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As expected, there are starts for Liverpool’s attacking trio of Mohamed Salah (£13.0m), Sadio Mane (£9.5m) and Roberto Firmino (£9.5) as the Reds welcome West Ham United to Anfield this afternoon.

Fabinho (£6.0m), who missed a penalty in the Tuesday night friendly win over Torino, is only fit enough for a place on the substitute’s bench after struggling with illness this week. James Milner (£5.5m) however has recovered from a head injury to take his place in the three-man midfield alongside Georgino Wijnaldum (£5.5m) and Naby Keita (£7.5m).

Joe Gomez (£5.0m) has won his own fitness battle to line up in the Liverpool defence, which is otherwise at full strength. Alisson (£5.5m) makes his league debut for the Reds between the sticks.

Having missed West Ham United’s final pre-season fixtures with a hip injury, Andriy Yarmolenko (£7.0m) only features as a substitute for the Hammers today. Michail Antonio (£7.0m) takes his place on the right flank.

Declan Rice (£4.5m) looks set to feature out of position in the West Ham midfield, while there are competitive Irons debuts for Lukasz Fabianski (£4.5m), Ryan Fredericks (£5.0m), Fabian Balbuena (£4.5m), Jack Wilshere (£5.0m) and Felipe Anderson (£7.0m).

In the other 13:30 BST kick-off, Cedric Soares (£4.5m) has been passed fit to play at wing-back after missing all of Southampton’s pre-season.

Jack Stephens (£4.5m) gets the nod over Jan Bednarek (£4.0m) in central defence, while Manolo Gabbiadini  (£6.0m) is only among the substitutes – along with Danny Ings (£5.5m).

Charlie Austin (£6.0m) is supported by Nathan Redmond and Stuart Armstrong (both £5.5m) in attack.

Matthew Lowton and Stephen Ward (both £5.0m) return at full-back for Burnley after being rested for the Thursday night Europa League fixture in Istanbul, while Chris Wood (£6.5m) is the sole striker in the attack.

Joe Hart (£4.5m) makes his Burnley league debut, with Tom Heaton (£5.0m) watching on from the bench.

Liverpool XI (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, van Dijk, Robertson; Wijnaldum, Milner, Keita; Firmino, Salah, Mane

West Ham XI (4-3-3): Fabianski; Fredericks, Ogbonna, Balbuena, Masuaku; Noble, Rice, Wilshere; Arnautovic, Antonio, Anderson

Southampton XI (3-4-2-1): McCarthy; Hoedt, Vestergaard, Stephens; Soares, Romeu, Lemina, Bertrand; Armstrong, Redmond; Austin

Burnley XI (4-4-1-1): Hart; Lowton, Tarkowski, Mee, Ward; Gudmundsson, Westwood, Cork, Lennon; Hendrick; Wood

  1. Gazpilicueta
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Jota to Neves to sideways?

    personally i think its gonna be worth it, Jota looked average and not really involved, Neves looked central to everything, save the 1.5 to bring in KDB soon?

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      It was one game

    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Absolutely no point if that's the best you can find as opposed to saving FT

      1. Gazpilicueta
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        can you explain why you think there is no point? did you watch the Wolves game?

        1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          I did. You're being clouded by short term results.

          1. Gazpilicueta
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            wasnt the result that i liked, it was 2-2. i liked his involvement

    3. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      What happens if Jota has a stormer next game?

    4. My Name Is Pepu
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Just 90 mins and you've already judged a player?

      1. Gazpilicueta
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        well im not 100% sure, but Neves looked unreal, like possibly the best bargain in the game. what about Hudson to Neves instead?

        1. Red Dagger ✪
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          I would do that for sure.

        2. My Name Is Pepu
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          They were up against a 10-man Everton.

          Didn't look threatening at all until Jags was sent off.

          I'd say Save FT and monitor.

    5. yakirh
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      If this is the only issue you have... just bank the transfer mate, you can do it next week

    6. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Wow.

      How can you say that after one game. Especially as Neves looked completely different position wise to what he will be most weeks due to the early red card.

    7. The Enlightener
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Next game the opposite will happen and you'll wish you had Jota. Good chance of it, anyway.

    8. sambyy
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      It's one game and they played up one man for 45 minutes...

    9. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I would be avoiding Wolves. Rubbish team who couldn't even beat a 10 man Everton.

    10. MC Hammer
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Doing the same

    11. Sting in the Tail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      It was Jota's position that concerned me. Jonny was always outside him to put the crosses in and it was Jimenez in the middle to get on the end of them.

