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The key Fantasy Premier League assets are in place for the Gameweek 26 clash between Southampton and Burnley.

Danny Ings (£7.0m) is the most popular player for the lunch-time kick-off, starting the match with ownership of 29.9%.

Behind him in second place is Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope (£4.7m), who has recently made a swift return to the Fantasy good-books.

Ings has three goals in his last three outings while Pope has averaged 9.3 points per game since Gameweek 23 – so it will be interesting to see which of them comes out on top this afternoon.

There was encouragement for Ings owners with the creative option James Ward-Prowse (£5.8m) back in the side following an injury, while Kyle Walker-Peters‘ (£4.4m) debut at right-back means a return to midfield for the former.

However, Southampton will be without Nathan Redmond (£6.2m) who misses the game through injury.

“Prowsey’s cut was ok, so he could train yesterday and finally he made it. The not so good thing is the injury for Redmond. A muscle injury. It’s hard to saw how long it will take, but for today he is out.” – Ralph Hasenhuttl

Meanwhile, Burnley have received boosts of their own in defence as Charlie Taylor (£4.2m) is cleared to play left-back respectively, while Matt Lowton (£4.2m) misses out on the other side.

Southampton XI: McCarthy; Bertrand, Vestergaard, J Stephens, Walker-Peters; Boufal, Hojbjerg, Ward-Prowse, Armstrong; S Long, Ings.

Burnley XI: Pope; C Taylor, Mee, Tarkowski, Bardsley; McNeil, Westwood, Cork, Hendrick; Rodriguez, Wood.

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  1. FOO FIGHTER
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Burnley are like that irritating poodle which keeps on barking.

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

    Chances of a cheeky Gomez hatty to save my game week?

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Chances as good as the game being called off.

      1. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        So you're saying there's a very high chance?

    2. Citizenkane91
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Start making better decisions and you won't have to rely on a 3rd LIV spot like Gomez to save your GW.

      1. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Gomez is the best 3rd Liverpool pick... Immense value

        1. Woy_is_back
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Not really though

          1. GreennRed
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Similar points to Robertson who's 1.7m more.

            1. The Train Driver
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 5 months ago

              No one said Robertson ia a good pick either....

        2. panda07
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Salah ,mane, TAA, VVD and maybe Firmino are better picks given Liverpool's fixtures

          1. Citizenkane91
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            This.

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

            Wrong but ok

            1. panda07
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 5 months ago

              I'd be interested to hear on which ones I'm wrong about.

            2. Citizenkane91
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 5 months ago

              There's a greater degree of uncertainty in predicting future point scores when picking (relative) value players. Picking the best absolute point scorers like Mane accounts for some of that variance because they are generally easier to identify.

              In an ideal world, where it was as easy to identify the best relative point per million targets as the best absolute hitters, and where captaincy points were not an inclusion, the tune would be different.

              And even in a world where such an assumption were true, one could still argue Robertson, not just the aforementioned players (bar Salah and Mane for relative value), could offer better value than Gomez.

              1. Citizenkane91
                • 11 Years
                6 years, 5 months ago

                Gomez has an e(points) of 15.91 over the next 5 games (0.6 r/v). Robertson 25.18 (TAA 26.98, 0.72 relative value; VVD 22; 0.7 r/v)

                The ten point difference in estimation accounts for Robertson getting two assists more than Gomez in this period and a higher likelihood for baps, a modest evaluation if you ask me about their attacking threat.

                Source: FPL Review's massive data planner. Even with some bias seeping into the model, it's a far better 'objective' algorithm than our own judgement, where all host of biases hinder a neutral assessment, even when aware of them (overcorrecting, for instance).

  3. BNMC
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    So I'm just narrowly priced out of getting both Traore and Vardy. I was thinking of getting Maddison and Jimenez instead to cover both teams. Alternatively, I could get Vardy and another mid (5.7 to spend) but then I'd be missing out on Wolves.

    My strategy has always been to target teams as a whole before picking a specific player; usually it works, but I'm not too sure it will this time.

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Maddison?

      1. BNMC
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        I can see LEI turning a corner in the coming weeks with the fixtures

        1. GreennRed
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Vardy has 6 blanks. Jimenez form much better.

    2. ppv
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Vardy will drop in price

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Barnes might be better option

    4. Majestic Chanka
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Neto

      1. BNMC
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        He isn't nailed when all the front 3 are fit. But I guess we could see Europa League rotation.

    5. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Have Vardy myself but considering getting rid. I've watched his last few games and he hasn't looked good at all.

      1. kamdaraji
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        He's looked terrible!

  4. Differential C (Mark)
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Everything about that was terrible. VAR? Terrible. Refereeing? Terrible. Weather? Terrible. Performance? TERRIBLE.

