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The first Gameweek of the festive spell begins early, under the lights of the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal host Liverpool in one of the most anticipated fixtures of the season.

Certainly, based on previous meetings, our expectations are high, with Fantasy managers hoping for a goal-fest and points aplenty.

There’s a host of attacking players on show, with Mohamed Salah the key asset and headline act.

Fantasy Premier League’s most popular player is now part of 57.9% of squads and, having returned in nine of his last ten outings, will surely be fancied to inflict further damage on the Gunners. He produced a goal and an assist on his way to 11 points in the reverse fixture at Anfield.

Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino are also star turns who sparkled who both Gameweek 18. The pair arrive in north London on the back of double-figure scores with a goal and assist apiece in the 4-0 stroll at Bournemouth.

Sadio Mane completes the “fab four” attacking line-up for the visitors. Having been omitted from two of the last four teamsheets, the Senegalese is without a return since Gameweek 14.

Arsenal’s notable Fantasy assets are few and far between.

Indeed, one of their key figures is again on the bench tonight as concerns grow on the prospects of Sead Kolasinac. The Bosnian was in 863,000+ squads as recently as Gameweek 16. However, having sat out the last three outings, his stock and ownership is plummeting. FPL midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles is given the nod once again at left-back and will be tasked with containing Salah’s threat.

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

  1. Mull
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Mignolet breaths a sigh of relief with that substitution.

  2. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Only own Salah here, 10 points from no hits I’m happy. 10 still to play

    1. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Do you know anyone who doesn't own Salah?

      1. Cojiro
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        This

      2. fedolefan
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Hard to see any serious player not own him.

      3. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Must be a few in my ML 150 teams. But I get your point lol

        1. Granville
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          They'll probably be more captainers than non owners

          1. THFC4LIFE
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            So what your saying is red arrow tonight

  3. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Coutinho rested

    1. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      *Mane

      1. Fred54
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        How did you get them mixed up?

        Cout is shorter than Mane.

        1. Sim Simma
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Blames the TV commentator*

  4. the snazzy viking
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    The legend himself coming on

  5. CloudSky
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Baps update:

    3 - Coutinho, Firmino, Can (37)

  6. Ghost Gooner
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Klopp playing for the draw?

  7. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    3 at the back for Liverpool

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      No sh*t Sherlock

      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Sarcasm is the cheapest form of Wit

        1. THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Lol

  8. Unfathomable Ruination
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Mane laughing as he comes off ...

    1. TooDifficuIt
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      mad

    2. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Almost as if he knew he wouldn't last 90 mins.

    3. Somalion
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      He's had front row seats to the defending on display tonight

  9. That Was Easy!
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    What a treat holding on to Mané for this game has been...

  10. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Can 3 BAPs 😆

    1. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      nice

  11. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Only Salah from this game, if Kane(C) blank time to delete team

  12. CloudSky
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Coutinho struggling.

  13. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Lol@Ozil

  14. Podge
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Salah 6th in the baps 🙂

    1. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Remember Sterlings 2 goals and no assist

  15. LeicesterA
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Salah, Firmino, Couthino trio killing me. Did nothing when I had all three. Now, when I have just Salah, rivals raking it in.

    1. Podge
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      I have all 3
      Just to cheer you up 😉

  16. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Coutinho limping.

  17. Scholsey
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Oh Wilshere , you beauty!

  18. CloudSky
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Ref has Bobby C

  19. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Phew Firm should have been booked there.

  20. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Atkinson owns Firmino

  21. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Ox for a late winner ?

  22. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    There is literally a hole in the middle of the pitch

  23. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    PLEASE Ox winner

  24. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Gibbs coming on for Liverpool.....

  25. Salarrivederci
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Stay in the BAPS BobbyF!

  26. pakornk
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Firmino keeps fouling and missing chances.

  27. james 101
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Get the sense cards are coming?

  28. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Mig save!! 😯

    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      dont shout.....youll scare it off

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        😀

  29. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Can out alone on 3 BAPs 😆

  30. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Coutinho Rested and limping