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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. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Alonso to VVD is going to hurt isn't it...

    1. Ady87
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Yep, I did it this week.

    2. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      It should

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

      Keep the band aid ready

  2. Zilla
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Salah goal needed asap

  3. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    So many more goals left in this

  4. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Bournemouth poor

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

      You've only just now realised?

  5. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    salah to vvd and then the same reciprocated would be lovely!

  6. Arctic monkeys
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    A moment of silence for Mane and his owners

    1. LÖrKingMuch
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      😀 thanks

    2. Aston-villain
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Why what happened? He has 30 mins and it dosnt take him long to score a hatty.

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

      2 more..
      Mahrez
      VVD.

      1. Arctic monkeys
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        VVD 🙁

    4. Ghost Gooner
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Wouldn't mind if he got subbed tbh

  7. Toby Lerone
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    So my ML leader 60 points ahead, used his wildcard to make three transfers. Emre can was one of those players. Couldn't write it

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

      Good on Him

  8. fr3d
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Salah on his way out of the bonus lmao

    1. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      captain fail. kane to score hatty now

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

        Goal and assist is hardly a fail.

    2. Aston-villain
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      No capper....lolllll

    3. ZaZaZu
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      you realise there is 30 minutes left dopey!

  9. Stoic
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Promoted teams having a gala

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

      What the Shelia are you on about?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I think it’s Albert 😉

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

    Long how long will he continue starting, when is tark bak?

    Bardsley has he lost his starting spot? Shows him in bench.

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

    What minute are Swansea scoring in?

  12. rnrd
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Are you also having problems with FlashScore today?

    1. MTPockets
        8 years, 3 months ago

        yep

      • Fred54
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah it says Liverpool have conceded.

      • Aston-villain
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Sofascore is better

        1. Yozzer
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Agree

      • Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Yes, with the individual game tabs....

    2. Steinburg FC
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      surely adrian has more then 4 saves? Butland with 9 earlier? watched the game didn't see much diference

      1. Steinburg FC
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        or did he get double points for the good saves? x-) salty

    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Ne need partial clean sheets . I have been saying it all season 😉

    4. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Mounie looking like a proper option for GW31

      1. HurriKane
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        never again. had him for opening 4 games and did absolutely nothing

        1. Aston-villain
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Pretty sure he got 12 points in opening game

    5. Hart-ake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      This is last chance saloon for Wilson. If not, I'm getting rid for Niasse and saving the cash.

    6. Ady87
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Wilson 3 straight 2 pointers since I got him. Daniels just as bad. Got 2 FTs again this week and a bit of cash but not sure who to swap for.

      1. Steinburg FC
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        i'm guna carry a transfer over till gw31 and make 3 changes when we know more

      2. Hart-ake
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Niasse and a Burnley def?

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

        Keep an eye out for Niasse later today

    7. 1justlookin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Salah only in line for 1 bonus atm. :-O

      1. Steinburg FC
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        same all season...

    8. JJO
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Next fpl thing
      Wait until 80th min for Bou goal
      Wait for scorer
      Mouset

    9. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Knew I should've gone Mane, Firmino and Salah

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

        But Mane hasn’t done anything?

        1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Just wait...

    10. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Salah De Bruyne Shaqiri Deulofeu
      Kane Aubameyang Firmino

      Front 7 for the upcoming GW’s sorted

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

      So third goal was not Salah assist?

      1. _Ninja_
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Ox

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

        Assists:

        Chamberlain
        Can
        Salah



        Kouyaté

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

          Cheers Whizz

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

            You're welcome, the assists are in reverse order so read bottom up (oo-err) for the correct order...

    12. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      jammy Dawson owners ffs

      1. Steinburg FC
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        thats why we got him though... clean sheets are bonus lol

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

      DAWSONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

      Brunt assist

      McAuley might get it though

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

        😀

    14. TooDifficuIt
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      that guy looks like Evra

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

        No it can't be. Can it?

    15. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Lejeune has Wilson in his pocket. Powerhouse

    16. Ady87
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I top my work cash ML but a Woman is neck and neck with me for Febs prize. She's used her bench boost with a load of dross to try and win Febs money.

      She's welcome to it, keeps things looking good for me and the grand prize.

      1. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Is she fit anyway?

    17. Jay_
        8 years, 3 months ago

        50-50 Daniels v Dawson and going Daniels is a sickener

      • Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Goal Wood

        1. Ógie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Sorry Barnes