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The shortened Gameweek 28 comes to a conclusion this afternoon when Liverpool entertain Burnley at Anfield.

With Sadio Mane and Philippe Coutinho both among the top 10 players transferred in this week, many Fantasy managers will be hoping the Liverpool midfield duo can wreak havoc against a Burnley side that has managed just one clean sheet on their travels this season.

Mane has produced five double-figure hauls at Anfield, helping explain why over 8% of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) bosses have handed the Senegal international the captain’s armband.

Coutinho, meanwhile, found the back of the net in the 3-1 defeat to Leicester City in Gameweek 26, and slowly looks to be returning to his best form.

Roberto Firmino was also brought in by over 103,000 FPL managers, but the Brazilian has been ruled out due to a knock, with Divock Origi taking his place in the starting XI.

The Reds will have to get past Tom Heaton though, who returns for Burnley after missing the 3-2 defeat to Swansea City due to illness, providing a boost for his 19% ownership in FPL.

Liverpool did, of course, lose 2-0 to the Clarets in the reverse fixture in Gameweek 2, and will be hoping to improve on their dismal record against teams from the bottom half, having lost to Swansea City, Hull City and Leicester over the last six Gameweeks.

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

    35 minutes for them to give me my first Origi assist :angry:

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

      At least u got it....

    2. Diva
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Weird. It wasn't contentious was it?

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

        Wiji first touch hit the defender then he scored.
        Wiji was the intended target and the defender touch didn't alter it too much. I've seen them given so a little annoyed as Origi is my captain

        1. JÆKS ⭐
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Gave up understanding the assist rules after they robbed me twice (Brunt)

        2. Pep says
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Mmm Sterling got the assist last week and if not for the defender, it wasn't even on target for Kuns foot

  2. Flynny
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Who would you rather invest in asome a coutinho replacement?

    Sanchez

    Alli

    Thanks

  3. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    So, whens everyone doing their transfers this week?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Friday, just like every week 😉

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

      As usual, Friday night

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

      Did mine yesterday

      Rondon > Kane 😎

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

        Smooth

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

          I couldn't wait to get rid of Rondon so just did a rage transfer yesterday when he didn't start. Kane will probably still outscore Rondon next week

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

      I have no idea....

      Coutinho and snoddy main issues....assume llorente will be okun

      Dunno if bringing in sanchez is a risk or not....and if a spurs midfielder is safer option...

    5. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      After Kane's scan and Costa's match I suppose?

    6. MagicMessi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I did Phillips to Sanchez already

  4. PvA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    RMWCT

    Fraser Forster
    Alonso, Walker, Valencia
    Sanchez, Alli, Sigudsson, King
    Diego Costa, Lukaku, Gabbi

    Pickf, Roon, Peiters, Yoshida

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

      WC teams always look good. So it looks good.

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

      What's not to like?

    3. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      missing Son

    4. TorresMagic™
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      • 17 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      7/10

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

        That's your answer to any of my teams 😆

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Improve them for a higher number 😉

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

      Not worth a WC.

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

      Couldn't even get past your GKs. WBA have horrendous fixt and Southampton no defence.

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

        He has Forster and Pickford

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

          Stupid formatting. :p
          But nah, I've seen Forester in alot of teams and I know DGW always does magic things, but seems like just picking him for the sake of it.

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

            You are a member, check Saints' defensive stats in the last 4

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

        People like you make me wonder why I even post for tips

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

          Oh don't be like that, we all know we are here forever!

    7. AA33
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I don't prefer Forster. Caballero?

      • WVA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        You weren't very keen on my Valencia suggestion yesterday!

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

          I changed the structure of the defense and made Valencia my 3rd DEF, and not swap him for Holebas to make him my 4th DEF. Was a good suggestion but I changed it a bit - sorry

    8. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      So guys getting Alexis back for city mid could be the way to go ?

      Coutinho not impressing, Alli/Eriksen maybe involved in less goals with kane injured

      Thoughts ?

