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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. Viper
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Evening all!

    Which moves looks better?

    A. Saka & Jimenez - > Jota & Benteke (-4). Bench Mbeumo (tot)

    B. Save FT. Start Mbeumo. Do the above move for free next gameweek.

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

      B

    2. Viper
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Benteke could be King etc.

      1. DycheDycheBaby
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Could be? He is THE king.

    3. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A but prefer Dennis/King

  2. gart888
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Guaita
    TAA Rudiger James Cancelo
    Salah Jota Raphinha
    Vardy Antonio Toney

    Gunn Mbeumo Livramento Sissoko

    1 FT 0.8 ITB

    Am I good to roll my one FT?

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

      Yes, top team!

    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Very very similar team to mine. Gtg

      1. gart888
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        You also eyeing an eventual Rudiger/Vardy to Alonso/Lukaku?

        1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          No I have kane instead of vardy, Gallagher for raph, Ramsdale for guaita. Rest same. Gor rudiger at 5.5. So not sure on my future moves.May get lukaku for kane gw16

  3. Dr. Rog
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    One team that im toying with migration towards is 3x Liv/City/Chelsea team + Rambo + Antonio + a deep bench to cover rotations. For example

    Rambo / Foster
    TAA Cancelo James Alonso / Livra
    Salah Jota Gundo Bilva / Gallagher
    Lukaku Antonio / King

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

      Me too except this.
      Ramsdale
      TAA Cancelo James Alonso Livra
      Salah Jota Foden ESR Gilmour
      Lukaku Jesus Dennis

      3 transfers away.

    2. dabber7
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Blimey, that team would surely be north of 106.5 mil, do you have that much TV?

  4. DycheDycheBaby
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Weirdly, my goalkeeper got the most points in my team. And it's Sa haha 🙂

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

    Ronaldo to?
    Lukaku
    Vardy

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

      Lukaku

    2. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Lukaku

    3. Peteski29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Lukaku

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

      Vardy

  6. Erez Avni
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    After a really bad GW lost all confidence… play one and bench order:

    A. King
    B. Mbuemo
    C. Livra
    D. Broja

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Ugh. Dunno!

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

    Any Thoughts here No FT already used to Get Jota.
    Sanchez
    TAA / Cancelo / Coady
    Salah / Jota / Son / Gallagher
    Vardy / Toney / Wilson

    (Begovic) Livramento / Williams / Allan 0 M ITB

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

      Give me ur opinion plz

    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Gtg

    3. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      GTG. Nothing worth a hit there.

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

      Cheers

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

    A. Mbeumo, Foden to Gallagher, Jota -4
    B. Foden to Jota
    C. Mbeumo to ESR

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B but I dont like selling foden

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

      Any other way to Jota than selling Foden?

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

        Zaha, Mbeumo to Jota, Hoijberg for -4

  9. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    How’s she looking folks?? I’ve done Chilwell to Alonso with my FT, 2.7 left in the kitty for a snowy day!!!

    Guaita
    TAA Cancelo James Alonso
    Salah Jota Foden Gallagher
    Antonio Benteke
    Subs- Foster Toney ESR Livramento

    Cheers!!!

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

      You are good

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers mate!!

    2. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      You confident Alonso plays ?

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Why wouldn’t he mate??!

        1. Paqueta Rice
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          I’m going to bring him in myself I think I just need reassurance 😆

          1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Haha phew haha, I thought you might have heard something I’ve missed!!! I’ve brought him in already

    3. Peteski29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thankyou matey!!

  10. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Have a backline of :

    TAA - Rudiger - James - Dias - Livramento

    Prioritise Cancelo or Alonso in for Dias?

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

      Cancelo

    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Cancelo has you already have two Chelsea defenders and might want a Chelsea outfielder in a few gamweeks.

    3. Peteski29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Cancelo

  11. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Any idea when the Spurs rematch will happen?

    1. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Not for a while I don’t think- not really and free spaces this time of year. Jan/Feb?

    2. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Probably next year considering how congested the fixtures are.

    3. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      League cup / europa conf / midweek games mean not till new year

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

    Good to go lads?

    Sanchez
    Rudiger James Cancelo TAA
    Salah Son Gallagher Jota
    Antonio Toney

    Steele - Dennis Livramento Sissoko

    Cheers!

    1. Peteski29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good

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

    Is Sancho going to become an option by United's fixtures swing?

    1. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Hope so, need to spice this template up

    2. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Will likely play 60-70mins only most weeks but I think he could become an option

      1. Bennerman
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        You picking the team and making the subs then?

        1. Paqueta Rice
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          You always post sarcastically. I was just giving my opinion.

          1. Paqueta Rice
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Given he has only played 90minutes once in the league so far also is what I am basing my opinion off

            1. Bennerman
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              The fact he has scored in consecutive games would mitigate against your logic, but fine, respect your opinion as opinion

              1. Paqueta Rice
                • 3 Years
                2 years, 4 months ago

                It doesn’t really because he still came off early today after he scored. Had he stayed on for the full 90 today then maybe it would mitigate it. I hope he gets a proper run now.

          2. Bennerman
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            I don't, but I often do when someone comes on like they know (when they don't).

            Example in your case, giving a 10-minute window when a certain player will play.

            In fairness, you did include 'likely' and "I think" caveats, so I will withdraw my complaint herewith.

            1. Paqueta Rice
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Fair enough. That’s not how I meant for it to come across (the exact 10-minute window) I just meant coming off early. Nobody knows what will happen of course but we can only base our thoughts off of the data and information we have so far.

