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Pulisic returns to Chelsea starting XI as Ziyech and James named on bench

The second of four Premier League matches to take place on Saturday sees Chelsea entertain Southampton at Stamford Bridge.

Christian Pulisic makes his long-awaited first start of 2020/21, following his second-half cameo in the 4-0 win over Crystal Palace.

Hakim Ziyech also makes the Chelsea squad for the first time but, as Frank Lampard warned us yesterday, the Moroccan is only fit enough for a place on the bench.

Summer signing Edouard Mendy misses out after suffering an injury on international duty, so Kepa Arrizabalaga is recalled between the posts.

There are four changes in all for the Blues from their last Premier League game, with Andreas Christensen and Mason Mount recalled.

Callum Hudson-Odoi and Tammy Abraham make way, while Thiago Silva isn’t involved after a late return from South America in midweek.

Southampton make two changes from the side that beat West Brom 2-0 a fortnight ago, both of which are enforced.

Theo Walcott is handed his second Saints debut after his loan move from Everton, with Nathan Redmond also coming in.

The unavailable Stuart Armstrong and Moussa Djenepo miss out.

Chelsea XI: Kepa; Azpilicueta, Christensen, Zouma, Chilwell; Kante, Jorginho, Mount; Havertz, Pulisic; Werner.

Southampton XI: McCarthy; Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Vestergaard, Bertrand; Walcott, Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Redmond; Adams, Ings.

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  1. Andy_Social
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    So that's Adrian, Pickford and now Kepa all living down to their reputations.

  2. Gizzachance
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Werner an adams our on w/c
    Dcl goal, Kane needs to make up for it to

  3. Pedram
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Poor Kepa just can't catch a break

  4. Fer Fuch's Ake
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I'd pay front row ticket just to see the Kepa & Zouma comedy show

    1. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Seriously. How is Zouma keeping Rudiger out of this team?

  5. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Che, Ings and Werner have all BEEN in my team.

  6. MagicMessi
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    YaaaaaaaaS Got Havertz and Werner for hits 😀

    1. Das Boot
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Kept both and went through the pain barrier. Makes up a little bit for taking out Kane and Son before the United game

  7. UshFPL
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    My own fault for feeling pressured into selling Adams by the price drop

    1. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Same

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

    Havertz goal

  9. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Kepa just destroying every last bit of market value he is at this point

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      The tea lady has more value

  10. Digital-Real
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    sooooooo.....who sold Adams?

  11. Random Name
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    How on god's green earth is Kepa a professional goalkeeper. Absolute joke of a keeper...

  12. zotter
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Havertz nearly missed that too!

  13. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I assume Werner and Adams were both on the Explosion Imminent table?

    Victory for the stats.

  14. Andy_Social
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Lateriser captains Werner, Az captains Havertz. Hats off boys!

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

      I think az captained son

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      AZ doesn’t even own Havertz 😉

    3. Seanigula
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      That’s called “desperation”

    4. CBonci
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah, kudos to them for keeping the faith. Couldn’t bring myself to do it!

  15. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Adams to Kane for -4 went fantastic

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

      Not over yet!

    2. Neevesy
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Sorry did I miss Kane playing?

      Honestly, people on here are laughable.

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

        He must have 16 points at least.

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

    Pulisic so useless

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      He’ll do nothing

  17. sambyy
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    My GW 1-3 Havertz+Werner double up looking great here.

  18. Shultan
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Not owning anyone in this match is horrible

    1. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Selling goal scorers is even worse!

    2. Wicked Weapon
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'm with you mate. Adams was my transfer out and got Wilson in.

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

    I have Vardy c and Havertz vc, not sure if I want Vardy to play now

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Depends who is on your bench

      1. ivantys
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Burke lol bench can't be good most of the time 4.5 fodder.

  20. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Pulisic looking very rusty

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Wait what, he created that goal...

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        still looking rusty though, hardly noticed him most of the game

    2. ivantys
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      He just made a great pass to Werner for that goal

    3. MSTRKRFTSMN
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      To be expected, but he’s already allowing them to play a better system with the forwards in their correct positions

    4. zotter
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      He could get something in this crazy game. If he stays on!

  21. Zilla
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    what kind of sick joke is this..

    1. Seanigula
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Huh? the jokes play Newcastle later today

  22. Meinhoff
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Phew I would have sold Timo if KDB didn't get injured.

  23. Wicked Weapon
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Is it possible to survive without DCL or Everton players in general this season ?

  24. Pedram
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Havertz owners rise your hands

    1. Das Boot
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      o/

    2. Kabayan
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      o/

  25. TomSaints
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Meh Werner and Adams out on wc. 25 plus points

  26. aborg
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Chilwell ending with just 3 points from a possible 11 points !

  27. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Of course it’s Havertz and not pulisic, of course

  28. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Reminds me of Keegans Newcastle team

  29. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I guess it's time to bring Werner in?

    Who would you get him for:

    Ings
    JImenez
    Dcl

    I have 5.2 itb

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 5 months ago

        None of them

      • zotter
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Hold up and see how United look

    2. tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      4 goals in the first game, 5 already in this one...no end to the goals still