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Kai Havertz starts and Werner benched in Tuchel’s first Chelsea line-up

Timo Werner (£9.2m) has been benched in Thomas Tuchel’s first game in charge of Chelsea, with Oliver Giroud (£6.7m) starting up-front.

Kai Havertz (£8.2m) starts behind Giroud, with Callum Hudson-Odoi (£5.7m) and Hakim Ziyech (£8.1m) on the wings.

Jorginho (£4.7m) is also recalled to the side in central midfield, alongside Mateo Kovacic (£5.3m).

Ben Chilwell (£6.1m) lines-up at full-back with Cesar Azpilicueta (£5.6m) recalled opposite. Thiago Silva (£5.6m) and Antonio Rudiger (£4.5m) start at centre-back.

Edouard Mendy (£5.1m) continues to keep Kepa (£4.7m) out of the team.

Wolves’ boss Nuno Espirito Santo has reverted back to his tried and tested back three for tonight’s game, with midfielders Adama Traore (£6.0m) and Pedro Neto (£5.9m) lining up as a front two.

Playing in behind them is a returning Daniel Podence (£5.3m). Wolves’ midfield two consists of Ruben Neves (£5.2m) and Leander Dendoncker (£4.7m).

Nelson Semedo (£5.3m) and Rayan Ait-Nouri (£5.0m) start at wing-back, with Willy Boly (£5.4m), Conor Coady (£4.8m), and Max Kilman (£4.0m) at centre-half.

Rui Patricio (£5.4m) lines up in goal.

Burnley will be hoping to build on their win at Anfield with Chris Wood (£6.2m) and Jay Rodriguez (£5.8m) starting up front.

Robbie Brady (£5.0m) and Dwight McNeil (£5.7m) start on the wings for Burnley, with Ashley Westwood (£5.3m) and Josh Brownhill (£4.9m) in the middle.

James Tarkowski (£5.3m) and Ben Mee (£4.9m) continue their impressive partnership at centre-back, with Matt Lowton (£4.4m) and Erik Pieters (£4.3m) at full-back.

Nick Pope (£5.4m) starts in goal, and has delivered five double-digit point hauls already this season.

Ollie Watkins (£6.1m) will be hoping for more of the same after breaking his goal drought against Newcastle.

Lining up behind Watkins in Villa’s customary 4-2-3-1 is Ross Barkley (£5.9m), Jack Grealish (£7.7m) and Bertrand Traore (£5.9m).

John McGinn (£5.5m) and Douglas Luiz (£4.9m) are Villa’s midfield two, with new signing Morgan Sanson not included.

Dean Smith keeps the same backline that featured in Villa’s win over Newcastle with Tyrone Mings (£5.4m) and Ezri Konsa (£4.7m) at centre-back, and Matt Targett (£4.7m) and Matty Cash (£5.0m) at full-back.

Emiliano Martinez (£5.1m) remains in goal.

Chelsea XI: Mendy; Azpilicueta, Rudiger, Thiago Silva, Chilwell; Kovacic, Jorginho, Ziyech, Havertz, Hudson-Odoi; Giroud

Wolves XI: Patricio; Boly, Coady, Kilman; Semedo, Dendoncker, Neves, Ait Nouri; Podence; Traore, Neto

Aston Villa XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett; Luiz, McGinn; Grealish, Barkley, Traore; Watkins

Burnley XI: Pope; Lowton, Mee, Tarkowski, Pieters; Brownhill, Westwood, McNeil, Brady; Rodriguez, Wood

1,106 Comments Post a Comment
  1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Attacker v defender never ideal

    1. KAALI_DAAL
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Mmmkay

  2. Ibralicious
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Have Grealish on the bench so got the popcorn set up behind the couch for this one 😀

    1. KAALI_DAAL
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Grealish won't haul.

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

      Same here 😀 Cheat code of Pope+Mee+Takowski magic pls. Just hope no yellow for him too.

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

    Robbo benched will be dreamland

    1. Right In The Stanchion
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Why would he be?

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

        Read it again

        1. Right In The Stanchion
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          So you’re just throwing out nonsense? Ok.

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

            You must have a PhD?

    2. KAALI_DAAL
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      So his 1 minute cameo and red is what we praying for then?

