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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. Alnair
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Mane just wide, would've been another Robbo assist 🙁

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

    come onnnnnn salah and vvd more points please

  3. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    The only time Wilson has scored points was at Stamford Bridge where he had to be benched. Tough player to own.

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

      I played him v Chelsea and benched to day. Suck it up 😉

  4. My Name Is Pepu
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Triple Pool attack with Salah (c) = FPL Lottery

    You know that someone or all of them will get you points most of the times.

  5. Speédy
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Come on Pope,nick the 3 baps

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

    Get Kiko on now....

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

    C'mon Stannis, there's still time!

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

      baratheon?

    2. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      He dead m8

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

    Gabbiadini on

    Burnley CS confirmed.

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

      Ugh

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

    Salah out of the baps
    firmino off

  10. My Name Is Pepu
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    A Ben Mee goal would be sweet here..

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

      own goal*

      1. My Name Is Pepu
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I'd chop my willie if that happens

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

    Lallana looks like Dave gahan front man of Depeche mode

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

    Salah and VVD do something

  13. Differentiator
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Who is everyone getting off the bench for Wilson? Emre Can for me 😀 !

  14. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Salah still playing ?? Waiting for his 2nd goal

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

      hasn't looked to bothered really...

  15. Jairzinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Cook assisted Smith

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

    SALAH one more

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

    When the playing team takes it easy at 4-1 and FPL players want more!

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

    Anyone w/ fabianski ditching for Pope and paying up?

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

      Bad move

  19. Rik Waller
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Wilson putting in a good go for troll of the season

    1. L'Aeroplanino
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      what a troll

  20. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Salah has the winning goal so might sneak a BAP

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

      pls

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

      Why? Can?

      1. Cilly Bonnolly
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Why would the scorer of the first goal be given the winning goal when the opposition have scored?

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

      Deductions will mean he needs another attacking return.

    4. Viper
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      He'd be robbing Robertson though, I'd prefer the Robertson one

  21. Klip Klopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Praying Sterling doesnt play so I get 5 from Ox of the bench

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

      Same here with Shaq on the bench

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

    I am now a Southampton fan for 10 minutes

    Double So'ton attack in my draft and ML rival owns Mee

  23. Viper
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Kane Wilson Red card

    Two thirds of my frontline 😆

    (Exeter player)

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

    I have Salah (c) but with “only” 10 points I’m worried Kane could outscore him tomorrow.

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yep

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

      Why worry, its done now

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

      Why worry over that? Lol

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

    Please don't bring Gomez on Klopp..................

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

    hoping for some awesome differntial points from walcott+gundo later and tmr

  27. The Mandalorian
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Almost time for the Hollllllllllllllllllld shouts

    1. L'Aeroplanino
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      burnley holddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd

  28. JogaSemmedo
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Stupidly started Niasse over Shaqiri but think I will keep Niasse for the blank over Wilson who's offered zilch

  29. CloudSky
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Wilson and Chaz were what I call "inspired picks".

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

    SWANSEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

    YOU LEGENDS