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The Numbers Game – Liverpool’s Midfield

21 February 2017 1658 comments
Paul Paul
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Lincoln City’s shock FA Cup win over Burnley has handed Fantasy managers an extra match to plan for ahead of Gameweek 28, with the Clarets’ visit to Liverpool now guaranteed.

One of only eight sides set to offer us a fixture in each of the next three Gameweeks, Jurgen Klopp’s men also face a favourable trip to Leicester City next Monday evening.

With the Alexis Sanchez exodus in full flow after Arsenal clinched a spot in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Monday night, thus depriving the Gunners of matches in Gameweek 26 and 28, we put the Merseysiders midfield options under the microscope.

First up, we’ll look at how Klopp’s attack is performing when compared with both the rest of the top-flight and their own season averages.

We then monitor the displays of their midfielders over each players’ respective last six matches, looking for signs of form at a time when many are turning to Sadio Mane on the back of his two-goal haul against Spurs last time out.

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  1. Rhinos
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    9 years, 2 months ago

    Well that's that sorted then 😆

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    1. Pasqualinho
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      It's a little helpful. I've discounted Can and Henderson.

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  2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    Excellent article, thank you

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  3. The Bandit
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    Imagine the moment the mascot realises he or she has been paired with the useless official who stands behind the goal line rather than Aguero or KDB 😀

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  4. FPL Virgin
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    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Ooooooo just what I need. I'll be reading this very carefully!

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    1. The Bandit
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      More carefully than Bemba I hope 😀

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      1. FPL Virgin
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        • 9 Years
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        Bemba has X-Men like abilities. He can read articles and post team news with lightning speed.

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        1. John t penguin
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          Just struggles with scorers a bit

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  5. Dasher0303
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    9 years, 2 months ago

    What to do?

    Jaku - Heaton
    Cahill Coleman Baines Brunt Chambers
    Siggy Antonio - Sanchez Stanislas T.Carroll
    Kane Lukaku - Ibra
    1ft 0.0itb

    I think I need Chelsea attack for their fixtures, and also pool for gw28.

    Maybe Sanchez and Stanislas to Mane/Firmino and Pedro for a hit.
    Or just Sanchez to Mane/Firmino.
    I could also do Ibra to Costa and then Sanchez to Mane for gw28.
    ??

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  6. FPL Virgin
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    9 years, 2 months ago

    For non-members, I can reveal that Jay Spearing is revealed as the Liverpool mid of choice in the article above.

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    1. The Nuttmxn
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      lol

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  7. Team Cruel
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    9 years, 2 months ago

    Goal Silva
    Assist Sterling

    DISALLOWED

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    1. The Bandit
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      Hardly disallowed, he put the ball into the net long after the whistle had blown and everyone had stopped

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      1. TheTinman
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        xD

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  8. JAC THE CAT
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    9 years, 2 months ago

    Quality stuff

    Just what I needed when looking for a Sanchez replacement.

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  9. Zlat-man
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    9 years, 2 months ago

    Whom you rather let go before gw28?
    Kane or Alli?

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    1. JAC THE CAT
      • 12 Years
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      Alli

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    2. The Bandit
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      I may keep both but definitely Alli if I sell one

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      1. Zlat-man
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        Even if Rose comes back to starting XI?

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    3. TheTinman
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      Kane

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  10. Davido989
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    France have arguably the 2 best young attackers in Europe in Mbappe and Dembele.

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    1. TheTinman
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      SPL

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      1. Davido989
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        9 years, 2 months ago

        Ousmane Dembele. Dortmund.

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        1. Syd.
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          This

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        2. TheTinman
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          Makes more sense :).

          Thought you had jumped on the Real Madrid and Barca links

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          1. Davido989
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            Haha not seen much of the Celtic striker. But Ousmane Dembele is incredible 🙂

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            1. TheTinman
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              9 years, 2 months ago

              Me neither and until he does it.in a good league I'm. other interested 🙂

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      2. Syd.
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        This

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    2. John t penguin
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      You've not seen kenny miller and kris Boyd for scotland

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      1. Syd.
        • 16 Years
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        This

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  11. Leaf
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    9 years, 2 months ago

    I wish one of my players were dropping or something so I could do my transfers

    I have no valid reason not to wait a day or so ...but might just do them anyway

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  12. TheTinman
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    9 years, 2 months ago

    Had Firmino at the beginning so, being a fair and honest gentleman, Mané will now get his turn.

