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Werner survives rotation fears to start on Chelsea’s left against Sheff Utd

Timo Werner (£9.4m) starts on the left-hand side of Chelsea’s front-three as Sheffield United come to Stamford Bridge in Gameweek 8.

Frank Lampard caused some concern among Fantasy Premier League managers on Friday as he highlighted a need to manage the German international’s minutes.

However, the enforced absences of Christian Pulisic (£8.3m) and Kai Havertz (£8.3m) has left the Chelsea manager with no choice but to select Werner in the starting XI.

The fact that he sits to the left of Tammy Abraham (£7.2m) is also encouraging for his 23.4% ownership, considering the fact that Sheffield United have conceded more chances on their right-hand side than any other this season.

That should also benefit Ben Chilwell (£5.9m) in defence, while Kurt Zouma (£5.3m), who has three league goals in 2020/21, will be eyeing up the fact that the Blades have also given up the most headed attempts of any side this year too.

Chelsea XI (4-3-3): E Mendy; Chilwell, Zouma, T Silva, R James; Mount, Kanté, Kovacic; Werner, Abraham, Ziyech.

Sheffield Utd XI (3-5-2): Ramsdale; Stevens, Egan, Basham; Lowe, Lundstram, Norwood, Berge, Baldock; Brewster, McGoldrick.

Lessons Learned from FPL Gameweek 8

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

    Werner looks gassed

    1. Seanigula
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He captained Kane

  2. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Before the GW started, would you have played Coufal (FUL) or TAA (mcty)?

    1. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Coufal.

    2. Konstaapeli
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      TAA

    3. 272MK
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Coufal

    4. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      TAA

    5. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Coufal

      Heck, I sold Robbo

    6. ivantys
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      TAA, west ham CS not safe at all.

  3. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    LMS safety score currently 12.

  4. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Jorginho better not touch a penalty ahead of Werner

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He won't. Lampard said Werner was first in line.

      1. FPL Blow-In
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Great news

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

    FULHAM TEAM NEWS

    Team to play West Ham: Areola, Aina, Adarabioyo, Andersen, Robinson, Reed, Anguissa, Cairney, Decordova-Reid, Mitrovic, Lookman

    Subs: Rodak, Hector, Kebano, Ream, Loftus-Cheek, Cavaleiro, Bryan
    19:00
    WEST HAM TEAM NEWS

    Team to play Fulham: Fabianski, Coufal, Balbuena, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Masuaku, Rice, Soucek, Fornals, Bowen, Haller

    Subs: Randolph, Yarmolenko, Benrahma, Lanzini, Snodgrass, Diop, Fredericks

    1. mookie
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers!

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Ream benched = another win for Fulham?

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Just realised I don't know who any of Fulham's back 4 are... 😆

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Ola aina, ex-Chelsea, Adarabaiyo, Man City loanee, Joachim Andersen, Denmark internationa, Antonee Robinson, American LB signed from Wigan

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks 🙂

    4. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Antonio not even on the bench.

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

    WEST HAM TEAM NEWS

    Team to play Fulham: Fabianski, Coufal, Balbuena, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Masuaku, Rice, Soucek, Fornals, Bowen, Haller

    Subs: Randolph, Yarmolenko, Benrahma, Lanzini, Snodgrass, Diop, Fredericks

  7. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    ⚽ Team News 📰
    WEST HAM : Fabianski, Coufal, Balbuena, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Masuaku, Rice, Soucek, Fornals, Bowen, Haller
    Subs: Randolph, Yarmolenko, Benrahma, Lanzini, Snodgrass, Diop, Fredericks

    FULHAM : Areola, Aina, Adarabioyo, Andersen, Robinson, Reed, Anguissa, Cairney, Decordova-Reid, Mitrovic, Lookman
    Subs: Rodak, Hector, Kebano, Ream, Loftus-Cheek, Cavaleiro, Bryan

  8. 272MK
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Come on Chilwell. How about assisting Ziyech. That'll be a nice 10pts

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

    Czech Fellaini hatty tonight.

  10. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Kovacic off jorginho on

  11. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Can't wait for Souceks 3 pointer

  12. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Will loyal Soucek owners finally be repaid?

  13. fr3d
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Reece James could be a bargain after the break at 4.7m

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Except he's not really falling.

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      was gonan get rid but i think he's made that place his own now, azpi too old.

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

    Come on Werner grab one, with a James assist!

  15. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Please score Werner please

    1. Seanigula
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Ha ha ha...almost

  16. NETFLIX & CHILWELL
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Think this game has made up my decision on Werner.

    Don't judge me but I'm doing the following shortly for -8 (2FT) as I hate my team.

    Werner > Bamford
    Son > Bruno (I have Kane)
    Klich > Ziyech
    Saiss > Kilman

    1. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nice username. Not worth the hits there though

      1. NETFLIX & CHILWELL
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        What would you suggest with this Gandalf?

        Martinez / Steer
        Chilwell / Robertson / Saiss (Dunne & Mitchell)
        Salah / Son / Foden / Klich (Alzate)
        Kane / Werner / DCL

  17. Kaneyonero
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Grab a goal Jorge my autosub

  18. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    3 - Abraham (32)
    2 - Chilwell, McGoldrick (28)

    1. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Winning goal bonus please!

      1. Jolly Good
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Isn’t it included

        1. Fred54
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          No.

        2. Flair
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          After the game i think?

      2. ivantys
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I believe the winning goal one is auto added, just like the Ings one last week.

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C'mon Ziyech...

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

    Did Podence & TAA to Bowen & Chilwell (-4) off to a good start so far, could do with Bowen grabbing a goal too!

  20. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    West Ham team:

    Fabianski, Coufal, Balbuena, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Masuaku, Rice, Soucek, Fornals, Bowen, Haller

    Fulham team:

    Areola, Aina, Adarabioyo, Anderson, Robinson, Reed, Anguissa, Cairney, Decordova-Reid, Mitrovic, Lookman

  21. Ain't No Holebas Girl
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Mitro playing centre back according to Livescore

    1. Ain't No Holebas Girl
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Been promoted to CF now

  22. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    People racing to post the West Ham line ups.

    2020 is sure strange.

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I actually sat and typed it out as well

  23. Woy_is_back
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Three centre backs for hammers?

  24. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Cresweeeeeeeeeelllllllllllll!!(!!!

    Sorry just practicing

  25. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Berge 😆

  26. zdrojo187
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Mitro + Bowen
    Come On!!!

  27. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Berge, scum of the earth

  28. FPL price manipulators are …
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I nearly accidentally bought Creswell instead of Chilwell

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Haha! Brilliant

    2. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Some fools bought Cantwell.

  29. Ze_Austin
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Berge really wants Kante's jersey. Tried to take it off him...

  30. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Berge manhandling poor Kante 😆