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Pulisic and Azpilicueta miss out on Chelsea starting line-up for Brighton trip

Christian Pulisic (£8.5m) has missed out on Gameweek 1 of the Fantasy Premier League season, absent from the Chelsea squad named for a trip to Brighton.

Frank Lampard revealed the American midfielder was in contention to be involved on Monday night, but the Blues manager has elected to exercise caution in bringing him back so soon after last season’s injury – much to the chagrin of Pulisic’s 11.6% ownership.

Despite 8.0% Fantasy backing, Cesar Azpilicueta (£6.0m) has not been risked either, although he is fit enough for a place among the substitutes.

The Spaniard’s benching allows Marcos Alonso (£6.0m) and Reece James (£5.0m) a chance to occupy the left and right-back slots respectively in Chelsea’s defence, which sits in front of Kepa Arrizabalaga (£5.0m).

Chelsea’s most fashionable midfielder and forward make the grade, however. The 13.2% owned Kai Havertz (£8.5m) has been handed a place in the Blues’ front-three, where is joined by Timo Werner (£9.5m), the most popular Fantasy striker right now.

48.7% own the German international for Gameweek 1, more than double that of the second-most-owned Danny Ings (£8.5m), who currently sits in 23.6% of squads.

Whether or not Werner can make an explosive start to the Premier League depends on how well Brighton can contain Chelsea with their five-man defence tonight.

Graham Potter has selected Adam Webster (£4.5m), Lewis Dunk (£5.0m) and Ben White (£4.5m) as a centre-back trio, flanked by Solly March (£5.0m) and Tariq Lamptey (£4.5m) either side.

Yves Bissouma (£4.5m) continues to prove he is the new Dale Stephens (£4.5m) starting in a three-man midfield alongside new signing Adam Lallana (£6.5m), while Stephens is named on the bench.

Brighton and Hove Albion XI (5-3-2): Ryan; March, Webster, Dunk, White, Lamptey; Bissouma, Alzate, Lallana; Trossard, Maupay.

Chelsea XI (4-3-3): Kepa; Alonso, Zouma, Christensen, R James; Jorginho, Kanté, Mount; Havertz, Werner, Loftus-Cheek.

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2,159 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Bleh
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is Mitro fit to start this week?

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

      He should be

    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      i so should not have him in my team. Just waiting for a better alternative at the same price or cheaper.

      1. Bleh
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I have him too but have a few more pressing matters to deal with first! Hoping he starts and saves me another headache.

    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Of course

  2. Utopsis
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Man I love this site for gaining and sharing insights, but the comical value is also top notch

  3. Werner Bremen
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Havertz and Ings,
    to Greenwood and Vardy for a hit?

    1. Right In The Stanchion
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yuck

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Meh, nah

    3. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      yeah.....nah

    4. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Would prefer the former

  4. jtreble
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Bottomed, 10K score: 102 pts. and up.

    1. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not surprising as more than 20k triple capped Salah.

  5. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    i have nketiah asm and perreira in my team. (big lol to me)

    lose perreira first ? for who ? a leeds midfielder? thanks

  6. Right In The Stanchion
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Werner is the kind of player to hit an eight minute hat trick. I’m going to have him when he does it

  7. Shankly611
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Bruno price rise tomorrow is a killer.

    Thinking of doing Son + Ings > Bruno + DCL because of that. And because both have plum fixtures next GW.

    Thoughts?

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Is the prediction accurate enough already?

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        prices changing already ?

        1. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          fplstatistics: Bramford Willian Gabriel >90% KDB Bruno >80%, prediction obviously

    2. Shankly611
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      By the looks of it, he will rise before the next GW.

    3. DangerFC
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think with the run if fixtures Everton and unitt have this could payoff. I'm think of doing son and antonio to greenwood and richarlison. I can't get bruno in unfortunately.

  8. Ibralicious
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is TAA set to drop in price tonight?

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

        Cheers

    1. Seanigula
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      -13.4 supposedly...I think he’s a keeper for many people despite LIV next 2 fixtures

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

    Son out to

    A, greenwood
    B, willian

    Have auba already but no united.

    Help appreciated

    1. Seanigula
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Willian, then Aubra to City or Utd

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Keep

  10. Ibralicious
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    James or Holding the better 4.5 pick atm? Has to be James after that MOTM performance?

    1. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Especially with Holding out for 12 weeks..

      1. The Train Driver
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        My bad, was thinking of Holgate..

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      May not even start next game.

    3. fjb07
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      james from chelsea? hes 5m not 4.5

  11. Mirakuru FC
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Sterling vs De Bruyne?
    (Was considering aguero but his minutes will probably be managed)

    De bruyne price is likely to rise soon...

    1. Right In The Stanchion
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Neither this GW

    2. Mirakuru FC
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      0.1 increase can really mess the works - but so keen for Abu this weekend...

  12. Shankly611
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is Bruno set for a price raise tonight?

  13. Mid budget coach
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A. J. Rodriquez and Wilson
    Or
    B. Willian and Adams

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

  14. F_Ivanovic
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Have both Son and Alli and only 0.5 itb.

    Son > Rashford is a move I had in mind but I'd much rather get rid of Alli. Problem is I'm not too interested in anyone that I can get in for 8.5m right now.

  15. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Martial/Rodriguez +0.5

    Or

    Wilson/Fernandes

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Martial/Rodriguez

  16. Shultan
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anywhere i can find a list of all teams main penalty takers?
    Man utd - fernandes
    Arsenal -Auba
    Chelsea- Jorginho
    Spurs- Kane
    Liverpool- Salah
    West ham - Noble
    Wolves- Jiminez
    Don't know the rest

  17. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any suggestions here folks? 1ft, 0 itb.

    McCarthy
    Taa davies egan
    Salah Auba Alli soucek
    Werner ings mitro

    Nyland Taylor Mitchell bissouma

  18. Powers106
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I guess sell off Bruno and Martial on wc tomorrow to City! Terrible GW! Harder with the plunder of Everton and Leeds. Drats

  19. Vazza
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Sterling, VvD => Bruno, TAA

    For free

    Good move?

  20. Vazza
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Mourinho is a legend!!!!!