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Chelsea v Fulham team news: Both sides unchanged

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Chelsea v Fulham gets Gameweek 3 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) underway.

The team news couldn’t be simpler: both sides are unchanged from their last Premier League matches.

The Blues are, of course, without the injured Cole Palmer for this clash.

Reece James is only among the substitutes again, as Malo Gusto keeps his place at right-back.

Moises Caicedo is fit to start, despite only having his first training session of the week on Friday.

As for the Cottagers, Rodrigo Muniz retains his place up top despite a midweek goal for positional rival Raul Jimenez.

And budget FPL midfielder Josh King starts for the third league game in a row.

Harry Wilson is on the bench after shrugging off a midweek foot injury, while Antonee Robinson is also a substitute as he slowly builds up match fitness following his summer knee surgery.

LINE-UPS

Chelsea XI: Sanchez, Gusto, Tosin, Chalobah, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Estevao, Joao Pedro, Neto, Delap.

Subs: Jorgensen, Acheampong, James, Fofana, Hato, Essugo, Santos, George, Gittens.

Fulham XI: Leno, Tete, Anderson, Bassey, Castagne, Lukic, Berge, Sessegnon, King, Iwobi, Muniz.

Subs: Lecomte, Cuenca, Robinson, Reed, Cairney, Adama, Wilson, Smith Rowe, Jimenez.

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  1. Ruinenlust
    1 year, 1 month ago

    You’re not allowed to stamp on people’s feet when challenging for the ball. Hope that helps

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    1. ZeBestee
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Yeah although he was not anywhere near the ball, hence its a bit harsh on Fulham

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      1. Ruinenlust
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Chalobah would have caught up to King had he not been fouled by Muniz

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        1. ZeBestee
          1 year, 1 month ago

          Tosin wasn't able , I doubt Chalobah who was far away could

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          1. Ruinenlust
            1 year, 1 month ago

            Chalobah would have tackled King when he cut inside Tosin

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    2. Bigbars
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Funny how many people, including the commentators, fail to realise, it is an offence to stand on a players foot, accidental or not. that pivot move invariable ends up with some form of contact on the challenging player, due to the movement.

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    3. Zenith UK
      1 year, 1 month ago

      You're not allowed to be late in the tackle (Chalobah)
      You're not allowed to go through the back of someone (Chalobah)
      Muniz wasn't challenging for the ball he was in possession of the ball and standing his ground

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      1. Ruinenlust
        1 year, 1 month ago

        -someone with zero knowledge of the laws of football

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    4. Headers
      1 year, 1 month ago

      It wasn’t a challenge it was a piece of skill where he controlled the ball, it’s not his fault a Chelsea foot found it ya there you plum

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  2. Atimis
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Ofc Ghandi works only if I (c) in early game…

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      1 year, 1 month ago

      What’s ghandi

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      1. Atimis
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Lovely typo

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  3. ZeBestee
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Chelsea are lucky to be in front, but Pedro showing he can do it all. Chelsea have got a top player in him.

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    1. #1 Arne Engels Fan
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Hilarious duality on this forum. Just 2 pages back there was a guy calling him bang average.

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      1. tangtastic
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        1 year, 1 month ago

        its almost as if more than one opinion can exist on a forum. its crazy!

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    2. Zalk
      1 year, 1 month ago

      He's almost Salah-eque this season in getting points from nothing...

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      1. #1 Arne Engels Fan
        1 year, 1 month ago

        None of his goals have been penalties?

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        1. Zalk
          1 year, 1 month ago

          A penalty is not a goal from nothing, it's fairly high xG

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  4. Ballito
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Rob Jones not fit to ref a Sunday League game!

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  5. tangtastic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    1 year, 1 month ago

    As a cucarella owner, I can confirm that goal should definitely have been disallowed. excellent refereeing.

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    1. ZeBestee
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Yeah your fpl points matter more than the game's fairness.

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      1. tangtastic
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        1 year, 1 month ago

        unequivically absolutely 1000000%

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      2. Warblers
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Integrity left the game as soon as it became secondary to the betting interests.

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      3. Zenith UK
        1 year, 1 month ago

        The fact OP caveated with the fact he's a Cucurella owner shows it was a tongue in cheek/sarcastic remark

        What on earth is the world coming too? Blimey

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    2. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Second this

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  6. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Just declare football as a non contact sport and train the players accordingly.

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  7. Ødegaarsson
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Nobody likes Enzo... why? I want him in my squad but the comments are always negative.

