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16 April 2017 1287 comments
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In the first of two Easter Sunday fixtures, we drop by the Hawthorns at 1.30pm as West Bromwich Albion entertain Liverpool.

Unsurprisingly, Jurgen Klopp recalls both Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino after both emerged from the bench to grab a goal apiece in the 2-1 win at Stoke last weekend.

Coutinho’s strike – his third in as many matches – made him the sixth most transferred in player for Gameweek 33, with over 89,000 new owners.

In light of the Brazilian’s recent output, it’s no surprise to learn that the he is the most captained player for today’s early kick-off, with 77,887 FPL managers handing him the armband.

As the only team without a Gameweek 34 fixture, sales of the Baggies main men are likely to escalate over the next few days.

Indeed, both Ben Foster and Gareth McAuley are the top-ranked keeper and defender for transfers out since yesterday, with over 8,000 FPL managers already ditching the latter.

After being withdrawn before the hour-mark in each of the last two league fixtures, the McAuley exodus was well underway last week, with over 44,000 FPL managers drafting out the centre-half ahead of yesterday’s deadline.

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  1. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Think Pogba or Rashford may score here. Pogba is off the leash today, no Mkhi or Mata to get in his way and Courtois injured.

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I think 0-0

  2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone has link to video of foster incident?

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        😆

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Haha

  3. FPL Pillars
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Damn Valencia why start when Ibrah on bench 🙁

    1. Garlana
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      More chance he gets the baps now

      1. mcrayeps
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        By pressuring Begovic?

  4. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Christ need Anderlecht to do over United on Thursday

    1. My Name Is Pepu
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I hope they reach the Europa finals and lose 🙂

      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        or this lol

  5. drughi
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Ibra is very tired, not looking good for the dgw

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A weeks rest in between games

    2. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Indeed it's def not ...

    3. *sigh*
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Ibra has just had a fortnight off due to red card. Not looking good at all.

    4. XabiAlonso
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He just needs a good nights sleep poor lad

  6. Ribus
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Finally Firmino scored and Cou blanked...

    1. My Name Is Pepu
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      We all know that lot is a lottery, much better to stay away from them.

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        This

  7. borat
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Firminho should be in forwards list next season. For every goal and cs he gets 2more pts.

    1. Deano
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      That's why we have him!

  8. FFPro
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Who the hell are people captaining if they don't have Ibra?

    Valdes/Gibson?
    Zaha/Benteke?
    Kane?

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Luka

    2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku i guess

    3. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      benteke

    4. Garlana
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Kaku isn't a bad shout either

    5. My Name Is Pepu
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'm going Valdes, will be happy with even 1 clean sheet, some save points and BAPS 🙂

    6. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku or Zaha for me.

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

      Benteke or Kane

    8. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Kane

    9. Evasivo
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Kane!

  9. ILOVEBAPS
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    C'mon United! Let's have an upset as I want Tot to get in the hunt.

    1. *sigh*
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      *United* have there minds on another game later this week.

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Don't harsh me dude. Send out good vibes man.

        1. *sigh*
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Get real Dude

  10. We Will Klopp you
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Gw34 captaincy, pick one please
    A) Gibson
    B) Valdes
    C) Kane
    D) Lukaku

    1. *sigh*
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      C

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers

  11. *sigh*
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    *Takes captain off Ibra and puts it on Tekkers*

  12. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Hey guys, was thinking of getting Ibra for the double but what should I do now? 0.3 and 1 FT so a -4 hit likelty.

    A - Lukaku & Brunt > Ibra & Holgate
    B - Carroll & Brunt > Benteke & Holgate
    C - Other?

    Heaton - Pickford
    Valencia - Mawson - Brunt - McAuley - Amat
    Sanchez - Zaha - Eriksen - Alli - King
    Kane - Lukaku - Carroll

    1. XabiAlonso
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Sandy Ravage
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B or C - Pickford > Hennessey

  13. TheBusDriver
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    FO MOURINHO YOU BUS PARKING IDIOTIC ANNOYING MANAGER.

