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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
    8 years, 38 mins ago

    Salah 6th in the baps 🙂

    1. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 38 mins ago

      Remember Sterlings 2 goals and no assist

  2. LeicesterA
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 38 mins 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
      8 years, 37 mins ago

      I have all 3
      Just to cheer you up 😉

  3. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 38 mins ago

    Coutinho limping.

  4. Scholsey
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 38 mins ago

    Oh Wilshere , you beauty!

  5. CloudSky
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 37 mins ago

    Ref has Bobby C

  6. the snazzy viking
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 37 mins ago

    Coutinho rest against Swansea confirmed

    1. Dušan Citizen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 36 mins ago

      Why

  7. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 37 mins ago

    Phew Firm should have been booked there.

  8. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 37 mins ago

    Atkinson owns Firmino

    1. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 36 mins ago

      Coutinho covers Salah

    2. Fred54
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 34 mins ago

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

  9. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 37 mins ago

    Ox for a late winner ?

  10. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 37 mins ago

    There is literally a hole in the middle of the pitch

  11. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 37 mins ago

    PLEASE Ox winner

  12. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 37 mins ago

    Gibbs coming on for Liverpool.....

  13. Salarrivederci
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 37 mins ago

    Stay in the BAPS BobbyF!

  14. pakornk
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 37 mins ago

    Firmino keeps fouling and missing chances.

  15. james 101
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 37 mins ago

    Get the sense cards are coming?

  16. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 36 mins ago

    Mig save!! 😯

    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 34 mins ago

      dont shout.....youll scare it off

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 33 mins ago

        😀

  17. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 36 mins ago

    Can out alone on 3 BAPs 😆

  18. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 36 mins ago

    Coutinho off Ox on

  19. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 36 mins ago

    Coutinho Rested and limping

  20. Scholsey
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 36 mins ago

    boooooo

  21. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 36 mins ago

    lol @ coutinho owners

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 35 mins ago

      More like @ non owners

    2. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 35 mins ago

      Right back at you Chucky.

    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 35 mins ago

      Naughty Chucky

    4. FPL Maldini
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 34 mins ago

      Yes it sucks having a goal and 2 bonus

  22. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 35 mins ago

    How did Cout get hurt i missed that?

  23. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 35 mins ago

    Coutinho flagged yet?

  24. Werkself
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 35 mins ago

    How on earth is Can on 3 BAP's?

  25. Patch
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 34 mins ago

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

    1. Fred54
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 33 mins ago

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

  26. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 34 mins ago

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

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 34 mins ago

      LOL

    2. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 34 mins ago

      The one who scores the winner.

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 34 mins ago

      Ox

    4. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 34 mins ago

      Ox

    5. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 34 mins ago

      err, whoever scores next

    6. FPL_Hazards
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 34 mins ago

      Whichever scores the 4th

    7. WE GO FOR IT
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 33 mins ago

      Mignolet and Cech

  27. Shardlow
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 34 mins ago

    Gross > Pogba for free tonight before Gross drop?

    1. Frip
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 32 mins ago

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

  28. FPL_Hazards
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 34 mins ago

    Cout isnt hurt

  29. WE GO FOR IT
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 34 mins ago

    Need an Adebayor moment from Ox if he scores!