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Dugout Discussion – Liverpool vs Spurs

After Palace and Newcastle shared the spoils at Selhurst Park, we now make our way to Anfield as Liverpool entertain Spurs at 4.30pm.

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) interest is substantial for Sunday’s late encounter, with Golden Boot rivals Harry Kane (17.3%) and Mohamed Salah (13.1%) among the top three captain picks for Gameweek 26.

Kane – who rolls up to Merseyside on the back of nine goals in his last six league starts – has already plundered 16 FPL points against Jurgen Klopp’s troops in a 4-1 home win back in Gameweek 9.

He was handed the armband by 12 of the top 100 FPL managers ahead of yesterday’s deadline, with 19 of those opting for Salah instead.

The Egyptian remains the most consistent source of points in FPL, with a goal or assist in 14 of his last 16 league appearances.

Ominously for Mauricio Pochettino’s team, Salah has delivered double-digits in each of his last two at Anfield as the Reds look to avenge their Wembley mauling.

Meanwhile, Roberto Firmino is the seventh top armband pick for this round of fixtures, though just 3.2% of managers have backed the Brazilian, who has served up six goals and three assists in his last seven starts.

Like Salah, both Dele Alli and Son Heung-Min were also among the goals in that previous head-to-head and will fancy their chances against a defence that shipped three goals to Man City in their last home match.

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  1. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Current rank 88K

    50 pts with 6 BAPS to come + Alonso. Green or red arrow?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Depends on tomorrow.

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Think he’s safe with a green... everybody has Alonso so he’s ok there, Haz could have a big one but he’s still a differential.

    2. CrouchDown
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Obviously

    3. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Green

    4. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Almost identical rank and score.
      89k
      55pts with Salah capt BPS to come
      Alonso to play
      Feels like a green arrow

  2. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Salah can sense when I VC him. Damn sexy Egyptian.

    1. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Please VC him next week as well.

      1. Stats Don\'t Lie
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        *rest of season

      2. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        I was planning on (C) so you're better off going with the Hurri(C)ance

        1. WE GO FOR IT
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Kane (c) it is then! Sorted!

  3. Bring the Cavalry
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Bottomed.

    Got 2 FT,
    Son + Zeegelaar > Walcott + mee good moves?

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Looks good

      1. Bring the Cavalry
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers mate

  4. CrouchDown
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Ota + Firmino > Mee + Aubam

    Crazy or inspired?

    With CL coming up I think the first 2 will see limited minutes. I also like Burnley's CS prospects

    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Not the worst transfer. I’m thinking of getting rid of Otamendi as well.

    2. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Too soon

  5. Sickboy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Is Robertson nailed for Liverpool?

    1. Dr Van Nostrand
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      probably not

    2. mookie
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I'd say he's first choice but not nailed. He could be the one that gets the tougher games.

  6. No_Mo_Salah?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    How was Walcott yesterday? Why was he subbed at 60m? Was planning on doing Son to Walcott for my ft. Cheers.

    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Walcott was one of two bright players for Everton (Davies being the other). Still looks a good transfer but I’m keeping Son one more game at home.

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Should have scored but a ridiculous block

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Looked the best Everton attack, saved for future games.

    4. F4L
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I'm still a tad baffled how he didn't get any returns. Dunno why he was subbed, most said just in-case he got injured, game was gone from Everton's reach

      1. No_Mo_Salah?
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Great. Thanks all!

    5. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Almost scored and should've had an assist. Wouldn't sell Son though

  7. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Worth selling stones?

    Fancy doing stones to Lowton to free up some cash.

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      yep and i'm looking at getting 2 4.4-4.6s, currently on Hegazi and Fernandez. Lowton a better pick do you think?

      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Yea I think he’s had his time in my team, been such a let down!

        Personally Lowtons the better pick for me. Burnley have great fixtures, bardsley just got injured so Lowton at 4.3 looks a great pick.

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          cheers, didn't realise Lowton had dropped that far, will get him instead of Hegazi, every penny counts 🙂

          1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 3 months ago

            Let’s do this !

            😎

  8. Taking the Mkhitaryan
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Why has sky sports news gone crazy

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Its gone back in time by an hour

      1. Yellin' in my Ear
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Looks ok now

  9. The Tinkerman
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Alonso to save my GW tomorrow.

    1. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Won't make much difference considering most own him!

    2. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      48.9% in top 10k, with 25.5% on Azpi

  10. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Can Aumbameyang play Europa League for Arsenal this season?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      no

    2. TallestJohn
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Don't think so, I believe the issue is Dortmund named him in their Europa League squad once the dropped out of the CL.

      Not seen a single source saying that he ISN'T cup tied at least.

      1. WE GO FOR IT
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        They didn't name him in the squad. He is cup-tied because, Dortmund and Arsenal are in the same competition. (Article 43, Point 2)

  11. TallestJohn
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Even though I would have to take a hit to get Kane out I hope he gets banned so he misses the NLD, plus it would give me an excuse to get in AUBA 🙂

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      No chance

  12. Yellin' in my Ear
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Note to self, captain Salah every week

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Need to make a note of that myself, probably won't stick to it though 😆

      1. Yellin' in my Ear
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        I did it for about ten weeks up to the new year and rose into the top 10k, now not doing it and dropping slowly again 🙁

  13. Mr. Funny Name
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Best option to swap Lingard for, bearing in mind GW 31 blanks? Got 3.0 itb

    1. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Wally

    2. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Lolcott

    3. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Theo

  14. Qaiss
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Kane should get a ban for diving for the first Pen.

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      he wont, he's English

      1. Qaiss
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Probably true sadly.

  15. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Friday night - Salah(C) + Ibe
    Saturday morning - Sterling(C) + Wilson
    Whyyyyyy...

