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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

    So no VVD cs and it's not from Arnie FFS!

  2. Old Wulfrunian
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Why the hell i trust Baggies?

  3. Patch
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    And that ladies and gentlemen is why I kept Jones, VVD ain't keeping nuffink Clean

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

      word, fam

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

        I made an executive decision not to bring him in on a -4

  4. tisza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Pardew going

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

    He’ll have to score now

  6. Chenku╰☆╮
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Vvd cs lol

  7. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    VVD still paying them mad FPL dividends

    1. Dr Van Nostrand
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      He has improved the defence teams are getting less chances.

      How's Pogba doing in the infirmary or out of position?

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

    VVD to Daniels done

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

    Gomez not starting might turn out to be good 😉

  10. Cok3y5murf
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Fell for this VVD trap.

    1. HonestBlatter
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I fell to all of them Mahrez, VVD, Daniels and Wilson traps...

  11. HonestBlatter
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    VVD cleanie gone....damnnn

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

    FFS Hegazi

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

      this - Duffy 1st on bench too for me 🙁

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

    ✋️ up if you got Salah (C) and Bobby Firmino in you team

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

      H5

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

      *everyone raises hand*

    3. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      o/

  14. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    I thought Mahrez and VVD in this week were a couple of great transfers.

    🙁

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

      Oh pls Add Mane to that too

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

      Jones to VVD with my FT this week. Probably a net positive if Jones doesn't play

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

      Snap. They looked good on paper tbf.

    4. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      They still are if you’re drunk

    5. JJO
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Did the same

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

    Rip VVD CS.
    Always. Always a bad idea owning liv. Defense assets. Learnt my lesson last yr

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

    Well in this case, West Ham may as well score a few more then. Make it a thriller.

  17. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Hate pools defense

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

    Defensive disaster of a GW.

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

    Swansea goal would be wonderful

  20. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    too good to be true. vvd

  21. money face bandwagon
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    come on mane!

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Is he playing?

    2. MTPockets
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah this

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

      Salah is insane, surely 3 x baps also?

      1. Ziro
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        No.

      2. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        3 - Firmino (45)
        2 - Can (41)
        1 - Salah (30)

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

          Wow, will take the dazzler thre though...

      3. Viper
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        If you triple captained maybe

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

        Wish I had the balls to play Janmaat ahead of Roberston. Benching Robbo for his CS last GW and the VvD hype probably played a part in this.

    4. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      ffs liverpool defence... make up for it with a goal virgil!!

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

      Callum Wilson alive?

    6. Jason Bourne
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Was VVD a one week punt?

    7. Dr Kenneth Noisewater
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Southampton pls.

    8. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      God so many mane and firmino assists and chances missed

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

      I was planning to triple on Pool attack, but Mane just doesn't get involved enough to warrant the cost...

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

        Mane shot saved...

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

        Are you watching the game?

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

          No, I hate football.

    10. Ady87
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      After two Alonso no shows I did Alonso > VVD and banked £1.8m, a second FT and benched Jones,

      Too indecisive this GW, might cost me.

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

      Going to need another goal, Salah!