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The first Gameweek of the festive spell begins early, under the lights of the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal host Liverpool in one of the most anticipated fixtures of the season.

Certainly, based on previous meetings, our expectations are high, with Fantasy managers hoping for a goal-fest and points aplenty.

There’s a host of attacking players on show, with Mohamed Salah the key asset and headline act.

Fantasy Premier League’s most popular player is now part of 57.9% of squads and, having returned in nine of his last ten outings, will surely be fancied to inflict further damage on the Gunners. He produced a goal and an assist on his way to 11 points in the reverse fixture at Anfield.

Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino are also star turns who sparkled who both Gameweek 18. The pair arrive in north London on the back of double-figure scores with a goal and assist apiece in the 4-0 stroll at Bournemouth.

Sadio Mane completes the “fab four” attacking line-up for the visitors. Having been omitted from two of the last four teamsheets, the Senegalese is without a return since Gameweek 14.

Arsenal’s notable Fantasy assets are few and far between.

Indeed, one of their key figures is again on the bench tonight as concerns grow on the prospects of Sead Kolasinac. The Bosnian was in 863,000+ squads as recently as Gameweek 16. However, having sat out the last three outings, his stock and ownership is plummeting. FPL midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles is given the nod once again at left-back and will be tasked with containing Salah’s threat.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 22 mins ago

    Jammy Coutinho owners....every sodding week.....jammy

    1. TOBY1
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 22 mins ago

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 21 mins ago

      Just get him then.

    3. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 21 mins ago

      Jammy?

    4. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 21 mins ago

      Jammy hahaha lol at u:D

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 20 mins ago

        Lol at you, it’s like fishing with dynamite

        1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Lol at u mateee buy him asap and u'll be happeyyy

    5. JONALDINHO
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 20 mins ago

      Jammy my bum

    6. tm245
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 20 mins ago

      Great place for a fishing post, top of the page.

      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 19 mins ago

        😛

    7. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 mins ago

      The force was strong with this hook.

  2. teneighty
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 22 mins ago

    Missed the deadline and still have Morata and Silva in my lineup...
    Coming in from the bench: C.Wilson and Mee...

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 mins ago

      you should suffer in silence

  3. Yellin' in my Ear
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 22 mins ago

    11 points 🙂

    1. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 21 mins ago

      Captain Salah assist and Coutinho goal

  4. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 22 mins ago

    NOOOooooooooooooooo!

  5. SADIO SANÉ
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 22 mins ago

    no assist? 😉

  6. Postman Ty
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 22 mins ago

    Was perfectly set to bring in Coutinho, Morata got injured and had to get Firmino instead. Typical.

  7. pundit of punts
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 22 mins ago

    COUTINHO + SALAH

    😎

    1. sambyy
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 21 mins ago

      This!

  8. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 22 mins ago

    As an Arsenal supporter ... I hate that goal. As a Coutinho, Salah owner 🙂

  9. Differentiator
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 22 mins ago

    YES COUTINHOOOOO

  10. JONALDINHO
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 22 mins ago

    Coutinho and Salah. Thank you guys!

    1. _Make
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 mins ago

      Amen brah

  11. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 21 mins ago

    Lovely header by Coutinho.

  12. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 21 mins ago

    COUTINHOOOOOOO

  13. Gw287
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 21 mins ago

    Salah assist?

    1. Magic Bean
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 21 mins ago

      Yeah

    2. The Quiff
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 21 mins ago

      For now.

      1. Gw287
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 19 mins ago

        Lucky lucky

  14. Messsiaah
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 21 mins ago

    I love you coutinho

  15. tm245
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 21 mins ago

    I'm celebrating that combo goal silently as an Arsenal fan.

    1. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 21 mins ago

      🙂

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 20 mins ago

      Not an Arsenal fan, if so.

      1. tm245
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 17 mins ago

        Take it easy.

  16. Differentiator
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 21 mins ago

    No way Salah intended that pass....

    1. TooDifficuIt
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 20 mins ago

      no no he was, where's the downvote button

  17. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 21 mins ago

    This game has 1-0 written all over it

    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 18 mins ago

      😆

  18. Rash
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 21 mins ago

    Coutinho and salah owners unite \o/

    1. Js31
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 mins ago

      Yup

    2. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 mins ago

      \o/

    3. _Make
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 mins ago

      Ayyyyy

  19. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 21 mins ago

    I AM A GOD!!!

    Cout and Salah owner.

    1. JK - Cønt â­
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 17 mins ago

      well that bodes well for Grabbangladesh ðŸ™

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 16 mins ago

        Don't worry, I'm benched. 🙂

  20. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 21 mins ago

    Coutinhooooo

  21. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 21 mins ago

    Well done Firmino owners..hattie,green arrow and triple rise incoming.. enjoy.

    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 20 mins ago

      Very naughty Chucky....

