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Popular Pukki starts as Kanté misses out for Chelsea

Gameweek 2 hat-trick hero Teemu Pukki (£6.8m) embarks on his first Premier League match as a highly-owned Fantasy asset this afternoon.

He was the recipient of a huge influx of transfers ahead of Chelsea’s visit to Carrow Road, becoming the most transferred in player of 2019/20 with over 1.2 million managers signing him.

Not surprisingly, Daniel Farke has made no changes to the side that thrashed Newcastle 3-1 last weekend.

That means Todd Cantwell (£4.6m), who also impressed against the Magpies, starts again for Norwich.

Meanwhile, Frank Lampard has made two changes to the Chelsea XI with Tammy Abraham (£7.0m) and Mateo Kovacic (£5.5m) starting for the Blues ahead of Olivier Giroud (£7.0m) and N’Golo Kanté (£5.0m). 

The Blues have started the 2019/20 campaign tentatively, following up a 4-0 mauling a Manchester United with a 1-1 draw against Leicester City in Gameweek 2. 

The goalscorer from Lampard’s draw against the Foxes, Mason Mount (£6.1m), retains his place in the starting XI and will look to build on his promising attacking form against the Canaries at Carrow Road. 

Question marks continue to linger over the fitness of Kanté, and therefore Lampard’s decision to deploy Kovacic in the central midfield role is far from surprising, and potentially good for Pukki owners.

The Chelsea boss has also opted to re-call Abraham at the expense of Giroud, with the 2018/19 Aston Villa loanee yet to register a league goal for the Blues.

The 21-year-old will be hoping he can repay the faith of his manager with an impactful attacking contribution against Norwich in the lunch-time kick-off. 

Norwich XI: Krul; Lewis, Godfrey, Hanley, Aarons; Trybull, Leitner; Cantwell, Stiepermann, Buendía; Pukki.

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

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  1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    One more goal for Pukki and he’s 7.1 for next Saturday

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Naaah. Not needed. Rashford blanking will mean 7.1

  2. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    I prefer Batman on the wing something like Steleing or Auba, instead of Barkley on the wing. He seems lost there

  3. Pompel
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    High value mids presnting themselves - thinking I might have to loose KDB soon to fund 4.5 ->Laporte. Probably higher value long term.

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I did the opposite this week for a hit

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Fainted at ‘lose LDB’

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        KDB*

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

          😉 LBJ is loose?!?

    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      And on what planet is Laporte gonna outscore KDB lol

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

        Quite similar expected points on planet FFS.

      2. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        You'll have to look at what you gain also, e.g
        KDB +Diop
        vs
        Martial + Laporte

        Total average ppm id all that counts fir those that arent captained

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

    Emerson the new Alonso

    1. Differentiator
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Reckless driving runs down the left wing?

  5. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    How is mount looking except the goal?

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

      Very good.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Poacher. Young Fat Frank

      2. Jafoole_88
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Duno, but Pukki looks really good. Did you get him?

    2. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Good

    3. Klein
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Oh he is a casual bandwagon. Not for you lol.

    4. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Also his set piece delivery looks accurate

  6. Kiwivillan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    2 close cash league rivals on WC have Mount. If Ceballos blanks may need to do strategic early block

  7. Yome
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Looks like a battle Martial against Mount in the 4th mid spot. Tempted to do Martial to Mount to upgrade defence

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

      I will be monitoring martial very closely

      1. Yome
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        I chose him over Mount in my WC. I am starting to regret it

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

          Man Utd match hasn’t been played yet

    2. Typo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Use 5 mids, get both

      1. Yome
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Gotta sell Kane or another mid like KDB. I don’t fancy it.

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

    What a Save

  9. el polako
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Surley double up of Cantwel & Pukki is a step to far.
    Right.... ?

    At the moment only have Finnish finnisher.

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

      Not when they are this attacking, especially if you can rotate Cantwell with a 4.5 defender.

    2. Mings the Merciless
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Could be the new Mahrez & Vardy. Only have Pukki, but it’s tempting...

      1. el polako
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Hmm next 2 games dont look great may wait and see on young Cantwell for a bit - even jf he's 5m by then its not a problem.

