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Shaqiri back in the Liverpool attack as Klopp continues with a 4-2-3-1

The final match of Gameweek 14 is the third local derby of the day, with Everton making the short trip across Stanley Park to face Liverpool.

The Reds are unbeaten in the Premier League this season and have only conceded one goal in six top-flight matches at Anfield.

Marco Silva’s side have only lost one of their last seven Premier League fixtures, meanwhile, keeping four clean sheets along the way.

There were no major shocks upon the release of the teamsheets, with Everton indeed unchanged from the side that beat Cardiff City 1-0 in Gameweek 13.

Richarlison (£7.0m) leads the line for Everton again, with Yerry Mina (£5.4m) continuing at centre-back.

Xherdan Shaqiri (£7.0m), Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.2m) and Fabinho (£5.5m) all return to Jurgen Klopp’s starting XI after missing out in midweek, with the Reds looking like they will again line up in a 4-2-3-1.

This formation will presumably see Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) leading the line, with Roberto Firmino (£9.2m) dropping into “the hole” and Shaqiri playing out wide on the right.

Andrew Robertson (£6.5m) and Virgil van Dijk (£6.0m) also start for the third time in a week, while Joe Gomez (£5.1m) moves over to centre-back at the expense of Dejan Lovren (£4.9m).

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Wijnaldum, Shaqiri, Mane, Salah, Firmino.

Everton XI: Pickford, Coleman, Mina, Keane, Digne, Gomes, Gueye, Walcott, Sigurdsson, Bernard, Richarlison.

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  1. Marvin Moon
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Assist drama brewing.

  2. Numb
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Bizarre if that assist stands after Sane didn’t get one

    1. BIGREDDOG
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      It was a shot which was saved by the keeper so technically its an FPL assist... a crap one but an assist nonetheless

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        It wasn't saved. A save has to stop the ball going into the net. (Although I don't know why Bego got the save against Sane if it wasn't a SOT)

        https://www.optasports.com/news/optas-event-definitions/

        1. Numb
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          I agree 😆

    2. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Agreed. Never a shot on target so its not a rebound, and never a pass intended for Origi. Shouldnt stand.

    3. GREEN IS GOOD
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Off target shot. Touched by the goalie. No assist.

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        I agree, but it could be argued that the ball was "deflected' onto the woodwork before the goal, which leaves the door open for the assist to be given. I can't remember if the ball hit the bar or not...?

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Hmm actually I don't think this is possible unless the 'deflection' fom Pickford alters the course of the ball when the ball is already on target. Scrap that

    4. DandyDon
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Definitely an assist! Doesn’t matter if it hits crossbar twice

      1. Elfozzie 42
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Save + crossbar, think its a legit assist.
        Obviously the ball going out of play should've made it immaterial...but hey.

  3. SPorting
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Pickford, you Divock!

  4. woodles
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Had Digne and rich. 8 points gone in the last second

    1. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Same

    2. DandyDon
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Gained 6! Left Digne on bench. Very happy

    3. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Me too. Off the bench which would have made it all the sweeter too. Bittersweet now...

  5. ROLLING THE DICE
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Need to find 0.3 for Aguero to Kane:

    A) Salah > Sterling
    B) Hazard > Sane
    C) Alisson > Lloris
    D) Fraser > Brooks
    E) Bennet > Peltier (bench fodder)

    1. Lionac
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      B or C since Sterling likely to be rotated next GW

  6. Make Arrows Green Again
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Id VVD loses the assist will Alisson get three BAPS?

    1. Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      He won't lose it.

  7. BDMC5
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Once bonus points finalized will Allison get any. Looks like 1 at best after winning goal bonus added to Origi ?

  8. Pacer.
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Is a sane, sterling, Bilva triple up mad or just common sense

    1. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      cs

    2. JJO
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      If you want 2 or 3
      1pointers every gw
      Go agead

      1. JohnnyMagrinho
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Haha. Right.

        • JJO
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          *1 or 2

        • GREEN IS GOOD
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          U drunk?

