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The most captained and most transferred in player of Gameweek 2 will both be at the heart of the action as the latest round of matches draws to a close.

Sadio Mané (£9.7m) was snapped up by 487,000+ Fantasy Premier League managers after his brace against West Ham in Gameweek 1, and he is in the starting line-up tonight.

Liverpool face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park having won 2-1 on their last visit back in March. The events of that meeting bode well for Mané and the 54 percent owned Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) who both found the net.

Not surprisingly, the Egyptian is the most captained player in Gameweek 2, with 1.4 million managers handing him the armband.

Andrew Robertson (£6.0m), backed by 17 percent of Fantasy managers, also registered an assist during his last trip to Selhurst Park, as well as in Gameweek 1 of 2018/19.

There will also be much interest in the exploits of each side’s forwards tonight with Roberto Firmino (£9.5m) the second most-owned option in this encounter, his 35 percent following second only to Salah. Wilfried Zaha (£7.0m) is not far behind the Brazilian in third place with a backing of 31 percent.

After emerging as a fantastic budget option in Gameweek 1, Aaron Wan-Bissaka comes into his second match of the season now priced at £4.1m and in 22.5 percent of squads.

Tonight’s Monday night match should definitely have a big impact on the outcome of Gameweek 2.

CRYSTAL PALACE XI (4-4-2): Hennessey; van Aanholt, Sakho, Tomkins, Wan-Bissaka; Schlupp, McArthur, Milivojevic, Townsend; Zaha, Benteke.

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

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  1. Les Bleus
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Salah(c) pleeeeaaassseee!

    1. SkeletONv01
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Im with ya, min 2 goals and max bonus and im fine with it 🙂

  2. SkeletONv01
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Robertson, Mane, Salah, Zaha - lets go!

  3. Dr. Rog
    • 17 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    The burning question:

    Is Salah worth 3m and change over Mane?

    1. Fantastisk
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      We are about to find out.

    2. Richd
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Or is Robertson worth 1 mill over TAA?!

      1. Les Bleus
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        Or is Zaha worth the 0.5 over Benteke?!

      2. Dr. Rog
        • 17 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        lol 🙂

    3. Dr. Rog
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Bonus question:

      Is Robbo worth 1m over Trent?

    4. Ginkapo FPL
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Why is that the burning question? Why is it one or the other? Last I looked you could have 3 Liverpool and 5 Midfielders within a 100M budget

    5. Kellz86
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      It's worth it just to have 2 of the attacking 3, what ever combo, as the goals should rotate. Budget wise I get going Mane over Salah but for me I'd rather have Salah w/ one of Firmino/Mane

  4. JaydenLFC87
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Sorry to talk about next week with still a game to play but who to bench out of this lot???

    Hamer Patricio
    Wan-Bissaka Luiz Kalabese Cook Mendy
    Hughes Bilva Mane Fraser Salah
    Firmino Ings Aguero

    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Aguero 🙂

      Kalabese
      Hughes
      Ings

      1. JaydenLFC87
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        Thanks it's a no brainer I play Hamer over Patricio this week, though be could get a few save points if he's lucky

        1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 18 days ago

          I’d go pat he is “due”

          1. Gazpilicueta
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 18 days ago

            against city?

  5. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Van Dijk or robbo on a wildcard?

    1. Ha.
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Robbo

      1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        Ta Ha

      2. firstade
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        Rob

    2. Dr. Rog
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      trent, probably

      1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        Good shout forgot about him and save a mil

    3. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Ask again in 2 hours

    4. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Won't be much between them, take the value.

    5. Stevie B
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      In my opinion Robertson.

  6. Ha.
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    As long as Mane outscores Salah and VVD outscores Robbo I don’t care what happens

    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Can’t see vvd outscoring Robbo but mane should match salah

  7. Patch
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    #Patch has Pledged allegiance to VVD

    Gonna be practicing my VVDoooooooooooo in preparation for a goal and assist

    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      #PatchCrazy 🙂

      1. Patch
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        I'm just fed up of the golden boy Robertson 🙂

        Now that I own Alonso...I hope I was right choosing him over Azpi

        Feels like a Robertson/VVD deja vu moment

    2. Norman Conquest
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      just practicing my wan-Bissssssssssssssssssaka bench points again

      1. Patch
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        I quite like him

        Last season I think I had Goldson

        AWB actually seems to be a lucky purchase at this price level

  8. Eze Really?
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Dependent on tonight should I gamble a no Salah team
    Ederson Hamer
    Alonso Robertson Mendy WB Cook
    Richi Mikhi Marne Pedro Fraser
    Firmino Kun Zaha

    If Auba drops I will get him in place of Firmino

    Sorry for the repost

    1. Kip
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Sure, sell all liverpool assets

      1. Eze Really?
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        ?

  9. Penguin
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Best 6.5m midfielder plz???

    I have Richarlison already.

