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Brighton Hove Albion v Liverpool gets Gameweek 29 underway at the Amex at 12:30 GMT.

These are two of the six sides who ‘double’ in this week and there is unsurprisingly plenty of Fantasy interest in the Reds.

A whopping 94% of the top 10k captained Mohamed Salah in the current Gameweek and, with almost one in four of these managers using the Triple Captain chip on the Egyptian, his ‘effective ownership’ (EO) tops 200%.

In laymen’s terms, if you didn’t Triple Captain the leading points scorer in FPL and you’re in one of the rank tiers below where Salah’s EO is in excess of 200%, you’ll lose a bit of ground if/when he returns.

There are no massive shocks when it comes to the team news, with Virgil van Dijk starting despite being absent from training earlier this week amid reports of Covid cases at the club.

Jurgen Klopp has made three changes from the side beaten by Inter Milan in midweek.

Naby Keita, Jordan Henderson and Luis Diaz return, as Curtis Jones, Diogo Jota and Thiago Alcantara drop to the bench.

Brighton manager Graham Potter makes four alterations following the 2-1 defeat by Newcastle last time out.

Yves Bissouma, Alexis Mac Allister, Neal Maupay and Solly March come in for Shane Duffy, Danny Welbeck, Jakub Moder and Pascal Gross.

Midfielder Enock Mwepu, who has been out for two months with a hamstring issue, is on the bench.

GAMEWEEK 29 LINE-UPS

Brighton XI: Sanchez, Lamptey, Veltman, Dunk, Cucurella, Alzate, Bissouma, Mac Allister, Trossard, March, Maupay.

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Keita, Henderson, Fabinho, Salah, Mane, Diaz.

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  1. FPL Brains
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    If Salah is injured for the Arsenal game then us non-captainers will gladly take those 8 points.

    Just means Kane needs to play both to match it.

    All on you now Harry

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

      Got a feeling they are gonna run riot against United, that defence will be run ragged.

      1. jacob1989
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Everyone talking like spurs will beat manu atleast 3-0. Could be a cagey 1-0 win for either team. Or a 1-1

    2. el polako
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      That's not quite right.
      Salah is on 9 points, Kane simply playing two games will have 4.

      We need a return from Harry.

      1. Im New Here
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I assume he meant with Kane captain. Two appearances x 2 = 8 points. But Salah will be on 9 anyway

        1. el polako
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Salah captainers got 18, Kane would have 8.

          1. Im New Here
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Whoops, forgot that part.

        2. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Doesnt say that..? Think he just means 8 is decent for non-cappers. Still hoping for lot more than 9 from Kane here!

    3. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      9

    4. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Kane can get injured in the first half and that ends the debate who did better. You never know what happens.

    5. fusen
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Salah's EO is so high that if you didn't captain him you should have wanted him to blank.

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Even I who captained him, would have preferred him to blank.

      2. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        It is 217% where it matters most. Little less with those chasing, but over 200%

  2. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Any word from Klopp yet?

    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Just pass the ball!

      1. el polako
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        With Salah & Mane in the team he must have it on repeat.

  3. smash
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Probably early but what's the general consensus on Patson v Ihenacho? or best not to go near either?

    Cheers

    1. space mercenary
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I think a lot will depend on this week's performance. I am more tempted by a punt on Barnes.

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Barnes and Maddison look the best bets.

      1. smash
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah I was thinking about a mid but my midfield all actually have games bar Salah - want to bin Broja as he won't play against Chelsea not long after also

        Yes will see how Leicester look up top this week, might have a punt on one of them as every man and his dog will go Madison/Barnes

        1. Baps Hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Yes, I have same problem here. However, Raph is out unless he scores vs Nor.

        2. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Of course, if you are not free hitting you've got to chose that transfer wisely.

          The eternal search for forward points continues.

          Kane and Lacazette best strikers in the big blank.

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

    forwards should be able to get clean sheet points like midfield do

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Absolute tripe

    2. Ode
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Midfielders shouldn’t get any

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Also tripe

      2. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        You telling me the likes of Kante don't deserve a points boost for all the ball winning he does to defend the back line?

        1. FPL Insanity
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          FPL HQ need to take a serious look at points for non glamorous positions like def-mid & central-def. Why should 25% of all teams be an afterthought?

        2. Ode
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Most midfielders in FPL are wingers. What did Salah do to earn Liverpool that CS? I would get rid of the midfield cs points, make players like Kante cheaper or award more BPS for tackles and gaining posession etc.

    3. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Really!

    4. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Why?

    5. Twisted Saltergater
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Firmino, Kane, Wood, Weghorst do quite a bit defensively tbf.

    6. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Joelinton would agree

  5. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Nothing quite says Saturday afternoon, 3 pm, than Brentford v Burnley.

    Shame the England v Ireland rugby match isn't an earlier kick off.

    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Lol!

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I tend to disagree.

      I own Weghorst and I start him over Jimmy

  6. ididnt
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Of course I chickened out and went last min Tierney over Matip for my -8. Great stuff

    1. fusen
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Matip assist wasn't expected though was it?

      1. ididnt
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thought he looked good for a good diff pick though. Clean sheet for a low price at very least

  7. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone else without Kane? Need to join you guys behind the sofa

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yep. Andrex kept handy.

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Sweet. I'm a weeper

    2. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Get some herbs

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Excuse me?

    3. PompeyUpNorth!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      My Captain, so come on KANEEEEE!

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Booo

  8. PompeyUpNorth!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Team linked but the question is, with 2 free hits left and only 7 playing week 30, I guess it’s time to use 1 of them?
    A. Yay
    B. Nah save for more profitable week

    Cheers!

    1. Alan The Llama
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Take a -4, get nine out.

      1. PompeyUpNorth!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        7 includes free transfer for info

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      For certain.

      A surprise benching and you're down to 6.

      What else are you saving it for?

      1. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Exactly this, those even with 11 are at the mercy of benchings, injuries. FH allows you to have strength in depth just in case, and in a week with only 4 games, you will have the money to pick absolutely whoever you want.

      2. PompeyUpNorth!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Week 36 and another doubler it was, but will probably use 30 now thanks

        1. PompeyUpNorth!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks folks. Appreciate the replies and reassurance

  9. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    If Burnley can get a point or better today it puts some real pressure on the relegation contenders kicking off at 2 pm tomorrow.

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Hmm was thinking I dont mind a draw as a Leeds fan. Anything but a Burnley win I guess

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        You'd say Norwich and likely Watford are down.

        So the third spot is probably between Burnley and Leeds, possibly Everton.

        Everyone else is showing enough to get points on the board at the moment.

        1. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Yes, but feel like Brentford are contenders too

  10. Baps Hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    OMG 🙁 I hadn't checked the schedule and I have sold Weghorst for Wood last week 🙁 Do I really have to scout Burnley defs or Toney...

    1. Kun Tozser
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Burnley and Newcastle doubles both incoming

  11. Dthinger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I know it’s super early, but what would you do with this team for GW 30?

    Ramsdale
    White Doherty
    Odegaard Kulu Raph Ramsey
    Kane jimmy

    Foster Salah TAA Robbo Cancelo Dennis

    Dennis to whom?

    1. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      How much itb?

      1. Dthinger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        0.000

        1. The Ilfordian
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Not many options without a hit. Hwang has Leeds if you can stand to double up

          1. Dthinger
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Yeah that’s what I was thinking. Fits my longer term plan to move money into midfield as well