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Gameweek 3 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) continues on Sunday with Leeds United v Chelsea and West Ham United v Brighton and Hove Albion.

Both matches kick-off at 14:00 BST.

Thomas Tuchel makes one change from last weeks 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur, as Conor Gallagher comes into midfield for N’Golo Kante, who misses out as expected with a hamstring injury.

That suggests Reece James will once again feature as a right-sided centre-back, with Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Marc Cucurella preferred in the wing-back roles.

For the hosts, they also make one enforced change, as Patrick Bamford fails to make the starting XI after coming off injured in Gameweek 2.

Daniel James starts instead, with Rodrigo – the second-most bought player for Gameweek 3 – pushed forward in attack.

At the London Stadium, Thilo Kehrer makes his Premier League debut for West Ham with Ben Johnson dropping to the bench.

“He has good experience, is versatile and has played at a high level with Germany and PSG so he will bring a lot to us and we’re looking forward to working with him. He’s played predominately for the national team at left-back and centre-back for PSG last season, so we feel we have a really good acquisition for the squad. He will be able to add to us in a number of areas.” – West Ham assistant manager Billy McKinlay on Thilo Kehrer

The visitors, meanwhile, are unchanged after making an unbeaten start to the season, with Pascal Gross and Adam Lallana tucking in behind Danny Welbeck in Graham Potter’s 3-4-2-1 formation.


GAMEWEEK 3 LINE-UPS

Leeds United XI: Meslier, Kristensen, Koch, Llorente, Struijk, Roca, Adams, Aaronson, Harrison, James, Rodrigo

Subs: Klaesson, Hjelde, Drameh, Klich, Forshaw, Greenwood, Summerville, Sinisterra, Gelhardt

Chelsea XI: Mendy, James, Silva, Koulibaly, Loftus-Cheek, Gallagher, Jorginho, Cucurella, Mount, Sterling, Havertz

Subs: Kepa, Ampadu, Azpilicueta, Chalobah, Chilwell, Chukwuemeka, Hudson-Odoi, Pulisic, Ziyech


West Ham United XI: Fabianski, Coufal, Zouma, Kehrer, Cresswell, Soucek, Rice, Bowen, Fornals, Benrahma, Antonio

Subs: Areola, Johnson, Scamacca, Lanzini, Downes, Cornet, Ogbonna, Coventry, Ashby

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Sanchez, Veltman, Dunk, Webster, March, Mac Allister, Caicedo, Trossard, Gross, Lallana, Welbeck

Subs: Steele, Lamptey, Colwill, Mwepu, Maupay, Alzate, Undav, Mitoma, Tenorio

  1. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    As an Arronson owner and Leeds fan that goal was just brilliant.

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

      He's deserved points so much, what a gem!

      1. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah class act.

    2. tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      He's looking really good, very exciting player!

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

      Cracking player, welcome to Liverpool! 😉

      1. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Lol . Barcelona.

    4. Total Slotball
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      How long before the new Colombian winger is in the team?

      1. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Not yet.

  2. SpaceCoyote97
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Should I swap Jorginho for Rodrigo after this game if things don't change? Got a little bit of cash to spare.

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah I would.

    2. Clintymints
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Jorginho to anyone would be an improvement

      Zaha/Rodrigo/Martinelle all fine

    3. Hughes Your Daddy
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      To Zaha would be best

    4. GoonerSteve
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I already brought in Odegaard (for Rashford) last night, but original plan was Rodrigo before a rush of blood to the head.

      I've got another ft shall I just swap Odegaard for Rodrigo?

      Dont think I'll need two next week as I'll likely stay with Robertson and Trent, so minimal changes possible.

  3. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone know why Gross didn't take the pen? Is he not on them?

    1. Jock Grealish
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      He would've taken it if he was on them.

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        I thought he was first choice.

        1. Jock Grealish
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Missed his last one and McAllister scored their last one

          1. EmreCan Hustle
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            🙁

  4. Captain Vantastic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Cucurella should be off. Hardly involved

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

      Moved to LCB and Koulibaly off if anything. He's been tragic and booked, can't deal with Leeds on the deck.

    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Lol

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        James and Koly has been much worse

  5. FOO FIGHTER
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    What a shocker LOL

    Yup 3 up top here we go...

  6. JBG
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    If Rodrigo doesn't get injured by the end of the match, I will be doing Mount to Rodrigo.

    Mount (and Chelsea) have been fking awful.

    1. Shearer & Sutton
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      +1

    2. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Doing same

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

    I think Gallagher has done well, but I think he best position is as an attacking midfielder running into the box, he is playing centrally and is being told to sit back.

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Tough start for him today with the way Leeds press.

  8. Randaxus
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    I got James because people said he is essential haha

    1. Kane and Ablett
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      This weeks Darwin!

  9. Pep's Money Laundry
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    With all the money Chelsea have spent over the past few years, a good portion of their goals still come from their defenders.
    In case Tuchel didn't know this is not a suitable tactic

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      And he is holding two of them back. Which is even worse. Lotus Cheek has been so poor there.

  10. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Is 5 at the back dead?

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      It was never alive

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I am not saying anything...

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        LOL

    3. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      If City & Liverpool concede the discussions will be flying.

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

        Two and a half gameweeks guys ....
        I'd like to say knee-jerk FPL is over, but that would self-evidently be false.

        1. Make United Great Again
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Historically it’s never been great..

      2. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Rightly so

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

      5 at the back is and for the foreseeable future will always be the optimal formation in fpl, Cucurella of Bailey both 5M which one is a better option?

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

        or*

    5. Fish up a tree
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      5 ATB RIP

    6. Deanamo Jammy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      The FFS Pundits playing 5@TB are going strictly by the data - you won't find a 6.0-7.5 mid capable of posting 200 points. The logic is unassailable.

