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Liverpool take on Manchester City in the Community Shield this afternoon and the match could be as big a signpost as any as to how the two sides will line up in Gameweek 1.

Mohamed Salah (£12.5m) and Roberto Firmino (£9.5m) both make their first starts of pre-season for the Reds and are joined by Divock Origi (£5.5m) in the front three.

Sadio Mane (£11.5m) is yet to return following his involvement with Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Alisson (£6.0m), Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.0m), Andrew Robertson (£7.0m) and Virgil van Dijk (£6.5m) all unsurprisingly feature in the Liverpool backline but Joe Gomez (£5.5m) has been given the nod over Joel Matip (£5.5m) to partner van Dijk at centre-half.

James Milner (£5.5m) is ruled out as a precaution due to a tight muscle.

There are no huge shocks in the Manchester City starting XI, with Aymeric Laporte (£6.5m) missing out through injury as expected.

Sergio Aguero (£12.0m), Gabriel Jesus (£9.5m) and Ederson (£6.0m) are only among the substitutes after their late return from the Copa America.

Raheem Sterling (£12.0m) again leads the line for the Citizens and will be flanked by Leroy Sane (£9.5m) and Bernardo Silva (£8.0m).

Kevin De Bruyne (£9.5m) is part of City’s central midfield three, while Oleksandr Zinchenko (£5.5m) starts again at left-back.

Kick-off at Wembley is at 15:00 BST.

 

  1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Trent subbed

    Interesting

    1. Arctic_Orangutans
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Saving him for Friday obvs

    2. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      It's just giving players game time .

  2. KGFC
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    TAA getting hooked off

  3. Maddi Son
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Sterling has been wasting easy chances his whole career. Nothing new here... he will miss 5-10 sitters/season, but he gets enough chances to make up for it. Mental that he does so well but could also be so much better.

    1. BobbyDoesNotLook
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Same for Salah

      1. Maddi Son
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        True dat.

      2. Debauchy
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Hardly comparible

    2. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Thats it really , so many chances created by City he has to score a good number

  4. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Trent wagon derailed

    1. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      No it isn't.

  5. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    TAA rested

  6. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Gomez RB.

    Hmm, maybe Robbo and VVD is the safer duo.

    1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Yep had it since the game launched, nailed players are the one

    2. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Really Giggs

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        It's very tight between Robbo TAA and VVD for me. So I'm looking for anything to suggest one over the other. Just don't know which two to get.

        1. Debauchy
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          TAA nailed relax

  7. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Moving TAA to Robertson.......

  8. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Maybe Robertson is a better bet than TAA? No obvious competition on the left side.

    1. Old Bull
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      That’s been my thinking all along.

  9. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    TAA always gonna get rotated here n there, I’ll have Robbo & VVD thanks 🙂

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I think he’ll score more even if rotated the odd one

      1. Old Bull
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Or stays fit

  10. b91jh
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    TAA to Robertson incoming...

  11. Pukki Blinders
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    If Gomez impresses at RB for the rest of the game everyone can say goodbye to Trent in their teams.

    1. El Lobito 10
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Lol stfu

  12. aydeepee69
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Bottomed - Anyone else going for Mane instead of Salah as a differential?

    1. Cheshire Duck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Mané won't play on GW1

    2. Robson-Canoe
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Nope, that 1.0 difference isn't worth it.

    3. roscola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Nah, Mane been anonymous today

      1. AndyCook
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Humour?

          1. roscola
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Not my most sophisticated attempt ever, I’ll grant you

        • The Mighty Hippo
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          He hasn't put a foot wrong all game either, to be fair.

          1. roscola
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Very true! 😀

      2. Podge
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Last year yes. This year the price difference is too small to make it worth the risk.

    4. Robson-Canoe
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Could Lamela finally become a genuine option this year at 6.0?

      1. El Lobito 10
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Lol

      2. Cheshire Duck
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        once Son is back from suspension, Lamela will return on the bench

      3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Because he's assisted?

