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Liverpool’s patched-up defence exposed as Leicester excel at Anfield

Having beaten Manchester City and Chelsea in December, Leicester City came close to adding another “big six” scalp to their collection after putting in an excellent shift at Anfield on Wednesday – and leaving owners of most Liverpool assets frustrated as a result.

We recap the main Fantasy talking points as Liverpool’s seven-match winning run at Anfield came to an end.

Liverpool 1-1 Leicester City

  • Goals: Sadio Mane (£9.5m) | Harry Maguire (£5.4m)
  • Assists: None | Ben Chilwell (£5.0m)

One-nil up after three minutes and having gone close to extending their lead soon after, it looked like business as usual for Liverpool on Wednesday evening as they attempted to capitalise on Manchester City’s shock defeat at Newcastle the night before.

Sadio Mane (£9.5m) curled the Reds ahead with the first attack of the game and nodded a headed chance wide three minutes later, with Roberto Firmino (£9.3m) also testing Kasper Schmeichel (£5.0m) as Jurgen Klopp’s side exerted some early pressure.

The match took a curious turn thereafter, however, with Leicester growing ever more confident and threatening to turn an exercise in damage limitation into a title-jeopardising away victory with a superb all-round display.

The Foxes are perhaps the most unfathomable team in the Premier League, capable of delivering some truly inept or tedious displays one week (Cardiff and Southampton at home in Gameweeks 20 and 22) and then a coupon-busting performance the next (Chelsea and Everton away in Gameweeks 18 and 21, Manchester City in Gameweek 19).

Claude Puel’s side were again brilliant at Anfield on Wednesday night, restricting Liverpool to just one shot on target after that opening six-minute blitz and not allowing their hosts (at least, in Opta’s eyes) a single “big chance” in the entire game.

Despite a joint-best eight touches in the Leicester area, this was perhaps as quiet as Mohamed Salah (£13.6m) has been in a league game this season, with both of his attempts on goal (one a poor free-kick) being blocked.

Ben Chilwell (£5.0m) and Harry Maguire (£5.4m) were superb in dealing with the Egyptian as he attempted to find space in the channel between the two, with Leicester’s defensive display in general back to the usual levels after the 4-3 defeat at Wolves in Gameweek 23.

The Foxes conceded four “big chances” in that harum-scarum anomaly of a match at Molineux – as many as they allowed in total in the other five matches contested in Gameweeks 19-24.

Liverpool’s defence, on the other hand, was far from convincing.

Maguire was left unmarked to stroke home a Chilwell header just before half-time but Leicester should already have been level 20 minutes earlier: James Maddison (£6.7m) heading a glorious chance wide after Alisson (£6.0m), not for the first time on the night, caused Liverpool hearts to flutter with some high-risk distribution.

Leicester’s attacking ambition – and Liverpool’s defensive disarray – continued after the break, with Maddison unable to pick out a team-mate from inside the six-yard box, Chilwell flashing an excellent cross past a throng of bodies and Demarai Gray (£5.4m) wasting a very promising counter-attack when failing to find an unmarked Maddison in the Reds’ area.

Maguire’s prominence at set plays continued, too, as he almost forced Firmino to put the ball into his own net with a header back across goal.

The Reds haven’t become a bad team at the back overnight but the injury crisis at right-back was evidently an issue on Wednesday, while Joel Matip (£4.9m) and Virgil van Dijk (£6.5m), though individually competent, don’t seem to have a great positional understanding when paired together.

As indicated in the last two Gameweeks, the clean sheet prospects for the likes of van Dijk and Andrew Robertson (£6.8m) appear to be adversely affected until reinforcements arrive from the treatment table.

Dejan Lovren (£4.9m) was, at least, fit enough for a place on the bench on Wednesday so could come into the reckoning at the London Stadium in Gameweek 25.

Jordan Henderson (£5.3m) was given the nod at right-back in the absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.2m), Joe Gomez (£4.9m) and even James Milner (£5.6m) and Leicester found a lot of joy down their left flank as they clearly targeted the out-of-position England midfielder.

Klopp said of Henderson’s display:

It was [a] good [performance]. We had to find a solution. We thought about Rafa Camacho as well; he played there in training because Hendo couldn’t train the whole week. Then in the end, I made the decision for rather more defensive aspect and his experience in that position because they go for it on that side.

Chilwell is usually really involved in the offensive play, overlapping constantly and stuff like that, so I didn’t want to give Rafa in his first game in that position such a big task. That’s why we decided on Hendo and he did really well, really well, and all good from that point of view.

