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Dugout Discussion – Liverpool vs Everton

After a 1-1 stalemate at St Mary’s, we now move to Anfield as Liverpool and Everton square up in the first Merseyside derby of the season.

The big news is that Jurgen Klopp has named both Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino on the hosts’ bench for the 2.15pm encounter.

The Reds’ Brazilians were among the top four players for transfers in last week, with 293,000+ and 220,000+ new owners respectively.

Mohamed Salah owners can breathe a sigh of relief, though, as he’s named on the teamsheet up front along with Dominic Solanke and Sadio Mane.

Second only to Harry Kane for the Gameweek 16 captaincy, the Egyptian has been handed the armband by 15.8% of Fantasy Premier League managers on the back of three sets of double-digit hauls in his last five league outings.

Mane, meanwhile, has two sets of 10+ hauls in his last three league starts and netted twice at home to Spartak Moscow in midweek.

For Everton, the form of budget frontman Dominic Calvert-Lewin has caught the eye of late. He was the sixth most transferred in (157,000+) player for Gameweek 16 after bagging a goal and assist against Huddersfield last time out.

The youngster retains his start, though Sam Allardyce also names Oumar Niasse on the Toffees’ teamsheet for the first time since Gameweek 12.

Gylfi Sigurdsson is another to monitor ahead of back-to-back encounters with Newcastle and Swansea – the Toffees’ playmaker has served up attacking returns in each of the previous four league fixtures.

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

    Knew Gomez was the one to get 🙁

    1. My Name Is Pepu
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      He's having a great game tbh

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

        he is , he is

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      He's looked mustard. Will be rested for TAA midweek though?

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

        dunno, good thing is he can CB as well though

  2. My Name Is Pepu
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    ALWAYS captain King Salah, when will I learn. 🙁

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I captained him last week instead of hazard didn't work out too good.

  3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Pep's latest abortion of a teamsheet in 22 mins...

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

      I'm pretty confident that it will be

      KDB Fernandinho Silva

      Sterling Kun Sane

      no surprises there

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        The only doubt is Kompany. And if Kompany is out, who comes in.

    2. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Ederson
      Walker Kompany Otamendi Delph
      KDB Fernandinho Silva
      Sterling Aguero Sane

  4. Sims
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Those kane(c) goals were for nothing then

    Back to the drawing board

  5. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Was i crazy to captain Hazard over Kane and Salah?

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Yes. You and I both fell for it.

      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        handsight? all 3 looked good options before this gw started.

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah, it was obvious he was going to blank against the worst team in the league.

    3. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      😆

    4. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Nope

    5. DR0GBA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Considering his form and could have had 6 goals last week..... there was logic

      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        This. i watched that newcastle game and was really impressed. hazard was absolutely killing it.

    6. Drosiah
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Nah, against West Ham & in form, it wasn’t a bad move.

      Salah seems to be Mr reliable though

    7. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Crazy is a badly used word , hindsight would say that it wasn't the best decision.

    8. Rash
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Did the same and probs won't capt salah midweek either

    9. My Name Is Pepu
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Looked like the best option on paper.

      Kudos to West Ham for their solid performance. Though, we should start trusting MoMo a bit more now when it comes to captaincy. His consistency is ridiculous.

      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        yh i thought everton was improving at the back with 2 cs in a row and kane wembley woes meant i opted for inform Hazard.

    10. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Told you you were a traitor 🙂

      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        i derserved that. should have trusted him 😉

        Hopefully kane wont betray me again when i captain him against Brighton

    11. tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I made the same choice out of those 3 players...was unsure which to choose though out of the 3, it was a close choice, just didn't work out this week.

    12. fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      You deserve what you got. Now, rush to get him back. No sympathy for you with posts like these. Had he blanked, I'm guessing you'd have been around to remind us of it.

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2017/12/09/the-pre-match-preamble-gameweek-16-5/?hc_page=15#hc_comment_17142434

      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        ive already got him . just didnt captain him

  6. Pacer.
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    What an overrated player AOX is. Inconsistent performances that range from ok to rubbish

    1. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Cant be overrated if no one actually rates him.

      1. Pacer.
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        How is 30ml nobody rating him?

    2. Sims
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Been saying this for ages

      Got a free pass because of his pace and nationality but people realising now

      Shite player

    3. Sterling is £11Mill..…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      He is chit yes can’t believe they paid 30mil for him? If you can run fast then you worth 30mil apparently

      1. Do I Not Like Orange
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        The Sissoko precedent.

  7. Ratatouille
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Is there any chance Kane gets rested for the midweek game?

    1. Drosiah
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Can’t see it happening

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Nope

  8. Drosiah
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Is Moreno worth keeping? Should I switch to Gomez?

  9. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Very surprised to see Firmino on the bench 😯

    1. arndff_
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Can't imagine what was on Klopp's mind... Really.

  10. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Hi all, just got home and heard something about Ramsey's injury, is it something seriuos?

    1. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Wenger said it's a small hamstring issue, make of that what you will.

      1. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        He should be fine then, cheers.

        1. Jimmers
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Maybe not for midweek though

        2. Pierce34
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          I wasn't watching the match so I don't know the extent to which he was hampered/limping. In any case I'm very pessimistic about his chances of playing in only 3 days time.

