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27 August 2016 2217 comments
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Gameweek 3 gets underway in some style: on paper, the early kick-off at White Hart Lane has the makings of a classic. However, much depends on the version of the Liverpool side that turns up.

Jurgen Klopp’s men were spectacular in the season opener against Spurs’ north London rivals, Arsenal. They followed that display a week later with frustrating showing at Burnley, as they slipped to a 2-0 reverse having hogged 83% of the ball.

As for Spurs, they’ve certainly failed to spark to this point. A stalemate with Everton was followed by a stuttering display against Palace, which eventually saw them grind out a 1-0 win.

Harry Kane is back as the lone striker. Philippe Coutinho is fit and on the Liverpool teamsheet. The scene is set for the big Fantasy assets to come to the fore.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Kante Be Bothered
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Walker + Lamela don't know how to feel about this

    1. devils advocate
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Don't let it bother you. 😉

    2. Rainer
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Unlucky + Happy. Keep hold of both for the time being!

      1. Kante Be Bothered
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 24 days ago

        I will. Hopefully Walker injury not too serious

        1. ChristoBisto
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 24 days ago

          Illness as opposed to injury apparently

        2. Rainer
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 24 days ago

          Yeah, should be back after ITB for sure.

    3. Yankee Toffee
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Same boat, I'm holding for now.

  2. devils advocate
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Sturridge with a lazy through ball at the end there that would have sent Firmino through.

    You think that was intentional much from Mr. I should be playing central? Lol.

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Great striker, would be happy with him at the gunners

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Sturridge to Arsenal would be gold.

    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      So frustrating!

    3. MDK
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      I think you're giving Sturridge too much credit

      1. devils advocate
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Not really. He wasn't exactly under pressure and Firmino was in a paddock of space and he still managed to play the ball behind him instead of in front of his run. Should have been a very simple pass.

        1. MDK
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 24 days ago

          I just don't think he's that bright to think that quick.

          1. devils advocate
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 24 days ago

            Lol.

    4. Davido989
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      It was Henderson, no?

      1. devils advocate
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 24 days ago

        I could be wrong. Sorry I was sure it was Sturridge.

        My bad. Either way a terrible pass, lol.

        I just don't like Sturridge so tried to pin it on him, lol.

        1. Davido989
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 24 days ago

          It was Henderson. Not Sturridge. Would've sent Firmino 1 on 1.

          1. devils advocate
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 24 days ago

            My apologise. 🙂

  3. TheTinman
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    What's Ville Ronkas FPL number ?

    1. The Fantastic Mr Fox
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      30327

    2. MDK
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      30327

    3. TheTinman
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Thanks all

    4. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Can someone tell me why this bloke is talked about so much. Serious question.

      1. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Why do you think?

      2. Trae44
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Looks at his past rankings

        1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 24 days ago

          Highest of 90th overall. Pretty solid each year.

      3. HNI
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 24 days ago

        He is by far the best player to play the FPL game...Look at his consistency...You may have had better rank than him once but his avg rank is amazing and he is #1 in HOF of FFS too

    5. itwaswritten
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Ville Ronka means ''Wished to Wank'' in Norwegian. Lol!

  4. Norman Conquest
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    7 from 1 decent start my main rival has cout as captain rofl

  5. EDEN THE MAN
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    How r u guys predicting Bonus Points

    1. The Fantastic Mr Fox
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      FPL points page. scroll down and click on match scoreline

    2. VS10_
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      We are counting every pass, shot, tackle, block etc. manually 😎

  6. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    I'm not sure FPL have any idea who they're giving the second and third bonus points to.

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      it changes every 5 mins, you could be right

    2. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Sure they do. 2 for Lamela

    3. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      It's shared if players are equal. So if both players are second with say 26 they get 2 points each.

  7. Piggs Boson
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    I did Firmino -> Lamela to fund Zlatan and Tekkers. Got to be happy with that 🙂

    1. Fischy
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      what is tekkers? :p

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Technical Skills.