The Liverpool manager offered a variety of reasons for his side’s below-par performance, adding:

We spoke about [the 11-day break] before the game, we didn’t have games in that time but the problem was that we had a lot of different things. Little injuries, because they didn’t take longer than ten days, but they couldn’t train properly, then illness [for] two or three players, which doesn’t help as well.

We knew before it would be really difficult and then it started snowing and that made it no easier. The snow is actually not a problem, the only problem is if it stays on the pitch and that was actually the case. You saw that the ball didn’t roll, really, and if you then have the ball pretty much for 70 or 80 per cent of the time then it makes life really uncomfortable.

In the last third it was possible with the way Leicester defend that we [could] play in between the lines, which is what we did around the first goal. Immediately we had similar situations where we didn’t get the last ball or the last pass was not perfect, but we had these situations. But to break down a side who defend like Leicester did you have to accelerate and to speed up in decisive areas. Sometimes we didn’t do it, I don’t know exactly why, and sometimes we couldn’t do it because it was difficult; you have to control the ball and pass through a really compact defending formation.

Mane was perhaps the pick of Liverpool’s players, succeeding where Salah couldn’t in breaking in between the Leicester lines and causing the Foxes’ defence to foul him on several occasions.

Xherdan Shaqiri (£7.1m) disappointed on his return to the starting XI but owners of Liverpool’s attacking assets may have a more fruitful evening on Monday when they take on an injury-hit West Ham side who have shipped five goals in the last two Gameweeks: the possibility of Salah or Shaqiri up against deputy left-back Arthur Masuaku (£4.3m) is particularly mouth-watering.

For those wondering why Robertson wasn’t given an assist for his role in Mane’s goal, FPL stipulated that the Scottish defender’s pass was clearly meant for Firmino, with the deflection off a Leicester player changing its intended destination and carrying it to Mane.

Puel offered the following reflections on the match:

I think we suffered a little too much at the beginning, it was difficult to recover the ball.

We changed the system a little to try to have more possibility to recover the ball and start better when we do. After, we had good chances with [James] Maddison and got a goal just before half-time. It was the right moment, of course.

We started the second half with fantastic feeling, good quality, good pressing, good work and quality on the pitch. It was perfect. We had fantastic chances and I think we need to be more clinical in these moments.

We kept a good structure and worked hard on the pitch to recover the ball, to start well under pressure and under strong pressing we kept our calm all the time. We played a fantastic defensive game and with the quality to start with the ball after recovering.

Liverpool XI: (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Henderson, Matip, van Dijk, Robertson; Wijnaldum, Keita (Fabinho 72′); Firmino (Sturridge 82′), Shaqiri (Lallana 72′), Mane; Salah.

Leicester City XI (4-2-3-1): Schmeichel; Pereira, Maguire, Evans, Chilwell; Ndidi, Mendy; Gray (Okazaki 84′), Maddison (Choudhury 75′), Albrighton; Vardy (Iheanacho 90′).

765 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Goat
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Captain Poll?

    A) Aguero
    B) Sane
    C) Sterling
    D) Salah
    E) Hazard

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

      D

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

        I own ABCD

    2. Teror
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Not going to entertain the thought of Hazard after last night's display. Higuain has consistently proved himself to be utterly pony so fear he will hinder Haz. Only own Sane and Salah on that list and considering how rarely Salah blanks I think it'll have to be him, just to be on the safe side.

    3. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      tempted to captain C

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

        What's he done lately? 2 PB touches vs Newcastle

    4. TAArt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      sane

    5. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Sane

  2. i am jose mourinho
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Posting for the 100th time. Will taa play ot not ?

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

      Don't think Klopp or Liverpool physios post on here

    2. Teror
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Possibly. He's supposed to be back but I think it's safe to assume he'll start from the bench.

    3. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      with Milner likely back, can't see Klopp risk him if he's not 100%

    4. TwiggsJameson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I doubt it.

    5. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Don't think Taa will be back the weekend. When he's due back he'll start on the bench. He never started on the bench last night so make of it what you will.

  3. Iggypop
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Keeping Hazard and rolling a FT, only have Richy on DGW. the Hazard to Sane move looks great but this is 100% last game!

    1. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I've done the hazard > sane move already. Chelsea players are not playing for the manager and hazard wants a move at the end of the season.

  4. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    When you take a step back and look at the table, it’s astounding where wolves are at this stage

    With their fixture list, and the bargains on their books, a treble up looks very viable for the run in

    Doherty, Jota, Jiminez probably the prime picks

    Lots of value ultra cheap defenders too with Bennett & Jonny

    1. Goat
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      And Moutinho recently

    2. Teror
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I've currently got Jimi and Doherty. Considering doing Lindelof > Bennet this week or Richarlison > Jota/Moutinho next week. But I don't know. The only teams I've tripled up on this season have been Liverpool and City. With City I did it at the worst possible time (Palace loss) and it really affected my rank. Tripling up on any team is a risk because if they lose and underperform that has a real affect on your GW performance. A team like Wolves can beat Tottenham away but lose to Brighton at home the next week. It's very risky.

