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Tierney back in Arsenal line-up as Thiago misses out for Liverpool

Kieran Tierney (£5.4m) has overcome his groin injury to make a much-needed start for Arsenal as they face Liverpool at Anfield.

The Scottish international has been a key member of Mikel Arteta’s back-three in recent months and was sorely missed in the Gameweek 2 draw with West Ham.

He is joined in the heart of the Gunners’ defence by the continually ever-present Rob Holding (£4.5m) and David Luiz (£5.5m), who makes his first start of the season in the place of a benched Gabriel (£5.1m).

Arteta has gone for a defensive double-up in central midfield by selecting Mohamed Elneny (£4.5m) alongside Granit Xhaka (£5.5m), who are flanked by wing-backs Ainsley Maitland-Niles (£5.0m) and Hector Bellerín (£5.0m).

Following a week of flash sales in favour of Kevin De Bruyne (£11.6m), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.9m) lines up in his usual starting berth on the left-hand side of Arsenal’s front three.

He is accompanied there by Willian (£8.0m) and an in-form Alexandre Lacazette (£8.5m), who has two goals from two Premier League games this season and keeps Eddie Nketiah (£5.9m) on the bench again.

Liverpool are mostly as expected, with Mohamed Salah (£12.1m), Sadio Mané (£11.9m), Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.5m) and Andrew Robertson (£7.0m) all in their usual stations for Gameweek 3.

However, Thiago Alcantara (£6.0m) misses out through a “minor fitness issue” while Joe Gomez (£5.4m) returns from his injury to start at centre-back once again.

Liverpool XI (4-3-3): Alisson; Robertson, van Dijk, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold; Keita, Wijnaldum, Fabinho; Mané, Firmino, Salah.

Arsenal XI (3-4-3): Leno; Tierney, D Luiz, Holding; Maitland-Niles, Xhaka, Elneny, Bellerín; Aubameyang, Lacazette, Willian.

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  1. Liberate HK - antichinazi
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    TAA BPS leading quite a lot.

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

    Fabinho clear obstruction: nothing
    bellering clear obstruction: yellow card

    And Liverpool supporters still believe they aren't favored by the refs and FA... Absolute lol

    1. TAT
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      It's getting a bit ridiculous how some teams can get away with anything.

    2. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      It's disgraceful. The agenda once again is for Liverpool to win the title.

      1. JONALDINHO
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Why in the world would the fa want one club to win the league and go out of their way to do so

  3. School of Poch
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Best Son replacement? Leaning towards Hamez as have no Everton cover.

    McCarthy Nyland
    TAA Davies Justin Taylor Mitchell
    Salah KDB Son* Podence* Bissouma
    Jimi Werner Davis

    0FT 0.8ITB

    A: Son > Hamez (-4)
    B: Son > Other?
    C: WC

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Barnes or Zaha

      1. School of Poch
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Haven't watched Leicester yet. Why is Barnes such a good option? Just seen Zaha's fixtures and can definitely see the case for him.

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

          Barnes seems to be playing really high up the pitch and has had a lot of shots (high percentage on target too). I’m tempted by him on WC too. Decent fixtures in the next 4-5 weeks.

          Zaha could do equally well over a slightly longer period perhaps. Plus he has penalties too I think. Just depends if he keeps it up - tends to be very streaky!

          Flip a coin I reckon.

    2. Leonard hatred
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      hamez is very good, brings loads of creativity, but he assists the assister a lot atm.

      1. School of Poch
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Who would you go for instead?

    3. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I don't think 'coverage' works for Everton. Hamez is good but DCL is the one you want for FPL - not their best player, but a striker who is focused on scoring tap ins and headers from inside the 6 yard box.

      1. School of Poch
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        I do want DCL plan on getting him for Werner soon. If I did Werner to DCL I'd do Son to Bruno. Not sure it's worth the -8 though. Do you think the team is bad enough to WC?

  4. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Son replacement for max 9 mill?

    A) Zaha
    B) Greenwood
    C) Grealish
    D) any other without Rodríguez
    E) Son/Brewster to Bissouma/Ings for -4

    1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Barnes

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

        Afraid he’s a trap

        1. The Big Fella
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          I have had him from the start and reasonably pleased for 7m. Three games, one goal and quite a few shots.

    2. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Has it been confirmed how long he is out for yet?

    3. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I stand by Zaha

      I may stand alone, but still...

    4. WVA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Zaha the main man

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

      What will you do if 10 people vote for each of your options?