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Ibra not worth the money! Kun > Ibra!

    2. MikeDuff
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Ironic

    3. *sigh*
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Hope youre not at work!

    4. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I thought you would like bus parking managers - keeping you in a job.

    5. XabiAlonso
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I hate it when someone tries to do your job for you bus driver

    6. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      That was funny coming from a bus driver haha

    7. b✪mber
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      You say "BUS PARKING IDIOTIC ANNOYING MANAGER" like you're jelly. Did he stole your job?

    8. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      You should rage quit

  14. Blu82
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    So, Young(C) for the dgw?

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Lingard?

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Herrera

      1. XabiAlonso
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I'm thinking siggy to Herrera you think he will play both

        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          No one knows but Mou. I'd say it's 70/30

  15. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Messed up by putting Barragan in my side. Daft.

    Siggy and Barragan to Zaha/Townsend and Gibson good way to fix it?

    I am going Ibra-less

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Barragan will play?

      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Will he though...

        Speaking to Middlesborough fans he will be out the team.

  16. Sky Blue Sun
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Come on ibra no show.

    Would be nice to get those long overdue Capoue bench points.

    1. Lav
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Still have Capoue

      Wow

      1. XabiAlonso
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        2 players in my mini league have him in there starting line up

      2. My Name Is Pepu
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        My ML rival got him on his WC, and he scored. Has to be the most unusual punt ever.

    2. My Name Is Pepu
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Ibra -1 pointer incoming

  17. Lav
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    With Ibra on the bench, does it make you question whether or not you are bringing him in for the DGW?

  18. Garlana
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Maybe mourinho has fooled us all and this is actually a genius team/strategy

  19. Nabs Kebabs
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else think this could be a very smart move from Jose? It's quite obvious what he is trying do really...park a bus then then hit them hard and fast with that pacy front 3. Alonso and Moses constantly overlap Haz and Pedro when Chelsea are in possession so that pacy front 3 could definitely do some major damage on the break.

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      But its Lingard and Rashford........

      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Ibra's finishing has been awful this season anyway.

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Never thought I'd say this, but I totally agree with you.

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Nabs got the Kebabs.

      2. Nabs Kebabs
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Never thought I'd see the day!

        1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          😉

    3. My Name Is Pepu
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      It's not gonna work anyway, only chance of United making top 4 is if they play Sunderland all the time until the season ends & of course Liverpool bottling their remaining games.

      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Liverpool bottling it at end of season..not really something so far fetched now is it?

    4. tm245
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Good point. I also think Mourinho's comments about being disappointed in his attackers should be noted here as well.

  20. Sweetboi
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Would you bring in Benteke if it means benching one of King, Coutinho or Alli?

  21. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Why is it that the English speak the worst English?

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Brexit

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Innit.

  22. Coen bros.
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I hope Unitead will beat Chelsea

  23. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Ibra is what now? FFS

  24. DOG GOD IT - KEANE 16
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Disappointed Ibra isn't starting ... Tf is maureen doing?

    Having said that, Cabaye and his 9 points are waiting on the bench, so i guess i am gonna be praying Ibra stays glued to the bench!

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Won't happen.

  25. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    At least Zlatan being rested will frighten the masses off for the doubles 😉

    1. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      This

  26. Lav
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Alonso injured in training

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      You wot mate

    2. Blu82
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Wait wut

    3. Dirty Harry
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Thats not a joke

    4. Heavy Data
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      At first i was upset but i've just realised i have Maguire on my bench. 😀

  27. Fowler23
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Mourinho claims Zlatan is very tired lol

  28. Magic Bean
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Alonso leaving the warm up early down the tunnel

  29. JJJ
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Alonso walking off pitch, might have got a knock in warmup

  30. Garlana
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Chelsea would probably have been content with a draw before this lineup was announced.