    3. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Bringing Jonny in, albeit might not play him this week. Double up with Doherty for NEW, bou, hud, CAR.

      Bored of this season now so I am going to take some risks.

  5. Teror
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Assuming Salah and Robertson are must-own Liverpool players, who is the best option for our third Liverpool slot?

    I've currently got TAA. Most have Firmino or Mane. Is it worth ditching TAA so I can do Haz > Mane or Kamara > Firmino? I'm reluctant to get rid because TAA has the best PPG ratio of the three and costs far less. Furthermore Son and Lacazette are worthwhile alternatives to Mane and Firmino.

  6. Mattdrid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Morning All, current rank 10.6k, good(ish) squad (should be linked from profile) but have a really poor team for next gw, thinking about using free hit?

    Is it a waste?

    1. Teror
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yes. Mega waste. Free hit is literally the best chip. There were major jumps last season when the blank game weeks came around in the spring.

    2. Fantasyamateur
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Your wildcard for GW22 was a waste if you didn't manage to plan better than thinking of using FH in the first DGW of the season (which only contains one extra match)

      1. Mattdrid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Wildcarded gw 16, just looked at team again, may be not so bad if injured players play.

        1. Fantasyamateur
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/172222/event/23

          Your team disagrees with you. The wildcard was even for GW23, so even worse planning lol.

          1. Mattdrid
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Ha ha sorry, just realised that’s not my team linked! Similar rank though! It’s here, will update profile:

            https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/1126652/history

    3. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Ridiculous waste

  7. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    So do you guys who sold Auba (for a hit) think he's gonna blank against City or have you done it just because you're hoping that Aguero will reward you and get more points in double gameweek?

    1. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Haven't sold yet, but will do before price changes (strictly short-term). I'd answer yes to both of those questions.

  8. steven8991
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Captain:

    A. Sane
    B. Aguero
    C. Salah
    D. Son

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Gotta be A or B

    2. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      One of the Citizens. That why you've bought them, no?

    3. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A/ looks the sensible choice.

  9. Ten Season Wonder
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    In the wake of MCY's average form of late, and lack of clean sheets, Is anyone else considering just playing the game as if MCY & EVE don't have a DGW this week?

    With that I mean avoiding hits to bring in the likes of Laporte and Ederson.

    I currently own Sane, but I am not rushing out to stockpile my team of MCY & EVE players that's for sure

    1. Goat
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Have same and Rich. Think I’ll get Sterling for Hazard too though

    2. George James
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Form of late? Probably best to look a bit beyond just the last game. They will score 3/4 goals over next 2 games IMO. Sane could be enough but 2 attackers could be gold.

      Thoughts on my team below appreciated mate

      1. Ten Season Wonder
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        It's so tough to know whos going to play both though. Hence why I mentioned Ederson & Laporte.

        But they are bt no means guaranteed two CS either

    3. MTPockets
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Before Newcastle they had scored 11 goals in 4 PL games.
        I think the form argument is being exaggerated

      • stuzig
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yep. I'm on Sane only. Too much rotation risk and not enough clean sheet potential to lose points on transfers or use a chip to get more in IMO

      • Do I Not Like Orange
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I won't take hits, but I think it's pretty low-risk to do Auba > Kun this GW.

        1. JammySprat
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah I'm considering Auba>Kun for 1/2 weeks but memories of Kane Vs Cardiff are making me doubt short term move plus Jesus likely to start arsenal game

        2. Shineonme
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I'm thinking the same. But I'd have to do Aub > Kun for a hit plus taking another hit to bring Aub back for gw 26 or 27. I think I might just stick to captaining Sane and ride it out. Just hope Kun only starts the one game.

      • Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I currently have Sané and Laporte and weighing up my options whether to go for another for Haz or not - see below - your opinion would be good!

        1. JammySprat
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Keep Haz his stats are good, eye test good and good fixture

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Trouble is we’ve been saying this ahead of plum fixtures for weeks now with nothing to show but good stats...

          2. Ten Season Wonder
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Eye test is not enough.

          3. JammySprat
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Think it's pretty crazy to spend a transfer removing one of the best players in the league, even if his team is crap he could still score and is on pens

          4. Shineonme
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            I have hazard and been saying the same for 4 weeks now. I think the Chelsea players are not putting 100% in for the manager. Hazard wants out at the end of the season also and it shows I'm afraid. Last night was the last straw. I just did hazard > Sane. If hazard does well against hudd so be it I can't hold on to him hoping every week this is the week.

