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Salah benched as Mane and Robertson miss out altogether

Six Premier League matches take place this evening to bring Gameweek 15 to a swift close, with many Fantasy Premier League captains – and vice-captains, following Sergio Aguero (£11.0m) and Raheem Sterling‘s (£11.5m) no-shows at Watford – set to be in action.

Mohamed Salah (£13.0m), Harry Kane (£12.4m) and Eden Hazard (£11.0m) are the second, third and fourth-most popular captaincy options of this midweek round of matches – but just two of these in-demand players start for their respective clubs tonight.

Salah is only among the substitutes for Liverpool tonight as Jurgen Klopp rings the changes at Turf Moor, with injured pair Sadio Mane (£9.8m) and Andrew Robertson (£6.5m) not in the match-day squad and Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.3m) and Roberto Firmino (£9.2m) also dropping to the bench.

Xherdan Shaqiri (£7.0m) lines up in a front three with Divock Origi (£5.0m) and Daniel Sturridge (£5.8m).

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.2m), who has experienced price rises in three consecutive days having been transferred in by over 525,000 FPL managers ahead of last night’s deadline, also lines up for Arsenal as the Gunners head to Old Trafford.

Alexandre Lacazette (£9.6m) is named as a substitute for the third match running as Unai Emery perseveres with a 3-4-2-1, while Jose Mourinho has dropped Romelu Lukaku (£10.7m) and Paul Pogba (£7.9m) to the bench as he matches the Gunners with a three-man backline.

Hazard is named in Chelsea’s starting XI along with Marcos Alonso (£7.1m) as the Blues head to Molineux, though there are five changes elsewhere in Maurizio Sarri’s starting XI.

Morgan Gibbs-White (£4.3m) replaces the suspended Ruben Neves (£5.0m) for Wolves, while Ryan Bennett (£4.2m) is recalled to Nuno Espirito Santo’s line-up.

Dele Alli (£8.9m) is among five players dropping out of Mauricio Pochettino’s starting XI for the visit of Southampton, with Kieran Trippier (£6.1m) fit to play at right-back.

Kane and Christian Eriksen (£9.2m) retain their starts after Sunday’s north London derby defeat.

Kelvin Davis has made four changes to the Saints side in what will be his only match in charge, with the south coast club reverting to a flat-back four.

Richarlison (£7.0m) is back on the left wing for Everton as Cenk Tosun (£6.6m) returns up front, with Rafael Benitez going ultra-defensive with a 5-4-1 at Goodison Park.

Jamie Vardy (£8.9m) is absent through injury as Leicester head to Craven Cottage, with Tom Cairney (£4.8m) dropping to the bench for the hosts.

Back to the fixture where we started this round-up, Sean Dyche has made five changes to his Burnley starting XI as James Tarkowski (£4.7m) returns in defence.

Burnley XI: Hart, Bardsley, Tarkowski, Mee, Taylor, Gudmundsson, Cork, Westwood, Brady, Barnes, Wood.

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Gomez, Van Dijk, Matip, Moreno, Henderson, Milner, Keita, Shaqiri, Sturridge, Origi.

Everton XI: Pickford, Coleman, Zouma, Mina, Digne, Gueye, Gomes, Lookman, Sigurdsson, Richarlison, Tosun.

Newcastle United XI: Dubravka, Yedlin, Fernandez, Schar, Lascelles, Manquillo, Ki, Diame, Atsu, Rondon, Murphy.

Fulham XI: Rico, Christie, Odoi, Mawson, Le Marchand, Kamara, Chambers, Seri, Sessegnon, Vietto, Mitrovic.

Leicester City XI: Schmeichel, Simpson, Morgan, Soyuncu, Chilwell, Mendy, Ndidi, Albrighton, Maddison, Diabete, Iheanacho.

Wolverhampton Wanderers XI: Rui Patricio, Bennett, Coady, Boly, Doherty, Moutinho, Saiss, Vinagre, Gibbs-White, Jota, Jimenez.

