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The current top-scoring Fantasy Premier League midfield asset versus the record points holder for a single season. It needn’t be an either/or, of course, and plenty of FPL managers own both Sadio Mane (£9.9m) and Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) at this stage of the campaign.

With Jurgen Klopp hinting at rotation, Liverpool’s fixtures about to take a turn for the worse – the Reds face Spurs, Chelsea and Manchester City in the next four Gameweeks – and a premium midfield alternative in Eden Hazard (£10.7m) in a rich vein of form, however, some Fantasy bosses may be considering jettisoning one of these two heavy hitters in the short-term at least.

In this Members’ piece, we will compare Salah and Mane directly while also taking a look at both Liverpool midfielders’ wider appeal compared to the alternatives in their position.

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  1. smix
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    How’s this looking on WC ?Schemeichel McCarthy
    Alonso Mendy Trippier Holebas WanB
    Mane Hazard Moura Fraser Maddison
    Aguero Wilson Ings

    1. ajones1608
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Like that a lot! Good blend of nailed on players (even when champions league is back) & players not form top clubs who are massive for there team

    2. Goalosaurus
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I don't think kasper is worth the extra 0.5 over many of the 4.5 GKs although fixtures are in his favour.

  2. Euro Raiders
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    The to have or not to have Mo Salah is a delicious debate with the irony that no-one will know until after the event.

    Personally, having played my wildcard, Salah is still a set and stay pick and I can work a decent team around him. My regret is not also having Harry Kane but having the two of them does cause the team to collapse.

    So for me, the debate is Mo or Harry and I'm going with Mo!

    1. DrunkPhilosophy
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I agree, I WCed and kept Salah.. and honestly after settling into the team, I switched Salah to Mane and tried to figure out what I would do with the extra 3.0m, couldn't find a way to make the team that much better as only the players I would like to add would have been Kane and Lukaku and I wasnt able to without major restructure.. so keeping Salah for now at least..

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

    Any news on Wally??

  4. Desperately Seeking Dusan
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Good article from Skonto Rigga. I do like these player comparisons.

  5. MITRAKADABRA
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Is there any feedback on Helder Costa? Nailed?

    1. DrunkPhilosophy
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Traore is pushing for a start specially after his goal..

  6. CRO KLOPP
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Fabianski
    Alonso Mendy Robertson AWB
    Salah Mane Bilva
    Aguero Mitrović Ings
    Foster Walcott Stephens Tomkins
    1 ft 0.0 itb

    A) save
    B) Salah to Hazard
    C) Bilva to Moura
    D)WC
    Can't do Walcott to Pedro

    1. Kellz86
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A.) Save and enjoy that tasty SOT match w6

      I'm on a WC now but I don't think your team is in need of it yet. I'm also Salah-less which is a concern.

      1. CRO KLOPP
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers mate

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

    Wildcard needed?

    Hennessy
    Robertson - Mendy - Wan Bissaka
    Salah - Mane - Walcott - Mhikitaryan
    Zaha - Aguero - Arnautovic

    Stekelenburg - Peltier - Cairney - Kabasele

    1. DrunkPhilosophy
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Depends, I would WC this team because you want to get Chelsea assets in and drop deadwood..

    2. KingOllie
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      i probably would. You got 4-5 concerns there and not much of a bench

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

      I would do Zaha to Wilson/Mitrovic and Miki to Fraser for -4. Captain Kun

    4. nisag17
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I wildcarded in a similar situation in gw 4.

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

      i have WC’d a v similar team

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

    A) Patricio/Hamer, Holebas, Fraser and Mane

    Or

    B) Foster/Etheridge, Robertson, Maddison and Moura

  9. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Better option?

    a. Trippier 4-3-3
    b. Pedro 3-4-3

    1. Ynwalfc
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Pedro because tripper is up against an in form Liverpool, plus Pedro came off the bench

    2. Ynwalfc
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      And made a big diffrence so should start

  10. Ji-Sung Park
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Zaha (if injured), Mkhi and Mane -> Wilson, Maddison and Hazard for -4 or stick with Mane and/or Mkhi?

