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24 February 2018 1253 comments
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Gameweek 28 gets underway at the King Power Stadium as Leicester City entertain Stoke City at 12.30pm.

Interest in Foxes pair Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy was on the rise ahead of this one.

Back on the teamsheet after his mooted move to Man City fell through last month, the Algerian has served up attacking returns in nine of his last 11 league starts.

As a result, he was the number one midfielder for transfers in for Gameweek 28, with 108,000+ snapping him up to face the Potters.

Vardy, meanwhile, claimed over 135,000 new owners after scoring in five straight matches across all competitions.

Up against the league’s worst away defence – with 32 goals conceded on the road – the hosts’ prospects have been boosted further by the absence of Stoke skipper Ryan Shawcross through injury.

Currently one of just eight teams guaranteed to feature in Gameweek 31, the visitors’ performance will be keenly monitored by Fantasy managers.

The recent arrival of Paul Lambert has been particularly kind to Xherdan Shaqiri, who has served up two goals and an assist in four league outings under his new manager.

There’s no surprise, then, that the playmaker was their most sought-after asset heading into Gameweek 28.

Over 105,000 acquired his services for a schedule that also pits him against Southampton and Everton in the upcoming three rounds of fixtures.

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  1. Jay_
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Butland 3
    Shaqiri 2

    1. Jay_
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Albrighton 1

    2. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Small mercies

    3. MTPockets
      8 years, 6 months ago

      love it

  2. TheRealDog
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Evra is a legend! Can't wait to see him but think he'll struggle today

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Salah will destroy them

  3. HD7
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Did Kun to Firmino for -4...

    Ota to VVD for free first but hearing Jesus will make the bench for the final makes me uneasy about Thursday match...
    At least it gives another transfer for 31

  4. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    SHAQ BAP GONE.DOWN TO 2

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Lol @ owners

  5. Les Bleus
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Salah with 171% EO 😀

    1. Les Bleus
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Even as captain, you barely gain anything.

      1. diesel001
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Protectionist measure this GW. Better GW to gamble on a (c)

        1. Les Bleus
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          One goal from Salah would be a killer for non captainers

          1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            Not if their captain scores more

        2. Fred54
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Same here need to hold onto my 2.3M rank.

        3. LǝgleSs e|even
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Your cap diesel?

          1. diesel001
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            Salah. I'm in Top 10k. No need to gamble this GW. Next week and the weeks after are gambling time

    2. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Double hatty then please.

    3. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      If he braces, business as usual. If he blanks scenes.

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Salah and blank in the same sentence !!!

  6. Cok3y5murf
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    This game is cruel, so I'm sure Shaqiri benchers will get some disgusting jammy points because of Sterling now

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      So sour 🙂

    2. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Nah. Sterling will play against Arsenal on Thursday

    3. Sylas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      https://goo.gl/zRK9Nv

    4. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Played shaq. Albrighton first sub for sterling here

    5. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I really hope so

    6. Yozzer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Nah sterling will play

  7. Rainer
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Shaqiri single figures 🙁

  8. Jairzinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Butland gets an own goal and still gets 3 baps??!

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Sums up the season really

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Ridiculous

  9. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Who is that AZ looking guy on Sky

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

    Schmeicel should have saved that shot.

  11. Manani
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Ibe to who?

    can't afford a no shower as I also got Quaner

    1. MTPockets
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Stanislas if affordable?

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Do you have Shaq ?

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

      I've got 3.4 itb so might go Siggy

    4. TallestJohn
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Wait and see why Ibe's absent.

      Doucoure or Pritchard if you can afford them look good. Otherwise Milivojevic.

  12. threeputt
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Might depend how tomorrows final goes but I'm thinking Aguero will start both with Jesus subbing on both at some stage

    1. HD7
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Sounds logical... still decided to switch to Firmino... at least it gives one more transfer for GW31

  13. Naboo
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Any news on why Ibe hasn't made the squad?

    1. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Ibe no idea 🙁

      1. Naboo
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Nice j-Ibe

        1. Excused By Bemused Confusio…
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Jordan it again

    2. MTPockets
      8 years, 6 months ago

      nope

    3. Rainer
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      No mention of injury on Twitter. Was woeful against Huddersfield, likely dropped.

