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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. KGFC
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Chelsea plan to keep playing square and back passes for next 30 minutes?? Surprising they aren't going for more

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

      3 points is what matters

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

        Managers need to think about us FPL managers too 😛

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

          Yes, they are very selfish.

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      they seem content with what they have yes

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

        Sad as a Willian owner 🙁

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

      Yes

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

        Sigh

  2. In a Rush
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I need to sacrifice ddg to get greenwood alongside Bruno and martial.
    Which keeper for the rest of the season?
    I keep looking at Pickfords fixtures but then it’s Pickford would like to go cheap with Martinez but fixtures aren’t good.

    Any thoughts appreciated cheers

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

      Ederson

      1. In a Rush
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers looked at Ederson city do have great fixtures he is expensive though

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

      Pope or martinez

      1. In a Rush
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah would like Pope but looking at a differential to my ml leader or is it a good idea to block in that position

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

      Want to know this too. Cant bring Greenwood in because useless DDG is blocking third ManU spot.

    4. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Don't overthink it, Pope is the top scoring keeper for a reason. The way the BPS works and the way Burnley play, basically assures him of bonus points every time they keep a CS.

    5. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      just ignore fixtures and get Pope in

    6. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Lol, someone considered buying Pickford as an FPL goalie.

      1. In a Rush
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Ha yeah I know I’ve owned him in previous seasons to be fair got me a couple of pen saves

  3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    this is basically a training game now

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

      Hopefully Pulisic gets one more return

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

    Pulisic goal before subbed off please.

  5. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone any idea about PFA Player of Year Awards.
    Been looking online as my little punters club has a pre season predictor side bet on such things as this and league winners etc.
    Sky bet has an odds page with a date on it of 10th july. But I don't see this date anywhere else online?
    Any idea?

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I think it's been cancelled this season

      1. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Surely sky wouldn't be taking bets on it though? And kdss have changed since last week too.

        A bit confusing

        Why would they cancel? Surely could still 'award' without a gathering ceremony

        1. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Odds not kdds

  6. Moose™
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone planning to get rid of Jimenez?

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

      Not me. Wolves want top 4 and they will want to bounce back!

      1. Moose™
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Planning to drop him and get Kane© in..

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

          If it's for free then it might work out for you!

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

        They didnt want it today

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

      Already did

    3. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Looked at it today. But even with 2 mill in bank there is no one to replace him with!!! I have ings and rash (also martial and bisakka so Greenwood a non starter)

      1. Moose™
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Kane© not tempting?

        1. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          0.5 short still. Don't want to spend points so might free up half a mill somewhere. Gonna wait this week as fixtures look good next week for me. Maybe then downgrade mane to do so as will have 2 frees

    4. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Dropped Doherty today and am looking to offload Jimi as well. Then there's Aubameyang...

  7. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    It would be nice if Watford tried to score a goal so that Pulisic can get them on the counter

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

      He's just soooooo good at counter attacks, City game in mind!

  8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    has pulisic touched the ball second half?

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

      nah because he is on the right wing

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        why did he switch?!

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

          really dont know

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

          Because Mariappa with yc switched to left back

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

      Yes, near midfield a couple times

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

      Back on the left now

  9. Oggle22
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Need a pulisic goal for £150 and also fpl points come on lad

  10. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    get giroud and willian off. both slowing everything down

  11. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    A) Mane, TAA, Pope, Laporte, KDB

    B) Salah x2

    Who wins?

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

      A

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

      A and you know it

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

        Not really im hoping for a salah double digit haul

        And kdb laporte benchings.

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

          Sorry its salah +13

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

      Sorry there is a +13 with salah lol

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

        Still A easily

    4. ThisTimeNxtYrRodney
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      If anybody can Mo can.

  12. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Tammy please

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Wynette?

  13. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Heard the commentator say Foster has the most saves of any keeper since the start of last season. To balance the books he has also conceded the most goals.

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      The magic of stats

      There is always the flip side

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

    Mount to Foden for free? No brainer?

    1. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yes. Foden will get more games this season.

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

        Cheers

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

      Absolutely given Mount has 1 goal in his last 23 games.

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

        Hahaha yeah! Cheers!

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

    Anyone ignoring greenwood?

    I have Bruno, martial and maguire....

    Even with 2fts not sure I'm bringing him in....

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

      Ofc, they’ll be plenty of ppl going without him

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

        Myself included

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

      I've DDG Bruno & Greenwood. I'm happy to keep it this way!

    3. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I am. Got AWB, Martial and Fernandes.

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

      Next gw I’m going with Rash, Martial and Bruno. Week after that could see Rash leaving and buying Greenwood.

    5. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I have Rashford Martial Bruno, removing Rashford frees up big money?

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

      He is incredible value. Probably the best value in the game right now!
      But as you have those three UTD players I can see what you mean!

  16. Reddonkeyham 42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Mounts been in my team way to long.

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

      Yeah! Time to move him to Foden!

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

    Pulisic off soon i think

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

      Nah he’s so lively

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

        Needs rest though

  18. Tcheco
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Which team is worse?

    A. Bournemouth

    B. Norwich

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

      Norwich

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

      B obviously

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

      If only Bournemouth could play Chelsea more than twice a season

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

      B
      at least Bournemouth can score

  19. El Presidente
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Really disapointing performance from Wolves today.... and they had 4+ days of rest than Arsenal....

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

    Tammy RLC CHO in

    Giroud Willian Mount out

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

    Tammy RLC CHO on
    Giroud Mount Willian off

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Nice

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

    Mount is so useless from fantasy aspect.

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

      This. Selling him for Foden this week.

  23. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Come onnnnnn Pulisic mate

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

    Pretty boring game I would say.
    Willian goal only positive thing.

  25. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Thank god, Watford has 0 SoT. With Kepa on goal every shoot is a goal.

    Against west ham all 3 on target ended as goals

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

      They’ve had one now but it was from 30 yards out

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Doesnt count from 30 yards 😉

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

    Will Giroud get bonus if he gets winning goal added

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

      same question, doesnt he get 3 extra bps for winning goal? So maybe he gets 1

  27. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Nooooo. Not Kante. With Kepa in goal we will be conceding 5 per game

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

    Pulisic goal incoming !!

  29. Tempestic
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Chelsea annoyingly content with the 2-0

  30. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Dropped Alli for Pulisic. You know what's going to happen now.

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

      No chance. That was the right move.