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In what is becoming quite a common occurrence these days, we’ve got a 20:00 GMT kick-off to round off Saturday’s Premier League action.

Chelsea welcome managerless Wolverhampton Wanderers to Stamford Bridge – although the visitors may not be leaderless for much longer as they close in on appointing Rob Edwards as head coach.

The Blues can leap from eighth to second with victory this evening. Wolves, eight points adrift of safety, will remain 20th regardless of the result.

TEAM NEWS

If we’re comparing the Chelsea line-up to midweek, there are eight changes for the hosts.

But as a better gauge, this is more or less the same side that Enzo Maresca sent out at Tottenham Hotspur last weekend – with one exception.

Reece James drops to the bench after two 90-minute run-outs in the last week, so in comes Liam Delap.

Delap starts his first match since August, having been out through injury and suspension since then.

A recall for the former Ipswich Town striker will presumably see Joao Pedro drop into the ’10’ role, with Enzo Fernandez moving further back into midfield, where James was operating in Gameweek 10.

Estevao is again only among the substitutes, as are the budget-friendly Josh Acheampong and Marc Guiu.

As for the visitors, interim boss James Collins puts his own stamp on the team by making four alterations.

Joao Gomes, Andre, Hwang Hee-Chan and Jackson Tchatchoua come into the side, with Marshall Munetsi, Jhon Arias and Ki-Jana Hoever dropping to the bench.

Emmanuel Agbadou is suspended.

LINE-UPS

Chelsea XI: Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Pedro Neto, Joao Pedro, Garnacho, Delap.

Subs: Jorgensen, Tosin, Hato, Acheampong, James, Andrey Santos, Gittens, Estevao, Guiu.

Wolverhampton Wanderers XI: Johnstone, Tchatchoua, S Bueno, Krejci, Toti, H Bueno, Andre, Gomes, Bellegarde, Hwang, Strand Larsen

Subs: Sa, Munetsi, Arias, Wolfe, Arokodare, Mosquera, Chirewa, Hoever, Mane.


LIVE GAMEWEEK PAGE!

New to Fantasy Football Scout is the Live Gameweek page, which you can see on the side menu.

Here you can follow the scores, watch the defensive contribution (DC) points roll in, see who the leading players are for xG and more as the games play out, as seen below:

King James Delap
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  1. keefy59
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    11 months, 5 days ago

    Believe it or not
    Pedro is now in the current Team Of The Season
    I've got 8 of them

    1. RICICLE
      • 4 Years
      11 months, 5 days ago

      “Gotta catch em all”

    2. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      11 months, 5 days ago

      What's the reward for believing?

      1. keefy59
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        11 months, 5 days ago

        He gets a lot of stick & rightly so
        But the numbers don't lie

        1. have you seen cyan
          • 7 Years
          11 months, 5 days ago

          One of the best of a bad bunch of players. Just shows how bad of a season it has been FPL wise.

        2. WVA
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          11 months, 5 days ago

          But they actually do lie a lot

        3. chocolove
          • 15 Years
          11 months, 5 days ago

          They just don't hv enough FT to move him out

    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 10 Years
      11 months, 5 days ago

      Unbelievable

    4. Three Pints of Schlager
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      11 months, 5 days ago

      Amazing..

  2. Three Pints of Schlager
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    11 months, 5 days ago

    Looks like a Caicedo blanky.

  3. FPL Sanky
    • 3 Years
    11 months, 5 days ago

    Come on Caicedo....3 defcons needed in 3 minutes

    1. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      11 months, 5 days ago

      Lmao

  4. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 months, 5 days ago

    Unlucky Enzo owners. A masterclass but no FPL returns.

    1. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      11 months, 5 days ago

      Season keeper

  5. Three Pints of Schlager
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    11 months, 5 days ago

    Shearer has such a boring voice

  6. Flynny
    • 11 Years
    11 months, 5 days ago

    Enzo the best player on the pitch but not convinced as an fpl option. Early days but 2fts 0 cash.

    Thoughts on gyorkeres and Enzo to guiu and saka? Thanks

    Can't afford the move with stach....

    Raya
    Gabriel senesi Richards rodon (burn)
    Bruno semenyo enzo sarr (stach)
    Haaland gyorkeres mateta

    1. Three Pints of Schlager
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      11 months, 5 days ago

      I would wait until Palmer is back on for twice 30 minutes.

      1. Flynny
        • 11 Years
        11 months, 5 days ago

        Not sure if get you

  7. Under my Cucurella
    • 11 Years
    11 months, 5 days ago

    Those 2 goals in the last 2 shouldn't make me want to keep Pedro on my WC12 should they?

