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Mount starts as Alonso and Azpilicueta miss out for Chelsea

Mason Mount (£6.8m) has come through his injury concern to start Chelsea’s Gameweek 12 meeting with Crystal Palace.

The midfielder sustained an injury against Ajax midweek but keeps his place in the line-up, although it is unclear which role he will play this afternoon.

Mount could either be in the central midfield trio of a 4-3-3 or as the number 10 in a 4-2-3-1.

His return to fitness means that Callum Hudson-Odoi (£5.9m) stays on the bench for a third Premier League match in a row as Christian Pulisic (£7.4m) and Willian (£7.2m) start on the flanks.

However, the most surprising news from Stamford Bridge is in the full-back areas.

Emerson Palmieri (£5.5m) starts at left-back with Marcos Alonso (£6.3m) absent from the matchday squad.

Meanwhile, club captain Cesar Azpilicueta (£5.9m) drops to the bench to allow the incredibly promising youngster Reece James (£5.0m) to start at right-back, just days after scoring an important Champions League goal.

That means that Fikayo Tomori (£4.8m) and Kurt Zouma (£4.7m) retain their places at centre-back.

Roy Hodgson looks to have reverted to 4-4-2 following their 2-0 defeat to Leicester last time out.

Andros Townsend (£5.6m) comes in for Jeffrey Schlupp (£5.5m) to play on the left side.

The formation also looks capable of playing of switching to a 4-3-3 to match up Chelsea if need be, with Townsend able to push forward and join Wilfried Zaha (£6.7m) and Jordan Ayew (£5.1m) in attack.

Crucially, Martin Kelly (£4.1m) is on the bench for the fourth match in a row with James Tomkins (£5.0m) and Gary Cahill (£4.5m) preferred at centre-back, the latter making a return to Stamford Bridge after seven years there as a player.

Chelsea XI: Kepa; Emerson, Tomori, Zouma, R James; Kanté, Kovačić; Pulisic, Mount, Willian; Abraham.

Crystal Palace XI (4-4-2): Guaita; van Aanholt, Cahill, Tomkins, Ward; Townsend, Kouyaté, Milivojević, McArthur; Ayew, Zaha.

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  1. TheDragon
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    As a Pukki, Abraham (c), Mount, CHO owner it’s fair to say it could be going better!

    Red arrow guaranteed before the 3pm kick offs is a new low

    1. TheBrazilianRonaldo
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Could all change second half. BUT it is Palace - 4th best away record in prem this year or something daft

    2. Another Hoops
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Tbf it could be going better but looking at the fixtures you did the right thing playing them. Plus its only HT at Chelsea, not like the game is over.

      I would have captained Tammy if he hadn't let me down twice already this year and my new-love of watching my captain playing on TV (I don't have BT but I got Sky) made my decision easy this week.

    3. Regin
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      U should have had tomori instead of cho. Triple attack is excessive. Cho will def get a cameo.

      1. TheDragon
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Brilliantly helpful - thanks

        1. The Ejiptian King
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          lol

        2. Maddamotha
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          How do you expect help after the deadline? He is right. Dont be so salty.

  2. ToooooooOon
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Howay man Tammy get cracking

  3. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Still behind the sofa as I didn't captain Tammy.

    1. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Come out, no need to be scared, chelsea have been dross.

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Watching eagerly as a not captained Tammy only owner, love how disgusting palace play when it works for me

    3. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Great decision. Palace not captaincy material

    4. Another Hoops
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      If he scores 1 i'll be happy, just as long as he doesn't go wild.

  4. DF
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Here....you know when you get a call on your mobile asking about an accident you had last year....they can't do any damage just by being on the phone. Can they? I've just enjoyed trolling the fella for 3 mins and now I'm panicking that he's got all my details..

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

      Never give them your details. if you are going to troll them give them fake details

      1. DF
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Well yeah. I didn't really kill 3 people and didn't really think they may have been dead already and I wasn't driving a Porsche...but he can't have hacked my phone just by being on the phone is what I meant?

