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Kane aiming to extend eight-game run without a blank as Rodon starts in defence

Perhaps the most eagerly anticipated fixture of the weekend sees Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur clash at Stamford Bridge.

Kick-off in west London is at 16:30 GMT.

There are no real surprises in terms of team news, with both managers making just one change apiece from the sides they sent out in Gameweek 9.

Frank Lampard’s sole alteration was widely anticipated, with Thiago Silva (£5.5m) replacing Antonio Rudiger (£4.5m) at the heart of the Blues’ defence.

The fit-again Christian Pulisic (£8.2m) is back among the substitutes, alongside Kai Havertz (£8.3m).

Jose Mourinho’s only tweak to his line-up was an enforced one and also comes at centre-half, with Toby Alderweireld (£5.4m) ruled out with a groin problem.

Premier League rookie Joe Rodon (£5.0m) gets the nod over Davinson Sanchez (£5.3m) to partner Eric Dier (£4.9m).

There is plenty of interest in this one from a Fantasy Premier League perspective, with Harry Kane (£10.9m) and Son Heung-min (£9.5m) the second and third most-owned players in the game.

Five of Chelsea’s starting XI, including three of their back four, also boast double-digit ownerships, with Ben Chilwell (£6.1m) the most popular option among that quintet.

Kane was, in fact, the most-sold forward of Gameweek 10, with just over 200,000 Fantasy managers offloading the England international despite his impressive run of form: not since the opening weekend has the Spurs striker blanked.

Chelsea XI: Mendy, James, Zouma, Thiago Silva, Chilwell, Kante, Kovacic, Mount, Ziyech, Abraham, Werner.

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Lloris, Aurier, Rodon, Dier, Reguilon, Hojbjerg, Sissoko, Ndombele, Bergwijn, Son, Kane.


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

    Werner could have timed his run better there, for a world class striker that’s poor. He had a clear look down the line aswell.

    1. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Inches in it

    2. Ozzy smith
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nah, Mount held the ball a fraction too long.

    3. thegame983
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Mount's fault

    4. AnfieldLad
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      How is he suppose to know when Mount will pass?

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

        Could still stay onside.

    5. just a man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Mount held too long

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

      He’s running, timing of pass is everything

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

      Disagree Werner had the clear view down the spurs back line all he had to do was wait

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

    Timo of course is clinical when offside.

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

      owners will know

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

      But deserved that no goal decision since the timing for run was really poor. Saw the defence line directly.

      1. Ozzy smith
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Delayed pass the issue there, not his run.

  3. Hulk Smash
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Werner looking like prime Michael Owen there

  4. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Rather have Werner than Kane, esp given fixtures

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Naa just have a cheap striker and go big in midfield

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

        Like so much this^

    2. Ozzy smith
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I own both, one has to go soon to fund Salah/KDB

    3. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      The devil you know...

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

    ndombele, big, strong and agile, not many have that combination

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Zidane the ultimate expression of that, imo

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

    Great save by Mendy. Kepa was conceding that for sure

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

      Yep

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

        We are on a run, let's do a YT show as co-hosts 😉

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

          You'd need some new glasses when you can't see obvious offsides.

    2. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Kepa was a practical joke. I can't believe he was able to get into top flight football and cost 70m

      1. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Mendy is a god compared to him

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

        Was a great goalkeeper in Spain ; good shot stopper. Can’t deal with pressure.

    3. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Kepas deal for sitting on the bench is unreal!

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

      Pretty sure even Kepa would have saved that

  7. Londongeezaa
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I think the biggest share of FPL points in this game will be with a 0-0

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I want 2-0. Chilwell and Ziyech goals and assists

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

        That would be absolute champion

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

        My fpl gameweek dream

    2. just a man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      1-1 Tammy and Bergwijn should do it

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

    Annoying when linesmen flag so late - I know they've been told, but still

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      VAR would have checked anyway.

