Getting your team tactics right for Chelsea's very attractive double gameweek where they play Hull and Aston Villa at home in GW1 is the first test of your Fantasy Premier League managerial skills.
Below we've listed some things for you to think about. We're going to have a think too, and later this week in our newsletter we'll run through the different options and tactics available and the pros and cons of each.
- Chelsea will no doubt score a good few goals in GW1 playing Villa and Hull at home. The numbers behind our Fixture Analyser reckon The Blues would average 4 goals from these two fixtures, that's just an average. It could be more. These aren't just any 2 fixtures, these are 2 very good fixtures, and at home to boot.
- In GW2 Chelsea go to Old Trafford, a hugely significant game for both new bosses. Statistically we expect this game to be low-scoring affair, 1-1. What we will say is this: Don't be put off from attacking Chelsea players in this fixture, a goal is not unlikely, but don't expect Chelsea to keep a clean sheet either.
- Mourinho has hinted at rest for those involved in the Confederations Cup, namely Mata, Torres and Azipilicueta. He's also talked up the importance of using Frank Lampard sparingly. Expecting any of these to feature in both games would be a risk.
- As well as expecting goals we should also not be at all surprised if Chelsea can keep two clean sheets. Mourinho's first instalment at Chelsea saw them break defensive records for home clean sheets in the Premier League.
- A final negative, and the most important to consider, Chelsea will have a blank fixture in GW3. If all goes well, and the rest of your team stays free from injury and suspension, and you don't need your first couple of transfers to pick up the new Michu, you might be okay to have your Chelsea players sit on the bench. Maybe. If.
So, should you load up your GW1 FPL team with Chelsea players? We'll look at the different strategies available to you and the ins and outs of each in our free newsletter this week.