        1. The Ejiptian King
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          What kind of technology do you think they have?!

          1. DF
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Like magic stuff off the telly?

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      They can hurt you from a phone call. Keep it at a distance from your face when talking or they'll get you
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNEUbQ3T7tM

      1. Pacer.
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        +10

    3. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Seems like you're the one being trolled

      1. DF
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        That's exactly what's happening. Don't feel very clever at all

  5. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Cahill thriving in this system.

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Bus you mean 😉

  6. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Well that was rubbish.

    Sort of game PVA scores a late winner.

  7. 7shadesofsmoke
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Eeeeeeeppp!

    Mount starts, that means Lord of Lunder-stram might stay on my bench.

    Please Lord, have mercy on my soul

    1. Pacer.
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Lundstram will do nothing today. He's not superman

      1. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        How dare you utter those words..

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

        Exactly. So only a six pointer then :p

      3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        No that Spurs defence has been solid af

  8. Am sorry to say again it�…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Tammy to be subbed at 65 for Bats

  9. Amey
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    CHO will come on right ?
    Hope he gets a return 😮

    Bdw Zaha looks IN for a RC 😀

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Yaaa

  10. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    How was this chosen for TV over our game vs spurs 🙁

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      One 0-0 over another

    2. Tasty Jerk
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Tottenham v Sheffield Utd is the live 15:00 TV game over here.

    3. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      chelsea are a big club

    4. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Derby

    5. theodosios
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      it will be practically the same match

    6. Mikeharbrw
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Two teams in the top half of the table rather than one

    7. Regin
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      In india many matches are shown. In uk it isn't?

      1. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        1500 (3pm) kick-off games are not shown so as to not take away from the atmosphere in the stadiums (if all games were on TV less fans would go to the games - especially in bad weather) so overseas such as in India, Dubai, US etc the TV rights are different because it's not like those fans would be going to the games anyway.

        1. Zenith UK
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          To add to this, it's like a lot of online streams that show PL games you'll find can legally get away with showing the game so long as no PL trademarks are used (that's the real thing that causes them issues for being taken down)

        2. Regin
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Didn't know this. Then u all stream it?

          1. Zenith UK
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Nope, I find myself sitting where I am right now most weekends... At work, with website blockers and all sorts... It's depressing AF. BBC website and you guys are my lifeline to the games.

        3. Tasty Jerk
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Yep, we get live TV 15:00 kicks off here in Europe as well every week - softened the blow of having to leave the UK at least

          1. Zenith UK
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            What made you move overseas mate?
            I've been contemplating relocating. Australia or Singapore for me given my career background

            1. Tasty Jerk
              • 11 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              Denmark, because of the wife - but great work balance/quality of life here. Australia/Singapore sounds great as well though so all the best if you make the move - would always recommend the experience of living.working abroad where ever it is 🙂

              1. Zenith UK
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 4 months ago

                Oh nice. I heard it's lovely out there (pricey beer if I hear correctly?).
                I have two contacts in Singapore and a couple in Australia (but not where I'd go in Aus). Cheers for the feedback! 🙂

  11. Another Hoops
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone got an opinion when the best time to use the bench boost chip?

    Typically I try to wait for a double game week but it requires a lot of effort getting the players in and then wanting to get them out a few weeks later.

    1. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I might actually use it GW15 rather than saving for a double this year.

      1. Another Hoops
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Wow that's when I'm looking at potentially using it gw 15. My only concern is having Lowton v City and I'm thinking about bringing JWP as a 5th midfielder v Norwich at home.

        1. The Ejiptian King
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah, I was thinking about it the other day and noticed the fixtures I'll have, only problem is I need a second keeper and Pope has city.

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Shergar system g/w1.

    3. theodosios
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah, don't be obsessed with DGWs. I kept my chips for DGWs last two seasons and got less points then many guys using it in a SGW.

