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The opening Gameweek 12 match – and the first of 100 Premier League fixtures in the next 48 days! – is Burnley v Chelsea.

Kick-off at Turf Moor is at 12.30pm GMT.

TEAM NEWS

Chelsea make four changes today, with Reece James, Jamie Gittens, Tosin Adarabioyo and Andrey Santos brought in.

Moises Caicedo drops to the bench but Enzo Fernandez and Pedro Neto are fit to start.

Burnley are unchanged.

LINE-UPS

Burnley XI: Dubravka, Walker, Tuanzebe, Esteve, Hartman, Cullen, Luis, Tchaouna, Ugochukwu, Anthony, Flemming

Subs: Weiss, Ekdal, Laurent, Pires, Mejbri, Edwards, Foster, Bruun Larsen, Broja

Chelsea XI: Sanchez, James, Tosin, Chalobah, Cucurella, Andrey Santos, Fernandez, Neto, Joao Pedro, Gittens, Delap

Subs: Jorgensen, Gusto, Badiashile, Hato, Acheampong, Caicedo, Estevao, Garnacho, Guiu


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  1. Skonto Rigga
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    7 months, 27 days ago

    Sorry about the lateness, folks, WordPress was down!

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Virgin is fuming

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Virgin lost his virginity in the meantime

      1. Skonto Rigga
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        • 8 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        Look at that bow-legged Mother Farke

        I made him walk like that

  2. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    With Andrey Santos playing does that mean Enzo will play more forward or more defensive?

    Oh and he's now injured?

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      But back up/on - same initial question applies...

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 8 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        Santos seems to play CDM and Enzo CM

        1. Jafooli
          • 14 Years
          7 months, 27 days ago

          Thanks Bob...

  3. Feanor
    • 17 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    Sanchez just booted the ball into Enzo from a few yards away. What a plonker.

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Pass completion bonus

  4. nanxun
    • 4 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    ffs, Sanchez

  5. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    And with Delap playing, who's on penalties for Chelsea?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Enzo probably

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        Cheers Bobby...

  6. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    Are we expecting a new manager bounce from Wolves? Is the new manager decent?

    1. el polako
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      He’s new.

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        So bounce expected...shame, triple CPL was looking decent for Wolves before this...

      2. FantasyTony
        • 8 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        I'd expect a bounce but the squad is terrible. They might score more but they won't win games.

  7. Silecro
    • 8 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    Still have my triple captain. Is Haaland next week vs Leeds (provided no injury) best remaining option to use it?

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Yeah, reckon so....

    2. Thiga
      • 10 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Yeah I think so. Going for it in GW13 myself. There's GW17 vs WHU too but might as well pull the trigger now.

    3. Absolutely Muñozed
      7 months, 27 days ago

      I am not sure weather to play BB next GW or TC

  8. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    Burnley doing well to bypass Chelsea midfield.

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Yes

  9. Camzy
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    • 16 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    I didn't realize how easy Leeds' fixtures have been up til now.

    The only top team they've faced so far is Arsenal and they lost 5-0. They haven't faced any of Liverpool, City, Chelsea, United, even Sunderland.

    I'm thinking I might TC Haaland this week. DGWs look very unlikely and the next best fixture is arguably West Ham in GW17 but that's deep into the Christmas period where rotation could hit and also West Ham would have a whole extra month of Nuno organization to get themselves in order.

    TC13 vs Leeds or TC17 vs WHU?

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Vs Leeds definitely

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      TC13 is last chance saloon imo.

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        I don't think so. He still has nfo and WHU before the TC1 window closes.

        1. Bobby Digital
          • 8 Years
          7 months, 27 days ago

          Dyche and Nuno have them playing better football than Leeds

    3. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Definitely vs leeds.

    4. keefy59
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      I'm planning Free Hit next week
      With Donnarumma & O'Reilly plus of course captaining Haaland

      1. Camzy
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        • 16 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        I'd definitely go double attack on FH. It seems fine.

