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A Gameweek under lights has been thrown into mild turmoil by key injuries and breaking transfer speculation. It remains to be seen if Fantasy managers can still emerge from such a scenario with big scores.

Tuesday eases us in with three of the ten fixtures, with the John Smith’s Stadium undoubtedly the main focus.

That’s the venue for Huddersfield Town’s clash with a Liverpool side awash with key Fantasy assets, including the top scoring and top owned pick, Mohamed Salah.

The Egyptian heads into this clash with an incredible record of a goal or an assist in 13 of his last 15 appearances and, having blanked in the 1-0 defeat to Swansea last time out, he is understandably backed to deliver.

Roberto Firmino’s record is also strong. The Brazilian has produced double-digits in three of his last five away days, while he scored against the Terriers at Anfield back in Gameweek 10.

Both start, though Jurgen Klopp’s teamsheet springs one major surprise, with Virgil van Dijk – brought in by 41,000 ahead of tonight’s deadline – left on the bench, presumably rested for the weekend visit of Spurs.

His height could be missed in the Liverpool backline given that the Terriers have chosen to opt for both Laurent Depoitre and Steve Mounie as a pair in attack. David Wagner also bids to mimic Swansea’s stubborn performance against the Reds by deploying a back five.

Elsewhere tonight, it’s Arsenal’s turn to try and break down the Swans’ rearguard with Arsene Wenger choosing to leave new signing Henrikh Mkhitaryan on the bench at the Liberty Stadium.

Meanwhile, an injury-ravaged West Ham host Crystal Palace at the London Stadium, with a number of key Fantasy assets on the sidelines.

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

  1. Yank Revolution
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Just a note on calling Roberto "Bobby"...it's insulting, likely to him and others...call him by his given name, don't Anglicize it.

    1. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      He'll live.

    2. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Top comment from a Yank

    3. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Will do YR

    4. Mishon
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I hope you are not serious.

    5. LarryDuff
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      you speak for him?

    6. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Why’s it insulting?

    7. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I haven't seen his birth certificate. Until then I'll call him Bobby.

    8. AIRMILES
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      He probably doesn't care.

    9. Legendary!
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Calm down, it's just a nickname given by FFS fans.

    10. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Stop being offended on behalf of others.

    11. Maddi Son
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I hate this generation

    12. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Are you joking

      1. Fresh_From_Desh
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        This is the guy who complained about Friends as well!

    13. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      He's lost all hope for people getting it right after seeing "Firminho" so many times.

      1. Cilly Bonnolly
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        This is definitely more annoying.

    14. Pacer.
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Tit

    15. Celt Abroad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Genuinely interested - what year were you born?

      1. Aston-villain
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Kind of thing a granddad says

    16. A Betting Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Annoys me every time I see it tbh.

      Not for the above reason though, that's just ridiculous.

    17. AIRMILES
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I'll also point out you Americanised the word 'anglicise'. So feck off with your sanctimonious fraud.

    18. Rik Waller
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      joke?

    19. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      isn't what they called him in Liverpool Squad?

    20. Don Rogers FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      How could you Americanize Anglicise!

      1. Celt Abroad
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        This is extremely offensive to genuine English speakers.

      1. Cilly Bonnolly
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Case closed.

    21. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Nb - anglicise is not capitalised and is spelled with an S not a Z

      1. Celt Abroad
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        And a W rather than a Y.

    22. wormface
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Clown

    23. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      When I lived in Thailand they called me TEACHA JAAAAAME, but I wasn't insulted. In fact, I changed my Facebook name.

    24. Gilberto.
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Roberto Firmino Barbosa de Oliveira to you, Sir

    25. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      God knows what you’d have thought of Azpilicueta being called Dave.

  2. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Robbo assisting the assister

  3. Deulofail
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Halftime gobbledegook: So someone told me to WC this week, which confused me.

    If my next move is Erikssen > Alexis, I'll have this team for the weekend for free (-8 this week).

    Do you think a WC would have been justified, or is this acceptable for a -8 over 2 weeks?

    Hennessey*
    Alonso Azpilicueta Otamendi
    San(c)hez Salah Sterling Wilshere
    Firmino Vardy Wilson

    Speroni | Shaqiri**, Zeegelaar, Masuaku

    *0.5 ITB to upgrade keeper for a hit if Palace sign Guaita
    **unsure about who to bench

    1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Absolutely no need to WC for a -8 πŸ™‚

      1. Deulofail
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers, but I mean they thought the whole team was a mess. Needed to bring in key players etc etc etc

        1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Oh nah, people just can't cope with spreading funds differently πŸ™‚ can't have all the big boys

  4. the snazzy viking
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    BOBBYYYYYYYYYY

    1. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      dial-up I know I'm watching a stream

  5. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Firmino has been so good last 10 weeks or so, bargain at 8.5

    1. markmcr
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Except he's 9. Something atm lol

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        But he WAS 8.5 when all the cool kids got him

    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Jammy Morata sellers who couldn't afford Aguero...

    3. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      You mean

      Bobby?

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

    Was that on target? Don't think it'll be taken away from him but not convinced it was going in

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Huh? It hit the post and went in did it not?

    2. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Lol

  7. HonestBlatter
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    SALAH 2nd half hatty "I want to believe"

  8. FFSbet.com
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Bobby has high football IQ

  9. Winners900
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    THANK YOU FIRMINO

  10. Differentiator
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Proud Salah Capper!

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      But he had no involvement in the goal.