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

      Always in a DGW, ideally with a wildcard to either setup for it or revert after it (depends on how the DGWs fall). Last year yes this strategy didn't work due to all the obvious players blanking, but it's still the right thing to do.

      1. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        I still hate Watford for that.

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

          And Brighton. (C) Dunk they said.

    5. twoplustwo
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I play it when I get a full bench of good fixtures; the DGW just causes too many issues.

  12. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    As a Tammy and Mount owner is like to see palace score. Too many with Tomori etc.

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      see if they can manage a shot first mate

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        OG can be handy 😛
        Cue in Tammy

        1. EMBOLOFAN
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          dont even say it

    2. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      As a TMT owner, i would like you to be disappointed 😉

    3. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Yes please. No jam

  13. Zenith UK
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    This is going to sound so silly (not watching the game - but from the sounds of things Palace are sitting deep giving Chelsea the ball)... so how would you react if your team were Chelsea (or in their position) and your team said; ya know what, sod this, dropped off five yards, kicked the ball to the Palace 'keeper and said "come on... have a go" to open the game up a bit more (which from the sounds of things would benefit them more than Palace).

    1. Bruce Lee
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      A lot of teams do the tactic of waiting for the opposition to make a mistake and it is so boring to watch

      That's why I like Pool - they just go for it no matter what - in attack or defence

      1. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Such as Palace that's what I mean. Could you imagine if you was watching a game and the attacking side got so fed up of a team camping their 18 yard box they just kicked to them backed off a bit and said come on, let's play.

        I mean I'd be baffled but if it stopped teams like City/Liverpool/Chelsea (in this instance) keeping teams boxed in and it being boring as anything to watch I'd love it! haha!

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      ...

      1. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Use your words...

    3. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      He'll just launch it to the Chelsea CBs, pointless.

      1. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        😀

    4. F4L
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      probably more likely to end up 0-0 in that case

      1. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        As opposed to the 0-0 we're heading to right now? At least if Chelsea gave up the ball and made Palace come up the pitch they'd have some space to play in behind once the ball is recovered. I also think that as the teaming camping in their own 18yard box you'd be so humiliated that a team had just given you the ball because you're that content in sitting back as professionals you'd be inclined to come out and try and punish that sort of humiliation?

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          I don't think they would be embarrassed. Its all hypothetical, but the Palace team has been sent out there to a job in a certain way, they wouldn't alter their tactics unless they go 2 behind.

          Park the bus has just proven to be too effective in recent years for the lower teams not to do it.

          1. Zenith UK
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            That's what I mean, so imagine Mount just got the ball, said eff this and kicked it to Cahill and said, come on lad, show us what you've got and all the Chelsea players take a few steps back. As Palace surely you can't just kick the ball back and say "no thanks, boss said to sit in the 18 yard box" I know it's extremely unorthodox but some teams just can't break down teams like Palace when they camp out for the day.

            1. F4L
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              you know what i'd love to see it happen 😀

              1. Zenith UK
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 4 months ago

                Imagine? I just saw this on BBC website;

                "Fikayo Tomori and Kurt Zouma are 10-15 yards inside the Palace half. Palace are camped in and they can't get out."

                This is exactly my point. I'd be humiliated if a team literally gave me the ball and told me to play in front of 30,000 let alone a live game to millions.

                Nevertheless, go ol' Tammy scored 🙂

  14. Bruce Lee
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Score check?

    1. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      2 from 2

    2. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      3 (-4) from 3

    3. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      -3. 😀

    4. 1zverGGadeM
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      3/3
      Zaha, Mount and Tammy

      1. 1zverGGadeM
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Tomori kindly smiles from my bench

    5. Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      3 from 3

    6. Sailboats
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      2 from Tammy and Mount

    7. FER FUSCH AKE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      3

    8. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      1 from 1

      1. Fudgy
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        2 from 2 even lol

    9. Gizzachance
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      3 tomori, Tammy, Mount

    10. The_Fish
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      -2

    11. Tempestic
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      -6 from 2

    12. Lokako
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Damn braggers!!!

  15. F4L
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Willian looks more involved this week playing with James, doesn't have to provide all the width.

