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Gameweek 2 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) concludes with Liverpool v Crystal Palace, which gets underway at 20:00 BST this evening.

Darwin Nunez gets his first competitive start in a Liverpool shirt, replacing Roberto Firmino and joining Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz in the three-man Reds attack.

Darwin was the third most-bought forward of Gameweek 2 following his nine-point return against Fulham on the opening weekend, with just over 350,000 managers hopping on board the Uruguayan.

Jurgen Klopp has made four changes to the side that drew at Craven Cottage, with budget defender Nathaniel Phillips, James Milner and Harvey Elliott also in for Joel Matip, Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcantara.

Three of the players to drop out are injured, with Firmino absent as a precaution, Matip out with a muscle issue and Thiago sidelined for the foreseeable future because of a hamstring problem.

Phillips gets the nod over Joe Gomez, who is on only the bench despite the centre-half shortage.

Patrick Vieira has made just one change but it could be a significant one regarding starting formation, with defender Joel Ward coming in for benched striker Odsonne Edouard.

Michael Olise is fit enough to be a substitute after a long spell on the sidelines.

GAMEWEEK 2 LINE-UPS

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Phillips, van Dijk, Robertson, Elliott, Fabinho, Milner, Salah, Darwin Diaz

Subs: Adrian, Gomez, Keita, Henderson, Tsimikas, Clark, Carvalho, Bajcetic, Van den Berg.

Crystal Palace XI: Guaita, Clyne, Guéhi, Andersen, Ward, Mitchell, Doucouré, Schlupp, Ayew, Zaha, Eze

Subs: Edouard, Milivojevic, Mateta, Hughes, Johnstone, Ebiowei, Plange, Olise, Richards.

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  1. Football is home
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Who is right about evolution?
    A.Jesus
    B.Pope
    C.Darwin

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      D. Musk

    2. popey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      B

    3. OverTinker
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      C

    4. Herger
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      E. Thanos

      1. Thanos
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        You know the truth. I shall spare you from the snap of my finger!

        1. Herger
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 11 months ago

          Haha brilliant

    5. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      F. Salah.

    6. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Evolution is an observable fact.

      Darwin's "Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection" is the best explanation we have for it atm.

      It should have been shortened to "Theory of Natural Selection" instead to make it clearer...

    7. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Mourinho

    8. Yes Ndidi
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Tommi Makinen.

  2. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Darwin full 90. Tasty.

    1. gart888
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      He'll be subbed for Firmino after 70 minutes.

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 11 months ago

        Somehow I doubt that

      2. Bushwhacker
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        Firmino isn't in the squad so that'll be something.

        1. gart888
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 11 months ago

          Oof. Didn't realize he was banged up.

          Liverpool really are hit by the injury bug right now!

      3. Athletic Nasherbo
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        For a player not even on the bench? That’s new.

    2. Stranger Mings
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      I need him to blank but v worried !

  3. OverTinker
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Have TAA and Robbo and not feeling well

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Will be suprised if Pool doesn't concede

      1. OverTinker
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        Might do TAA Robbo Neto to cucu Perisic and Foden for -4

    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      wait to see if Vieira has got Zaha upfront

  4. Herger
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    I was laughed at, mocked and derided on here for saying Nunez might start this one

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      By who? Of course he was going to start the home opener . . .even fit everyone knows Bobby's home record.

      1. Herger
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        No-one and I actually wasn’t convinced he would start but I’m not going to let facts get in the way of a good story

    2. FantasyHero
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Any player "might" start lol

      1. Herger
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        ‘Tis a good point. Except Phil Jones.

    3. OverTinker
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      You are saying as if Nunez is some 4.5 fwd

  5. Bushwhacker
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    It's Game 2 and Liverpool's squad is already looking very thin . . .WTH

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Too many crocks in the squad.

    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      They should recall Mane i January

    3. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Unpopular opinion. They won't win another PL title under Klopp. Capable of more but the lack of investment in the team from the owners, whilst others are improving each year will be their downfall.

      1. Licky
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        Did they not just sign a forward for quite a bit, as well as a young attacking midfielder?

        1. Qaiss
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 11 months ago

          Sold Mane though. They don't spend money like that much but the others around them are spending money like that season after season. It's going to catch up with them eventually and I reckon that happens this or next season.

          1. Licky
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 11 months ago

            Right, but the other teams have to spend more money because their squads aren't as good. Having said that hopefully they can get the midfielder they want next year.

            1. Bushwhacker
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 11 months ago

              Liverpool do a good job of balancing the books, they certainly can't do a Chelsea or a City . . . but this reminds me of a couple years back when injuries left us up the creek until that ridiculous final run got us to the CL.

              1. Licky
                • 14 Years
                3 years, 11 months ago

                Yeah, I'm glad the club are being responsible. That many injuries was definitely freak, can't really account for that.

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

    Starting to feel a WC coming on....

    Sanchez, (Ward)
    TAA, Cancelo, Cucarella, Saliba (Neco)
    Salah, KDB, Martinelli (Andreas, Lavia)
    Darwin, Jesus, Mitrovic

    Feels very fun.

    1. gart888
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Need to get Haaland in there.

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Quite close to my team but I'd never waste the money on Mitro. Either find Toney cash of 4,5 it and use it elsewhere.

    3. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Why Mitro on a WC? I think even Toney is better.

      1. C-Dawgg
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        If that penalty went in would you still think that?

