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Double Gameweek 19 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) finally reaches its conclusion tonight, with Fulham v Chelsea getting underway at 20:00 GMT.

The hosts have won all four of their matches since the World Cup, while Graham Potter’s side currently sit 10th in the table, after a run of just one win in eight Premier League games.

As for the all-important team news, Chelsea hand a debut to new signing Joao Felix after he joined on loan from Atletico Madrid. The Portuguese, priced up as a £7.5m forward by FPL towers, lines up alongside Mason Mount and Kai Havertz in attack.

“It’s a combination of a lot of things: his training, the quality he has and the team needs a little bit of lift in terms of the ability he has. He’s a confident boy and he just wants to play. He’s just got to be himself. He hasn’t had that much time with the players, just about expressing himself.” – Graham Potter on why Joao Felix is starting

Elsewhere, Lewis Hall starts in place of Marc Cucurella, who drops to the bench, having struggled against Man City last time out.

Marco Silva, meanwhile, makes just one change from the 1-0 win at Leicester, as Carlos Vinicius starts up front in place of the suspended Aleksandar Mitrovic.

“He [Mitrovic] will get some rest, but [Carlos] Vinicius will get as many moments as we can get him because he is one of our main options to start as a striker. It is a great chance for him but to also give Mitrovic a bit of a break. But he is still training well and these things are good signs for us. Hopefully he will be back playing his best for us in the next few games, but for now the main solution is Vinicius.” – Marco Silva

GAMEWEEK 19 LINE-UPS

Fulham XI: Leno, Tete, Tosin, Ream, Robinson, Reed, Palhinha, De Cordova-Reid, Pereira, Willian, Vinicius

Subs: Rodak, Kurzawa, Wilson, Cairney, Chalobah, Solomon, James, Harris, Diop

Chelsea XI: Kepa, Chalobah, Silva, Koulibaly, Azpilicueta, Zakaria, Kovacic, Hall, Mount, Felix, Havertz

Subs: Bettinelli, Badiashile, Cucurella, Jorginho, Gallagher, Ziyech, Chukwuemeka, Aubameyang, D Fofana

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  1. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    Fair play to Zoph, he predicted Fulham would be around European spots back in pre-season. That's a great call, promoted teams can be so unpredictable.

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 days ago

      To think, Everton got rid of this manager and now have Lampard..

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 days ago

        Madness. Such a poorly run club. Not been the same since Moyes left and the new owner came in.

  2. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    My Dad misheard 'Atletico' as 'Mexico' and now he thinks Joao Felix is Mexican.

  3. Skout
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    Thoughts?
    A) Mitro to Martial
    B) R.James to Perisic
    C) Mount to Mahrez

    Kepa
    Shaw Trip Bueno
    KDB Rash Martinelli Mount
    Haaland Kane Mitro

    Ward Andreas R.James Patterson

  4. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    Potter calling Brighton in HT to see whether he can come back

  5. YouReds
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    Anyone captaining KDB?

    1. RICICLE
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 days ago

      If I’m getting there’s no chance I’ll be calling him, has to be Haaland

    2. Pipermaru
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 days ago

      Me, does it help?

    3. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 days ago

      Haaland is the only City (C) candidate in the near future, as he's the focus of every City attack

      If you're not convinced by Haaland, it could be a sign that you're not convinced by the current City XI. Considered Rashford or Kane?

    4. YouReds
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 days ago

      I just fancy a gamble, that’s all!

  6. Kaptenen
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    Sell Robbo or Cancelo?

    1. Kaptenen
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 days ago

      For Shaw to fund Kane

      1. Gudjohnsen
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 days ago

        Cancelo

      2. Ze_Austin
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 days ago

        Robbo will start. Cancelo probably won't. Cancelo's a priority sale, but I'm not sure Robbo is worth the price without VVD either

  7. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    While in hit mode seriously thinking another-4 on Kepa to Ederson as could get my 4 points back and have in place for week 23 double But I guess Kepa v Palace not a bad fixture ( in theory!)

    Yes or No?

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 days ago

      GWs 15, 16, 17 & 18. Note the opponents he faced then, too

      If Kepa's vexed you, Ederson for a hit might make you boil

    2. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 days ago

      Not really a -4 is it. Just go it

      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 days ago

        FYI, I don't like Ederson as a pick. But it's a decent move from Kepa

        1. dunas_dog
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 4 days ago

          Thanks. You’re right. In fact De Gea probably better option, cheaper and may have another double soon

  8. The Overthinker
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    Who would you start from below and why

    A) Pereira
    B) botman
    C) Bueno

    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 days ago

      I have Mitro Botman Bueno - I'm starting Botman, but that's because I need to play three defenders.

