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The Technical Area – Liverpool’s Attacking Trio

Few could have predicted the distribution of points from Liverpool’s midfield with any confidence heading into Gameweek 1.

Some of us – unnerved by Philippe Coutinho’s absence through injury and rumours of his possible departure – even abstained altogether, writing off the investment as too much of a risk.

Yet those who gambled were rewarded with points. Goals from all three primary options in the Liverpool attack – Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah, and Roberto Firmino – during Saturday’s 3-3 draw with Watford confirmed the potency of the trio.

In this week’s Technical Area, we will be looking into the performance of each of these three players, analysing their goalscoring threat, positioning and chance creation potential. Though much can – and will – change as more data becomes available, here’s our breakdown of who impressed us most in the season’s opening Gameweek.

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  1. 1-1 at Newcastle
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Is Mooy on Penos and FK's?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I think no

    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Lowe

    3. dimo_fpl
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Huddersfield manager doesn't care about who takes pens, Lowe takes them normally and free kicks is Mooy

  2. Hancy
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    When will Fabregas drop in value?

    1. Eton Rifles
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      In either 10 or 34 hours

    2. Ntchampionees
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      15 mins

  3. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Will Firmino rise this week?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      His missus expect so

    2. Waxys
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Yes he will

  4. Waxys
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    FPL should change so only players playing more than 10mins count for points.

    Cameos are so unfair when we make a bench for nothing.

    1. Oven Glover
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Milner owner?

      1. Waxys
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah but isn't the first time or the last I've been burned

    2. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      What happens if they score in those 10 minutes? Be a bit awkward...

    3. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      i want to punch you

      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Settle down its just a troll

        1. Hy liverpool
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          i'm kidding mate

    4. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      You should be choosing more reliable players... your fault

    5. The Tinkerman
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      FPL should change so only players playing more than 3mins count for points.

      Cameos are so unfair when we make a bench for nothing.

  5. Cyril Figgis
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    It would be monumentally stupid to do KDB>Mkhitaryan right?

    I just keep thinking that United have the easier fixture, I'll catch a price rise, and I'll have funds for Jesus>Kane next week.

    Just need people to tell me its a bad transfer.

    1. Jonesfromthere
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      it's a great transfer

      1. Cyril Figgis
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        You're not doing it right...

    2. Sahil Yadav
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Maybe save the FT

    3. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      SUPPRESSING FIRE

      Bad transfer. If you do go KdB to Mkhi and then next week Jesus to Kane what happens when City click?

      1. Cyril Figgis
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        You make a good point. Thanks.

        1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          You are very welcome 🙂

    4. Ntchampionees
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      mhki 2 point week

  6. lilmessipran
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Which option do you prefer here-

    A Zaha to Rambo - FT
    B Zaha + Philips - Atsu + Mkhi -4

    Already have Willian

    1. Waxys
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      None and hazard is back in training

    2. slamdunk
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A

  7. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Been in work all day.

    Zaha confirmed out now?

    1. dimo_fpl
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Yep, 4 weeks

    2. Jonesfromthere
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      nope, just some guardian guy tweeted it.

    3. HLaw/91
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Not official but looking likely

  8. Waxys
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    I doubt Milner won't steer after what happened last time.

    I'll keep him in my draft team again hoping Klopp learned his lesson

    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      He owns a boat?

    2. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      You should have chosen better

      1. Waxys
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Not really.

        I don't see any better 6.5 options, on pens and a midfielder

        1. FF Dirtbag
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          I see better 6.5 players actually playing...

        2. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          and nailed

        3. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          And not nailed 😉

  9. Legohair
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    A. Zaha-> Ramsay
    B. Zaha&Gabbiadini->Mikh&Mounie
    C.Zaha&Gabbiadini->Mikh&Vokes
    D. Something else?

    1. Hugh334
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      B

    2. nobwak
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A. Keep Gabbi for now. Don't listen to these knee-jerky clowns telling you to jump on Mkhi and Mounie for a hit because they both had one good week.

  10. Hugh334
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Would jones be a good pick up ?

  11. fpltactician
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone know where I can find stats like players' no shots, shots on target, key passes etc?