Chelsea XI: Arrizabalaga, Azpilicueta, Rudiger, Christensen, Alonso, Kante, Fabregas, Loftus-Cheek, Willian, Morata, Hazard.

Manchester United XI: De Gea, Dalot, Bailly, Rojo, Smalling, Darmian, Herrera, Matic, Lingard, Martial, Rashford.

Arsenal XI: Leno, Bellerin, Sokratis, Holding, Mustafi, Kolasinac, Guendouzi, Torreira, Ramsey, Iwobi, Aubameyang.

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Lloris, Trippier, Alderweireld, Foyth, Rose, Dier, Winks, Eriksen, Son, Lucas, Kane.

Southampton XI: McCarthy, Cedric, Yoshida, Stephens, Targett, Hojbjerg, Davis, Redmond, Ward-Prowse, Armstrong, Gabbiadini.

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7,029 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Astronautovic
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    How likely will sane play on the weekend? Do you think he will be rested?

    1. The 5% Team
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      The past matches of City against the big teams, they had Sterling-Aguero-Mahrez. But they had Mendy then as well, so things might have changed now.

      Think he will start and gets his rest during UCL

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I think both him & Sterling will start next gw.

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

        Thank you both for your opinion

    3. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Yes. He's played a lot of consecutive games including 2 in the international break.

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

        Thanks man

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

          No worries.

    4. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Due for a rest IMo

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

        Thank you

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

      Yes,i think he will get a rest.

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

    Why are some talking about Lacazette picking up a knock during the Man U game? Desperate for an update...

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      When he slid in for the own goal, but he was fine afterwards.

    2. aapoman
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Most likely he didn't since people around here are really considering him

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

      Nah, not that I noticed, just the goal mouth collision that resulted in the goal. Maybe some stiffness, nothing more i'd think.

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

      Looked a painful one - he clashed legs with a United def as he scored but he cracked on. Should be fine.

    5. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Bailly fell in his head, but seemed to be ok..

    6. tucaoneo
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Thank you guys. Appreciate it.

    7. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      For for the presser

  3. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    What to do here? 1FT 0ITB

    Ederson
    Alonso Robertson Doherty Digne
    Sterling Sane Son Richarlison Fraser
    Kane(C)

    Button WB Success Arnautovic

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

      Move Arnie on. Probably misses this weekend and injury prone.

      1. Athletic Nasherbo
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Who to?

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

    Fab
    Digne Robbo Alonso Duffy
    Salah Richa FAnderson Hazard
    Kane Arnie

    Subs: Button, WanB, Kenedy, Success,

    Arnie, Haz, Duffy to Auba, Camarasa, Belerin for -4?

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

    Little green arrow for me.

    Feels a little bit like Christmas.

    1. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Yep same here, top work, first one on 7 week por moi

  6. phace
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    A) Arnie & Salah -> Kane & F. Anderson(-4)
    or
    B) A) Arnie & Salah -> Kane & Martial (-4)
    or
    C) Arnie -> Wilson (no hit)

    If Martial, has to be tonight or I will get done by prices.

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

    Bottomed

    Everyone moving on Son and Lacazette? Wouldn't you say they are kinda rotation risks? Lacazette is like a regular off the bench player:/

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

      Lacazette has started the majority of games this season.

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Only against the top 4 teams. They both start in the "easier" fixtures.

      1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks

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

      Not goin near either at the minute. Might be worth a punt

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

        Son*

      2. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

  8. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Fabianski
    Robertson - Alonso - TAA
    Kenedy - Sterling - Hazard - Sane - Richarlison
    Arnie - Kane
    _____________________________________
    Hamer: Dunk, AWB, Success

    1FT, 0.4 ITB

    A) Arnie > Wilson (or other?)
    B) Arnie + Dunk > Wilson + Doherty (-4)

    Any opinions appreciated cheers guys

    1. AFC49
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      A

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers AFC

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

      A

      and also have you checked livefpl after autosubs update? ranks changed a bit

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers Ragabolly 🙂
        Yeah checked it thanks buddy, slight increase but still a green arrow, very pleased for this unflattering gameweek.