        1. Robson-Canoe
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          He had a good pre-season in general and got a lot of game time

          1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
            • 16 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            He could be good at 6.0 but look at his history of minutes and injury . He's not a 1st choice pick but Alli is injured

    5. El Lobito 10
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      KWP nailed now? How long for?

      1. jtreble
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        He’s good until GW2.

      2. Markus
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Til aurier back, maybe 2 weeks

        1. El Lobito 10
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Shiza, not worth it then

    6. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Not put off TAA. The lad might as well be playing right mid he's so advanced against most teams.

    7. Tsparkes10
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Don't recall rodri giving the ball away

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        He's so composed on the ball I love it

        Not seeing the defensive industry of Fernandinho though but Fernandinho's on another level defensively

      2. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        He did misplace a short pass in the first half.

        But yeah, he's had a decent game.

    8. The-Red-1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Fraser Jorginho

      Or

      Perez Barkley

      1. Steiger
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        PB

      2. Annus Horribilis
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        P & B

    9. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Does anyone actually have a Salah-less team? I'd love to have you guys in my cash minileagues

      1. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Hahahah this ^

    10. OLLY G
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Not been watching. On a scale of 1-10, how essential has KDB looked in this match please?

      1. Grand Thibauto
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        100000000000000

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

        9

      3. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        9 in the first half.
        2 second half.

      4. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Essential? 6

      5. Costa in Wengerland
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        8

      6. Cheshire Duck
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        he's back at his best level and will become essential for City, but don't know if he'll get a lot of goal or assists

      7. Distinctly Average
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Genuinely?

        7

    11. thunder_mike
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Can’t watch the CS? Who is taking corners for Liverpool? TAA?

      1. FPLGyarados
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah he took all the ones I saw anyway. Nearly got an assist. VVD had 1/2 the ball over the line.

        1. thunder_mike
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Thanks

      2. Over Midwicket
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Mo left side, TAA right

        1. thunder_mike
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Thanks.

    12. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Kane subbed off I see

    13. Marvin.
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      This same nonsense about Trent not being nailed was going around last year. Do people never learn?

      1. badgerboy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        To be fair he wasn't until Gomez got injured.

        1. Marvin.
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          He was. Gomez was playing CB back when he got injured. Seriously it feels like groundhog day.

          1. badgerboy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            I'm sure he had games at right back with Trent benched.

      2. Werner Bremen
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        And he wasn't?

      3. GREEN IS GOOD
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        People learn. Sheep don't.

    14. The Big Fella
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Those of you shifting TAA out, when Liverpool settle and TAA and Robertson get a CS plus 3-4 assists and a goal between them like they did one match last season, you will be desperate to get him back in

      1. Annie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Most are switching FB and keeping VVD

        1. GREEN IS GOOD
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Most? Proof please

      2. Business Cat
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        In that match you're referring to, VVD got 20+ points and outscored the fullbacks didn't he?

        1. The Big Fella
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          No! I think TAA and Robertson were the highest scoring players of that match. I am trying to remember who it was against to find the match details online

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

      Hendo down

      1. Podge
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Good news for pool

        1. The Big Fella
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          And England

    16. GREEN IS GOOD
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Some people losing their minds on here.

      TAA rested for Friday night.

      Chillax will ya.

      1. Debauchy
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        This , some crazies on here today

    17. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Get TAA out now , best attacking fb in the prem means shite I guess

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        😆

      2. GREEN IS GOOD
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        ??

        Wut

        1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 16 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Think he's having a laugh at the logic ( or lack of) on here at mo

      3. Pukki Blinders
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        And if Klopp wants stability in defence he will bench him, simple as that.

      4. AndyCook
          6 years, 8 months ago

          He might be behind Digne and Alonso if he plays but I see your point

      5. The Train Driver
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Taa saved for Norwich or under threath?

        1. El Lobito 10
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Not under threath

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

        Sterling Dow
        Bandwagon derailed

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          i expected better from you.

          1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
            • 16 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Really ? You are in a minority

      7. Four Hit Wonder
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Henderson is a great player when he's not actually touching the ball.

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

        Sterling tooth injury