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Giroud benched as Willian and Pulisic start at Sheff Utd

Olivier Giroud (£6.7m) finds himself on the Chelsea bench for the Gameweek 35+ trip to Sheffield United.

That will be of huge frustration to his increasing ownership and those looking to him as a differential option.

The Frenchman had scored in each of his last two outings, both of which were starts, but will have to watch Tammy Abraham (£7.4m) lead the line from the sidelines today.

That arguably places a question mark over Giroud’s credentials for the Gameweek 36+ meeting with Norwich, which may have been on the radar for anyone considering a reshuffle of their Fantasy forward line.

Meanwhile, Willian (£7.3m) and Christian Pulisic (£7.3m) remain reliable starters, each one positioned either side of Abraham for the trip to Sheffield United.

The 13.7%-owned Mason Mount (£6.1m) retains his place in the side, making his fifth start from a possible six since the Premier League restart.

Meanwhile, John Lundstram (£4.6m) is on the bench for Sheffield United once again, Chris Wilder opting to keep his central midfield trio the same as Gameweek 34+.

That means further starts for Oliver Norwood (£4.7m), Sander Berge (£4.7m) and Ben Osborn (£4.7m).

David McGoldrick (£5.4m) comes back into the team following a fitness test, forcing Billy Sharp (£5.3m) back onto the bench.

Sheffield United XI (3-5-2): D Henderson; O’Connell, Egan, Basham; Stevens, Osborn, Norwood, Berge, Baldock; McBurnie, McGoldrick.

Chelsea XI (4-3-3): Kepa; Azpilicueta, Zouma, Christensen, R James; Mount, Jorginho, Barkley; Pulisic, Abraham, Willian.

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  1. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone got the number for blankaholics anonymous?

    1. el polako
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      1st thing to do is log off from here before all hindsight gurus start telling you how obvious it was....

  2. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Pulisic off
    Time to get him in next GW (TC)

    1. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Looks juicé

  3. Fergiesarmy
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    So disappointed with my decision making this season. I have gone against so many gut feelings to play safe.
    From going with greenwood 3 weeks ago to wanting to put Antonio in this week but bottled it and played safe.
    Put Greenwood in this week with intentions to captain. 11.29 I changed to salah.
    Also brought Williams in as I felt TAA would be rested. But left Williams on the bench and started TAA as I felt the risk was lesser.

    So many bad decisions have really cost me

    1. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Bad outcomes for sure

      But we’re they actually bad decisions?

      1. Fergiesarmy
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah, sure that's what I just said?

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

    Yes or No ?

    Pulisic -----> Antonio

    1. DMP
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Haller back might push António to play wider.

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

        Knowing Moyes, likely to keep him where he shines.

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Not before Rockstar tweets.

    3. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Is this why you’re in your current OR position?

    4. Geriatric Unathletic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Uhh .NO.

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

      Not unless you also have invented time travel

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

    3 mins till tears.

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

      If you expect your players to be benched. You can't be disappointed.

    2. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Plenty of tears already

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

      This gw was all about Antonio.

      Shame I didn't get him but he wasn't even in the Scout picks team which deserves a refund tbh.

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

        A refund for a membership you don't have in the first place?

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

          Hahahahahahahah

          I'm a cheapskate though

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

        Sorry my bad.

        He was in the scout picks.

      3. Taking the Mkhitaryan
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        This comment thread is gold

    4. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Man United almost definitely get top 4 from here and deservedly so IMO

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

        Werner & Ziyech joining for Europa would be funny.

        United the clear 3rd best team.

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

          They got Bruno at the right time. He's changed the whole landscape.

          Might be awkward for Ziyech and Werner..

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

            the right time was last summer!
            The board ballsd it up then, and only bought him in Jan due to injuries forcing their hand.

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

              They wouldn't have finished higher than 3rd anyway.

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

                Not saying the would or wouldn't, but they would be a lot closer to city.
                Just saying the board thought he wasn't good enough last summer, and injuries forced their.hand in Jan, and even then it was down to the wire.

          2. Team Cruel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Right time would have been last summer. So stupid going into the season with Lingard/Pereira/Mata as the options for no. 10 position

        2. Grounderz
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          😆

      2. Balls of Steel
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Love it... Chelsea in Europe 🙂

    5. gers23
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Just finish this season now please

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

        This

    6. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Jagielka on.

      Chelsea back in with a chance.

    7. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Need big things from Sterling tonight

      90 minutes please Pep, no benchings, no-shows or early baths

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        \o/

      2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        There’s the start

        Now the hattrick

    8. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Add note > 11/07/20 - "Pulisic struggled against a back 5"

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

        Jeckle and Hyde from Sheffield United defence. Imperious some weeks then ****

      2. Balls of Steel
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        As well as the entire Chelsea team!

    9. The Red Devil
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      our GWs been so shite & pep's teamsheet isn't out yet

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

      3 from 2 decent ?

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

        Pretty good.

        What about 3 from 3?

        Salah, TAA and Lascelles

      2. jungle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Not as good as my 3 from 3

    11. wantsharptv
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Anyone heard sterling and KDB benched?

      1. Mr Arsenal
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Only KDB

      2. @persecuted_by_mods
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah some guy spouting crap online

        • Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Sharp tv’s are crap and so is this post

        • George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Where from ?

        • George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          What a load of effing bollox

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

        Basham owners in heaven. Alonso to ruin the CS in the 78th minute

        1. El-Kloppico
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          79min i bet

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

        I’m not sure I can cope if KDB is benched

        1. el polako
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          I can if he stays on it.

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

            Vc mane

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

          Unless you capped its irrelevant. 97 EO

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

            I did

        3. Stupendous
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          It's a game

      5. jason_ni
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Midweek, bench pulisic.. this weekend, puli back in 11, blank and off after 65mins.

        Season goes from bad to worse.

        Foden who I benched him midweek, bound to haul now tonight sitting on my bench.

      6. Duke Silver ☑
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Prepare yourselves, Pep's team sheet is coming.

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

        Sheff Utd giving Kepa a sympathy save.

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

        When will Lampard realize Giroud gives opportunities tp players around him. Tammy just a selfish Buxxer. He has no idea how to bring others into play.

      9. Party time
          3 years, 9 months ago

          OMG

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

            Tell me

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

          No foden

        • Dynamic
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          XI | Ederson, Walker, Laporte, E Garcia, Mendy, Rodrigo, Mahrez, De Bruyne (C), Bernardo, Sterling, Jesus

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

            KDB playing deep!

          2. diesel001
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Mahrez and KDB!

          3. Balls of Steel
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Whoohoo KDB starts

        • EL tridente
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          All the big guns starts!

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

          Your City line-up to take-on Brighton!

          XI | Ederson, Walker, Laporte, E Garcia, Mendy, Rodrigo, Mahrez, De Bruyne (C), Bernardo, Sterling, Jesus

          Subs | Carson, Stones, Zinchenko, Silva, Fernandinho, Otamendi, Foden, Doyle, Palmer

          ⚽️ @haysworldwide

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

          Strong City team.

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

          Kdb playing deep

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

            Captaining?

        • Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Who has Antonio on their bench and started Foden?

        • The Red Devil
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          All big hitters start
          Could be a thrashing on the cards

        • TheDragon
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          As expected from city - shame about Foden though