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

      Knee jerk. Last year Jota scored over 3 times as many goals he'll do so again

    13. Sylas
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Don't ask the question if you're not going to like the answer. Do what you need to do.

  2. Ruffio
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    53. With mendy. Bilva. Mikhi. Aubameyang and aguerro to play

    Should I be happy?

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      no

    2. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yes, still a lot of players !

    3. Richd
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Depends what makes you happy

    4. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Should be crying with anything under 100 currently

    5. turd ferguson
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      average

    6. Podge
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Happier than me

    7. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      No

    8. F4L
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      definitely

    9. MC Hammer
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      You will end on 80at least, yes be happy

      1. Ruffio
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks you guys for all the feedback I’m definately happy. Although have neves and wan Bissaka on my bench

  3. G-Whizz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    So we managed to keep our average up regarding conceding Liverpool goals 😆

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Fabianski kept it down, made 2 point blank saves.

      Yous will be fine, look a little light in CM though.

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers. Wish Firmino had grabbed one but I'll take the assist...

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Haha, his points will come in due course.

    2. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Consistency!

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Is the key they say, not sure which lock that key fits into though in this instance lol

    3. Andy'81
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      At least Anfield's out of the way for this season, fancy a lot of teams to get pumped when they go there.

  4. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    We were very good. Tough game at Palace next week though.

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

      I'm predicting another comfortable Pool win.

      You guys look pretty super solid.

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Palace are very good.

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

          But this is the best Liverpool team I've seen in years..

        2. Lovren an elevator
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Worth sticking with double pool defense? I'm currently on Robbo and VVD...

        3. Brosstan
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Poor defensively though. Liverpool frontline will tear them apart.

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I fancy Pool to win but it will be a lot tougher than today

    3. jungle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Pool looked tight AF

    4. Fire Chief Moe
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah, tough place to go for sure, a proper test I imagine

  5. Dacra
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Hart / Hamer looking my only good decision 😀

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Heaton on the bench, he's waiting

      1. Dacra
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Hart 7 today, if he gets dropped Hamer is playing so no biggy and can replace later!

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

          Hamer up against City next 😆

          1. SADIO SANÉ
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            and also probably gets dropped 😀

    2. My Name Is Pepu
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Heaton says hi

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

      Heaton the bench is a worry, see what happens on Thursday. Dyche doesn't tend to rotate things when they're working though.

  6. Debauchy
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Long live the Legend , Your turn Emery ...

  7. Loðbrók
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Hazard for Salah in 2 weeks to get Firmino in with Aguero and Auba?

    1. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      It's a consideration..

    2. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Salah + random -> Hazard + Mane seems very tempting.

  8. Kingston
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Mahrez owned by only 5%. Suprising!

  9. liiusions
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    KDB has 30% ownership 😆 when did that happen?!

    1. GREEN IS GOOD
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      A few weeks ago probably

    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      It's brilliant. Now a 1 point cameo and he's all but guaranteed to fall to 9.9 as everyone piles in for Mane.

  10. WDT
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    83 pre baps with Aguero + Mendy to play. 24 points on bench with Neves and AWB.

    Nuts.

    1. Zladan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      You’d be lucky if your bench boost chip gets you 24 points when you use it.

  11. Lukakwho
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Is 61 with Aguero, Bilva and Mendy to go around average on here?

    1. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Excellent score

    2. Dacra
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      43 with same 🙁

    3. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Below average right now. So many with 80+ here

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Really? Triple Captain Mane?

    4. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      73 here with same 3

  12. C'mon the Fylde
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    I've got both Salah and Mane, but Aguero is my captain.

    1. Lukakwho
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Ballsy

    2. The Wise Owl
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Best of luck

    3. Zladan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Kun hat trick

  13. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Goals at both ends here would be great.

    1. Marstar
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Mendy, Aub and Aguero ? :p

    2. Pumpkinhead
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      yes

    3. Root
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I'd take a safe and easy 0-0 with having 0 players from this game.

    4. Zladan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Arsenal 0-3 City.

      Mendy 3 assists
      Kun 3 goals

  14. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Do you think Alisson or Ederson will be the stronger pick going forward?

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Well they're not supposed to leave the area

      1. Goat
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        This comment is under appreciated. Well played wise owl

        1. The Wise Owl
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Thanks Bear!

    2. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      A real toss up for me

    3. Please Help I Don't Kn…
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I'd rather have cheap keepers then get the likes of Robbo/Mendy. But I'd rather have Alisson.

    4. liiusions
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Neither. Get 3 outfield players.

    5. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Not much between them but both probably a waste of a spot for either team.

