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Chilwell benched again and Zouma missing entirely as James makes line-up return

The final fixture of Gameweek 22 sees Jose Mourinho face another rematch against his former employers, as Tottenham Hotspur entertain Chelsea.

Kick-off in north London is at 20:00 GMT.

This is the third game of the Thomas Tuchel era for the Blues and the early volatility of his team selections has given way to something more settled, with the German making only one alteration from Gameweek 21.

Reece James makes his first start under his new manager, replacing Olivier Giroud.

That will prompt a tactical reshuffle to accommodate the returning wing-back, with Callum Hudson-Odoi presumably moving into a front three alongside Timo Werner and Mason Mount.

Ben Chilwell is again only among the substitutes, with Marcos Alonso starting down the left flank.

Hakim Ziyech, Christian Pulisic and Tammy Abraham are also on the bench but there is no place in the squad for Kai Havertz or Kurt Zouma, both of whom had been injury doubts.

Mourinho, who is once again without injured striker Harry Kane, makes three changes from the Spurs team that began the 1-0 loss to Brighton on Sunday.

Serge Aurier, Eric Dier and Carlos Vinicius are recalled to the starting XI, with Joe Rodon, Davinson Sanchez and Gareth Bale making way.

Only Kane was sold by more Fantasy Premier League managers than Son Heung-min in the run-up to Gameweek 22, with the Korean blanking for the fifth time in seven matches in that dismal defeat at the Amex.

The reverse fixture of this game finished goalless, with Hugo Lloris collecting maximum bonus en route to a double-digit haul.


Tottenham Hotspur XI: Lloris, Aurier, Alderweireld, Dier, Davies, Hojbjerg, Ndombele, Sissoko, Son, Bergwijn, Vinicius.

Chelsea XI: Mendy, Azpilicueta, Silva, Rudiger, James, Hudson-Odoi, Jorginho, Kovacic, Alonso, Mount, Werner.

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  1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    LoL @ Dier's ball control

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      It's Dier

  2. Paulie Walnuts
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Rude Digger likely to keep his place long term?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Tuchel wanted to buy him

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Played every game so fee under Tuchel. Don't see why not. Tilva picking up an injury as well

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        So far *

    3. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes bringing him after game to replace one of Dias, Stones, and Cancelo.

    4. Paulie Walnuts
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers guys

    5. Bram
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Zouma has been injured though is the unknown but if Tilva is long out ..

  3. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Morinho is really good at holding this 1:0 defeats 😀

    1. ivantys
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      All about minimising defeats

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

    Everyone forgetting the Zambian Witch Doctor cursing Son? He’s 3/3 so far

    1. The Senate
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'm actually thinking about selling him

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

        Me too, has to go imo

  5. The Senate
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    so has Chelsea's defence been strong, Spurs' attack been rubbish, or both?

    1. Duke Silver ☑
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Spurs' attack is non-existent.

    2. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Both

    3. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Mostly the latter...

    4. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Spurs no threat at all

    5. DickFranDyke
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Tough question.

  6. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Was planning on doing Watkins to Antonio tonight.

    Been a mental day at work, so haven’t caught up with the dgw info.

    Should I get Antonio or focus on dgw attackers? (Already have DCL & Bamford)

    1. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Get Antonio then

    2. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Same here

  7. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    We really need United not to have a GW26 double. It will spice things up

    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      You fancy WHam to beat them in the Cup then?

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Hope so

  8. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bench one this week

    A. Cancelo vs Liverpool (A)
    B. Maguire vs Everton (H)
    C. Mee vs Brighton (H)
    D. Coufal vs Fulham (A)

    1. Flynny
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      C or d

    2. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Ci

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

      B

    4. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers everyone

  9. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Guys will Bowen play at the weekend?cheers

    1. DickFranDyke
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Moyes said yes.

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers when did he say that ?

  10. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Which Chelsea defender should I get?

    1. The Invincibles
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Alonso

  11. alexh87
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Any ideas here? Really struggling. 2 fts. 5.6 itb.

    Mccarthy Martinez
    Justin Dias Stones Dallas Creswell
    Salah Gundo Soucek Barnes Bruno
    Bamford DCL Wilson

    1. Bagheri Arce
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      McCarthy to Pope?

    2. The Invincibles
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Wilson to Antonio.

  12. MIGHTY JOE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    How does Son look? Lost at sea?

    1. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Asian

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Like a puppy lost in New York

    3. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      That's being kind.

