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Chelsea v Everton team news: James starts, Cucurella benched

The evening fixture at Stamford Bridge rounds off the day’s Premier League football.

Both Chelsea and Everton come into this match buoyed by positive results in the last two Gameweeks but the Toffees haven’t won away from home since October 1.

The hosts make three changes to the side that beat Leicester City last time out.

Benoit Badiashile comes in for Marc Cucurella at centre-half, Reece James returns at right wing-back at the expense of Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Christian Pulisic takes Mykhailo Mudryk‘s place in attack.

Ben Chilwell, the most-bought player of Gameweek 28 with nearly a million transfers in, starts at left wing-back.

Kai Havertz, himself transferred in by almost 350,000 managers ahead of Friday’s deadline, is again part of the three-man frontline.

Everton, unsurprisingly, are unchanged from the win over Brentford.

GAMEWEEK 28 LINE-UPS

Chelsea XI: Kepa, James, Fofana, Koulibaly, Badiashile, Chilwell, Kovacic, Enzo, Joao Felix, Pulisic, Havertz.

Subs: Bettinelli, Kante, Loftus-Cheek, Chalobah, Mudryk, Gallagher, Chukwuemeka, Madueke, Cucurella.

Everton XI: Pickford, Coleman, Keane, Tarkowski, Godfrey, Onana, Doucoure, Gueye, Iwobi, Gray, McNeil.

Subs: Begovic, Holgate, Mina, Mykolenko, Maupay, Davies, Coady, Garner, Simms.

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Haaland Foden


678 Comments Post a Comment
  1. asr
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Havertz(c) you beauty!!

  2. djman102
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Meanwhile another Hattie for Haaland

  3. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    James Waheey

  4. Our Tiny Windows
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Ooh James assist thank you very much

  5. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Chilly still on for 1 BAP for now.

    1. TheBiffas
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Hahaha excellent

    2. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Correction: nope, that was before the goal.

    3. TheBiffas
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Oh

    4. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Not anymore

  6. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    James YC

  7. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    I was going to go for Chilwell + Watkins or James + Havertz ... Can guess which one I went!

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      The fun one?

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Serves you right for being a sheep

      1. Sun Jihai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Defo!

    3. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      I have all 4.

  8. Sandy Ravage
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Haaland HT

  9. jacob1989
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    even if Havertz had missed, I didnt mind as an owner. Bcoz it would be retaken till he scores

    1. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      What bollox

      1. TheBiffas
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        You don't have to reply to every chelsea-related comment mate

        1. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 2 months ago

          Eh ? Take a deeper look and see how many I haven't replied too

          1. Mr. O'Connell
            • 11 Years
            1 year, 2 months ago

            That's your Saturday night sorted then 😉

            1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
              • 3 Years
              1 year, 2 months ago

              Top notch

  10. EffPeeEll
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    James, oh how he trolls in his mysterious devilish ways

  11. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Getting to that point where a hattie is the norm and just a single goal is a rarity for the robot.

  12. jimbe4mXL
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    For the double GW bonanza, im planning to ditch Kane for a DGW player, who tho? Watkins, Isaak, a Chelsea lad? Other 2 are Haaland and Toney.

  13. KeepCalm
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    What in the world is James booked for?

    1. x.jim.x
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      “Melee”

    2. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Ref followed the content creators and got Chilwell in

  14. Saka Rice
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    And another underwhelming gameweek

  15. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Go for Fofana over Mings, they said...

    1. TheBiffas
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Make your own decisions

      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Thanks, Cap!

      2. Freshy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        sheep need their moment

        1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 2 months ago

          As do donkeys.

    2. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Who said ?

      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        They did.

    3. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Only sheep follow them. And perhaps some other animals(?)

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

        Cougars?

      2. Freshy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        lemmings

    4. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Go for Red Panda over Kung-Fu Panda they said.

      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Both good value, to be fair.

      2. Freshy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        https://www.pandaexpress.com/
        all day

  16. TheBiffas
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Burnley getting mauled, and they're back in the prem next year

    1. noissimbus
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      No shame in getting mauled by City at their stadium. But just shows the gulf.

  17. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Haaland has to come back in next week lol

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

      He went out?!

    2. jacob1989
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      sell Toney? Kane & HAvertz my other 2

      1. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Why do you want to sell Toney?

        1. x.jim.x
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 2 months ago

          Didn’t score today

        2. Sun Jihai
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 2 months ago

          Does have the YC risk

          1. Ze_Austin
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 2 months ago

            He had that before buying him too

        3. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 2 months ago

          He is not certain to play 180 mins

          1. Ze_Austin
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 2 months ago

            Neither is Haaland

            1. Ze_Austin
              • 5 Years
              1 year, 2 months ago

              ...or Kane

        4. jacob1989
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 2 months ago

          its between Toney Havertz & Kane.. Toney 9 yellows & away games to Brighton & ManU

          1. Ze_Austin
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 2 months ago

            Check his returns in tough games, home and away

    3. BeaversWithAttitude
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Agreed. Ollie Whatfor.

  18. Wizard of Ozil
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Bloody Everton getting a goal. 43 points to 31 because of that. they're the most boring side in the premier league.

    1. jacob1989
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      no Wolves & Crystal Palace are more boring. And Bmouth perhaps too

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      1.17xG for Everton suggesting more than deserved their goal

    3. Prinzhorn
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Don’t blame Everton. Blame Badiashile and Koulibaly. Trolls.

  19. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Rather unfortunate Toney didn't get his 10th YC today...

    1. gart888
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Yeah. I'd have been happy to do Haaland to him in that case.

      Now I'll have to risk Toney over Haaland and bring in someone like Bruno, Shaw, or Mac Allister.

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Haaland in 30 for free or a hit is a must

  20. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    5-0 City - Palmer goal

    1. BeaversWithAttitude
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Nice for the youngster.

  21. Baps hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Is it mentally easier for some to ask advice and then blame the ones who gave it (than making own decisions)?

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

      Following the crowd and blaming someone else if things don't go to plan. That's true sheep behaviour.

    2. djman102
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      It's why I always answer questions with "this is what I'd do." Not actually telling them what to do.

    3. BeaversWithAttitude
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Maybe? I never ask for advice on here, I'm too opinionated. However, sometimes it shows. Haha.

  22. DycheDycheBaby
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    I've already accepted the my bench boost will get me less than 8 points next gameweek. Just can't get anything to go my way!

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      8s alright tbf. Got me -1 a few seasons back.

      1. jacob1989
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        i got 4 pts this season! absolute wasted it

  23. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Villa not getting a clear pen while Chelsea get it just for Havertz to score is the reason we should quit FPL

  24. Prinzhorn
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    So close no matter how far.

    Near-assist
    Near-cs

    Turning into dust.
    Badiashile and Koulibaly both two towers defending like that on a corner. Horrible approach by CHE defense there.

  25. noissimbus
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Fofana dirty sheet locked.

  26. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Sims goal 2 2

  27. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Sims G

    1. noissimbus
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Lol.. just gets worse

  28. Mr. O'Connell
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Knew Simms was class

  29. jacob1989
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    lol. time to fire Potter

  30. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    A man with the number 50 on the back scores. Chelsea, what trolls you lot are.