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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. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Get Gomez on, Klopper!

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

      Hey

  2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Dawson goal get innnnnnnn

  3. Waynoo
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    lol Swansea

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

    Southampton and Swansea goals needed ASAP

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

      Get out.

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

        guessing you own Duffy/Dunk and Mee? 😉

  5. Patch
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Ayew Goal (pretty please)

    I'll bend over.

  6. SirStevieG
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Feck you Wilson

  7. Pariße
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Mane lol

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

    Lolane

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

    Mané hits post...

  10. GOTHAM City F.C.
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Manelol

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

    Oh my sadio.

  12. Bouncebackability
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Just waiting for the inevitable Swansea goal.

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

    AS if my ML leader has Murray

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

      And i have Wilson

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

    Everton Team:

    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DW0EmPKWkAAt6Cr.jpg

    Walcott, Niasse start.

    1. Lucky Z
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Kenny!

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

      Watford:

      Karnezis (GK); Janmaat, Mariappa, Prödl, Holebas; Doucouré, Capoue; Deulofeu, Pereyra, Richarlison; Deeney (C).

      Subs | Gomes (GK), Britos, Femenía, Zeegelaar, Carrillo, Gray, Okaka.

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

    Wilson off
    Defoe on

    Wilson keeps his consistent streak going!

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Stannis 90 mins 😯

  16. The Enlightener
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Mane clangs the upright

  17. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Just feck off mane

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

    mane post

  19. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Wow Brrighton, did not see this coming. Swansea have been looking good.

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

    What a felon pass by ox.

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

    Mane goal salah assist incoming

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

    Wilson, by far the biggest troll in my team this season

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

      with C.Daniels and Fraser this is pure pain

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

    Just pass the ball Ox!

  24. HonestBlatter
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Lolmane

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

    literally LOL with that mane miss

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

      not at owners at him

  26. Shultan
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Losing my ML lead thanks to rivals double burnley CS

  27. Old Wulfrunian
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Wilson,...

  28. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Kiko back

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

    I give up on Mane. Not getting him next season 😡

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

    Knockaert goal

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

      Gross assist