        3. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Being Ramsey, expect a rest.

  11. Pierce34
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Forget EO in the top 10k, is the Salah goal for non-captainers if ranked in the 200-300k range?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Fpldiscovery ftw

      1. Pierce34
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Where though? I can see the stats for expected averages after baps etc., but nothing about EO of players.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      80% own, around 25% captained so 105%

      1. Pierce34
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers TM.

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Actually more like 88 + 20 odd

  12. PocketZola
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Sub salah to cout already, I need sterling to work magic

  13. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    In fairness to Salah, Martina is a championship standard player, he was so weak for the goal

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

      well don't get me started on Stoke's defence then....

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Lol

    2. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I think he dived to try get the free out.

      No complaints here.

    3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Still a quality finish

  14. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    For those of us outside the top 10K there are still just over 30% of ACTIVE teams that DON'T own Salah.

    #SmallGains

    1. rivercityransom
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      where did you find this stat?

      1. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        FPL Discovery.

    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Great stat.

  15. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Just realised it was a Gomez assist 🙂

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      All the Gomez posts not a bit of a giveaway?

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        I didnt read them lol. Was too much in awe watching replays of the goal

  16. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Neville praising Salah through gritted teeth

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      He's in for a rough day

  17. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Mane to be subbed at half-time ?

    1. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      You what ?

    2. Scout Pics
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Salah

  18. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    How nailed is Gomez?

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Wondering myself, need a Moreno replacement

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Klopp described him as "the future of English football" on the sky interview thing with carra & shreeves that was on this morning. So he will bench him for TAA midweek

  19. Nobodinho
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Best defender below 5.3?

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Wardinho

    2. yakirh
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Jones is 5.3 if you can afford

  20. Monkey Hanger
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Unless you have Salah captain, pts he scores are probably going to have a negative effect on your OR. Kind of takes any fun out of owning him. He is a must have or else.

    1. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      As a captainer I think it's great fun

    2. Sims
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Still 500 people in the top 10k without him so not essential

    3. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Depends on where you are ranked.

    4. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      All my mini leagues went Kane(c) though and a few don’t have him including my head-to-head so very happy with the goals! OR doesn’t bother me too much

  21. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    In the Top 10k even you had Gomez' assist for the Salah goal, you still lost rank 😆

    1. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Ouch that stings.

  22. Sterling is £11Mill..…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Rumours Jesus and Kun both benched with Sterling playing as a falafel nine

    1. Scout Pics
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Falafel nine LMAO

      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        😀

    2. Sailboats
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      lul?

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

      Covfefe

    4. fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      For a game against United? Somehow doubt that, but we'll know soon.

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

      Maureen can only dream

    6. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Are you at a Kebab shop by any chance

    7. dark91
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Served with Tahini?

    8. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Have a +1 for falafel nine.

    9. MTPockets
        6 years, 4 months ago

        That would a real pita.

      • Legomané
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        After Sterling > Couts...id not be surprised at this point 🙂

    10. Sahil Yadav
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Salah needs 0.1m rise to reach 10m price. Then everyone will cap him

      1. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Heh, TBF there was one GW where he was 3rd on my list. But yeah need to trust him more.

        But if Cout and Firm were playing I'd be scared.

        He ought to be rested midweek now.

    11. PocketZola
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Richar, apzi, Daniels to son, oatamendi, long for -4?

      1. Darth_Krid
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Absolutely not.

      2. My Name Is Pepu
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Just Daniels to Kiko/Watford or nailed Burnley def.

        As much as I love Son as a player, don't think Poch rates him enough to start him game after game. Which is pretty sad.

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

        Nope..terrible idea

    12. My Name Is Pepu
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      All I've seen Ox do throughout the game is play useless back passes to Henderson and the def, losing possession and firing a couple of rubbish crosses. And yes, that awful set piece attempt.

      1. Scout Pics
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        That sums up the ox perfectly. £40m they said.

      2. Sailboats
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        The same can be said for Henderson

      3. dark91
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        That is all true with the exception of a volley shot that looked nice tbf

    13. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Salah will be owned by 60% of players in no time. What's the record ?

      1. Darth_Krid
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Lukaku was 62 or something earlier this season. Vardy and Mahrez were 65+ at times a couple of years back!

      2. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        I think Ibra last season after the aguero red card. Had over 65%

    14. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      knew i should have played mariappa over alonso 😐

      1. Sim Simma
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Knew i shouldn't have sold Naughton for Zeegelaar

      2. ZaZaZu
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        are you being serious? That's a ridiculous claim. You would choose Alonso vs West Ham every single time over Mariappa. Every time

    15. Darth_Krid
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      ‭What’s Salah’s EO? Not sure whether that goal is a bad thing as owner/non-captainer.

      1. FPL ZB
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        120%

      2. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        120% in the top 10k.

      3. Scout Pics
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Oh it's bad. Real bad.

    16. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      No real Salah captains in my main ML, but two have Coutinho captain and Kane vice. Need a 92nd minute 1 pointer

      1. arndff_
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        How about no? I've just bought Coutinho...

    17. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      PFA POTY, mo salah