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All eyes on Chelsea after disappointing start to Gameweek 23

Many Fantasy Premier League managers are relying on Chelsea assets to bail them out after a disappointing start to Gameweek 23.

With Manchester City largely frustrated by Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon, there is increased pressure on the final three fixtures of the weekend.

As expected Tammy Abraham (£7.9m) starts up-front and is flanked by Callum Hudson-Odoi (£5.3m) and Willian (£7.2m).

There is also a third consecutive start at right-back for Reece James (£5.0m), while Andreas Christensen (£4.9m) and Antonio Rüdiger (£6.0m) are chosen at centre-back.

Newcastle are boosted by a return to fitness for winger Allan Saint-Maximin (£5.4m) who starts in a four-man midfield on the opposite flank to Miguel Almirón (£5.8m).

Newcastle United XI: Dúbravka; Willems, Fernández, Lascelles, Clark, Krafth; Almirón, Shelvey, Hayden, Saint-Maximin; Joelinton.

Chelsea XI: Kepa; Azpilicueta, Christensen, Rüdiger, R James; Mount, Jorginho, Kanté; Hudson-Odoi, Abraham, Willian.

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  1. Rhodes your boat
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    All this time I had jimi then I finally moved for ings... why does this always happen?!

    1. Eat my goal!
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      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I moved him on for kun and capped

      1. Rhodes your boat
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Could’ve been worse

    2. Revival
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      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Luckily all my recent transfers have focused on the upcoming DGW. Meant I kept Jimenez with no spare transfers left.

      1. Rhodes your boat
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Lucky! You holding?

    3. Bun Rab
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      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Did exactly this and on for my 5th red arrow in a row.

    4. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Did you cap him last 2 weeks before you did it? Thats real skill!

    5. Kip
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Same here mate.

      I also benched traore to play alli :/

    6. Snooze ya lose
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      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Sod’s law I believe!

  2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
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    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    What’s the average amount of players and captains yet to play after this game?

      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
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        • 9 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Ah that’s the tab I’m looking for! Thanks mate.

  3. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Joe Linton bar.

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

      the 20+ games without a goal man is getting closer! Hes been inspired by Almiron!

  4. Dr. Agabuse
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Is a Salah or Mane benching too much to ask with my Traore first sub on the bench?

    1. beric
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Id love mane or vardy to not feature

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

        Won’t happen

    2. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Vs United - no chance unless they are ill / injured

    3. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      They will both outscore Traore

    4. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Need a bug to spread.

    5. Snooze ya lose
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      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Stranger things have happened!

  5. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Wonder if its too late to the Kun party..

    1. Flynny
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      He will be rotated shortly when champs league resumes

      1. Eat my goal!
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        • 5 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Might even get rotated midweek

    2. Snooze ya lose
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      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Prob

  6. n14mul
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    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    A bit premature but...has anyone any idea after city's draw, if Liverpool keep winning when could the title mathematically be done?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      11 wins needed, regardless of what Leicester or City do.

      1. n14mul
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        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        But confused.....But if city or Leicester and anyone else drop points surely would mean less wins could be required? I could be completely wrong btw

        1. Rainer
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Of course.

          If City and/or Leicester win all remaining games, Liverpool need 33 points, can reduce...

    2. Party time
        4 years, 3 months ago

        February/ March

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

      Anyone know the potential DGWs for Lei, City, Liv in future weeks?

      Will there be a better opportunity to play the TC down the line...

      1. Revival
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        • 11 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Won't know who gets a blank and DGW till FA cup quarter finals decided. If there is a big DGW in GW37 you most likely want to use benchboost that week. If you want to TC a liverpool player this week feels like the best time to do it.

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

      Williams injured?

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

        Williem

    5. Magic Zico
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      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Been on the road today and disappointed by own decision to bench Gazzaniga and take out Jimmy for Ings ...