      1. Chucky
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 18 mins ago

        😀

        1. Jafooli
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 18 mins ago

          Bobby 😥 😥

  22. pundit of punts
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 21 mins ago

    Coutinho sellers went into hiding. 😆

  23. My Name Is Pepu
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 20 mins ago

    Coutinho + Salah 🙂

    Now some Firmino points and a Lolazette goal would be sweet.

  24. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 20 mins ago

    Don't want a Salah assist. Haven't captained him.

    1. rivercityransom
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 19 mins ago

      only 113 eo, not that big of a deal

    2. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 19 mins ago

      Captain until the new year 🙂

    3. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 14 mins ago

      Sorry Granville, that's such a crass comment.
      Bemba would be proud of you. 😉

      1. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 12 mins ago

        Crass?

        1. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 11 mins ago

          Yup.

          1. Granville
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 10 mins ago

            You could try and explain.

            1. Gnu
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              8 years, 8 mins ago

              you, like me , are playing one of the most highly owned, highly explosive players in the game at the moment.
              It's a bit lame saying you don't want one of your players scoring.
              Not meant to be overly harsh or critical but it is a bit FFS 2017 stuff.

              1. Mull
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                8 years, 6 mins ago

                You don't want him scoring if his EO is over 100%. You're basically cheering your rank going down.

              2. Granville
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 16 Years
                8 years, 5 mins ago

                We have nothing to gain from Salah scoring points. Everyone owns him, so only those captaining him make gains. Can't you understand that?

                1. Gnu
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 16 Years
                  8 years, 1 min ago

                  58% ownership.
                  less than 7% on FFS captain poll.

                  If your not happy, ditch the herd.
                  But don't moan when your player scores or assists, not rocket science.

                  1. Mull
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    7 years, 12 months ago

                    Assuming you want to finish top 10k you have to beat them.

                    For every 1 point you get they are getting 1.14. That's not something to be pleased about.

                    1. Gnu
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 16 Years
                      7 years, 12 months ago

                      Captain Salah then or live with it?

                  2. TorresMagic™
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • Has Moderation Rights
                    • 16 Years
                    7 years, 12 months ago

                    In the top million, it's well over 80% and around 16% captain.

                    1. Gnu
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 16 Years
                      7 years, 12 months ago

                      So. what's the answer then TM?

                      1. TorresMagic™
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • Has Moderation Rights
                        • 16 Years
                        7 years, 12 months ago

                        Less is better if just an owner. Most of FFS are in the top million.

                  3. Granville
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • Has Moderation Rights
                    • 16 Years
                    7 years, 12 months ago

                    Hi ownership is virtually 100% where it actually matters.

                    1. Gnu
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 16 Years
                      7 years, 12 months ago

                      So, what's the answer?
                      Hope for a low scoring 10m midfielder?

                      1. Mull
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 14 Years
                        7 years, 12 months ago

                        Yes.

                  4. Rash
                    • 8 Years
                    7 years, 12 months ago

                    With you on this. I'd rather have the points regardless of ownership and just hope my captain (sterling) scores higher

                    1. Mull
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 14 Years
                      7 years, 12 months ago

                      Any point Salah gets lowers your rank. Whoever you captained is irrelevant.

                      1. Gnu
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 16 Years
                        7 years, 12 months ago

                        😆

                      2. Gnu
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 16 Years
                        7 years, 12 months ago

                        So, Captain Salah then?

                    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 16 Years
                      7 years, 12 months ago

                      This. 🙂 De Bruyne for me.

                    3. The Quiff
                      • 13 Years
                      7 years, 12 months ago

                      This is how I see it too. Surely the non-Salah-captainers' captains have to be factored into the equation somehow, if that makes sense. Maybe I'm missing the point...

                      1. The Quiff
                        • 13 Years
                        7 years, 12 months ago

                        My above comment was a reply to Rash's comment. Its hard to tell this deep into a reply chain (on desktop anyway).

                      2. Gnu
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 16 Years
                        7 years, 12 months ago

                        Don't worry Quiff, they've given up.

  25. Super Silva
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 20 mins ago

    CONFIRMED

    Goal - COUTINHO
    Assist - SALAH

    Arsenal 0-1 Liverpool (26 mins)

    #FPL #ARSLIV

  26. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 20 mins ago

    Really could do with that Coutinho fellow

  27. Alan_T
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 mins ago

    Great header.

    I own Salah, but I do feel like those sort of assists shouldn't count.

  28. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 mins ago

    Surely Salah is trying to stab that backpost?

  29. HD7
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 mins ago

    A) Coutinho Kabasele
    B) Richarlison Christensen

    1. HD7
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 mins ago

      Current team:

      De Gea
      Ota Kabasele Daniels
      RLC Sterling Richarlison Salah Hazard
      Kane DCL

      Subs: Elliot, Ogbona, Crouch, Mbemba

  30. pjomara
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 19 mins ago

    Sweeeet. Coutinho only owned by 11%.