        1. Bushwhacker
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 11 months ago

          Yeah ; if you watch game 1 he was lucky (TAA's defending, dive given) . . week 2 a penalty was the best he could muster.

        2. Botman and Robben
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 11 months ago

          Timo Nunez

    4. F4L
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      i'd advise wait on Mitro , or at least wait to see if Fulham get any creative mids in, Wilson and Solomon big loses

    5. RogDog_jimmy
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Not sure I buy that Toney is a better option than Mitrovic.
      But that's not a huge deal.

      And to me Haaland is a better option than KDB in a vacuum , but with the relative options in mid/attack I think I'd prefer it this way.

  7. FleckyT
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    For Bailey to Martinelli,

    A) Robo to Walker
    B) Saka to Rodrigo/Gross
    C) Saka to Martinelli and 4.5 to Mbeumo (bench Bailey)

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      A if you've TAA ; C if not.

      1. Bluetiger1
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        Agree

    2. gart888
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Probably want to see how the Liverpool defence looks before considering A.

      1. Bushwhacker
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        When they actually get to play. Which may be weeks.

  8. Stranger Mings
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Correct bench order 1, da silva (ful) 2, trippier (MAN C) 3, neco (Eve)? Thanks

    1. polis
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Neco's 7+ points last on your bench? Looks familiar.

  9. JamTart
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    All this Nunez hype, what does he need to do to make people WC?

    1. Herger
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      I’ll be watching keenly next monday. If he doesn’t get physically dominated by Martinez I’ll WC for him.

      1. Urban Cowboy.
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        Unfair to judge him against Martinez. He won't be up against such juggernauts every week.

        1. Herger
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 11 months ago

          I was initially scared for Nunez when I heard there was nothing about hair pulling in the rules. Then realised all Nunez had to do is wear it up and Martinez won’t be able to reach.

      2. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 11 months ago

        [Breaking news] Man utd have put in a 60 million bid for a stepladder #fabrizioromano

    2. polis
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      25 points tonight, maybe?

    3. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Get injured

      1. JamTart
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        Early risk on starting with him paying off then?

    4. F4L
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      don't WC for one player

      more chances tonight than Jesus got vs Leicester would be something

      1. JamTart
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        That's my stance, I'd maybe look to eventually get a front line of all 3 thought. I have a back 5 already anyway.

  10. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    TAA Robbo Salah(c) time to shine lads

  11. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Mannnnnneeeee loved evening kickoffs

  12. Hairy Potter
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Jigsaw's son on the bench for Liverpool.

  13. Football is home
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Got your knees ready for the show?

  14. 3 A
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Hope Nunez score at least 5 goals.

    1. Herger
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      How come mate?

      1. 3 A
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        Using his head and his foot.

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
          3 years, 11 months ago

          Yeah but how come mate

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      I don't understand. Why would you want that?

  15. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    We are off

  16. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Milner to star

  17. Union_Jacks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Salah to Darwin is so on the cards

    1. rick ding whoop
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Doing that move for most managers is wildcard territory

      1. Union_Jacks
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        Most will be on wildcard soon enough

  18. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Luis Diaz really is taking up some fascinating positions.

  19. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Operation feed Darwin is on here.

    1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Hope the masses sell Salah to get him!

  20. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Come on Van Aanholt

  21. The Tinkerman
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    It’s genuinely tempting to wildcard to get Nunez in rather than take a -4 or -8. This season everyone’s team is so strong, getting on these players quickly feels really important and hits feel worse than usual given how strong the core of every team is

    1. Union_Jacks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Agree strongly

      1. The Tinkerman
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        Yep, there is nothing wrong with my team at all, I’ve started well, but I’m still tempted. I think the free WC for the World Cup makes it lower risk than usual too

    2. Union_Jacks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      He seems the focal point now

    3. C0YS
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Great point. I’m on the verge of wildcarding myself

    4. polis
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Said it earlier today, early WC isn't a terrible idea this year. Particularly with the additional.

      There are easily 8 or 9 players to form the basis of a team and then navigate fixtures & injuries with the FTs each week.

      Let's face it, most teams will end up with; TAA, Cancelo, James, Martinelli, Salah/KDB, Andreas, Haaland/Kane, Jesus.. maybe Darwin.

  22. TomSaints
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    I’m calling 6-0 now

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      3 years, 11 months ago

      You're just gonna get a dial tone

      Badum tish

    2. Herger
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      I hope Diaz scores all 6

      1. Herger
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        Because I own him by the way in case you were wondering why I wanted that

  23. Pino
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Salah playing more like a winger then a inside forward. He is playing wide while Trent is under lapping in the mid.

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Them two and Elliot are constantly switching, it's near impossible to defend.

      Don't worry, he'll find good positions too.

  24. C-Dawgg
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    God watching Liverpool is horrible. I have 3 players and rest of the team is still full of people who can wreck my game week

    1. Haalander
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Same as that.

    2. Jock Grealish
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      After 7 mins ok

  25. Jock Grealish
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Lol Nunez

  26. Union_Jacks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Nunez close

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      😆

  27. Zenith UK
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    I need Darwin in my team... NOW

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      3 years, 11 months ago

      NOW

    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Who are you selling?

      1. Zenith UK
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        Diaz and Grealish

        1. Royal5
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 11 months ago

          Makes sense

  28. @persecuted_by_mods
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Nunez missed easy chance

  29. _Ninja_
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Nunez miss... would've been a Trent assist.

  30. markmcr
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Would happily take a 0-0