    4. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Got bad vIbes from him

    5. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      He's a bad player?

      1. Excused By Bemused Confusio…
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        But but but stats

  14. nobwak
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone else got Shaqiri and Albrighton? Or just me?

    1. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      O/
      Shaw playing
      Albrighton first on the bench, for Sterling no show

      1. LǝgleSs e|even
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        *Shaq

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      nobwak by name, nobwak by nature.

  15. Sánchez
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Just got in, how did Butland get 3 baps with am OG?

    1. Own Goal
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      8 saves

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

      9 saves

  16. HD7
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Good Plan?

    De Gea
    VVD* Vert Alonso
    Sterling Shaq* Salah* Deloufeu*
    Kane Firmino* Wilson*

    Subs: Elliot, Ogbona, Obiang, Mbemba

    GW29: Sterling to Walcot
    GW30: Mbemba to Schindler
    GW31: Elliot to Pickford/Butland
    or Obiang to Stanislas?

    1. Own Goal
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      A great plan. . . it will give the rest of us a chance.

      1. HD7
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        9 from 11 and then overhauling this bad team with the Wildcard, you have a better plan Im listening 🙂

  17. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Sven.
    Legend

  18. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Top drawer trolling from FPL that

  19. Boomerang V
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Butland scores an owngoal and is first in BPS. Amazing. He just got me a Shaqiri point 🙁

    1. Yozzer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      And you had to go to burger king...boo hoo

  20. Sánchez
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Joe Gomez chances of playing gw31?

    Not that fussed about immediate term but will need him then

    1. Excused By Bemused Confusio…
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      About 50%

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

      Guessing game. Don't sell, don't buy.

  21. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Jose will unleash the horses on Chelsea.
    He's been waiting for this I reckon.

  22. Rainer
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    How many is Wilson going to score today? 🙁

    1. Rash
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I'd be happy with 1

    2. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      More than Mahrez AND Vardy
      🙂

  23. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    #bapwhinging

  24. Niemi
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Forgot the FPL deadline for the first time in two years. Niasse benched for Gudmundsson again 🙁 Hoping for some luck.

    1. MTPockets
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Think I would have done that anyway.

      1. Niemi
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Not the worst choice, but I fully expect Niasse to be involved against Watford.

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

      Wishing you all the best this week!

      What made you forget, out of curiosity?

      1. Niemi
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        I was actually online earlier, but had to (unexpectedly) go to work for a few hours.

  25. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    How did Choupo Moting look today?

    Sold him for a -4 (Mahrez) so has not worked out so far

  26. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Im 100% sure the GW TM play's Shaqiri he wont get anything

  27. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Butland 3bps with an og?

  28. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Who do I complain to as I haven't received the Mahrez points I was promised?

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Points of View

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        I'll get my headed notepaper...

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

      FPL Virgin.

      1. Fred54
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Heh.

    3. MTPockets
      8 years, 6 months ago

      the bandwagon police

    4. Futile Tinkering
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Mahrez is still pissed off obviously

  29. Stat Sloth
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Where on earth is Jordon Ibe? :O

    1. Excused By Bemused Confusio…
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Well if you don't know...

  30. FFPro
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    1-1 and the OG scorer gets 3 baps over the goalscorer lol.

    The bonus system is a complete farce.

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Get a grip

      1. FFPro
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        It's true though.

        Those who defend the system are absolutely clueless.

        Goals should be weighted much higher.

        1. Excused By Bemused Confusio…
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Get a grip

        2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Salty Shaqiri owner

        3. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          What about Butland's fantastic, game changing saves after the OG?

    2. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Always seem to get this type of luck with bonus. Probably lost 15 points this season on stuff like this. Oh well, I'll run with mahrez vardy not scoring and Shaq attack scoring.