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One more match to go today, and it’s an intriguing one: Chelsea v Aston Villa.

Kick-off is at 17:30 GMT.

It’s fourth v third based on pre-Gameweek table places, although Chelsea have slipped down to fifth after Liverpool’s win earlier.

TEAM NEWS

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca makes two changes from the 2-2 draw at Newcastle United.

One comes at centre-half as Benoit Badiashile replaces Wesley Fofana.

The other alteration sees Enzo Fernandez come in for Malo Gusto. That will mean a move back to right-back for Reece James, following his recent stint in midfield.

Estevao and Liam Delap return from injury and make the bench. 

There are two changes for the hosts, too, as Donyell Malen and Emiliano Buendia are preferred to Amadou Onana and Ollie Watkins.

LINE-UPS

Chelsea XI: Sanchez, James, Chalobah, Badiashile, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Neto, Palmer, Garnacho, Joao Pedro.

Subs: Jorgensen, Fofana, Tosin, Acheampong, Gusto, Santos, Estevao, Gittens, Delap.

Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Lindelof, Maatsen, Kamara, Tielemans, McGinn, Buendia, Rogers, Malen. 

Subs: Bizot, Digne, Garcia, Bogarde, Hemmings, Onana, Sancho, Watkins, Jimoh-Aloba.

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  1. Kaneyonero
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 24 days ago

    Dubs getting more than my Ekitike (C)

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      Up to 11...

      22 points benched with Guiu there too.

  2. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 24 days ago

    That Semenyo jam people keep getting is beyond ridiculous to me lol

    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      He's quite good.

    2. Studs Up
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      Isn't fpl all about jam...or is it only when the fit, or not

      1. Studs Up
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 months, 24 days ago

        shoe*

    3. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      Mins are king in the long term..rugged, plays 90 week in week out bound to tick over nicely.. unless he joins City in Jan ofc

      1. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        2 months, 24 days ago

        Pep will turn him into another Grealish. Knock the wizardry out of him.

    4. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      Guy who historically shoots a lot has just got a bit better at shooting

  3. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    2 months, 24 days ago

    Only a Guiu haul from the bench can save my GW

    1. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      No Guiu in the squad

  4. Supersonic_
    • 4 Years
    2 months, 24 days ago

    Need some Stach points tomorrow, actually started the guy this week.

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      got him on bb, hes looked really good of late in this new leeds' set up. fingers crossed

  5. FC Hakkebøf
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 24 days ago

    Dubravka gave me a green arrow. Did not expect that.

    1. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      Hero

    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      Fair play. 1 million times per million I'd start Raya. Glad a few Wirtz punters got rewarded too.

  6. Kno
    • 15 Years
    2 months, 24 days ago

    A guy in my mini league actually lost points by playing his BB this week so far, -1 0 0 with only stach left to play from the bench :/

    That petrovic own goal pain

  7. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 24 days ago

    Will Semenyo get one last game for Bournemouth?

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      He could have 2 or 3

      Gw19-21

      But the fixtures are tougher

      1. Do I Not Like Orange
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 months, 24 days ago

        I'll keep playing him til he moves, can score vs anyone & have to prioritise shifting VVD & Hincapie

    2. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      Bet he doesn’t even leave

  8. JBG
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 24 days ago

    Dubravka being my highest scoring asset this GW was not on my bingo card

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      At least he's not rooted on your bench like many

    2. riot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      I played verbruggen like a clown

      1. JBG
        • 7 Years
        2 months, 24 days ago

        Him or Petrovic, easy choice for me XD

  9. F4L
    • 11 Years
    2 months, 24 days ago

    will be an interesting match. think chelsea get the win , palmer watch.....

  10. lilmessipran
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 24 days ago

    Need an injured Richards to score a hat trick tomorrow to save my season.

  11. Ha.
    • 10 Years
    2 months, 24 days ago

    Saka > Rice
    King > Cunha
    Senesi > Dalot

    It’s done

  12. KeanosMagic
    • 4 Years
    2 months, 24 days ago

    Do we assume Palmer is good to bring in now? 2 games in a week doable?

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      i still think theres a good chance hes on the bench vs bournemouth so he can start the next 2

    2. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      Hopefully got him in for Bruno.

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      Can’t see him starting vs Bournemouth in midweek

  13. Tripleh123
    • 5 Years
    2 months, 24 days ago

    Which midfielder for next few gameweeks?

    A. Wilson
    B. Minteh

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      B on fixtures

  14. F4L
    • 11 Years
    2 months, 24 days ago

    schade scoring hat tricks in back to back seasons now as a winger. very impressive

  15. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    2 months, 24 days ago

    When I play Sanchez, Dubs does well and vice versa. My bench team this season is doing really well.

  16. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 24 days ago

    Just Semenyo goal and 3 assists.