    1. DrunkPhilosophy
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I would do these moves.

    2. Kloppcorn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I dont understand why so many ppl are selling in form Liverpool options we have a very good record against top 6 sides since klopp took over

  11. Mateja
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Wc team
    Patricio(Hammer)
    Alonso,Robetston,Mendy
    (WB,Bennet)
    Mane,Hazard,Fraser,Moura(Billing)
    Lukaku,Aguero,Ings

    I know that RMT is boring but i made 4 big hitters(Mane,Kaku,Aguero,Hazard) with those must have defenders

    So what do you think?

    Other options are Laka instead of Lukaku and then upgrade Ings/keeper or something..

    1. Goalosaurus
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Wouldn't be unhappy with that team. Laca would be a risk, maybe only worth it if could get zaha for the ings upgrade, injury puts the brakes on that though,

  12. Srv210
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    1)My bench is reduced to just a single starter , should I change bench players or just wait till WC

    Bench: Hamer,wan bissaka,masuaku,bednarek

    2) Also any news on Walcott injury??

    1. Goalosaurus
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      How flaky does rest of team look, does it have pedro/b.silva/mkhi?

      1. Srv210
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Pat
        Alonso,Mendy,Robbo
        Salah, Walcott,Moura, Madison
        Auba,kun,ings

        1. Goalosaurus
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          I'd leave as is. Wally is the only major doubt for a start. Probably not worth a transfer to get rid of the rubbish bench players for other similar quality ones assuming no money free, fix on WC or if you build up 2 x FTs to do a decent upgrade.

          1. Srv210
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah,thanks

        2. FPL_Crisis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          I think Aubameyang is a waste at that price. Lava and Vardy offer better value and extra money could be spent in midfield

  13. Ynwalfc
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Ederson
    Mendy,Robbo,Alonso
    Salah,Mane,Moura,Wally
    Wilson,Ings,Kun(C)

    Subs-Hamer,Cook,WB,Stevens

    Thinking maybe Wally to Fraser if he’s injured? Anyone thinking similar? Bournemouth’s fixtures look really good

    1. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Wally to Fraser good.
      Same 15 as mine then apart from Ederson Stevens

    2. Ynwalfc
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks

  14. Brian950
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Who would you captain?

    Aguero at home to Fulham or Hazard at home to Cardiff

    1. Goalosaurus
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Dont own either but would captain kun

    2. EgyptianKing
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I'll probably go with Kun

    3. Jules Rimet
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Kun

    4. KingOllie
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Hazard for me, hes gonna slot a couple penalties with VAR

      1. I Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Aguero takes penalties too.

        1. KingOllie
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Hazard takes them better !

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

        VAR not being used for match decisions

      3. Licious Lizard
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        VAR isn’t actually going to affect the matches, as I understand it?

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

          Echo

    5. nisag17
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Aguero. Fulham much less defensive than Cardiff.

      1. Hart-ake
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Maybe not with Warnock's recent comments.

    6. el polako
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Kun

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

      Hazard..

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

      Ask yourself who plays 2 international games and who will be rested 🙂

      1. Kloppcorn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Aguero hasn’t gone on international duty

        1. Jaws
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          we have a winner

    9. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Wait for internationals to be over. Kun will be fresher due to Argentina not having games

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

        they do have games, Kun isn't going.

  15. Eze Really?
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Alison
    VVD Laporte Mendy Robertson
    Guendouzi Kante
    Pereyra Moura Mane
    Kun
    My team of the season so far.

    1. clodhopper
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Looks a bit unbalanced but i cant work out why

    2. The Train Driver
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Guendouzi and Laporte are a bit odd...

      1. Eze Really?
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        They both playing really well. Not FPL

        1. FULLSERVICECOVER
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          :/

  16. EgyptianKing
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Hi guys, could you please reate this team please? I am on wildcard.