    1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Yea, pay for a membership

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        lol

    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      On fantasyfootballscout.co.uk

    3. Waxys
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Don't listen to the trolls.

      Squawka.com player comparison mate my dad's friend made the site and it's incredibly comprehensive

      1. The Wise Owl
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Are you related to Lloyd Christmas?

        1. Waxys
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Idk who that is

          1. The Wise Owl
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Google.

            1. Waxys
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Who still uses google as a search engine?

              Hahahah it's not 2008 I will never use that SJW search browser that censors history

      2. The Tinkerman
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        My dad's friend can beat up your dad's friend, incredibly comprehensively.

        1. Waxys
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Here I am offering useful advice and the trolls can only take the piss #sad

          1. The Tinkerman
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            #fakenews

            1. Waxys
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Someone who clearly has never heard of the site or it's features

          2. Cok3y5murf
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            You're calling other people trolls?

            1. Waxys
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Correct

              Useless advice offered to this guy who wants a site for stats

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

            Nothing new there. But Squawka is a good site anyway and a good recommendation.

            Whoscored is also useful, for example:

            https://www.whoscored.com/Regions/252/Tournaments/2/Seasons/6829/Stages/15151/PlayerStatistics/England-Premier-League-2017-2018

            Personally I prefer the FFS members area in general but that may be partly because I am used to the interface and it gives you easy options to create specific tables.

  12. Who Ate All Depays?
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Guys, any suggestions with 1FT & none itb?

    Foster
    Cedric / Stephens / Darmian
    KDB / Salah / Mkhi / Atsu
    Kane / Kaku / Gabbi
    (Elliot / Lowe / Carroll / Long)

    1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Keep it. Unless Salah hurts himself tonight (really hope not)

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      get rid of darmian

      1. Who Ate All Depays?
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        which def to get in for him?

      2. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Oh didn't spot him lol. Yeah switch him for another Def (Bavies before price rise?)

        1. Who Ate All Depays?
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          I fancy Trippier more than Bavies, also Bavies under threat from Rose once he's back

          1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Do that then, but not got a confirmed return date yet...

    3. Sahil Yadav
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Transfer out Darmian

  13. KaKa37
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Here is my team:
    Foster, Eliot
    Davies, Kompany, Stephens, Suttner, Long
    KDB, Willian, JWP, Carrol, Zaha
    Kane, Lukaku, Firmino

    Should sell Zaha tonight. Pls help me choose the best option:
    1, Zaha –>Mata
    2, Zaha –> Ramsey
    3, Zaha + JWP –> Mkhitaryan + Lotus Check

    1. Eton Rifles
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      3

  14. mipola
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Zaha replacement?
    A) Tadic
    B) Redmond
    C) Ramsey

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Think C of those, Southampton haven't scored at home in 10hrs...

    2. Balance
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Tadic or Willian

  15. Better Call Paul
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    I'm guessing wilf zaha will drop tonight?

    1. HLaw/91
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Na

    2. The Tinkerman
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Prob. tomorrow, especially if officially confirmed.

      1. Better Call Paul
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Ok great have time to assess things

        Have a feeling he is out especially if not at training

        1. The Tinkerman
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          I see no reason to doubt Ed Aarons, generally reliable journo. If you want Mkhi, do it tonight, he is rising.

  16. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Zaha >

    A)ramsey
    B)ince
    C)mooy

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I'm seriously thinking Ince punt is the way to go...

  17. Hugh334
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    What's the go with Danilo? Will he get dropped or should I keep him for now?

  18. willl
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    How long is Willian expected to keep his place? Looking at potential Zaha replacements and he is the standout 7m option. If not him, thinking Fraser or JWP. What are other Zaha owners doing? Would taking a hit to get Mkhy really be worth it?

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Until the int. break, then he faces competition from Hazard and Pedro (assuming the latter is fit). He tended to get minutes anyway last year, but won't be starting games often so will need to go then.

    2. cassanata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Willian was Chelsea's best player at the weekend and it is going to take time for Hazard to get full match fitness. I can't see him losing his place until at least after the international break.

  19. nobwak
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Sod it, I'm going with Mooy as my Zaha replacement. Huddersfield have good fixtures and he's on set pieces. If it backfires I'll wildcard in a couple of weeks.
    The extra 1.5 saved will come in handy.

