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Pulisic and Willian the Fantasy focus as Lampard benches Alonso

All eyes will be on Christian Pulisic (£7.1m) and Willian (£7.1m) as Chelsea host Watford this evening.

The American has been the subject of much transfer activity in the build-up to Gameweek 33+ after scoring at least seven points in each of his three appearances post-lockdown.

That has earned him 180,000+ new owners for this round, as Watford come to Stamford Bridge.

Even more Fantasy managers took an interest in the penalty-taking Willian, whose pair of double-digit hauls in Gameweeks 31+ and 32+ convinced 188,000+ to sign him up for Gameweek 33+.

Outside of the attacking midfielders, investment in Chelsea’s starting XI is rather scant by comparison, with the more fashionable options finding themselves on the bench.

Mason Mount (£6.2m) does still shoulder the responsibility of 16.2% managers worldwide and starts against Watford, but the 15.6% owned Tammy Abraham (£7.5m) is named among the substitutes alongside Marcos Alonso (£6.2m).

Those who witnessed Chelsea’s defeat at West Ham last time out will not be too surprised to see the left-back lose his place as he was largely responsible for the winning goal.

Cesar Azpilicueta (£5.9m) moves over to take his place for Gameweek 33+, allowing Frank Lampard to reintroduce Reece James (£4.9m) into the Blues’ starting line-up.

Hardly anyone stands out for Fantasy purposes in the Watford side.

Ben Foster (£4.9m) remains their most popular asset but is still only owned by 3.7% of managers worldwide.

Second-most-fashionable Craig Cathcart (£4.3m) doesn’t even make the starting XI, benched for the second away match in a row.

Chelsea XI: Kepa; Azpilicueta, Christensen, Zouma, R James; Mount, Kanté, Barkley; Pulisic, Giroud, Willian.

Watford XI: Foster; Femenía, Dawson, Kabasele, Mariappa; Chalobah, Capoue; Hughes, Doucouré, Sarr; Deeney.

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  1. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Come on Pulisic and Mount

  2. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    You could have a good fantasy side atm with 90 mil.
    Foden Sakha Greenwood Pulisic. And to a certain extent Grealish Sarr Barnes Mount close also.

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Nketiah and Greenwood With Foden will leave a few bob for the rest.

      1. Says
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Spells Nketiah right, but fails on Saka

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          It was Smith and Jones in my day (smile)

    2. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Agreed.

  3. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Nketiah to Greenwood seems an obvious choice. But it leaves me with benching headaches and more importantly, it takes up my 3rd United slot and makes getting Bruno in very difficult. Chasing and happy with my midfield at present but no Bruno is obviously a major concern. 2FTs. Advice greatly appreciated!

    Patricio
    Maguire, TAA, Aurier
    Salah, KdB, Foden, Martial, Pulisic
    Kane, Jimi
    (3.9, Justin, Lascelles, Nketiah)

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I will hazard a guess it will be the most popular transfer. Just did it myself. Too early, but what the hell.

    2. Puncheon Guly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Midfield is a nightmare at the moment, not enough slots, too many options.

      Salah and Maguire to Fernandes and VVD?!

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

    Pope
    TAA Doherty Stevens
    Salah KdB Bruno Martial
    Rashford Jimenez Jota

    A) Mooy -> Foden and bench Jota
    B) Rashford, Jota -> Kane, Greenwood -4

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

    Eyeing up Salah + Jimenez > KdB + Jesus/Vardy for next GW.
    Now just hoping to see Salah 80+ mins tomorrow with Kdb on the bench

  6. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    No TAA?!

    Pope Martinez
    Digne Aurier Soyuncu Holgate Taylor
    Salah KdB Mahrez Martial Fernandes
    Kane Ings Greenwood

    0.7m.

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

      Really like it

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

      Think it should be ok without TAA 5 GWs to go ..,

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I could also play safe and do like:

        Aurier + Mahrez > TAA + Foden.

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

          City is a headache. I haven’t made up my mind on them.

    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      It's a very nice team!

    4. Young Lingard
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Soy or holgate >> Eric Garcia

      1. Young Lingard
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        But I do actually like your team
        Trent is a must but you’re right maybe his effect will be diminished by minutes
        GL

      2. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Maybe... I'm unconvinced though. City's defensive stats have not been good. Believe it or not they have the 2nd worst xGC in the league since the restart up to GW 32. Higher than Norwich, Villa and even Bournemouth. Only SHU have been worse.

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

      worried about Soys fixtures?

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Soy is in there for just 2 reasons.

        I need cover for GW 35 when Everton play Wolves away. He conveniently has Bournemouth away. By that point I can use a transfer to move him to someone to maneuever for Bench Boost in 37 or 38.

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

      Dream team

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

      Ings to Connolly and one of your defenders to TAA and you’re gold

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

        Possibly Soyuncu

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          I like Ings though. Was planning to get him in GW 36 anyway so maybe I just get him now, bench him in the next two for Greenwood and then play him 36-38.

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

            Ok, I’m that case I’d be tempted to see if I could swap Digne to TAA using Pope, Aurier and Soyuncu downgrades.

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

              *in that case

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

              Get a Wolves defender possibly

              1. Camzy
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                3 years, 9 months ago

                Would rather Garcia over a Wolves defender. I think Digne is the best defender to pick for the run-in considering fixtures and form. Even more than TAA. So he's in. I can shuffle around to get TAA if I have to.

