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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, 1 month ago

    Salah assist

  2. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Always always returns 🙂

  3. The Mighty Hippo
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Emre Can owners unite!!

  4. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

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

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

      He did. Ban the commentator.

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

        Exactly. Boo!

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

    firmino assist right?

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

    Can Salah assist?

    Yes, Can, with Salah assist...

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

    Salah with his high floor

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

      High floor? Da faq.

  8. niloh1
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Wait who got the assist???

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

      Salah

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

      mcauley

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

      No idea. Wish someone would post it.

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

    Assist has been given to Salah on FPL.

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

      Surely McAuley got a touch no?

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

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

  10. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

      Haha! 🙂

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

        Lol

    2. tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      This.

      😉

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

    It's the American!
    I mean EmreCan

  13. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

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

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

      A VVD goal & CS today would be lovely

  14. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Kaku assist

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

      Racist

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

    MORE SALAH MORE

  16. COLLIN QUANER
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    PENALTY MISS!

    Sexton.

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

      Conversion

  17. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Salah big chance missed?

  18. Sims
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    salah open goal miss

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

      Lol

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

    Are FPL blind? Clealry a VVD assist

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

      not it wasnt

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

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

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

      Yeah and Vardy goal earlier..? Lol

  20. makaveli123
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Hold Mee!

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

    Noooo

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

    SALOL

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

    Mark got Kane captained.Eeeek

  24. BIGREDDOG
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Mcauley G
    Mcauley A

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

      Huddersfield CS gone?

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

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

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

          Wouldn't be surprised with his history 😆

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

            Haha

  25. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    When in doubt, Mo, when in doubt.

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

    Can knee injury.

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

      Looks fine.

  27. Alnair
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

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

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

      ah got the same combo

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

      Same. Never seem to catch Robertson points.

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

    Close header Salah focus man

  29. Pigsinblankets
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Played Mawson over Dunk, whoops...

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

    liverpool will concede.

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

      Not this game