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Chelsea v Spurs team news: Alonso, Royal, Reguilon + Moura benched

Sunday’s Premier League action continues at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea host Tottenham Hotspur in the final match before the winter break.

Kick-off is at 16:30 GMT.

Thomas Tuchel makes two changes for Chelsea, as Malang Sarr and Mateo Kovacic come in for Marcos Alonso and N’Golo Kante, both of whom drop to the bench.

As a result, it looks like a 4-2-2-2 formation for the Blues, the system they rolled out in both recent EFL Cup wins over Spurs.

Meanwhile, Antonio Conte hands Steven Bergwijn a start after his midweek brace, as he replaces Lucas Moura.

Eric Dier, Matt Doherty and Ryan Sessegnon also feature in the XI, with Emerson Royal, Sergio Reguilon and Oliver Skipp all substitutes.

None of Giovani Lo Celso, Tanguy Ndombele or Dele Alli make the matchday squad.


GAMEWEEK 23 LINE-UPS

Chelsea XI: Kepa, Azpilicueta, Silva, Rudiger, Sarr, Jorginho, Kovacic, Ziyech, Mount, Hudson-Odoi, Lukaku

Subs: Bettinelli, Alonso, Kante, Chalobah, Niguez, Havertz, Barkley, Pulisic, Werner

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Lloris, Doherty, Sanchez, Dier, Davies, Sessegnon, Tanganga, Hojbjerg, Winks, Bergwijn, Kane

Subs: Gollini, Reguilon, Rodon, Gil, Royal, Moura, Skipp, White, Scarlett

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

    33 pts with King(C) left. 3436 -> 3000 on the dot

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

      Congrats!

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Nice

  2. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Benching Rudiger and Coufal to play TAA and Cancelo turned out to be a bad decision…

    1. Sailboats
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      But it was the correct decision

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Not really. You couldn't bench Trent and Cancelo.

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

        Agree, lots went different than we hoped and believed this GW. 29 points all out, hoping to survive Last Man Standing, at least

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

      Good desison.

      Me starting Alonso over Rudiger was a bad desision.

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

        Would usually be a good decision

    4. The Mighty Hippo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      It was the correct decision to make. It would work in your favour almost every other week.

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

        Better luck for many of us next GW, hopefully!

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

      Right moves though given TAA and Cancelo's upside
      Not sure who was in your midfield, forwards but Rudiger is the main debatable one given Chelsea had held a CS vs. Spurs twice in the EFL cup
      Coufal points were lucky due to the early sub

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

        Agree. Mids were Raphina, Foden, Bowen, Jota and Maddison, forwards Kane and Dennis (C). Benched Broja and played White, luckily

        1. mox81
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah you made the right decisions. I deliberated between Bowen and Alonso, annoyed yesterday but needn't have been. Low scoring week for most!

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

      Happened me one gameweek with Cancelo. I never benched him again. I captained him this week after switching from Tierney the last minute.

  3. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Alonso sub appearance the final kick in the teeth of this absolutely rancid GW.

  4. Paul Psychic Octopus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Ziyech for Chelsea.
    Zilch for Tottenham.
    Again.

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

    51% chance I will hit the WC button before GW24 deadline.

    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah, my team suddenly revolts me.

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

      73.26% here

    3. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      34 points this GW with King(C) to play. Green arrow, 14k OR. But I am still playing it. All depends on the team. If you feel your team needs it, do it.

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

        My team does, Salah coming back adds to it as I want to try the KDB/Mo duo.

        1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Do it then. I am waiting for Son news and planning to go with a KDB Salah Son midfield.

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

            Aha, you are giving me nice ideas:) I am guessing you are about 99% sure you will use it?

            1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              I am. A few factors: Chelsea blanks, Arsenal blanks, United continues to disappoint, Salah comes back, Son potentially comes back, KDB showing some form.

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

                Good luck, I will be on the lookout for your drafts.

                1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
                  • 7 Years
                  2 years, 2 months ago

                  Thank you. I hope you have some excellent gameweeks!

          2. Gubby-Allen
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            I have put Salah and KDB in mine.

            I can't afford TAA, Cancelo or Son with those two. Everyone else seems to be able to.

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

      Activated it straight after this debacle of a GW started … caught a few prices rises and my team looks easier on the eye. Looking forward to culling the rest of the dross before the next deadline.

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

        Nice

    5. Warblers
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I'm thinking about it just to fool around with it over the next couple of weeks. That, and my team is garbage.

    6. Gubby-Allen
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      You will never get a more ideal time. 17 days, guarantee of no DGW and there will be one in GW25 when the fixtures will be known, so you can plan for a bench boost.

  6. The Mighty Hippo
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    48 points all out this week. KDB (c) turned out to be a huge differential for me.

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

      Very good that.

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

      What a high score! Congrats.

