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Has Salah finally shaken off his bonus points repellant?

Mohamed Salah (£13.4m) might have finally shaken off his aversion to bonus points this season as his Fantasy Premier League form continues to impress.

The Egyptian has recorded ten additional points through bonus in the last seven matches, which is 83% of his total for this year. If he continues at this rate, he could eclipse his tally for last season.

In the 2017/18 campaign, Salah broke the all-time FPL total score for a season but still only managed to add 26 bonus points.

A high number of off-target shots and offsides, as well as the fact that he was tackled fairly often, were all contributing factors to Salah dropping down the bonus points charts.

However, Liverpool’s number one attacker seems to have made improvements in all of those areas in recent weeks, to the extent that he has been averaging 1.43 bonus points per match since Gameweek 16.

In fact, Salah’s 11-point haul against Brighton in Gameweek 22 was the first match in which he has produced only one goal and earned bonus.

It was, of course, a match-winning goal, which does raise bonus points, but he has scored in two 1-0 wins before the one at the Amex Stadium and earned no bonus in either of them.

Prior to that, Salah has had to score another or provide an assist to put himself into consideration for the extra points on offer.

So that means something must have changed in his underlying statistics to endear him to the bonus points system (BPS) more than last season. Fantasy Football Scout members can read on and see more of our analysis…

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2,375 Comments Post a Comment
  1. ScottyMaz12
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Who to prioritise selling here folks? 2FT, £0.7m ITB

    Guaita* (Speroni)
    TAA*, Doherty, Digne (Alonso, AWB)
    Son*, Hazard, Pogba, Anderson, Richarlison
    Rashford, Jimenez (Kane*)

    a) Son/Kane > Salah/Ings
    b) A + Guaita > Alisson (-4)
    c) A + TAA > VVD/Robbo/Shaw (-4)
    d) All four out for -8

    1. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      C with Robbo doesn't look that bad

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      B

      If Guaita is out you have no GK. Captain Salah. Bench TAA and play Alonso

      1. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Oh yeah that sounds better.

  2. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Best way to get Pogba? This is my team (1FT)

    Alonso - Robbo - TAA - Doherty- Wan-Biss
    Salah - Hazard - F. Anderson - Fraser- (Hojbjerg)
    Auba - Rashford - Jimenez

    I was thinking about doing TAA to Bednarek and F.Anderson to Pogba but I'm not sure it's a good idea for -4... Any thoughts appreciated.

    1. Lingard’s Shin Guards
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Think that’s the logical way but I agree, don’t think it’s worth a -4.

      You have Rashford so you can probably wait until you have 2 fts

  3. bjarnia87
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Foster or Fabianski?

    captain salah or pogba?

    1. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Salah is the safe option

    2. RealSocialDads
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Foster Salah

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Dis

  4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    #whufc Pellegrini sounding increasingly like he'd be happy for Arnautovic to leave.

    Says if he wanted to block an exit he could. He hasn't.

    Whatever the outcome he wants it sorted asap

    https://twitter.com/JackRosser_/status/1086027887814328324

  5. #FPLBhuna
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Gtg?

    fab
    robbo - pereira - doherty
    salah - sane(c) - hazard - pogba - siggy
    rashford - ings

    hamer - jiminez - bednarek - awb

    Strongly considering hazard > sterling(c) -4

    1. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Looks fine. Sterling doesn't seem to be at his best, but it could be rewarding

    2. WD27
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      If wolves and Leicester get a goal a piece with no defender involvement itl be a bad start

  6. WD27
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    GW27..
    By blanks does this mean they won't be featured in the game week? And is this certainly MCI EVE and who else most likely?

    Cheers

    1. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Best to read the previous article

      1. WD27
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I did briefly but wanted to clarify it

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

      Whatever fixture the winner of Spurs vs Chelsea league cup semi will blank

      1. WD27
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Ah great thanks and is city Everton already confirmed as not playing?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Unless City lose by 10 goals.

  7. Optic1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Does anyone actually know what's going on with Arnautovic?

    If he's definitely starting then I'll probably stick for one more week. If not he's out for Rashford.

    Cheers

    1. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I doubt he'll start

      1. Optic1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Yes, this is my concern.

    2. AllanM
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I believe the plan was to have the deal confirmed by tomorrow. If it isn’t I reckon he’ll be involved this weekend but it will be his last game.

  8. timlopez
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Which would you go for? Don't have any Liverpool defence.

    A) Fabianski + Doherty
    B) Allison + Jonny
    C) Fabianski + Matip

    Leaning towards B I think

  9. La vida FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Play AWB or take a -4?

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Play awb

    2. RealSocialDads
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Never -4 for a defender

      1. Arctic monkeys
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        How about Trent to Robertson ?

      2. Waylander
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        While this is the general rule it's possible it works out - just know that it's a risk.

