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Liverpool take on Arsenal in the sixth fixture of Gameweek 20, with kick-off at Anfield at 17:30 GMT.

Over 1.1 million Fantasy managers have handed the captaincy to Mohamed Salah this weekend, while just under 415,000 FPL bosses have given the armband to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Both of these premium assets start this evening.

Jurgen Klopp has opted for an attacking 4-2-3-1 again for this fixture, with Xherdan Shaqiri keeping his place alongside Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino.

The Reds’ back four remains unchanged and indeed Klopp’s only alteration from the side that beat Newcastle sees Jordan Henderson drop out and Fabinho replace him.

Unai Emery has made four changes to his Arsenal side following the draw against Brighton on Boxing Day, with Aaron Ramsey, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Alex Iwobi and the fit-again Shkodran Mustafi replacing Laurent Koscielny, Matteo Guendouzi, Alexandre Lacazette and Mesut Ozil.

Ozil is absent from the squad with what is believed to be a knee injury.

Arsenal appear to be lining up in a 3-4-2-1, with Iwobi and Ramsey supporting Aubameyang in attack.

The Gabonese forward was the fifth-most-sold FPL player of Gameweek 20, despite registering three goals in his last two starts.

Salah meanwhile is averaging 11.75 points per match over the last four Gameweeks.

Liverpool XI (4-2-3-1): Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Lovren, van Dijk, Robertson, Wijnaldum, Fabinho, Shaqiri, Firmino, Mane, Salah.

Arsenal XI (3-4-2-1): Leno, Lichtsteiner, Sokratis, Mustafi, Kolasinac, Xhaka, Torreira, Maitland-Niles, Ramsey, Iwobi, Aubameyang.

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  1. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Stop shooting Hendo.

  2. KLOPPTOMANIA
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    So I guess we can WC from after the next gw starts..?

    1. KLOPPTOMANIA
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Ah it’s abailable now. Activate...

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

      This GW, can use now.

    3. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Only just used my first 😉

      1. KLOPPTOMANIA
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Coming late isn’t a guarantee of quality 😉

        1. La Roja
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          That’s what she said

    4. Majestic Chanka
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Yes! everyone blart it now and not the DGW!

  3. ptr88
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    How did Digne look today?

    Want to transfer in:

    A) Digne
    B) Shaw

    I think United will keep more CS then Everton, United has really nice home fixtures..

  4. Hughes the Daddy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Arsenal really are pish. Absolute good time girls every season.

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

      Wenger was the problem.

      1. Hughes the Daddy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Not tonight he wasn't. They were completely spineless.

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

    Before anyone forgets, wildcards are very useful when navigating the blanks and doubles.

    So don’t go spunking it within hours of it being made available to you.

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

      Shhhh

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

        We’re here to help, not hinder.

    2. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Defo, but if your team really needs it then fair enough

    3. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      No spunk away less competition towards Dunc of season 😉

      1. Majestic Chanka
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Yes, everyone please jerk it

        (Knee-jerk it i mean obviously)

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

      Let them off 😉

    5. Fergus1107
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      its all about planning ahead with those. I tend WC early

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

        This^
        Nothing a little careful planning and a hit or two can’t fix

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

      Wouldn’t use a wildcard for blanks, or for DGW’s where you’re left with a load of deadwood anyway. Plus DGW’s are usually flops

    7. french holiday
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Not necessary...Free Hit is more essential in those weeks

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

        Used my FH already haha but to be fair i did nail it, gained like 60 points, so i’m glad i played it.

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

        Well free hits are useful that time too, yes.

  6. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Salah shot on target

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

    Salah +BPS

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

      I hope he gets a fat 0.

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

        Fail

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

    Sterling & Sané to Rich & Salah?

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Might have lost the wave. Watch City tomorrow a see.

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

    Maitland for two bonus?

  10. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Can I wait one more week for Salah :s

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Fabianski
      Digne • Doherty • Kolasinac
      Sterling • Son • Rich • FAnderson • Martial
      Kane • Aubameyang
      (Button / Schindler / AWB / Kamara)

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

      I dont think so. Ive brought him in. I think last seasons Salah is back, he can score against anyone. Its not like City are keeping clean sheets

    3. french holiday
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      U can...Kane out will be your route after the Cardiff gane

  11. A.T
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Lovren getting that assist instead of Trent and Salah giving a pen away has just ruined my season season. I quit.