        1. keefy59
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 months, 27 days ago

          I can't trust the rotation
          Foden would be an option I suppose

          1. Camzy
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            • 16 Years
            7 months, 27 days ago

            I don't think it's as difficult to predict as it's made out to be especially for a FH.

            Pick a player that is in favor and playing well. Guardiola tends to stick to players that do well.

            The problem with Pep roulette is owning them for say a 6 week period. Because after 2 blanks and mediocre performances, the player could be dropped. But week - week it's fairly easy to see who's in good form to select.

            Doku for instance this week is super safe imo. But if he has a quiet night and/or doesn't do great midweek vs Leverkusen maybe next week his % of starting drops.

      2. Lanley Staurel
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        • 15 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        I was always going to FH in GW13 but my team looks good. Worth waiting for an opportunity over xmas??

    5. F4L
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      iirc haaland seemed to enjoy scoring vs leeds last time they were in the prem due to his fathers' connections to them. maybe just that little extra motivation

    6. Absolutely Muñozed
      7 months, 27 days ago

      FH 13 or TC 13???

  10. Eightball
    • 5 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    Assuming no injuries. Thoughts on a BB here? Seems a good idea to get it out the way so I can put more money in the starting 11 and seems ok.

    Dubravka - Minteh - Mukiele - Gudmundsson

    I have 0.4m to change Gudmundsson to someone else. I'm thinking Konsa if he is fit.

  11. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    Anything against activating FH already today?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      What's the rush?

      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        Maybe you are right folks, cheers

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Yes. You can. If you are absolutely sure about playing it this week and have no second thoughts.

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      There's 0 reason to activate FH early. Always best to wait until later since it will basically freeze your current team and funds on a FH are super unlikely to matter.

  12. Bigbars
    • 15 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    Wonder if Reece James playing will mean he'll be rested for next week as I'll assume he plays in CL midweek.

    1. FantasyTony
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Can't see him being dropped for Arsenal

    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      tuesday to sunday late ko is basically as big as the gap could be

  13. adstomko
    • 10 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    Reports suggesting Isak starts.
    I would've put the armband on him if Slot said he was ready. Never mind.

    1. Gregor
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      • 16 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Probably saved you some disappointment,

      1. adstomko
        • 10 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        I think he scores at least today. Perfect time to get the ball rolling.
        Actually think there's higher chance he does more so than Haaland, even with less minutes

        1. Gregor
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          Hope so.

    2. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      2 x 2 = 4

    3. F4L
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      bout time his liverpool career got going tbf

  14. JBG
    • 8 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    Come on Burnley, get that goal you deserve

  15. Sandy Ravage
    • 10 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    A - Romero (FUL) > O'Reilly (LEE)
    B - Caicedo (ARS) > Doku (LEE)
    C - A + B (-4)

    1. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      D: FH

  16. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    I dont understand what Chelsea see in Gittens

    1. Sir Michael Taker
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      His age. Seems to be the main criteria for a Chelsea signing these days

      1. z13
        • 1 Year
        7 months, 27 days ago

        I firmly believe the chelsea owner's idea is to get young players for cheap who he can develop and sell for profit.
        He doesn't realise we need a) experience to guide the younger players and b) experience for a bit of direction in moments we didn't train for. Think long throw vs Brentford, Sunderland winner etc.

  17. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    Burnley hit the post

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Oops that was straight at Sanchez. No idea how I thought that hit the post

      1. The Philosopher
        • 5 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        Too much 69?

        1. Old Man
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          • 15 Years
          7 months, 27 days ago

          You wish

          1. The Philosopher
            • 5 Years
            7 months, 27 days ago

            Too little then?

  18. Please Help I Don't Kn…
    • 9 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    Looks like a repeat of Chelsea vs Forest. Chelsea were awful until Caicedo came on and then they won 3-0 in the second half. Probably see the same thing today.

