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25 August 2018 2585 comments
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Fantasy managers will be heavily reliant on the exploits of their Liverpool assets after a tough start to Gameweek 3.

Mohamed Salah (£13.0m), the most captained player of the weekend, will be the key focal point while Sadio Mané (£9.8m) and Roberto Firmino (£9.5m) should make a difference too.

Salah himself has 54 percent ownership while the other members of his front three are both backed by more than 30 percent.

There will also be hopes for another Liverpool clean sheet with Andrew Robertson (£6.0m), Virgil van Dijk (£6.0m) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.0m) in 19, 18 and 16 percent of squads, respectively.

Liverpool are unchanged for a third Premier League match in succession, great news for Fantasy managers currently tripled-up on Jurgen Klopp’s extremely settled side.

Meanwhile, Pascal Groß (£6.9m) was named on the bench as Yves Bissouma (£5.0m) comes into the line-up to play just behind Glenn Murray (£6.5m)

There was one change in defence with Leon Balogun (£4.5m) coming in for Lewis Dunk (£4.5m).

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

BRIGHTON XI (4-4-1-1): Ryan; Bong, Balogun, Duffy, Montoya; March, Propper, Stephens, Knockaert; Bissouma; Murray

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  1. doublyG
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts on chances Richarlison's red card getting rescinded?

    1. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      None

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      More chance of getting extended if they appeal.

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

      Zero point zero chance

    4. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      It could get extended to 4-5

      1. doublyG
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Don't be silly

    5. cheekumz
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      erm... not a chance... blatant headbutt off the ball never getting overturned

    6. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Kirby Love Tap. 3 Games. Sell Sell Sell.

    7. doublyG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Sounds unanimous then. I get rules are rules but hardly a headbutt. I would rather give Smith a ban that him for the pretending he hit him hard. Gives football a bad rep for non football fans.

      1. Own Goal
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Non football fans will never see it.
        They don't watch football, you know.

        1. doublyG
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Only football fans watch football? What are you on about?

  2. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Robertson is the best thing to come out of Scotland since bagpipes

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

      Don't forget kilts!

    2. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      😮

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        And square sausage

        1. Jafooli
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Now we’re talking 😀

          In a roll with salt & sauce 😎

    3. Kermit Special
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I would say Haggis

      1. FPL Pillars
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        least no one said Andy Murray

    4. Pooodle
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      He is looking class today.

    5. Essan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Nah, Runrig - was there in Stirling for the Last Dance last weekend. Still mourning

      (google it)

    6. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Combo slice (square sausage with black pudding in the middle). Try it. Godly.

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        That does sound exceptional

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

      Silly people raising his price before this game is over.

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

    Wake up Maneee

  4. Nickyb5000
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Lol @ zero point zero

  5. whaakan
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    How can Wilson only be on 4 BPS with 2 assist??

      1. RomeluStormzy
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Why is King's goal worth more than others?

        1. thedarkhorse
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          i would presume because he's a forward

          1. RomeluStormzy
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Makes sense!

      2. doublyG
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        This is awesome. Thanks

  6. Limbo
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    There's crisps on the pitch. They think it's salt and vinegar.

    1. Duffy Dunk
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      *Vinagre

      1. Limbo
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Doh!

        1. HurriKane
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          *viagra

  7. Feloh
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    still a made despite the salah goal.

    1. Feloh
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      mare****

  8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Firmino shot over

  9. AC Me Rollin
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Why is Wijnaldum playing so deep? Wasn’t he scoring hat tricks for Newcastle a couple years ago

    1. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Played more or less in the 10 for Newcastle, didn't he? Liverpool have better attacking players for the forward slots.

    2. pjomara
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      hat tricks? plural?
      Don't think he ever scored a 3 goal hat trick, just a 4 goal one.

  10. Duffy Dunk
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    I think Pedro is by far the best straight replacement for Richarlison.
    Form, fixtures, big team.
    What do you think?

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Good shout

    2. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Wait and see on Chelsea game IMO.

    3. Butcher
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Not if you have Hazard

      1. doublyG
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        I already have Hazard. Set to get both at the moment

    4. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I’m not 100% sure if he is nailed on. Theo is good pick too.

      1. FPL Scoop
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        This other than the Theo comment. Not convinced that’s worth it

    5. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Gametime issue

    6. Richd
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Or Walcott. Maybe even Jota again now he’s cheaper.

      Something fun to ponder.

    7. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Him or Walcott for me, forced transfer, but I was actually going to go Bilva to Pedro, but Everton fixtures to good to ignore

    8. Kermit Special
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Theo. Pedro prone to rotation

  11. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Firmino and Robbo are best players on the pitch so fat

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      So far*

      1. FPL Scoop
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        😆

    2. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Don’t fat shame

    3. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Luke Shaw that you?

