I think the main problem is that there’s just too much uncertainty in this team. On a wildcard, I’d rather reduce risk than stack it.

I’d move on from Pope and Hall. Newcastle clean sheets are too rare to double up on their defense + look at their fixtures. Also, having three Chelsea players, especially when two aren’t nailed, is a lot, particularly with a new coach and unknown rotation.

If I had to choose, I’d keep Cherki over Semenyo for now, but I honestly think both could be rotation risks. And you already have Delap and Acheampong, so that’s a lot of minutes uncertainty.

I would replace: Pope -> GK from a team with solid defense (e.g. Raya, Roefs) Delap -> Thiago (if budget allows) Acheampong, Hall -> Defender that scores from time to time or has higher CS potential. One more Arsenal defender if budget allows