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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. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    31 with king and Femenia to go

    After Dennis cap disaster I guess it's okay

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

    Salah/Mane back for Leicester?

    Been googling it but couldn't find a def answer

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

      Salah is against Ivory Coast next who've been impressive so I'd imagine he will. Mane has an easier game against Cabo Verde but Senegal have been pretty poor so far scoring only one goal (a very, very late penalty) so it's not a given

      1. Alexis Nonsense
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks

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

      Depends how far Senegal and Egypt go in AFCON. They will be back but if either or both in last 4 may not be ready to play

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

    Early.thoughts on these moves for -4?
    Alonso, Jota, CR7 to Robbo, Bowen, Watkins.
    Lraves 5.2 itb for Fodej to KdB/Son/Bruno. Already have Salah

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

      Foden*

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

      Worth just sitting on it for now
      Alonso does need to go
      Ronaldo may want to keep if they double as fixtures could be BUR, SOU, BHA in space of 2 GWs

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

    Lamptey just isn't a viable FPL asset is he? I mean fixtures are good and he looks such a threat but starts just aren't there and he always comes on.

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

      No he’s not, plays every other game and always cameo’s

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

      Yeah, I think you have to forget about him until he becomes a regular starter.

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

    Enjoy the 15 day layoff peeps

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

    Wow they must have found that extra White point down the FPL towers sofa

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

      Hmm, he gets a bonus? Nice.

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

        2. Livefpl not showing it yet

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

          Im a White owner but these very late bonus changes do concern me.

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

          Was going by this tweet earlier: https://twitter.com/OfficialFPL/status/1485282233824993282

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

            Yep i had one last look and there it is

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

      Wow, 4 players end on 2 bonus
      Further boost for Fabio

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

    CR7 & Bruno owners, whats the Salah plan?

    Bruno to Salah 1FT?

    I know United might double in 25 but Salah is coming in no matter what

  8. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Evening all!! Would your do Maddison and DCL to Salah and Edouard???

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

      I prefer Broja over Edouard, but yes.

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

        I can also do DCL and Gray to Salah and Broja with the exact money, better option??

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

          Yeah. Maddison is essential for his DGWs.

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

            Yeah he is, Liverpool away, West Ham at home and Wolves away then a blank next 4 tho, Everton have 3 decent fixtures to be rearranged but they are pants at the minute

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

              As a manager who likes to play the fixtures, its not an easy choice I admit.
              But I prefer mids this season.

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

                Yeah I am the same and and also prefer mids this season too, need to give it some serious thoughts i think

            2. The Mentaculus
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Leicester DGWs are unlikely to be imminent (higher probability from GW31 onward):

              https://mobile.twitter.com/MikkelTokvam/status/1483461685688127490/photo/1

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

                Ah brilliant!! Cheers for this information mate!!!

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

                Cheers

  9. el polako
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    2 bonus points from Ramsdale, wow! Wasn't expecting that.

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      More expected than the phantom White 2 bonus.
      Someone in FPL towers owns him!!

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

        Happens too many times this it stinks

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

        Passing bonus I would say as it was a 0-0.

  10. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Chances of Foster recovering and starting vs. Burnley? DDG 6 points staring at me from the bench.

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      It’s a long wait. Don’t think about it

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

        Yeah, need to forget about it.

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

      Id say plenty of time to recover and after that Norwich rout they would put him back in.

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

        Yeah, let's just hope for a CS vs. Burnley then.

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

      Same here, recon he will start ffs

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

        I was surprised WHM were so poor.

  11. Rubberducky
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Do we know why Lowton didn’t play? And if he will next game against Watford? (Hoping he doesn’t becuase I have Edouard on bench

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

      I suspect he was rotated but may now lose his place, at least for the next game. If so, you’ll just have to hope they don’t get a lead that they may want to protect by bringing on an extra defender

      1. Rubberducky
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        That does sound about right, thanks for the reply!

      2. NorCal Villan
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Burnley getting a lead? Surely you jest 😎

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

          I was actually going to include a joke to that effect in my reply, but then remembered Cornet will be back so they may have an outside chance!

  12. Bleh
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    If Salah is available for GW24, do these moves look good?

    Maddison, Gray, Ronaldo > Salah, KDB, Watkins (-4)

    Could also upgrade Dier > Laporte but don’t think that’s worth an extra hit.

  13. JUNITED
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Is Salah price still going to drop before his come back from afcon?

    The rule says if player is available right away from red then his price is locked but he’s not turning into available, he’s turning into yellow.

    Please let me know.

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

      Doesn't look likely now, on -76% with two up arrows on FPLstats

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

        Early wildcarders costing us

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

    Trying to figure any plan going forward, recon it is mostly about getting KDB or not, as well as the timing of getting Salah.
    Which one sounds better right now?

    1) KDB in now -4, Salah in -4 before GW25 while selling Ronaldo
    2) Salah in now -4, keeping Ronaldo for GW25, no City mid for now

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Plan 3)
      Get lucky

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

        For sure!

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

      My plan is looking like having Cancelo, Laporte, Kdb and Trent, Robertson and Jota from next gw-4. Then save and then Kdb and Jota to Salah and Mahrez for when pool play Norwich for free.