      1. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        😀

  12. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Hmm. Kepa Mee Richarl to Schmeichel Alonso Gundo actually looks decent

    On another note, Robertson is top class mate

    1. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Ridiculous just get rid of Rich

    2. Zilla
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      it doesn't

      1. FPL Scoop
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Why

  13. Keno
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Rich--->Walcott good move?

    1. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I personally do not like it. Seems so sideways, and short term too. You’d prefer richarlison when he’s back anyway

      1. Keno
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        He could be gone for 4-5 matches though is the problem

      2. Richd
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Well you can’t sit on a player who you’ve gained value on and will lose it.

        Gotta move on and switch back later if you feel like it

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          This ^

        2. FPL Scoop
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Oh I’m not proposing keeping richarlison. Just don’t think Walcott the best pick

          1. Richd
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            How’s it sideways. You’re replacing a guy who can’t play?

            Sideways would be king to wilson. Both play.

      3. Simon69
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Awful advice

    2. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Wally or Pedro or maybe BSilva?

    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yep, i almost went Wally on my WC, i should of. Or if you want to save money then go for cheaper to upgrade elsewhere.

    4. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Got in Wally last week. Had both. No regrets.

  14. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Firmino can't finish

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

      I think he can, ask his partner

  15. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Firmino looking very lively

  16. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    I'am the only one keep Richarlison for 2 games ban? Have Cainey vs Brighton so not big problem

    1. Richd
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Dead teams will also keep him

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

      Don't you mean 3 game ban?

      1. Konig Luther
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        cup

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

        1 in Carabao cup

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

          Ah!

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

            rule has changed this season, but only for YC, RC still the same

    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Could be even like 4 games

      1. Do I Not Like Orange
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Why would it be 4?

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Or even 7!

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

        read the rule mate

  17. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Mane has been poor

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Shocking

    2. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Don’t say that, he’ll get subbed....

      1. The Pesci challenge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Sorry all I brought him in this week

    3. doublyG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I thought he was poor vs Palace too. AWB was owning him until he got sent off

  18. Sanguinista
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Which of Pool's next 5 will you go with Salah (C)? Note that they have a CL fixture before the Southampton home game & after the Chelsea away game? Chances of Salah getting rested against SOU?

    1. lei
    2. tot
    3. SOU
    4. chel
    5. CITY

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Hardly ever got rested last season though?

    2. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      he probably will rest for CL game

    3. Differential C (Mark)
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Lei, and Sou, probably.

    4. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      All except when Kun at home vs bottom half team and Salah away.

    5. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Zero chance of him getting rested

    6. Sanguinista
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      When Salah plays lei, Kun plays NEW, Hazzy plays BOU. Yes, last season Chelsea lost 0-3 at home but doubt it's happening again.

    7. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      What's the CL fixture? A tough game or some jabroni team?

      1. Sanguinista
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Doubt fixtures are out yet, just the dates.

    8. F_Ivanovic
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Only Southampton one looks appealing considering the good fixtures some other teams have

      1. Sanguinista
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        So then, would you keep him on a WC :)?

  19. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Salah averaging a goal a game in last 29 games 😮

  20. ZeBestee
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    How many passes misplaced by Mane? Shaqiri is lurking..

    1. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I really really hope so 8)

  21. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Salah lost his baps yet?

  22. Essem
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Mane has missed every single pass so far. Might do Richarlison and Mane to Pedro and Hazard if Richarlison gets a ban.

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

      Cannot afford that. Bernardo instead of Richarlison then. Will Richarlison get three games?

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

    Game Stats (Minute: 45)
    Bonus Points:
    3 - Salah (24)
    2 - Ryan, van Dijk (12)

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      No Robertson? He's been everywhere

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        11

      2. Zilla
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        11 BPS

  24. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Salah to get yc for taking off his shirt while going to tunnel.

  25. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    What do you think is the best option for 5.0?

    I have Neves and 3x Chelsea so I can't get Kante. Maybe Masuaku and leave 0.5 in the bank?

    1. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Hughes

  26. AC Me Rollin
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Will Salad score another?

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yep

    2. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah score together with Mayo

    3. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Hopefully.

    4. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Hope for 3

  27. Bartowski
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    What a first half that has been!

    The Empire find the rebels hideout, launch a massive attack, they retreat and now while Luke looks for a little Jedi master called Yoda the millenium falcon is on the run!

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

      LOL. Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

  28. anish10
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Keep or hold Auba??

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Keep

    2. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Oh blimey you have no patience and they have good fixtures.

  29. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Are Everton fixtures really so amazing (in the long term especially) that you want to do such a sideways move as Richarlion to walcott?

    Not proposing keeping Rich, just think there are better options out there.

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Maddison Pedro and Walcott are all in my thinking.

    2. MTPockets
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Not particularly, but 4 home games in next 6 and one of the away games is Arsenal.

    3. Whats the Mata?
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      What a rough.

      Could've done Bailly to Laporte for free instead did Bailly, King --> Alonso, Ings (-4)

      Laporte + King + 4 = 21

      Currently have 2 + Alonso.

      1. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Ouch