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4 March 2017 1776 comments
Mark Mark
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Saturday’s events come to an end at Anfield as Liverpool play host to Arsenal.

While the Gunners sat out Gameweek 26, Jurgen Klopp’s side suffered a reverse at Leicester City on Monday night having been heavily backed by Fantasy managers through Sadio Mane, who had claimed 366,000 new owners.

Mane will look to revive his fortunes following Monday’s blank, after scoring a spectacular strike against the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium back in Gameweek 1.

Philippe Coutinho scored 15-points on that occasion, triggering a huge early season bandwagon. Notably, the Brazilian scored his first goal since Gameweek 11 in Monday’s defeat to the Foxes and fired in six attempts – signposting another big performance this evening, perhaps.

For Arsenal, the pre-match build-up is dominated by Arsene Wenger’s team selection, with Alexis Sanchez left on the bench as Danny Welbeck and Olivier Giroud start up front. The Gunners look set to play more direct, in a bid to counter Liverpool’s high pressing game, with Sanchez presumably to feature as Wenger’s “plan B” this time around.

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

  1. Lav
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    No assist there????

    1. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Alexis assist.

      1. Lav
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Was delayed, thought it could have been some bs FPL stuff there

  2. AlCapwnUK
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    where's that guy that had dat guy on for a hattie?

    #IBelieve

  3. Oven Glover
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    When was the last time Liverpool had a good goalkeeper?

    1. andymck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Reina lol

      1. Oven Glover
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I'm having a hard time remembering who it might have been. Not Reina, not James.

      2. Lawrø
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Real shame Doni had to retire, I really think he'd of done a good job for us through this nightmare.

    2. Mingo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Pepe Reina? Even he was prone to a clanger. I can't remember them having a genuine world-class keeper in the last 2 decades.

      1. Lawrø
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Which goalkeeper isn't prone to a clanger? Neuer, Lloris, DDG etc all have had sketchy moments... it's the frequency of clangers that matters! I suppose he did have quite a few towards the end but he was amazing for a few season there.

        1. Mingo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Oh all keepers make them, as you say, frequency is key. They can always be forgiven by making saves you wouldn't expect them to make. I think my opinion of him is tempered by his last season with you, it seemed to be be one every week by then. I'm sure you would kill to have him back at the moment. Who do you think has been your best keeper of the last few decades?

          1. Somalion
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Gotta be Bogdan.

        2. Lawrø
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          I'm not as old as my Grav suggests so I can only really judge post-Westerveld so it would have to be Reina 😆

    3. 824545201
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Dudek.

      1. Oven Glover
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Best one mentioned so far!

    4. Clifford☯
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Ray Clemence

      1. Oven Glover
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Has it been that long?!

        1. Lawrø
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Not it hasn't, it's Reina. Golden glove three fraking seasons in a row, you don't get that by being anything less than good.

          1. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Rafa's organisational skills helped, as well.

            1. Lawrø
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              For sure, Rafa's my favourite manager... I'd possibly even trade Klopp for him back! 😀

          2. Oven Glover
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Guess you're right. Just seem to remember his blunders most.

        2. Clifford☯
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          If you are asking about PL era then Dudek is the one.

      2. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Clemence would be best in last 40 years or so, Pepe would be best in recent history imo.
        Liked Dudek but ole wobbly Bruce has argueably the best stats but that was the great Liverpool team that dominated England & Europe.

  4. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    I love Welbz but seeing him in that shirt.

    The horror...

  5. tm245
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    4-4 would be interesting. Getting Arshavin flashbacks.

  6. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Why is Giroud on the pitch? Get Perez on.

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Perez being saved for Lincoln.

    2. Speédy
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Wenger rated donkey

  7. Speédy
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Was planning on mane firm double for next week,the points happened a week early

    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Not for me they didnt

  8. fedolefan
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    How did Bellerin not aim at Giroud?

  9. tm245
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Those appearance points from Coutinho and Mane have finally gotten me onto the positive side of the ledger for the week.

  10. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Come on Mane, get some more

  11. tm245
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Mane is really good.

  12. vickyz r3d d3vil$ !!!
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Does Mane mean lightning ?

  13. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    This game has opened up big time

  14. CloudSky
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Mane is such a joy to watch.

  15. Ryan Naysmith
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    oops went crazy and did a -4 mane to sane

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Insane

      1. Fred54
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Kane in GW29?

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

          Wayne looked lively today

        2. Ryan Naysmith
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          haha

  16. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Aguero + Sterling --> Lukaku + Mané (-4). Go or no go?

    1. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah or Llorente/Carroll, which gives you the opportunity to assess which is the best cheap option since Lukaku's fixtures change after Hull

      1. TaiwanHC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Already have Carroll and Siggy.

  17. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Wait where is Bemba. Did he really captain Amat and vc Kun

    1. Sims
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No

      1. TheTinman
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        He did say that. Would be absolutely hilarious

        1. Sims
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          I refuse to believe he actually did

    2. John Nerdelbaum
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      surely not - what a berk

    3. tm245
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Did Amat play?

      1. Sims
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Yes. Came on in the last minute

      2. CloudSky
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Yes. A minute.

      3. Ha.
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        1 minute, 1 point

        1. Ha.
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Highest PPM of the gameweek

      4. tm245
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers.

        1. TheTinman
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Set for a start next week 😉

    4. KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Seems so the omg's were flying out of him all afternoon until Amat came on then he hasn't been seen or heard of since.. hope he's ok

    5. Shultan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I've been asking bout bemba to, he has beeb quiet since amat sub apperance

    6. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      He did disappear

      1. KingNidge
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Different Bemba i fear

  18. joescores
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    So far, who will get more baps- Mane or Firmino?

    1. Sims
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Both 3

    2. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Mane

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

      Mane will get winning goal baps so likely him if it stays the same

    4. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Mane

    5. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Mane if it stays. Scored the winner.

      1. joescores
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers fellas

      2. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Bit silly that it's considered the winner when he scored to make it 2-0.

  19. tm245
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Missed the earlier matches, did Phillips play?

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Nope.

      1. tm245
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks.

  20. George James
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Lovren owners.... what are you doing? Do we think he will come back in next week?

  21. Over Midwicket
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Hows Coutinho playing? Worth a punt over Firm? Can't afford Mane.

    1. Mic
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Hes playing great but so frustrating... Skied a few shots but been close

    2. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Would always prefer Cout, but others feel differently

  22. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Coutinho shoots so much. Too bad he doesn't hit the target enough.

  23. Mic
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Fkn coutinho...

  24. fedolefan
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Theo "Value" Walcott coming on.

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Legs tired

    2. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Nothing against Sadio "Money" Mané.

    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    How Iwobi is still on the field baffles me.

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      So much this. I prefer atleast 5 Arsenal attacking options over him.

        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Hello Jazzi. Long time no hear.

  25. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Wenger basically reverting back to his best team. Why didn't he start with that?

    1. Kun Tozser
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Seeing if it's worth staying next year

  26. tm245
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    That was a waste of a brilliant ball from Coutinho.

  27. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Coutinho fail

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

    Matip you useless clown

  29. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Matip ruins Cout assist 🙁