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 14 Years
      11 months, 5 days ago

      Absolutely not

      1. Under my Cucurella
        • 11 Years
        11 months, 5 days ago

        Thanks, think I needed saving from my own overthinking

    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 5 days ago

      i mean you could, but would rather if you wanted to play 2 up top have mateta there instead. when palmer comes back pedro is no doubt a starter but he might lose some mins here or there more often.

      havent checked today but i bet hes up there in the bonus off the back of just 1 return like he always is as well

      1. Under my Cucurella
        • 11 Years
        11 months, 5 days ago

        Yeah true, I think I'm going 3 up top regardless as my bench boost still needs to be played at some point and I'm not sure about the cheaper alternative FWDs so was looking at Thiago and a cheaper mid for the bench like KDH. But I think I'll still go for Thiago over Pedro and be thankful for his two parting gifts

  8. One for All
    • 8 Years
    11 months, 5 days ago

    A) Caicedo, Ekitike
    B) Welbeck, Gakpo
    C) Minteh, Ekiteke

    Which option is best guys?

    Currently on B or C

    Thanks

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 5 days ago

      B because Welbeck is in form and on pens

      1. One for All
        • 8 Years
        11 months, 5 days ago

        Good point thanks

    2. Under my Cucurella
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 5 days ago

      B

  9. keefy59
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    11 months, 5 days ago

    Double Chelsea defence worked out nicely
    Already had Chalobah & bought in Sanchez for this game & Burnley away next .

  10. Three Pints of Schlager
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    11 months, 5 days ago

    Strand Larsen was awful, wasn't he

    1. JBG
      • 8 Years
      11 months, 5 days ago

      Wolves*

      Must be the worst attacking team this season

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

    Unlucky to all those with Caicedo, Rice, Palhinha, Casemiro, and Cattermole. Hopefully Gravenberch delivers tomorrow.

    1. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      11 months, 5 days ago

      Cattermole. Lol

  12. Baps Hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    11 months, 5 days ago

    I want my Enzo money back. However he has bur next 🙁 So I simply can't ditch him yet.

    1. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      11 months, 5 days ago

      3 points secured

  13. Mr. O'Connell
    • 14 Years
    11 months, 5 days ago

    10 weeks on the wrong side of Cucurella Vs Gabriel. Finally win one today.

  14. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    11 months, 5 days ago

    Score check

    21 points with 7 to play

    1. Under my Cucurella
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 5 days ago

      26 with 6 left

    2. Moon Dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 1 Year
      11 months, 5 days ago

      11 with 7 to play.

      I don't wanna talk about it.

    3. Sergio Giorgini
      • 14 Years
      11 months, 5 days ago

      53, but with only 2 to play. It's good at the moment but could end up being pretty average

    4. Bobby Digital
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 5 days ago

      35, six to play

  15. Under my Cucurella
    • 11 Years
    11 months, 5 days ago

    Forgive me if this is a stupid question, it's 2am where I am and I have a tired brain

    I'm thinking of triggering WC tonight to avoid 2 price drops

    Currently have Pedro in my side and looking to switch to Thiago.

    Does the fact I bought Pedro at 7.5 and he is now priced at 7.4 mean his rise will gain me that 0.1 resale value back? Also, is that pointless anyways if Thiago is due to rise tonight as well?

    1. The Big Fella
      • 10 Years
      11 months, 5 days ago

      If he rises 0.1 you will be able to sell for 7.5 yeah. The 0.1 increase per 2 price rises only happens from the value you bought them at and upwards.

      1. Under my Cucurella
        • 11 Years
        11 months, 5 days ago

        I thought so, thanks for clarifying.

        If I'm doing Pedro to Thiago anyways and Thiago is also going to rise does the rise just get cancelled out by the extra 0.1 Thiago will cost though?

        1. The Big Fella
          • 10 Years
          11 months, 5 days ago

          If you sell Pedro at 7.4 you get 7.4. If it’s for Thiago, who subsequently rises, you do not see any benefit from the rise unless he rises a second time. In short, hold Pedro for the rise and then assess.

    2. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      11 months, 5 days ago

      As told, keep Pedro until he rises.

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        11 months, 5 days ago

        Pedro rising 0.1 to price you bought him, means no SV lost. If you get Thiago now you need double rise to break even. On WC don't sell Pedro for Thiago in your situation.

        1. Under my Cucurella
          • 11 Years
          11 months, 5 days ago

          That makes sense! Thanks I'll activate the WC and shift the two players who are due to drop in price and leave it there for now

    3. Mr. O'Connell
      • 14 Years
      11 months, 5 days ago

      I bought Pedro at 7.7 🙂

  16. The Big Fella
    • 10 Years
    11 months, 5 days ago

    Every week everybody says he is due and getting into attacking positions but every week he doesn’t return. It’s true I have been picking up clean sheets but two assists all season is poor for a 6m attacking defender that doesn’t pick up DEFCON and worse about 1/3 of his games this season he has got 0 or just 1 points. I think it’s time for Señor Cucurella to leave my team (after Burnley).

