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Rarely do we stumble upon a sure-thing in Fantasy Football. However, the potential profit offered by Liverpool’s midfield assets over their forthcoming run of fixtures gets pretty close.

The Reds manage to avoid all the sides currently residing in the top eight in the Premier League, right up until the Merseyside Derby on the December 19.

And as if that wasn’t enough, they will have the chance to fill their boots against three of the sides currently situated in the bottom six – Middlesborough, Sunderland and West Ham United.

The question facing Fantasy managers isn’t whether they should have a Liverpool player in their squad, it’s simply a question of who.

For 36.9% of FPL managers, the answer has been Phillipe Coutinho and, with his recent performance in Gameweek 9 against West Bromwich Albion, he has been promoted in our thinking. Coutinho’s stock continues to rise.

But, given his ownership and the options elsewhere in Jurgen Klopp’s midfield, is Coutinho really the stand out option?

In this latest article for members, we will analyse the Opta data to track Coutinho’s progress, attempting to assess whether, with so many strong midfielders on offer, he is truly a player that warrants such popularity.

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  1. Whats the Huth
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Morning.
    A simple one from me. I'm chasing and ranked 1.7m OR. So, should I take a risk and captain Deeney. Or stay save with Sanchez.

    Cech.
    Valencia. Smith. Holebas.
    Sanchez. Firmino. Sterling. Walcott.
    Deeney. Aguero. Benteke.

    Pickford. Capoue. Amat. Evans.

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Go with Deeney

    2. CAN'T STOP THE ZLATAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Deeney. If not going to captain him now then when?

    3. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Both not in great form. Alexis for me.

    4. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I like the sound of Deeney captain.
      I think Watford are going to get a few goals.

    5. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I'm same rank and on Sanchez.

    6. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Deeney.

    7. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Who do you fancy to score more points?

    8. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Chasers should captain Deeney

    9. Brad1807
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Walcott not playing today

  2. The Wizard of Ozil
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    A) play Walcott (Capoue first sub)
    B) Walcott -> Coutino
    C) Walcott -> Sterling
    D) Walcott -> Pogba (he's due)

    Midfield is Firmino - Sanchez and Arnautovic

    1. Meinhoff
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. Siggy Azalea
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I went with A myself...

    3. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      B looks nice but A is reasonable

    4. Totti
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      B

  3. Jordan.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    having a shocking year 2.9 m

    this week

    Walcott to coutinho

    rashford to Wilson

    -4 done...

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Done, but can you afford Deeney instead

    2. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      good luck

    3. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Rashford to Wilson? Why man!?

  4. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Is Rashford to Deeney -4 a yay or nay?

    Would seriously consider captaining him.

    1. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Not for a hit no.

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks
        😮

    2. Yankee Toffee
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Man U have a good fixture

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        They do yes but Rashford a doubt and Utd aren't exactly the best team attack wise.

        1. The Hindu Monkey
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          He's not a doubt. Is fully fit been reported. Could always be rested I suppose. But I think Jose will keep same team as midweek.

          1. Weasel Boy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Ok
            Thanks for the info

    3. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      No

  5. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Been totally out of the loop recently.

    I see Walcott flagged in my team. Is he likely to play and why was his price reset to 0%?

    1. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Highly doubtful. No idea re price. Because he's injured isn't it?

    2. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I thought he would only be reset once he is unflagged?

    3. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      He got to 0 NTI naturally - no reset. He was on his way towards a rise but now people are selling.

  6. CAN'T STOP THE ZLATAN
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    play foster or Pickford?

    1. Meinhoff
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Foster

      1. Yankee Toffee
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        this

      2. mir
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        What about Heaton or foster?

        1. CAN'T STOP THE ZLATAN
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          I would say foster.

          Thanks guys

  7. sergioaguero67
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    If my front 3 are Lukaku, Costa and Aguero,
    Is it wise to have Allen as my 4th mid?

