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Six Premier League matches take place this evening to bring Gameweek 15 to a swift close, with many Fantasy Premier League captains – and vice-captains, following Sergio Aguero (£11.0m) and Raheem Sterling‘s (£11.5m) no-shows at Watford – set to be in action.

Mohamed Salah (£13.0m), Harry Kane (£12.4m) and Eden Hazard (£11.0m) are the second, third and fourth-most popular captaincy options of this midweek round of matches – but just two of these in-demand players start for their respective clubs tonight.

Salah is only among the substitutes for Liverpool tonight as Jurgen Klopp rings the changes at Turf Moor, with injured pair Sadio Mane (£9.8m) and Andrew Robertson (£6.5m) not in the match-day squad and Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.3m) and Roberto Firmino (£9.2m) also dropping to the bench.

Xherdan Shaqiri (£7.0m) lines up in a front three with Divock Origi (£5.0m) and Daniel Sturridge (£5.8m).

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.2m), who has experienced price rises in three consecutive days having been transferred in by over 525,000 FPL managers ahead of last night’s deadline, also lines up for Arsenal as the Gunners head to Old Trafford.

Alexandre Lacazette (£9.6m) is named as a substitute for the third match running as Unai Emery perseveres with a 3-4-2-1, while Jose Mourinho has dropped Romelu Lukaku (£10.7m) and Paul Pogba (£7.9m) to the bench as he matches the Gunners with a three-man backline.

Hazard is named in Chelsea’s starting XI along with Marcos Alonso (£7.1m) as the Blues head to Molineux, though there are five changes elsewhere in Maurizio Sarri’s starting XI.

Morgan Gibbs-White (£4.3m) replaces the suspended Ruben Neves (£5.0m) for Wolves, while Ryan Bennett (£4.2m) is recalled to Nuno Espirito Santo’s line-up.

Dele Alli (£8.9m) is among five players dropping out of Mauricio Pochettino’s starting XI for the visit of Southampton, with Kieran Trippier (£6.1m) fit to play at right-back.

Kane and Christian Eriksen (£9.2m) retain their starts after Sunday’s north London derby defeat.

Kelvin Davis has made four changes to the Saints side in what will be his only match in charge, with the south coast club reverting to a flat-back four.

Richarlison (£7.0m) is back on the left wing for Everton as Cenk Tosun (£6.6m) returns up front, with Rafael Benitez going ultra-defensive with a 5-4-1 at Goodison Park.

Jamie Vardy (£8.9m) is absent through injury as Leicester head to Craven Cottage, with Tom Cairney (£4.8m) dropping to the bench for the hosts.

Back to the fixture where we started this round-up, Sean Dyche has made five changes to his Burnley starting XI as James Tarkowski (£4.7m) returns in defence.

Burnley XI: Hart, Bardsley, Tarkowski, Mee, Taylor, Gudmundsson, Cork, Westwood, Brady, Barnes, Wood.

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Gomez, Van Dijk, Matip, Moreno, Henderson, Milner, Keita, Shaqiri, Sturridge, Origi.

Everton XI: Pickford, Coleman, Zouma, Mina, Digne, Gueye, Gomes, Lookman, Sigurdsson, Richarlison, Tosun.

Newcastle United XI: Dubravka, Yedlin, Fernandez, Schar, Lascelles, Manquillo, Ki, Diame, Atsu, Rondon, Murphy.

Fulham XI: Rico, Christie, Odoi, Mawson, Le Marchand, Kamara, Chambers, Seri, Sessegnon, Vietto, Mitrovic.

Leicester City XI: Schmeichel, Simpson, Morgan, Soyuncu, Chilwell, Mendy, Ndidi, Albrighton, Maddison, Diabete, Iheanacho.

Wolverhampton Wanderers XI: Rui Patricio, Bennett, Coady, Boly, Doherty, Moutinho, Saiss, Vinagre, Gibbs-White, Jota, Jimenez.

