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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
    10 months, 22 days ago

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

    1. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 22 days ago

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

      1. Ruinenlust
        • 8 Years
        10 months, 22 days ago

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

        1. ZeBestee
          • 11 Years
          10 months, 22 days ago

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

          1. Ruinenlust
            • 8 Years
            10 months, 22 days ago

            Chalobah would have tackled King when he cut inside Tosin

    2. Bigbars
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 22 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
      10 months, 22 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
        10 months, 22 days ago

        -someone with zero knowledge of the laws of football

    4. Headers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      10 months, 22 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
    10 months, 22 days ago

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

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      10 months, 22 days ago

      What’s ghandi

      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        10 months, 22 days ago

        Lovely typo

  3. ZeBestee
    • 11 Years
    10 months, 22 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 Arne Engels Fan
      • 1 Year
      10 months, 22 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
        10 months, 22 days ago

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

    2. Zalk
      • 14 Years
      10 months, 22 days ago

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

      1. #1 Arne Engels Fan
        • 1 Year
        10 months, 22 days ago

        None of his goals have been penalties?

        1. Zalk
          • 14 Years
          10 months, 22 days ago

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

  4. Ballito
    • 2 Years
    10 months, 22 days ago

    Rob Jones not fit to ref a Sunday League game!

  5. tangtastic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 months, 22 days ago

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

    1. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 22 days ago

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

      1. tangtastic
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 months, 22 days ago

        unequivically absolutely 1000000%

      2. Warblers
        • 10 Years
        10 months, 22 days ago

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

      3. Zenith UK
        • 9 Years
        10 months, 22 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
      10 months, 22 days ago

      Second this

  6. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 9 Years
    10 months, 22 days ago

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

  7. Ødegaarsson
    • 1 Year
    10 months, 22 days ago

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

    1. 420king
      • 12 Years
      10 months, 22 days ago

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

    2. Bihom
      • 1 Year
      10 months, 22 days ago

      His face

    3. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      10 months, 22 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
        10 months, 22 days ago

        Cheers guys. I was just wondering

    4. Cruyff's Eleven
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 22 days ago

      He was woeful to be fair

    5. Moon Dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 1 Year
      10 months, 22 days ago

      I prefer to buy players who don't score points

      1. Ødegaarsson
        • 1 Year
        10 months, 22 days ago

        😀

      2. Cruyff's Eleven
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        10 months, 22 days ago

        This aged well 🙂

    6. Ødegaarsson
      • 1 Year
      10 months, 22 days ago

      and he scored...

  8. Esraj
    • 10 Years
    10 months, 22 days ago

    João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus

  9. Moon Dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 1 Year
    10 months, 22 days ago

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

    1. JT11fc
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 22 days ago

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

      1. Moon Dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 1 Year
        10 months, 22 days ago

        Yeah, they probably should really.

    2. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 22 days ago

      That tackle when the shot was goal bound was amazing.

      1. Moon Dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 1 Year
        10 months, 22 days ago

        Incredible block

  10. Jolly Good
    • 11 Years
    10 months, 22 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
      • 12 Years
      10 months, 22 days ago

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

    2. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 22 days ago

      Wood hasnt even played mate.

      1. ZeBestee
        • 11 Years
        10 months, 22 days ago

        Neither has Barnes/Sarr. Chill out.

    3. The Big Fella
      • 9 Years
      10 months, 21 days ago

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

  11. JT11fc
    • 7 Years
    10 months, 22 days ago

    Caicedo with the 12 defcons already

  12. Rwilliams90
    • 14 Years
    10 months, 22 days ago

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

    1. Sgt. Schultz
      • 9 Years
      10 months, 22 days ago

      I can help you with that 😀

  13. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    10 months, 22 days ago

    No corruption at all. Nothing to see here

    Let’s continue with the 2nd half.

    #bestleagueintheworld
    #footballisback

    1. Warblers
      • 10 Years
      10 months, 22 days ago

      Corruption or gross incompetence, take your pick.

    2. tangtastic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 22 days ago

      OMG

  14. Warblers
    • 10 Years
    10 months, 22 days ago

    The level of officiating in English football is a disgrace.

    1. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 22 days ago

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

  15. #1 Arne Engels Fan
    • 1 Year
    10 months, 22 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
      10 months, 22 days ago

      Hes a winger doing a job when needed

  16. ☈☾
    • 8 Years
    10 months, 22 days ago

    Dorgu benched

    1. #1 Arne Engels Fan
      • 1 Year
      10 months, 22 days ago

      Rightly so. Horrendous footballer.

    2. Moon Dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 1 Year
      10 months, 22 days ago

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

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      10 months, 22 days ago

      They need someone who can actually defend

  17. More Tragic
    • 10 Years
    10 months, 22 days ago

    Dorgu benched

  18. Mr. O'Connell
    • 14 Years
    10 months, 22 days ago

    Pedro Mega haul

  19. JT11fc
    • 7 Years
    10 months, 22 days ago

    Caicedo up to 17 defcons now, insane

  20. #1 Arne Engels Fan
    • 1 Year
    10 months, 22 days ago

    Surely that's a pen?

  21. Mr. O'Connell
    • 14 Years
    10 months, 22 days ago

    VAR (c) João Pedro

  22. Thanos
    • 4 Years
    10 months, 22 days ago

    Pen incoming for Pedro

    1. #1 Arne Engels Fan
      • 1 Year
      10 months, 22 days ago

      Enzo

  23. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    10 months, 22 days ago

    J pedro handball

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 14 Years
      10 months, 22 days ago

      Doesn't matter tho

    2. Snoop Udogie Dogg
      • 5 Years
      10 months, 22 days ago

      phew

    3. Moon Dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 1 Year
      10 months, 22 days ago

      Yeah but he plays for Chelsea

    4. wowo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      10 months, 22 days ago

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

  24. ZeBestee
    • 11 Years
    10 months, 22 days ago

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

  25. More Tragic
    • 10 Years
    10 months, 22 days ago

    Solanke not in squad

  26. Marvin.
    • 9 Years
    10 months, 22 days ago

    This isn't football.

  27. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    10 months, 22 days ago

    No penalty

  28. putana
    • 8 Years
    10 months, 22 days ago

    this is ridiculous

  29. DL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    10 months, 22 days ago

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

  30. lespaul
    • 16 Years
    10 months, 22 days ago

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