    1. Gregor
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      7 months, 27 days ago

      Burnley are more solid than Ange’s Forest though.

      1. Gregor
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        • 16 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        Only Arsenal have scored more than 1 at Burnley this season, and they only got 2.

        1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
          • 9 Years
          7 months, 27 days ago

          I wasn't trying to predict the scoreline, more saying that that Chelsea without Caicedo are absolutely horrible, and when he comes on they will improve.

          1. Gregor
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            7 months, 27 days ago

            Yeah, Garnacho and Estêvão too.

    2. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Burnley 1-0 Chelsea. Bookmark this.

      1. Old Man
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        • 15 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        Hope so, but probably the other way around.

  19. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    Looking forward to a 94th minute towering header from Dubravka to seal the 1-0 win.

    1. keefy59
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      He wouldn't come up for a corner if they were sitting on a point
      I reckon 0-0 until Caicedo & possibly Garnacho come on & then 3-0

      1. MJF
        7 months, 27 days ago

        Most likely.

    2. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Dont think Ive ever seen a gk score a headed goal. Overhead screamer more likely.

      1. z13
        • 1 Year
        7 months, 27 days ago

        Allison vs West Brom?

      2. Nomar
        • 16 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        You have now.

        https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QUb-lIUnw2E

  20. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    Pedro playing way too deep for my liking with Delap on the pitch. Might be time to get rid for Thiago.

  21. MJF
    7 months, 27 days ago

    Chelsea should still win this, probably by a couple, but I remain totally unconvinced they are a very good side.

  22. Bigbars
    • 15 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    I may have been mistaken, but didnt Cucurella just pull back the burnley player! How is that not an auto yellow card ?

  23. F4L
    • 11 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    lol that shouldve been a burnley pen...

    1. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Absolutely.. where the f is VAR?

    2. keefy59
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Surprised VAR didn't intervene .
      Obviously very subjective

    3. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Nice to see someone write should've rather than "should of" ..... (shudders)

    4. Bigbars
      • 15 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      and why didnt the chelsea player use his foot to trap the ball... mindless. deserved to be punished

  24. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    Low quality game this. Early kickoff curse.

    1. Bigbars
      • 15 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      yep, the dinner time curse lives on

      1. AC/DC AFC
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        • 10 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        It's likely a result of having pasta and chicken for breakfast!

    2. FantasyTony
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Have Maresca’s Chelsea ever been in a high quality game?

  25. Nomar
    • 16 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    So far, anyway, it looks like being another week when I should have started Dubravka over Pope.

    1. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Why start Poope vs the robot?

  26. threeputt
    • 16 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    Just looking at this guy/gal at 28th in the world, hasn't made a single transfer hasn't used a single chip and probably just stuck with the same team & captain from the start. Wonder if he/she knows what a ridiculously good position they're in
    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/2134763/event/12

    1. Bigbars
      • 15 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      must be a bot, thats crazy

      1. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        Bot? Its just a super lucky dead team

    2. Absolutely Muñozed
      7 months, 27 days ago

      wow

    3. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      I searched the person on Instagram. Turns out it's Odegaard's burner account.

    4. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      You're absolutely right - he/she has kep the same team (inc Frimpong playing!!) unchanged and the same capatain (Haaland). Walker, Gibbs-White and Bowen on the bench - in that order!!!

    5. keefy59
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      The current Team Of The Season is well within budget
      Replacing the Calafiori with Munoz & perma captainig Haaland would give you 860 points
      The current leader is on 820 points.

  27. Absolutely Muñozed
    7 months, 27 days ago

    Another Enzo blank loading. Terrible pick

  28. Pep Roulette
    • 8 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    A 0-0 would be lovely

    1. Pep Roulette
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Lol

    2. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Ban

  29. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    Goal

    Chelsea

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Gittens to Neto

      Header

  30. F4L
    • 11 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    neto g
    gittens a

    1. el polako
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Enzo celebrations.