      3. Boo Ya Ka Sha
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        i disagree with this rule. in most cases you'll never end up transferring that defender out and then you'll end losing points over time since you didn't just take a -4

  10. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Bench:
    A) Jiminez
    B) Pererya
    C) Rich

    Currently on A or C as getting rid of B next week so want to have him for one last nice home fixture :/

    1. Lingard’s Shin Guards
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I prefer benching b

    2. Jaok
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      B

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

      B. Have you still Moura to bench

    4. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Grrrrr

  11. Arctic_Orangutans
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    A.haz
    B.erik

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      C neither

      1. Arctic_Orangutans
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Not keen on either but I’ll get 3 games out of them instead of 2 (sky)

        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          You should state it's Sky when you ask because the points system is quite different to FPL.

          1. Arctic_Orangutans
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Soz pal I do apologise

            1. Arctic_Orangutans
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Can’t be much difference? Just opinion on who you think is best for next 3 games

              1. Epic Fail
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                Quite a bit different. Some defensive mids are great in Sky but terrible in FPL. Though I guess for this question it would be Hazard in both games for me.

                1. Arctic_Orangutans
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 2 months ago

                  Both options are attacking mids though?

                  All about goals & assists

                  Pretty straight forward regardless

                  I’m going hazard

                  1. Epic Fail
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 13 Years
                    5 years, 2 months ago

                    Aye, the defensive mids thing was just an example of how the game differs.

    2. Feed tha Sheep
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Hazard

  12. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Ederson (button)
    awb holebas doherty (taa lovren)
    salah haz pogba brooks romeu
    Rash auba (kamara)

    Which??
    A- taa -4 to robbo/shaw
    B- romeu -4 to 9.4 mid
    C- kamara -4 to 9.5 fwd
    D- romeu taa -8 to sane 4.9 def (or) sterling bednarek

  13. LosBlancos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Play Chambers(Tot) or TAA > Robertson (-4)?

    1. Waylander
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Safe = Play Chambers
      Maverick = Robertson

    2. European Bob
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Robertson is essential so take the hit, it'll pay off in time

  14. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Anything better than A or B or C, 2FT

    A, Son>Lamela/Moura & TAA >Robby

    B, Son>Sane (pep roulette) & TAA>Bednarek

    C, Son>Lamela & Doherty > Trippier (1.3 itb & hold a TAA until fit?)

    Fabs
    Digne, #Doherty# , Pereira
    Salah, Hazard, #Son#, Pogba, Anderson,
    Auba, Rashford,

    Button, AWB, #TAA# , Kamara

    1. Badluck Jonathan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      What’s up with Doherty?

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Nothing could do TAA to Doherty just seeing if my ideas are crazy or sane?

        1. Badluck Jonathan
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          B looks good. Don’t like A or C

          1. g40steve
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks for feedback, awaiting Poch presser. If Lamela is given Son forward role could be big points available?

  15. Jaok
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Gtg?
    Fab
    Toby Digne Doherty
    Sterling sane salah pogba richarlison
    Rashford Jimenez

    Steele awb kamara yoshida

    1. Optic1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Nice

  16. Optic1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Likely going to take a hit this week on Richarlison + Arnautovic > Fraser + Rashford. Would give me:

    Fabianski
    Kolasinac Doherty Digne
    Sterling Salah(c) Hazard Pogba Fraser
    Firmino Rashford

    Button Wan-Biss Bennett Success

    Couple weeks later do Kola > Gomez.

    Thoughts overall lads? Cheers

    1. Bruin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Rich is getting chances every week and should have scored two last week. I’d be nervous getting rid this week. Rich & Arnie could easily out score so would be very slow taking a hit

      1. Optic1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I won't make any changes if I know Arnautovic starts. That's a tough call though.

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

        How come Rich only 3 shots on target last 6. He has to return this week or that's 4 blanks in a row

  17. davies
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Will Richarlison drop in price before deadline?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Highly likely.

    2. Feed tha Sheep
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Think so

    3. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Going tonight I think

    4. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Yes...

  18. #FPLBhuna
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    HaZard > sterling(c) -4

    Whose with me

    1. Feed tha Sheep
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I’m still deciding which one to get you think sterling worth a -4?

      1. #FPLBhuna
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I think he is

        Don’t get the sterling could be benched for mahrez agenda just cause he didn’t get subbed lol

        Think he is a v good captain this week

    2. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      not worth it. If you must, do it for free next week

      1. #FPLBhuna
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Poor fixture next week

    3. Badluck Jonathan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      No way

  19. bennyp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    GTG?

