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

    Carrick at the wheels. 7 year contract needed.

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yes, we've seen this movie already.

    2. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      They just should just sign old players for one month at a time. Can't wait until Berbatovs month.

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Keeps the manager bounce going, and they could increase revenue by selling old shirts with managers name.

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

          Keane as the final boss when all the others are done to come in and blow up Old Trafford in his first game

    3. Plant Based FPLer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Not a bad idea, actually.

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

    RLC isn't it, such a downgrade from Kante/Kova. Hope of those 2 are back soon

  3. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Sancho subbed for going off script.

  4. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    So much for -12pt hit to bring Cancelo and James

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Ouch

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

      You got the appropriate prize

    3. Brehmeren
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Did White to James for a hit. Seems stupid in himdsight.

  5. mixology
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Luke Shaw owners finally rewarded

    Glad I didn’t knee jerk to a Chelsea wingback

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      So you've missed out on Chelsea defender points?

      1. mixology
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Only joking mate

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

    Give it to James & hope. Win a corner off it, hope again.

    Unsustainable defenders goals can't keep bailing Tuchel out!

  7. WVA
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Players today,

    Ronaldo 0
    Son 0
    James 1
    Cancelo 1
    Rudiger 2

    Still just coincidence?

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

      You're lucky Rudiger hasn't been booked!

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

        Don't worry he will be
        Saying I'm lucky is hilarious though

      2. WVA
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        That miss is more unlucky than a booking

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Son Hames and Cancel here and still had a great GW

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

        ESR Gallagher Wilson haven't helped me

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

      nah mate, the gods are pissing on you. is your hair wet?

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

      Why do still own Ronaldo is the question?

    5. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      *Ronaldo 1

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

      Ronaldo 1

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

        Nope 0

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

      James 1
      Cancelo 1
      Antonio 2
      Jesus 2
      Foden 0
      Must be a conspiracy indeed. Or u know the actual answer. Not everyone gets points every week.

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

      Keep the faith, have a feeling Spurs will play Burnley tomorrow I hope!

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

        How can I after another shocker with Ronaldo Son Cancelo James and that Rudiger miss especially after benching him last week, relentless

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

    I remember having 5 players in the covid cancelled Spurs v Everton game for my worst game week score ever … thankfully I don’t own any Spurs or Burnley players this week but commiserations to any one who does, I know how cruel this FPL mistress can be

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Just hope there’s not another wave of COVID cancellations and lockdowns because of this new variant

      1. One More Hit
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Holding onto wildcard as long as possible just in case

  9. TOBY1
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Still glad I have Alonso. Taking lots of set pieces and been in the box quite a lot.

  10. Shultan
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    first week as James owner, so expected this! considering how many games in a row he's played now, guess should expect a benching & another 1 pointer midweek

  11. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Last gw Rudigers 14 points stayed on the bench.
    Now I got 2 points coming off my bench.
    Fantasy in a nutshell.

  12. Gross Blank Point
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Odd week.
    2 points off the bench for the foden no show, 3 points at the moment from double Chelsea defence, but almost 50% rank rise still.
    A random game a lot of the time.

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

    Pen

  14. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Penalty Chelsea

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

    Silva wins pen.

  16. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Rudiger is always fighting

  17. Naby K8a
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Tuchel is Tony Pulis with a German accent. Loves a tracksuit and cap

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

    AWB 😆

    Donkey

  19. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Jorginho can redeem himself now

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

    Chelsea pen

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

    IF DeGea saves this coming in tonight?

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

      Not tonight 🙂

  22. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    DDG bandwagon could get started here with a save

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

    I have james and Alonso

    My rival has Thiago only

    Of course he lucks an assist

    F*** this week

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

    Alonso on pens ?

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

      Only penalty points.

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

    Jorginho Goal Silva Assist

  26. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Go on Jorg miss it you clown

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

    Jorginho 4 Ballon D'or!

  28. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    The CR7 effect

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

    An Alonso winner would be nice

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      And James assist

  30. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ronaldo comes on and Man Utd concede. What a surprise.....