      But you have to be in it for the long haul. I found I didn't have the stomach for it and changed to 3@TB.

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

        Factually correct, but you don't have to be in it for the long haul - only until your wildcard, which is a shorter haul than has previously been the case.

        1. Deanamo Jammy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          In order to reap the attacking rewards of the TAA-types, which is what makes them the high points/pound players they are, you can't be moving on and off them - the attacking return fixtures can't be reliably predicted.

          Last season, you had to hold TAA thru blanks against CP, LC, Burnley, and Leeds for a return against West Ham, and then blanks against Brighton and Arsenal for a return against Man City. Who would have predicted this pattern? No one.

          You have to hang with them through thick and thin - you really have to know what you're getting into and be prepared for periods of frustration. That's not for me - I don't have the sort of patience required.

  11. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    3/5/2 or 3/4/3 on a WC??

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      343
      Forwards are back in fashion.

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      4-4-2 still solid in the budget we're working in.

  12. Arn De Gothia
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Chelsea doing a “ManU”?

    1. Jock Grealish
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      They're on 4 points

  13. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Leeds went under the radar at thr beginning of the season.

    Neto to Aaronson or WC to get Rodrigo in my side?

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

      Only with people who tune into the noise. Their defence should still be swerved though.

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Have had Arronson since the start.

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      You don't wildcard to get Rodrigo.

      He's an easy enough switch.

      The template is too tight...

      Not strong or wrong. That's it, it's stuck for now!!

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

        Would be easy enough for a Neto owner. 3rd mid after Salah and Martinelli for many.

  14. Khark
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    James at RCB is just no good. What is tuchel thinking.

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Thinking not

    2. Salan
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Someone here still argues James at RCB is terrific. Enjoy.

    3. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Still thinking about Conte

  15. FISSH
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    all the 5 at the back teams scrambling haha
    happens every season

    1. fantasyfog
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Except last season....

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Bigger sample size needed

        1. fantasyfog
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          A whole season?

  16. Deanamo Jammy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Leicester City just added an extra zero to Fofana's asking price.

  17. Captain Vantastic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Kouli best player on the pitch. Would love a goal in the second half from him

  18. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Wildcarded this week to stop the rot..

    In came Zaha, Rodrigo, Tony, Martinelli and Ramsdale.. Hellooo top 2m 😎

    1. fantasyfog
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Nice, well played

  19. fantasyfog
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    My dilemma is this, I want Toney, form and fixtures, I want Rodrigo 6.2 oop midfielder

    So the only way I can do it (thanks to baily drop) is either James to 4.5 and 4.5 striker to Toney

    Or for bothI can do Diaz and 4.5 striker to Toney and Rodrigo

    No brainer or hold for now

  20. Essan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Only consolation with James is that I got him in for Cash

    On the other hand, if I'd not had him I'd have probably played Andreas Periera

    I hate this game. When is this season over? Roll on 2023/24 .....

    😛 😉

  21. Asbestos City
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Am I crazy for looking at the Leeds fixtures and considering doing Kulu to Rodrigo?

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Keep Kulu

      1. fantasyfog
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Are you trolling? Looks a great transfer

    2. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Not Crazy

    3. Feloh
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I'm doing it.

  22. jonoelgrande
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    James + Bailey > Cucurella + Rodrigo?

  23. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    If you had to go one Leeds:

    A: Arronson
    B: Rodrigo

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

    3. Shearer & Sutton
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

  24. GoonerSteve
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    I already brought in Odegaard (for Rashford) last night, but original plan was Rodrigo before a rush of blood to the head.

    I've got another ft shall I just swap Odegaard for Rodrigo?

    Dont think I'll need two next week as I'll likely stay with Robertson and Trent, so minimal changes possible.

    1. Jock Grealish
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Are you serious

      1. GoonerSteve
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        No it's an elaborate joke.

    2. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I've done something similar in the past for Grealish(while he was at Villa). Go for it if you feel like it, though doing such a move will feel a bit odd for a while.

    3. Jock Grealish
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Ode has fulham, Rodrigo away to Brighton

      1. GoonerSteve
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah but Rodrigo is up front and will probably rise another. 2 if I wait.

      2. GoonerSteve
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Plus Rodrigo had Chelsea this week which is why he's not in my team already. Still scored.

  25. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    No Kante no CS

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Kovacic too

  26. The Mandalorian
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    7K managers already sold Cucurella

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      They at least got the price rise 🙂

    2. Captain Vantastic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Make that 7001

    3. Feloh
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I'm selling Reece James.

      1. Jock Grealish
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Such kneejerk dimwits

      2. fantasyfog
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Me too, not much good to me at centre back

      3. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Steady

    4. Gizzachance
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      How many brought him in this week? Most of them probably

  27. PogChamp
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Having a GW shocker for cards. Six yellows so far. I feel it's a cert that Sterling is gunna get a red.

  28. Total Slotball
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Tactical Tommy thinks he's the dogs boll*x with Reece James at cb. Gallagher dm and Mount false attacker. Tw*t

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Kante is missing a lot… Jorginho is no good

      1. Total Slotball
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        just play your players in their natural positions Tuchel u nerd

    2. Gizzachance
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Need to sign fofana

  29. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Price changes price me out of Neto to Rodrigo, so I’ll have to give at least one more chance to Neto so help me god.

    Neto owners are you upgrading to Rodrigo?

  30. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Mount and Bailey to Rodrigo and Martinelli 2fts ?

    1. Gizzachance
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah

    2. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Easy moves

    3. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

    4. Iwantmorepointsthanks
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yes!

    5. arsms
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      makes sense

    6. Kane and Ablett
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Do it tonight

    7. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yeeeees