      Cancellations and injuries etc will scupper this no doubt.

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

        That sounds interesting tbh

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

          Well I currently have Trent, Jota, Kdb and Cancelo. Was going to bring in Laporte and Robertson this week until the dgw was announced. I’m going to do it next gw and then as I said Kdb and Jota to Salah and Son/Mahrez.

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

      I have a similar-ish problem.
      Have KDB and Bruno atm.
      Wondering whether to hold both in GW 25 and then Bruno out in GW 26.

      I'll probably hold both for 25. Only worry is that Salah has Burnley.

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

        Good point, having 3 big hitters is impossible so have to sacrifice one

      2. Rubberducky
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I have the same and am wondering what on earth to do

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

    Ramsdale & Jota are my only players to have any returns. Dennis has menanced my team this week

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      *everyone's team*

  16. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Green arrow….
    Blimey looks like my awful GW was better than many
    King(c) to go too

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

      Nice!
      Was also having a comparatively decent GW until Alonso didn't show.

      37(-4) with King and Foster to go.

  17. Norco
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Got exact cash for:

    Ronaldo + Gray > Salah + Broja (-4)

    Pull the trigger?

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

      You don't want Ronaldo for his possible double in 25?

      1. Norco
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Not sure if that's a joke or being serious haha

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

          Hehe, I sense your frustration.
          I don't have him, got lucky I guess.

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

      It’s crazy to do it now. Forget those moves, you will find another way if priced out. 2weeks could be any amount of injuries.

  18. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    21 (-4) with King(C) to go

    This has to be my worst gameweek ever!

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

      King hattrick to save us. 26 points with King(C).

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

    Ddg
    Laporte Taa cancelo
    Jota foden Raphinha Bowen gray
    Kane(c) Antonio
    Foster King williams james*
    2.3M ITB,1 FT
    Which move looks best guys?
    A)King to Watkins
    B)King To edouard
    C)Roll the FT and save for upcoming dgws(already used a FH) and start gray/king
    Thanks in advance

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

      James out? Robertson in?

      1. james 101
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Good shout. I did that last week!

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

        I don’t trust pool defence enough to double up tbh

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

          It’s not their defence only your investing in though!

  20. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Hi all....thoughts on this move please?

    Alonso and raphinha to digne and salah - 4.......0.1m to spare so keeping an eye on prices......thanks

    Ramsdale ddg
    Taa cancelo alonso diop livra
    Foden jota bowen raphinha gray
    Ronaldo dennis king

    1. james 101
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Sure

      But hold off a while mate

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

    Not up to speed with the latest DGW permutations: are there likely to be any in 24, or are 25/26 the earliest we're going to see them?

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

      None possible in 24 from what I’ve read (Crellin etc)

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

      GW24 is played midweek so no space for other games. 25/26 are possible but CL and EL games complicate the picture there.

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

    Nigeria are losing. Could be an upset

  23. james 101
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    How did you do in your FFS Cup matchups?

    If you remembered to check!!

    1. james 101
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I am one point behind, but with King and Foster still to play, my opponent is all out.

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

      I got a bye. I don’t know why or how.

      1. james 101
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Raw charisma?

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

          Impossible

          1. james 101
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Sensual animosity?

            Power stance utilisation?

            (Bribed Mark or Joe?)

    3. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      What cup?

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

      Need 8 points from Foster.

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

    Does Dennis play the next game? I’m drawing a blank on suspension rules. Would love that -2 to at least become a 0

    1. james 101
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      No

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

        Grape

  25. Free Hat
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I guess its a good week to have a bad week.

    Played Foster instead of Ramsdale.
    Transferred in Dennis.
    Finally chelsea CS but Alonso here
    Only Jota return.

    At the point were I gladly take a King + Foster combined 4 pointer!

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Better than most if you have those 2 left

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

    Iwobi red card 6 mins after being subbed on. As helpful as he is to Nigeria as he is to Everton I see!

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

    Think it's time to WC with Steele Reguilon Keane Livramento Bilva Sissoko Ronaldo stinking up my squad.

    What do you think of the below?

    DDG Guaita
    TAA Cancelo Laporte Digne Tierney
    Salah KDB Maddison Bowen Raphina
    Watkins King Broja

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

      Nice team with benching trouble every week - BB soon?

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

        I could downgrade Maddison to Gray so bench would nearly always be Guaita King Gray Broja. Won't BB anytime soon as so many blanks etc

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

          Yeah alternatively Ramsey Robbo for Maddison Tierney if you play 5 at the back?

          May also think about placeholder for Son ... but that's tiny bit further away

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

            Everyone in my mini leagues has Arsenal defence and it has crushed me so need one of them!

            Reguilon and Son have been my worst two transfers in this season.

    2. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      get rid of trent,salah and raphinha please,you absolute jonah

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

    Who would you start next gameweek?
    A)Gray
    B)King

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A just

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

      A

    3. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A

  29. Firminooooo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    My cup opponent played Chalobah, Hwang and Torres. Bench players autosub: Laporte, TAA, Edouard= 20 points from bench.

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Genius.

  30. BrockLanders
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Alonso & Gray to Laporte & Ramsey for free?

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

      Good for today, 15 days later who knows

      1. BrockLanders
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        True