Dugout Discussion
14 January 2018 3597 comments
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After Bournemouth’s comeback win over Arsenal at the Vitality Stadium, we now make our way to Merseyside as Liverpool entertain Manchester City in the 4pm kick-off.

Still reeling from the departure of Philippe Coutinho, the hosts have been dealt a further blow after their January arrival Virgil van Dijk was ruled out due to a hamstring problem.

The top scoring player in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), Mohamed Salah – who was sold by over 179,000 for Gameweek 23 – recovers from a groin problem to start for the hosts.

With a goal or assist in 12 of his last 13 league appearances and nine double-figure hauls this season, the Egyptian is the most captained player for this one, handed the armband by 8.6% of FPL managers.

Indeed, with both sides boasting the most potent attacks in the top-flight, Salah is one of five players in this match ranked among the top 10 FPL captains for Gameweek 23.

Man City pair Sergio Aguero (6.6%) and Kevin De Bruyne (3%) are next in line.

With fellow frontman Gabriel Jesus sidelined through injury, the Argentine was second only to Harry Kane for transfers in among FPL forwards last week, snapped up by 191,000+ on the back of six goals in as many matches in all competitions.

Meanwhile, Roberto Firmino (2.8%) and Raheem Sterling (2.5%) are also among the main captaincy contenders – both have bagged three sets of double-digits in their respective last four starts.

However, it’s bad news for the 9.9% still holding David Silva – the Spaniard warms the visitors’ bench and has now started just two of the last six Gameweeks.

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  1. Jönny
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Raheem (c) and Otamendi not really doing much for me today...

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Loool

      1. Jönny
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Got Salah too, but then, who doesn't..

        1. Zenith UK
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          The guy chasing me in my league (rofl)

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

    Otamendi due a red

  3. Ask Yourself
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Is that sterling finished?

  4. Shultan
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    My defenders this week
    Xtensen, ota & zanka for a total of 0

  5. Ser Bronn of The Blackwater
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Otamendi has -1 point

  6. Guy Demel
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    That Sterling YC took me below 100

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Good

  7. Kiwivillan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    That settles that. Firmino in over Aguero

  8. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    The Ox is only 5.6m...

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Reckon they’ll sign a replacement?

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        No idea. They have cover in the centre and keita coming in the summer so not a problem area

      2. Dr Van Nostrand
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Unlikely this month

  9. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    otamendi please score

    1. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      please get sent off*

      1. FPL Scoop
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        piss off

      2. Duke Silver ☑
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        This is more likely.

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

    what a game

  11. Differentiator
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Lovren + Matip dream team. VVD consigned to the bench from now on

  12. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    seriously should we consider otamendi out?

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      not with that fixture

    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      err not with those fixtures

    3. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Why?

      • Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Calm down. Hit the bar today. Might get rid before GW28 if City blank, but he's been serving us well so far.

      • Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        not till GW28....with Championsleague after that and harder fixtures I think it worth losing him then

    4. Gudjohnsen
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Pool are by far the most entertaining team in the league.

    5. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Where's Crabtree? 😆

      1. Fresh_From_Desh
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Hahaha

    6. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Top 10K average up 18.3 today.

      3BP Chamberlain 47
      2BP Firmino 39
      1BP Salah 37

      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        oh crap..........down i go

      2. seewhyaxe
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Because many own Salah and bobby?

    7. Zilla
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Chamberlain is a great option at 5.7 surely.

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Thinking this - wish I could have 6 mids!

    8. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Ox still on 3 baps or is my anewpla fecked?

        1. Sim Simma
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Goal + Assist

          1. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
              8 years, 3 months ago

              Ah cheers. Missed his assist.

        2. FPL Scoop
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          ota out ???

          1. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
              8 years, 3 months ago

              No... why?

          2. Yellin' in my Ear
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            *Puts armband back on Salah for next week (and every week)*

          3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            Any chance of one more for Bobby!

          4. mazkills
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            What a game...Pep u douche

            1. Gnu
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              8 years, 3 months ago

              😆 that's rich.

          5. Bragazeti
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            City's midfield is chasing shadows

          6. Lone Wolf FPL
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            Ox nailed right?

          7. FDMS All Starz
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            This is the trap layed out, everyone will be getting rid of Kun for Firmino or pick Firmino over Kun...and Kun will go on to score a hatty vs Newcastle

            1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 3 months ago

              probably but it wont be a big points deficit over a medium term

              plus extra cash

            2. NATSTER
              • 15 Years
              8 years, 3 months ago

              Or Pep turns to false 9 with Kün on the bench 🙂

            3. Hotdogs for Tea
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 3 months ago

              Kun doesn’t deserve to even be picked against Newcastle

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

            Ota is lucky

            1. Podge
              • 15 Years
              8 years, 3 months ago

              Lucky stones wasn’t playing

          9. FPL Scoop
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            kane or salah next week for cap?

            1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
              • 16 Years
              8 years, 3 months ago

              Kane all the way

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

            Robertson!

          11. Jafooli
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            City having a total mare....

            1. thomashl
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 3 months ago

              Loving every second of it

          12. Positive vibes
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            Anyone tempted double Liverpool, Salah + Firmino?

            1. Business Cat
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 3 months ago

              ...already there 😎

            2. Old Man
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 3 months ago

              Tempted? Had them both for ages.

              1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
                • 8 Years
                8 years, 3 months ago

                This

            3. Rover
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 3 months ago

              Was tempted many weeks ago!

            4. james 101
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 3 months ago

              Had both for a while yes.

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

            John Stones is a special talent