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1 April 2023 554 comments
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We’re six games down and we’re still awaiting our first clean sheet of Gameweek 29.

There’ll be a lot of Fantasy managers hoping for a shut-out in the final match of the day, with Ben Chilwell and Kepa Arrizabalaga widely owned.

Ollie Watkins is a fairly popular pick himself, of course, so there’ll be plenty of us with divided loyalties in the clash at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea v Aston Villa is the evening kick-off, which gets underway at 17:30 BST.

Graham Potter makes three changes to the side that he sent out in Gameweek 28 as Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Mykhailo Mudryk and Marc Cucurella are recalled to the line-up.

Wesley Fofana misses out through injury while Christian Pulisic and Benoit Badisashile are benched.

Kai Havertz and Reece James pulled out of their national team squads with illness and injury respectively but are fit to start.

Potter confirmed ahead of kick-off that James is playing as a centre-half in a back three, with Loftus-Cheek deployed as a wing-back.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery make two changes to the side that beat Bournemouth 3-0 two weeks ago.

Ashley Young is in for the injured Matty Cash, while Boubacar Kamara returns from his own lay-off to oust the benched Leon Bailey.

GAMEWEEK 29 LINE-UPS

Chelsea XI: Kepa, James, Koulibaly, Cucurella, Chilwell, Enzo, Kovacic, Loftus-Cheek, Mudryk, Joao Felix, Havertz

Subs: Bettinelli, Badiashile, Kante, Pulisic, Chalobah, Mount, Gallagher, Chukwuemeka, Madueke

Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Young, Mings, Konsa, Moreno, McGinn, Luiz, Kamara, Buendia, Ramsey, Watkins

Subs: Sinisalo, Wright, Carlos, Traore, Chambers, Palacio, Digne, Bailey, Dendoncker

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  1. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Chilwell!

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      15 pter is needed

  2. GENERATION X
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Joao and Ben in this so its a case of Netfelix and Chill

  3. Shark Team
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    BBers are you happy so far?

    1. Supersonic_
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Slightly meh

      Had Steele, Saka, Kane and White

      Was buzzing when the mega White Haul was on.

      If Harry gets something ill be happy enough

      1. Shark Team
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        You should be happy, only Saka blanked and that was so unpredictable

    2. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No

    3. Shultan
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No

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

      Fortunately decided against it due to concerns over Haaland getting playing time.

      Glad I didn't now.

      1. Shark Team
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Wish I knew Saka would be benched before deadline, I benched Botman for him

      2. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Hi Nomar I also postponed it as Haaaland owner. I might do it in GW 34,36 or 37. When do you plan it ?

    5. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No. I have Zinchenko and Saka on my bench :/

      The week to BB was GW27.

      1. Shark Team
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        True, I decided WC33 BB34 so I hope it pays off then

      2. FPL Brains
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Unlucky so far tbh. With my rivals BB'ing I was extremely nervous of a red arrow.

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

          are you Ben Crellin in disguise?

      3. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Depends on your bench.

    6. kringe
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Hoping for at least 14.
      Currently 13 with 4 to play, so far so good

    7. Hairy Potter
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Reasonably happy. Steele, White, Ode and Saka on my bench.

      1. Shark Team
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Nice one

    8. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No, BB27 was the better week to BB in hindsight - Arsenal conceding was annoying.

  4. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    If Chilwell could somehow assist Watkin then that would be aces.

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

      Chilwell concedes pen, Watkins scores it...like that?

      1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        No, thank you.

  5. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    1-1 with Chilwell OG, Loftus-Cheek G and Kepa RC would be sweet

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      And Watkins putting a pen over the bar

      1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Do you have something against me personally?

  6. Supersonic_
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Watkins masterclass would be appreciated here

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

      Meh Points for everyone

      1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Not down at my level!

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Let him save it for Leicester!

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

    Come on Chilwell you owe us

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He’ll deliver

  8. TomSaints
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Not sure how I played Kepa over Raya =[

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I mean Brentford conceded over 30 shots...

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

        yeah and go to Old Trafford

        ... but save points and all that

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

      Really? Made sense if you ask me

    3. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Good decision unless you predicted 10 saves.

  9. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Imagine if Raya had saved the Mac penalty at the end lol
    12th save +1
    Pen save +5
    Extra bonus +1

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

      but Mac Allister never looked in doubt

      Brilliant pen

      The quality has gone up

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I was happy once he hit the target, save and rebound would have been too perfect!

    3. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      And had MacAllister scored from rebound, even better!

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

    Gods sake Ollie

  11. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Why is Martinez passing to Kamara there lol

  12. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Cue, Shitkins posts

    1. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He is as soon as I buy him

  13. Tic Tacs
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Absolutely tanked already with yet another marginal 50/50 killing me... last week captained Toney over Saka, this week bench Toney and play Saka resulting in a 30 point swing (so far)... just so annoyed with my season and terrible decision making being massively punished every time!

    1. The Orienteer - find me in …
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Don't beat yourself up - so much luck involved in selections. On another day ....

      1. Tic Tacs
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah I just knew Toney would punish me, should've started him over Saka when the benching news leaked... it's so annoying.

  14. Gazzpfc
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    All season to wait for bench boost

    Saka 1
    Martinelli 5
    Zinchenko 2

    I should have gone with my instinct and done a -12 for Macalister Shaw and Bruno

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No gk is even worse.

    2. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      That is basically like any sgw BB, so pretty risky.

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

    2-2 with a brace each from Chillwell and Mings please

  16. romperstomper
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Bb with 17 so far. Could I see 30 from this lot?

    Steele, Jensen, mitoma, estupian

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

      Total is all that counts

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

        Some benched the Arsenal boys others dwg players

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

      Possible

    3. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Mitoma on the bench doesn't seem realistic when many have captained him

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

        Exactly

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

    How does Felix not play Muddy there

  18. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Kepa CS needed!

    1. Thanos
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Timing mate! 🙂

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

        it's that kind of week

    2. Monklane
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      ......um

    3. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      That aged well

    4. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Aww damn

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

    So close

    McGinn off the bar

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

    Watkins G

  21. _Ninja_
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Love you olle

  22. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Thomas Muller goal 2-0

  23. TomSaints
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Well that’s this game gone.

    What a great week

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

    Villa GOAL

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

    Goal

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

      Kepa cS dusted

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

      Watkins obliges with a chip from the Chelsea lapse

  26. Thanos
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Watkinssss

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

    Cockurella strikes again

  28. Tcheco
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    YESSSSSS

  29. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Content creators broke Chilwell last week then

  30. RICICLE
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Of course it’s Watkins ffs