              1. Bennerman
                • 5 Years
                2 years, 4 months ago

                Yep, agree. I didn't mean to appear as I probably did. Bit difficult to have any tone of speech whatsoever in written text.

                1. Paqueta Rice
                  • 3 Years
                  2 years, 4 months ago

                  No problem Bennerman, I agree about tone of speech in written text being difficult. I probably picked it up wrong.

                  1. Bennerman
                    • 5 Years
                    2 years, 4 months ago

                    All good Milkman, will certainly accept my part in anything misconstrued

    3. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      The only options with Man Utd’s fixture swing are their opponents … chortle chortle

  14. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Best mid for 8.4m? Except Jota, Gallagher!

    1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Bilva??

  15. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Best mid for 8.4m? Except Jota & Gallagher!

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Bernardo, Gundo, Zaha, Madders

  16. The Blackadder
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Who would you replace Ronaldo with, obviously money no object

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      All strikers are cack.

      But kane is tempting.

    2. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I’d keep him mate, 2 home
      Games in a row now

      1. Max City
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        But if he's not playing then..

    3. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Kane

  17. tommo1989
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Is Jota now essential and worth doing Foden to Jota for a -4? Do we know how long Firmino is out for? I’m thinking we might all need Jota long term anyway with Salah/Mane at the African Nations so may as well do it now..

  18. Kryptonite666
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Guaita

    TAA Cancelo James Alonso (Livramento)
    Salah Son Foden ESR (Mbeumo)
    Vardy Toney (Perica)

    Want to get Jota in but don’t want to lose Foden. Any suggestions ? 1m ITB.

    1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Can you do Mbeumo to Brownhill and ESR to Jota??

      1. Kryptonite666
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Can do. Will be weaker bench though. Would you recommend it ?

        1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Think about it as Brownhill usually gets the same points as Mbeumo anyway mate and not their prices, I know what you mean tho, but I’d say it’s worth it for Jota

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

    50 goals in 50 bundesliga games is just crazy

  20. BENOIT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Antonio & Mbeumo ----> Pukki & Jota (2 FT)

    Yes or No?

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

      Not for me.

  21. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Sanchez (foster)
    Taa cancelo rudi alonso (white)
    Town salah raph (mbeumo sisoko)
    Vardy jimi antonio

    Will WC gw16, which?. I eye players for next 2 gws only (itb 1.5)

    A) town to moura/cornet/CHO
    B) town jimi -4 to jota 7.0 fwd.
    C) town jimi -4 to bernardo 7.5 fwd.

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I guess I'm being thick, but who is town?

      1. Max City
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Townsend

    2. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe cornet

  22. Norco
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Quick vote:

    1. Dennis + 0.3m
    2. King

    Would probably be used as a first sub the next two games anyway but allows me to do Saka>Jota

    The extra saved with Dennis gives me a Vardy > Lukaku route as well soon if needed.

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      King on pens probably swings it for me.

    2. Peteski29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      King

  23. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Can anyone give me an interesting midfielder sub 6.7?

    Struggling for inspiration.

    1. DB_00
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      You and me both. I need one to replace Saka and it's got so bad I've considered Fraser and Lucas Moura. Want to take a punt at this price but not many options

      1. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Lucas crossed my mind but hes created nothing this season. (Well 1 assist)

    2. Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Maddison?

    3. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Raphinha 6.7?? Bowen at 6.4

      1. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Got raphinha. It's to replace Benrahma so bowen feels a bit sideways

        1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Cornet maybe?!

          1. how now brown cow
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Probably top of my list at present. Burnley attackers feel wrong though.

        2. dabber7
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Bowen's underlying stats smashes everybody elses out of the park in this category though ...

    4. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Maddison

  24. Zenith UK
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Was out drinking from 2pm until 4am this morning. Missed all of yesterday's games and today's. Main question. Alonso, yay or nay to bringing him on? Saw he was hooked at 77mins?

    1. Bennerman
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Terrific sesh.

      1. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Christmas meet up with the lads from primary and secondary school.

        1. Bennerman
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Brilliant (and early). May I ask your age? Just 'Primary school' takes me back to the 1980s, for my sins

          1. Zenith UK
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            I'm 28. I've known one of them for 24 years (first day of Reception). Two for 21 years (they joined when they were 7 - their primary school closed) all four of us went onto the same secondary school and then my other mate I met in year 7 at the age of 11 so 17 years.

            1. Bennerman
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              That's great, lovely to see that bond over time. A good thing to see

          2. George Sillett
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Count yourself lucky . Primary school takes me back to the 1960's.

            1. Bennerman
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Sorry Roger. You have at least been on telly

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      He was hooked after 77 mins because he was just off the back of a 14 hour sesh.

      1. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I knew I recognised him!

  25. Teror
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Son > Jota looks to have paid off for me then. 72 points. Sitting pretty at 41k. Having a nice.

  26. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Any chance Foster plays the next game?

    1. Teror
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Theres always a chance.

    2. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Ha. I share your desperation.

  27. Teror
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Would've been nice to see Kane play so I could decide if I bring him in for Vardy. Now it feels too risky for such a spensive asset

  28. BantasyFootball
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Raphinha + Hwang --> Jota + King for -4?

    1. Max City
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'm not sure.. Raphinha is still a good option

    2. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Raph got 2 fairly nice home games now

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

      Thanks folks. Leeds just look really bereft of ideas whenever I've watched them this season.... and worry that I'll soon be priced out of Jota, while he becomes near essential with AFCON coming up

  29. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    ESR or Gallagher to Bernado?

  30. Max City
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Does it mean Spurs will have a DGW soon?

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Not till new year - 8 gw or so at least I think.

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Not ‘soon’ necessarily