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Fantasy managers will be heavily reliant on the exploits of their Liverpool assets after a tough start to Gameweek 3.

Mohamed Salah (£13.0m), the most captained player of the weekend, will be the key focal point while Sadio Mané (£9.8m) and Roberto Firmino (£9.5m) should make a difference too.

Salah himself has 54 percent ownership while the other members of his front three are both backed by more than 30 percent.

There will also be hopes for another Liverpool clean sheet with Andrew Robertson (£6.0m), Virgil van Dijk (£6.0m) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.0m) in 19, 18 and 16 percent of squads, respectively.

Liverpool are unchanged for a third Premier League match in succession, great news for Fantasy managers currently tripled-up on Jurgen Klopp’s extremely settled side.

Meanwhile, Pascal Groß (£6.9m) was named on the bench as Yves Bissouma (£5.0m) comes into the line-up to play just behind Glenn Murray (£6.5m)

There was one change in defence with Leon Balogun (£4.5m) coming in for Lewis Dunk (£4.5m).

LIVERPOOL XI (4-3-3): Alisson; Robertson, van Dijk, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold; Milner, Wijnaldum, Keita; Mané, Firmino, Salah.

BRIGHTON XI (4-4-1-1): Ryan; Bong, Balogun, Duffy, Montoya; March, Propper, Stephens, Knockaert; Bissouma; Murray

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  1. Not again Shirley
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    I wonder whether Sterling will stay in the team. Don't really want rid before easy game coming up but he is so expensive. Was thinking swap for hazard. Already have Aguero for City "cover".

    1. Critical Observer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Sterling did everything except score, looking lively throughout.

    2. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Kun seems bullet proof, and mid could rotate. I'm whipping Bilva out this week

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        how did Dilva look in comparison (to Sterling).

        attacking returns in the off??

        1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Did as well as the rest. Man City not on fire, although Wolves played well. Dilva will do ok

  2. Oven Glover
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    First rage transfer of the season confirmed. Rich to Wally. 3d red card in two gws. I’ll probably regret this tomorrow.

    1. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I’m doing at as well. Really wanted to get hazard in but I’m not doing it now for a hit

      1. The Pesci challenge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        *it

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Wally trap.
      Little bit of grass and leaves over what otherwise looks like a 100ft pit
      Your call.

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        In a week time you keep staring or your FPL team repeating over and over again" where's Wally"
        And then it dawns on you he is there just hard to notice with the red flag.

        1. Oven Glover
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          😆

      2. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Ok last one just to get the point across - don't be a Wally.

        1. Oven Glover
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          It feels really good now. As I said, it’ll change for the worse.

        2. Sylas
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Yawn..

  3. Net Gains
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Love the braggers on here. I got 109 from 3 players - is that good?

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Not really no.

    2. Sponge-worthy
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      How many points you will get from the bench?

      1. Net Gains
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        411

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Poor you need a WC. Allocate your funds properly you are leaving too much on the bench.

  4. Fantastisk
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    How many WCers are regretting pulling the trigger so early only to score a 35 point week?

  5. Regin
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    nearly 10000 people transferred in Richa for next game? lol.

    1. Fantastisk
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Lmao

    2. doublyG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Amazing. They might help delay price falls

  6. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Is Wally worth getting in? Thinking of chopping for Bilva. Did he do well today?

    1. Critical Observer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Bernardo was good today, better than most of the plonkers around him.

      1. *Reformed-Character*
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Non existent on the right flank

        1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          So why so many fancying him then? Just because Richarlison is out?

        2. Sylas
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Did you even watch the game? 🙄
          Wolves just played very well.

      2. doublyG
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Any thoughts on why he got subbed instead of Gundo?

      3. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        He did ok. Was unlucky a couple times, but want more. Maybe I'm greedy. Did you see Wally?

  7. Viper
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Guardiola complaining about the ref but how are the officials supposed to spot that if 4/5 of his players within 5 yards didn't see it either..

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      He should be petitioning for VAR

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      The ref is just the easy one to blame, but that happens in games.

      Those slowing down the introduction of VAR are the real problem.

    3. Critical Observer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Where is he complaining? I have only seen the one where he refuses to complain about the refs or comment on the necessity of VAR.

  8. Fletcher Moss
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    I loathe to get rid of Mahrez before Newcastle at home when there’s a chance he might start after two games sat out.

    But, by that logic, I’m not going to want to get rid of him before any of the next four. How do people see it unfolding next week and beyond?