    2. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 days ago

      C. Slightly better chance of a CS than Botman and an attacking return

    3. The bean
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 days ago

      What about Stones, b

  9. Batmans brother
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    I remember posting warning against the cult of the Kepa bandwagon back when the train had well and truly left the station but alas many folks have been harmed in the wreckage! He's not a particularly good goalkeeper and he's not playing in a particularly good team ergo just because he had an extra fixture didn't make it wise getting him. Watch out for the illogical bandwagon folks!

    1. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 days ago

      4.5 goalkeeper mate, not season defining

    2. MrZ
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 days ago

      He's a good keeper. IIt's the defence that let him down.
      & He's not being himself after WC.

    3. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 4 days ago

      Almost kept a clean sheet against Man City and and only conceded one here so far. Quite happy with a run of 9, 3, 4

    4. Ram sey Coq uel in
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 days ago

      He's played 8 full 90 minute games so far & kept 4 clean sheets in those 8 & conceded 1 goal in each of the other 4 , what more do you expect from a 4.5 keeper oh great one .

  10. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    Capt rash or haaland?

    1. Wolfman180
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 days ago

      Head says Haaland, Heart says Rashford

      1. Letsgo!
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 days ago

        Hahaha! Same here

  11. The-Red-1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    Is Felix a Nunez mark 2, or is that harsh?

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 days ago

      Only Watkins and Che Adams can truly end up on the podium with Nunez in this season's Miss Chance pageant

    2. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 days ago

      Not sure they could be more different.

    3. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 days ago

      Felix can hit a barn door - but mostly hits the keeper

  12. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    f you have Tripper White Shaw would u get whom ?
    A- Botman don't like doubling
    B- Mee good fixtures coming
    C- Doherty for DGW
    D- other denfeder

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 days ago

      A, best defence in the league

    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 days ago

      f you too 😛

      1. OptimusBlack
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 days ago

        LOL

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      A

  13. fredmnz
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    I'm stuck with Cucu and Walker, both probably not playing GW20...

    Best replacements? Already have Shaw and Trippier

  14. Tinmen
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    Folks, how is Varane as an option?

    Is he nailed at least ?

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 days ago

      He's fragile. I expect his minutes to be managed.

  15. Steve Stiffler
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    Is Dean Henderson a viable option atm or am I going mental?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 days ago

      Score is heavily inflated by pen saves. Forest seem to be improving a bit though. Not a terrible option but not exactly my favourite either

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 days ago

        Snap!

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 days ago

      Prefer Raya. The 2 pen saves have inflated Hendo's pts.

      1. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 days ago

        Also prefer (& have) Raya. Double snap!

  16. Heavy Cream
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    Odd predicament but play Cancelo or Mount? Cheers.

  17. Fuddled FC
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    Will we learn anything more about Nunez before the deadline or should I just do Nunez > Kane now to catch the price rise?

    1. Steve Stiffler
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 days ago

      Do it

  18. Gorky
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    When do draft transactions go through? It says in the help section 24hrs before deadline which should have been 18:30 this evening. Still not gone through

  19. Rash
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    Worth ditching kepa for a hit? Brought him in for the double and immediately regretted it.

    1. Steve Stiffler
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 days ago

      Considering the same, Pope could be the go

    2. MrJobby
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 days ago

      Never thought it’s worth taking a hit for a keeper
      Do the math
      Even if he keeps a clean sheet you have only broke even.

  20. Ze_Austin
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    Potter HT magic

  21. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    OMG KOULIBALY

  22. Gizzachance
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    Koulabaly goal

  23. Meechoo115
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    Mount assist?

  24. g_jannyg
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    Mount A

  25. BrockLanders
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    Mount assy

  26. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    Sorely tempted by Rashford Triple Captain

  27. MrJobby
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    Went rashford captain gw19
    Thinking captain again for 20
    He has a decent Record v city and second game is v palace .
    Fixtures and form show rash is an option .

  28. Ze_Austin
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    With what's happening with City defs, I'm now leaning towards Doherty as an option. Not for my team, but maybe something like this as a target:

    Ederson & Someone (good luck)
    Trippier Shaw Schar Gabriel Doherty

  29. DycheDycheBaby
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    Mount assist because he meant to cross it to Koulabaly right? Joke.

    1. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 days ago

      The post should have been given the assist points.

  30. Shark Team
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 days ago

    After analysing possible future DGWs and chips usage, I came down to these 3 options for my TC:

    A) Haaland GW20 (mun,TOT)

    B) Rashford GW22 (CRY, LEE)
    *if it happens(Mun,Lee should not need FA Cup replays)
    ** LEE might be BRE(if MUN reach Carabao final) so they avoid having the same teams playing in a week

    C) Haaland GW23 (AVL, ars)
    *only if MCI-ARS don’t need replay in their FA Cup tie cause then there’s serious chance of Haaland rotation for the Villa game

    Which one you prefer, is it worth going this gw ?