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

      He he

  12. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Pool impressive.

    How many players do you have left?

    Im on 39pts (pre bps) with 4 left.

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

    I don't even care that Salah has City next. He's going in tonight before I can't afford him.

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

      Same

  14. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Spurs fans... will Son likely play vs. Cardiff?

    1. gaurava1216
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Yes... after today we have to bounce back and react... he goes away post united... will break in the Fa cup--- 3 days break now

  15. Amey
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    WENGER IN

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

    Liverpool well in this title race now!

  17. Justthis
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Liverpool won.

    1. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Since half time

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

        Since we saw the Arsenal backline.

  18. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    If Fabianski rises tonight I can afford this WC, thoughts?

    Lossl
    TAA | Digne | Doherty
    Salah | Hazard | FAnderson | Richarlison | Brooks
    Kane | Aguero

    Button | Bennett | Bednarek | Kamara

    0ITB

    Last one tonight I promise!

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

      1 Everton player is enough IMO but looks good

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Good point actually though they do have some good fixtures (although today was one of those!)

  19. BigBillyBass
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Salah (c) 24 points

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

      Probably going down to 1 bap sadly 🙁

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Explain.

    2. fclackless [Brazil Nuts]
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      hope so but doubt it

  20. The Mighty Wrights
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Is it time now for Salah in team for Aub and take another Xmas hit tonight before prices increase and decrease tonight? Despite ARS home to FUL next

    1. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Aubameyang scored 15 FPL points in 28 minutes vs. Fulham earlier in the season. Liverpool, on the other hand, have the best defence in the league. Also, given their gap in the league table, they don't have to go for it vs. City, and would be happy with a 0-0 (like they got earlier this season).

      These are the facts - they all point towards keeping Aubameyang.

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I agree, except for one thing, your bit about Liverpool - that's not Klopp's style

        1. Pierce34
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Is it not? They didn't attack City that much in Anfield, I don't see why they would at the Etihad, especially given their points cushion.

          1. Scapegoat Salah
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Was it not for effort of trying though? City did well to win the ball back quickly if I remember right.

      2. The Mighty Wrights
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Question is will Salah out score Aubameyang over the rest of the season not just next GW. Nervous about multiple price rises for Salah but decision now could be knee jerky. Patience instead?

        1. Pierce34
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          I think Aubameyang will outscore Salah next week (especially if Salah comes with -4) and then Salah will outscore him for the rest of the season 😉

          Do it next week for free.

  21. 420king
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Camarasa is an annoying player to own, blanked two times I started him. First sub three times he got points.

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

      Better to have him than not, at least.

      (Please Ingsy, full rest for you tomorrow :/)

  22. One for All
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    1 free transfer Sane>Son worth it?

    Spurs vs Cardiff
    Man City vs Liverpool

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

      Late to the party

      1. One for All
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        yeh I know but surely he would smash it against Cardiff both my rivals have him so thinking of getting him to reduce the pts if he does well

  23. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Disgraceful from Emery. Trying to go toe-to-toe with Liverpool at Anfield.

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

      Yes emery is at fault, but those soft penalties play part too..

  24. DAZZ
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    A Liverpool win away at City would be scenes, puking im on a 2-10 shift 🙁

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

      Tell the boss you're puking and enjoy it 😉

    2. One for All
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      lol title is over if we beat Man City can't see City catching us with a 10 pt lead, expect Man City to close the gap to 7 when they face Southampton

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

      I hate Liverpool but what a good organised side. They looked like they had double the amount of players on the field most of that game.

  25. Monkey Hanger
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Has Macca gone yet? Can I take the mute off?

  26. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Thank god that is over. Wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be at 2-1.

  27. french holiday
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    This performance will only de moralize City ahead of Southampton...

  28. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Firmino becomes the third Brazilian to score a PL hat-trick. Can you name the other two?

    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Jesus & Gilberto Silva

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

        Robinho and the fella who played for Boro..Alfonso something

    2. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Coutinho?
      Gabriel Jesus?

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

      Juninho? Robinho?

      1. Forza Papac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Roninho ye
        Juninho no

    4. Fiona B
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Robinho? Alves when Middlesbrough thrashed City

      1. Forza Papac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Bingo.

    5. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Robinho did...dunno about the other one

  29. ☈☾
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Such a dull gw start this.

  30. Maddamotha
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Baps experts. How many will Salah end up with?

    1. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      2