Dugout Discussion
14 January 2018 3597 comments
Paul Paul
Share:

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.

Paul Is certain he won't make the same mistakes next season. Follow them on Twitter

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

    Lol a nothing goal

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Makes me feel a bit better in benching Robertson..

  2. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Wijnaldum should have passed to Salah at least 3 times, bad choices made!

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

      He's terrible

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

    B Silva goal

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

      Gundo Assist

  4. ★Kuntheman★
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    BERNARDOOOOOOOOO

    Lol who am I kidding

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

    Lol @ me. Because I sold Salah. Jeez.

    1. yakirh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Get him back before the game ends

  6. Gobigorgohome
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    SILVAAAA GOAL

  7. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Ffs do something De Bruyne

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

      like get a YC ?

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        No, not that

  8. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Assist?

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Gundo

    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Gundo

    3. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      None i'd think

      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Ban

        1. GOTHAM City F.C.
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          😛

  9. Tronity
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Should I be focussing on getting a) Firmino in for Morata or b) Wilson in for DCL?

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

    There's the Gundo assist

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

      be lucky to get that

  11. N00B
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    I need another Liverpool player. Upgrade:

    A) Alli > Mane
    B) Vardy > Firmino

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

    Aguero assist?

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

      Wrong guy with the bears

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

        Beard*

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

    Hi, help me choose midfielder max 5.6m.
    Thinking to have Albrighton cause his fixtures.
    Is Doucoure better?
    Thanks.

    1. Cbeh
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Ibe maybe an option? depends a lot about your 3rd striker and 4th midfielder. There are some options. Even Ward-Prowse could make sense.

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

    congrats to the 2 owners of Bernardo Silva

  15. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    4-4.

  16. CloudSky
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Pep will want to make a statement next week. Newcastle might get demolished.

  17. Jimmers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Mane's is now the winning goal

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

      boo

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

    Could have been sterling 🙁

  19. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Firmino’s winning goal bonus goes

  20. Fanta sea
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    If there's a team that can throw away a 4-1 win...it's liverpool. Even though I support United, Liverpool never cease to disappoint me.

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

    Imagine being a Robertson owner, had a great game but comes out with 1 point

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

      Moreno ain't coming back after this

  22. JustPark
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    SILVA!

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

    3 - Chamberlain (49)
    2 - Firmino (44)
    1 - Salah (36)

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

      Sané on 36 too.

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

    Get Ox off ... He can't pass

  25. Fanta sea
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Jeez will Fernandinho ever get a red card?

  26. Patch
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    There goes my Kun plans, backup plan will now be:

    Hazard --> Lingard
    DCL --> Firmino

  27. Rik Waller
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Newcaslte to try and match Liverpool's style and get hammered.

  28. JustPark
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Scene when it ends 4-4. 😀

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

    Salah is destroying City def...

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

    Salah to be subbed