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Chilwell returns to Chelsea XI as Tuchel explains Alonso and Hudson-Odoi benchings

Chelsea will be aiming to make it four clean sheets in as many matches under their new manager when they face Sheffield United at Bramall Lane this evening.

Kick-off in the last of four Premier League fixtures to take place on a busy Sunday is at 19:15 GMT.

The Blues are unbeaten under Thomas Tuchel but the German hasn’t kept an unchanged starting XI in any of his four matches in charge and tinkers with his line-up again this evening.

Callum Hudson-Odoi is one casualty, dropping to the bench and losing his ever-present starter status under Tuchel.

Olivier Giroud is recalled and will be supported by Mason Mount and Timo Werner in the three-man Chelsea attack.

Marcos Alonso also makes way, with Ben Chilwell recalled.

Tuchel explained those two changes ahead of kick-off:

For Marcos, it was no need to take the risk to let him play three in a row in 10 days after a long pause in competition for him. So, there was the choice of Chilly. It was the same reason for Callum Hudson-Odoi.

The German’s final alteration was an enforced one, with Andreas Christensen stepping in to replace the injured Thiago Silva.

Chris Wilder has gone one better than the man in the opposition dugout, making four changes to his line-up.

Kean Bryan and Max Lowe replace the ineligible Ethan Ampadu and the injured George Baldock in Wilder’s two enforced tweaks.

And the regular rotation continues up top, with Oliver Burke and Ollie McBurnie ousting David McGoldrick and Billy Sharp from the front two.

Sheffield United XI: Ramsdale, Basham, Egan, Bryan, Lowe, Lundstram, Norwood, Fleck, Bogle, Burke, McBurnie.

Chelsea XI: Mendy, Azpilicueta, Christensen, Rudiger, James, Jorginho, Kovacic, Chilwell, Mount, Giroud, Werner.


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  1. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    2 FT & thinking Stones, Barnes, Antonio > Burnley Mee?, Gundo, DCL -4?

    Martinez,
    #Dias, Coufal, #Mee
    Son, Salah, #Foden, #Gundo, Bruno
    Bamford, #DCL

    Johnson, Watkins, Maguire, Mitchell

    5.8

    1. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Why Stones out for Mee?

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Don’t have Gundo

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

      Not sure I'd want to sell Barnes now with that pool defence.

    3. jammie26
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Wouldn't be selling stones, city have a double dont they?

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Foden & Gundo have higher ceiling?

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

      I like the aggressive move. Moving away from 2def and 1mid to 1def and 1mid to attack the DGWs. For Burnley, I think going with cheap Lowton is enough. You might need that extra money for somewhere else

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Ta

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

    Does it mean James won't play 3 in a row too?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yep

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

      He might want CHO a bit further forward but it’s a worry.

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

        There's the cup game in between so there's hope. CHO also isn't a natural RW so maybe he will play on the left more.

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

          Cup game is perfect there so. James rest in midweek and it’s worth the gamble this weekend.

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

            Yeah I really think there's no competition for James at the RWB spot unless it's for a break. CHO will most likely play LWB/LW since Pulisic and Werner aren't favoured at the LW spot.

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

      Still too much uncertainty with the Chelsea assets. With Tilva out injured, don't think rudiger is a good option anymore

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

        Rudiger will be more nailed but their defence won't be as solid.

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

    Ahh captaining Antonio over Bruno and playing Soucek over Gundo are not my finest moments in FPL.

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

      Antonio over Bruno captain was a completely reasonable decision based on stats

      Soucek over Gundo on the other hand!

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

        Also played Soucek over Gundo. And benched Martinez for the first time in months after bringing Pope in. What a week

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

    Hey fam! Thoughts on this BB this week? TC in 26. No WC/FH remaining.

    Will do Mitchell to Mee for free.

    AREOLA
    CANCELO MEE Maguire
    STERLING GUNDOGAN Bruno Son
    DCL Antonio Bamford

    Martinez Targett Raphinha Coufal

    Players in caps have DGW.

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

      Which is the player and fixtures for TC?