    3. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Will need a King goal to match that. Great job.

    4. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      That's mighty Hippo.

    5. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      43 with Dennis (c)

  7. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Worth considering any other City mid than KDB?

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

      Foden is decent value even if he will see some rotation
      Mahrez was on fire before ACON so could be interesting too

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I am not. He is the one.

    3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I'm not too sure, I've been very patient with Foden (had him since about GW7/8) but I'm thinking I may move him on soon and just have Cancelo and Laporte while being open to getting KDB. We're coming up to the point of the season where City will rotate that bit more so I'm not too sure how much I want to invest (including a valuable midfield spot)

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

        Agree. Think I’ll get Salah in next ahead of kdb

  8. Ray Kinsella
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Worst week ever ever ever…

    1. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      agreed need foster to not play so I can hit the 20s

  9. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Been top of my work minileague for a couple of months and I get knocked off it today so I can look at being 2nd for the next 2 weeks. Although he's used all his chips in the past few weeks while I still have 5 left but that TC on Bruno did some damage to me

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

      You’ll probably be ahead by the end of the season with all chips well spent

    2. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Keep me posted

    3. SINGH
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      If you have just been knocked down this GW then no doubt you will catch up provided you have luck as well

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

      Good luck / bad luck ; may well swing again

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

    Dama anyone? Could he keep starting when Vardy returns?

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

      Daka*

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

      Think he's interesting but near term fixtures a bit meh - LIV A, WHU H, WOL A and then blank (unless any DGWs announced) and price point isn't the best - Edouard maybe more interesting

    3. Gubby-Allen
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      They have no DGW in 25 or 26 when lots may do.

    4. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Think the problem will be Iheanacho coming back, he'll likely rotate with him until Vardy returns

  11. Drexl Spivey
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Saved by Tierney. Should have just captained the fecker.

    1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      In total hindsight

      1. Drexl Spivey
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Yup.

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      None saved me 😆

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

      I was going to and switched to Cancelo C and TAA vice at the last minute. Was worried about covid Burnley etc. But knew Burnley had no firepower. So annoyed I moved.

    4. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I have VC on him, was likely to captain him before the double came, hopefully King will do anything in a few week's time to help it not be a big loss

    5. Gunneryank
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Nice though still. A yeoman's 6 by White pushed me inside 150k.

      We move...slowly?

  12. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I wanna rage transfer out Reguilon after 11 gameweeks. I've seen enough and I'm not impressed. Robertson, Laporte, Digne and even Tierney with blanks are superior options going forward compared to him.

  13. tambourineman
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Oulad M'Hand added to FPL, have a feeling he could be popular with the hackers.

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

    48 points delighted with that. The Rudiger 1 bonus softens the blow of me not captaining Tierney, at the last minute. Going Cancelo and TAA vice instead.

    I got swayed by what the masses would likely do. Only myself to blame.
    Yet I got a decent green arrow with a very low scoring gameweek for most people. Just King left for me. I am amazed so many people captained Dennis. I never even considered King as captain. Watford seemed disjointed to me even before the start of this gameweek.

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

      Massive jam ; excellent

  15. Gubby-Allen
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Consistent return from my attackers.

    Jorginho 2
    Silva 2
    ESR 3
    Raphina 2
    Bowen 2
    Antonio 2
    Dennis - 2
    Rpnaldoo 2

    Nearly took a hit for Maddison who got 2.

    Thankfully Van Dijk, White and Rudiger made up for it, but one 1 BP between them.

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

    Thinking of going Robertson ahead of TAA on the WC. What do you guys think of it?

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

      Depends on what you are planning with the cash.

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

        Looking to get a midfield five of Salah, KDB, Bowen, Raph and Coutinho

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Thr cream always rises to the top

    3. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      RIP

    4. FPL Insanity
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I got Robbo in instead of Trent last year, at that time when it paid off. It could happen again from now but you're risking it. TAA is proven and you'd not enjoy it when he plays well. Go for both?

      1. matiakez
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Not sure about going TAA over Robbo but the double could be gold. Robbo has outscored Jota comfortably of late and that's even when you factor in the sending off.

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

      Why not both?

    6. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I reckon there's recency bias in that decision but could well work out.
      The hesitation for me is that with Salah out the play has shifted towards the left where Jota has been playing which favours Robbo. When Salah returns, he will hog more of the ball on the right so Robbo might not be as attacking but hard to know for sure

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

    Grey/tiny green with king (c) to go

    Wildcard active! Let the tinkering commence !

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

    Incredible how 33 points gave me a green arrow this week..
    139k—>134.7k
    With king captain and foster(or ddg) to come hoping for a brace and a clean sheet 😛

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Week not over yet.

      1. fantasyfog
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Is for me 26 all out

  19. CroatianHammer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    24 (-4) with Foster (or Sanchez for 3) to play. Just need Foster to stay where he is (benched) to win my FFS H2H match, because at this point in the week that's all I can hope for. Facing down 26 (-4) all-out.