    1. The Baby-faced Assassin
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I have him but I think it’s time to ditch, benched 2/3 and he’s already dropped once in price! I’m avoiding the city midfield completely

    2. PB-THE-VET
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Im ditching. Hea done nothing special yet and theres players performing. We gave him 3 weeks. Was enough. Now is the time to do surgery on your team

    3. tomc990
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Finding this a tough decision. For me it comes down to what transfers are priorities and if I can make upgrades that will make up for the inevitable points Mahrez will receive. I suppose up in price is Hazard and down to Pedro or Mkhi and distribute money? Personally I'm waiting into next week as gotta wait on Arnie news and think about Richarlison too

      1. Fletcher Moss
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Good advice, thanks. I’m actually one of the few who doesn’t have Richarlison so, as long as Shaw plays on Monday night, I don’t have any other more pressing issues. Mahrez and Firmino could be the two where I move some funds around.

  9. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    What's the top 10k average?

    1. SW6
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      38.9

      1. Chucky
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers sw6

  10. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Mo Salah vs No-Salah

    This is how it has worked for me. I have not had Salah since GW1. I went for a combo of Aguero and Mane (combined £20.5m). Assume someone else went with Salah and Pogba (combined £21.0m)

    Salah(c) + Pogba = 54 + 18 + Pogba 1 game to play = 72 pts
    Mane(c) (GWs 1 and 3) + Aguero(c) (GW 2) = 48 + 44 = 92 pts

    Appreciate this is a small sample, but it shows you can do well without Salah. With Salah's fixtures turning, I won't be looking to get him in now.

    1. Fantastisk
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Keep trying to convince yourself m8.

    2. *Reformed-Character*
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Suicide...RIP

    3. Beatle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Most have Salah, Mane & Aguero

      1. diesel001
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Too much for me personally having so much tied up in 3 players

    4. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Someone finished top 200 last season with Salah for 1 GW in blank 31.

      1. Fantastisk
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Someone smoked a pack a day and lived to 100!

        1. diesel001
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Never said I won't get him in future. Just not at the beginning of the season - and that is after considering having him or not. That's where your thinking is flawed - you are closed minded to all the options.

          1. Fantastisk
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            My thinking is flawed? My captain just bagged me 16 points minimum. I'm calm.

    5. nisag17
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Did you captain Mane gw1?

      1. diesel001
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Yes

    6. Licious Lizard
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      How about the people who captained Salah, Aguero, Salah?

      1. diesel001
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Salah, Aguero, Salah = 16 + 40 + 20 = 76pts
        Mane, Aguero, Mane = 32 + 40 + 6 = 78 pts

        1. Licious Lizard
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Cheers.
          That being said, I don’t think anyone is claiming that Mane hasn’t been as good in returns as Salah this year. Quite clear. The question is if it will last.

  11. anish10
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    on WC, would you consider playing 4-5-1?

    1. Beatle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Never

    2. bigwig
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Sure but not every week

  12. Salahlulijah
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Where are all the Mkhi and Ings are great posters from last week!?!

    1. Fantastisk
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Nursing 30 points post-WC.

    2. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Didn’t know that you count transfers as successful or not after 1 game.

    3. Costa Nostra
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Talking with the Auba is essential starting this week crowd.

    4. Critical Observer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Mkhitaryan was good today. Danny fecking Ings, on the other hand, was, always has been and always will be utter sh*te.

      Hope this helps.

  13. doublyG
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    If you got Richarlison at 6.5 even if he drops from 6.8 to 6.7 he still has a transfer value of 6.6 right?

    1. PB-THE-VET
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Yup

    2. Fantastisk
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Correct.

    3. DrunkPhilosophy
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Yessir

    4. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Yuup

    5. doublyG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks all!

    6. Stevee10001
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Ye

    7. Jack Frost
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Right, check your list view tab under the transfer tab

  14. Costa Nostra
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Glad everyone can afford Auba and Aguero instead of Salah.

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Me too 🙂

  15. No_Mo_Salah?
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    I was planning Firmino to Auba this week. Still a good move? Alternative would be to use the money to get Alonso in and stick with Firmino for now... thoughts?

    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Wouldn't go near Arsenal at the moment.

    2. Critical Observer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Aubameyang wasn't very good but instantly got better when he was joined by Lacazette. They should start together.

  16. PB-THE-VET
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Maherez and Neves out
    Mkhiterian and Walcott in?

    Have 2 ft

    1. Beatle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Good moves

  17. Blame It On Rio-ddermorten
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Didn't watch the game - did Arnautovic' injury look serious at all?

    1. Fantastisk
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      He'll be fine next round I think.

  18. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Just ran a quick comparison between Walcott and Pedro. Not really fair as Wally has played 100 minutes more.

    8-2 to Pedro!

    1. Fantastisk
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I'd 8-2 be Theo.

    2. doublyG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      What does that score mean?

      1. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Key indicator thingymajigs. You could always try it and see....