    6. Tasty Jerk
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Zaha, of course.

  5. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    I guess yellow cards mean u get higher on baps now 😆

  6. I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Fpl stats down? Is Jimenez rising / Werner dropping? Because thats my move probably

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Jimenez won't rise after that 0 pointer. Werner won't drop again tonight imo

    2. Leonard hatred
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      both moved already

  7. Esalman
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Is Zaha the best Son replacement for under £9.2? Already have Hames.

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Nope. Barnes and Greenwood bettee options

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

        Barnes tempting, but anyone can bag points in LEI midfield. Greenwood has TOT new CHE ARS eve next five.

    2. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Mahrez

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

        Thought about him. But City don't feel double-up worthy at the moment. Also have KDB.

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

      Yes he is

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

      I think he is

    5. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I don't think he is.

      But I'm struggling to figure out who the best one will actually be. Barnes, Pereira, Grealish, Trossard are all tempting if you want to bank some cash or else Mahrez, Havertz, Greenwood also look like options.

    6. Tasty Jerk
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yes, Zaha.

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

    A. Vardy Klich
    B. Bruno Mitrovic/Bamford

    1. Leonard hatred
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      if mitro/bamford is the answer, the question is wrong 😉

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

        Agree, don't want either

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

      A

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

    Lol the ref is completely biased
    ..

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

      Ye. Seems to be rooting for Pool this match.

  10. Sahil.....
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    The most disgraceful performance under arteta

  11. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Laca off nketiah on

  12. puhd
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Son and Soucek out, Bruno and Townsend in.

    Yes or no?

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Soucek out for Townsend lol.

      Not a chance.

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

        Just Son out for Bruno then

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Sure. That's a pretty safe looking transfer.

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

            Thanks

        2. Hulk Smash
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Yes. Keep Soucek.

  13. Twisted Melon
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    A) Bamford and Vardy
    B) DCL and Jimenez

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

      B

  14. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Mane has looked lively, Salah anonymous

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

      Pen merchant lol

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

      Penalty please

  15. Rhodes your boat
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Best son replacement?

    A) greenwood
    B) rashford
    C) Barnes
    D) mahrez (have kdb)

    1. Tasty Jerk
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      E) Zaha

    2. Taff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Trossard

  16. FPLShaqiri
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Has Trent taken a single set piece? Robbo seems to be first choice on everything - has been a clear trend since community shield

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

      Timing lol, TAA corner

      1. FPLShaqiri
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        haha yeah noticed the bad timing. Think that was the only set piece he had though! Although assist and bonus will stop me complaining

  17. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Goal for Mo too much to ask for?

  18. Licky
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Liverpool should probably get some fresh legs on.

  19. FFSbet.com
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Alison MOTM

  20. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Is it worth a -8 to remove Son? Already on -4 unfortunately

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      how did you get to -4 without taking out Son ?

      yes take another hit

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

        I did Hamez + Werner > Jiminez + KDB -4 saturday night , would have been priced out. Looking back looks silly

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

          But Hamez or KDB didn't have any price changes? Surely you could have just done the Werner to Jimenez and held off on Hamez to KDB

    2. BobbyV
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Better to do it now amidst all this mayhem I think

  21. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    TAA corner comimg up

  22. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    I’m on WC. Which is better between Castagne & DCL or Robertson and 6.5fwd.

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

      Robbo, Wood

  23. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Townsend or Zaha?

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      no

    2. Tasty Jerk
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Zaha, just (Townsend playing really well)

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

      Zaha

    4. nani is michael jackson
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Zaha is playing up top and could be on pens after Ayew miss

      1. All de Gea no iDier
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Mili will take over pens soon and if Brewster is signed Zaha will be pushed out to the wing again.

        1. nani is michael jackson
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Mili isn’t a starter any more. Brewster has a lot of what ifs before he starts up front for Palace.

  24. KUN+10
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Its about time for that PK

  25. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Ok so the idea of Son > Townsend went down like a lead balloon.

    How about Son > Zaha?

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

      Barnes and Grealish better options imo

    2. nani is michael jackson
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah why not, Palace have a great run of games

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

      Zaha a good shout

      1. Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers guys

  26. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Come on Mo !!

  27. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    pen coming up soon

    either Auba or Salah

  28. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Mitro to Jimmy worth a -4. I mean Fulham are dire...

  29. McSauce
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Guessing if podence is fit he will slot straight back into starting 11 after that awful showing without him?

    Worth a wait until after Fulham game IMO

  30. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Salah off pen