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

        😆

  4. Bruce Lee
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Who you talking to? Best watch your lips

    1. KAALI_DAAL
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      We got a badass over here guys

      1. Bruce Lee
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Before I give you a zip

        You're too giddy you *
        * slow down you're not getting this d*

  5. Make Arrows Green Again
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Non-Martinez-owners unite!

    Sold him for McCarthy about ten GWs ago. Cost me about 30 points or the price of a wildcard or excellent triple captain performance.

    1. squits
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Same here. But I just brought him back in for a hit. Just had enough of missing out and think with the extra games he can make up the -4

      1. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah good point. I have exact change to get Kane and Marty for Bamford and McCarthy so I just need to see if they survive tonight. Good luck!

    2. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, been horrible hasn’t it, no doubt another cleanie for him tonight

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

      I have the most wretched gk record imaginable over the last 2 seasons. Mostly Ryan last time out - had both pope and Hendo but never at right time.

      Got Guaita this time on early WC. Not even sure he averaged 2 points a game. I even managed to lose him on FH for one of his 2 returns.

      Have gone Mendy!!! Do have Targett as some mitigation

  6. 2999 - Lady of Legend
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Reckon Grealish will get his booking tonight

    1. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Or his goal who knows

      1. 2999 - Lady of Legend
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Would be preferable!

  7. MoSalad
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Could Hudson-Odoi somehow become a good fantasy asset, probably not but cheap!

    1. KAALI_DAAL
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Nah

    2. JJO
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      As not nailed POO he is definition of fantasy player to avoid

    3. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Steady on - too soon to assume he's a regular

  8. TwiggsJameson
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    First save of the match for Martinez......

  9. SADIO SANÉ
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Chillwell LWB confirmed, assists incoming

    1. Bruce Lee
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Who is RWB?

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Odoi

        1. Bruce Lee
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Lol

          Bet he's just happy to be on the pitch

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      And CHO RWB

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

      i want chilwell goals

  10. Right In The Stanchion
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Thomas Tuchel looks like a right bell with that full kit and hat combo.

    He looks like he’s been getting fashion tips off Underworld7.

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

      Do you like fashion?

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      is that some sort of Coronation Street reference?

    3. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      They’ll get top 4 but he’ll be sacked anyway come the end of the season

  11. Jersey Boy
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Simply cannot wait for a 10 minute cameo from Reece James to keep Soucek on the bench

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Go!

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Gl

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

    If his style is to copy opponents' formation, how does he know wolves switching to wingback as well lol.

  13. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Chelsea's one-touch passing immediately seems more intense. I'm looking forward to another Germany coach in the PL.

  14. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Am giving up on this gw. Soucek on bench . No city attack. Someone please feel sorry for me...

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Same but no Soucek at all. No Cancelo ,no Gundogan. Horrible evening yesterday.

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

      Unlucky mate. You'll get em next week...

    3. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Wrong account Fudgey!

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

      Poor you. Have a cuddle.

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

      totally feeling sorry for you

  15. Drogo
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Zouma trolls me for third season in a row. Was playing really well, scored and was doing good. I trade him in before DGW 19 and he hasnt played since gw 18. Zouma > Cancelo / Dias is probably the worst deal this season.

  16. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Come on Jack. Let's get an early goal.

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Nah. Watkins just got it

  17. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Watkins again, Aston Villa just keep producing and cannot he ignored despite of fixtures

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

    Willy Watkins I love you.

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

    Watkins a serious option now?

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      The way Villa are playing, ofc. Better option than Bamford atm

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

      Had him all season. He’s useful.

  20. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Ollieeee!!!

    Damn Grealish assist though

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      My app says Targett

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Oops my bad fellas Grealish must’ve been AA and my commentators wrong

    2. MoSalad
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Targett?

    3. Duke Silver ☑
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Targett assist apparently.

  21. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Jenny Watkins you beauty.

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

    Targett and Watkins let's go!

    1. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Both of them?

      Well played

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

        Yup

  23. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Targett really getting on my nerves... If he was 5.0 no-one would have him.

    1. OverTinker
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      him and justin!!!

      1. The Train Driver
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yup!

    2. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I sold Targett 2 weeks ago lol

  24. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Fcking knew it ofc Matt Targett assist and I benched him for AWB

    this bias will kill me man

  25. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    See my man Trashkins has notched again wheres Brostan

  26. DannyDrinkVodka
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Watkins, you beauty..........

  27. MoSalad
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    BamBam to Watkins looking more and more appealing.

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

    WATKINSSSSSSSSS

  29. mezza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Ollie you dancer

  30. pingissimus
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Targett becoming essential 🙂