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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, 1 month ago

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

    1. Ady87
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yep, I did it this week.

    2. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      It should

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

      Keep the band aid ready

  2. Zilla
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Salah goal needed asap

  3. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    So many more goals left in this

  4. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Bournemouth poor

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

      You've only just now realised?

  5. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

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

  6. Arctic monkeys
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    A moment of silence for Mane and his owners

    1. LÖrKingMuch
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      😀 thanks

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

      2 more..
      Mahrez
      VVD.

      1. Arctic monkeys
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        VVD 🙁

    4. Ghost Gooner
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Wouldn't mind if he got subbed tbh

  7. Toby Lerone
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

      Good on Him

  8. fr3d
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Salah on his way out of the bonus lmao

    1. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      captain fail. kane to score hatty now

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

        Goal and assist is hardly a fail.

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

      No capper....lolllll

    3. ZaZaZu
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      you realise there is 30 minutes left dopey!

  9. Stoic
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Promoted teams having a gala

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      What the Shelia are you on about?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I think it’s Albert 😉

  10. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

    What minute are Swansea scoring in?

  12. rnrd
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Are you also having problems with FlashScore today?

    1. MTPockets
        8 years, 1 month ago

        yep

      • Fred54
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah it says Liverpool have conceded.

      • Aston-villain
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Sofascore is better

        1. Yozzer
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Agree

      • Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Yes, with the individual game tabs....

    2. Steinburg FC
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

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

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

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

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

      Mounie looking like a proper option for GW31

      1. HurriKane
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

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

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

          Pretty sure he got 12 points in opening game

    5. Hart-ake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Niasse and a Burnley def?

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

        Keep an eye out for Niasse later today

    7. 1justlookin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

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

      1. Steinburg FC
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        same all season...

    8. JJO
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

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

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

      Knew I should've gone Mane, Firmino and Salah

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

        But Mane hasn’t done anything?

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

          Just wait...

    10. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Salah De Bruyne Shaqiri Deulofeu
      Kane Aubameyang Firmino

      Front 7 for the upcoming GW’s sorted

    11. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      So third goal was not Salah assist?

      1. _Ninja_
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Ox

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

        Assists:

        Chamberlain
        Can
        Salah



        Kouyaté

        1. Jafooli
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers Whizz

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

      jammy Dawson owners ffs

      1. Steinburg FC
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

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

    13. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      DAWSONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

      Brunt assist

      McAuley might get it though

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        😀

    14. TooDifficuIt
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      that guy looks like Evra

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

        No it can't be. Can it?

    15. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Lejeune has Wilson in his pocket. Powerhouse

    16. Ady87
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

        Is she fit anyway?

    17. Jay_
        8 years, 1 month ago

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

      • Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Goal Wood

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

          Sorry Barnes