    Patricio
    Alonso; Robertson; Mendy
    Mane; Hazard; D. Silva; Pedro; Moura
    Kun; Wilson

    Hamer; Holebas; Bissaka; Kamara

    Cheers mate

    1. Srv210
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Gtg

      1. EgyptianKing
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers mate

    2. Hart-ake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Generally ok- but I think on a WC, you have got to bring in Mitrovic in his current form and at that price. Wilson is meh.

      Would also re-think Pedro.

      1. EgyptianKing
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thank you for your suggesttion.

        I thought Pedro and Wilson out // Maddison and Mitrovic in, but unfortunately am short on 0.1 to do it...

        1. Hart-ake
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Ouch. It's difficult to see where to save cash in your side as well. Perhaps could downgrade Holebas to Doherty? Given that he will be benched anyway.

          1. EgyptianKing
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Maybe Holebas and Wilson out // Doherty and Mitrovic in is good!

            However Mitro's next GW is very difficult comparatively to Wilson's

            1. Hart-ake
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              That's the only issue with Mitro/Wilson, although I do think Mitro can score against anyone in current form.

              Maddison looks v good either way, checking Leicester's fixtures.

              1. Kloppcorn
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                Could get gray instead of madison he looks like he’s a guaranteed starter and plays attackively

  17. Werner Bremen
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Mitrović against City away or Holebas against United at home?

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

      tough.. coin toss for me.. mitrovic just.

    2. Concrete
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Holebas

    3. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Mitro

    4. Sting in the Tail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Go with the striker. Ings ruined my weekend last week.

  18. EgyptianKing
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    What do you think is stronger for next gameweeks?
    A) Holebas; Pedro; Wilson (probably would bench Holebas as I have Alonso, Robertson and Mendy and would play 352)
    B) Monreal; Fraser; Mitrovic (probably would rotate between Fraser and Mitro depending on fixtures)

    Thank you

    1. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B!

  19. zaydon
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Patricio
    Alonso-shaw-mendy-awb-bennet
    Hazard-mane-fraser-maddison-billing
    Kane-aguero-ings

  20. Lignja
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Fantasy football app dont have scout section anymore?

  21. Dazzleraz
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Current team with 2FT and 0.3 itb- thinking of getting rid of 2 of PVA, Coleman and Mhyki?

    Steklenburg, Patricio
    PVA, Robertson, Alonso,Wan Bissaka,Coleman
    Salah Mane, Neves Mhyki, Schneiderlin
    Aguerro, Mitrovic, Zaha

    Suggestions please?

    1. zaydon
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Pva and mky to shaw and Maddison

    2. Positive vibes
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      PVA, Coleman -> Mendy, Holebas maybe?

  22. puhd
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    I think I finally got it. How's this WC Team?

    Patricio Hamer
    Alonso Robertson Mendy Cook AWB
    Mane Hazard Fraser Maddison Hojberj
    Kun Vardy Wilson

    Any thoughts welcome!!!

    1. DrunkPhilosophy
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Double Bou/Lesceiter is a bit meh for me..

      1. Positive vibes
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Agree

        1. zaydon
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Agree

          1. GOTHAM City F.C.
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Agree

    2. puhd
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Pedro instead of Maddison?

    3. Angin out the Begović
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      no arsenal...

  23. zaydon
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Patricio
    Alonso-shaw-mendy-awb-bennet
    Hazard-mane-fraser-maddison-billing
    Kane-aguero-ings

    This is my wc team . What do u think guys?

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

      Like it!
      Wonderful 3-4-3 with solid bench.
      Good job!!

      1. zaydon
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thank you . This is how i managed to get both and aguero in one team

        1. zaydon
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          * kane

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

            Who is your second GK? Can you afford Fabianski?

            1. zaydon
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Hammer .. no i cant afford Fabianski . 0.2 itb

  24. Deulofail
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Request: Fill out the "posted by" section so I can see who wrote the article on me phone!

