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Fit-again Firmino a substitute as Richarlison is dropped by Silva

The final fixture of Gameweek 29 takes place at Goodison Park this afternoon, as Liverpool make the short trip across Stanley Park.

Kick-off in the Merseyside derby is at 16:15 GMT.

Jurgen Klopp has made only one change to his starting XI from the team that defeated Watford 5-0 in midweek, with Jordan Henderson replacing James Milner in central midfield.

Roberto Firmino has recovered from an ankle problem but is only named among the substitutes, with Klopp explaining his decision ahead of kick-off:

Bobby trained yesterday and it looked really good, so he is on the bench because he could be an option. I didn’t think it was necessary to bring him immediately after the good game we played on Wednesday. We’ll try it like this. We have very good options, that’s important.

Marco Silva has also made a big call in attack, dropping Richarlison for compatriot Bernard on the left flank.

Richarlison is on the bench, as Dominic Calvert-Lewin once again leads the line.

Kurt Zouma returns from suspension and replaces Phil Jagielka at centre-half in Silva’s only other change.

The reverse fixture of this match was contested in December, with Divock Origi scoring a last-gasp winner for Liverpool at Anfield.

Origi starts for the Reds again this afternoon, with Sadio Mane once more expected to line up as the central striker in Klopp’s 4-3-3 today.

Mohamed Salah is the second-most-popular captaincy pick of Gameweek 29, having been handed the armband by more than 1.2 million FPL bosses.

Trent Alexander-Arnold was the most-bought defender of this Gameweek, while Mane was transferred in by more FPL managers than any other midfielder.

Everton XI (4-2-3-1): Pickford, Coleman, Keane, Zouma, Digne, Gueye, Schneiderlin, Walcott, Sigurdsson, Bernard, Calvert-Lewin.

Liverpool XI (4-3-3): Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Salah, Mane, Origi.

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  1. J T
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    56 seems good this week yea?

    1. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Decent

    2. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I'd imagine yes

    3. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Very

    4. Eddie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Yep. I'm on for 43 a little green arrow and very happy with that all things considered.

    5. DandyDon
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Good

    6. kime67
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      same

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

    Trent (35)
    Matip (32)
    VVD, Alisson, Digne (31)

    May change and Trent may still get more.

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Digne (7) 3rd on bench.

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Yes me too

      2. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        me 3... was the right place for him

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

      Hopefully Matip loses one.

      1. J T
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Would make no difference

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

        They just changed it again.

        VVD owner in FPL Towers not happy with the free Trent points, wants some for himself.

        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Bloody VVD.

    3. Numb
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Matip 31 by my rough calculations

    4. Richd
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Very close 😀

    5. fr3d
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Any chance Matip slips out?

  3. King Sheep
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    That Mane pass though

  4. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    What the hell is wrong with me?! Even when I have a reasonably good week I'm still not happy... Always wanting more ffs

    1. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Greed is good

      1. Dont_Win_Friends_With_Salah…
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Contentment is better

    2. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      More fffs?
      More fantasy football scout?

      Welcome mate!

    3. kime67
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      pretty low scoring gw anyway

    4. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      understandable feeling, it´s nice to gain a 15-20 points on the average but also bit unsatisfactory when you did the right cap choice in Haza and get 6 points. Could have been so much more. Still, doing right things is always good for confidence imo.

  5. tisza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    lovely 0-0 as a Salah non-cap and double Pool defence

    1. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Jiminez brave choice. Well done.

  6. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Haz TAA choice than Mane Luiz for Son Kola this week has been a success! At least for now ...

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      *rather than

  7. Tcheco
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Mane or Hazard?

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Neither

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Neither?

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Both

    3. Goat
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Both

  8. FFSbet.com
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Its Kloop fault,too defensive midfield no creativity(draws vs Lei,Whu,Eve,Man.Utd in last 6)

    Needs Keita/Shaqiri,only defensive line is ok mid/attack too much panic.

    Salah(C) fail again

    1. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      You're probably right

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      No idea why he stopped the shaqiri set up that was brilliant when Salah was striker Firmino at CAM. This is so unimaginative

      1. FFSbet.com
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah,think Kloop got too scared when 7 points ahead.
        Now they chase hope we will see something similar like last season in attack.

    3. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Agree with this. Very surprised to see Wijnaldum, Henderson and Fabinho. Set up showing that he is too scared to lose, rather than showing desire to win.

      Even bringing Milner on instead of someone like Shaq or Keita who like to get forward.

    4. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      problem is that Shaq has lost his form and creativity not the problem, more to lack of clinical finishes. But i agree that Klopp better take out one in midfield and put Shaq/keita in instead of Mané or Salah.

  9. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Won't win the League with a Midfield like that.

    1. kime67
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      we need a striker to finish trent and robbos crosses

    2. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I dunno is that a bit harsh... similar set up midfield to early in the season?

      1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Look at City's then look at Liverpool's, the difference is ridiculous, selling Coutinho has allowed them to be incredible defensively but lack so much creation in MF

  10. Shultan
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Was fuming at Pog (C) yesterday but atleast all others major players C also blanked! So not much damage done in the end

    1. sminkypinky
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      True. Every cloud...

  11. kime67
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    best gk for 31 and 33?