    3. Beatle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Did you factor in Pedro's rotation risk?

  19. Regin
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    transferred in Richa for B Silva this week. So I ship Richa out for who?
    I am tempted to go for Walcott straight swap- two home games against HUD & West Ham up next for EVE. other option is Miki or Pedro(not sure if pedro or willian be sacrificed for Hazard).

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Wait and see if Pedro starts over Willian and how he does

  20. MyBall MyRules
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    So if salah gets 3 bps for winning goal does that mean he and Robertson get 3 points each?

    1. Fantastisk
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Lol

      1. Regin
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        actually it's a good question. Will he?

        1. Fantastisk
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          As TM said below, Salah is losing BAPs. He is immune to them.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Plenty of Salah deductions on the way.

      1. Chenku╰☆╮
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Counted them Salah gets 30 ..2 confirmed?

        1. ClassiX
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          No BAP's for Salah - Robbo 3, Gomez 2, VVD 2

      2. doublyG
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Why? I thought the mods had captained him this week 🙂

  21. Adro3
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Reckon Hazard will start tomorrow? Looked very impressive off the bench last week

    1. TomSaints
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Yep but only gets 60ish mins I reckon

  22. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone had a good week so far?

    1. Ode
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I'm really happy with 50 with 2 to go

    2. Fantastisk
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Over 50 with three to play seems above average?

      1. Licious Lizard
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Extremely nice round !!

    3. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      52 points with 3 to go if Salah gets 2 bonus

  23. HellasLEAF
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Just seen Richarlson Red.

    I understand the rule of football n'all. But my that is a soft bit of business to have a player sent off for.

    Yellow and stern warning would have had the same effect imo.

    1. doublyG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I agree. I understand it would a first but I'd punish Smith for his reaction

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Smith reaction deserves Red alone.

        Makes the game look foolish to casual fans. Even hardcore fans (like me) shaking their head.

    2. Licious Lizard
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I disagree.

      The need to draw a line somewhere and I think it fine to say that you don’t bop people with your head. It has no place on a football field.
      And it would be ridiculous if the ref has to estimate how hard each “head butt” was in order to determine the colour of the card

  24. Ask Yourself
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Can’t believe going Salah Mane Firmino has put me at a massive disadvantage vs Robertson owners ffs

    1. HellasLEAF
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      premium defenders have been delivering all season thus far.

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        At least I have Mendy ffs I remember liking the look of a fully budget defence that would have been chaos

  25. Gilbo88
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Arsenal fans... is Lacazette ever going to start?! He seems to have made a difference in the games he’s come on. And I have so many problems in my team now if I want to get rid I’ll probably have to WC...

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      No. Emre ruled out the 2 strikers starting.

      1. Gilbo88
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I thought he ruled out playing with 2 strikers (ie 2 up top)? By today my understanding is Auba went wide left like in pre-season

    2. bigwig
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      He also made difference against Chelsea by giving them the winner

    3. Critical Observer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      don't get rid now. No forwards are exactly making a strong case for themselves and Lacazette should start sooner or later.

  26. thunder_mike
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Fab
    Alonso Robbo Mendy Wan-B
    Salah Wally/Siggy Bilva Mkhi
    Kun Zaha

    R.Pat. King Boly Stephens

    That looks good for next week?

  27. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    It's Theo's year folks

    Come christmas when he's on 130 points & 7.5m we're going to be reminiscing about when you could pick him up for 6.5

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah get on board the train now

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        yep - his fixtures are perfect too

    2. HellasLEAF
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      thought that last year.

      maybe needed time to get comfortable there. you could be right.

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        i remember captaining him for his hattrick on final day of season a few years ago... he can score serious points when he's playing, looks like things are finally aligning for him

    3. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Very reluctant after last season

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        big sam's gone now & he has an attacking manager

        1. THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          If Pedro starts tomorrow, with Hazard in the team aswel then I’ll be picking Pedro. If not then I might be forced to go with Walcott

          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            pedro could be good too

    4. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      The one thing I swore at the start at the season was that I wouldn't go there again.

      Actually that might have been the start of last season.

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        oh ye of little faith

        1. how now brown cow
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          It'll all be different this time round?

          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            it'll be back to the good old days. when men were men. and theo scored 27 goals & assists.

  28. DrunkPhilosophy
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    So Richarlson —> Walcott is the popular move, I think Pedro will have something to say about that tomorrow.

  29. Regin
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    is 44 after BPS with 2 players red carded in my team (richa & a smith) decent?

    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I've no idea. What do you think?

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      What do you think?

  30. TFP
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Which is better:

    A) straight swap, rich to wally; or
    B) 'double swoop', rich and pelts to kante & alonso?

    1. TFP
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      And a hit, of course

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B

    3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B I think.I am 1 mil short to.Do u have spare cash

      1. TFP
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I cld afford B but it'd use up every last cent. Not sure I will.