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Willian and Pulisic keep their places as Chelsea host Norwich in Gameweek 36+

Frank Lampard has rung the changes for Chelsea following their 3-0 defeat at Sheffield United, but it’s mostly good news for Fantasy Premier League managers.

Despite making five alterations to the previous line-up, the Chelsea boss has found a place for Willian (£7.4m) and Christian Pulisic (£7.3m) once again.

The pair have scored 48 and 39 points respectively since the restart and get the chance to extend that impressive run of points from the flanks of the front-three against Norwich.

This time, they are joined there by Olivier Giroud (£6.7m), the former Arsenal man reclaiming his spot from Tammy Abraham (£7.4m), who drops to the bench.

There will be plenty of attention on the Frenchman tonight too, who has four goals in his last five Premier League starts.

The inclusion of Jorginho (£4.9m) for the second match in a row might be troubling to owners of Willian as the Italian has previously taken penalties for the club, but the Brazilian has, of course, scored three since the Premier League returned.

Meanwhile, Lampard has also made changes in defence, handing a first start since Gameweek 32+ to Marcos Alonso (£6.1m) in the place of Reece James (£4.9m) and Antonio Rüdiger (£5.9m) comes in for Andreas Christensen (£4.8m) at centre-back.

Those invested in the Chelsea defence will be encouraged a little by Norwich’s line-up.

The Canaries have scored just once in the Project Restart fixtures and come to Stamford Bridge with this season’s top-scorer Teemu Pukki (£6.4m) on the bench.

Josip Drmic (£5.3m) has been chosen to lead the line with Todd Cantwell (£4.5m), Lukas Rupp (£4.4m) and Onel Hernández (£5.3m) chosen to support from attacking midfield.

That means a place on the bench for Emi Buendía (£6.0m) alongside Pukki.

Chelsea XI: Kepa; Alonso, Rüdiger, Zouma, Azpilicueta; Loftus-Cheek, Jorginho, Kovacic; Pulisic, Giroud, Willian.

Norwich City XI: Krul; Lewis, Klose, Godfrey, Aarons; Tettey, McLean; Hernández, Rupp, Cantwell; Drmic.

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  1. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    2nd half goal Pulisic for 3 BAPS. Lets go

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

      Brace*

    2. Threat Level Midnight
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Wrong lol

  2. TheDragon
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Giroud hattrick one time?

  3. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A lot of people here judging Giroud attempts with his feet during first half

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Yes it is football after all

    2. DandyDon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      All about the head especially with Norwich day so deep. Might be more open 2nd half now they are losing

  4. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Giroud might get 80 odd mins now 😀

    1. Party time
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Hat trick imminent

      • DandyDon
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Switch from Tammy paid off somehow!

    2. T.Henry14
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Does it look like Norwich will score a goal?
      I decided to go with Alonso&Azpili (+Pulisic) over Willian.

      1. jimmyabs1987
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        No!

      2. Chucky
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        No they are toothless

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

        Nah they've offered very little but it is Chelsea after all.

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

        They would have to be on opponent half for that

      5. DandyDon
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Smart

    3. Lucy2019
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Give me Alonso over Giroud any day of the week.

    4. Digital-Real
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Alonso not even in the baps, he's had more pass completions than Willian and Azpi

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

        He also got the AA

        1. Kaiser123
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Dodgy Azpi has more points than Alonso

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

        Needs a CS for BAPS

        1. Digital-Real
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          so why's Azpi and Rudi in the BAPS?

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

            Opta guy owns Azpi

      3. EDUARDO DA SILVA
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Editors from fantasy football are salty Alonso non owners

      4. JRD
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        true was thinking the same
        azpili did nothing

      5. Bury94
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Couple of Alonso off target shots probably not helping

    5. Boss Hogg
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I guess I’m not the only one with 3 Chelsea players in a wc team tonight? How many points would you be happy with? 20? 25? 30?