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Fabianski

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      For value and 2 reasonably good home fixtures Boruc

    3. DandyDon
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Boruc

    4. kime67
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      i fear boruc get benched at some point. been poor

  12. Alnair
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    I bet Everton go and get smashed by Newcastle next week

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      He he he 😉

  13. Lukakuna
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Any chance Digne grabs some baps?

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Chance for 1.

  14. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Pogba (C) with a green arrow.
    Feel like I need a wash.

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Same here somewhat a miracle of double Robbo TAA 🙂

    2. fr3d
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Weird gameweek indeed...

    3. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah that is dirty.

  15. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    190k, can I still finished in top 60k?
    All chips intact.
    Cheers

    1. tisza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      what is about 60pts to top 50k?
      Easily doable with number of GWs left and all chips.

    2. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I believe so, yes

    3. Pipermaru
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Went from 660k to 65k from GW26-GW38 two seasons ago, easy peasy with DGW

  16. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Maddison or Brooks?

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Brooks for me

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Brooks came off early. Possibly a knock.

  17. sminkypinky
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    40 all out a little below average?

  18. Wizard of Ozil
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Liverpool look tired. City have a huge squad to rest players. Neutrals all want a Liverpool title. Can’t stand City and all their money. They were nothing before all that money turned up. Really want Klopp to win something.. praying for you Liverpool.
    PS - get some palace players blanks or no blanks. They look good.

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      They're very lucky that Fernandinho & KDB are injured, otherwise hand City the league now

    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      hahahaha not all neutrals want Red scouse to win

      1. Lokomotiv
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        This

      2. Zladan
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I don't know anyone other than LFC fans who want LFC to win lol

        Their fans have been unbearable whenever they get a sniff of winning for as long as I can remember. This year, their best chance to win in recent memory, has been the worst.

    3. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Do neutrals want a Liverpool win? I understand your reasoning, but Pep is just so likeable!

    4. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Neutrals definitely don't all want Liverpool to win.

    5. Silecro
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Im neutral and want city to win because i want "next year is our year" and 30 years drought to be continued, i enjoy liverpool fans being miserable

      1. Pocky
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Hate Liverpool fans with a passion, gobshites the lot of them. Will laugh so hard if they fail (AGAIN)!

  19. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Trent 35
    VVD, Alisson, Digne & Matip 31

    😆 😆 😆

    Sort it out, Mark!

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Hold!

    2. Numb
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Mark owns TAA so he’s ok!

    3. shearer9
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      How on earth is Trent above VVD, the latter played incredibly

  20. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 14 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    World #1 leads by 25 and 2nd in LMS this week after being 1st last week.

    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/107827/event/29

    1. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Damn, theyre good.

    2. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      He is flying it.

      Does he post on here?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Elvy

      2. Elvy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Not posting much at the moment - just holding my breath and hoping this lasts. Good luck to you for the rest of the season, you have some impressive overall ranks in your season history yourself!

    3. sminkypinky
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Cut off?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Depends on bonus, 37/38.

        1. sminkypinky
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers TM! Wahey, still sneaking in.

        2. Lord.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Looks like I’m checking out then. Nice run while it lasted.

    4. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Australia has sone good FPL players it seems

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Think you'll find he's a Kiwi.
        The Ozzies are crap at this. 😉

      2. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        The Kiwi's are better though 😉

    5. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Reasonable previous history but has played TC which is worth what - 10-20 points maybe?

      1. DandyDon
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Went for same captain choice as me must be doing something right

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Rather the points in the bank.

  21. Liberate HK - antichinazi
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Salah --> VVD?

  22. JustPark
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Fabs and AWB coming in for Button and Luiz!

    1. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Wish Lacazette could come in as well for Pogba.

  23. Silecro
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    True fpl geniuses will load up on liverpool now. They know liv plays great when 2nd, ..just not accustomed being the one who leads the pack

  24. MiLK2018
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Any defender below 4.3 for BGWs? Thinking about shipping Jonny

    1. shearer9
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Potentially Daniels

    2. shearer9
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe Balbuena. Diop is 4.3

    3. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Diop was 4.3 unless he's risen

    4. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Bardsley 4.2

    5. fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I was going to get Luiz in GW31, but thinking Smith. Saves cash but it's mainly because I have used my WC so adjusting defense is tricky.

  25. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Just 17 points today from Salah Mane Hazard and Robbo. Underwhelmed really. Was expecting over 30 at a minimum. Yikes.

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Trollzard strikes again

      1. fedolefan
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Feels an opportunity lost. Was on a good green arrow too.

    2. Lukakuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I'm happy enough he didn't blank

  26. shearer9
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Bmouth question - are Daniels and/or Simpson nailed?

  27. Goat
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Salah is finished.

    1. TAT
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Thinking of transferring out. Could field a better overall team.

    2. shearer9
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Until the Burnley game

    3. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      If it wasn't for lack of better options in GW31 I'd have shipped him before United match.

      As it happens, I didn't and still don't have the available free transfers to do so.

  28. tucaoneo
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Didn't do Doherty > TAA (-4) because surely (CAR) was a better fixture lol... Now priced out.

  29. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    It's increasingly luks stupid to keep salah in the team

    1. DandyDon
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      It’s as soon as you think that he’ll score a Hat trick!

  30. Numb
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Baps updated!