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Pulisic fit to start as Mount and Giroud are benched for Chelsea’s trip to West Ham

West Ham United entertain Chelsea in the fourth and final Premier League fixture to take place on Thursday.

Kick-off at the London Stadium is at 20:15 BST.

Christian Pulisic (£7.0m) is fit to start, with the American having recovered from the minor calf niggle that forced him off against Leicester City in the FA Cup.

Mason Mount (£6.2m) is benched, however.

While there are a number of changes from that cup quarter-final, there are only two alterations from the side that beat Manchester City in the Blues’ last Premier League outing.

Mateo Kovacic (£5.3m) replaces Mount in central midfield, while Tammy Abraham (£7.5m) gets the nod to lead the line ahead of Olivier Giroud (£6.6m).

David Moyes has also made two changes to the side that lost at Tottenham Hotspur in Gameweek 31+.

Mark Noble (£5.0m) is replaced by Manuel Lanzini (£6.1m) in midfield, while Angelo Ogbonna (£4.5m) ousts Fabian Balbuena (£4.3m) at centre-half.

Sebastien Haller (£6.8m) hasn’t recovered from injury, however.

Pulisic was the second-most-bought Fantasy Premier League midfielder of Gameweek 32+.

Over 167,000 FPL managers snapped up the USA international following his back-to-back goals against Aston Villa and City.

The Hammers won the reverse fixture 1-0 at Stamford Bridge but haven’t kept a clean sheet since New Year’s Day.

Not one of their starters is owned by more than 2% of FPL managers.


Chelsea XI: Kepa; Alonso, Christensen, Rüdiger, Azpilicueta; Barkley, Kovacic, Kanté; Pulisic, Abraham, Willian.

West Ham United XI: Fabianski; Cresswell, Ogbonna, Diop, Fredericks; Rice, Soucek; Lanzini, Fornals, Bowen; Antonio.

FPL Lessons Learned from Gameweek 32+

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  1. gryffsonofarthur
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Mahrez
    Pulisic
    Willian
    richarlison
    Martial

    Which one?

    1. joelsprylar
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Antonio?

    2. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I'm going Pulisic

    3. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Antonio 😉

    4. n14mul
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      martial or mahrez they have the fixtures

    5. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Martial then Mahrez- wait until tomorrow to see City lineup and how Mahrez plays

  2. ‘Tis the Season
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    That Pulisic wagon/donkey cart was short lived..

    1. Hitmonlee
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      He still looks class (non owner)

    2. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 9 months ago

        That well known fpl rule that if your team loses your two assists disappear

      • Cruz88
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        He has 7, 7, 8 in his last three

      • Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Still walking away with 8 points

      • HNI
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        It just got started..He is immense and at 7mn worth a punt in 3-5-2

        1. n14mul
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          alot of midfield options atm to fit in a 5

      • n14mul
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        how 2 x assist

    3. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Hmm...so Willian or Pulisic on wc?

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

        Pulisic 100 percent

      2. FPL Pillars
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Kneejerk o’clock for Willy

    4. Hitmonlee
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Considering it’s now a case of attack Norwich games I may get Connolly in for next week..
      Will free up good funds for another City asset next week..
      sound good?

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Rather attack Bournemouth games

        1. Hitmonlee
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          I’ve already got 3 Man U

      2. n14mul
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I'm looking at this to for 1 week punt, connoly of maupay??

        1. Hitmonlee
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Depends on budget but Connolly is a better bet as I’ll happily bench him after the Norwich game.
          Maupay a little too pricey to have on the bench

    5. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Pulisic/willian or mahrez is a tough one.
      Chelsea not great defensively so will need to keep scoring goals. OK fixtures.
      Man City score for fun, more rotation though? Better fixtures?

      1. Herman Toothrot
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Mahrez

    6. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Chelsea should forget about Havertz,all money in CB,LB and GK

      1. HNI
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Haveerz will chose Bayern hands down. Kepa has big attitude problem. Wasnt he more expensive than even Allison?

        1. FFSbet.com
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          They payed a lot,think record for GK.
          Just copy Pool with Alison and VVD and they will be ok

          1. AYEW KI-EDEN MEE
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Players of Alisson's and VVD's quality don't exist mate

            1. FFSbet.com
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              They didn't exist 2 years ago either but see what happened.
              Players like Salah and Mane didn't exist too,see them now.

              1. HNI
                • 10 Years
                3 years, 9 months ago

                They are 29 and its takes time. Like I wont be surprised Martial becomes world class at that age...maybe even Maguire next season or so.. 27-29 are footballer wonder years

      2. Mr. O'Connell
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        He won't wanna play in the Europa League anyway. CB and GK are essential for Chelsea. Where's Reece James at atm?

    7. FPL_Devil
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      First good thing David Moyes has ever done for Manchester United:)

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

      Classic West Ham. Always so inconsistent

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I think it was more Chelsea losing that game than west ham winning it.

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

          You're probably correct with that statement

        2. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          This, bad defensive performance

    9. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      So Bournemouth Norwich are definitely gonna get relegated and maybe Villa as well

    10. JJeyy
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A) Rashford Foden
      B) Greenwood Son

      Best option?