  25. jake0910
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Am i mad to consider Lingard / Pogba on my wildcard?

    1. FULLSERVICECOVER
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      no not at all...think JL is a great pick on the WC,pog too.

      1. MafioSol
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Both don't deserve to be picked. Blind faith.

        1. FULLSERVICECOVER
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          lol not really.....man u fixtures decent for atleast 4 games,and the price bracket JL is in he is worth it...give me another decent option between 6.5-7?

          1. FULLSERVICECOVER
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            and this is coming from someone who likes seeing man u lose.

          2. MafioSol
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Pedro, Walcott/Ricarlison, Fraser (potential), Maddison (tasty fixtures coming up.

            1. FULLSERVICECOVER
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              pedro rotation risk,walcott inj prone/not fit,rich suspended,fraser definately agree with you there...maddison lucky to get points he has.average.

    2. FULLSERVICECOVER
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      i bet you are a moura lover,correct? fluke vs man u,he will consistantly blank now and be benched vs cardiff...maybe come back to this post in GW9

  26. chaser123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Probably too much planning ahead but what do you think about the following transfer plan....

    GW5 - save
    GW6 - Theo > Richarlison
    GW7 - Salah & Arnie >> Moura & Kane
    GW8 - ?
    GW9 - Wildcard to get Salah back

    1. chaser123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Current team is....
      Pickford | Stek
      Robertson | Mendy | Alonso | Wan-Bissaka | Peltier
      Salah | Mane | B.Silva | Walcott | Stephens
      Aguero | Arnie | Ings

    2. FULLSERVICECOVER
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      answered your owj question with "probably too much planning ahead" The team as it stands 6/10

      1. chaser123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        What would you suggest sorting out this week?

        1. FULLSERVICECOVER
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          possibly getting hazard in somehow

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

      GW5 - bring in must-haves Alonso/Mendy/Hazard/Aguero at most for a small hit if you haven't already
      GW6 - Theo/Richarlison would be similarly priced so I'd hold tight and see how the later performs, unless the former remains/gets injured.
      GW7 - Possible yes Salah out (if you can stomach being without his for Southampton in GW8 ... ) Ings and Mitrovic presently better alternatives to Arnie.
      GW8 - Moura to run amok at home to Cardiff.
      GW9 - Yes, WC to bring in Salah to possibly play him alongside Hazard.

  27. Giorgi89
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Please:
    Aubam and Neves > Kun and Billing for -4?

    Like Aubam fixture and long term prospects but fear Kun vs. poor Fulham def (c) effect.

    Any thoughts?

    1. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Kun for sure.

    2. Positive vibes
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Kun

    3. Kellz86
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Aguero seems nailed for now, but with CL rotation incoming I'd be a little hesitant to take that switch for a -4.

      Aub is also playing from the wing with Laca as the focal point, so maybe consider Laca and use the extra cash next week to upgrade your team.

  28. Kellz86
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on Schneiderlin vs Billing at 4.5?

    Setting aside Billing is nailed

    1. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      You are never going to play them but probably Billing is flavour of the month right now and appears nailed.

      1. Kellz86
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah this is true, just need a good ol 2pt bench option instead of trying risky "punts".

    2. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Billing.

    3. Kellz86
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers

  29. Livinginapool - Top 100 Any…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    How nailed is Bennett from Wolves. Anyone vying for his place?

    1. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Sais and Dedonkey I believe but acc to reports, Bennett seems to be playing really well.

    2. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      If they move to a back 4 then he'll lose out , but as of now the FB's and 3CB's are doing ok so no change expected soon

      1. potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Wb's *

    3. Kellz86
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I'm willing to risk Bennett as my 3rd bench option for 4.0 in my WC team

    4. Kellz86
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I'm not expecting to really ever need or play him

  30. Bilbao Baggins
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Nice article thanks
    Its nice when you read something that allows you to feel more certain about something in your brain.

    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Confirmation bias? 😀