    1. Young Lingard
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      HOTEL .. trivago ?

  5. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Is a 1-0 win for Norwich too much to ask?

    1. Sid1891
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I think so

    2. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      They did City why not Pool in lottery conditions

    3. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Scenes 🙂

  6. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    6 players on pitch 15 points, 4 players on bench 18 points 🙁

  7. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    TIME FOR A CANTWELL MASTERCLASS

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Uh oh, non school day.

      1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Cantwell doesn't look that young!

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Blllllllaaaaannnnkkkk.

    3. BNMC
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      He's my first sub, so when the City game was postponed I was hoping for him to perform. I guess I should be careful what I wish for.

      1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        I'm feeling a goal and maybe a cheeky assist too!

  8. FPL Daniel
    • 17 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Is Liverpool game 100% on?

    1. Babelcopter
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      yes

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 17 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Well there was a Norwich light festival this weekend with a range of interesting artworks in public places that won't run tonight because of the winds.
      But if you wanted to come here for the football I believe its on 🙂

  9. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    If I have KdB(C) but have Salah, Mane, and TAA as well...do I want any of the Liverpool boys to do well?

    1. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Anyone but Salah

    2. JustPark
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Yes. Salah less than KdB ideally.

    3. FPL Theorist
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      You would want TAA attacking returns but not CS -- so many people have double defence.

      1. Nice to Finally Michu
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Good thought too

    4. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers both

    5. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      You want Salah red card that gets rescinded after the game, Trent haul without CS and Mane haul

  10. JustPark
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Moura replacement for the next few gameweeks so I can upgrade Maupay to Jimenez/DCL:
    1) H. Barnes
    2) A. Traore
    3) J. Moutinho

    1. Party time
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Adama

    2. Tsssst
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Traore then get DCL

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Wait for news on Traoré. NES suggested shoulder remains a problem and was only fit for short appearance off bench.

  11. Halftime
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Held onto Mane for today. If Salah outperforms him again I presume it's definitely time to make the switch?

    1. Tsssst
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I'd keep both still, it's inevitable one or the other will better each other

    2. Citizenkane91
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Double if you can.

  12. BNMC
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    I'm noticing a trend in the teams that like to attack a lot being pretty bad at home. Saints, Norwich, West Ham to an extent, and even Chelsea. Especially when teams hit them on the break - they leave so much space behind.

  13. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    If say Norwich v Liverpool game abandoned after 20 minutes would your vice captain (Son in my case) be captain or does fact Salah started who is my captain void your sub becoming captain!

    1. grumpyman
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      You're stuck with Mo.

      1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Disagree

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Good question that I don’t know the answer to.... would be good to know though

      1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Surely an abandoned game is treated the same as a game that didn't start

        1. dunas_dog
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          That’s what I think too but cannot see a definitive answer- unlikely to happen although as I am only one with Son at top of ML might play out well if it did happen......,

    3. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Yup stuck with Mo, as soon as he has played 1 minute

    4. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I think the game would be void, played at a later date.

    5. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      As long as the game didn't officially count, surely the players' appearances don't count. It should go to the VC.

      1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Same thing when Kane scored that ghost goal against Stoke, it was eventually awarded to him but no point on fpl.

        1. Party time
          6 years, 5 months ago

          That goal was NEVER a Kane goal. They gave it to him because he is british & swore with his daughter's life

          1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            I agree, but if given as his you'd expect the points for it too

            1. Party time
              6 years, 5 months ago

              Yes. they gave him after Baps or match day, I think, thus why.

              Yes it's unfair but I like that rule of if the match day is gone good bye to the points

        2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          How is that relevant?

          1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            As an example of the difference between fpl and real life.

  14. TorresMagic™
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 17 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Last Man Standing Update (655 teams)

    Current safety score = 14
    Top score = 49
    LMS average = 19.88 (-0.56) = 19.32
    Players played = 5.45/12.01
    Captains Played = 0.15%

    1. Firminooooo
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      10 points now. Getting closer.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        All about Salah and Aguero.

  15. kamdaraji
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Klopp benched lol

  16. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    C'mon Mo Salah! Mo Salah! Mo Salah!

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      +1

  17. kamdaraji
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Is everyone confident that Mane will start?

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      He might, might not.

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

      Seems likely.

      1. BNMC
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Madrid in 3 days. Will Klopp be conscious of that?

        1. Brosstan
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          He will be very surprised when he looks at the calendar after the Norwich game

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

          Don’t have him, but seems logical that he needs pitch time to get back in shape

    3. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Yesssss

    4. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I would say yes as needs game time before CL- but probably off after 65 minutes

    5. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      My guess would be he starts and is taken off around 60mins

  18. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Vardy for Jimi, pull the trigger now?

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Not yet

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Let him get through Europe 1st.

