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West Ham v Chelsea team news: James returns, Lukaku and Benrahma subs

The dust of Gameweek 14 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) has barely settled but we’re already up and running for Gameweek 15, which gets underway in east London this lunchtime.

A tasty-looking clash between West Ham United and Chelsea kicks off at 12:30 GMT.

Reece James – who rather curiously dropped in price last night – is back for this clash as expected and is one of four changes that Thomas Tuchel has made from the Blues side that unconvincingly beat Watford 2-1 at Vicarage Road in midweek.

Thiago Silva, Jorginho and Hakim Ziyech also return, with Christian Pulisic, Saul and Cesar Azpilicueta dropping to the bench and Trevoh Chalobah missing out altogether with a hamstring injury.

Romelu Lukaku is again only a substitute.

Hammers boss David Moyes makes two alterations to the team that drew 1-1 at home to Brighton and Hove Albion on Wednesday.

Issa Diop and Manuel Lanzini return to the starting line-up, with Pablo Fornals and Said Benrahma dropping to the bench. That will see the hosts turn to a wing-back system, a shape Moyes has adopted in the past when up against the big guns.

Aaron Cresswell remains out with a back injury.

GAMEWEEK 15 LINE-UPS

West Ham United XI: Fabianski, Coufal, Dawson, Zouma, Diop, Johnson, Soucek, Rice, Bowen, Lanzini, Antonio

Subs: Areola, Yarmolenko, Fornals, Vlasic, Noble, Benrahma, Masuaku, Kral, Ashby

Chelsea XI: Mendy, Thiago Silva, Christensen, Rudiger, James, Loftus-Cheek, Jorginho, Alonso, Mount, Ziyech, Havertz

Subs: Kepa, Lukaku, Pulisic, Werner, Saul, Barkley, Hudson-Odoi, Azpilicueta, Sarr

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

    What a finish that was from Mount.

    1. MikeS
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Evidence is mounting we should make the transfer, mason In?

      1. Supersonic Marv'
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Swing and a miss it seems Mike. Tough crowd.

        1. DARE TO BISCAN
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          The 3rd Mount pun will be the one that hits the home run.

    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Sort of like like that Bernardo Silva goal the last day - long pass first time - bang,

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

        Bernardo was pure power, Mount was precision.

        Bernardo's look better!

        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          I would probably agree with you there. Bernardo's is likely goal of the season - the pass from Cancelo leading to it was the cherry on top.

      2. Zalk
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Agree, very similar and great control.

  2. Zalk
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    You see that type of pass from Jorginho to Mendy 15 times per game. That goals is all on Mendy.

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

      Jorginho seen Bowen and still passed it directly to Mendy instead of into space.

      Two errors.

      1. Zalk
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        No, the error is trying to hold off Bowen as a goalkeeper. There's no winning in that situation, only losing.

    2. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Both at fault

  3. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Shocking defending by Antonio on Silvas goal

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

    Jorginho and Salah should have swapped Ballon D'or finishes. 7th is looking generous

    1. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Jorginho is tripe

    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Where did Kante finish in the Ballon D'or as a matter of interest?

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

        4th because he doesn't have an Italian passport.

        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          I looked it up there now - Kante was fifth even worse.
          Would love to see Kante win it in future think he deserves it.

    3. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Jorginho isn't top 10. Anyone who disagrees has a fundamental misunderstanding of what the Ballon d'Or represents

      1. I Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        You have the fundamental misunderstanding. Success in major trophies like the Champions League and Euros have always been a big part of the criteria for the Ballon d'Or.

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

          He nearly lost Italy the shootout.

          1. I Member
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Right so let's judge the whole year on one penalty miss.

        2. Zalk
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          He does, doesn't he.

        3. Cok3y5murf
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          It's for the best players in the world. Not the common denominator from CL winner and Euro winner. Varane won the CL and WC in the same year too. Ben Mendy won the PL and WC without even playing. A 6-year-old with no football knowledge could google who won 2 trophies and vote for him

          1. Zalk
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            It's a subjective prize, stats and silverware aren't.

            1. Cok3y5murf
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              Silverware have already been given to the teams who won the tournaments. This prize is for individuals, not teams.

  5. JPSpurs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Too early to do Rudi + Jota to Reguilon + Mount (+£1m ITB) for a free?

    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Don’t lose Jota

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

      Up there with the worst moves i've seen

      1. MikeS
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        How do you rate that against my son and vardy to mount and cr7?

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

          Pretty bad

    3. JPSpurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks - it’s the rage transfers that have got me into trouble - maybe just Rudi (have James) to Reguilon

  6. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Losing double CS today and against United is that little bit more frustrating when it’s a howler both times

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      This. It's been painful to lose CSs to such stupid mistakes.