      1. 272MK
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Pulisic Willian owner here. 30-40 is what I'm expecting

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

          love the optimism

      2. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        14

      3. Ribus
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        25

      4. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Willian simply not in the game, either too deep or too wide....3pts at best from him tonight........

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

        Willian (C), Alonso on my WC team. With 45 min gone and all my rivals captaining Salah/KDB/Bruno, I would be very happy if I at least get a goal with a BP from Willian. Alonso return would be bonus.

    6. Kaiser123
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Finally hit my capt after 4 games. Was in the top 1000k dropped to 12k.

      1. Chucky
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Giroud C?

    7. Crouching Tiger
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Willian(c) differential working as well as my Salah(c) "differential" last week.

      1. 272MK
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Salah was very unlucky. This aspect of the game sucks, but what can we do

        1. Crouching Tiger
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Indeed.. captain choice is often just plain luck.

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

        Salah was unlucky as he played well and only Pope stopped him

        Willian is just silly

      3. Tempestic
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yeh I captained Salah last week as well, so disappointing. So many chances

    8. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Flood gates open for Alonso Azpi and Pulisic

    9. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Willian Goal Pulisic Assist Please

    10. Kaiser123
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      1K even

    11. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Sorry to say it but need that NOR goal now pretty please 😮

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

        No way !!!

        1. Don Kloppeone
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          You’ll have a haul tonight Amey. Don’t you worry!

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

            Amen brother
            Amen

      2. Van der Faart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah would be lovely.

      3. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I can’t bare to watch it with no Chelsea. Thinking I should of FH this week

        1. Don Kloppeone
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          I’m thinking I should’ve also!

          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Hopefully 38 is kind to us

            1. Don Kloppeone
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              It’ll be fun at least!

              1. RAFA THE GAFFA
                • 7 Years
                3 years, 8 months ago

                Fun ended a long time ago. I’m clinging onto 3 mini leagues worth £500

                1. Don Kloppeone
                  • 6 Years
                  3 years, 8 months ago

                  Big money! What’s your OR atm?

                  1. RAFA THE GAFFA
                    • 7 Years
                    3 years, 8 months ago

                    256k

                    1. Don Kloppeone
                      • 6 Years
                      3 years, 8 months ago

                      Pls don’t take offence but you’re at the top of all MLs at 256k?

                      Also I’m surprised you aren’t higher mate. You’re pretty switched on!!

                      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
                        • 7 Years
                        3 years, 8 months ago

                        See below mate. Typo hahaha

                  2. RAFA THE GAFFA
                    • 7 Years
                    3 years, 8 months ago

                    26k sorry 😆 not the best season but decent enough

                    1. Don Kloppeone
                      • 6 Years
                      3 years, 8 months ago

                      😆 I was so confused (see above)!

                      I was 18k couple of weeks ago. 38k as it stands. Want to finish higher tho!

                      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
                        • 7 Years
                        3 years, 8 months ago

                        Yeah same. 20k min, 10k if I smash the FH38. Keep me posted on your FH for 38. I’m sure we’ll discuss on here anyways

                        1. Don Kloppeone
                          • 6 Years
                          3 years, 8 months ago

                          Will do boss

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

      Such easy Giroud captain points. Never in doubt

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

        Well done

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

          Oh no Amey. You didn't take the easy route... ?

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

            I took left lane 😉

      2. DandyDon
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Snap. Not sure about no doubt but. Was ready to cry when he got subbed at HT!

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

      Is Chris Wood essential?

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

        Imo yes

      2. PartyPooper
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        he's the goat!

      3. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yo
        Nketiah to Wood on the cards

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

          Look at the recent ST points vs Norwich... Burnley should feed Wood and Norwich won’t get near him.

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

            Agree completely !
            Will Play Taylor too 😉

            Canaries hunting

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

        According to Jonty haha

      5. _Ninja_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Depends how much you like and need wood

    14. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Come on Blues, KBFFH. CL is on the line

      1. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        BYOB.