      2. Piggs Boson
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Benteke 🙂

    2. TheBusDriver
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      We got it the first time.

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Glad to hear it, as this is the first time 🙂

  8. Nabs Kebabs
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Firmino sellers, we ought to feel pretty happy with him getting just 5 pts from that.

    1. tm245
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Especially since he funded Zlatan for me.

    2. Davido989
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Should have got more today I thought. Henderson pass at the end to him was so poor, would've been 1 on 1.

  9. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    0 from 0

    1. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      -4 from 0.

      1. pundit of punts
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 24 days ago

        This

      2. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Same.

    2. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Same.

  10. niloh1
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    how can lamela get more baps than firmino? firmino created so many more chances

  11. Acquafresca
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    I love that Firmino will still be under the radar.

    Klopp absolutely loves him. Nailed on. 90mins. Up top. I'll keep.

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      THIS!

  12. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Going to get rid of Bojan,Valdes,Wolly,Mahrez and Gray on my WC this week 👿

    Welcome to my team Ozil and Negredo

  13. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    One happy Alli seller here. 😀

    1. tm245
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Make that two.

      1. Acquafresca
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Three.

        1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 24 days ago

          Four

          1. Trae44
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 24 days ago

            Five 🙂

            1. Funkdoc
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 24 days ago

              Everybody in the house yo come on let's jive

          2. Funkdoc
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 24 days ago

            Five

          3. Lukey27
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 24 days ago

            Hi five

    2. Davido989
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Same. Poor again.

    3. Bubz
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Did Alli to Lamela to fund Ibra. Delighted

    4. ⚛Aeneas⚛
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      I gave him one last chance 🙁

      1. MesQueUnClub
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Same 🙁

    5. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      i'm not in that group

  14. Jamie_GAWA
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Not such a masterclass keeping Firmino now?

    Lost .1 in value which is essentially .5... Only got 5 points 🙂

    1. Milner4eva
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      It's only essentially 0.5 if you are dead set on getting Pogba.

      Otherwise, it's 0.1.

    2. Eskimooo
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      It's not essentially point 5 as you team doesn't consist of 1 player , what a daft comment ...

      1. Jamie_GAWA
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 24 days ago

        You obviously don't get the concept of it, what a daft comment..

        8.4 is as useful as 8.0 if looking for a replacement

        1. Milner4eva
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 24 days ago

          It's only essentially 0.5 if you are dead set on getting Pogba and you have 0.0 ITB and only 1ft.

          Otherwise, it's only 0.1.

          1. Milner4eva
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 24 days ago

            There is only one midfielder that costs 8.5.

            1. Jamie_GAWA
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 24 days ago

              Yea Pogba who's a great pick imo

              1. Milner4eva
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 24 days ago

                Firm's fine too

        2. Eskimooo
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 24 days ago

          I didn't realise you can only transfer one player ...... Silly me ...

        3. Eskimooo
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 24 days ago

          So what if you have some money in the bank ? .1 still the same as .5 ? How can you not see the stupidity of this comment ...

    3. Bellerinmondo
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      would rather have 5 points than 0.1 ITB

      1. Jamie_GAWA
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Obviously but his replacement (Pogba) should do just as well if not better.

        Don't get me wrong it may have been the correct move but it's not as genius as people made it out to be

    4. The Tinkerman
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      I'm happy I kept him after watching that game. His biggest problem is the finishing of the other players he lays it on a plate for.

    5. Eskimooo
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      I'd also advice watching games as points don't always tell the true story

      1. Jamie_GAWA
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 24 days ago

        I watched the game so don't be so rude.. I'm not saying he isn't a good pick BUT it wasn't as genius as people made it out to be to keep him.

        1. Eskimooo
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 24 days ago

          It's one game ...... Get real

          1. Jamie_GAWA
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 24 days ago

            You really are being stupid, I'm not saying he isn't a good pick - it's not that hard to understand..

            I'm saying it isn't as genius as people made it out to be to keep him..

            1. Eskimooo
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 24 days ago

              Being stupid is insinuating losing 0.1 value is the same as losing 0.5 ..think about it

        2. Eskimooo
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 24 days ago

          And my recollection was most people saying to ditch Firmino so I rally don't get what your talking about ...