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

        United were completely not effectual as well otherwise

    2. Bishopool
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Have to say its pretty optimistic to see CS-s against ManU and WHU

  7. Randaxus
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Next week Gallagher to Foden or Mount?

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

      Foden if playing

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

      What if Gallagher scores today?

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

        He won't

    3. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      You can but it’ll probably backfire with a Gallagher haul against awful Everton

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

      Were you considering Mount 45 minutes ago?

      1. Randaxus
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        a few weeks ago when he was at the top of the midfield stats tables I was considering getting him, I was put off by people saying that he was not nailed, I am not sure that is correct.

  8. Gunneryank
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    I'd like to take personal responsibility for Chelsea conceding after getting James in way, way too late. It had to happen. Sorry. Now that i have Cancelo you might as well sell too.

    These things happen.

    1. Randaxus
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Leeds Everton and Wolves in the next 3 look like clean sheets to me.

      1. Gunneryank
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Touché salesman.

    2. TheBiffas
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers for the heads up fella

  9. Rabb05
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Was all set to sell mount this week but decided to hold. Thank you Mason!

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

      Ok

    2. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Cool story but why on earth would you have?

      1. Rabb05
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Didn't see a better option tbh this week. Have salah foden and jota and did not want to double up on city with silva. Will downgrade mount to bowen/fornals next week so I can bring Ron in but was a v nice parting gift!

  10. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    lukaku on

  11. Gunneryank
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone else bench Antonio to start Livramento?

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

      No, but I put Antonio 3rd on bench and Livramento 2nd.

    2. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

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

      yup

  12. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Lukaku on
    Havertz off

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

    Starting both James and Alonso over Toney and ESR was always going to fail. But choosing between James and Alonso would have been a coin toss just like choosing between ESR and Toney. Hindsight is always easy.

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Can't account for dumb mistakes. It was fine to start both attacking wingbacks. They're practically midfielders.

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

        I know, basically 😉 I have my decision making system that I always use, so shouldn't even write stuff like that, and Whu was always more likely to score than not, but losing double cs like this is still just annoying.

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

      Always James for ceiling

    3. Zalk
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      6 goals conceeded in 14 games, I'd have done the same.

  14. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    I bought Lukaku in two of my FanTeams this week. Come on!

  15. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Any city team news so far?

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

      Ederson starts.

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

        Let’s hope he can keep a CS, been a while

    2. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Benched

  16. JariL
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Lukaku in. If he looks sharp, Kane & Raphinha to Lukaku & B. Silva for free is on the cards.

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

      Prefer Bowen & Ronaldo. But Bilva a good shout.

      1. JariL
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Yep, that's a good alternative. Just not sure I want to double up on West Ham attack with Antonio and if Ronaldo plays enough.

    2. Not again Shirley
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Well he was about as sharp as a blunt spoon when I owned (and captained ) him lol

  17. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Ziyech needs to feck off corners!

  18. Walter White (WW)
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Pep roulette imminent

    1. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Still a few hours of that torture left

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

      Game is at 5:30 not 3:00

    3. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Let the meltdowns commence

    4. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Lol

  19. Grounderz
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Lukaku's form in the beginning of the season wasn't exactly rampaging but I think he will do soon if he can prove his sharpness in this game.

  20. Eastman
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Raph >
    A. Bilva
    B. Mount

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

      Bilva, Mount won't keep this up

      1. Eastman
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Why both in top teams and in form

  21. Randaxus
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Mount just looks like a better player this season.

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

      Only in the last few matches. Money Mase is back.

    2. Supersonic Marv'
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      His career is definitely is ascension. It will be interesting to see when he reaches his peak.

    3. A. PRISE
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Mount will become one of the greatest British players of all time

      1. Supersonic Marv'
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        If he doesn't, you'll really have to climb down from that statement.

        1. A. PRISE
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Chances are with me though so let's see

    4. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      He’s only played four full matches

  22. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Dear God Ziech

  23. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Bowen essential

  24. Randaxus
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Rudiger is one of the best runners with the ball in the premier league, he constantly runs though everyone.

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

    Wow Bowen.

    Was my transfer this week anyway but bandwagon damn.

  26. Randaxus
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Bowen is in my team 100%

  27. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Coufal assist

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

      Finally.

  28. Sailboats
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    disaster GW so far

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

      It's literally the first game lol

  29. Bishopool
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Nice! Classic derby

  30. Alexis Nonsense
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Should we target Chelsea now?? 😛