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24 February 2018 1612 comments
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After a 1-1 stalemate at the King Power, we turn our attentions to five mid-afternoon matches.

Liverpool’s home encounter with West Ham United will be the focal point for many.

Mohamed Salah is again the top captain pick by Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers as he goes in search of a thirteenth double-digit points haul of the season.

Backed by over 1.6m with the armband – including 77 of the top 100 managers – the Egyptian has already delivered a 15-point return against the Hammers back in Gameweek 11.

The Reds are one of four teams among the 3pm contingent who are guaranteed to play in Gameweek 31, with the likes of Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk also among the key targets.

Another of those sides, Bournemouth, entertain a Newcastle United outfit with a single clean sheet in their last 11 on the road.

Owned by 9.8%, Callum Wilson is their most popular pick on the back of 12-point hauls against both Arsenal and Chelsea in the last five Gameweeks.

Yet with two goals and as many assists in four since returning from injury, Junior Stanislas (0.9% owned) could be worth considering as a differential in midfield.

West Brom and Huddersfield also play in Gameweek 31 and go head-to-head at The Hawthorns in a vital six-pointer.

Encouragingly for the Baggies, Salomon Rondon has scored in each of his last two home matches across all competitions.

Meanwhile, the Terriers arrive with a woeful away record, failing to score in ten of their 13 road trips. However, David Wagner’s side will be buoyed by a 4-1 hammering of Bournemouth last time out, with Alex Pritchard and Steve Mounie both delivering double-figure tallies.

Elsewhere, Pascal Gross and Jose Izquierdo could be instrumental as Brighton welcome Swansea to the Amex Stadium.

The German has scored all five of his goals at home, playing a part in 60% of the Seagulls’ strikes in front of their own supporters. Izquierdo, meanwhile, welcomes the Swans on the back of successive goals against West Ham and Stoke in the previous two Gameweeks.

Finally, Burnley will look to rectify a run of one clean sheet in nine when Southampton make their way to Turf Moor. With the Clarets set for a kind run-in to the campaign, a return to resilient ways could bring the likes of Ben Mee back into consideration for some Wildcard squads.

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  1. Zilla
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Quaner, master of assists

  2. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Salah is unplayable. Moyes would have made plans to stop him, but Salah don't care.

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

    Need more from Salah for BAPs.

  4. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Lol@ me and any other WBA and bou defender owner. Just *** crap they are. Cant even get cleanie vs hudders

  5. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Come on Southampton. Ruin that Burnley CS

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Come on Burnley ruin Diesel's gw 😉

      1. diesel001
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        🙂

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

      This. Also, come on Burnley. Ruin that Southampton CS

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

    Ahhh so this is what it's like actually being able to celebrate a Salah goal.

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      😀

    2. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I still don't know the feeling 😆

  7. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Who and all shippee quaner to niasse

  8. Delph & Safety
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Come on Rondon and Hegazi.

    This is why you don’t double up on West Brom.

  9. Differentiator
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    If I ever see Salah.... (Kane capper)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAUY1J8KizU

  10. spiderman
    • 17 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Lol at non Salah Cappers.

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

    need Burnley CS wiped asap

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      It’ll stay 0-0

    2. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Reported

    3. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      This

  12. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Sweating on Kane (C) decision now.

  13. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 17 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    KDB has been great but Salah has to be player of year.

    1. Yozzer
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I said this a while ago . KDB will get it tho

  14. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Du du du du dudu

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Swing low, sweet chariot....

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

    Salah 171% EO. Salah mom captainers...

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

      Non*

      Just as well, this is a terrible post anyway b

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

      Burying the doubters!

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

      Did you get them stats from Mum's net football forum?

  16. The Tinkerman
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Robertson G Firmino A, please.

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

      ROBBO cmon my son

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Really do not want that at all

  17. Mackans
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Bobby!

  18. Gobigorgohome
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    OMGGG FIRMINOOO

  19. GOTHAM City F.C.
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Ferk

  20. SirStevieG
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    FIRMINO AND SALAH CAPTAIN OMG JIZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      THIS

    2. yakirh
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Same
      You can always trust these guys

  21. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Firmino is just a brilliant player

    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Oh I didn't even realise he'd scored when I posted this

      Noice

  22. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Gol

  23. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Mane has to be scoring there!

    Messed up Firmino assist

  24. AzzaroMax99
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Bobyy 😀

  25. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    VVD, Salah(c), Firmino owners unite!

    1. Goat
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yup yup

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Ooh yeah

    3. sunzip14
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yes Sir

  26. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    FIRMINOOOOOOOOO

  27. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    BOBBBBBBBBBBBYYYYYYY

  28. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Triple Liverpool is the key this season.

  29. Mackans
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Firmino non owners.. LOL
    Salah non captains.. LOL

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

    I DID NOT KILL Roberto Firmino Barbosa de Oliveira AFTER ALL!