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11 December 2016 3338 comments
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The final match of Gameweek 15 sees Liverpool welcome West Ham United to Anfield in the 4.30pm kick-off.

Both Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino are highly fancied against a Hammers defence that shipped five at home to Arsenal last weekend.

Mane has served up points in five of his six home outings, whilst Firmino will be looking to banish a three-match barren run and return to the form that has already seen him register 15 points in front of his own supporters on two occasions.

Divock Origi looks to score for the fourth successive match in all competitions to strengthen his claim as a mid-price festive frontman.

West Ham, meanwhile, have home encounters with Burnley and Hull followed by a trip to Swansea in the upcoming three Gameweeks.

We’ll be looking for signs of form from Dimitri Payet and the fit-again Michail Antonio, then, while big Andy Carroll is named amongst the subs against his former club, having emerged from the bench to net the Hammers’ consolation against Arsenal last time out.

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  1. AndyCook
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Is Origi really better than Iheanacho next week considering fixtures?

    1. Rossamous
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Considering one will play and one probably will not is the main reason why Origi is better

      1. AndyCook
        9 years, 7 months ago

        That was my main concern

  2. Ted Bovis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Not liking Firmino today, totally ineffective and with regret...youre fired!
    Eriksen youre hired!

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Why not Alli?

      1. MarvelouSuccess
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        alli isnt on set pieces and is prone to yellow cards

      2. Ted Bovis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Stats dear chap, stats.

    2. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Eriksen ineffective too

  3. @persecuted_by_mods
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Mane ban for that punch or too soft?

    1. Here's Tom with the We…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Did he get booked for it?

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Nope, ref didn't see and Carroll didn't make too much of it

    2. JustPark
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Honestly I don't think the amount of force should be concern. Intention it is.

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I agree it should be a ban, but whether it will be or not I'm not sure. Doubt it

    3. :
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Definite ban. Thumped Carroll in the solar plexus. It it had been girly Firmino he hit he would have collapsed unconscious.

    4. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      no

  4. JÆKS ⭐
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Best use of my FT:

    A) Lovren --> Cedric (play Amat otherwise)

    B) Firmino --> Eriksen

    C) Iheanacho --> Carroll

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Don't like any of them, B is probably best if you have other Liverpool cover

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I don't but my Liverpool cover was useless the last few weeks with Firmino and Lovren 😀

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Mine too

    2. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      B

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers!

  5. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    What happened to Lovren. An injury or just subbed?

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Poo

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Hamstring injury suspected.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        or just rubbish

    3. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      He got subbed

  6. Tronity
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Best Austin FT up to £10m? Have Costa and Benteke?

    A) Origi
    B) Defoe

    1. MarvelouSuccess
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      origi

  7. FPLtfs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Can't keep ignoring Costa anymore.. Best way to get him in?

    Sanchez - Hazard - Firmino - Siggy - de Roon
    Kane - Defoe - Iheanacho
    1 ft, 2.4 itb

    Iheanacho and Firmino -> Costa and (6.9 mid)
    Defoe and Firmino -> Costa and (7.6 mid)

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Costa and Lallana?

      1. FPLtfs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        means I would have to drop Defoe.. 0.1 short of Nacho / Firm -> Costa / Lallana :-/

      2. FPLtfs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        What do you think about Firm and Nacho -> Costa and Antonio?

    2. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I have the same forwards as you and have been thinking the same, but I have Mane over Firm, the only person I want to drop is Nacho, would have to raise money by selling Haz, I don't think it's worth -4.

      1. FPLtfs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Yes, im kind of reluctant to getting rid of Defoe. Hmm. It's not an easy decision

  8. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    More stat padding for the man that never delivers.

  9. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Bilic getting angry with Karius

    1. Alnair
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Should be on his knees thanking him

      1. MarvelouSuccess
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        why alnair? west ham are still in the relegation mire.

        1. Alnair
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Karius gifted West Ham a point, the guy will cost Liverpool the title and maybe even top four

          1. The Overthinker
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Following the legends footsteps.
            Giving away title

  10. Rossamous
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    How is Origi on for three bonus? As an owner I'm not complaining but he hasn't done much today

    1. FALCAO & MOU
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      He almost touched the first Mane assist.

      1. Rossamous
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        True. That's worth a few dozen bonus for sure

  11. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    People still buying Mkhi ?

