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30 January 2018 3709 comments
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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. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Wijnaldum is Van La Parra’s half brother!

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

    Salah subbed, Ox on

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

    Lucky Salah cappers.

    1. The Left Duke #3
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      🙂

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

      Right. Because they captained the top-scoring player in FPL.

  4. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Salah off.

  5. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Ox was it expected for him to not start? Coming in now

    1. Pieterke30
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      He is not nailed on and never was. Will happen again.

  6. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Swansea proofing the prem is the best.

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

      Not really. Just proving Arsen are useless

    2. Pariße
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Nope. Just proving Arsenal are the worst.

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

        Won Pool also

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

      Half the league averaging about a point a game and the league is 'the best' lol

      The league is dead. Moribund

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

    Salah off, perfect as an owner with Aguero captain

    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      This.

    2. Pieterke30
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Well, it depends on what happens tomorrow, doesnt it?

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

        Not really

    3. EspanYOLO
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Perfect until Aguero blanks

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

    Salah goal was so lucky 😎

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

      As my captain ... a goal is goal

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

    Lucky salah cappers...

    1. Pieterke30
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Indeed

      He would have blanked otherwise

    2. The Orienteer - find me in …
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      It's all much luck!

  10. Eddie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Pat on the head for Wijnaldum.

  11. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    How is Mkhi looking?

    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Game finished so dunno!

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

      Not even on the pitch

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

      heading for the showers, or is that why you're asking? 😉

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

      Poor

      But they won't play Swansea every week

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

        How was he poor?

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

      Involved, some nice work, close to a goal, but sadly no sigar. Made his mark in a weird game even by Arsenals standards. I have hopes!

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

      Like a frog

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

        My bad, wrong assister

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

      He was decent. No one on the end of his passes tho. Maybe if they were fresh wud be a difrent story.

  12. How Mina You
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    So Ozil won't be signing a new deal then and Aubameyang's back on his private flight to Dortmund.

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

    Swansea the giant killers!

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

      Only Arsenal

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

    I'll take 16 pts from Salah captain anyday. Love you Mo

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

      Phew. Hopefully Augero blanks!

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

    Well played, Henderson. More of that!

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

      Ayew Joking

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

        Again? Egh

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

    Not ecstatic, but I'll take the 1 goal. Kun have mercy on my soul.

  17. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Salah was a bit useless tonight but still got a goal which in FPL is all that matters

  18. UshFPL
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Milner captained Salah on FPL aswell

  19. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Salah no where near he BAPs 😀

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

    Come on Mane and Firmino. One more.

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

    Ayew 8 points a bonus welcome

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

      or is it a welcome bonus ?

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

    What an absolute joke, he has played like shit and then he gets a penalty handed over, and a pretty soft one...

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

      He wanted it more 😉

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

      Yip but that is FPL for you

    3. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      that’s what happens if you don’t own the highest scoring player in the game. it’s his fpl season

  23. Rover
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Clucas really loves playing against Arsenal doesn't he? About the only team he scores against. 3 this season.

  24. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Ox not starting today was it a one off and he will start next gw?

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

      not nailed as there will be rotation with Champions league ties looming

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

      He's a rotation risk. Probably more likely than not to start vs. Spurs, but only guessing based on game time.

    3. Total Foot 5
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Fecked up bringing him in then.
      Should I drop asap w ft for Shaq or other?

  25. Ghost Gooner
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Xhaka as well for me 😆

  26. TheCurseOfRaheem
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    So much relief at that Salah pen. Just hope Kun doesn’t go too crazy tomorrow...

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

    Any Salah cappers own Aguero?

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

      Na...thats why theyre salah cappers.

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

      Me...silly decision.

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

      Me, but only by accident.
      Brought in Kun to be my captain, but didn't click Save. Meh. We'll see tomorrow

    4. SuperMane Returns
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Yeh me

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

    A HUD Goal will do wonders for Salah owners

  29. Dacra
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Bit gutted van dijk didn't play.

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

      6 points denied

  30. FantaCity
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    For those that didn't watch the Arsenal game ... forget about Mkhi, Ramsey etc for now, Arsenal were just appalling

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Too late 🙁

    2. Pieterke30
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I second this.

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

      yeah there not anything left to say about how bad they are really as it's all been said before