    Or should I instead go for a cheaper striker and upgrade my mid?

    Please help.

    My other mids are Coutinho, Lallana, Sanchez, Whelan.

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Cheaper striker and upgrade mid

    2. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Allen is a brilliant short term 4th mid. Ride the train for a month then get off and upgrade.

  8. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Bring in Mata for Wally or play Callum Wilson away to Boro?

    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Play Wilson

    2. Yankee Toffee
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Wilson

    3. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Wilson

  9. bdwhite91
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Captain deeney or sanchez?

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Deeney

    2. Yankee Toffee
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Mean Deen

    3. 404_FC
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      is this too crazy ?

      captain holebas

    4. 404_FC
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      deeney

  10. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    All is fpl ppl mustn't be able to sleep with excitement. Pages are flying

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Worse time as nobody reads anything

  11. MGD
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Karius
    Williams - Stones - smith
    Sanchez - Sterling - Firmino - Allen
    Kun - Lukaku - Deeney

    Jaku, Capoe - amat - love

    2.6 ITB - What to do? 1FT

    1. Meinhoff
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Upgrade a defender. Amat -> Holebas

      1. Brap.
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        True, or ditch Stonesy

  12. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Jakupick
    Valencia, Clyne, Holebas, Evans, Amat
    Sanchez, Son, Firmino, Snodgrass*, Fletcher
    Costa, Lukaku, Aguero

    A) Evans, Snodgrass -> Kingsley, Redmond for -4
    B) Snodgrass -> Allen
    C) save FT

    1. Totti
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      B

  13. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    England's tailenders are spanking Bangladesh

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      What does this mean?

      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        He is watching crazy porn

      2. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Big game tomorrow for you lot

      3. DOG GOD IT - KEANE 15
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        It means whatever you are thinking 😉

  14. Blues Cruise
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Wish I had the balls to make Bolasie captain!

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Are you female?

    2. Yankee Toffee
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      GW12 Home to SWA

  15. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone keen on getting Arnie ?

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I would like to get him but my defence is a mess so I am currently sorting that out

    2. Yankee Toffee
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Shakira for me

      1. CAN'T STOP THE ZLATAN
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Shakira lol

    3. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Not really, for some reason

      1. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        What reason ?

        1. Numb
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          I don't know, that's what I mean. Average team with goals spread round a few attacking options maybe?

    4. Sweetpea
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Nope.

      Not consistent enough.

      1. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Who do you think for a Theo replacement ?

        1. Numb
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          He only appears to be out for one game. Can't you cover that?

          1. Evs
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Fletcher first sub

            1. Numb
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Hmm, not very exciting.

    5. Demel
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Too expansive for someone so inconsistent.

    6. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Not with the imminent ban

    7. Brap.
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Cost = value delusion on this one

      Allen is in better form, has more goals, more everything, same fixtures

      But Arnie is more expensive, so people think he's the surer bet

      Ignoring the fact that as cost increases risk increases, not decreases

  16. MDK
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Lukaku sure to troll me as captain right?

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      He's generally done pretty well for me as captain

    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      West Ham are starting to look a bit more solid at the back

    3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      With an avg of 3 touches inside box in the last 4 gw. Is he really trolling if he fails. Prtty poor stats to be fair

      1. Brap.
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        He looked extremely lazy v Man City

        Whenever Everton lost the ball he just stood with his hands on his hips looking off at an imaginary horizon

        Then Clichy did his incredible slow motion running, letting Lukaku have an easy goal

  17. AnfieldLad
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    will mata start?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      He should. But good chance he won't.

    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Mourhino doesn't rate him regardless of what he indicates to the press so there is always a risk with getting him

    3. Demel
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      50/50

    4. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Yes, Mourinho needs him

    5. Brap.
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      After the Hazard goal José must've burst a blood vessel

      MAYBE he starts at home v a weak Burnley

      No way he does the full 90 though

  18. Weilong7
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    francis or pieters in will be a better choice?
    thereafter, bench 1 in place of williams or keep williams in the first xi?

    or should i swap walcott for coutinho? (fletcher will play if walcott does not)

    thanks

  19. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Any more news on Walcott?