      1. Rhodes your boat
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Ouch! Just jimi to ings for me

      2. TheDragon
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Benching Gazzaniga was a fine decision - just extremely unlucky outcome

    6. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Hanley doesn't play and Norwich keep a clean sheet, bloody typical lol

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Because Hanley didn’t play...

        1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Or is it because Bournemouth are toothless lol.

          Still can't believe Wilson hasn't scored yet lol

      2. Old Man
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        • 12 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        The two might not be unconnected

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

        Just like City dont keep CS when Stones plays

      4. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Given that they played a team who can't score goals I wouldn't read too much into it

    7. Hitmonlee
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      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Aurier and Traore on my bench. Hate FPL
      LOL!!

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

      Rashford > Haller FT punt for the DGW?

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Will you use cash elsewhere?

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

          Yes to do Soyuncu > TAA also free

          1. TorresMagic™
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            • 14 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Maybe then.

      2. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Is it worth a punt given the extra fixture is against Liverpool?

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

        Keep rashford. Burnley has a terrible defense, he might score 2-3 goals against them

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

          he also might not play..

    9. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Aguero is virtually nailed right? Going by last week even when Jesus started so did Aguero?

      1. Miguel Sanchez
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        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        It's Pep, no one is nailed

        1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Surely he is if he keeps scoring?

          1. Miguel Sanchez
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            • 7 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            I thought that about Mahrez today

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

            Lol no, rotation galore when CL starts

      2. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        As nailed as Mahrez was for today.

      3. Snevitz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Plays enough not to worry if you have a strong bench. I went for an on form Aguero over owning a Liverpool mid.

      4. Snooze ya lose
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Not at all

    10. pablo discobar
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      24 from 5. Its OK I guess with captain vardy. Casuals seem to be doing v well this week if my work league is anything to go on

      1. TheDragon
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        This season it seems casuals do well every week

      2. Bun Rab
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        17 from 6 with Kdb (c). You'll be ok.

        1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Im 20 odd (-8) from 7

      3. Kip
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        11 from 5 here. Hopefully Vardy(c) can save my sorry ass

    11. jayzico
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      How about this?

      KdB and DCL > Kun and Grealish

      1. Rhodes your boat
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        No

      2. Snevitz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        I wouldn't want to lose KDB, especially if you got him early

      3. Snooze ya lose
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        No way

    12. ceerus
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      A)Kun + Grealish
      B)DCL + Salah

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

        B

      2. Snooze ya lose
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        B

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

        a

    13. Woy_is_back
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Come on James, I want some baps

    14. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      How do I upgrade to Robbo?

      A. Webster
      B. Rico
      C. Kelly

      Are they all even nailed on?

      1. Whazza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Who, not how*

      2. Bun Rab
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Rico. B'mouth terrible atm.

        1. Whazza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Yes! But is Kelly losing his spot?

          1. Bun Rab
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Think its ward he faces so maybe soon yes.

      3. tsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Thought I read some where Kelly may lose his place

        1. Whazza
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          • 11 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Exactly, if true he should be the one to go

          1. tsm
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah after dgw need to wc my bench is in tatters(Kelly,Tomori,Guendozi). Been lucky so far

      4. Snooze ya lose
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Rico

    15. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Which Man City player to lose to get Mané ? Aguero will be rotation risk and KDB you never know how deep he will play

      A KDB
      B Aguero

      1. beetlejuice
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        I’m ditching Aguero

      2. royals forever
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        I’m doing KDB > Salah (already got Mane)

      3. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        There is no right answer

        Just whatever you think is right as both can rack up the points in any one given game

      4. Snevitz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Neither, load up on their defense

      5. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Same problem, thinking to sell Aguero. Thanking him for the 66 points and moving on.

    16. tsm
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      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      How’s Tammy doin have as c but can’t watch game

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Had a few chances, few offsides too.

        1. tsm
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          • 13 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Cheers he’s pushing that’s good 🙂

    17. dshv
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Guys Help

      Jimenez and rico for DCL and VAN. DIJK ?

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Give it a day.

