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

    Milner better than Hendo. Who agrees?

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

      Me

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

      me, and is a warrior!

    3. liiusions
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I doubt any Liverpool fan who watches them week in week out would. However Milner has been very good the past few games he's played. Liverpool play much better when hendos in the team though

      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Will Keita replace Henderson? He's certainly as mouthy

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

          Keita is not a DM will replace Can as sounds like he's off

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

      Both the same IMO. Need a better defensive midfielder

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

      Both are meh

    6. Mysterion
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Agreed, but different positions tbf. Hendo was good going forward for a couple seasons before the plantar fasciitis ruined him

  2. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    What a week to captain Gayle!

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

    Lascelles assist for sure?

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

      You'll be posting 'Elliot assist?' soon enough I'm sure...

  4. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Bournemouth are shocking

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

    Which 3 West Brom attackers for GW31?

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

      Dawson hegazi evans

    2. Rsforstar
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      lord rondon ofc 😉

    3. Niemi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Rondon, Rodriguez and Sturridge

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

    At least Ibe will get recalled to the squad after this performance from Bournemouth

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

    Golden question, how is Mighty Mane looking?
    Involved in play? Bandwagon justified?

    1. SiSenõr90
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Mane performs better in UCL

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

      Nah but Bobby also similar to mane. No impact

      1. A Team Of James McCleans
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Really glad I bought both of them then

      2. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Not sure what game you've been watching then

    3. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Mane had been awful.

      1. Over Midwicket
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Has*

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

      Invisible. But Liverpool are going forward a lot so he could well get something.

  8. A Team Of James McCleans
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Pros and cons of owning Bournemouth players:
    + Have a game gw31
    – Everything else

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

      more like
      - false hope
      ------------------ everything else

  9. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Bournemouth are a pub team.

  10. F4L
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Mcburnie brace. On my bench 🙁

    1. Bury94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Same!

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

    Get the fook out of my team Zerovic and Franshite...

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

      Franshite hahaha

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

    I love you Dwight Gayle 😀 😀 😀 what a buzzzzzzzz

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      You seriously own him?

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

        Hahahaha 🙂 no!!! I’m a Newcastle fan mate! Clues in the name 🙂

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

    Come on Wales!

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

      Ban!

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

    Duffy hit the bar.

    This guy will never score 🙁

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

    Think I'll bench Wilson next week and he can stay there until 31

  16. Dacra
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Jones to Daniels with gw31 in mind isn't looking like it was the best move..

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

      Exact same here, total disaster transfer....

  17. Prøfeßör …
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Why can't Duffy score? 🙁

  18. Over Midwicket
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    So glad Simon Francis is getting his due. Garbage, pathetic player playing on the worst defence in the league.

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

    Spewing, got that melt Daniels in yesterday, instead of VvD. Donkey muppet.

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

    Bournemouths warm weather training in Portugal has worked well

    1. Sandy Ravage
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Bournemouth is warm weather for the Toon Army

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

        Haha, maybe this is what Rafa booked in for warm weather training then 😀

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

    bournemouth are a championship team. FACT

    1. drughi
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      beat chelsea 3-0 though

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

        wigan beat city

    2. gunner 2727
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      No they are definitely in the premier league and have been for a few years....

  22. Over Midwicket
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Remind me why I benched my Burnley defender? Sigh. Come on Saints.

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

      Completely forgot about that game, realising I have Pope is like finding a tenner in an old coat.

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

    Need some CS to be erased in the second half

  24. Desperately Seeking Dusan
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    I’ve had two defenders who should have scored already this week (Duffy & VVD) but have had a couple of pieces of luck elsewhere so can’t really complain.

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

      When should vvd have scored?

  25. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Yellow card and early subbing for Salah would be ideal

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Reported.

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

        Good, hopefully Mark can make it happen

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

          😆

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

      No need for a resting.

  26. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    anyone else thought van dijk scored when liverpool scored only to find out it was Can

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

      James Milner?

      1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        What about Milner?

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

          Your post reads like fake James Milner twitter...

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

    I want my players to score me points.

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

      Dare to dream

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Is that how fpl works ?

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

      I don't. I'd rather Salah scores no more points

      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        How many times have you posted this ? . I don't mind people saying it once but spamming it is so annoying .

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

          Cry me a river Adam

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

            ignore him he is just grumpy

            1. *Reformed-Character*
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              Troll

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

                is that the only word u know?

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

    Do people actually have Gayle!?

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

      Nah

  29. We Will Klopp you
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    So which leprechaun did Duffy piss off?

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

      Shot off target

  30. Desperately Seeking Dusan
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    I remember submitting a question to the Scoutcast about whipping boys that Jonty took up. Feels like I should have added Bournemouth. Have Wilson, was going to add Daniels for 31 but decidedly twitchy about that plan now.