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

        I'm bringing Alexis in for Eriksen and dropping Coutinho to Pedro I think, would leave me with: Pedro Sanchez Mane King Siggy

      2. Flynny
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Seems to be some uncertainty with sanchez tho....

        Possibly payet situation developing

        1. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          One thing Sanchez would never do is force a move away mid season. You can see he works his ass off every game. He's just as determined to mark some contribution to a game. Tha is FPL Gold in my eyes

      3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Sanchez is expensive ... Cou was weak and yes Ali/Eriksen concerns without Kane.
        May focus on Kane to Costa if Costa avoids injury in FA Cup match

        1. HurriKane
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          he's expensive for a reason. most consistent midfeild option this season who is explosive as well

          all depends on his mindset. will he want leave arsenal giving his all or not

          1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Hope you right ... I think there are more transfer rumor distractions to come but so may get him as well. Still pondering it

            1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              I may get him *

    9. the german
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      thoughts on this WC yeam if kane is injured
      courtois jaku
      coleman walker mawson jones yoshida
      sanchez haz eriksen king carrol
      lukaku defoe gabidini
      0.6 ITB

      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        looking lit brotha

      2. Bruno Bruno!!
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        that defence is a bit suspect

      3. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Looks pretty good. I also have a wc draft posted below. I'd consider Hazard > Pedro, to free up cash for Costa, and a stronger third defender.

      4. Iceball
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Save WC for DGW

    10. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Start Barnes next week?

      1. FPL Maldini
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Sure why not- great differential

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

        If you have AOA!

        1. F4L
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          yea, but also got Baines Coleman Alonso 😛

      3. Old Wulfrunian
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I am think of it.Propably not cause i think Sunderland will win with 1-0 or 2-0.

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

      Kane -> Costa now or do it after he gets injured tomorrow?

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

        Wait just in case miraculous recovery

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

          Just kidding mate. Of course I'll wait on news regarding Kane. Also have Baines and Firmino to worry about. As well as Coutinho and Brunt...

      2. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Might as well wait for concrete news or price changes that would impact you.

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

          ^ Cheers

      3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Wait and see how long he is out

    12. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Kane -> Costa
      Mane -> Sanchez-4?

      Yay or nay?

      Cheers

      1. Les Bleus
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Nay for the second.

    13. Bring the Cavalry
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Is coutinho injured then? I missed the game today

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

        No just below par

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

          No...just poor today

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

            Has been so since his comeback from injury

      2. Football Weekender
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Nope, he just wasn't at it today. None of them were. Got away with one today.

      3. Bring the Cavalry
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Ahh okay so I don't need to take a hit just yet, cheers guys

    14. AYEW KI-EDEN MEE
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Who's on pen's for Spurs if Kane's ruled out?

      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Son

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

        Harry

      3. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Good question, Janssen is he plays, but no clue otherwise. Didn't take Son one earlier?

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Not sure but Lamela had one saved after a row with Son v citeh? Eriksen scored one for Denmark in Nov so we'll see.

      4. TorresMagic™
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Janssen

        1. AYEW KI-EDEN MEE
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Can't take them from the bench

          1. Konig Luther
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            can't play with Kane there.

      5. Pasqualinho
        • 17 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Id guess Eriksen.

    15. Hands Guber
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      LOL at me thinking I was in for a big move up the rankings with 43 coming in to today with Mane/Coutinho/Brady/Heaton.

      Liverpool midfield truly are the biggest trolls this year in FPL.

    16. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Aguero + Coutinho --> Costa + Sanchez (-4) ?

      1. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Is the Aguero sell to create cash for Alexis? If not, just do the Sanchez move. If so, not sure it is wise to sell someone like Aguero for a hit. Tough call.

        1. JÆKS ⭐
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Yea only have enough for Coutinho to Hazard, but think I want to keep that midfield spot for Alexis

      2. Flynny
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Looks OK...

    17. Dacra
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Coutinho to Sanchez free transfer? Have Mane too.

      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        yep yep \o/ \o/ \o/

      2. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Yeeeeeeeeees

      3. Old Wulfrunian
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Madness i am thinking Mane>Sanchez cause i think Coutinho soon will return points and Mane today was very poor?

        1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Coutinho was worse than Mane

    18. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      So many did so well this week, but alas, I made some poor decisions (Firmino by for a hit; Mane capt), and had some bad luck on some players (Llorente; Kane hold, but then injured; Baines injury). Emotions aside, I would appreciate some outside-in thinking about the need to wc. Thanks in advance...

      Selling value = 105.4m.
      Pick, Foster
      Baines, Brunt, Coleman, Alonso, 4.0
      Eriksen, Mane, Firmino, Siggy, Carroll
      Kane, Llorente, Lukaku

      WC team could be:

      Pick, Grant
      Alonso, Coleman, Valencia, Mawson, Clichy
      Sanchez, Eriksen, Siggy, Pedro, King
      Lukaku, Costa, Gabby/Defoe

      1. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Any help from some board members would be appreciated, even if it's a mere yes/no on the need to wc. Thanks!