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

      Ah, I misspeak... opp has King... but the way he played, even with the Dennis red, chances are he starts.

  20. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Doesn't look like there'll be any significant price changes tonight then. Except if you want Digne...

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

      Digne might not even rise as presume most transfers in are WC

  21. Duke Silver ☑
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    32 all out. Tiny green atm will turn to red after the Burnley - Watford game but I'll take that after the Dennis disaster.

    1. Drexl Spivey
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Fingers crossed - might see a missed pen yet.

  22. Pep's Money Laundry
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Never ending penalty shoot out taking place at the afcon

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

    Are the fixtures backlogs a consideration on wildcard ?

    For example Im looking at kane or Antonio

    Kane will presumably have 3 doubles at some point

    Or would you just pick the best players and not worry about the doubles?

    1. matiakez
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Hopefully we might learn more in the next week or so as to some rearranged games.

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      The good thing is unlike any other seasons, you know some of the teams that will have doubles. So using wc early could be a good thing

  24. matiakez
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    WC time?

    DDG ramsdale
    Lamptey Regullion TAA Livra Cancelo
    Foden Jota Bowen Brownhill Odegaard
    Dennis Ronaldo Antonio

    2 free transfers but there are a lot of issues there.

  25. fantasyfog
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Um I think my team has been hacked...26 all out :0

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Same. Someone put Dennis as my captain. I would never do that.

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

    Foden or mahrez on wildcard?

    Mahrez averaging more points per start and on pens - assuming starts at least 1 of the next 2?

    1. matiakez
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      If you can afford it I'd do it but commit to Mahrez long term. He csn be frustrating but the hauls do come.

    2. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Mahrez mate

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

      I'd lean Mahrez, on penalties too
      13, 12, 10, 9 in his last 4 Man City games

    4. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Mahrez but expect benchings and the occasional cameo

  27. DALEDOBACK
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Saw a post on here a while back with most cancellations per team. Could anyone post a link please?

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

      Not sure it was this you saw, but this is a useful spreadsheet on Reddit of unplayed fixtures per team: https://i.redd.it/d2mkimwzyfd81.png

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

        Thank you kind sir.

        Wildcard active try to reignite some interest.

    2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I don't have a link but I copied it (and updated Burnley and Watford), I'd credit the person that posted it but I'm afraid I don't remember who it was:

      Arsenal 4 WOL (H) LIV (H) TOT (A) CHE (A)
      Aston Villa 2 BUR (H) LEE (A)
      Brentford 0
      Brighton 2 TOT (H) MUN (A)
      Burnley 4 TOT (H) AVL (A) EVE (H) LEI (H)
      Chelsea 2 ARS (H) LEI (H)
      Crystal Palace 1 WAT (A)
      Everton 3 LEI (H) BUR (A) NEW (H)
      Leeds 2 LIV (A) AVL (H)
      Liverpool 2 ARS (A) LEE (H)
      Man City 0
      Man United 1 BHA (H)
      Newcastle 2 EVE (A) SOU (H)
      Norwich 1 LEI (A)
      Southampton 1 NEW (H)
      Spurs 3 BUR (A) BHA (A) ARS (H)
      Watford 2 CRY (H) WOL (A)
      West Ham 0
      Wolves 2 WAT (H) ARS (A)

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

        Thanks Nate

      2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        *Leicester is missing

        4 BUR (A) CHE (A) EVE (A) NOR (H)

      3. FPL Brains
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Haha, t'was me.

        1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Ah apologies! Thanks again though

          1. FPL Brains
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            All good bro

  28. FPL Brains
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    A question folks, who do you think the best 5.5 or less midfielder is to gamble on? (Excl Ramsay)

    I'm think D Gray, but I mean Everton are rubbish and it's a proper punt. Only reason I'd gamble on him is because of the games in hand.

    Any other considerations?

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

      Martinelli

      1. FPL Brains
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Currently got Martinelli bro. I was thinking of switching him out due to his blanks (as I'd have triple Liverpool too)

    2. Drexl Spivey
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Martinelli just earned his P45 in my team.

      At least Ramsay offers something from the bench.

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

        He’s got Ramsey

        1. Drexl Spivey
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Oh. Not a rosey picture then.

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

      Not that much choice

      Martinelli had been looking good prior to this GW
      Mac Allister fixtures are great from GW25
      Gordon from Everton looking decent for 4.5m
      Harrison from Leeds if there are doubles
      Dare I say Mbeumo with his fixtures from GW27

      1. FPL Brains
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks mate. I'll research Gordon and MacAlister.

        Been burnt by Mbueno before.

  29. fantasyfog
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Go on FPL, click fixtures and they are listed there

    1. fantasyfog
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Reply fail dale