    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      The extra 1.5 may be needed before WC , so go
      Doing Zaha to Atsu just because the extra 2 will be needed, and any add points will be a bonus

      1. nobwak
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Nah not interested in Atsu, I have Ritchie. Cheers though mate.

      2. nobwak
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Just realised you weren't suggesting that I get Atsu, but saying that YOU were doing. Sorry mate, misunderstood.

    2. ShaunGoater123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I went for Mooy too. although as a Iwobi replacement so didn't save me any chas.

      Hopefully Mooy does well!

  20. gaurava1216
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Zaha for:

    A) Ince
    B) Ramsey

    Narrowed it down to these 2....

    Arsenal have: Stoke Away followed by Liverpool Away and then chelsea in Away in Gw5... Not sure why but I'm leaning towards Ince... Or is Mooy a much better choice?

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Same choices im looking at

      1. gaurava1216
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        going with Ince... allows 1m in bank for more flexibility... dont like arsenal fixtures....

  21. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    ZAHA goes this week to RITCHIE
    WILLIAN next week to SON.

    Good choices?

    1. 1-1 at Newcastle
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      no

  22. Waxys
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Can't wait to see Sanchez back in action as a Left Forward.

    Add Hazard Mane Alli and Eriksen as my mids and I'm happy

    1. Waxys
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Not Mane lol

    2. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I thought you said you didn't rate Mounie as an option?

      1. Waxys
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I don't?

        1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Well with that midfield, who else are you going to put up top 😉

          1. Waxys
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Rooney and Firmino good options.

            1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              4.5 4.0 = 8.5
              5.0 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.0 = 22.5
              12.0 10.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 = 51.0
              8.5 7.5 4.5 = 20.5
              2.5 over budget 😉

    3. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      By Christmas you may be able to afford

      1. Waxys
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Second wildcard team tbh

  23. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Redmond vs Tadic is a close one

    1. gaurava1216
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      tadic for me

      1. Jaguar786
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        What about JWP?

    2. HLaw/91
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Tadic from those two but who knows

    3. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah , solution is neither ( for me)

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah I haven't ruled that option out either that's for sure

  24. Viprin
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Aguero to Lukaku for free is a no brainer ay?

    1. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Quite a brainer

    2. Ntchampionees
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      If you can squeeze Kun in another way yep, but kaku should feature all season

  25. Ntchampionees
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Can't wait for Mkhi to fail hard

    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Gonna be one long season mate

    2. Hugh334
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Do have good fixtures tho

    3. Ntchampionees
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      mourinho has a hard on for Jogba

  26. Tatty Bojangles
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Went into the season with the team I made 4 weeks ago so unfortunately have to WC.

    Current WC team. Any suggestions? Jones and Davies are a bit of a rotation worry and obviously no City.

    Foster, Elliot
    Kola, Bavies, Jones, Cedric, Long
    Salah, Eriksen, Mkhi, Atsu, Carroll
    Lukaku, Kane, Mounie

    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Anything in the bank ?
      Bearing in mind a WC team I would downgrade Eriksen and upgrade Mounie. You gonna have to run with this structure till next year. Otherwise I like

  27. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    I'm going to do Zaha to Mkhi and Danilo to Zanka.
    No idea what 4.5 defender I want and at least I should get some value with this one.

    Really didn't want to take a hit but don't want to transfer Zaha to anyone else really.

    Maybe Ramsey?

    1. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Same dilemma same probable choices...

    2. fpltactician
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Ramsey is not 100% nailed and Arsenal's fixtures aren't good. Zanka should rise in price but Lowe is attacking and may be on fk/pens

  28. Begbie.
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    A) Zaha & Gabbiadini > Mkhi & Mounie
    B) Zaha > Ince (or any other 7.0 or lower mid but I like Hud's fixtures)

    1. conew
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      a

    2. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      B

    3. Hugh334
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A

  29. conew
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    A. Saha and DDG to Miki and Foster
    B. Saha to Ramsey
    c Any Advice ?

    1. dimo_fpl
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Who's Saha?

  30. HD7
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Zaha will probably fall down around Thursday if injury is official right? Would like to save and just play Atsu but I dont want to keep if he falls down...

    A) Ramsey
    B) Arnie
    C) JwP or Redmond