Chelsea XI: Arrizabalaga, Azpilicueta, Rudiger, Christensen, Alonso, Kante, Fabregas, Loftus-Cheek, Willian, Morata, Hazard.

Manchester United XI: De Gea, Dalot, Bailly, Rojo, Smalling, Darmian, Herrera, Matic, Lingard, Martial, Rashford.

Arsenal XI: Leno, Bellerin, Sokratis, Holding, Mustafi, Kolasinac, Guendouzi, Torreira, Ramsey, Iwobi, Aubameyang.

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Lloris, Trippier, Alderweireld, Foyth, Rose, Dier, Winks, Eriksen, Son, Lucas, Kane.

Southampton XI: McCarthy, Cedric, Yoshida, Stephens, Targett, Hojbjerg, Davis, Redmond, Ward-Prowse, Armstrong, Gabbiadini.

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  1. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    12 point hit

    16k jump up the rankings

    Happy days

    1. JohnnyMagrinho
      7 years, 7 months ago

      How can you possibly know that at this moment in time?

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

      Where do you check?

      1. Hits from the Bong
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Livefpl.net

    3. Don Kloppeone
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      It’s good. But how much of the hits brought in the points? I.e If you had spread out the transfers and not taken so many hits could you have actually scored more?

      Genuinely curious but well done. What is final score looking like?

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

    Alonso, Arnie > Kola, Lacazette? (-4)

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

      I just did exactly the same thing!

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

      Might do the same but with Auba

    3. Sergio Giorgini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Surely kola will be benched when Monreal comes bk next wk?

    4. Dosh
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Monreal is back though

  3. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Had to be the worst few hours iv endured in a long time.

    My 50 pt lead is down to about 20 now and less in another ML.

    Auba over Kane didn't work out this week.

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

      If you think about it hard enough it wasn't ever likely to was it really.

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

        No I suppose not. Want him for the nxt 3 but now he mightnt not start according to here.

        Salah capt/Alonso /Hazard ruined it for me. Again.

  4. Totalfootball
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Hey guys , Auba to be rested at the weekend ?

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

    Second hit of the season returned +24 points. Nice

  6. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Feisty game, felt like one of the United v Arsenal matches of old.

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

      It was a good one!

      All that was missing was the two old heads on the sideline.

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Just a little more mid-tabley

  7. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Auba or Laca guys.Help?

  8. Carlton P
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    This is when all the casuals take Alonso out...can’t wait

    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Look at his pattern. He delivers every second game

    2. That Was Easy!
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I'd say he's droppable, but not that it's wise.

    3. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Benching him this gw but no chance I'm taking him out

  9. IRBOX ⚽
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    79 points. Any good? 😉

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Serious? That’s some score that! Well played

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers mate. Knocking on top 1000 now

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Nice, I was on top 1k before the salah assist but now just outside

  10. Ould Onion Bagger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    6 non-starting players plus Arnie's 0 and ended up (pending final BAPS moves) with 53.

    That'll do.

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

      I ended up in the early 50s too. Happy to reach the 50pt mark.

  11. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Lots of talk of aubameyang being rested at the weekend.

    I'm not so sure. Could easily get 30-40 mins.

    Gunners will want to bounce back with a win to keep momentum from win against spurs going I think

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

      from what i know people that bought Auba, didn't have any problem on him coming off the bench, because he usually scores off the bench

  12. Dannyb
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    I'm glad I own Lacazette, easily enough potential to match or better Aubamayang this season.

  13. MTPockets
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Right then, Lacazette anyone?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I'm not getting him.

