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Chelsea v Man Utd team news: Alonso starts as Mount, Havertz and Ronaldo benched

In the final match of Gameweek 13, Chelsea take on Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, with Fantasy interest mostly centred around the hosts backline.

Kick-off is at 16:30 BST.

Chelsea, who have conceded just four goals in 12 league matches this season, make four changes from Gameweek 12, with Marcos Alonso (£5.6m), Ruben Loftus-Cheek (£5.4m), Hakim Ziyech (£7.3m) and Timo Werner (£8.6m) replacing Ben Chilwell (£5.9m), N’Golo Kante (£4.9m), Mason Mount (£7.5m) and Kai Havertz (£8.0m).

That means another start for Reece James (£6.2m), who has four goals and four assists from nine Premier League appearances this term, plus Trevor Chalobah (£4.8m). As a result, Cesar Azpilicueta (£5.8m) is once again a substitute, along with Romelu Lukaku (£11.5m) who is back from injury.

The headline news for Man Utd, who will have Michael Carrick in the dugout, is that Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.4m) drops to the bench with Bruno Fernandes (£11.6m), Jadon Sancho (£8.9m) and Marcus Rashford (£9.4m) preferred in the attacking roles.

GAMEWEEK 13 LINE-UPS

Chelsea XI: Mendy, Chalobah, Thiago Silva, Rudiger, James, Loftus-Cheek, Jorginho, Alonso, Ziyech, Hudson-Odoi, Werner

Subs: Arrizabalaga, Christensen, Lukaku, Pulisic, Saul, Barkley, Mount, Azpilicueta, Havertz

Man Utd XI: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Bailly, Telles, Fred, Matic, McTominay, Fernandes, Sancho, Rashford

Subs: Henderson, Jones, Ronaldo, Mata, Martial, Greenwood, Lingard, Dalot, Van de Beek

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

    Brunos average position so far has been that of a Cb, playing deeper then Matic

    1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Called false 9 for a reason I guess lol

  2. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Would you do foden to Jota for free or wait one more week and give foden one last chance,? Thanks

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

      Switch

    2. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Give him the hook

    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks both

  3. lilmessipran
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Few years ago Utd fans would mock Chelsea for parking the bus ..!

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

      Far inferior midtable team away to the league leaders, smart from Carrick...

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

      To be fair United is more of a caravan on a B road.

    3. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Tbf, United fans a few years ago used to mock everyone/everything that wasn't related to United

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Maybe some did. I was very interested at what was happening in the Southampton academy. Let's not paint everyone into a tight corner

    4. DARE TO BISCAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Utd more of a clapped out ice-cream van.

    5. ‘Tis the Season
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Bang bus?

  4. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    who would you bench ESR (mun) or gallagher (lee)?

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

      Neither!

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Esr

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

      ESR (currently)

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

      ESR

  5. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Rudiger wants a YC today.

    1. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      He is just misunerstood

  6. beetlejuice
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Any info why Foster did not play? Thanks.

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

      Groin strain

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

      Groin injury from what I see on twitter.

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

    Any changes to make to this team? Play Broja?
    1FT, 0.2 itb

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo - TAA - Alonso - Reg
    Salah - Jota - Raph
    Kane - Broja - Vardy

    Foster, Livramento, Normann, Brownhill

  8. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Rudiger v McTominay would be a brilliant fight. Both beasts

  9. TomSaints
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Turns out OGS was a tactical genius to get anything out of this squad.

    Looking absolutely awful

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 4 months ago

        They'd be 10-0 down with Ole on the form he was in

      • Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Bring back Ole at the wheels

    2. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Come on Utd. At least take a shot on target

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

      Fredive

    4. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      That megs from Fred was class

    5. Steevo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Foden -> Jota for free this week? Or I’ve missed that boat?

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

        Everton

      2. F4L
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Do it

      3. Kun Tozser
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Missed. Gundog

    6. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Rudiger mouthing off so much. Cheeky beggar

    7. Cantona's Kung Fu Kick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Defensive masterclass by United holding the league leaders to 0 goals at home

      1. Del Griffith
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Man U are the new Burnley!

    8. Lord of Ings
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Would you:-
      A)play Regullion
      B)Play Toney
      C)Get James -4 and play him
      I’m tempted to bench Regullion and get Reece for -4.

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

      Was planning to take out Pinnock or Amartey for Cancelo, but now I'm thinking of rolling a transfer and play Livra (LEI). Good idea?

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yes

      2. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Lei will score.

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

        Don't think Leicester score?

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

          I think it will be a lowscoring game...

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

            Expect City to keep a CS?

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

              Don't know. I think Villa could nick one tbh.

          2. Baps hunter
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Leicester games have been low scoring?!?

      4. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Cancelo's CS wipeout ruined my gameweek, but I won't let it ruin my future.
        LEI are fading for me - I'd prefer to keep Livra benched.

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          * I mean SOU are fading. LEI just scored 4.

        2. FPL DONKEY
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Everyone owns Cancelo so not a biggie

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

          That is basically impossible. MCI defense EO is over 100%

        4. JONALDINHO
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Try Cancelo and Dias…

    10. F4L
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      United played the exact same way vs Villarreal, they might start giving it a go after 60, expect CR7 on then

    11. Digital-Real
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Thiago Silva better score, I've placed a bet he scores at 20/1

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Arent bookeepers smart?

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          They make mistakes sometimes. But I doubt this is one of them.

    12. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Where's Gary Neville?

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Self imposed 3 month mourning period for ole

      2. Slitherene
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Best 4.4, two point mid for the run in?

        A) Bissouma
        B) Brownhill
        C) Gilmour

        1. I am 42
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          b for dwg

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

          We’re at the run in already?!

          (Brownhill plays the most, Gilmour/Biss may have more points chances if they’re nailed - don’t think it really matters)

        3. Green Arrow
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          C for sure

      3. Lucky Z
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Guys whom to take in for Chilwell?

        TAA • Cancelo • Rudiger • Chilwell • Livramento

        A. James
        B. Alonso
        C. Reguilon
        D. Any other with 2 ITB?

        1. Podge
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          A all day

      4. dshv
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Ramsdale foster
        Taa james cancelo livra duffy
        Salah raphinha esr foden gallagher
        Kane hwang antonio

        0.9itb 2ft .. please need help, what would you do? Don’t want to waste a transfer..

        Have some plans like:

        Hwang raphinha foden to gilmour dennis son.. and kane to ronaldo ebentually..

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

          Foster, Duffy, Antonio & Foden are doing nothing

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

          get Jota ?
          monitor Lukaku rather than Ronaldo ?

          1. Sid1891
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Like Hotdog idea

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

        Pensioner sighted warming up.

        1. FPL Pillars
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Sir Alex?

        2. ‘Tis the Season
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Needs to take jewelry off

      6. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Fletcher awaiting SAF orders.

      7. _Ninja_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Sancho goal

      8. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Jorginho Ballon D'or....

      9. 2999 - Lady of Legend
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Sanchooooo

      10. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Ronaldo involved in celebrations!

      11. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        United are set up too defensive