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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. Homer21
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What a time to get Willian in!!!

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Same

  2. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    We wrote off SHU waaaay too soon

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I didnt. Triple sheffield united defence but one is Lundy and Egan on the bench

    2. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I didn't, they had injuries!

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

      Willian limping

    4. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      no Foden, ffs

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

        BOU > bha

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

      Willy limp

      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Ffs

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

        Looks ok landed funny

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

        You hate to see it.

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

          I prefer it

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

            I’m a big Wood fan, personally

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

      Only got 1 Man City player and he has 97% EO

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

        KDB!

      2. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Can cheer him then 🙂

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

      Azpi wasting Alonso assist

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

      Since ThreeUK sponsored Chelsea they either lose conceding 3 or win by scoring 3.

      Surely should target Chelsea matches as the sponsor want 3 on the scoreboard? /s

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

      Stevens sitter

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

        Thank God.

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

      Stevens nearly with an Alberto finish 😀

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

      Alonso the first player to wear the same number on the front and back of his jersey?

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

        He's gonna be jinx'd forever more as a Chelsea player

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

      Tip: Pour onions and garlic over your veg to liven it up.

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

        🙂

      2. Bartowski
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I really hope veg isn't a euphemism in this 'recipe'

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

          No kink-shaming please

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

        Take a shower

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

        Mais oui

    13. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Egan on my bench for his 2 hauls, and now Stevens 🙁

    14. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      1 pt from 3.

      Going well so far.

    15. Mr Arsenal
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      If SU win against Leicester, I reckon they‘lol get a C1 spot.

      That would be incredible.

    16. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Big L to me. Played Lascelles over Stevens. :/

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        After I told you to play enda?! What an L

        1. Pep Roulette
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          I know mate! My bad!

    17. fplking14
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Triple captain Pulisic against Norwich?

      1. Mr Arsenal
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Tempting but he does blow hot and cold

        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Well he has just been cold, so hot it is

        2. fplking14
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          True but if antonio looked like Messi againt them surely he blows hot. Plus chelsea need to win that game they have Liverpool and Wolves after....

    18. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Very impressed by SHU. They've snuffed Chelsea's threat out almost completely.

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

        Chelsea attack in a 235, Sheffield defend in a 532. Perfect.

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

      Super Sheffield.

      Brilliant performance.

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Amazing

    20. campion201
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Tammy is playing horrendous... Wonder how his form dipped...

    21. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Never been happy to own Willian and Pulisic. Let’s goooo 🙂 class tonight

    22. JJeyy
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      EGAN DOES IT AGAIN

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

        Did he score?

        1. JJeyy
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          I’ll take the clean sheet

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

        Jules Breach put Egan on the bench 3 times too.

        1. JJeyy
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Egan Alonso status of never bench

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

            To be fair, I sold him the night before his run started.

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

      Happy for McGoldrick. He deserves that.

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

        He did, agreed.

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

      ML rival played BB with two Sheff Utd defenders. Odd but genius.

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

      Hell yes.

      Love you Sheffield United.

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

        Dont celebrate too early. Soton are no pushovers.

        We got to capitalize for once after all the opportunities we missed so far to overtake Chelsea

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

          Yeah, for sure, long way to go.

          The semi-final is at a worrying time tbh. Palace just 3 days before. Wonder what Ole will prioritise... Chelsea have 5 days rest!

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

            It could be mayhem for FPL. Then again, All 4 semi finalists have to make decisions.

    26. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      New season target is to stay within the top million, it's good to have goals.

    27. GuillermoDickero
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Great performance by Sheffield that. Really underwhelming from Chelsea. I thought they'd win today so I went willian over Antonio.

      Here's to the inevitable Willian benching at Norwich next week haha

      1. campion201
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        oh no...

    28. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Sterling show now please , what a terrible week 11 from 4 🙁

    29. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Rival (c) KDB I’m shitting it

    30. Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Any chance Hendo can flick himself into the bonuses?

      1. Rains of Castamere
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Was about to ask the same. Rainier about?

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

        Im happy as long as he outscored jammy Pope