    1. Ha.
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Maddison

    2. Dr. Rog
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Walcott or Milojevic

    3. Cok3y5murf
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Walcott

    4. Hooky
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Fraser and change

    5. Rocky FPL
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Pedro

  10. SkeletONv01
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Sturridge hattrick incoming, with no points for Mane and Salah ^^

    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      It’s not 2012

  11. Whats the Mata?
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Who scores more this week?

    A. King
    Or
    B. Ings

    1. Marvin.
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Someone already told you. It's Bings.

  12. Richd
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    A poor Liverpool showing and Robertson and Salah become TAA and Mane AT MOST.

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Knee jerk central mate, what about next turn when Salah is captained by everyone and scores four but you do not have him ?

      1. Richd
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        I’m on wildcard so looking at all options.

        1. FPL Pillars
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 18 days ago

          If you’re without him and he does well it’ll likely hurt

          1. Richd
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 18 days ago

            OH YEAH!

            Thanks mate

  13. FPL Pillars
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    I suspect 4-0 Liverpool

    Mane Hatrick
    Firmino goal
    Salah assist
    Milner assist
    Robertson assist

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Nope 3-0

      Salah brace,
      Mane 1g 1a,
      Firmino 2a,

    2. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      3-0 to palace

    3. 1zverGGadeM
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      4-1 Liverpool
      Salah(2) Mane Firmino
      Tekkers for Palace

  14. Ginkapo FPL
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    I'm not backing goals for Palace

  15. Thinkering like a Boss
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Mahrez > Mkhi (-4) worth it? Have Aguero, Mendy but no Arsenal players.

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Not for hot dude

      1. FPL Pillars
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        Hit

      2. Thinkering like a Boss
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        he give me 2 weeks 1 pts. That make me crazy

    2. Konstaapeli
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Nope. Mahrez gonna rip it next week.

      1. Thinkering like a Boss
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        I hope you're right. That what I have to belive, in order not to transfer out him.

        1. Sgt Frank Drebin
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 18 days ago

          I'm on the same train as you mate, but even if he gets some lucky goal in the next game I'm not so sure if he's an good option. Looked really out of form for me in both games.

    3. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      If Mahrez drops and Mkhi rises then maybe, but I'm not sure.

      1. Thinkering like a Boss
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        Mkhi surely rise. But Im not confident too about him, only essential about last 30 mins of game and completely invisible againts City.

        1. Sgt Frank Drebin
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 18 days ago

          I have the same concerns, but can't see any better option for this price. Pedro would be a good call imho, but I rather see if he plays with Hazard back. I think he will though.

  16. Dr. Rog
    • 17 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    So Salah (VC) Aguero (C) 'ers

    We want salah to blank right? seems weird but 55% ownership means virtually everyone is neutral on salah unless he is captained

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      You must hope Salah at least give an assist or a goal tbh. But I'm Salah captainers too, of couse I hoping he get hatty or brace.

    2. Gazpilicueta
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      maybe if you are only playing for overall rank. I have 2 main mini leagues, and most of my rivals dont own Salah. I captained Aguero (who they mostly dont have too) and I want Salah to score 19 points 🙂

  17. Sandy Ravage
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    What's more likely tonight, Milivojevic penalty or yellow card?

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      RC

  18. JurgenRocks
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Making my transfers tonight as prices are going up.

    Eriksen and Peltier out for Richarlison and Alonso

    Is Alonso the best defender to get?

    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Alonso won’t go up tonight so may as well hold

      1. JurgenRocks
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        Richarlison is going up tonight though again

        1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 18 days ago

          Then pull the trigger

  19. El-Kloppico
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Best 5.0 MID?

    1. Capitano
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Just get a 4.5 and save .5.

    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Kante

      1. @sund1ata
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        Probably Kante

    3. 1zverGGadeM
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Kante

    4. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Fernandhino

    5. @sund1ata
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Same Dilemma - I got 5.2 for me it's between Kante, Jorginho or Neves?

      Thoughts?

      1. El-Kloppico
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        Neves among them.
        On set pieces. I'm 0.1 short.

      2. Ask Yourself
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        Kante most attacking - lol

  20. Richd
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Where’s the guy that said if you captain Aguero you’re gonna be sat there all Monday evening behind the sofa ?

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Haha this!

    2. Stevie B
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      I captained him and was happy with the 40 points.

    3. 1zverGGadeM
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      If it's 3-0 Liverpool before HT, then you'll need all the sofas in your neighborhood

      1. Richd
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        Well i won’t be watching the game. No point.

      2. Stevie B
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        Not, when Salah was not involved. There was a decision of Salah and Agüero on Friday.

    4. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      He's right. You'll all be sat behind your sofas after Salah scores his fourth goal in the 35th minute. 😀

      1. Stevie B
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        This will not happen. It is too unreal. Palace had a clean sheet last week.

    5. Capitano
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      If Mo scores 3 in the 1 st half he could be right.

      1. Stevie B
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        This will not happen. It is too unreal. Palace had a clean sheet last week.