    3. Von Lipwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      will vardy's price drop today? could use the 0.1

    4. Von Lipwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Ah yes, forgot Wolves are playing again. Cheers lads

    5. Pukki Party
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Why? Norwich and Villa coming up

      1. Citizenkane91
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Norwich underrated and AV best defense in the league on their day with Mings and Reina.

  19. FOO FIGHTER
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Salah(c) hattie including assits will settle it.

    Norwich defence...

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Much better than BOU, WHM, AVL

      1. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        By far worst GD in the league

        1. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Thats how casual make interpretation, c'mon, expect better from you 😉

          Averaging only 1.5 goals in last 10 games

          1. Qaiss
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Mate, people on here don’t watch Norwich. They’re always up for it at carrow road, it’s so strange how they aren’t higher up the table.

        2. Moderately content penguin
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          But they only really concede 2 at a time - only let in 15 in the last 10.

  20. Pukki Party
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    West Brom legend Allan Nyom goal against some club from Barcelona

    1. Pukki Party
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      VAR rules out

    2. Yank Revolution
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Nyom, Nyom, Nyom!

  21. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Barca very unimpressive side without Messi these days

  22. sirmorbach
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Lads, what do you think I should do re: Ryan, Madds, Vardy? Got 0.8 itb, 1 ft.

    Ryan / 4.0
    TAA, Gomez, Chilwell, O'Connell / Simpson
    Salah, De Bruyne, Maddison, Grealish, Traoré
    Vardy, Jiménez, Ings

    1. Pukki Party
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Maddison and Vardy good options in their pricerange. Would consider Vardy to Ings or Jimmy but you own both so just keep?

      1. sirmorbach
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks, mate!

    2. Von Lipwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Vardy to DCL

      1. Nightcrawler
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Cant be serious

    3. Citizenkane91
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Would consider and play with the thought of Vardy to Abraham to also finance Maddison to Son or Simpson to Doherty/Reece/Boly the upcoming GW. Another plan with City's DG in mind could be Maddison to Barnes to finance Vardy to Aguero after LEI gw 28.

      1. sirmorbach
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Sir, this is incredibly helpful. Thank you very very much

  23. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    I could take a hit and do Vardy to Firminio if i switch out VVD... thoughts?

    1. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      No

    2. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      If your OR is too high, yes.

  24. Holmes
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    When will "daylight saving" end?

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      EU want it ended next year

      1. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        PL not in EU 😉

    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      End of March.

      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks, long way to go

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Which country?

      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Mine? India

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          No daylight savings there.

          1. Holmes
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Yes but PL games telecast gets one hour late.

            So Liverpool game is at 11pm tonight whereas it will start at 10pm when daylight saving ends.

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 17 Years
              6 years, 5 months ago

              Should have just googled it 😛

  25. Party time
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Dennis gonna blow Salah faster

    1. Pasqualinho
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      But only for one half.

      1. Party time
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Lol

  26. BNMC
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Firmino was my DGW24 punt and fair to say he's been ticking over. I hope he has a good game today.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I hope he doesn't. 😛

    2. Dr. Agabuse
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      whos gonna play instead of him. whos gonna profit? and whos gonna get less points due to him being out?

      1. Dr. Agabuse
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        oops. sorry

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Get well Nathan

    2. Dr. Agabuse
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      whos gonna play instead of him. whos gonna profit? and whos gonna get less points due to him being out? .

      1. Citizenkane91
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        The only player who gets points of significance except him is Ings. Which way the correlation goes, yet to be determined ... Shane Long's runs is probably more important for him getting space than Redmond drawing players.

  27. FPL Daniel
    • 17 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Personally I am not fond of ultra long GW.

    How did others take it?

    1. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Last week should’ve had the games on the 28th December being played and this week all the games from this GW. It’s been dreadful.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 17 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Dreadful and slow

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

      It's really agonising.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 17 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Agonizing is really close in describing it...

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Love it.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 17 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        You are just teasing because I posted. Dont trust this statement TM sorry

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Spend time on other things as no transfers needed.

    4. have you seen cyan
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      good week so far, 24 from 5 with no DCL

    5. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Boring. Even International break are better.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 17 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        IB at least you know where you stand . Ok so the consensus is that we dont like it from fpl pow

    6. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Mind already on 27 so not enjoying this weird extended week 27

      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        * weird extended 26

    7. Yank Revolution
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Awful. Should have just given them all a week off instead of half of games one week and half the other.

  28. Dr. Agabuse
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Team sheets proposed by anfield express?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      35 minutes.

  29. Dr. Agabuse
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    I really want some Robertson points.
    Rivals getting the same points with Gomez week in and out for weeks now

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Cool

    2. UTD - HATED, ADORED, BUT NE…
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I want my players to score points also

      1. Dr. Agabuse
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        there you go. you can relate. manifestation of will these letters i plug into the machine