      2. El Platano
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        It’s an option. I’ve got Sterling, Sane and David Silva.

      3. GREEN IS GOOD
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Go for it. City scoring for fun.

    3. JJO
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      And thats a VVD assist
      Hhahha
      Faking idiots

    4. Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      That might be the first ever time all of my players have scored points. Either a goal, assist or clean sheet for defenders/keepers.

      The wildcard has gone to plan

      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        well played and nice team.

        1. Demel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks.

      2. Weak Become Heros
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Quality mate.

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

      Aguero -> Auba for free or
      -> Kane (-4)?

      1. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        The question so many including myself have

      2. Over Midwicket
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Auba. Essential IMO. Especially after United and he could haul v a dreadful United.

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

          Leaning toward that myself. And: yes 🙁 united supporter here, it’s terrible

      3. Effe
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Auba

    6. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Play a back 5 this week

      Alonso
      AWB
      Doherty
      Duffy
      Robertson

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

      Looks like

      VVD 3 Alisson 2 Origi 1

      1. BrutalLogiC
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        yea:(

      2. gooberman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Robertson is on 1. Non for Orogi

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

          Haven't updated. There are post-match deductions and Origi will get 3 extra bps for the winning goal.

        2. mir
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Not after winning goal bps added

        3. Syd.
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Winning goal BPS still to be added

        4. Eat my goal!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Match winning goal yet to be applied

          1. gooberman
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            He may lose points as well though which often happens despite the points for winning goal. Seen it happen many times when players I own score a winning goal but somehow end up with less bps after the rejig

    8. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      God damn three man per team rule.

      Wanted to get Felipe in this GW and Arnie out for Auba the week after but I can't as I have Balbuena and Fab 🙁

      1. Demel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Looks like a potential double trade?

        1. Smurf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Seems so 🙁

    9. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Amazing skill from VVD I hope he gets the assist point

    10. Bonita
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Blasphemy I say.

    11. Lionac
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Pick one for next week. Week after I'll use WC so for next GW only. Don't have any City or W Ham cover

      A) Hazard -> Sane
      B) Mane -> Felipe Anderson
      C) Vardy -> Arnautovic

    12. HD7
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Are people really starting to take -4, -8 hits like crazy...
      Im seeing question about 4 changes for next week more and more...

      1. JohnnyMagrinho
          5 years, 4 months ago

          It’s really easy maths. Not much to it.

          Didn’t think it was too hard a concept to understand really.

          Risk -> Potential reward or failure

          No risk -> potential reward or failure

      2. Limbo
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Man that sucks. Deserved a point. Rueing those two missed headers now.

      3. SPorting
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        It ain’t over till the short keeper swings

      4. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        How can Digne drop about 12 BAPs for conceding 1 goal?

        1. Brosstan
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          The answer is in your question.

        2. Big_Andy_GAWA
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          BPS*** It is 14 BPS for a clean sheet. You ought to know that by now, dude 😉

          1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Wow I never knew it was 14!

      5. Maddamotha
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        How is that an assist lol!

      6. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Official FPL Twitter feed is kicking off right now with the vvd assist given

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

          If this gets taken away from me too I won’t be at all surprised

      7. My Name Is Pepu
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Harry Kane claims the assist, FPL to review it.

      8. JELLYFISH
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Any baps for Rich?

      9. Ambrosiana Inter
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        49 all out 🙁

        1. FFSbet.com
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          50 here:)

        2. XabiAlonso
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Snap

      10. as33
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Hazard>Sterling, Kun>Auba or Fraser>Anderson

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Sterlin probably rested soon, imo next match

      11. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        I love VVD what a transfer

      12. Nabs Kebabs
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        VVD 😎

      13. Ode
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Rival has VVD, I have Sane 😀 This game