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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. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Chance Robertson nicks a bap?

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Likely.

      1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        *Prays*

    2. Razor425
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Unlikely, particularly as Salah got the winning goal. That will probably push him above Robbo

      1. A Betting Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        How did Salah get the winning goal?

        'Winning goal' is ridiculous is a 4-1 win anyway, they're surely all winning goals

        1. Razor425
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          I agree it's crazy but basically 1st goal is the winning goal if you win to nil, 2nd goal is the winning goal if you concede 1 and so on.

  2. The Royal Robin
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Few moves I'm considering, any early opinions would be appreciated.

    A) Quaner > Murray
    B) Jones > Bavies
    C) Sterling > Mahrez
    D) Walcott > Mahrez

    1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I can’t see how anyone can help you considering players in B, C, D haven’t even played yet?

  3. Patch
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Bugger I am in the minority for playing Pope.

    Desperately need Man U/ DDG to concede.

    I am willing to sacrifice and have Wally blank, just so long as Man U concede. Please.

    1. drughi
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      DDG masterclass coming up

    2. Midlands Saint73
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Mixed feelings for me losing the Pope cleanie today.

      1. Patch
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Not a good sign for Pope, Heaton is gonna be on the warpath

    3. Boom Xhaka-Laca
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Have Pope and Duffy, benched Smalling so hoping Man U concede as well

    4. Patch
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I would love Wally to fill me up but for the greater good, Man U have to concede.

  4. Rainer
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Do Daniels & Wilson still count as playing players in GW31?

    1. Yozzer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      No

    2. drughi
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      3 pool players all you need plus shaq and wally

    3. TallestJohn
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Yes, still think Wilson is first choice up front. Dunno how Daniels played today but do they have anyone better?

  5. drughi
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Dont worry sterling if you dont play I get depoitre off the bench, all good

  6. Boom Xhaka-Laca
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Pope and Duffy, in 85 and 90 ugh

  7. MJM
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Was Daniels subbed off at HT, or just before the second goal as I don't understand how he otherwise got 1 point?

    1. MTPockets
      8 years, 6 months ago

      yes

    2. Jay_
      8 years, 6 months ago

      It’s a mistake. Will be corrected soon

      1. Sánchez
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        No it's not, half time sub

        1. Sims
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          2nd goal was before ht?

          1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            Good point, should get 0

          2. The special 5
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            He must of got subbed when 1-0 I guess

  8. Alex_thekid
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    35 -4 from 5 captained Salah are the Salah captainers happy with 10 ×2 a goal + assist but no bonus?? Just have to hope that Kane dosent punish me for swapping lst min but he let me down the last twice

    1. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I would be happy as a Salah captainer/I’m disappointed as a Kane captainer.

    2. TallestJohn
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Yes, unless it's a super high-scoring week can't be disappointed with double figures

    3. Puzzle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Yes, of course. Wouldn't swap. Think about it, if Kane scores a hat trick and gets 17 you are only 7 down if you have both. No disaster. And that is probably as close to a realistic worst case scenario you'll get.

  9. Puzzle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone else with no defenders playing today? To think I was considering ripping my team up to get VVD. Lucky break.

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Just Robertson. 😀

      And Pope. 🙁

      1. Alex_thekid
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Just VVD and Pope done Jones to VVD -4 just have to hope he doesn't start

      2. Puzzle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Pope must have sucked. I had Adrian, but probably got more than expected with 2 points. Double Azpi/Alonso/Otamendi looked ugly, but could actually work out nicely now.

  10. the snazzy viking
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Who wins?

    A) DDG + Sterling + Deulofeu (+2)
    B) Alonso + Eriksen + Walcott

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Not a lot in that, at all. A just.

    2. TallestJohn
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      B

  11. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    GW30: United v Liverpool

    Low scoring, right?

    1. *Reformed-Character*
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Let me just get my crystal ball.....

      1. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        With that mentality, there’s no point you playing fantasy football at all.

      2. Sims
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Wow even changed your username to us. Obsessed

      3. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers. Let me know what it says.

      4. Rainer
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        That name hahahaha

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Someone's in love, I think 😉

          You can't hate something you don't care about.

    2. Ghost Gooner
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      1-2

  12. Only a Hazard of time
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Why was Ibe not in the squad? Injured or just not fancied?

  13. AzzaroMax99
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    WBA are terrible but who is better to have next few weeks:
    Hegazi or Dawson?

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      As someone who chose Hegazi over Dawson this week, Dawson. Stats are a million times better than Hegazi and they're basically the same price.

      Dawson x1000

      1. AzzaroMax99
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Ok, thanks. Getting rid of Dunk and buying Dawson.

    2. Ghost Gooner
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      D

    3. TallestJohn
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Dawson has been a fairly reliable scorer for a few seasons now, both offer similar threat but Daws edges it

    4. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      neither - both dreadful

      Hegazi if I had to pick

    5. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Everyone will say Dawson after today but it's a lottery. Just choose one (if you have to) and hope. If you were a member you could compare the stats of the two.

  14. The Royal Robin
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Best replacement for Jones? £7.4 to spend, other defenders are Vertonghen, Otamendi, VVD & Ogbonna.

    1. Patch
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Wow you thinking of spreading the good stuff further up the field.

      I am thinking to focus more on strikers...

      1. The Royal Robin
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Firmino / Kane seem to be doing me fine!

    2. HNI
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      would wait once spurs knocked out of fa cup by rochdale

    3. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Probably Davies for a double up. Can't beat (HUD, bou)..

