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CHELSEA — GW1 PREDICTED LINEUP
vs ⚫ Fulham (A) · Mon 24 Aug, 20:00 BST
Medium confidence⚙️ 4-2-3-1🕒 Updated 2026-08-13
MANAGER NOTE Alonso settled on a 4-2-3-1 after Asia tour; Palmer role is a free 10 behind two forwards. West London derby away = good ceiling.
FORMATION — 4-2-3-1
STARTING XI
1GKFilip Jørgensen★£5.5m
2RBReece James★£7.0m
3CBWesley Fofana£5.5m
4CBLevi Colwill£5.0m
5LBJorrel Hato£4.5m
6MFMoisés Caicedo£6.0m
7MFEnzo Fernández£6.5m
8FWDCole Palmer£11.5m
9FWDPedro Neto£7.5m
10FWDJoão Pedro£7.5m
11FWDMorgan Rogers£7.0m
BENCH
GKRobert Sánchez
RBMalo Gusto
CBBenoît Badiashile
MFRomeo Lavia
FWDLiam Delap
FWDNicolas Jackson
🎯 SET PIECES
PenaltyCole Palmer
Backup penJoão Pedro
CornersPalmer (R), Neto (L)
Free kicksPalmer
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Ben Chilwell
Injured · back Unknown
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CHELSEA LINEUP — FAQ
Who takes penalties for Chelsea? +
Cole Palmer is Chelsea's first-choice penalty taker in 2026/27. The backup is João Pedro.
What formation does Chelsea play? +
Chelsea are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 in GW1 vs Fulham. Check closer to kickoff (Mon 24 Aug, 20:00 BST) for the confirmed XI.
Who takes corners for Chelsea? +
Palmer (R), Neto (L) takes corners for Chelsea in 2026/27.
Who is Chelsea's best FPL player in GW1? +
Based on fixture (Fulham, A) and form, the standout Chelsea FPL options are Filip Jørgensen (£5.5m), Reece James (£7.0m). See the FootballDream FPL captain picks for GW1 for a full breakdown.
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