  15. The Tinkerman
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Who scores more (H2H)?

    Me: Firmino (5pts) + Townsend + Foster
    Rival: Walker (1pt) + Fabregas + Courtois

    Fabregas is benched to start with and Firmino may scrape a bap. I'm feeling fairly confident.

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Me

    2. The Tinkerman
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      * His first sub for Fabregas is Kingsley.

  16. Cantona90
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Bet365

    Mirallas to score anytime 2/1

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Yes

    2. Rainer
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Donate your money to charity. Dont throw it away to the bookies.

  17. Ryan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Anyone notice the secret conversation between Rose and Sturridge at the end of the game. Covering their mouths so the cameras can't pick up on what they might be talking about.

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Players do that a lot

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Rose: Hey, you going to that nightclub in central tonight?
      Sturridge: Yeah

      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Hmm, surely not a reason to cover your mouth

    3. Davido989
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Was that the first football match you've seen..

    4. Rainer
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Every single player does that...

    5. Bubz
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Do they not do that in rugby?

    6. No Name to Display
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Discussion about which kebab restaurant to go after the match..

  18. Mull
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    I don't know what's worse, Kane blanking or the Matip puns.

    1. Neonoryx
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Shooting blanks from Matip?

  19. Rainer
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Anyone who somehow still owns Kane, is he gone now for GW4?

    1. Milner4eva
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      surely

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Yeah but Dembele is back GW5 so that's when I getting him in

      1. Milner4eva
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 24 days ago

        lol

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      can't sell now, dembele is back

  20. Weeb Kakashi
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Have Walker and Bojan

    Frustrated! 🙂
    Considering i got Lukaku and Bojan in for hit!

    1. TheBusDriver
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Could've been worse!

    2. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Bojan should have started 🙁 Want Stoke to get spanked today

    3. Frogman
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Must admit I was tempted by Bojan also as he was on penos, guess he will make a sub appearance at least

  21. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Thoughts on this wc team? Cheers

    foster jaku
    koscielny terry shaw Holgate amat
    hazard ozil tadic lamela mirallas
    kun gray stuani

    1. Lxnzini
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      No liverpool attacker or zlatan?

  22. EDEN THE MAN
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    SELL WALKER????????

    1. Bubz
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      DONT KNOW YET???????

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      no, he was only ill

    3. Rainer
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      NO!!

  23. tm245
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Isn't Mane the Liverpool midfielder to have?

    1. TheBusDriver
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      That's what she said.

      1. Rainer
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 24 days ago

        What?!?!

  24. EDEN THE MAN
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Does anyone else think Firmino will come good. He is so creative and loads of Liverpool attacks flowed through him.

    1. Kante Be Bothered
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Next week will be his week!

  25. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Hazard(C)ers unite 😎 🙂

    1. No Name to Display
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      +1

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Just checked my mini-leagues and whilst everyone has Kun or Ibra or both nobody has Hazard. Would love him to score now!

      1. Chucky
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Goal and an assist would be lovely.

  26. Cak Juris
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Best 4.5 attacking mids?
    A. Gooch
    B. Maloney
    C. Leko

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Baloney

    2. Worzel Gummidge
      10 years, 24 days ago

      None of the above.

  27. Visionaries
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    How was that a Lamela assist? Didn't touch it did he?

    1. TeddiPonza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Yeah he did. You could see it very well from the angle the cross came from

      1. Visionaries
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Urgh, swapped Lamela for Barkley for -4 hit.
        Absolutely delighted

  28. Milner4eva
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    I think I even prefer the 'lol @' trolls to the false Dembele theory peddlers.

    Can we just forget it now?

  29. Piggs Boson
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    No idea which match to watch.

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Do a scouting mission on Everton

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 24 days ago

        I want to on Arsenal, Hazard and Mahrez too 🙂

    2. Bubz
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Soccer Saturday for me

    3. Acquafresca
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      All of them at once

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 24 days ago

        I need more monitors...

  30. HVT
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Cameron @ 4.4 going under the radar here?

    1. Rainer
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Essential!