    4. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A son without his Dad

  13. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Hi...can I have some help on what to do here? 2fts but only want to use 1. Played bb and want to save wildcard

    Thoughts on Johnstone to pope? This would mean Benching martinez this week and for the double. Coufal covers Chilwell if he doesn't play at weekend

    Then Chilwell to digne gw24?

    Thanks

    Martinez (Johnstone)
    Cancelo dallas chilwell (coufal dias)
    Salah bruno (c) grealish gundog soucek
    Antonio watkins (dcl)

  14. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    How is Vinicius looking?

    Thinking of getting him in for wba

    1. Flynny
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Don't

    2. DickFranDyke
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Brazilian

    3. ivantys
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Can consider him for Fantasy Europe League.

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

      Short Black Hair with a skin fade. White top brown eyes.

    5. Bram
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Spurs look awful - Kane back in a week probably

  15. MGD
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Son do something literally crying how crap spurs are atm

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Have him 1st sub for a reason

    2. Eddie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Literally? You'll be okay bud.

      1. MGD
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Haha no not really ...

        Pretty close to 100, a Son haul wouldave been nice. Great differential as well

  16. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Why is wildcarding now a bad idea again?

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

      Because we don’t know who plays in DGW 26

    2. DickFranDyke
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Didn't know it was a bad idea?

    3. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Means bad team atm

  17. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Another Mourinho masterclass limiting Chelsea to 1 goal

  18. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    1. Ferguson >> AWB / Shaw (with BB26 in mind) play over Robbo
    2. Raphinha / Soucek >> Son
    3. Save FT (play Coufal over Robbo)

    Best option?

    1. DickFranDyke
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Same response as last time - 4. Forster to Pope

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Ferguson 😮

      Maybe 3 and attack the doubles.

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I know right haha

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Have you seen the latest double game announcements? I wouldn't be getting rid of Raphinha and I would be using my FTs in preparation of the DGW24 and 25

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        What do you recommend sir?

  19. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    When are we likely to find out who plays in DGW26?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      After FA cup round 5 next week

    2. Homer21
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      After next round FA cup

    3. djman102
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      We'll likely know some time during GW24.

  20. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who are Son owners getting off the bench?

    1. MGD
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Hehe

  21. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who is more likely to have DGW 26 Villa or Leicester?

  22. Spoox777
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who to play please?
    Gündogan vs LIV
    or
    Saka vs AVL

    Thank you

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Both. What is full team

      1. Spoox777
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Salah / Son / Fernandes / Gündogan / Saka
        Bamford / DCL / Watkins

    2. The Invincibles
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Gundo

  23. rokonto
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Linguard worth getting in?

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      He was great but gotta see it in more than one match, far too much of a punt for mine at this point in time.

    2. DickFranDyke
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not yet

  24. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Was planning on capping Son, Antonio or Bruno next GW. 1 is officially out of the mix.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Antonio should be exciting at least.

      No doubt the game he’ll do his hammy early on...

  25. jcr1997
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    McCarthy
    Dias Dier Coufal
    Son Bruno Grealish Foden
    Lacazette Bamford Antonio

    Stefan, Targett, Neto, Williams

    Hold FT? Or any clear transfers?

    Not liking spurs players at the moment but West Brom (h) next so points up for grab

    1. Spoox777
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Hold.
      Keep Son for WBA

  26. Gemma817
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Cancelo worth a hit in DGW 24? Or is it almost certain that he'll be rotated 🙁

    1. Mufc202020
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I imagine he will be rotated

  27. Mufc202020
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is there even a good Burnley player to get for the DGW?

    1. Gemma817
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Pope

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Only Pope imo.

    3. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Defender/Pope.

    4. jcr1997
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Mee

    5. DickFranDyke
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      The Pope

    6. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Pope

    7. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Pope and budget def Lowton

  28. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bottomed. Help me here lads.

    I would bench Mee this GW probably

    Would you do this for -4 ?

    Balbuena, Davies and Salah to Mee, Antonio and Grealish.

    I would bench DCL in that case, but also i would rid of 2 fodders, and prepare for bench boost in DGW 26 and also save WC for later in the season ?

    Also, Mee, Antonio and Grealish should have DGW 26 also

  29. Rash
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone considering Eze with palace good fixtures?

    1. DickFranDyke
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Nope,not with the midfield choice available

    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No happy with current mid other players I'd rather have and Palace aren't reliable

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No, too many good midfield options

  30. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    My H2H and Cup ties could use a goal by anyone but Son. That CS wiped would be lovely.

    (but I probably just jinxed it)