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

    Dont want to gloat.. but just a little. Literally so unsurprised that Kane + Son blanked, perfect example of fixtures over form. Kane and Son have never done well against Chelsea, theyre always tough games, only need to look at the past fixture history.. which nobody seems to do

    1. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      But what are you gloating about?

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

        I clearly don't own either Kane or Son.

        1. My heart goes Salalalalah
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Huh? You also don't own Mahrez, Wilson, Cavani, Mendy, Walker, etc. I don't get it?

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

            Not sure why you're not getting it. I have KdB, Bruno, Salah, Vardy over Kane and Son if that makes more sense to you. I'm not comparing them to players like soucek.. premium vs premium. Highly owned premium players I dont own blanking is only good for my rank..

            1. My heart goes Salalalalah
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              All good. It's just the gloating part I don't get. Enjoy

        2. My heart goes Salalalalah
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          You also took Son out as part of a hit gw9? Not getting the gloating buddy. I hope you win the whole thing though...

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

            Yeah.. because Bruno vs Son last 2 gws with a hit is a win for me?

            Clearly not going to win the whole thing lol, its a game mate.

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

      Did u look at tots history before the game at OT too?

    3. Captain Vantastic™
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Lol. It's 1-1 as it stands. Next is Arsenal and Palace.

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

      Let's see your excitement when they both haul v Arsenal

      How big is your couch?

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

        Lol, not gonna happen. Ur too late for selling them.

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

        Sons record against arsenal is abysmal. Kane has a good record but has never scored more than 1. No chance for a haul, totally fine about it 😉

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

      Er, I wasn't surprised that they blanked but Kane has a decent record against Chelsea so I'm not sure what you're talking about.

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

        I dont know what record you're looking at, but I see kanes record as 6 goals in 15 games ( not good ). And he had 2 game in 2015 scoring 2 and assisting 2. Since then 2 goals in 5 years... so if you had actually looked properly, you'd have seen not a good record

  2. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Probably couldn't ask for more than 16 points in that game. Son, Chilwell, Zouma from the bench

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

    Right. Another disappointment. So on to the next:

    A) Werner+Stephens -> Welbeck+Mahrez

    B) Werner, Son, Stephens -> Brewster, KDB, Jota -4?

    As is now:
    Martinez
    Zouma KWP Lamptey Robbo 4.0
    Salah Son Grealish Bruno Stephens
    Werner DCL Bamford

    I’m leaning towards B. What do tou think?

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

      B would probably he better for longer term.

  4. Naby K8a
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Load up on Chelsea defence and avoid the attack doing well then

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      After you being such a big backer of Werner earlier on in the season 😉

      1. Naby K8a
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I never backed Werner on here as an FPL asset?

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

      Werner hasnt been terrible. I only had him 3 weeks, feel a haul is due. Keeping vs Leeds at least, but logically after that he is out as the cheaper forwards offer more

      1. Naby K8a
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        His minutes are under threat with Pulisic back to fitness

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

          yea that is annoying, no matter what happens next week he is out after that. Just gotta give him Leeds, if he doesnt start that will be very annoying

  5. The Tinkerman
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    No Cancelo, no Kilman = 10 men for me this week 🙁

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

      Same

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

      No Cancelo, No Lamptey, No Mitchell.

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah but you’ve got KDB off the bench...

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

        U knew no Lamptey. That's why kdb is on your bench. U have no right to say that

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

      I’ve got both too. What’s the deal with Kilman and wolves playing a back 4? Likely to continue?

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

        No

  6. Pukkipartyy
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Double Chelsea def seems working good!

    1. JELLYFISH
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yep, Mendy and Zouma for me

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah. Had for about half the season.

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

    42 (-12) with Vardy (C), Martinez and Watkins still to play. Very pleasing off the biggest hit I've ever taken.

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

      36 here with martinez, Grealish, vardy(c)

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      34 with Vardy (C), Martinez, Podence and Coufal to play!

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

      Lets go Leicester and Villa!

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

    Kane & Zaha > KDB & Wilson for a hit

    Yes or no?

    1. Hart-ake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah I probably would. I think of the big hitters, Kane has to go at some point, if you want to have Salah, KDB and Fernandes.

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

      Easy yes.

  9. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Martinez (Steer)
    Coufal - Cancelo - Lamptey (Dallas & Taylor)
    Salah - KDB - Grealish - Soucek (Burke)
    DCL - Kane - Werner

    What do I need to change here? Or roll the FT?

  10. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    33 from 7, 3 to go but no big hitters. Ouch.

  11. Zladan
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Really not fussed on Ziyech. Bought through FOMO and now looking to cash in on profit and sell.