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      He must be a nightmare to play against in 5-a-side

  16. fr3d
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Mount’s returns have fallen off a cliff, his price has peaked and City away next.
    Perfect time to get rid

    1. Pacer.
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Before West ham, villa and bournmouth at home in the next 4 then?

      I'll be benching him

      1. fr3d
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Looks like a classic 3, 5 and 1

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Entirely different type of game. I fancy Chelsea to score more goals vs City than against Palace.

      Benched him for this one.

      1. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Possibly because he was flagged not because he wouldn’t get points.

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Yep, really didn’t expect him to start after picking up a knock on Wednesday. That said, Palace are always solid.

    3. Pacer.
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      He's had 2 blanks in 6. I think you might be being a bit silly over a 6m player

  17. hueycho
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Tammy hasnt been producing lately, doesnt take enough chances as a forward and might have to get rid after this gameweek

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

      Nah, he's just at home.

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      He got 12pts last GW...

      Is it 45 mins against a resolute deep Palace block that's putting you off? Good luck finding better value elsewhere.

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

      Nonsense

  18. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Have Vardy, Abraham and Aubameyang for next GW. New template?

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      For 2 GW’s yes

    2. Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Have them this week. Hoping for 5-4 Arsenal v Leicester 😀

      1. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Sorry, 4-5*

      2. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Could well be! Good luck

    3. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      That's the old one?

    4. The_Fish
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      No

    5. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      had them since GW8 🙂

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        It’s all about timing 😉

    6. fr3d
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      If Emery is jobless, yes

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Wouldn’t mind Moutinho in before the Southampton game!

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          *Mourinho

    7. Pacer.
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Same

      MMM
      A V A

      Very satisfying look to my attack. I choose my players according to that system now and it's more successful than FFS advice

    8. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I do kinda want Auba for the next 3 but I can't get rid of Jimi after just putting him in.

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        I should’ve got Deulofeu really before the Norwich game but missed that train. Hoping the Auba Express is along shortly.

    9. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Auba is the man to have IMO

    10. Little fekirs
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I’ve had that for the last 2 weeks.

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        You little fekir

  19. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Seems like it is time to get Palace defence?

    1. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      After Liverpool definitely

    2. El Matador
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Pva

    3. Gizzachance
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Looking at Kelly to Cahill
      Some decent fixtures after pool game

    4. The Mighty Hippo
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      PVA is always a good FPL player, it's just that he's a bit pricey when there are a lot of value defenders around.

  20. Fudgy
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    This game needs the bat man

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      CHO

      1. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        +1

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

    Palace haven't kept a clean sheet away from home this season. Hardly the defensive brick wall people make them out to be

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      yeah this is more down to Chelsea just not moving the ball quick enough. The same happened against Newcastle

    2. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Dealing easily with chelsea at the moment

    3. Pacer.
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      There's some weird bizzaro world thing going on with people big upping palace and knocking Tammy and Mount form

    4. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      5th best xgc away

  22. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Tammy glad he was off

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

    Get willian off

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Ban

  24. Bada Bing
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Tammy probably getting hauled off around the hour mark for Batsman (or maybe even giroud). Captain fail, what a great way to start an FPL week.

    1. Bada Bing
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      This post didn't age well, but I'm glad to be wrong! 🙂

  25. JBG
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    1-1 score with Mount (Abraham assist) and Palace player who isn't Kelly, with the goals is ideal for me here.

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

    OMG Abraham

  27. El Matador
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Tammyyyyyyyyy

  28. Lecky Legs FC
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Willian assist

  29. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    TAMMY

  30. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Boom