      1. Deus
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Still proud

  11. Pras (FPL)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Robertson is playing as high up as Alonso!

    1. Fresh_From_Desh
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Glad I own both!

      1. Pras (FPL)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Ditto!

    2. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Hudds playing so so deep

  12. dark91
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Even more astonishing about that Firmino goal is that it hit the near post before going on !!

  13. SW6
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Love it. Amazed there's anyone on here without Firmino, he's been unreal value all season as other strikers struggle

    1. Mo Mané No Problems
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      This

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      He's the best second striker in the game

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

      Kane and aguero are doing just fine

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        but is the rest of your team? πŸ™‚

    4. Ibracadabra
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      It's all about timing. He didn't score a goal or assist from GW4-9; he scored only once from GW4-14.

      He has been unreal value from GW15 on or GW1-4...

      1. Ravager
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        This. I had him for most of that and haven't been able to go back. The time I was going to, I got priced out.

        Now he's 9 mil

    5. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      All season is not true

      1. EL tridente
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Aguero and kane combo Way better

    6. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Incorrect. He’s blanked loads! More GWs than he’s scored infact 15/25

  14. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Will Klopp sub Salah now to rest him for Spurs?

    1. Ibracadabra
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      The game is VERY low intensity as HUD have 11 men in their own half, Salah should get to 75+ mins if still 0-2. If 0-3 I can see him coming off early. This is not a high intensity affair with a lot of sprints.

    2. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No.

    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      nah

  15. Isco Disco
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Salah will score in the 2nd half

  16. GreenArrows
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Captain Salah....but at least I own Firmino

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

    Salah be doing well to get more than 25 more minutes.

  18. Boydinho
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    What is Lössl doing though

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Looking for the pass.

    2. Deus
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Lossling

  19. We Will Klopp you
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Hendo is underrated, we look a lot more solid with him in the No.6 role. When fully fit he's a very good player.

    1. COLLIN QUANER
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      ROFL

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusβ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      You could say that 2 years ago. Not now.

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Hasn't been fully fit for a while due to the heel injury

        1. We Will Klopp you
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Not even sure if he's over it now tbh

    3. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      See with this post you've just made him overrated again

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusβ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        πŸ˜†

    4. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      πŸ˜€

    5. Fresh_From_Desh
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Lol, this guy hides behind superior players so you are being deceived!

    6. Pras (FPL)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Sell him to Man City for 60m

    7. Rsforstar
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      agree mate. no conceding possession cheaply from midfield anymore with him in the field

  20. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Bellerin's average position on the right side was higher up the pitch than Lacazette in the first half

  21. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusβ…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Blimey. I have an assist! πŸ˜€

    1. Pras (FPL)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      He’s in my Community champion team! Let’s beat the scoutpicks!

    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No, you scored πŸ˜‰

  22. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Apart from me and Mark (2 of the best fantasy managers in the game), does anyone else NOT own Firmino?

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Don't think I've ever owned him.

      1. Zilla
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Same, even thinking about getting him?

        1. Fred54
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Deffo when I ship Aguero soon.

    2. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Is it a namesake thing

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Most of the game.

    4. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      What is wrong with you?

    5. AF90
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Me, Owned from GW 1-13, he's really annoying now

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

      I gave him the (c) this week!

    7. Mr. Jenkins
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I don't, and i bloody regret it every gameweek

    8. Aston-villain
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Who are you?

  23. Kermit Special
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Did Mahrez to Mane for a hit πŸ˜€

    1. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Good job πŸ™‚

    2. Norman Conquest
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      so you are 0 points better off

  24. The Red Devil
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Firmino recovering the hit taken to replace Harriot Kane
    Grab a couple more Bobby

  25. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Always depend on Lossl to do something bizarre πŸ˜†

    Rubbish keeper.

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

    come on salah dont let me down football gods

  27. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Lol @ all the Firmino owners who claim to be tactical geniuses but only brought him in because Morata was injured and there literally was NO OTHER FORWARDS at the time πŸ˜€

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Literally...

    2. dark91
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      What about those who had Morata and Firmino already?

    3. Differentiator
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      The smart cookies like me brought him in a couple of weeks ago

      😎

    4. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn't Lol at them. I foolishly held in to Morata and it was one of the many downfalls this season.

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I hear you, brother. Regrets? I've had a few.

    5. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      *were

    6. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Gw1 never sold 😎

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Skills, Sanchez. Skills. πŸ™‚

        1. Sánchez
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Eventually came good

          1. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            I was really patient with Firmino last season, holding him while everyone else jumped on Tottenham mids. Never paid off for me then, though.

    7. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Think I dumped him (M) before the injury as i was beginning to hate him more than anyone in the history of the world πŸ˜†

    8. BUZZBOMB β™‘
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Literally...there were.

      Haven't seen anyone claiming to be a tactical genius because theyve got Firmino on here.

    9. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Well, other people kept Morata instead. Did they make a better choice?

  28. Old Wulfrunian
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Robertson 2 pre-assists.

    1. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No such thing

  29. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Firmino goal - celebrated as supporter!
    Now how many own him? 40% Ouch thats going to hurt

    1. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Captained Bobby here.. counting my stars!

  30. Chirsbom
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Time to sub Laca?