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good but watch out BHA they are on form

    3. Marcin the Pole
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yep, I like the BB on that. With no WC remaining too, this seems a very nice opportunity to do it.

    4. mojoindojo
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good. I'm also BBing this week with FH and WC already played

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

      Go ahead. All players are playable and with potentially 7 or 8 dgw players, good enough.

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

      Cheers everyone!

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

    Martinez
    Stones Rudiger Cancelo Dias
    Saka Bruno Salah
    DCL Bamford Antonio

    McCarthy Konsa Grealish Son

    Stones + Son > Mee + (G)undo -4

    Yay or nay?

  6. Marcin the Pole
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Own Cancelo and Gundo atm, plan on bringing one more City player in for DGW24. Who should I prioritise?

    A) Sterling
    B) Dias
    C) Foden
    D) Bernardo

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

      A

    2. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      On the past two weeks performances C

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Allows Kane following week

    3. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

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

      Own Gundo and Cancelo too.
      Maybe Stones or Foden. I have injured Zaha and cant stretch to Sterling so I will pick Stones, Foden or B.Silva maybe. That sounds poor. It depends how easily you will be able to get Sterling. I might just drop Salah to Sterling but it doesn't sound rightmove either.

      1. Marcin the Pole
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Would be Son to Sterling, which I could handle tbf.

    5. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A, but only if you captain

  7. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Would you lose stones for either foden or sterling? Could do it in 2fts. Thanks

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

      Stones likely nailed. Foden / Sterling . .likely not.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers

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

      It’s tempting.

      Gold if they start both, which Stones mightn’t even do. Might have to roll the dice on Foden.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers

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

      Sterling is well over double Stones’ price. Just not worth it, so nah. Nor for Foden, cause he can just get dropped at any moment.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Money not really an issue right now though

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

          Really? Salah still scoring goals, can’t get rid of Bruno, Kane and Son must haves with their fixtures.

          1. Ajax Hamsterdam
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Would be short time punt . Thanks and Gl 🙂

  8. MoSalalalalalalalalah
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Playing BB GW24 and WC GW25, please can you guys help me out with my FT this week. Thanks

    1.7 ITB

    Pope
    Cancelo | Mee | Cresswell | Digne
    Sterling | Soucek* | Gundogan | Bruno
    DCL | Watkins

    GK: Martinez | Bamford | Dallas | Son

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

      why not bb 26

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

        Personally think this week is my best opportunity with the fixtures and I have 7 DGW players

    2. Vlekz
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Lookman for soucek

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

          Thank you, I suppose that is only if the Soucek card isn't reversed?

          1. Vlekz
              3 years, 1 month ago

              If you got value tied to him then probably Dallas to digne or someone. If not lookman is better than soucek for 24 I think.
              Even son to rashford is a good shout

      • mr messi
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Repost:
        Is Dias, Cancelo, Gundo, Pope and a possible Taylor enough for the double or should I take a hit to bring in another dgw player?

        1. FPL Pillars
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          It’s enough

      • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Pep On their missed penalty:

        "It's a problem that we have. In important moments we cannot miss it, and it doesn't matter the taker. Again, I'm going to think about Ederson, he might be the taker next time."

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

          I think he meant it as a joke more or less...

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

            It was said with humour.

          2. g40steve
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Correct he was smiling at the time

      • The Train Driver
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Who else can play in James position?

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          CHO

      • Vazza
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Ok guys, I really need some help with my team please

        Currently, I have Stones, Dias and Cancelo..

        Would you rearrange the team to bring in Gundo?

        I have 2FTs so rearranging won’t cost too much

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

          Yes ; three City defenders is a bit mad.

        2. mr messi
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Yes, lose one defender

        3. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah 2 defenders max

      • Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Amongst all the disaster of this GW I could still be in the cup!

        Me: 50 + Bamford and Dallas
        Him: 34 + Bamford and Mendy and Werner

        Reckon I’ve done it?

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

          Unless, Timo scores a hattrick then yes

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Knowing my luck .... 😆

        2. Paqueta Rice
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Yep

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Cheers

      • FPL price manipulators are …
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        So Gundogan is basically essential for the next few GWs?

