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Liverpool front three reunite for Manchester United test

Liverpool’s first-choice front three reunite for their first Premier League start together since Gameweek 14 today.

Mohamed Salah (£13.0m), Roberto Firmino (£9.2m) and Sadio Mané (£9.6m) are named in the most advanced roles in a 4-3-3 formation for the Reds as they host Manchester United.

Interestingly, Nathaniel Clyne (£4.6m) gets his first Premier League start since May 2017 and will almost certainly earn a place on the radars of many Fantasy managers given the current injury problems in defence at Anfield.

James Milner (£5.6m) is ruled out of the match with a muscle problem, with Jurgen Klopp selecting Georginio Wijnaldum (£5.5m), Naby Keita (£7.2m) and Fabinho (£5.5m) in central midfield.

“(Milner) felt his muscle a little bit so we cannot take the risk.” – Jurgen Klopp

Meanwhile, Paul Pogba (£7.8m) is left on the bench once again for Manchester United, with Jose Mourinho refusing to address the subject in his pre-match press conference.

He was also reticent to divulge what formation the Red Devils were playing too, giving just a one-word answer when asked if he had gone for a back-four or back-five at Anfield.

“No.” – Jose Mourinho

Continuing the theme of Mourinho keeping his cards close to his chest, no fewer than four of the defenders named in the starting line-up had yellow or red flags attached to them heading into Gameweek 17, including Victor Lindelöf (£4.8m) who returns after a three Gameweek absence.

Chris Smalling (£5.7m) was named in the side but had to pull out with an injury in the warm-up and was replaced by Eric Bailly (£5.0m).

Liverpool XI: Alisson; Robertson, Lovren, van Dijk, Clyne; Wijnaldum, Keita, Fabinho; Firmino, Salah, Mané.

Manchester United XI: De Gea; Darmian, Bailly, Lindelöf, Dalot; Lingard, Herrera, Matic, Young; Lukaku, Rashford.

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1,562 Comments Post a Comment
  1. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Come on Salah and Robertson...bring in some much needed points!

    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      This! Put those Haz owners back in their place!

      1. GoonerSteve
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        This, apart from the Hazard bit, he was my captain.

        Go on Salah and Robertson though!

        1. Les Bleus
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          😀

  2. Dannyb
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Come on Rashford.

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

    After a 'mare of a GW only have Robbo left, but will try and watch this Liverpool v Man Utd game without my FPL blinkers on... probably a bad game to start watching football for football's sake.

  4. MTPockets
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Auba bandwagon went well then

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        They made a lot of money.

        1. MTPockets
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Which can now be applied to a better investment. Clever

        2. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Should have known better than to trust Arsenal.

      2. F4L
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Lovren brace please

      3. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Think regardless of fixtures I might do:

        Fraser > Hazard
        Aubameyang > Jimenez

        Can't stand what sho-horning in Aubameyang has done to my team.

        Thoughts?

        1. GoonerSteve
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Ive got Hazard and Jimenez and both seem viable season keepers.

          1. GoonerSteve
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Then again I also have Fraser and Aubameyang currently!

      4. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        How was Alonso ?

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          average as per usual. Unlucky not to bag a goal though

        2. Rainer
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Poor defensively but was a bit more attacking than previous weeks.

          He's a bank waiting to be open but you know the risks if selling.

        3. GoonerSteve
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Frustrating as they were comfortably winning and he nearly scored (hit post) but then they conceded instead minutes later which totally changed the rest of the game.

      5. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        78 all out. Keep quiet Mo.

        1. XabiAlonso
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Keep quiet TC

          1. XabiAlonso
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            😉

        2. GoonerSteve
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          63 with Robertson and Salah playing. Tear it up Mo!

      6. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Score predictions?

        Can see it being a filthy 0-0.

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          3-1

          1. XabiAlonso
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Good shout

        2. XabiAlonso
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          4-1

        3. fedolefan
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          0-1. Jose to show empty pockets in the center of the pitch at FT.

          1. XabiAlonso
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            To do his elephant impression?

            1. fedolefan
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              Wouldn't be surprised.

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

          2-0

      7. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Lovren auditioning for my team

        How long is Trent out for? Clyne could be an option?

        1. Dr Van Nostrand
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Loren has ongoing back issues he won't start every match

          1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Oh that's unfortunate. Will look elsewhere thanks

      8. Dr Van Nostrand
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        That's far and away Liverpool's best front 6 together for the first time all season

        1. Top Lad Dakes.
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Nah shaq missing

          1. Dr Van Nostrand
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Personally think Shaq is more suited out wide than at AM

            1. Rsforstar
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              i agree. but most pool fan like him as no 8

              1. Dr Van Nostrand
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 3 months ago

                In a 4-4-2 but for a 4-3-3 Keita Fabs and Gini work best

          2. Rsforstar
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            hendo*

            1. Dr Van Nostrand
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              Hendo is meh best suited as a squad player. Keita and Fabs bring so much more

      9. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Keep quiet Mo.

        Do bits, Andy Robbo!

      10. SoShy
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Love how Sky sports cut off the build up to you'll never walk alone

        1. Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          They have adverts to show.

      11. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Late to the party however please let me do this.

        Hazaaaarrd juhuuuuuu

        You genius!!!

        Exploding when everyone sold you besides loyal fans
        Juhuuuuuu

        Ceeeleebratioooon

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Everyone let's sing it.
          Ce-le-bration !!! Check the song it's marvelous...

          Practically has Eden in the lyrics 😉

        2. Differentiator
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          34% total ownership matey :/

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Not in top 10k mate 😉 everyone important looks sold him

            1. Mysterion
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              It's even higher in top 10k, 43%

          2. tisza
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            40% top5k

      12. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Hazard capper, Kane & Salah owner ... coming on Mo 🙂

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Genius!!!

      13. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Missed arsenal game, how was Laca when he came on at HT?

      14. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        28 points on the bench. Great week!

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

          ...to have played bench boost.

        2. el polako
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          17 here, feel your pain.

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Who?

            1. el polako
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              Camarasa, AWB and Balbuena.

              1. FPL Daniel
                • 14 Years
                5 years, 3 months ago

                Unlucky

      15. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Phil Jones not playing... Not good for Salah owners

        1. bigwig
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Until you see that Lindelof is playing...

      16. Differentiator
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Cmon Lukaku and Bailly. Take me to 80 pts!

      17. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Lukaku goal disallowed

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Nowhere near it 😆

        2. Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Specsavers

          1. el polako
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            He's already been there.

        3. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          He was nowhere near touching it.
          Are you surprised when you get stick ?

        4. tisza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Didn't touch it:)

        5. tisza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Ha looked like mane pushed lukaku into offside position 🙂

          1. el polako
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Mane must be stronger than he looks then.

      18. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        😮

      19. MTPockets
          5 years, 3 months ago

          What was Hazard's injury?
          (just going by flashscore commentary that injured)

          1. Chenku╰☆╮
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Ask dale stepjeu

            1. Chenku╰☆╮
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              Stephens

        • Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Christ almighty...

        • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Robbo on free kicks?

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

          Not great goal keeping

        • Fred54
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Firm SOT, Salah roll over in box.

        • Fred54
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Rashford SOT.

        • BON
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Hopefully Liverpool perform better than Southampton did. Salah to punish the non-owners!!!

        • Bubz
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Great atmosphere

        • Fred54
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          I take it back, this might be an exciting game after all.

          1. Mysterion
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Because United suck now, there is no bus to park