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Because you changed your mind.

      1. JONALDINHO
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Exactly. I don't like my mind

        1. DA Minnion (Former great)
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Time to change your mind , I reckon.

  16. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    A) Kenny > Mee
    B) RLC > JWP

    DDG
    Alonso Azpi Ogbonna Schindler Kenny
    Salah Sterling Son Shaqiri RLC
    Kane Firmino Wilson

  17. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Lingard > JWP done. Feels good when you cut the deadwood out and get an in-form differential in.

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Wow

    2. Football Heaven
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      That’s terrible

    3. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I hope you had 2FT. Else this is really really unnecessary.

  18. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Need a hazard Alonso and mariappa masterclass tomorrow to bring me back from the brink this week.

  19. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Pope
    Alonso • Ota • Jones
    Salah • Sterling • Son • Lingard • CM
    Kane • DCL

    (Elliot / Niasse / Dawson / Wimmer)
    1 ft & 4.4m itb

    A) Ota, Lingard & DCL ➡️ Mawson/Mee, Walcott & Firmino (-8)

    B) Lingard & DCL ➡️ Walcott & Wilson (-4)

    C) DCL ➡️ Firmino

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      C

    2. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      A with Mawson.

      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        I feel the hit sets me up for the next few gameweeks. Cheers mate!

  20. Reuser
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Am I right in thinking that as well as Spurs and City, Arsenal also have two Europa League matches and the Carabao Cup final before their fixtures turn for the better?

    And that Aubameyang is ineligible to play in Europe, whilst Mhiki is ineligible for the Cup Final?

    And that the City match could conceivably be postponed if City need a replay in the FA Cup?

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      All correct

      1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        So Rambo will be injured by the time the good fixtures come

      2. Reuser
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks.

        Was originally looking at this to dissuade myself from getting Arsenal players in - but perversely, I almost want to punt on Aguero to Aubameyang now....

        Spurs and City defender aren't particularly sound, and he will probably be rotation-proof due to lack of European game time.

    2. Bragazeti
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers. Didn't know that much. I still don't know whether to trade in Mkhi tonight...

      1. Reuser
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Needed a lie-down after working my way through that.

        Do you mean sell Mhiki? I would find that difficult to do, despite the fixtures. Form over fixtures for me.....

  21. Mark
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 17 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Surprising that, of the top ten managers in the world only one - the guy in tenth - captained Salah.

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Bunches the field, makes it more interesting

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I think we have to realise that good players can score against the best teams in the league.

    3. Sims
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      most had kun im guessing

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        yup

    4. Rik Waller
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      My instinct as the previous GW ended was Salah captain, but slowly throughout the week, I convinced myself that Kun was the better option. bugger

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        absolutely same story mate

    5. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      The comeback is on 😆

    6. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Only 9 in the current top 50.

    7. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I’m glad because of the lack of good captain options I captained Salah.

  22. Sims
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Some really bitter pool fans tonight probably a result of one carling cup in 12 years

    1. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Comments like this won't make us any better...

    2. Rik Waller
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      They should focus more on Klopp failing with tactics in the 2nd half

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Been saving that one for a while...

  23. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Salah(C) my only real points scorer but 49 with Alonso left, feels good after 12 from 6 yesterday.

  24. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    What is best option here.

    A. . . . Save a transfer

    B.....son to Walcott.. .

    Thanks

  25. pakornk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    When in doubt, captain Salah!

    Why didnt I do this!!!

  26. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    F**k The lineman robbed us, it was evident from the 2 set pieces spurs got the 2 was offsides and karius saved both and then the 2 penalties

  27. jimmy.floyd
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    DDG
    Alonso Otamendi Tomkins
    Salah Sterling Lingard Shaqiri
    Kane Kun Wilson
    Elliot Carroll Maguire Mbemba

    1 ft 0.9 itb

    A Lingard to Ramsey
    B Tomkins to Naughton
    C Maguire Lingard to Naughton Miki?

  28. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    8 or 9 players GW31 covers a free hit yeah?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Free hit is probably the best chip.

  29. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    King salah the captain saved the day, 60 (-8) 52, shit gw did a -8 to get ready for the next gw and it worked out, im totally satisfied

    1. firetog
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      83 (-4) here, very happy with the way this week turned out. Salah (c) and Ramsey got me 50 points between them.

      1. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Wow!

    2. barracuda
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      44 with Alonso to go. Another red arrow argh

      1. Yellin' in my Ear
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Show off

      2. grumpyman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Bang on average. Could still be green.

      3. barracuda
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Is it? Ok then. Why I never C Salah??? Madness

      4. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        You'll be broadly neutral. Average is 40pts with two players to go. One being Alonso and the other the Phil Jones auto-sub.

        1. barracuda
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Cheers Diesel

      5. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        50 with Alonso(C) and Courtois to go.

        1. Ahtikullervo
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Look like my closest rival...