    It's only fair.

    Can't believe those Jay Spearing stats though..m

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    1. JAC THE CAT
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      Wise words sir 🙂

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      1. TheTinman
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        As long as I have my honour I fear nothing.

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  13. TorresMagic™
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    Lovely goal

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      Atletico 0-1

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    2. TheTinman
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      Congrays

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  14. Leaf
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    9 years, 2 months ago

    Thanks scout , surprising results

    Going to get Emre Can in right now then

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  15. TheTinman
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    9 years, 2 months ago

    Man City are in trouble here... get on over 3.5 goals now if you're a gambler 😉

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    1. JAC THE CAT
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      Have you got any cash on it?

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      1. TheTinman
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        I stopped gambling a couple of years ago! Was sick of sponsoring the Bet370-5 xmas party

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        1. JAC THE CAT
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          Ha ha! I was just about to bet on Monaco at 9/2 before the goal.

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          1. TheTinman
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            I'd be even more tempted now 😉

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  16. Bubz
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    Haven't read the article yet but I assume the answer is Firmino?

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    1. TheTinman
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      Start reading...

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  17. @ImpressiveTackl
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    Those who bought Sanchez at 10.9... still selling?

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    1. Legomane
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      Yep, I did

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    2. JAC THE CAT
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      I didn't but I would still sell if I did.

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      1. makaveli123
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        Google translate

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        1. JAC THE CAT
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          I did think that 😉

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    3. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Unless you think he will score well vs Pool, I'd sell if bought at 10.9

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    4. makaveli123
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah. Liverpool double up

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  18. Legomane
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    9 years, 2 months ago

    Super article. As an early mover to Hazard, think it's a case of watch and wait for now. Probably look to bring in. Luv mid for Haz in 28

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  19. Syd.
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    9 years, 2 months ago

    Entertaining game

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  20. TorresMagic™
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    • 16 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    0-2 Atletico

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    1. makaveli123
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Leverkusen not showing up?

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    2. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Has Griezmann ever played in the Europa League? 😉

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  21. John t penguin
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    9 years, 2 months ago

    In your collective wisdom you all seem to be naming all the players it isn't about. Narrowing it down to one obvious player.
    I will now spend my membership money saved on Arsenal beating Barca in final

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    1. makaveli123
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      Milner is the one to get.

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  22. TheTinman
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    9 years, 2 months ago

    Aguero should have threw himself at that. KDB is the master of that ball in between keeper and defence

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  23. Davido989
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    9 years, 2 months ago

    Sane to Sterling 1-0

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    1. Davido989
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      Leroy Sane really turning it on in a City shirt. Lovely player.

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  24. Philman
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    9 years, 2 months ago

    Oooh, FPL are now displaying the Blank GWs and fixtures yet to be scheduled, for each player!

    I guess they have been tweeted to death about this.

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    1. JAC THE CAT
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      Right decision really.

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      1. TheTinman
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Sadly, you are right

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      2. Philman
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I agree. Why not make the site more informative. Non-casuals can win fair 🙂

        I still wish they would fix the slide bars overlapping the player stats though - that is just plain bad design.

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  25. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    Sane goal

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      Oh dear

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
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      Sane assist
      Sterling goal

      Sane is a beast

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    3. Hakuho FPL
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      #fakenews

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  26. TorresMagic™
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    9 years, 2 months ago

    Sterling goal

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

    Raheeeemmmmmmmmm

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    1. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Slightly offside, I think. But I don't care.

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      1. Pasqualinho
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        9 years, 2 months ago

        Actually, good decision on the replay I just saw.

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  28. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Excited to get Sane and Sterling in on my gw29 WC:)

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  29. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    Sterling and sane on the radar for the dgw

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  30. fedolefan
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    9 years, 2 months ago

    What kind of goals is Sterling scoring? Are they all tap-ins? I'm confused honestly. He used to be worse at tap ins but I have a hard time believing he's improved his shooting from range.

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