                Mahrez > Foden being a huge money saver for instance.

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

                  Fair enough, I like the sound of that. Contrary to mass belief on here I fancy Foden to start all if not the large majority of remaining games to aid the Silva transition ready for next season.

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

    Can we just not be beat by Kepa being bad today? Please?

  8. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Early thoughts on Jimmy out for Kane for a hit?
    Team would look like this

    Pope
    TAA Doherty Holgate
    Salah KDB Fernandes Martial
    Kane Vardy Greenwood

    (McCarthy Taylor Lascelles Guendouzi)

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      No.

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        You reckon Jimmy will step up? Or don't like Kane?
        Think it could be a nice differential in my ML!

        1. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          He could stepup. I watched Kane v United and Sheffield, not great. But main reason is -4.

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      yes

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers!

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

      Yea

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks 🙂

    4. Sid1891
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Worth watching the game before transfer to pass eye test

      Btw
      Thanks for suggesting Auba Grealish to Greenwood Salah

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        You are very welcome mate!

  9. Baron Penguin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    My knee is jerking. AWB and Jota to VVD/Robbo and Greenwood. Put the beer down, and log off.

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Sounds good tho!

  10. Right In The Stanchion
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Giroud I need two goals from you today. Thank you very much

    1. KDB4PREZ
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Goal and assist I’ll take

  11. KGFC
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Willian pls score a Hattie... My FH going down the drain fast :-(...

  12. tucaoneo
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    This Martinez guy is really something. Outscores DDG constantly. Shame I never have the balls to play him.

    1. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      truedat

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yep same here

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

    Best defender for £5.1m or less?

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

      Holgate or Burnley lad..Taylor I think

    2. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Saiss
      Aurier
      Baldock

  14. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Pulisic dangerous

  15. HollywoodXI
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Watching the MU game back and I feel very fortunate that my three players (Fernandes captain, Martial and Greenwood) have scored so well in comparison to the other popular pick, Rashford. The VAR decisions really could’ve gone the other way with Fernandes goal ruled offside and Rashford’s goal (AWB assist) given. Unlucky Rashford owners.

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

      Yeah, everyone else in my ML have Martial, I have Rashford. Last 3 weeks Martial have outscored Rashford. Doesnt feel right at all. And those 2 assist from Martial, very lucky owners.

      1. HollywoodXI
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Just very unlucky mate. It’ll be Rashford’s turn next week!

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

          Have been waiting his turns last two weeks. Also have captained him to get my ML lead back. Not gonna happen anymore.

  16. Clintymints
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Umm this week isn't going to well at the minute :O

    Hopefully Christian can pick it up a bit

  17. Sid07
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Rashford + guendz to greenwood + mahrez for 3-5-2

    1. Sid1891
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Good idea
      Also depends on Mahrez minutes and Pep ideas of first 11

  18. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Pulisic looks lively and dangerous - have an awful feeling he is going to be one of those players who flatters to deceive a bit. Hope not.

    1. KDB4PREZ
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah he did that to me for sure earlier in the season

  19. lordkippe
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    noob question. On Live fpl rank it stands players played out of 12 and not 11. Is player number 12 the captain ? or ?

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yes.

  20. Homer21
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Odds on either KDB, Foden or Son not getting a minute tomorrow/monday?

    Asking for a friend who has Greenwood 1st on bench!

    1. KDB4PREZ
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Pfff you don’t deserve his points buddy

      1. Homer21
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Mmmmm

    2. Victor6359
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yip think you’ll be ok

  21. Sid1891
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Think I’m gonna un Mount with 3mil spare

    A Mahrez
    B Martial
    C Son

    Thanks

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      C with Bournemouth next

      1. Sid1891
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers for that

    2. Rik Waller
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      *dismount

      1. Sid1891
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        True
        Misplaced my vocabulary

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

    Le Donk costs Puli an assist

  23. Stormbringer22
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Money no issue as I am on a wildcard, who would you have along Bruno and Martial
    A. Rashy
    B. Greenwood
    C. AWB

    1. Jones Town
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

    2. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

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

      B

    4. Sid1891
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

    5. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Is Greenwood gonna get regular minutes is the question... The kid deserves them!

    6. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

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

    Best doherty or patricio replacement ??

    1. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Keep Doherty, get Pope

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

      Wolves at Sheff Utd next and home to Everton...you dont like those CS chances?

  25. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Foster saves from Giroud, would have been Pulisic assist.

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Well done foster

  26. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Cant see Chelsea score tonight

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

      Watford's D is horrible though...

  27. Digital-Real
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Puli should boss the baps, has created two big chances now

  28. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Capoue YC

    Willian FK range

  29. Right In The Stanchion
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I have Dunks 8 pts first sub if Alonso doesn’t come on. Azpilicueta is the kind of player you don’t sub off right?

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

      He is the kind of player who could fill in elsewhere though.

    2. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Azpil could shift to CB

  30. House Frey Wedding Planner
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    What to do for next week?

    Pope Button
    TAA AWB Doherty Aurier Lascelles
    KDB Mane Pulisic Bruno Guendouzi
    Rash Jimenez Nketiah

    1 FT, 0.5itb

    Really wanna wait and see how Mane does tomorrow but there's value in downgrading Rash to Greenwood.

    Thoughts?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Save 100% imo