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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, 28 days ago

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

    1. Flynny
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      At least u got it....

    2. Diva
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      Weird. It wasn't contentious was it?

      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 28 days 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, 28 days ago

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

        2. Pep says
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 28 days 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, 28 days ago

    Who would you rather invest in asome a coutinho replacement?

    Sanchez

    Alli

    Thanks

  3. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 28 days ago

    So, whens everyone doing their transfers this week?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      Friday, just like every week 😉

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      As usual, Friday night

    3. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      Did mine yesterday

      Rondon > Kane 😎

      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Smooth

        1. Syd.
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 28 days 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, 28 days 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, 28 days ago

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

    6. MagicMessi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      I did Phillips to Sanchez already

  4. PvA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 28 days 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, 28 days ago

      WC teams always look good. So it looks good.

    2. Oven Glover
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      What's not to like?

    3. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      missing Son

    4. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      7/10

      1. PvA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        That's your answer to any of my teams 😆

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          Improve them for a higher number 😉

    5. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      Not worth a WC.

    6. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 28 days 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, 28 days ago

        He has Forster and Pickford

        1. Fred54
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 28 days 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, 28 days ago

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

      2. PvA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

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

        1. Fred54
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

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

    7. AA33
        9 years, 28 days ago

        I don't prefer Forster. Caballero?

      • WVA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

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

        1. PvA
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 28 days 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, 28 days 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, 28 days 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, 28 days ago

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

        Possibly payet situation developing

        1. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 28 days 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, 28 days 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, 28 days 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, 28 days 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, 28 days ago

              I may get him *

    9. the german
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 28 days 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, 28 days ago

        looking lit brotha

      2. Bruno Bruno!!
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        that defence is a bit suspect

      3. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 28 days 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, 28 days ago

        Save WC for DGW

    10. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      Start Barnes next week?

      1. FPL Maldini
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Sure why not- great differential

      2. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        If you have AOA!

        1. F4L
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          yea, but also got Baines Coleman Alonso 😛

      3. Old Wulfrunian
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 28 days 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, 28 days ago

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

      1. Flynny
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Wait just in case miraculous recovery

        1. Oven Glover
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 28 days 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, 28 days ago

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

        1. Oven Glover
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          ^ Cheers

      3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Wait and see how long he is out

    12. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      Kane -> Costa
      Mane -> Sanchez-4?

      Yay or nay?

      Cheers

      1. Les Bleus
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Nay for the second.

    13. Bring the Cavalry
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      Is coutinho injured then? I missed the game today

      1. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        No just below par

        1. Flynny
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          No...just poor today

          1. Syd.
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 28 days ago

            Has been so since his comeback from injury

      2. Football Weekender
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 28 days 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, 28 days 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, 28 days ago

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

      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Son

      2. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Harry

      3. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

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

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 28 days 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™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 16 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Janssen

        1. AYEW KI-EDEN MEE
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          Can't take them from the bench

          1. Konig Luther
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 28 days ago

            can't play with Kane there.

      5. Pasqualinho
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Id guess Eriksen.

    15. Hands Guber
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 28 days 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, 28 days ago

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

      1. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 28 days 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, 28 days 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, 28 days ago

        Looks OK...

    17. Dacra
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      Coutinho to Sanchez free transfer? Have Mane too.

      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        yep yep \o/ \o/ \o/

      2. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Yeeeeeeeeees

      3. Old Wulfrunian
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 28 days 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, 28 days ago

          Coutinho was worse than Mane

    18. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 28 days 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, 28 days 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, 28 days 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, 28 days ago

            Thanks, RC. Appreciate the reply.

    19. AA33
        9 years, 28 days ago

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

        1. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          Milner 🙁

      • Football Weekender
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 28 days 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, 28 days 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, 28 days 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, 28 days ago

              Same Hyypia.

        2. Creedey
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

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

          1. The Overthinker
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 28 days ago

            The word "after" needs to emphasised

          2. Football Weekender
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 28 days 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, 28 days ago

              😀

        3. makaveli123
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 28 days 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, 28 days ago

        If Kane's injured how does this look?

        Kane + Fraser > Costa + Sanchez

        1. Crow
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          very nice!

        2. Football Weekender
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          Looks great.

        3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

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

      • Bruno Bruno!!
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 28 days 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™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          Not bad.

        2. walkman666
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 28 days 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, 28 days ago

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

      • HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

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

        1. F4L
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          youll be regretting that next week

      • F4L
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        That AOA what the hell is it? Like ewwww

      • Olee
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 28 days 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, 28 days ago

          barnes 2bps, but a great score nonetheless

      • Syd.
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Kane flagged on FPL

        Ankle injury - 75% chance of playing

        1. Oven Glover
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          More like 75% to miss the rest of the season

          1. FPL Maldini
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 28 days ago

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

      • Rainer
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

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

      • Atimis
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

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

        1. F4L
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

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

      • F4L
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 28 days 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, 28 days ago

        A Siggy or
        B Pedro

        and

        1 Alli or
        2 Eriksen

        1. The Overthinker
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          Ab?

        2. WVA
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          A1

      • The Overthinker
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 28 days 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, 28 days ago

          Ignored. Meh

        2. Prøfeßör …
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          Looks good. Thinking of possibly doing something similar.

      • Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Thinking up my next move.

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

        1. Numb
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          See below

      • Numb
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 28 days 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™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 16 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          WBA at the beach.

          1. Numb
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 28 days ago

            Sanchez at the *bench*?

        2. MTPockets
            9 years, 28 days ago

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