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Hudson-Odoi benched as injured Wood misses out for Burnley

The 3.5% of Fantasy Premier League managers invested in Callum Hudson-Odoi (£6.0m) were left in the lurch by Frank Lampard’s latest team sheet.

After an assist in each of his last three league outings, the exciting winger has been named on the bench for the first time since Gameweek 7.

Hudson-Odoi has been replaced int he starting line-up by Christian Pulisic (£7.1m) after the American himself displayed strong form of late.

It looks as if Lampard has lined his troops up in a 4-3-3 formation for the trip to Burnley, which might be a little bit discouraging for owners of Mason Mount (£6.9m), although he does start.

It is probable that the budget midfielder will be deployed in the central midfield trio alongside Jorginho (£5.1m) and Mateo Kovačić (£5.3m), having spent much of this season in attacking midfield.

Tammy Abraham (£7.8m) leads the line, of course, flanked by Pulisic and Willian (£7.0m).

Meanwhile, Burnley are missing Chris Wood (£6.2m) to injury, with Jay Rodriguez (£5.7m) coming into the side to replace him alongside Ashley Barnes (£6.4m).

Burnley XI: Pope; Pieters, Mee, Tarkowski, Lowton; McNeil, Westwood, Cork, Hendrick; A Barnes, Rodriguez.

Chelsea XI: Kepa; Alonso, Tomori, Zouma, Azpilicueta; Mount, Jorginho, Kovačić; Willian, Abraham, Pulisic.

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  1. rozzo
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    Yarmolenko, Haller and Wilson to KDB, Vardy and Connolly worth a - 4?

    1. antis0cial
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Yes

    2. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Yup

  2. potatoace
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    What exactly are people expecting from a 7m starting forward?
    Tammy's doing fine in that context

    1. Postman Ty
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Just a lot of impatient young knees flailing around. The more managers this game gets the less mature the average manager is.

  3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    Jimmy is going to kick Tammy out of teams soon if he doesn’t start nicking a return here & there again

    1. JELLYFISH
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Agreed

    2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Vardy too

    3. Peter Ouch
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      He plays in one of the most attacking team in the league, he is the reference point and he is less than 8.0.

      Why would you want a hit and miss Jimenez?

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 days ago

        1 goal in 5 if he blanks today

        1. Peter Ouch
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 7 days ago

          True but there is a huge potential, fine lines for the strikers, he could have easily score 2 last week.

          1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 7 days ago

            Yes but there will still be mass sales

  4. moment
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    My zombie team with Dilva, Perez and Pulisic is having a pretty good week.

  5. FOO FIGHTER
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    If Pukki hauls tomorrow, I may just get him back in.

    1. Peter Ouch
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Hahaha

  6. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    Mount been very disappointing off late however ownership and fixtures are the only reason im holding

    1. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Arsenal fan triple captaining a Spurs player?...

      1. Nightcrawler
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 7 days ago

        Whats wrong with that?

        1. Qaiss
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 7 days ago

          A lot. Just like it's wrong (but hilarious) having a P.E. teacher in charge of Manchester United.

          You can't be a true Gooner if you hope a Spurs player does extremely well.

          1. Nightcrawler
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 7 days ago

            Silly to let your emotions dictate your fpl decisions

            1. Qaiss
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 7 days ago

              I was at a rank of 2k before last night and rank 771 a few weeks ago... Works for me, he he he

              1. Miniboss
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 7 days ago

                Prove it

                  1. Miniboss
                    • 5 Years
                    5 years, 7 days ago

                    So are you and saltnpepe same guy as that’s his team?

                    1. Qaiss
                      • 8 Years
                      5 years, 7 days ago

                      It's my team. What's my name on here and my name on there? Salt-N-Pepe is just a name Gooners use it seems

                  2. Postman Ty
                    • 10 Years
                    5 years, 7 days ago

                    Clearly worked in your last 10 years of history...

                    1. Qaiss
                      • 8 Years
                      5 years, 7 days ago

                      Didn't realise I played this game seriously for 10 years you clown. It's FPL, not life. Stopped playing half way through last season, etc.

                      Don't be so petty sir

                      1. Postman Ty
                        • 10 Years
                        5 years, 6 days ago

                        Making silly comments about club loyalty which aren't related to the game and then bragging about your rank. You deserved that.

                      2. Qaiss
                        • 8 Years
                        5 years, 6 days ago

                        I didn't brag about my rank though. I just said it's working for me this season. I haven't mentioned my rank on this site once this season you silly little clown.