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

          I wouldn't WC. Maybe Kane and a Liv mid out for minus four

          1. walkman666
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Thanks, RC. Appreciate the reply.

    19. AA33
        9 years, 3 months ago

        All Liverpool attackers except the so called famous FPL players (Mane, Coutinho and Lallana) got returns today!

        1. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Milner 🙁

      • Football Weekender
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        So fellow people who were as foolish as me and brought Kane in before he played today, what's your plan? Assuming this injury is going to keep him out for a while of course.

        Bench him?
        Shipping him straight out for -4?
        Wildcard?

        1. walkman666
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          I am in the same boat even though I merely held him. Plan would be to sell for Costa as already have Lukaku, and cannot see the extra cost to Aguero as worth it.

          1. Football Weekender
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Also a Lukaku owner and I don't fancy having Agüero taking up a big chunk of my budget again. I'm seriously considering moving Kane straight out to Costa for -4. Cut my losses and move on.

            1. walkman666
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Same Hyypia.

        2. Creedey
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          I think most people are bringing in Costa after his game tomorrow!

          1. The Overthinker
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            The word "after" needs to emphasised

          2. Football Weekender
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah that seems to be the best plan. My last two transfers were Firmino and Kane though so apologies in advance if Diego gets struck by lightning or something after I put him in.

            1. The Overthinker
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              😀

        3. makaveli123
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Probably getting Costa.
          Last time I did a premature move was three or four seasons back. Didn't even think about that Millwall game.

      • THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        If Kane's injured how does this look?

        Kane + Fraser > Costa + Sanchez

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

          very nice!

        2. Football Weekender
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Looks great.

        3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          I assume Fraser is your fifth midfielder and all the other Mids are very strong

      • Bruno Bruno!!
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I can get the following team with a -4 for GW29 and still have 2.5m itb. This is dependent on Kane injury news

        Pickford (Valdes)
        Alonso, Coleman, Brunt (Evans, Amat)
        Hazard,Sterling,Sanchez,Son,King
        Lukaku,Carroll (Anichebe)

        Moves are:
        Mane to Sanchez
        Phillips to Son

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Not bad.

        2. walkman666
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Just not sure that Son is nailed on despite Kane's injury. Maybe Pedro instead?

          1. walkman666
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Just saw Hazard in your team, disregard. Are there alternative mids to Son...?

      • HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Oh well, at least I didn't bring Mane in

        1. F4L
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          youll be regretting that next week

      • F4L
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        That AOA what the hell is it? Like ewwww

      • Olee
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Mane, brunt, Snoddy not giving returns this week! But if Barnes get 3bps, i will end up on 78(-8) on 9 players this week! Im very happy!

        1. F4L
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          barnes 2bps, but a great score nonetheless

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

        Kane flagged on FPL

        Ankle injury - 75% chance of playing

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

          More like 75% to miss the rest of the season

          1. FPL Maldini
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            I think that helps us- let the casuals get him in droves

      • Rainer
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Sterling & Coutinho -> Sanchez & Son shouldn't be as appealing as it looks!

      • Atimis
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Keep Carroll and Llorente or one to Costa ? Also, Coutinho to Sanchez if I have Mane ?

        1. F4L
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Cout to Sanchez yes. Maybe Carroll to Costa. but wait on news for Fernando

      • F4L
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        If only I had put King in, and then TC'ned him I would have broke a century. Oh well

      • dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        A Siggy or
        B Pedro

        and

        1 Alli or
        2 Eriksen

        1. The Overthinker
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Ab?

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

          A1

      • The Overthinker
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        With Kane almost gone for 3-4 weeks(or maybe the season), planning to switch back to 3-5-2.

        Taroll makes way for Antonio
        Llorente makes way for Barnes.

        Jaku/heaton
        Pieters/alonso/Coleman/brunt/Maguire
        Firmino/Mane/Alli/siggy/Tarroll
        Costa/Lukaku/llorente.

        1. The Overthinker
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Ignored. Meh

        2. Prøfeßör …
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Looks good. Thinking of possibly doing something similar.

      • Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Thinking up my next move.

        Snodgrass, Mane and Kane to Sanchez, Alli and Gabbadini for -4?

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

          See below

      • Numb
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Isn't it a bit risky bringing in Sanchez? Didn't start the last game and more reports of a fall out coming out all the time. Then he has his International Break in South America.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          WBA at the beach.

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

            Sanchez at the *bench*?

        2. MTPockets
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Didn't the SA issue turn out to be a nothing last time?