  17. Pompel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 months, 5 days ago

    Kudus and Enzo have to go, but I'll give Enzo the Burnley game. I just can't seem to get the midfield right - think I'll get Welbz or Thiago and switch to 433

    1. RICICLE
      • 4 Years
      11 months, 5 days ago

      Reckon I may have to give Enzo Burnley also, use my 2FT’s elsewhere for more priority sell’s

      1. Pompel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 months, 5 days ago

        Palmer back in the mix after IB might make things interesting

        1. RICICLE
          • 4 Years
          11 months, 5 days ago

          Really hope so, if he hits the ground running it will benefit things a lot, either way I’ll have to keep for now.

          1. Flynny
            • 11 Years
            11 months, 5 days ago

            Thinking gyokeres and Enzo to guiu and saka for free....

  18. Jet5605
    • 12 Years
    11 months, 5 days ago

    Someone please talk me out of rage transferring out Enzo before he plays Burnley. Also bought him last season just before a string of blanks.

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

      His xData was very strong that match if you're into that. I am so concerned I don't have him. I thought it would dip with him back in the pivot, but I guess not...

    2. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      11 months, 5 days ago

      We just can't do it. But next week out he goes!

      1. Jet5605
        • 12 Years
        11 months, 5 days ago

        Yeah you're right of course. I can't wait to transfer him out even if I am stuck with him over the IB

        1. Baps Hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          11 months, 5 days ago

          I am considering Wolte to Guiu and him to Mbeumo or Bruno. But it has to wait.

  19. Dank Squid
    • 8 Years
    11 months, 5 days ago

    "Saka is having such a poor season. Everyone knows exactly what he's going to do. One dimensional."
    "Show yourselves Saka captainers."
    "Saka blank confirmed"

    "Saka G"
    "Saka at last."
    "Saka.. never in doubt..."

    "Joao Pedro is so bad."
    "Joao Pedro is a fraud"
    "just watching joao pedro play u know he isnt capable of scoring regularly. was an easy sell in the long run"
    "Pedro doing what he does best. All fart & no poo"
    "Why on earth is Pedro rising in price tonight lol price changes are a bad joke"

    "Joao Pedro goal get in lad"
    "Of course it’s Pedro"

    Patience

  20. fedolefan
    • 12 Years
    11 months, 5 days ago

    Useless Chalobah, 6 pointer in a gimme game. Needed a 15 pointer.

    1. RICICLE
      • 4 Years
      11 months, 5 days ago

      Same, happy with the back to back cleanie’s though I suppose

  21. Nightf0x
    • 11 Years
    11 months, 5 days ago

    Dorgu to which 4.5def. (already lost 0.2 on him):

    digne/konsa truffert mukiele fofana

  22. Baps Hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    11 months, 5 days ago

    Nallo?

  23. Khalico
    • 11 Years
    11 months, 5 days ago

    Which one?

    A. Areola, Chalobah, J.Pedro
    B. Roefs, Virgil, Thiago

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      11 months, 5 days ago

      Ditch A

  24. Baps Hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    11 months, 5 days ago

    The way this game is going, content creatorsare going to recommend getting Reijnders back ASAP.

  25. The Pep Revolution
    • 15 Years
    11 months, 5 days ago

    Who do you think wins this week?

    1. Senesi and a 3 point lead
    2. Sarr and Pope

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      11 months, 5 days ago

      Who cares and does it really matter?

      1. The Pep Revolution
        • 15 Years
        11 months, 5 days ago

        Well it matters to me but not to anyone else I guess.
        Still fair to ask the question anyway.

    2. Mr. Eko
      • 4 Years
      11 months, 5 days ago

      It’s Saturday night - breath

    3. Cruyff's Eleven
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      11 months, 5 days ago

      Yes, do it now!

  26. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 months, 5 days ago

    29 with Munoz, Senesi, Semenyo, Mateta and Haaland (C) to play.

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 10 Years
      11 months, 5 days ago

      Exactly same here, but 27 points

  27. Flynny
    • 11 Years
    11 months, 5 days ago

    Any early ideas on what to do with 2fts and zero cash. Gyokeres may be back but still prob a sell.....thanks

    Raya
    Gabriel senesi Richards rodon (burn)
    Bruno semenyo enzo sarr (stach)
    Haaland gyorkeres mateta

  28. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 months, 5 days ago

    The fact that West Ham have now scored 6 goals with no Bowen involvement is quite extraordinary. They don't score many and when they do its normally almost certainly Bowen involved.