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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. The special 5
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Salah assist

  2. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Always always returns 🙂

  3. The Mighty Hippo
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Emre Can owners unite!!

  4. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    I thought the commentator said VVD had got that. Blast.

    1. Mo Mané No Problems
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      He did. Ban the commentator.

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Exactly. Boo!

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

    firmino assist right?

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

    Can Salah assist?

    Yes, Can, with Salah assist...

  7. Rik Waller
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Salah with his high floor

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

      High floor? Da faq.

  8. niloh1
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Wait who got the assist???

    1. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Salah

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

      mcauley

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

      No idea. Wish someone would post it.

  9. Jairzinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Assist has been given to Salah on FPL.

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

      Surely McAuley got a touch no?

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

        Don’t shoot the messenger. I’m not even watching.

  10. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Salah is going to get 300 points this year. Best player in the history of football ever. Far batter than Shaqiri. Knew it was right decision not to sell him for Shaqiri and captain Shaqiri.

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

      Haha! 🙂

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Lol

    2. tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      This.

      😉

  11. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Fantasy Premier League
    ‏Verified account @OfficialFPL
    4s4 seconds ago

    Goal - CAN
    Assist - SALAH

    Liverpool 1-0 West Ham (29 mins)

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

    It's the American!
    I mean EmreCan

  13. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    I'm glad I played the Corn Chip this week. Double assist Points.VVD VDD

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      A VVD goal & CS today would be lovely

  14. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Kaku assist

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

      Racist

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

    MORE SALAH MORE

  16. COLLIN QUANER
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    PENALTY MISS!

    Sexton.

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Conversion

  17. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Salah big chance missed?

  18. Sims
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    salah open goal miss

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

      Lol

  19. Differentiator
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Are FPL blind? Clealry a VVD assist

    1. Sims
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      not it wasnt

    2. HammersXI
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Post like this should be banned. lol. You're clearly blind just stop typing.

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

      Yeah and Vardy goal earlier..? Lol

  20. makaveli123
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Hold Mee!

  21. Speédy
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Noooo

  22. Differentiator
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    SALOL

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

    Mark got Kane captained.Eeeek

  24. BIGREDDOG
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Mcauley G
    Mcauley A

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

      Huddersfield CS gone?

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

        Nay i joke! How can mcauley assist a mcauley goal 🙂

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

          Wouldn't be surprised with his history 😆

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

            Haha

  25. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    When in doubt, Mo, when in doubt.

  26. CloudSky
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Can knee injury.

    1. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Looks fine.

  27. Alnair
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Salah (C) Robertson for crying out loud, BURY IT SALAH!!!

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

      ah got the same combo

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

      Same. Never seem to catch Robertson points.

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

    Close header Salah focus man

  29. Pigsinblankets
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Played Mawson over Dunk, whoops...

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

    liverpool will concede.

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

      Not this game