      1. The Royal Robin
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks all. I'm either going to do Jones > Bavies or Walcott > Mahrez. Tough one.

  15. Fred54
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Such is the insanity of this game, Aguero and AOC > Mahrez and Firm -4 may turn into par or even worse. Hopefully work out long term.

    1. HNI
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      who is aoc now?

      1. Patch
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Think it is the Ox guy, many ditched him

        1. Fred54
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah Ox, done noting since I brought him in (over Shaq!) and well I do sell finally gets assist.

  16. _Ninja_
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Play Adrian or Fabianski next week?

    1. HNI
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      play any. None would keep CS anyway. Fab makes more saves as his defenders are worse

      1. _Ninja_
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Good point. Well made. Cheers.

  17. makaveli123
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Gabbi. Ruining GWs since 2016

    1. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Possibly 2 double gameweeks for The Gobbler.

  18. Steve Stiffler
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    great VVD and Mahrez transfers for alot of people

    1. Teror
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Yup. I'm one of those people. I take comfort from the fact that some spastic in my mini league played his bench boost and got a combined total of 0 added points.

      1. Steve Stiffler
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        hahaha good enough for him, our fixtures arent bad for VVD and Mahrez though

  19. Rash
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Wilson owners keeping?

    1. HNI
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Removing him will be rash with BGW in mind lol

    2. TallestJohn
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

    3. klavan
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      just bench him and play again in gw31

      1. Rash
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        My bench ain't upto the job of replacing Wilson lol I'll keep and play

    4. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah. Bournemouth have fight in them yet.

  20. jamie1972
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Just see Butland scores an OG yet gets 3 BPS?

    How's that work?

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      He made the odd save or two.

    2. Steve Stiffler
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      would love to know aswell, want 3 for shaq

    3. TallestJohn
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Missed less chances than Salah

    4. HNI
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      9 saves is A LOT in a game

    5. AzzaroMax99
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      9 saves

      1. jamie1972
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        OK fair dues, didn't check how many saves, but still...

    6. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Butland just Heaton'd the system. No biggie. The positive points he racked up clearly out weighed the negative points. An own goal is only a -6 on the bps, so not a big hit as some are thinking.

  21. Patch
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    I have been a supporter of Ayew...but i feel like im drifting into the Richarlison phase of just "keeping".

    Murray or Mounie seems logical...?

    Ayew is RIP right?

    1. HNI
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Go for shaq/siggy/deulofeu/walcott

      1. TallestJohn
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Think he's talking Jordan Ayew (forward)

      2. Patch
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Yep for Richarlison

        I guess Ayew is a bit more niche...

        1. TallestJohn
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Oh thought you were saying you'd previously got rid of Richarlison.

          I'd probably keep Ayew for fixtures, especially if you were playing FH in GW31.

      3. Toby Lerone
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        They aren't strikers

    2. Concrete
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Niasse?
      GW31

      1. Patch
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        I laughed too hard at Niasse back in the day, supported DCL no end...let's see if he does well today. Could.be a contender (noting he also had a recent price rise tho)

    3. Patch
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I think this GW I will do better than both my Rival.and Nemesis

      But Mahrez has really left a sour taste in my mouth...can't believe FPL can affect my weekends like this...need to get a life or get over it ;0) becoming too invested

  22. Deus
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    No cs yet

  23. Rainer
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Any update on Tammy getting his goal?

    1. AzzaroMax99
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      There is a chance that it isn't Dunk's OG?

      1. Rainer
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Plenty of places saying the shot was on target.

  24. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Need a dunk replacement
    Have a lot if money. Is vvd still the go to man

    1. klavan
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      yes

    2. AzzaroMax99
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I allready have VVD, so doing Dunk->Dawson

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Well its the reverse for me 😉

        1. AzzaroMax99
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          So it should be good for both of us 😀

  25. Alex_thekid
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Salah is just a machine 10th double diget haul out of the last 18 games isn't it? Unlucky to hit the post as well

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Incredible. We all thought Klopp would be bad for FPL with his rotation, but he's given us one of the best players in FPL history.

      1. Alex_thekid
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Agree since Suarez and Marhez in Lec winning season but Salah on course to smash them and get the biggest fpl score in history 😉 A fecking bargain at 9m have owned him since gw1 just a shame he will be 10.5 nxt season

  26. The Royal Robin
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Wally > Mahrez? Could be carnage vs BOU.

    1. AzzaroMax99
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      It should be today vs Sto but it wasn't. I am keeping Wally.

    2. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Oh so that's why I brought Mahrez in...

      You might want to keep Wally too.

  27. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    anyone know how likely sterling is to play in reality?

    1. Dr Van Nostrand
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Only Pep knows

    2. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Well he is in contention for tomorrow so I’d assume all going well should feature in the PL

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      All I know is that he is a minor doubt for the cup game.

      So you'd expect him to play next week...

  28. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Salah captainers happy with 10points?

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I was just about to post something similiar being a Kane owner and Salah capper.

      If Kane were to score a brace can see him getting 13 points. No biggie I guess.

    2. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      faaairly.

    3. Clifford☯
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah

    4. Dr Van Nostrand
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      10 is far better than average and Aguero isn't at the Etihad so obviously yes

      1. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Kane is my worry

        1. Dr Van Nostrand
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Only a hatrick is worrying and those are extremely rare even for Kane

  29. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Mane or vvd??

  30. The Royal Robin
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    I still think Kane was the man to (C) this week.