  9. sthelenslad92
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    I'm 0.4 over, who do I swap out:

    Ederson - Fabianski
    Bellerin - TAA - Digne - Doherty - AWB
    Sterling - Son - Richarlison - F Anderson - Fraser
    Kane - Lacazette - Wilson

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

      Son or Bellerin out.

      Or Fab or Ederson... No need for both. Drop to a 4.0 fodder.

    2. Rsforstar
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      A keeper to a 4.0

  10. Number 5
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    On wc

    Richy or Wilson

    Have Fraser

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

    RMWCT

    Fabianski
    TAA - Kola - Doherty
    Sterling - Sané - FAnderson - Richy
    Kane - Auba - Jimenez

    Hamer - Camarasa - AWB - Schindler

    Will Auba start?

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

    Anyone else notice on MOTD that Alonso was the furthest player forward in the first half?

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

      Notice this every week. Still no attacking points.

    2. The 5% Team
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Well that didn't really work out then...hopefully Sarri won't make any drastic changes

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

      I did. I’ve bigger fish to fry at the minute than transferring Alonso, so for now he stays

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

        I’ve bigger tofu to fry*

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

    Arnie replacement:

    A) Mitrovic
    B) Jimenez
    C) Chicharito.

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

      A

    2. Genji3lade
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      B imo

    3. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      A or b I am not sure

    4. Union_Jacks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      B)

      Mitro 4 yellows

    5. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      C

  14. Genji3lade
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Best Martial replacement? Thinking Anderson atm

    1. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Think Anderson a good shout for the next few

    2. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      He's fine. I'd keep.

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

      Anderson looks good

  15. ABCDEFC
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    A) Sane and Aubameyang
    B) Sterling and Lacazette

    1. sthelenslad92
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      B

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

        A

  16. Dilzy
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Hazard to?
    A) Martial
    B) Son

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldn't move Haz on for either of those, but if you must, then B

  17. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone feeling Perez for West Ham as an Arnie replacement?

    1. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Something about it I don't like. Is there a guarantee he starts with Hernandez around?

      Feel 2nd string strikers often feel like gems when the main man is out but don't work out like that...

      1. Connor's Calling
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        I’m with Andy here

        1. Connor's Calling
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          One bad game from being back on the bench maybe?

      2. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        I can't argue with that, and it's not like me to consider a 'step in' player like that and possibly playing second fiddle to chica, just feel he will do well in coming weeks, i likely won't make the move though.

        1. andy85wsm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Fixtures are great to be fair!

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

      I'm feeling Chicharito instead

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

      Chicharito of the two, surely.

      1. Digital-Real
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Is Chico going to be consistent?

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

          I don't know, but seems a surer starter than Perez. I'm not tempted by either really.

    4. Astronautovic
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Chicha or Perez is the question for me

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

        Of any West Ham players I'd prefer to fork out a bit more for Felipe Anderson.

  18. AFC49
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Patricio
    Doherty, Laporte, Alonso, Digne
    Salah, Sané, Richarlison, Murphy
    Kane, Wilson

    Button, Arnie*, AWB, Højbjerg

    1FT, 1.3 ITB

    A.) Salah > Sterling, Arnie > Auba (-4)
    B.) Salah > Eriksen, Arnie > Auba (-4)
    C.) Arnie > Jimenez/Mitro
    D.) Save

    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      A. Like it a lot.