      1. Herman Toothrot
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I have Greenwood and Foden

        Yolo

    11. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Wanted to bring Alonso in on FH this week but surely a huge chance of getting dropped now 🙁

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

        The last goal was 100% his fault.

        1. Smurf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Agreed. That poor it could see him dropped I fear.

      2. FPL Pillars
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah wouldn’t bother

      3. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Pulisic and Willian enough from Chelsea

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

      I'm forever blowing bubbles
      Pretty bubbles in the air
      They fly so high
      Nearly reach the sky
      Then like my dreams
      They fade and die.
      Fortunes always hiding,
      I've looked everywhere,
      I'm forever blowing bubbles
      Pretty bubbles in the air!
      I'm forever blowing bubbles
      Pretty bubbles in the air
      They fly so high
      Nearly reach the sky
      Then like my dreams
      They fade and die.
      Fortunes always hiding,
      I've looked everywhere,
      I'm forever blowing bubbles
      Pretty bubbles in the air!
      They fly so high
      Nearly reach the sky
      Then like my dreams
      They fade and die.
      Fortunes always hiding,
      I've looked everywhere,
      I'm forever blowing bubbles
      Pretty bubbles in the air!
      I'm forever blowing bubbles
      Pretty bubbles in the air!

      SCENES !

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        BAN!

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

          Wow ! 😆

          I know you sang along 😉

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

      Another Chelsea loss because of Kepa. God awful positioning on corners, he has literally 0 presence in the box.

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

        He is probably one of the worst keepers in the league to be fair.

    14. Ci Siamo
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Is this worth a hit?

      Auba and Doucoure--> Jesus and Pulisic

      1. Hitmonlee
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Quite possibly

    15. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Happy day for MUN as LEI and CHE stumble?

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        🙂

      2. UnitedFan
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I think Leicester will drop out of the top 4. Toughest fixtures.

        1. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          The form is even concerning

      3. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yes! But Leicester most likely to drop out!

      4. Yank Revolution
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Si!

    16. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Moyes' best managerial result for Man United

    17. Rover
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      3 points separating 4 teams fighting for 2 spots. At both ends of the table. This is going to go down to the wire. Thrilling.

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        And they play each other on the final day

      2. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        And the top 4 fight as well ... nice FPL problem!

    18. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Dcl&sako out for greenwood&willian/pulisic?

    19. Naby K8a
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Is the 3 on the Chelsea shirts how many goals they'll concede each week?

      1. Hitmonlee
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Lol

      2. Hitmonlee
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        The irony

    20. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I kinda like West Ham and Villa so part of me does not want to see them relegated but if it means that Man United pick up Rice and Grealish well then be gone with em. 😛

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Dont think United's getting Rice....

        1. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          He’s coming to chelsea

      2. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        WHU will stay up for sure
        Villa are dead man walking. Although grealish would cost 40m+
        I don't think we'll get him tbh

      3. UnitedFan
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        You rate Rice? I don't have an opinion on him yet to be honest.

        1. Scholes Out For Summer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          He seems like a young Matic who can run more. Definitely a quality player

        2. Ógie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          For a 21 year old playing in that position he has shown great maturity.

          I am not the only that rates him and he was handed the captains armband tonight in Mark Noble's absents which says a lot.Both Declan and Jack are team leaders and United need players with back bone like they have.

    21. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Should I still get rid of Auba?

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yes obviously

      2. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Time for Jesus

    22. gryffsonofarthur
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Lost respect for Kepa the moment he refused to come off in the cup final. Chelsea should have cut their losses.

    23. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Nketiah to Greenwood for a hit?

      1. Herman Toothrot
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Only if you play him

    24. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      If Alonso didn’t score the odd screamer he’d be a bigger laughing than Phil Jones and David Luiz

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        This is probably correct.

      2. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        All time jokes backline:

        Almunia
        Jones - David Luiz - Mustafi - Alonso

    25. Bobby
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Predicted score for son tomorrow?

      1. Herman Toothrot
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        2

        Hendsrson and Egan owner...

    26. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Auba, Barnes & Mount to Greenwood, Salah & Antonio for -8?

    27. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Depending on Son tomorrow, considering two options for a -4:

      DCL, Son, Guendo >

      A) Greenwood, Mahrez, Pulisic
      B) Nketiah, Martial, Pulisic

      Pope, Martin
      TAA, Doherty, Lascelles, Kiko, Simpson
      Salah, KDB, Bruno, XXXX, XXXX
      Rashford, Jimi, XXXX

      I prefer the look of A but I’d have a real dilemma which of those front 8 to bench next GW!

      Thoughts?

    28. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Chelsea drops 6 pts to Westham, 5 pts to Bournemouth, losses to Newcastle, Everton, Southampton

      If we miss out on CL...

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Reckon you will. Wolves and United relentless and easier fixtures. Fingers crossed for you that Citys ban is upheld and a chance of 5th.

    29. Wılly
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      DDG & Nketiah to 5.4 goalkeeper (not Kepa) & Greenwood?

      1. gryffsonofarthur
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Arsenal keeper a nice one to get in and free up funds