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Noone since yesterday

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      None but i got rid with my FT so he'll probably start and score a hatrick.

  20. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Good to go?

    Foster
    Valencia - Kosc - Holebas
    Sanchez - Firmino - Redmond - Allen
    Lukaku (c) - Benteke (vc) - Aguero

    Jaku - Stones - Walcott - Amat

    0FT, 0.0 ITB

    1. Demel
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Thumbs up!

  21. Demel
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    A) Save transfer and hope that 1 of Wally, KDB, Amat play.
    B) Snoddy > Redmond
    C) Wally > Coutinho

    1. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. Meinhoff
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I did B

    3. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      C

    4. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I like C but it seems so unecessary if KGB shows up. Option A would be my choice as of now. Follow the team closely though.

  22. Lecky Legs FC
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Bench one

    A) Martina
    B) Fuchs

    1. 404_FC
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      a

  23. Evasivo
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Keep Capoue as first sub for Walcott or transfer Walcott out for someone 10.5 or below?

    Heaton
    Holebas Walker Kos(C)
    Walcott Allen Firmino(vc) Sterling
    Aguero Deeney Costa

    Pickford Capoue Amat Evans
    £2.5ITB 1FT

    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      May as well play Capooee given his form and fixture.

      1. Evasivo
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        That's the thing, I Capoue isn't in form and hasn't been for a while

    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Captain is punty

      1. Evasivo
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        He'll get 6+ which I cannot guarantee with the others

    3. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      We will find out if he made the trip before deadline no? Bus photos and all that. Hopefully, that helps in making your decision.
      But essentially, keep Wally if you want him for his other fixtures, get rid if you feel he won't do well. Both valid strategies IMO.

      BTW, Capoue vs. Hull not a bad match up for what it is worth.

      1. Evasivo
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I think Walcott will be gone for me by next gw either way, just not sure whether to edge my bets on Capoue/Walcot this gw or bring in someone more solid. Chadli or Cout

        1. Krul Runnings
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          * hedge your bets.

          Capoue is fine for this week.

          1. Evasivo
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Thanks Krul!

        2. Mata-Is-The-Juan
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          TBF, there aren't much games that hedging your bets with Capoue seems like a good idea -- tough one but I'd play Capoue. Gotta use your bench, unless you far more confident in who you bringing in

  24. Manchester 17
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Captain:
    Kaku
    Deeney
    Ozil
    Kun

    Cheers!

    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Kaku

    2. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Tough choice depends how maverick and if your playing catch up deeny

      1. Manchester 17
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Rank around 400k

    3. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      No better time to captain Deeney

    4. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Lukaku

  25. Nespinha
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Snodgrass to:

    A) Bolasie
    B) Allen
    C) Pereyra

    1. Lecky Legs FC
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      C

  26. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Best 4.3 mid ?

    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Nice username. de Roon at MID looks the best bet going on minutes played. Most of those other options are not starters.

  27. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Right, who to start?

    A) Walcott

    B) Capoue

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Walcott every week.

    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      A

    3. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Cappooee.

    4. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      A

    5. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Start Walcott

      Capoue 1st sub

    6. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      A

  28. Ha.
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Son dropped, but Coutinho didn't rise? Eurgh.

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      dinb

  29. Beatle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Who to captain:

    - Lukaku
    - Deeney
    - Sanchez

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Alexis

    2. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I have done Sanchez reluctantly not a fan of early captains

  30. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Any reason Arnie hasn't got points this season ?! Own but wondering if to switch

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Just out of form but def keep

    2. Evasivo
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Low shot conversion. Was 5 in 5, not sure where it's now