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

    Looks like vvd was trying to hook it back into the box

    Just saying

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

      No just trying to chip the keeper, exactly the same as sane

    2. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Ball is on its way out and Pickford brings it in, then it bounces on top of the bar. And you're going to give it to Van Dijk? Idk about that...

      1. Sánchez
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        He's saying it shouldn't be

  2. Lav
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    67 a decent score?

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

      Yes very

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

        Oh good!

  3. KneejerkJoe
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Kane or Auba?

    Who are ppl captaining this week?

    1. Yome
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Kane

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

    Transfers done

    Martial, Hazard, Kun ----> Anderson, Sterling, Aubameyang

    PRAY FOR T.M

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

    So was van dijk shooting?
    Haven't seen it, heard it described only

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

      He was shooting for the stars

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

      No, was a speculative lob into the mixer

      1. Sánchez
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Any chance of a review?

    3. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Attempted shot.

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

      He was trying to volley it in. But he skied it, it was going over, Pickford saved it onto the bar and Origi headed it in.

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

      Just practicing for his Teusday night rugby friendly

  6. Cabellafan
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Best combo?
    A) Kane and Martial/Anderson
    B) Auboumeyang and Alli/Son/Sane

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

      Auba Sane has a bit higher ceiling but Kane Anderson more nailed over christmas

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

        Thanks! My thoughts too.. Auba risky captain pick during festive period?

  7. HVT
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Who to lose?

    A - Salah
    B - Hazard

    Thanks

    1. Yome
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Salah

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

      Midweek Hazard or neither. Longer term Salah or both

    3. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      B

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

      Both

    5. Cabellafan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Would lose Salah simply because his price

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

    Scores this Gameweek :

    0-45 : Bad
    45-55 : Disappointing
    55-65 : Okay
    65-75 : Good
    75+ : Amazing

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

      Amazing

    2. WVA
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Bad for me

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

      I did good. Should have played Wilson over Laporte though. That would have sealed it.

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

        Would you ever have though?

    4. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Amazing ths week then (78). 😀

    5. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Guess I'm disappointed.

      1. Depldax
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Disappointed

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

      Amazing then. Thanks.

    7. Tmel
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Good

    8. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Okay

    9. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Okay but first captain fail.

    10. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Okay

    11. xuwei
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I’m on 51 and not too disappointed given my team.

  9. Alan The Llama
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Feel bad for Digne owners, costly goal.

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

      Fuming

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

        Yeah, I am gutted. Third on my bench, so would have been extra good. Totally bossed the BPS.

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

      I am on hunger strike till he gets double figures to make up for it

  10. Wizard of Ozil
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Do it!!!!!
    tops the charts for a rotating striker. pretty conclusive

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

    Salah scores with his hair and VVD gets an assist. FPL towers got a soft spot for Liverpool

  12. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Scorecheck fellas? 63 for me as it stands with baps, was on for a Digne 9 pointer before the Liv goal cost me 6 points

    1. Midlands Saint73
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      60

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      55

  13. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Actually a Super Sunday but next week will top it.

  14. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    7th red arrow in a row. From rank 300 to outside 10k.

    Feck this game.

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

      Why did you take so many hits

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        No idea. Got bored probably.

    2. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Still a good position to be in. You can turn it around

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

    Assist. Grrrrrrrrrr!

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

    Do we know the bench and VC points then ?

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

      I know mine

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

        Same can everyone post them here so I can count

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

    I know it's not a great score but 52 points is giving me a red arrow 🙁

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

      Yep. Top 10k average is around 57

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

        Does that include the many VC and autosubs for Aguero?

  18. BRKFCTrueRover
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    So close to a cheeky 9 digne points off the bench 🙁

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Nandos with that?

  19. Bialystrzelec
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    A. Aguero, Fraser > Kane, Sane

    B. Fraser > Alli (already have 3 City, so can't pick Sane)

    C. Aguero, Fraser > Aubameyang, Sane

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

      A

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

      I’m looking at doing C, and fplstats suggests both are riding tonight!

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

        I have some concerns about Auba as a captaincy candidate. He fails to deliver in easy games and is slightly rotation risk. On the other hand, he should score plenty on upcoming fixtures.

  20. WVA
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Not one goal for me this week

    1. Midlands Saint73
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Ouch last 2 weeks similar for me but pulled it back a little this one.

  21. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Best sub 6.2 mid to bring in for the next 2/3 weeks?

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

      Fraser?

  22. Ginkapo FPL
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Everyone stopped playing....

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

      Except Pickford and origi x

  23. 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)
    F) Forget Kane, Aguero > Auba

    1. Ohh1454
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I'd do A anyway but maybe aubameng over Kane

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

      I'd be tempted by F

    3. Bialystrzelec
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      D or F

  24. Ohh1454
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on this plan ?
    This week Salah and vardy > sane and Kane
    Next week haz and sucess > cairney and aubameng

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

        😛

  25. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Has VVD Assist been confirmed?

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

      They could still take it away, but unlikely.

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

      Nothing confirmed till BAPs are added.

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

      From the very start. I line exactly with their rules

    4. Evasivo
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Yeap

  26. Evasivo
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Best replacement for Kun + Martial?

    £19.9 budget

    1. Ohh1454
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Auba and alli/Anderson

  27. Mr_Barbs
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Martial > F.Anderson?

    1. dino412
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      No I wouldn't find another option for Anderson

  28. Whazza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Which one to go for?

    A. Jimenez->Wilson
    B. Aguero->Kane

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      A

  29. Vinyl78LP
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    19pts from Salah(c), TAA, Mane, Keane and Rich makes me wanna hurl after so many promising moments early on.