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

    Should I WC this? Have already done Salah + Arnie -> Sterling + Kane for -4

    Fabs Hamer
    Alonso Robertson Doherty AWB Duffy
    Salah Richarlison F.Anderson Fraser Camarasa
    Arnie Auba Murray

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

      So many price rises, not sure if I can really afford to wait any longer or if I should hold onto my WC

    2. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Nah

      1. Connor's Calling
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Squad is fine. Moves look ok

        Save for a just before deadline and set uk for Jan / Feb

  20. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Arnie to ?

    A) Wilson
    B) Mitrovic
    C) Laca (-4)

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

      A

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

      B

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

      A

  21. TerryVenables
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Before price changes, Arnie >> (Have Jiminez)
    (A)Chicharito
    (B)Wilson
    (C)Mitroivc
    (D)Lacazette -4 (Salah > Sterling for funds)

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      D

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

      I'm close to pulling the trigger on D.
      My impression is that they start both Laza and Auba in the easier games which they pretty much only have now. Sterling also much more explosive than Salah.

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

        Not think Salah is a good captain choice against Bournemouth after being rested?

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

          Sure he is, can't fold you for holding. Would be a long term move for me, and will be priced out if i wait for next GW.

  22. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Kolasinac or Bellerin?

    1. Digital-Real
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Bellerin

    2. School of Poch
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Kolasinac for me

    3. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Bellerin

    4. InTommyWeTrust
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Bellerin imo

    5. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Bellerin.

  23. rambo.
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Chances martial plays this Saturday? Didn’t see the game

    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Unsure. Feel like we might need to hear from Jose...

  24. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Here are the options, which one would you Choose?

    A) arnie - > Jimenez
    B) arnie - > Mitrovic
    C) arnie and martial - > laca and 6.6 Mill midfielder {-4}

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

      Looking at C myself but probably wait for pressers

  25. BenDavies
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    As a Chelsea fan, who watches every game, I'm selling Hazard. He is extremely inconsistent which originally was why I didn't bring him in despite two early hauls against Bournemouth and Newcastle. His head is gone and he's not influencing the game as much as you'd want FPL-wise.

    Easy sell for me, especially with City next. The only question is to who?

    1. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Hmm. I was hoping to keep him.

      Fixtures after City seem ok

    2. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Look at fixtures after man city

  26. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone thinking about an Arsenal defender? Bellerin tempting me for some reason!

    Got Keane, Robertson and maybe Alonso as potential issues

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Nah, Arsenal attackers only.

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

      Do u think Keane will come back into the squad?

  27. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    15 gameweeks without a captain blank. Shame the rest of my picks are cack.

    Lacazette(c) for GW16 as it stands.

    Night all.

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

      Just like Munday! Great minds and all that .... 😉

    2. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Good effort

      Points on bench has been my biggest issue this year.

      Kamara this week, having played Diangana....urgh!

  28. School of Poch
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Fab/Hamer
    Alonso/Laporte/TAA/Doherty/WB
    Salah/Haz/FA/Rich/Fraser
    Kane/Arnie/Kamara

    1FT 0.2ITB

    A - Arnie > Wilson(or other 7.3 or less)
    B - Salah > Sterling/Sane(or other)
    C - Hazard > Sane(or other 11.0 or less)
    D - Salah/Arnie > Sane/Laca (-4)
    E - Salah/Arnie > Sterling/ Wilson( or other 8.7 or less)
    F - Hazard/Arnie > Sane/ Wilson(or other 8.7 or less)
    G - Something else?

    Basically are any of the (Salah/Hazard) > (Sterling/Sane) moves worth a -4 or is it worth waiting till after Chelsea fixture and doing for free

  29. Thunder Warrior
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Arni and Alonso to Auba and Kola for -4?

  30. Franfe98
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Please choose:

    A) Hazard and Arnie to Auba and Anderson
    B) Hazard and Arnie to Wilson and Sterling (already have Fraser)
    C) Salah and Arnie to Wilson and Sterling
    D) Salah and Arnie to Auba and Anderson

    Thanks