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

    This is going to finish 0-0

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

      Disagree

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

      No chance imo

    3. just a man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Both set up to snatch a 1-0. Depends if that goal come sooner or later.

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

      Its going to be a tight game

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

      Tight at the moment, but there will be chances

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

    How sh!t is De Gea. Gets exposed every other game

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

      Hendo is now in, happy days for United fans

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

      The defence is sh1t

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

      Injury is a blessing in disguise for fans.

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

        If Maguire could smack the post as well United could aim at top four again. Without others collapsing.

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

    Son -BPS

  12. dark91
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Are Spurs looking good because they improved or is it Chelsea making them look good?

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

      Both teams are good

      1. dark91
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yes true but I mean Spurs earlier this season and against WBA looked worse

        1. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          That was the bale effect

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

          We were pretty bad vs. WBA too.

          1. Zimo
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah west brom have improved since the first few games

          2. dark91
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Fair enough. Chelsea indeed had some bad performances too this season but have looked much better recently and earlier against Liverpool before the red card. Just wanted to hear others' opinion on Spurs' performance thanks 🙂

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

        Yep - this is it.

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

      15 mins in? More like just feelin each other out

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

    Its not a surprise that Kane and Son are going to find it difficult today, with Kante on form, Thiago silva, quick fbs and Mendy top class keeper. May be a goal for a kane or son but no chance of a rout - Chelsea very tough

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

      Agree

    2. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I have 4 players in this fixture and don't expect much for em

    3. BremerHB
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Just need the one goal anyway to ruin the double Chelsea defence of my ML rivals!

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

    Come oooon Chilwell

  15. JariL
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I'd love it if Aurier became an option again. Always an entertaining watch, for better or worse.

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

      Looks far better but you'd never trust em 100%

    2. Arctic monkeys
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Lamptey is almost the same

  16. JayJay96
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    If you did a free hit for next week who would you definitely have in ?

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

      KdB

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

      KDB.

    3. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      KDB vs Fulham.

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

      Probably triple city attack, triple leicester defence

    5. FPL_Motty
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Dont waste on a random single gw - worth more in a double/ blank gw

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

        Single GW’s just as effective as always disappointing doubles

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

    Too early for Kane fail?

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

      Slightly

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

      Far too early.

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

      Needs a professional diver like Lamela to guarantee a pen

  18. dogtanion
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Ziyech been pretty awful

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

      Sold for KdB last night

      I'm in two minds bout this!

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

        Seems to be playing deep enough too. He'll rack up the odd assist from set pieces but definitely not looking like a must have

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

          Problem with Ziyech - in FPL terms, is that he is great at tracking back

          Makes the case that James benefits most from this

  19. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    How longs Barkley out for?

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

      Potential return 12/12/20

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Ta

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

          Extra bonus info

          Nov 28: "Ross obviously got a hamstring injury against Brighton so he's going to be out for 2-3 weeks. Nothing more than that, it's not as bad as what we first feared."

  20. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Start diving in the box Son

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

    Hope Cavani starts agains PSG

  22. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    very even, both teams cancelling each other out

  23. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Best three city options? KDB, Cancelo/Diaz and?

    1. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Just KDB imo

    2. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Mahrez

    3. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      The rest is a lottery

      Re: Fulham next week could be such an easy fixture for city, that it's the ultimate trap

      Just my 2c

      KdB is all for me

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

      Mahrez probably

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

      Probably Mahrez if he's rested midweek

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        He had a really good run at the restart

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

    Mount the best player in the game tonight

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

      He's been fantastic this season.

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

    Ziyech priming himself to be replaced by Pulisic

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Pulisic on the right, doubtful.

  26. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    How is that a yellow ffs

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

    Ziyech yc

    1. HonestBlatter
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Horror story this guy...why in earth did I get him in the first place?

  28. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Ziyech looks terrible. Off the pace.

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

      Pulisic waits on the bench

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

    Ziyech loves a yellow doesn't he

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

    Ziyech looks rubbish