    6. Lukakwho
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Ederson. If you want pool get their full backs.

    7. Licky
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Alisson imo.

    8. MC Hammer
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Better having 3 outfield players from those teams

  15. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    No hudson odoi, no bednarek, Hello AWB 12pter 😎

    1. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      See. Picking badly isn’t always bad.

    2. yakirh
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I wouldn't be so happy to have 2 non playing players in my team

    3. Costa Nostra
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Bad managing being rewarded....congrats

  16. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    I love the Kun

  17. Gangster Panda
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Why are the Man City players warming up in their pyjamas?

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      just wake up

  18. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Jota (Leicester, Man CITY) --> Pereyra (Burnley, PALACE), yes or no?

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I'd wait until after the Leicester game

      1. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        good advise, I am big fan of Jota but he was very poor yesterday

  19. turd ferguson
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    sterling time

  20. The Wise Owl
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Salah OUT
    Neves IN

    1. MC Hammer
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Can’t argue with points

  21. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Just Sanchez to Mane or save?

    Ryan
    Robertson | Mendy | PVA
    Salah | Sanchez | B.Silva | Richarlison | Jota
    Aguero | King

    Button | AWB | Peltier | Kamara

    0ITB

    Thanks

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Sanchez has Brighton next

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        That's what's making think save could be a good idea

        1. Sylas
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Why ask the question then?

    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      do it

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Save Brighton look awful and have 2 frees for week 3

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks Dunas. Just hope price changes don't ruin it

    4. Zladan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Save.

  22. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    What's wrong with Cedric? Why was he subbed? spewing....

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      No pre-season, managing his minutes

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

        cheers

  23. Oooof
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Soton vs Burnley baps?

    1. lugs
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      atm its
      McCarthy 3
      Mee 2
      Tark 1

      1. Oooof
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks

  24. Vpan
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    What should I do with Sane?
    Does benching today mean that he starts next GW or should I bring KDB/Aguero for City's easy fixtures?

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Sane to Mane easily

    2. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      KdB the only relatively safe pick

    3. yakirh
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Mane or KDB

    4. Vpan
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      already have 3 Liv with Firmino

  25. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Don't like that Arsenal team really. Ozil and Mkhi in the same team hardly speaks of battle like qualities.

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      New manager

      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        It's the biggest criticism of both those players. He needs to be careful playing both together.

        1. The Wise Owl
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          I think they're both great players

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      both run a lot more than people think

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Mkhi doesn't mind getting stuck in

    3. Sylas
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      He is an experienced manager and surely has something in mind. Let's leave the coaching and strategy to them instead.

  26. Gazpilicueta
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    ok ok, everyone hated my idea of Jota to Neves, but I really like the look of Neves, and want to catch his price rise and i think he will be 5.5 or 6.0 eventually. what about Hudson Odoi to Neves?

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I mean if you really care about price rises, sure, swap Odoi to Neves

    2. Please Help I Don't Kn…
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      2 Wolves midfielders? No.

    3. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Do it.

    4. The Head-Ake
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I'd bank your transfer, that way you get to make 2 or 3 for a -4 and you'll have an idea as to what's actually wrong with your team.

    5. My Name Is Pepu
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      If there are no other pressing issues in your team, then do it.

      I'd still roll over the FT.

    6. MC Hammer
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Get Neves

    7. Silva’s Left Nut
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      #1 rule for me on here is don’t always listen to the crowd. They’re not always right, sometimes the casuals and/or differential picks get lucky, and usually you’re formulating an opinion based on how 3 random people responded to you. That being said, just don’t rush it. Think it through for yourself and make a decision later this week

    8. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      No desire for Jorginho or Kante

    9. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I don't think Hudson Odoi even made the squad did he despite pre season minutes and form? He definitely needs to go but two wolves? Having a punt on one is fine but doubling up seems a real risk for a newly promoted team.

  27. Marv25
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Hmm my Leno set and forget not looking great here

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Was always a risk, Cech wasn't given the #1 jersey for nothing

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        And I think they played an equal number of minutes pre season. Was never a straight choice.

    2. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Kepa or whatever his name is?

  28. One for All
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    When do I get pts updated for my substitute who played? Yoshida didn't start?

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      If you haven't got it already then tough luck.. maybe look again tonight

    2. luke
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      end of game week

    3. The Wise Owl
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Automatic substitutions are done after all games have been played. This information is in the rules.

  29. Oooof
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Clean sheet for Vestergaard

  30. Genji3lade
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Moura -> Richarlison? Already have Tosun