    15. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      That’s me done for early team news this season, thanks for all the love, it’s been a crazy, see you around

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        FPL Rockstar

      2. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Cantwell wasn't a great choice...

      3. TheDragon
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Why?

      4. Klaren
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Does it matter anyway? GW37 first match is Norwich Burnley. He already said before he wouldn’t have/be able to give team news on GW38.

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

        I like Rockstar giving the team news. He gets a lot of love for it too if you look at his twitter feed. But if you feed the twitterati then they are going to keep asking for more. If you can't handle that heat, then get out of the kitchen.

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

        Legend

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

        But ..but..gw38!!

      8. DandyDon
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Very useful this season. Nothing worse then picking a player only to find he’s not starting for some unforeseen reason

    16. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Giroud is worldclass striker when measuring value he brings for the team

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Pulisic is amazing too. So many haters here in first 45 minutes.

        I dont own either one, so not speaking from fpl owner perspective

        1. Yank Revolution
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          You speak truth, Daniel

      2. Party time
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Since 2012 Giroud has scored the most headed goals in the PL.

          If you need a head, dial Giroud

        • Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          You saying he's world-class coz he's cheap?

          1. FC Hakkebøf
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            I think Hakim said he was cheap

            1. Party time
                3 years, 8 months ago

                Hahaha 😆

            2. FPL Daniel
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              No. As a team value, as what he brings for the team and how much he improves teams cohesion when he plays. France i.e.

          2. Boss Hogg
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            He’s an excellent team player. Workrate, movement, tactical awareness, all first rate. Finishing lets him down sometimes, but he’s better than Lacazette who was effectively his replacement at Arsenal.

        • Klaren
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          2 people in Top 10k not only still own Cantwell but they are playing him. And 4 people are playing Krul. Unbelievable how these people make it into the Top 10k so far into the season.

          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Krul to save a William Pen?

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

              I can actually understand Krul to a certain extent if your other keeper doesn’t have a good fixture but can’t understand why you would play Cantwell at this stage.

          2. Fred54
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Might be Sterling cappers dead teams.

          3. DandyDon
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Wow

        • Salarrivederci
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Just need a Kepa pen save and the match can end.

        • Firminooooo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Pulisic(C). We need more points. Sterling, ManC will kill Bournemouth.

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            You already are not blanking. I would be happy.

          2. FC Hakkebøf
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            You should have went with Sterling then

          3. Crouching Tiger
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Relax, Sterling will be on bench.

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

              He only needs 23mins to get a hat trick....

        • FC Hakkebøf
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Those in the top 10k who have triple chelsea surely played the FH, right?

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

          Well that blind optimism lasted long.
          As a non che owner I'm scared shtless right now.

          1. FC Hakkebøf
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Same...

        • Park the bus
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          does that guy Doosra still post on here?

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

            Nope

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

            no

          3. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Must be getting on with life like we should be

        • JURGENAUT
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Im on the edge... 45 mins 1-0. Do we expect early subs to rest for FA cup?

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

            Doubt it at 1-0

            Chelsea can’t afford to drop points

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

              Norwich haven't looked like scoring at all

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

            Maybe a little early yeah, but game isn't until Sunday.

            Quick turnaround for the Liverpool match could influence things though.

          3. Amey
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            It is on Sunday

        • PocketZola
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          What a sick cross from pulisic

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

            Regular one
            Nothing too great
            ©*

        • pundit of punts
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Ederson - Martin
          TAA - James - Taylor - Kiko - Reid
          Mane - KDB - Sterling - Fernandes - Martial
          Ings - Greenwood - Connolly

          1 FT and 0.3m in the bank.

          I need to fix James this gw.

          Best defender for the last couple of weeks for 5.2m?

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

            Super ben tarkowski

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

              This

            2. pundit of punts
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              0.1m short

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

                How about the lord and savior?

        • Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          One more Pulisic-Giroud link up early doors please so we can relax

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

            Vote UP

        • HuttonDressedasLahm
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Should have done Nketiah to Giroud last week
          Did Foden to Willian instead, so may double regret it