      2. Snooze ya lose
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        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        This

    18. Herman Toothrot
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      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      With City only gaining a point, could Klopp play a similar team that he beat Everton with?

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        No

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

        Has a relatively poor record V Man United in the the league, would want to smash them.

      3. Whazza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        He is not changing the starting line-up today..

      4. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        The PL title race is over

        Only records for Liverpool to aim for going forward

      5. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        no, Liverpool had no game midweek so will be full strenght. Even there next game vs Wolves is not until Thursday so no need to withdraw anyone early for a rest too.

      6. Sun Jihai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Nah. Maybe save that for the West Ham game imo.

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

        Unlikely, Liverpool fans would love to beat Man U

    19. joersherman
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Need to lose Jimi or Maddison to get Salah this week - was leaning towards losing Jimi - still the best plan?

      If I want to lose Maddison I'd have to do it tonight with Salah rising

    20. Totalfootball
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Hey guys ,
      For within 6 mil range ,
      DCL or Maupay or a punt on Tosun ?

      1. Bun Rab
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        DCL seems to be the choice. Most shots and best fixtures.

        1. Totalfootball
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Thankyou !

    21. Canary_Kid
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      A) Robbo Sarr KDB Rashford
      B) Robbo Maddison KDB Ings
      C) Marriapa/Williams Salah Maddison Rashford

      Cheers

    22. UnitednationsXI
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      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Thoughts here with 4.8m itb and 2FTs.

      Ryan
      Taa Aurier Zabaleta -- Lundy Rico
      Grealish KDB Martial Salah -- Stephens
      Vardy DCL Ings

      A: Martial >> Mane and carry over FT...as planned
      B: Martial + Rico (dropping in price) >> Mane + Williams/Stephens/Holgate
      C: KDB >> Mane

      1. Bun Rab
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        A for me.

    23. Totti
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      first subs traore 🙁

      any hope mane vardy maddison won't feature tom. ? 🙁

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Slim

        1. Bun Rab
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          to none.

      2. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        2% I'd say

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Quite correct imho

      3. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Food poisoning and flu

        1. Totti
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          diarrhea mate 🙂

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

        Yes... But nah.

      5. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        50/50

      6. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Slim hope but I got Ayew in for Rico no show last week and that was totally unexpected.

    24. AdamJ91
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Worth moving my team around to ditch Gomez to accommodate Salah for a -4? Would mean losing Maddison though but getting a midfielder back around the 6.5m bracket the week after.

      McCarthy - Button
      TAA - Soyuncu - Gomez - Rico - Reid
      Mane - KDB - Maddison - Sarr - Hayden
      Vardy - Ings - Jimenez

      1 FT - 4.9m ITB

      1. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Yes

      2. Bun Rab
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        If you're gonna keep Salah for the great fixtures after then it seems resonable.

      3. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        See if Salah is essential tomorrow.

      4. Baps hunter
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        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Sarr is injured as you know

    25. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Why did so many captain De Bruyne?

      Sheep mentality or?

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

        He hit the post, great save too. He's brilliant player at home. It was a good bet.

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Coin toss between him and Vardy. He was more likely to get at least an assist.

      2. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        He outscored Vardy last GW.

      3. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        My dice said do it

      4. Bun Rab
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Form, Home, Fixture. Good a choice as any.

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

      Was vaguely toying with Haller in for Jimi on a punt. After today I've thought better of it.

      Marhez for Noble might be the only viable option for 4 DGW players.

      1 week obviously - can set back to Richarlison when he's fit.

      Yay or nay?

      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        If you want a West Ham mid then wait for pressers as Anderson is the pick for us since moving to a more central position (don’t expect much though 😆 )

        Snodgrass is in form. 2 goals disallowed in the last two weeks, grabbed an assist today.....

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

          Ta.

          Think the penalty taker isn't a bad bet. I know he's a DMF but Anderson's fitness and Snoddy rotation are main reason for picking Noble.

          1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
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            • 9 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Fair points! Worth a punt....