    Guita* or Speroni
    Digne - Shaw - Kola - (Wan Bas - TAA*)
    Salah(c) - Haz - Martial - Deulofeu - (Camarasa)
    Auba - Firmino - Rashford

    0ft & 1.5itb. Hits to get out TAA/Guita, or stick & save?

    1. Badluck Jonathan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Nothing worth a -4 imo

      1. bennyp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Even though no keeper and TAA dropping?

  20. Phil's Stamps
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Snodgrass to Nasri for a -4?

    Could be a -0.2 swing if I wait until the next deadline.

    1. Jealous Viper
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      You seem keen so pull the trigger

    2. RealSocialDads
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I would prefer the 4 points, make it next week for free

  21. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Why no Auba in WC teams?
    Two good scores & he will destroy the whatever template is present?
    Rash & Auba is surely the front line?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Nothing wrong with Auba. Feel free to go with him.

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Had him before the rises 😉

    2. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I think the money you save between Auba and another consistent forward e.g. Jimenez or even a puntier Firmino, can be better invested in defence and midfield. For the moment it seems having a big hitter up front is not the way forward.

    3. Badluck Jonathan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Auba, Rash, Jim seems a popular front 3.

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I have Rash, Auba & AK47, with Salah, Haz, Pogba, Anderson & Son replacement

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

        Auba, Rash, Firmino here. Really liking those 3 for the next few

  22. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Already on a -4 but considering a -8...

    Fab
    Digne Doherty Bednarek
    Salah(c) Haz Pogba Nasri
    Auba Rash Kamara

    Bench: Hogg AWB Schindler
    6.9 ITB

    A) Hogg > Sterling for (another) hit and go 352
    B) Leave it and hope for the best

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A looks good.

      1. Moeda
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Agree - worth the hit.

  23. Jealous Viper
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Ings or mitro?

    1. Arctic monkeys
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Ings if you have to

    2. Moeda
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Neither

      1. Jealous Viper
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Not really an option unless I play Lowe or AWB

  24. fish66
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Fabianski
    Robertson | Alonso | Doherty | AWB
    Salah | Pogba | Hazard | Richarlison
    Aubameyang | Barnes

    Hamer | Holebas | Snodgrass | Success | 0.1ITB 2 FT

    Alonso & Barnes -> Lindelöf & Rashford for free is a no brainer?

  25. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    For how long is TAA out?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Knee injury - Expected back 24 Feb

    2. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Around a month

  26. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Aguero - yes or no?

    1. Jealous Viper
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      To do what exactly? If transfer in, more details are needed

      1. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Straight Kane replacement for free.

        Fabs
        Robbo luiz Doherty
        Salah sane rich pogba
        Jimenez rashford kane*

        Hamer Hojberg awb schindler

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I think Yes and he’s tempting me too as direct Kane replacement.

      1. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Auba seems more nailed but Chelsea and city in next 3 is putting me off.

        1. AllanM
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Looks the safest choice for premium Kane replacement. Capable of returns in tough fixtures just not a captain option.

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

      Will he start? Jesus scoring run has scared me off. At the min NO

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

      I don’t think he’ll start unless Pep goes 2 up top.

  27. Kabayan
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Which one guys? (for -4)
    A. TAA to VVD (have Robertson)
    B. Snodgrass to Sane

    Bench : Camarasa, Snodgrass, AWB/TAA

    1. AllanM
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Not A. I assume you’ve replaced Kane with the FT. If Sané is to replace Jiménez or Richarlison in the starting lineup not sure it’s a significant enough improvement to justify hit.

  28. Kasper the ghost keeper
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Go Richarlison -> Alli (-4) for a pint?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Lager?

      1. Kasper the ghost keeper
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Guinness

    2. Kasper the ghost keeper
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Punt even

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

      I personally wanna see spurs line up before i take a punt. Looks like rich price gonna drop tonight so that might sway your decision

      1. AllanM
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Then it’s not a punt

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

      Would not do it myself

  29. davies
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on these moves?

    Kane Alonso Richarlison Kamara > Auba Digne Moura Rashford (-12)

    Yes I know it might seem crazy but will be priced out next week if Richarlison drops in price

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Richo haul guaranteed.

      1. UpAndAway
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Need Richo to do something. The longer he goes without returns, the harder it is to keep him.

    2. European Bob
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Bold move, what's your rank? Got the wildcard handy?

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

      Depends on rest of team. Kane > rash makes sense. Not sure about -12 though

    4. Badluck Jonathan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Don’t fancy it. No problem being priced out - just get some1 cheaper than Moura. He’s a questionable pick anyway

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

      Just don’t see it

  30. European Bob
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    A) Kane to Aubameyang and play Bennett

    Or

    B) Kane and Kante to Sane and Jiminez for -4

    Thanks

    1. bennyp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A