      1. Defcons are for Kinnear
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        why?

        1. Epic Fail
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Happy with my current strike force.

          Jimmy, Kane and Wilson

          1. Defcons are for Kinnear
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            yeah not bad. Allows a heavy midfield. Laca (c) for me this week. Huddersfield conceded 18 goals in 7 away games this season. No CS on the road

      2. MTPockets
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Neither am I

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

      No

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

      Had him since his price was 9.4, been happy overall but man has he missed some clear cut chances in that time

      1. MTPockets
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Think he's good value for the price + form + fixtures.
        Just don't want to sell anyone for him atm

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

          There's a lot of competition especially from players like Wilson who have been getting returns for much less. Although I'd just go with a team that makes you happy. The forum on here can turn into a HS popularity contest, just stick to your own gut and have fun.

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

      No

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

    I think I'm on 51p if the baps doesn't change. I'll take that this time around.

    Now: Arnie/Alonso -> Laca/Kolasinac for -4. I just went ahead and did it.

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

      my transfers too
      good luck with that mate 🙂

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

      You swapped Alonso for Kolasinac? Say that out loud to yourself.

      1. Planet Head
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        I just did that as well. Not gonna say it out loud though. Just frown

  15. StoneMountain
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Hmmm 62 post baps with Kane(c). I’ll take it.

    1. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      You have a choice?

      1. StoneMountain
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Could just throw in the towel.

    2. Maddi Son
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      That's exactly what I'm on after hits. Thought that was a good score but only gone up 20k places.

      Average must be pretty decent surprisingly

    3. Planet Head
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      on 57 and rank going down a lot. Started the day 10k, ending it 35k. Cruel game

      1. StoneMountain
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        How do you check rank?

  16. Ady87
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Second in my ML has BATTERED me this week. Got jammy with Firmino and Shaqiri as well as having Kane(c) and other good returns. I ended on 48 with 11k OR at the start of the week, he is on 85 or so. Dreading the update!

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

      I feel your pain.

    2. Sergio Giorgini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      How is Shaq jammy?

    3. XabiAlonso
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Livefpl will tell you now

  17. konrad.sygula95
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    What would you do with this team?

    Fabianski/Hamer
    TAA/Digne/Laporte/Dunk/Awb
    Salah/Sane/Siggy/F.Anderson/Gunnarson
    Kane/Arnie/King

    1. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Nothing, it's not my team.

      1. Dybala10
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Witty.

      2. StoneMountain
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Your dry sense of humor is not very funny.

    2. Planet Head
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Arnie to Wilson, easy

  18. Tshelby
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Salah and Arnie -> Kane and Anderson? -4

    Do it now or rethink it? Kane and Anderson will probably go up tonight

    1. Pocky
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Just done exactly that.

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

      Good moves

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

      Done last night Salah-Arnie-Kun to Anderson-Kane-Auba.
      So yes, perfect moves

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

        Should i do the same moves. My midfield will be. Sterling, Felipe, Brooks and Richarlison. Too heavy up front?

  19. TAT
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Alonso/Arnie > Digne/Laca?

  20. McSauce
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    65 points all out

    Happy enough considering I have Sterling, laporte, salah not start

  21. Niho992
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    He s oue number 4!!!!

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

    Lovely game week - Chelsea loss, Utd another 2pts dropped. Liverpool-City for the title

  23. Cruz88
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Tempted to keep the faith and captain Salah at the weekend. But tough to do after tonights mishap!

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

      Salah not starting tonight would indicate he starts at the weekend

  24. Niho992
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Any chance Jota wont steal Doherty 1 BAPS?

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

      Looks like it 🙁

  25. Buck The Trent
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    67 (-8) after baps .... pretty pleased after one month of low scores

    1. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      72 (-8) after subs

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

    Top 10k average after hits etc will be 55pts and Overall will be 45pts

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

      I must be dragging that up quite a bit

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

    64(-4) post baps. Up to 14K according to Ragabolly. I'll take that and run.

  28. jam
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Anderson & Son
    Fraser & Sane
    ?

  29. how now brown cow
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    A - taa and Wilson
    B - laporte and mitrovic

    1. The Train Driver
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      A all the way

  30. The Train Driver
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    With Holding injured, Emery going back to 4 in the back making Kolasinac a not so good pick again? Guess TAA it is...