    1. jmcclory123
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      ankle injury

  12. Tansey
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Hate to be a pessimist but can't see us winning the league. If we struggle to break down teams who stack defense then there'll be plenty more draws and a few losses to come, can't hinge on going ahead first every game

    1. Sims
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      We?

      Liverpool?

      1. fedolefan
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        No, West Ham.

    2. MarvelouSuccess
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      liverpool winning the league is like saying we can time travel

    3. Bleach †
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      That's not pessimist lol.

  13. John wick
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    What happened to

    1. Cedric
    2. Can
    3. Lovren

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      1. rested
      2. injured
      3. crap

    2. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Rest
      Injured
      Poo

    3. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Rested.
      Minor knee injury.
      No clue, probably tactical.

    4. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Rested I think
      Injured but not seriously apparently (I'm keeping)
      ...and I wouldn't go near Lovren.

  14. Professor Abel X
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    I know it's a bit of a witch hunt but I captained him so I'm angry... Firmino has been shocking, whichever way liv attack from he doesn't seem to anywhere near involved

    1. MarvelouSuccess
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      why captain a man not in form over sanchez and costa who are in form?

  15. Licious Lizard
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Mane should get a ban... Not saying that (oooonlyyyy) because I am a non-owner 😉

  16. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    It's a pity that Miki is injured. Firmino to Miki looked lovely

  17. Clifford☯
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Best use of FT

    A) Iheanacho to Origi
    B) Firmino to Eriksen / Alli

    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      A

  18. Elijah's Wood
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Clyne + Allen out for?

    A) Toby A. + Erik/Alli/£8.4m
    B) £5.5m + Payet

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      A with Erik

  19. Bleach †
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Would you take Firmino out for a hit?

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      yes if for Spurs mid

      1. Bleach †
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Im thinking Eriksen yes, but no Liverpool players then..

    2. MarvelouSuccess
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      yes 😛

    3. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yep

    4. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      If I hadn't already taken a hit, I would have done so to remove him.

    5. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Who for?

      1. Bleach †
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Eriksen me thinks.

  20. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Who to get rid of?

    Lovren or Anichebe...

    Heaton
    Alonso Lovren McAuley
    Sanchez Hazard Mane Siggy
    Costa Kane Anichebe

    Subs; Pickford Amat De Roon MWilson

    £1.9ITB

    1. MarvelouSuccess
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      lovren for walker.spurs have good fixtures.

  21. TerryVenables
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    (A) Origi + Antonio
    (B) Eriksen + Anichibe

    1. MarvelouSuccess
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      B all day. it's hull.

    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      B

  22. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    How many of the next 3 do you think Kelechi will start?

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      2, he can play wide also. The way he spoke before the Leicester game suggested Pep had told him to step up for the next 4. Arsenal would be a good place to play his false 9 though.

      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        cheers

  23. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Is Payet 100% starter for next 3? No resting

    1. MarvelouSuccess
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      yes 69% chance 😉

    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      He's getting plenty of rest during the games

    3. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      100% Bilic's job is on the line.

  24. Gooner97
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    A) Snoddy to Siggy
    B) Deeney to Nacho/Origi/or another striker

    1. MarvelouSuccess
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      B

    2. Worzel Gummidge
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Well not Nacho as he is a dud.

  25. clarkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Foster Heaton
    Alonso McAuley Francis Williams Holebas
    Sanchez Firmino Siggy Phillips Bolasie
    Costa Kane Austin

    1FT 0.5 itb

    Bolasie / Austin -> Antonio / Carroll (-4) ?

    struggling here

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Don't know your SVs, maybe Lanzini would help afford a better striker than Carroll? He is on pens.

      1. clarkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Lanzini instead would be me 6.6 on a striker...not much in it

  26. MartialMatas
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Lovren to Jones?

    1. InvertedWinger
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

  27. InvertedWinger
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Firmino, Allen, Anichebe.
    Got 2.3m ITB, 1 FT. Not averse to taking a hit. (Playing all 3 next week, as of now)
    Suggestions?
    I'm thinking
    A) Firm to Siggy
    B) Firm to Eriksen
    C) Firm to Payet
    D) Allen to Jay Rodriguez
    E) Anichebe to Llorente

    1. MarvelouSuccess
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      B

    2. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      A

  28. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Doosra is back 😯

  29. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Mane only getting 7 atm, its like Holebas all over again

    1. The Overthinker
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Better than firmino isn't it?

  30. Sims
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Carrol bleeding. Shd have been a pen