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

    Only thing I can make out of that jammy Lloris BPS was last second managing to complete at least 30 passes to get that +6 90% pass completion.

  13. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    With that upcoming run, continue playing Ziyech?

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

      I will give him one more week (dependant on midweek minutes) and then bring Salah in for him gw12. I've saved the cash to do this.

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I will give him two more, And then get Salah for him and downgrade Vardy to Abraham.

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe getting rid after Leeds

  14. Bada Bing
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is killman now dead as an fpl asset?

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

      why ?

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

      He is not. They will rotate

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

      If Nuno persists with a 4 back.

      1. Bada Bing
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah time will tell I guess.

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

      Hopefully stays on the bench for 5 pts of Ayling jam.

      1. Bada Bing
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I have KWP's one pointer coming from the bench, so no jammy points for me either way. 🙁

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

    I think Son and Kane will punish Arsenal

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

      Maybe

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

      After today I think 0-0 is pretty much a guarantee

  16. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    On 52 with grealish justin martinez to go.

    Not great but will take it

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

      Humble brags ... never go out of fashion

  17. Fergiesarmy
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Two FT.

    Ziyech and Son to Sterling & Mahrez sound good?

    Or salah Ziyech to KDB and Mahrez?

    Will prob need to do it early

  18. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    40 from 7, including all 3 of my forwards blanking.. (Kane, DCL & Werner)

    Soucek, Grealish, Coufal & Martinez left to go, how am i doing?

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Thats not bad!

    2. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Similar to me. 42 with Martinez, Coufal, Grealish and Watkins left. Keep rising slightly to 15-20k, then dropping to 35-40k.

  19. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Who makes room for KDB?

    A) Hamez
    or
    B) Ziyech
    ..?

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

      I feel I made the wrong decision selling Hamez for KDB. Should’ve ditched Ziyech.

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

    Up to 280K, beating both Mark and TM like last year. Happy days. Only need Vardy blank.

    The most important rule of FPL proven again. Nail on your captain or go down in rankings.

    How is your GW and season going ?

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

      😆

  21. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Ziyech gets Leeds which I'm not happy about

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Me neither, but think Podence Kane to KDB Wilson (-4) is my moves

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Looks good

  22. Zladan
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Lamptey, Mitchell, Kilman, Kill me.

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

      Make a change

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

      Same, luckily my other 2 defenders are James and Dallas!

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

        Chilwell and Justin for me.

  23. BeaversWithAttitude
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Almost fell asleep. Just the sound of my sticky toffee pudding ready in the oven to rouse me...

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

    DO NOT SELL KANE AND SON!

    Jesus people.

    They are going to demolish Arsenal and Palace and of course many other teams here on out!

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

      They might destroy CPL I agree. 2:1 or 2:0 against Arsenal though

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

      Let them sell

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

      Sold before this Chelsea game. Other expensive assets have more favourable fixtures.

      Known from the start that this seemed to be the season to switch around the big hitters and so far it’s working.

      With so many cheap differentials performing week in week out it means we have the luxury to do so.

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

      Mourinho will play for a 0-0 ; Arteta will play for a 0-0 ... repeat of today likely. Still holding mind.

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

        Spurs should spank Arsenal, I cant see a 0-0 in a hundred different universes. Its personal with Kane, Kane is a great captain pick, Salah vs Wolves also. But Kane edges it

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

          Yep

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

      Son better option than kdb against Ful? Not so sure mate.

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

        Who said anything of the sort?

        Son Kdb and Kane ideal

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

    What's Vardy's EO?

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      51%

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

      50, same as Salah

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

        I’m surprised it’s that low

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

      like 50 something

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

    38 from 6 with captain to play.

    The -8 of Son, Rodriguez & Brewster to Sterling, Jota & Vardy may well still pay off

  27. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Ziyech + Rodriguez to Bruno/KDB(C) + Jota ?
    Annoyed by Ziyech, even if he plays Leeds I want to sell him to find a route to a premium mid like Bruno or KDB(C)

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

      Yup

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

      Very good moves.

      Bruno and KDB are great to own.

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

    One of Kane and Son is to go in order to make room for KDB. Which one?

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

      I sold Son this week for Sterling

  29. Totalfootball
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    How is Bruno not in the baps with a goal and an assist ?!

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

      Lots of missed chances.

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

        That makes it sound worse than it was, you could dress it up at least haha

        Shots of target, trying to create something from nothing. Shooting from long range, trying to catch keeper of his line etc. He didn’t miss any clear cut chances.

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

      Thought it was shooting practise in the last 10 minutes, was shooting from everywhere

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

      Missed big chances. Could have had a bigger haul

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

      Southampton won the first 45

  30. Rolls-Royce
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Final baps for the Chealsea-Spurs game?