Dugout Discussion – Saturday

Saturday’s events continue with a batch of five afternoon kick-offs before we depart for the day’s finale in the Potteries.

From a Fantasy perspective, Anfield provides the hotspot.

Liverpool host Crystal Palace with Fantasy managers backing their attackers for further returns following a 3-3 draw at Watford in Gameweek 1. Mohamed Salah now boasts a 28.5% FPL ownership and provided a Plan B captain for those who ignored the Romelu Lukaku option in the early kick-off. However, to the dismay his 193,000+ new owners, Jurgen Klopp has elected to bench him this afternoon as one of five changes, handing a start to Daniel Sturridge in attack.

While many will be optimistic of a Liverpool victory and a big points haul, Frank De Boer’s Palace will arrive on Merseyside seeking a fourth successive Anfield victory, albeit without the services of winger Wilfried Zaha through injury.

Bournemouth host Watford at the Vitality Stadium in another encounter that appears to promise goals and possible profit for the home side. Charlie Daniels looks to be the key figure on show – the raiding left-back is sponsored by a generous 18.6% ownership.

Burnley host West Brom at Turf Moor with Ahmed Hegazi’s 277,000+ new owners banking on an immediate return from the giant Egyptian. Meanwhile, the Clarets’ Ben Mee is backed by 10.2%, with a 0-0 clearly the optimum result in this one.

Elsewhere, Leicester City host Brighton & Hove Albion at the King Power Stadium, while Southampton take on West Ham United at St Mary’s having failed to score in their previous six home matches.