may not be a bad choice for upcoming games , he was very good today.

      • JabbaWookiee
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        All bets are off on the biggest transfer of the intl break. Anyone else for Mbeumo to Gallagher?

        1. The Polymath
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Yep. When to do it is the question.

          Had Gallagher for blanks and replaced him with Mbeumo for his blanks. 😀

        2. F4L
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          after Wilson's goal tonight, Toney to Wilson for sweet 3 home fixtures in 4 with Howe most likely in

          1. JabbaWookiee
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Both for a hit even feasible

      • Bob B
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Azpi to?

        A. Reguilon
        B. James
        C. Fodder and play Livramento/Duffy

        1. RogDog_jimmy
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          I’m probably holding.

          Wouldn’t surprise me if he’s first choice again after the IB. E had an injury.

          But if I do move him it’ll likely be up to TAA.

      • Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Before you all go mental and make a bad decision worse, no striker is doing very well, wasting transfers chasing 'the one' is pointless. Stick with Toney

        1. el polako
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Wrong account Maximus.

        2. @persecuted_by_mods
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Pfft you just want us to miss the Vydra train

            1. Ginkapo FPL
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Exactly

              Vydra has 7.3 xGI and has only scored 1 goal so will get a hatty next week against Palace at home.

          • ManofKent
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Agreed, particularly ahead of Newcastle

          • Deulofail
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            What do I do with Vardy, Jimenez and Edouard?

            1. Walter White (WW)
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Party tomorrow. We gonna party

            2. Ginkapo FPL
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Hold, consider making Edouard first sub instead of a starter

        3. Walter White (WW)
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Just 2 words for this gameweek;

          F off!

        4. Dynamic Duos
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          May do this

          Foden and Haverts to Son and Gallagher-4

          1. Root
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            I would just do Havertz to Jota and keep Foden.

            1. Dynamic Duos
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Have Jota

          2. F4L
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            wouldn't sell Foden

        5. F4L
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Yellow cards already costing me 5 points this GW 😆

          1. @persecuted_by_mods
              2 years, 5 months ago

              You need to instill some discipline into your men, what kind of fpl manager are you!

              1. F4L
                • 9 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                too right 😀

          2. Original Sin
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Chelsea supporters, please confirm if Mount will start most games when fully fit? I am seriously pis**d after getting him 2 weeks back. Ship him out or wait?

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

            Reckon of these moves?

            Benrahma + Toney >> Gallagher + Wilson

            1. Original Sin
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Advice please
              A. Cornet
              B. Gallagher
              I haven't seen any of them play that much, who looks more threatening in front of goals? Need to get a replacement for Mount.

          4. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Poor Brentford are actually cursed

            Toney & Mbuemo 4 goals disallowed between them in their last 7 games, Mbuemo hit the woodwork more than any other player this season... and after their great start they still managed to pick up 4 points from a horrific looking run that read Liverpool, West Ham, Chelsea, Leicester

            They go into today as heavy favourites against a team that finished 10 points above them last season, and generate 2.79 XG to Norwich's 1.16 XG, with 19 shots to Norwich's 9

            The progress that club has made in such a short space of time has been astounding

            They just need to keep going, keep doing what they're doing, maintain their current performance level and they'll be fine results-wise in the longer run - it's only if their performances deteriorate where there'll be trouble

            1. el polako
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              🙂

              Tell us more about Toney.
              Got my pyjamas on, I'm ready 😉

              1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                • 14 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                It's probably a bit above your comprehension level sweetie - you know how frustrated you get when you see all the grown-up words and sentences

                How about one of your other favourites like Very Hungry Caterpillar or The Cat In The Hat?

                1. el polako
                  • 6 Years
                  2 years, 5 months ago

                  Caterpillar please but nothing beats your story about how great forward Toney is and what wonderful things he'll achieve in PL.

                  1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                    • 14 Years
                    2 years, 5 months ago

                    That's nice sweetie, now its time for beddie pies, we don't want you getting all worked up & making doo-doo's in the bed again do we?

                    1. Gunneryank
                      • 2 Years
                      2 years, 5 months ago

                      Is beddie pie a British thing? Please tell me that's dessert.

                      1. Ginkapo FPL
                        • 12 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        No. Beddy byes is a British thing

                    2. el polako
                      • 6 Years
                      2 years, 5 months ago

                      Ok, da da.
                      I'll be dreaming about Toney winning Golden Boot.
                      He can still make it right ?
                      2 goals in 11 games is plenty.

                      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                        • 14 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        Golden boot? 😆 what have you been reading?

                        For the record - here is what I actually said about Toney:

                        “With Toney…. My back of an envelope maths is that he should have a good go at 35 appearances, 13 goals, 5 assists, 15 bonus - which is about 150 points - then he could land +/- 10% either side of that if he either has or hasn't got luck on his side

                        I'd pencil him into the 135 - 165 range”

                        He’s currently sitting right around the top 5 strikers in the game on 39 points from 11 GW’s = 3.54 PPG = 134 points for a season at that rate - which is at the low end of my predicted range (because he’s been unlucky rather than lucky - with 3 goals disallowed & 3-4 assists ruined by woodwork)

                        https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2021/07/24/fpl-team-guide-2021-22-newcastle-united-best-players-stats-and-more/?hc_page=1&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_23895859

                      2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                        • 14 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        Or are you doing the Ginkapoo thing where you read something, completely misunderstand it, and then get angry at your misunderstanding 😆

            2. ManofKent
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Raya is a big loss - not just in saves but distribution

              1. GreennRed
                • 12 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                And keeping the defence sharper.

            3. Ginkapo FPL
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              I lol'd

              1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                • 14 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                I bet you did, probably fits right in with muttering senilely in the corner 😆

            4. Philosopher's Stones
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              All true. But I just can't handle the Mbeumo+Toney headache anymore. One last shot, and off they go after the Newcastle game.

            5. Cok3y5murf
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              How many points do you get for disallowed goals and hitting the woodwork?

              1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                • 14 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                That's kind of the point dude - hardly be cursed otherwise

            6. Walter White (WW)
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Mbeumo loves a crossbar challenge

            7. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Thank you for pushing brentford so hard.

              I was all set on sarr (another awful mbp pick) semedo to chillwell and mbeumo but I have learned that you are wrong more often than not and so I went Mitchell and zaha instead.

              Keep up the good work. Really helpful

              1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                • 14 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                When you learn to differentiate results, variance, and performances, you will improve as a manager - you are welcome 🙂

                1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
                  • 6 Years
                  2 years, 5 months ago

                  Keep telling us who you think will do well. I am flying up the ranks. Big ups to you

                  1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                    • 14 Years
                    2 years, 5 months ago

                    That’ll likely be the variance, now you only need to understand two other parts of the equation 😉

          5. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Reecssential

          6. lilmessipran
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Lamptey audition incoming (more like if he doesn't get injured he is coming into the team this gw)

            1. RogDog_jimmy
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Yep agree! Even with Duffy I’m interested in him. Seems to be playing right wing!

          7. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Next kick in the balls a Sanchez 2 pointer

            1. Philosopher's Stones
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Especially when McCarthy 9 pointer staring at you from the bench