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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. FPL_Devil
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Mahrez and Kevin start!

  2. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Pep starting his Semi Final team.

    All the main boys start.

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

    KdB starts

  4. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Ugh wish I went through with Salah to Mahrez

  5. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Knew Foden to Antonio for a hit was worth it.

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Sort the link out.......

    2. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Why didn’t you do it?

  6. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Ederson, Kevin & Raheem lets go!

  7. TomSaints
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Few full strength side

    1. TomSaints
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Foden benched, please stay there

  8. Duke Silver ☑
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Did not expect to see Mahrez starting.

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Same

    2. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I had to pray to get him to start.

  9. Ange Ball
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Salah and Pulisic blank kept faith with them not bringing in Antonio this how they repay owners.

  10. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Mahrez ... check
    KdB ... check

    Woo-hoo!

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

      What about next GW?

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

        Silva and Foden?

  11. Greek Freak
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Crap, I'm off to buy a sofa.

  12. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Looks like Willian already got his new contract

  13. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Silva and Foden to play midweek then

  14. Bruce Lee
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Masvidal or Usman?

    1. Party time
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Gamebred! No brainer

      • Athletic Dildao
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Usman.

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Mahrez 60’ Riyad!

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

        60 seconds is optimistic.

        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          I'd pay good money to last that long.

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

            😆

      2. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        58 minutes today

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Anyone notice Pep using Bilva in the middle more this year?

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Ideal replacement for David Silva. Not exactly the same type of player, but Bernardo is neat, moves the ball quickly and can beat an opponent with his skill.

    4. Duke Silver ☑
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Foden against tired legs

      1. Duke Silver ☑
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Also, Foden against Bournemouth 😀

    5. MGD
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Why Mahrez instead of Foden...

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

        Mahrez to get his trademark 57 minutes, then Foden against tired legs

        1. MGD
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Hopefully, annoyed that my rival always wins those 50/50

      2. Grounderz
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Because it’s the Pep roulette.

    6. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Mahrez to Pulisic and Jimenez to Giroud looks good for next GW

      1. potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        It did about an hour ago. But this audition is appalling

    7. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Looks unlikely I'll get those Kiko points this week, but I am more than happy if KDB & Mahrez absolutely smash it out the park.

    8. Kodap
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      5 points from 3, unbelievable return so far...

    9. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Sold Mahrez so pretty much confirms a haul.

    10. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Sheffield United are going to make this gameweek even worse and keep a clean sheet aren’t they?

      1. Athletic Dildao
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        They've killed me the past few gws

    11. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Garcia worth a cheeky punt.

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

        It's either 90 or nothing, so he should turn out to be good value. I have him atm.

    12. OverTinker
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      F*k no Foden ;/74£:!&/‘bd

      1. Grounderz
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        God bless your keyboard.

    13. Kodap
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      If Pulisic has been taken off, does that mean he’s likely to start against Norwich?

    14. JJO
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      And who to now get for FH next gw from City?

      1. el polako
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Foden Silva and KDB

        1. JJO
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          You think KDB will play again?
          And not sure if I have more then 2 mid spots
          Was hoping Jesus will be on bench today

      2. JJO
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Fodden + which 2?

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

          Foden Jesus and Dilva.

      3. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Ederson KDB and whoever play 60min or less?

      4. Duke Silver ☑
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Depends on minutes today but Foden should start against Bournemouth.

      5. Sid1891
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Dilva

      6. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Foden, D. Silva and whichever one you think starts from Mahrez/Sterling/KDB

        1. JJO
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Not sure I will have 3 mid spots

    15. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Foden essential for BOU.

    16. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Which 2 out of Willian, Pulisic and Giroud would you have vs NOR?

    17. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Jesus is getting a weird amount of minutes. Starts every game

      1. el polako
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Pep is keeping the faith.

      2. Grounderz
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        He is the only striker.