                1. Nightcrawler
                  • 5 Years
                  5 years, 7 days ago

                  He probavly is doibg well but only becuase spurs aren't this season

              2. Nightcrawler
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 7 days ago

                Whwre did u finish the season kane and alli were on fire?

                1. Qaiss
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 7 days ago

                  Was a casual

                  1. Nightcrawler
                    • 5 Years
                    5 years, 7 days ago

                    LOL thought so

                    1. Qaiss
                      • 8 Years
                      5 years, 7 days ago

                      Can think what you like. FPL is a game, it's not life or death. You seem really depressed over a Fantasy game which I find strange

                      1. Nightcrawler
                        • 5 Years
                        5 years, 7 days ago

                        Mate youre the one worried about captaining a player u dont want to cheer for.

                      2. Qaiss
                        • 8 Years
                        5 years, 7 days ago

                        I'm not your mate, my comment was originally just for a laugh. Stop crying. I know you're depressed cause Ole is at the wheel but don't take it out on me

                      3. Nightcrawler
                        • 5 Years
                        5 years, 7 days ago

                        Next time when u post a thing for a lugh make sure its funny mate

                      4. SAUCY SALAH
                        • 7 Years
                        5 years, 7 days ago

                        **SHOTS FIRED**

                      5. Qaiss
                        • 8 Years
                        5 years, 7 days ago

                        Next time when you post, why don't you use correct grammar? If you actually went to school instead of fiddling over your Fantasy team and watching Solskjaer documentaries, you would then be able to 🙂

                      6. SAUCY SALAH
                        • 7 Years
                        5 years, 7 days ago

                        **FRAG THROWN**

                      7. Nightcrawler
                        • 5 Years
                        5 years, 7 days ago

                        All your schooling and still takes u 5 lines to make a point

                      8. Qaiss
                        • 8 Years
                        5 years, 7 days ago

                        I used 4 lines there. That's what I mean, you can't count either. Go to school!

      2. Cok3y5murf
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 days ago

        Has no relevance in FPL

      3. Miniboss
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 7 days ago

        You’re playing this game wrong if that’s what you’re concerned

        1. Qaiss
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 7 days ago

          What's wrong is thinking a game is more important than how your team does imo, that's what's wrong. But anyway 🙂

          1. Cok3y5murf
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 7 days ago

            What's wrong (and childish) is thinking captaining a Spurs player in a game makes you any less of an Arsenal fan

            1. Qaiss
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 7 days ago

              My comment was originally just for sort of a laugh.. People like you obviously take this a bit too serious.. Had a rough day? Did you captain Aguero or something?

              There's nothing childish about that, what's childish is getting a wee bit upset over FPL points like you clearly do.

          2. Nightcrawler
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 7 days ago

            Youre cintradicting yourself here. How do u know he values the game more? If he captains a spurs player but wants him to fail its the opposite of that.

    2. Postman Ty
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Assist on queue.

  7. ZeBestee
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    What are the chances of Trossard starting against Norwich?

  8. Pedram
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    Have faith Tammy/Mount owners, still 45 minutes to go.

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      They won't play the full amount.

    2. My name is an echo
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      big time, also time for a Burnley comeback. Chelsea do also concede a lot

    3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      True dat

      Mount Assist for Tammy goal or vice versa & they’re back to being the golden boys again

      Fine lines

    4. Chalobah's Witness
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Don't think he'll be on the pitch for 2nd half.

    5. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Won’t do anything

  9. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    Tammy will get a rest early today. United in the cup mid-week.

    Probably Mount too, although less sure who come on for him/which formation we switch to.

    1. JIMMY TUGGINS
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Pulisic takes Mount's place and CHO comes on wide left.

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 days ago

        Maybe. Mount's position is a bit deep for Pulisic. Did get subbed on for Mount before, but didn't really play in his position.

    2. Rainer
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Both need a full one midweek.

    3. My name is an echo
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      depends how the game is going. I bench Tomori as I was sure Burnley would be scoring in this one

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 days ago

        They've been unlucky not to so far.

      2. Postman Ty
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 7 days ago

        Fancy Burnley more than Ajax?

  10. Nightcrawler
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    What is a Cho

    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      A bench warming point blocker

      1. Nightcrawler
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 7 days ago

        Youre goddamn right

    2. Peter Ouch
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Contemplating haul overnight

    3. JELLYFISH
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Short for Chow mein...a Chinese dish

    4. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Hes gonna come on for Mount at 60

  11. Bat Man
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    The plan has been to upgtade Dilva to KDB all along - should I go ahead tonight to beat price rise?