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    1. 420king
      1 year, 1 month ago

      There is no room for Enzo where you have Sanchez/Cucu/Tosin, Palmer & Pedro

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    2. Bihom
      1 year, 1 month ago

      His face

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    3. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 1 month ago

      You don't really know when he'll score points, so you can't pick and choose when to bring him into the XI.
      Also not gonna score a lot of points to be a permanent part of the XI

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      1. Ødegaarsson
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Cheers guys. I was just wondering

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    4. Cruyff's Eleven
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 1 month ago

      He was woeful to be fair

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    5. Moon Dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I prefer to buy players who don't score points

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      1. Ødegaarsson
        1 year, 1 month ago

        😀

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      2. Cruyff's Eleven
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        1 year, 1 month ago

        This aged well 🙂

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    6. Ødegaarsson
      1 year, 1 month ago

      and he scored...

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  8. Esraj
    1 year, 1 month ago

    João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus

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  9. Moon Dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Caicedo already got 12 DefCons! I'm glad there's a limit of 2pts 😆

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    1. JT11fc
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Haha surely they should get another 2 points at 24 defcons haha

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      1. Moon Dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Yeah, they probably should really.

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    2. ZeBestee
      1 year, 1 month ago

      That tackle when the shot was goal bound was amazing.

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      1. Moon Dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Incredible block

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  10. Jolly Good
    1 year, 1 month ago

    I’ve got every 50/50 decision wrong

    Chose Wood over JP &

    Barnes over Sarr

    I bet Sarrs gonna brace today too

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    1. 420king
      1 year, 1 month ago

      How is your Barnes vs Sarr a wrong decision when neither has played? Don't jinx it man!

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    2. ZeBestee
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Wood hasnt even played mate.

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      1. ZeBestee
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Neither has Barnes/Sarr. Chill out.

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    3. The Big Fella
      1 year, 1 month ago

      How do you know Wood was a bad decision? He has not play this week yet.

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  11. JT11fc
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Caicedo with the 12 defcons already

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  12. Rwilliams90
    1 year, 1 month ago

    João Pedro carrying my team. Hate to think what my rank would be without him.

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    1. Sgt. Schultz
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I can help you with that 😀

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  13. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    1 year, 1 month ago

    No corruption at all. Nothing to see here

    Let’s continue with the 2nd half.

    #bestleagueintheworld
    #footballisback

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    1. Warblers
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Corruption or gross incompetence, take your pick.

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    2. tangtastic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 1 month ago

      OMG

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  14. Warblers
    1 year, 1 month ago

    The level of officiating in English football is a disgrace.

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    1. ZeBestee
      1 year, 1 month ago

      For me I think its not even bias at this point, its simply incompetence. Too many wrong calls every gameweek.

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  15. #1 Arne Engels Fan
    1 year, 1 month ago

    What's this George guy up front for Chelsea's appeal?

    Every time I've watched him it's like they're giving a make-a-wish kid a run out for the day.

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    1. JT11fc
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Hes a winger doing a job when needed

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  16. ☈☾
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Dorgu benched

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    1. #1 Arne Engels Fan
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Rightly so. Horrendous footballer.

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    2. Moon Dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Yeah, thought he might. He withdrawn at half time midweek. I think Amorim was mad.

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    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      1 year, 1 month ago

      They need someone who can actually defend

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  17. More Tragic
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Dorgu benched

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    1. diesel001
      1 year, 1 month ago

      As I thought may happen:

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2025/08/29/fpl-gameweek-3-scout-picks-forest-triple-up?hc_page=11&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_27296032

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  18. Mr. O'Connell
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Pedro Mega haul

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  19. JT11fc
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Caicedo up to 17 defcons now, insane

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  20. #1 Arne Engels Fan
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Surely that's a pen?

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  21. Mr. O'Connell
    1 year, 1 month ago

    VAR (c) João Pedro

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  22. Thanos
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Pen incoming for Pedro

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    1. #1 Arne Engels Fan
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Enzo

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  23. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    1 year, 1 month ago

    J pedro handball

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    1. Mr. O'Connell
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Doesn't matter tho

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    2. a wat di rass
      1 year, 1 month ago

      phew

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    3. Moon Dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Yeah but he plays for Chelsea

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    4. wowo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Replay showed this I the VaR review twice, but referrer turned a blind eye on. Funny

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  24. ZeBestee
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Dorgu played very bad in that first half against Grimsby. He deserved to be benched.

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  25. More Tragic
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Solanke not in squad

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  26. Marvin.
    1 year, 1 month ago

    This isn't football.

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  27. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    1 year, 1 month ago

    No penalty

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  28. putana
    1 year, 1 month ago

    this is ridiculous

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  29. DL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    1 year, 1 month ago

    VAR now checking whether the game started at exactly 12:30:00pm. If not, all subsequent actions are deemed invalid.

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  30. lespaul
    1 year, 1 month ago

    If you've been looking at a handball for 5 mins it's not clear and obvious is it?!!

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