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Mark Mark
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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. Podge
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Salah 6th in the baps 🙂

    1. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Remember Sterlings 2 goals and no assist

  2. LeicesterA
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Salah, Firmino, Couthino trio killing me. Did nothing when I had all three. Now, when I have just Salah, rivals raking it in.

    1. Podge
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      I have all 3
      Just to cheer you up 😉

  3. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Coutinho limping.

  4. Scholsey
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Oh Wilshere , you beauty!

  5. CloudSky
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Ref has Bobby C

  6. the snazzy viking
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Coutinho rest against Swansea confirmed

    1. Dušan Citizen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Why

  7. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Phew Firm should have been booked there.

  8. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Atkinson owns Firmino

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

    Highest non Salah manager.

    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/405635/event/19

    1. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Coutinho covers Salah

    2. Fred54
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      All you have to do is match or better his points with your alt pick. Easier said than done.

  10. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Ox for a late winner ?

  11. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    There is literally a hole in the middle of the pitch

  12. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    PLEASE Ox winner

  13. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Gibbs coming on for Liverpool.....

  14. Salarrivederci
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Stay in the BAPS BobbyF!

  15. pakornk
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Firmino keeps fouling and missing chances.

  16. james 101
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Get the sense cards are coming?

  17. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Mig save!! 😯

    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      dont shout.....youll scare it off

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        😀

  18. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Can out alone on 3 BAPs 😆

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

    Coutinho off Ox on

  20. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Coutinho Rested and limping

  21. Scholsey
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    boooooo

  22. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    lol @ coutinho owners

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      More like @ non owners

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

      Right back at you Chucky.

    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Naughty Chucky

    4. FPL Maldini
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Yes it sucks having a goal and 2 bonus

  23. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    How did Cout get hurt i missed that?

  24. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Coutinho flagged yet?

  25. Werkself
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    How on earth is Can on 3 BAP's?

  26. Patch
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Where is Cout hurt, is his back ok? His mummy rub it better

    1. Fred54
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Just cos Salah is Egyptian doesn't make him a mummy.

  27. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Who gets the winning goal BAPS (Firmino or Salah ?)

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      LOL

    2. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      The one who scores the winner.

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

      Ox

    4. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Ox

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

      err, whoever scores next

    6. FPL_Hazards
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Whichever scores the 4th

    7. WE GO FOR IT
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Mignolet and Cech

  28. Shardlow
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Gross > Pogba for free tonight before Gross drop?

    1. Frip
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Only if the drop prevents you from making the move over the weekend.

  29. FPL_Hazards
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Cout isnt hurt

  30. WE GO FOR IT
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Need an Adebayor moment from Ox if he scores!