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

          Season keeper.

      • Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        What wouod you do for next week? They would be captain.

        A) ban upheld, soucek out for gundo
        B) salah out for gundo
        C) salah out for sterling
        D) maddison out for gundo
        E) maddison out for sterling

        Team is
        Martinez (mccarty)
        Stones cancelo shaw (dallas coufal)
        Salah maddison soucek grealish fernandes
        Antonio DCL (wilson)

        Week after kane back for wilson or dcl is plan

        Please advise your thoughts,

        Thanks

        1. mr messi
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          A if ban upheld or not

          1. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Only concern then us someone becomes my 'new soucek' ie benched points!!

      • Slitherene
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        2 FT, 4.4 ITB

        Martinez ¦ Forster
        Maguire Coufal Cancelo Lowton
        Bruno Rashford Grealish Barnes
        Jesus Ings
        ¦ Saka Wilson Holding

        A) Barnes -> Gundogan
        OR
        B) Wilson -> DC-L?

      • Effe
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Ederson on penalties would be great for FPL

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

          Don't want a 6.0 keeper thanks.

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

            6.1 actually and if he’s on penalties I’d want him

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

              Does a goalkeeper get the same amount of points as a defender for scoring a goal?

              Still think KDB will be back on them when back though.

        2. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Absolutely.
          Have a non playing 4.0 back up and him for keepa

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

          Would be pretty hilarious if he missed and then the other team went up and scored straight into his empty net!

          1. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Im sure thwynhavw a pacy defender on half way line

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

            Walker will be there

        4. thegaffer82
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I’d get him for sure if he was on pens

      • BENOIT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Where is Pulisic?

        Was thinking of a 1 week punt this week before WC

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

          He’s fond of niggles.

      • The Train Driver
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I remember not getting Justin because Pereira was due back. He comes back after 19 gws and plays together with Justin :D...

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

          lol i got rid after gw5 for the same reason

      • FPL ZB
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I’m pretty colourblind, but seriously is anyone else struggling with this one?

      • Vlekz
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I have a low TV(103.4). Is bench boost worth it?(I might get 15-20 points in an ideal good bench boost scenario)
          The bench will cost be 2.5-3 million extra(gk 0.5, Brewster to striker 1.5, Ferguson to someone 0.6-7) which is the difference between DCL and vardy for 3-4 weeks(sell bench and then buy vardy or something)

        • MoSalalalalalalalalah
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Anyone know when the Soucek decision is announced?

          1. Captain Vantastic™
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Before midweek game I would guess.

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

            Before the FAC I’d presume. If they appealed, did they?

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

              They did, club confirmed. Thank you

        • Warby84
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Would you double down -4 with Trent/De Gea to Mee/Pope... Or just do Trent to Mee and play Martinez?

          No free transfer..

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

            De Gea is enough IMO

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

          I really want some Chelsea in my team but think they gonna have to wait...

        • FPL ZB
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Play Bamford at Arsenal, or sell Coufal for Digne and bench Bamford? Got a spare transfer to use but would obviously burn the bank a bit

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

            I'd play Bamford

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

          Help here guys as it is the third time I am reposting with no replies.
          Martinez
          Stones Rudiger Cancelo Dias
          Saka Bruno Salah
          DCL Bamford Antonio

          McCarthy Konsa Grealish Son

          Stones + Son > Mee + (G)undo -4

          Yay or nay?

          1. Couch Potato
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Nay

            McCarthy to Pope if funds allow

        • g40steve
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Pen Sheffield

        • tbos83
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Pen to Sheffield

        • Rainer
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Basham wins pen.

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

            Offside, lucky Chelsea.

        • Couch Potato
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          POPE
          Coufal/Dias/TAYLOR
          Son/Grealish/Bruno/GUNDOG/STERLING
          Antonio/DCL# (c)

          Martinez/Justin/Wilson/Mitchell

          GTG?
          Worth BB if Wilson fit?

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

            Taylor likely won’t play both (imo) and Wilson will miss out