    1FT, 2.8m ITB
    Pope Adrian
    Soy Tomori Lund Pieters Kelly
    Salah Sterling Dilva Mount Cantwell
    Wilson Haller Tammy

    1. My name is an echo
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      KDB is a season keeper so I'd say do it

      1. Bat Man
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 days ago

        Thanks

    2. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Oh yes

  12. FOO FIGHTER
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    Mount and Tammy slowing down my points progress. If they blank again then both are out. Wasn't keen on CHE double up and not keen on Tammy. Got Tammy in and no points so far.

    1. My name is an echo
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Vardy, Madisson, Sterling all only scored in the second half. 45 mins to go

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Tammy is good. Mount new position me not like it

    3. TAT
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Tempted to get rid of both now. OR is dropping badly, and I need to do something drastic.

    4. KDB4PREZ
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      No city and no Chelsea for you then? Could be a long season pal

    5. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      For their price, will you get any better?

  13. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    30 odd points for Willian today and the last 5 games. Likes BAPs. An option

    1. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      *in total I meant...!

    2. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Frank has said that he is our best player

  14. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    I love watching our new Chelsea team. The players have a freedom to do what they like, they aren’t stuck in a strict playing style.

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Even Sarri has given up the strict style this season.

    2. Nightcrawler
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Thats not a good thing. Teams without discipline dont do that well. Mourinho and contes chelsea had a strict style and were league winners. This chelsea side wont win a thing

      1. ChelseaGuy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 days ago

        Not in that sense mate. Strict in the sense of attacking fluidity
        Like City has for example

    3. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      The style Abramovich always wanted to bring at Chelsea

  15. Lord of Ings
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    Why was Fredericks benched guys? Anyone? Was he dropped?

  16. ChelseaGuy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    Wilson still has better xG than Vardy?

    1. Kun Tozser
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Flawed stat

      1. ChelseaGuy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 days ago

        Well it did make me take Wilson over Vardy 2GWs back

  17. Dakers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    Pope Mount Abraham.

    Going well then!

    1. Dont_Win_Friends_With_Salah…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Likewise

      1. My name is an echo
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 7 days ago

        Snap. Loads of time though. Vardy only had a goal at HT last night

    2. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Same

  18. Dont_Win_Friends_With_Salah…
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    Pope and Mount to Gazzaniga and Pulisic too knee jerky?

    1. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Yes

  19. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    If you had to prioritise bringing in 1 of these, which would you get??

    A....vardy

    B...sterling

    Thanks

    1. Kun Tozser
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Vardy

    2. the Penman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Arguably Vardy. You can get points elsewhere for a 12m mid...

  20. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    Which should be on the chopping block if you own Chelsea triple attack (HO/Ab/Mo)? I will most likely have to give it one more week anyway

    1. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Cho, not nailed

  21. have you seen cyan
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    Mount is scoring this week

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      He's got about 15 minutes to do it

  22. Lord of Ings
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    Why was Fredericks dropped? Anyone?

  23. rodragon
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    Aguero replacement? Have vardy and tammy

    1. Kun Tozser
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Auba or Jimi

    2. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Auba

  24. Jolly Good
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    Mount -> Hudson Odoi -> Pulisic ... Chelsea becoming like Man City, hard to judge which mid to take

    1. Royal5
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      This. Add Leicester.

  25. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    Eurghhh, Connolly on my bench, anyone the same?

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Connolly Janmaat Soy

      My DGW bench boost won't beat this 🙂

    2. The Train Driver
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Yup, can only hope for Mane or TAA no show right now, won't happen...

    3. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      No, played Connolly over King, don't always go with the price. Reasonable week, 52 so far, no Leicester.

  26. Snooze ya lose
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    2 frees, Otamendi and Barnes to Mendy and Connolly?

    Pope (Heaton)
    Taa, Otamendi, lundstrom, dunk (kelly)
    Mane, sterling, kdb, mount (cantwell)
    Wilson, Tammy (Barnes)

    1. Kun Tozser
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Wilson to Vardy probably a better move

    2. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Gd call. Can put Rico in for Otamendi

  27. gercasey
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    The constant chanting from the burnley fans is absolute torture!

    1. how now brown cow
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Volume control. No need to thank me.

      1. gercasey
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 7 days ago

        lol well played sir

  28. have you seen cyan
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    wheres Emerson is he injured again? I thought he was fit to start

    1. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 7 days ago

      Alonso's place to lose i reckon.

  29. Hy liverpool
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    Willian yc

  30. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 7 days ago

    Willy yellow