  10. Optimus.
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Mount isn't nailed..

    Stay well clear imo

    1. Dirty Harry
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Opposite day is it?

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

      3 out 3 starts? Frank's pet project

    3. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      lol. Lampard has constantly said how much he rates him, and has played all minutes to date. He is 100% nailed with the form to match.

    4. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      You obviously didn’t watch many Derby games last season. (TBF not many did) - he knows what this kid is capable of week in week out.

    5. Unliklinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Think you're wrong about that.

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

      He looks very nailed on right now. It's him or Barkley. And Barkley is crap so he's gonna start.

    7. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      And yet he is nailed......i don’t get your comment

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

      All you fools got caught to Optimus standard sarcastic post

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

        Not again!

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

        😆

  11. Limbo
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Will have to downgrade a premium defender this week.l for 352. So much on offer in budget MF bracket

  12. Dirty Harry
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Woah Krul still got it

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

    Mr 58 mins close!

  14. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    This Norwich defence looks dreadful. Time to buy more West Ham attackers for next week...

    1. BoomXhakaLaca1
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Haller would bully them

  15. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Huge save! Krul denies Christensen, Emerson assist

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

    Some save Krul

  17. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Krul great save from Christensen header

  18. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Krul for Christensen

  19. CheesyZoot
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    GW4 WC thoughts? Too template?

    Heaton, (Button)
    VVD, AWB, Digne, (Kelly, Lundstram)
    Salah, Sterling, KBD, Ceballos, Mcginn
    Pukki, Rashford, (Wickham)

    Or swap Salah for Mane and Ceballos for Mount?

    Any help appreciated!

    1. Differentiator
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Needs more Mount

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

      Just relax. Wait until tonight.

  20. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Where can I find the Pukki and Cantwell fan club?

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Straight ahead first left, i’ll meet you there

    2. thunder_mike
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Here.

    3. Hairy Potter
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Delia's gaff

    4. BobbyV
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      To think I almost played Lundstram ahead of Cantwell...

  21. 3 A
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Glad i have Pukki and Mount start. Cool kids will have Cantwell too.

    Those who ignore Pukki get punished haha

    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      4 points man. Chill

      1. 3 A
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        He got 8 now dude. Haha. Plus 2 and plus 3 bonus, its huge

  22. Freaki
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    If Martial plays well, would he be a better pick than Mount?

    1. Yome
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Martial must keep it up otherwise he is gone for Mount. The cash is going to be very useful.

  23. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Norwich away to Man City in GW5.....I need a plan now to get another City player in

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

    Said it before, will say it again

    I need 6 midfielders this season

    Salah + Sterling + Pepe/Son/KDB + Martial + Mount/Trossard/McGinn + Cantwell

    One of these price points has to be missing in any team, and I hate the fact that I can't fit 'em in 🙁

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Simple, go with form

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

        Almost impossible to switch the price points I listed there solely based on form. 1.5 to 2.5 ITB needed per week or something

    2. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Ditto!

  25. Rolls-Royce
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Wow, Norwich are shocking defensively. Chelsea should be up 3 goals by now.

    1. el polako
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Jonjo Shelvey scored against them and that something.

  26. SUPER MOKH
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Moura > Mount sounds good right?

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Not only sounds......IS good

    2. Differentiator
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Only if you do it within the next 5 minutes

      1. SUPER MOKH
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Why? Price rise?

    3. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Wait untill Spurs have played

    4. SUPER MOKH
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      McGinn is my only distraction, but like Mount more

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

    Norwich defence is shocking

  28. SoapAFC
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Well brought in pukki & cantwell on wc, unfortunately cantwell on bench, need a lund no show.. Unlikely.. At least ill get the price rises!

    1. Nemes1s
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Ditto! It's going to be tough knowing which cheapies to play each week as they all look like they could get points!

  29. banskt
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    2FT. Time to sell Barkley and Sigurdsson. Ideas for replacement? Also have Martial, King and Pukki.

  30. LSK
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Going to need two City attackers for gwk 5 I think.

    1. 3 A
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Already have KDB and Sterling