    Need a big act from Le Fee and Mukiele tomorrow to save my GW.

  17. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    2 months, 24 days ago

    Semenyo & Dubravka, just wow!

    1. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      Semenyo getting 2 bonus in a 4-1 loss is mad but I ain’t complaining lol

  18. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 24 days ago

    Matty Cash going LARGE tonight

    1. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      Eating 10 Burgers before the game, is he?

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        2 months, 24 days ago

        And the brace 😉

  19. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 24 days ago

    If only Esteve would have played, would have been perfect subbing in for Timberrrr

  20. riot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    2 months, 24 days ago

    happier about frimpong cap 5 pointer than whatever monster haul schade pulled

    1. riot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      stinky boast post srry

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 13 Years
        2 months, 24 days ago

        Differential points always hit the sweetest.

  21. adstomko
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 24 days ago

    Timber > Gabriel tonight for exact money?

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      probably wait, need arteta to say how gabriels is feeling after being out for a while and getting mins.

      i guess if calafiori is out it might help gabriels case of being rushed-ish back if arteta doesnt want mls starting so hincapie can go LB

      1. adstomko
        • 9 Years
        2 months, 24 days ago

        Problem is that I’d be priced out going Gabriel if one of them go up/go down in price

        1. F4L
          • 11 Years
          2 months, 24 days ago

          yeah fair, i dont think gabriel will be rising soon but not sure about timber.

          hmm its a risk. go for it if needs be i guess, obviously will want gabriel long term at least anyways

    2. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      Monitor price rises but that's a move I'd be happy to make

  22. Fabreghastly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    2 months, 24 days ago

    Time for Maresca to puncture AV's bubble

  23. F4L
    • 11 Years
    2 months, 24 days ago

    west ham are proper average. i really can't see how they beat the drop

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      Average is a bit generous

  24. Pep's Money Laundry
    • 10 Years
    2 months, 24 days ago

    Those on FH19, which keeper are you going for?

    I'm currently thinking Forest v Everton is the fixture to target

    1. FDMS All Starz
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      Henderson vs fulham? Palace are always good for CSs

      1. DROP IT LIKE IT'S HART
        • 13 Years
        2 months, 24 days ago

        Palace have gone off the boil recently. The injuries and absences esp in defence have started to bite.

    2. Punned It
        2 months, 24 days ago

        Pickford for me.

    3. Yes Ndidi
      • 6 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      out of the cup 37-62 (and the other guy still has Chalobah to play)

      Time to concentrate on the league

    4. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      Never been all out on a full gameweek with 3 games to go, just hope my 52 green arrow holds.

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 13 Years
        2 months, 24 days ago

        A lot will be in the same boat. Just Le Fee to come here.

      2. djman102
        • 16 Years
        2 months, 24 days ago

        From livefpl, most active managers only have 1-2 players left. Id guess Rogers and Sunderland defense biggest threats.

    5. FDMS All Starz
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      What’s the FH template for gw19?

      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 13 Years
        2 months, 24 days ago

        I’m actually not even sure, after huge tinkering already, and for sure more to come as I’m not happy with it, I’ve landed on this.

        Sanchez
        Gabriel, Frimpong, Dalot
        Wirtz, Cunha, Foden, Cherki
        Haaland, Ekitike, JP

        1. Fifa las vegas
          • 13 Years
          2 months, 24 days ago

          Means I’m taking out Saka, Rice, Rogers and O’Reilly from current team which doesn’t feel right even given the fixtures

          1. GreennRed
            • 14 Years
            2 months, 24 days ago

            Stick Obi on bench and get a 5th mid?

          2. The Big Fella
            • 9 Years
            2 months, 24 days ago

            I have a similar dilemma in that I am happy with my attacking team for this week so unless I did it on purpose to bring in differentials I would only be changing the bench, the keeper and some defenders. I am debating taking out Foden but leaving the Arsenal boys as I think Sunderland away for City will be tough. I’d try and bring in Palmer if I did that.

            1. Fifa las vegas
              • 13 Years
              2 months, 24 days ago

              Is Sunderland’s home form way better than away? Considering city scored 3 against them in the reverse fixture.

              1. djman102
                • 16 Years
                2 months, 24 days ago

                I don't think Sunderland have lost at home this season

    6. Firminooooo
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      Dubravka and Verbruggen the perfect pair. 11 points every GW. Keep it going!

    7. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      Can't wait for GW20 to come around so that I can get rid of VVD, has been an absolutely terrible hold stinking up my team.

    8. Kaneyonero
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 24 days ago

      Roger masterclass again please

      1. Kaneyonero
        • 9 Years
        2 months, 24 days ago

        Rogers even

      2. Mr. O'Connell
        • 13 Years
        2 months, 24 days ago

        Love a good rogering

      3. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        2 months, 24 days ago

        Jolly Roger