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Dugout Discussion August 11

Barkley and Mount both start as Pulisic drops to the bench

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The final fixture of Gameweek 1 takes place at 16:30 BST as Manchester United welcome Chelsea to Old Trafford.

There weren’t too many shocks upon the release of the teamsheets but perhaps the headline news was that both Mason Mount (£6.0m) and Ross Barkley (£6.0m) – rather than one or the other – start together in Frank Lampard’s first Premier League starting XI as Chelsea manager.

Christian Pulisic (£7.5m) is the man to make way, with the USA international dropping to the bench.

Pedro (£7.0m) completes the trio of attacking midfielders lining up behind lone striker Tammy Abraham (£7.0m).

N’Golo Kante (£5.0m) is only fit enough for a place on the bench, while Willian (£7.0m) and Antonio Rudiger (£6.0m) miss out.

Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka (both £5.5m) are handed their competitive United debuts but Daniel James (£6.0m) is only a substitute.

Andreas Pereira (£5.0m) instead gets the nod and will line up in ‘the hole’, with Jesse Lingard (£6.5m) on the right flank and Marcus Rashford (£8.5m) stationed on the opposite wing.

An ‘out of position’ Anthony Martial (£7.5m) is reportedly set to lead the line.

Budget FPL forward Mason Greenwood (£4.5m) is on the bench, meanwhile.

Chelsea XI: Kepa, Azpilicueta, Christensen, Zouma, Emerson, Kovacic, Jorginho, Mount, Barkley, Pedro, Abraham.

Manchester United XI: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Shaw, Maguire, Lindelof, McTominay, Pereira, Pogba, Lingard, Rashford, Martial.

Lessons learned from Gameweek 1

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  1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Barkley one point

    Nothing changed from his 5 years in the premier league

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      😆

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    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I was screaming here when he was scoring in warm up games

      Form is temporary and shite is permanent

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      1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
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        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        You certainly did say that and I for one was grateful that you reminded me as I didnt weaken......thank you sir

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  2. KGFC
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Wow... Barkley subbed! There goes the PS excitement and we are back to normal.

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  3. Freshy
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    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Strong 1 pointer from Barks the dog

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  4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    • 14 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    What was that crashing sound? 😀

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    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Sorry

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        😀

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    2. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Train being derailed

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        😆 Barkley Express never made it to Marrakesh ... 😉

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  5. Ha.
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    I nearly fell for that trap

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  6. Patson Dabaka
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Emerson first player added to my watchlist. Promising.

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    1. mixology
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      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      he does. I though azpi was really getting forward in beginning of first half. created 2 good chances

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      1. Patson Dabaka
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah man, perhaps that point 5 is worth it for nailedness too.

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  7. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Well there goes Barkley as an option

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  8. Peter Ouch
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    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Who told me to sign barkley

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  9. sirmorbach
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    I think Mount and Tammy are and will be Frank's choices, but I'd still wait and see. One more GW, maybe two.

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    1. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Three more, tbh. We need four GWs of data and an international break

      Methinks only three to five names are nailed in Chelsea this season until injuries start forcing decisions

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    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      If that is the case he will fail IMO. Not good enough for the PL. Mount needs another season at a lower club (either in the PL or Championship) and Abraham is tried and failed in the PL.

      Abraham is like Dwight Gayle - too good for the Championship, not good enough for the PL.

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  10. Hazz
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    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Remember, before kneejerking, Chelsea have Liverpool midweek.

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  11. JJO
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Great punt was Barkley

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  12. Eat my goal!
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    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Barkley wagon has square wheels

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  13. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    If Frank Lampard is one of these anti fpl managers that sub players before 60 min well then i am having none of it.

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    1. @FPL_Chess
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Agreed.

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      • Yank Revolution
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Research has shown that earlier substitutions, just after half time are better than waiting too long, as managers tend to do now. Also, the third sub should be used FAR earlier than they do now (they dont due to fear of 'injury' which virtually never happens).

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      To be fair based on Barkley's historical performance in fpl one point is very good

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      1. badgerboy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Same return as Fraser in less time.

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        1. Lacabacca
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Cheaper too.

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      2. Four Hit Wonder
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        He did get a start.

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    3. sirmorbach
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Hudson-Odoi at 6.0 will be great.

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        another Barkley?

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        1. sirmorbach
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          I doubt it. He's a very promising player.

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      2. NATSTER
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Hope he will be back soon

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      3. El-Kloppico
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        LoftusCheek

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    4. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Mid priced mids looked so good pre season, we have absolutely none that look enticing right now

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    5. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Barkley subbed

      *Shocked*

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    6. Critical Observer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Not a lot of quality on display here in this match...

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    7. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Welcome to the Premier Leaque Pulisic!

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    8. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      So Barkley 1 point Trossard 0. Going to be better off with Rico 2 points off bench unless Greenwood comes on and scores!

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    9. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Best replacement for Trossard? 6.0?

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      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Watch the super cup. But it's looking like Mount...

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      2. Business Cat
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        McGinn or Buendia for me

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      3. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Barkley

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      4. FPL.team
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Barkley

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    10. Hairy Potter
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Barkley being rested for the big European game?

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    11. @persecuted_by_mods
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Barkley price drop imminent

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        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Less than 10% ownership, won't be uber-fast to drop.

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        2. FPL.team
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Unlikely

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      • Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        unfortunately more fpl managers won’t now fall into the trap

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      • moment
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Went with Pulisic for my zombie team. It's either an inspired decision or a terrible one.

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      • pablo discobar
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Be interesting to see Wednesday night RE Barkley

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      • Freshy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Barkley and Zouma where both in my squad for a time.
        Lucky not to have em GW1

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      • have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Elite 64 league link for you guys if you dont know it https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/2379/standings/c
        If you dont know what it is, well its some of the best Fantasy managers in the world in there, And yes Mark is in there..

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        1. Yank Revolution
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          How does one become 'leet?

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      • twoplustwo
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Barkley did ok despite not returning

        What more do you want for 6 bar?

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        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Play 60 min at least

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        2. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Returns like Mahrez at 5.5

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      • Yank Revolution
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Le Donk comin on

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