    6. Threat Level Midnight
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Most likely hiding behind said sofa...

  21. Stevie B
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Was King and Bailly to Ings and Alonso for free a bad move?

    Thank you!

    1. Richd
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      A very good move. Well done.

    2. FPL Pillars
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Time will tell man, I did the same infact.

    3. SkeletONv01
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      No.

    4. Konstaapeli
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      The bestest of them all.

    5. vova
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      lLooks like a good move to me.

    6. Stevie B
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Thank you all!

  22. davysteen
    • 17 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Eriksen and Lacazette OUT
    Richarlison and Aubamgeang IN

    Worth my 2 FT?

    On a different note 5 players Tonight, Robbo, Mane, Firmino, Townsend and Van Anholt..

    1. JurgenRocks
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      I wouldn't get Auba. He hasn't impressed this season at all. Eriksen to Richarlison good, but Lacazette to someone else. Have you already got Aguero? Wilson is looking good, but he might be a bit of a risk.

    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Hey fella, long time no see. I would do those trades, mate

  23. Licious Lizard
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Okay, so I don’t get it. Hope you can help me out.

    I read yesterday that Salah’s EO is below 100% in both top10k and overall.

    If that is the case, why would Salah owners (non-cappers) want him to do well?

    Hope someone can explain it 🙂

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Kun cappers do not want him to do well hehe

    2. Richd
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Top 10k is meaningless right now.

      It’s full of people who shot their triple captain and bench boost bolt in their pants.

      Like asking a virgin how to make love.

    3. MTPockets
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Because it's below 100%?

    4. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      If it's below 100% then it means there aren't too many people with 2 Salahs in their team, so every Salah point would get you up the rankings. Above 100% and you lose points even if you have him.

      1. Licious Lizard
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        Ah yeah sorry, my post should read, why owners wouldn’t want him to do well haha.
        So I can still root for him to haul, as long as he doesn’t outscore Kun (c).

        Thanks, thar’s What I thought

        1. MTPockets
          8 years, 18 days ago

          Yeah but a balance b/c captainers would do even better and this probably a week where Aguero captainers could do with Salah blanking in most leagues. EO is almost 100% though so little in it anyway.

          1. MTPockets
            8 years, 18 days ago

            * actually 83% overall. Didn't realise that

          2. Licious Lizard
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 18 days ago

            Cheers!

  24. Syd.
    • 17 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Anyone on here got Christian Benteke?

    Would love to see the Big Man score a hat trick tonight

    1. Kip
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      I dont have him yet but definitely monitoring

      The guy just needs some confidence, quality is still there

      1. El-Kloppico
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        J.Ayew saying Hi soon.

  25. jia you
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Ah, it's worth posting again:

    In three hours time most FPL managers will realise that Mo Salah is about as essential as a glass hammer!

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      A glass hammer, how pwetty. The tate modern would luv a bit of that.

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Eriksen and Sanchez will only just cover his points if he blanks tonight

      1. jia you
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        Ridiculous argument, Sanchez didn't even play, you really need to ASK YOURSELF....ah....nevermind....

  26. PepSala
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Jota and King to Richarlison and Wilson for -4?

    Jota and King to Walcott and Ings for -4?

    Jota and King to Richarlison and Ings (save 0.7 ITB)?

  27. Whats the Mata?
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Can someone talk me out of an early King to Ings transfer?

    1. PepSala
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      asked the same thing above. Is King about to drop?

      1. Whats the Mata?
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        Yes. He is.
        I planning to get Alonso in next weem who's rising thus every small bit counts

    2. Not again Shirley
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      This is so weird. I have just done that exact transfer and was going to ask whether I had made a mistake. Plus your user name is same as mine! Unless I posted this and have forgotten.

      1. Not again Shirley
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        Well similar anyway

    3. FPL Pillars
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Ings stats look better then king. Only grace with king is fixtures and maybe on pens

    4. Oven Glover
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Dropping a K and adding an S and saving cash in the process. I see the temptation but Southampton and Sparky makes it less appealing.

    5. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      You just know as soon as you pull the trigger King will start firing

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        This.
        I'm sticking for now

  28. Salarrivederci
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    2-3 inc.

    1-0 Goal PVA assist Townsend
    1-1 Goal Salah assist Robertson
    2-1 OG TAA assist PVA
    2-2 Goal Robertson no assist
    2-3 Goal Mané assist Robertson

    Over and out.

    1. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Incorrect, Salah will score all Liverpool's goals. 😀

    2. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Palace 3 Liverpool 0

      Benteke hat trick

    3. Konstaapeli
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      ok

    4. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      Salah, Robbo, Mane and PVA owner? Dream on mate, no chance that's happening.

  29. The Royal Robin
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Is David Silva an option? (On WC)

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      You know the risks.

  30. Ha.
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Anyone have less than seven players in this game?

    1. Richd
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      LOL

    2. FPL Pillars
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      I have 8 mate, looking forward to it