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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
    • 8 Years
    7 months, 9 days ago

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

    1. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 9 days ago

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

      1. Ruinenlust
        • 8 Years
        7 months, 9 days ago

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

        1. ZeBestee
          • 11 Years
          7 months, 9 days ago

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

          1. Ruinenlust
            • 8 Years
            7 months, 9 days ago

            Chalobah would have tackled King when he cut inside Tosin

    2. Bigbars
      • 15 Years
      7 months, 9 days 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.

    3. Zenith UK
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 9 days 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

      1. Ruinenlust
        • 8 Years
        7 months, 9 days ago

        -someone with zero knowledge of the laws of football

    4. Headers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      7 months, 9 days 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

  2. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    7 months, 9 days ago

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

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      7 months, 9 days ago

      What’s ghandi

      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        7 months, 9 days ago

        Lovely typo

  3. ZeBestee
    • 11 Years
    7 months, 9 days ago

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

    1. #1 Salah Hater
      • 1 Year
      7 months, 9 days ago

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

      1. tangtastic
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 months, 9 days ago

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

    2. Zalk
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 9 days ago

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

      1. #1 Salah Hater
        • 1 Year
        7 months, 9 days ago

        None of his goals have been penalties?

        1. Zalk
          • 14 Years
          7 months, 9 days ago

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

  4. Ballito
    • 2 Years
    7 months, 9 days ago

    Rob Jones not fit to ref a Sunday League game!

  5. tangtastic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 months, 9 days ago

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

    1. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 9 days ago

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

      1. tangtastic
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 months, 9 days ago

        unequivically absolutely 1000000%

      2. Warblers
        • 10 Years
        7 months, 9 days ago

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

      3. Zenith UK
        • 9 Years
        7 months, 9 days 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

    2. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 9 days ago

      Second this

  6. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 9 Years
    7 months, 9 days ago

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

  7. Ødegaarsson
    • 1 Year
    7 months, 9 days ago

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

    1. 420king
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 9 days ago

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

    2. Bihom
      • 1 Year
      7 months, 9 days ago

      His face

    3. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 9 days 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

      1. Ødegaarsson
        • 1 Year
        7 months, 9 days ago

        Cheers guys. I was just wondering

    4. Cruyff's Eleven
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 months, 9 days ago

      He was woeful to be fair

    5. Moon Dog
        7 months, 9 days ago

        I prefer to buy players who don't score points

        1. Ødegaarsson
          • 1 Year
          7 months, 9 days ago

          😀

        2. Cruyff's Eleven
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 months, 9 days ago

          This aged well 🙂

      • Ødegaarsson
        • 1 Year
        7 months, 9 days ago

        and he scored...

    6. Esraj
      • 10 Years
      7 months, 9 days ago

      João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus

    7. Moon Dog
        7 months, 9 days ago

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

        1. JT11fc
          • 7 Years
          7 months, 9 days ago

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

          1. Moon Dog
              7 months, 9 days ago

              Yeah, they probably should really.

          2. ZeBestee
            • 11 Years
            7 months, 9 days ago

            That tackle when the shot was goal bound was amazing.

            1. Moon Dog
                7 months, 9 days ago

                Incredible block

          3. Jolly Good
            • 10 Years
            7 months, 9 days ago

            I’ve got every 50/50 decision wrong

            Chose Wood over JP &

            Barnes over Sarr

            I bet Sarrs gonna brace today too

            1. 420king
              • 11 Years
              7 months, 9 days ago

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

            2. ZeBestee
              • 11 Years
              7 months, 9 days ago

              Wood hasnt even played mate.

              1. ZeBestee
                • 11 Years
                7 months, 9 days ago

                Neither has Barnes/Sarr. Chill out.

            3. The Big Fella
              • 9 Years
              7 months, 9 days ago

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

          4. JT11fc
            • 7 Years
            7 months, 9 days ago

            Caicedo with the 12 defcons already

          5. Rwilliams90
            • 14 Years
            7 months, 9 days ago

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

            1. Sgt. Schultz
              • 9 Years
              7 months, 9 days ago

              I can help you with that 😀

          6. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
            • 15 Years
            7 months, 9 days ago

            No corruption at all. Nothing to see here

            Let’s continue with the 2nd half.

            #bestleagueintheworld
            #footballisback

            1. Warblers
              • 10 Years
              7 months, 9 days ago

              Corruption or gross incompetence, take your pick.

            2. tangtastic
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              7 months, 9 days ago

              OMG

          7. Warblers
            • 10 Years
            7 months, 9 days ago

            The level of officiating in English football is a disgrace.

            1. ZeBestee
              • 11 Years
              7 months, 9 days ago

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

          8. #1 Salah Hater
            • 1 Year
            7 months, 9 days 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.

            1. JT11fc
              • 7 Years
              7 months, 9 days ago

              Hes a winger doing a job when needed

          9. ☈☾
            • 8 Years
            7 months, 9 days ago

            Dorgu benched

            1. #1 Salah Hater
              • 1 Year
              7 months, 9 days ago

              Rightly so. Horrendous footballer.

            2. Moon Dog
                7 months, 9 days ago

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

              • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
                • 15 Years
                7 months, 9 days ago

                They need someone who can actually defend

            3. More Tragic
              • 10 Years
              7 months, 9 days ago

              Dorgu benched

            4. Mr. O'Connell
              • 13 Years
              7 months, 9 days ago

              Pedro Mega haul

            5. JT11fc
              • 7 Years
              7 months, 9 days ago

              Caicedo up to 17 defcons now, insane

            6. #1 Salah Hater
              • 1 Year
              7 months, 9 days ago

              Surely that's a pen?

            7. Mr. O'Connell
              • 13 Years
              7 months, 9 days ago

              VAR (c) João Pedro

            8. Thanos
              • 4 Years
              7 months, 9 days ago

              Pen incoming for Pedro

              1. #1 Salah Hater
                • 1 Year
                7 months, 9 days ago

                Enzo

            9. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
              • 15 Years
              7 months, 9 days ago

              J pedro handball

              1. Mr. O'Connell
                • 13 Years
                7 months, 9 days ago

                Doesn't matter tho

              2. Snoop Udogie Dogg
                • 5 Years
                7 months, 9 days ago

                phew

              3. Moon Dog
                  7 months, 9 days ago

                  Yeah but he plays for Chelsea

                • wowo
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 5 Years
                  7 months, 9 days ago

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

              4. ZeBestee
                • 11 Years
                7 months, 9 days ago

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

              5. More Tragic
                • 10 Years
                7 months, 9 days ago

                Solanke not in squad

              6. Marvin.
                • 9 Years
                7 months, 9 days ago

                This isn't football.

              7. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
                • 15 Years
                7 months, 9 days ago

                No penalty

              8. putana
                • 7 Years
                7 months, 9 days ago

                this is ridiculous

              9. DL
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 6 Years
                7 months, 9 days ago

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

              10. lespaul
                • 16 Years
                7 months, 9 days ago

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