            1. JammySprat
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Fair enough, I am going to keep at least until wildcard and hope for the best. Provided he plays Sane is obviously a better option this GW

        2. Ten Season Wonder
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I would ditch Haz in a heartbeat.

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            I’m so fed up with him it’s unreal but he is the ultimate troll and HUD is possibly the best opportunity he will have!

      • FredrikH
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Same exact thninking here. Only Sane as dgw cover and feeling just fine about it. Conciderg martial to Rich as my FT but also has Pogba Fabianski and Digne to worry about so might have to priority fielding 11 first.

        1. Ten Season Wonder
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I have Dele still that needs ditching, but I find myself wanting Sonny more than any MCY mid

    4. George James
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Best move? 2 FT 1.7m ITB

      A) Anderson >> Son (Save FT)
      B) Anderson + Alonso >> KDB + 5.7m def (who?)

      Rest of team

      McCarthy
      Alonso • Doherty • Robertson
      Salah • Rich • Sane • Anderson • Pogba
      Rash • Firmino

      Guatia / AWB / Bennet / Kamara

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        A looks good to me mate

      2. Ten Season Wonder
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        A.

        (alonso should return to the side this weekend)

      3. JammySprat
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        A

      4. Kuzser
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thinking about A myself, but look at Anderson's fixtures after Liverpool! He also has very nice bgw games

      5. Shineonme
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Kola

    5. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Morning all!
      Need to pick myself back up again after a shocker
      Just can’t make my mind up:

      A) Haz, Wilson > Sterling, Rondon/ Ings (Double MCI mids)
      B) Haz, Wilson > JWP, Kun (take a punt on Kun playing enough mins)
      C) Haz, Wilson > Son, Jimi +2.3itb (don't double down on MCI)
      D) Hamer, Wilson > Boruc, Jimi (keep Haz for HUD)

      1FT 0.2itb
      Fab, Hamer*
      Robbo, Laporte, Luiz, Doherty, AWB
      Salah, Sané, Haz*, Pogba, Jota
      Rash, Wilson*, Kamara

      Advice appreciated!

      1. BOOM XHAKALACA
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I wouldn't sell Hazard before Hud, so probably D. You already have Sane and Laporte, so no need to get another player you will have to get rid of soon

      2. Ten Season Wonder
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I would bring in one MCY player.

        But I like B tbh. as JWP is in great form

        1. Don Kloppeone
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          You mean being in one more (I already have Sané and Laporte)?

          Yeh I’ve had my eye on JWP for a little while. He’s looking great value

    6. FDMS All Starz
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Which option is better for after the Blank GW27?

      A) Dsilva - Auba - Jota

      Or

      B) Sane - Lacazette - Richarlison

      1. JammySprat
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Depends on Mendy, probably a

    7. Fantasyamateur
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Ok, in need of some advice here boys! Have this squad available:

      Alisson
      AWB - Robertson - Doherty
      Salah - Pogba - Richarlison - Hazard
      Jimenez - Auba - Rashford

      Bench: Button, Camarasa, Digne, Yoshida

      2FT and 1.2M ITB

      Alternatives:
      A: Aubameyang and Camarasa to Llorente and Sterling/Sanè
      B: Aubameyang and Digne to Agüero and Laporte.
      C: Any other ideas to implement more DGWers?

      Leaning towards B as it would make it easier to make transfers post GW 25 with Son for Hazard and Auba for Agüero.. But not sure about Agüeros gametime for GW25.. Yuk..

      1. Simmoo
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Why are you so desperate to get rid of Aubameyang? I know they have City but they aren't great at the back, and then the fixtures are great.

        Your team is great for this week, possibly Hazard to Sterling or Sane, or even Digne to another Everton defender?

    8. BOOM XHAKALACA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Am I mad not having any City players for DGW?

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        It's bold, I'll give you that
        I think they will come out primed - the only risk is the rotation roulette but I think you should at least have one attacking player personally

        1. BOOM XHAKALACA
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah, that's the thing. I have 2 FTs, but would have to use both to get a City player (unless I sell Hazard, but want to keep him for Hud)

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Yeh I hear you. It’s v tough knowing what to do now given CHE and MCI poor shows

            What do you think re mine above?

            1. BOOM XHAKALACA
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Replied above

      2. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah

      3. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I'll be playing Kun David and Leroy with Pickford my only Toffee. I think my Citeh players should get over 90 mins if I'm lucky so am quite hopeful.....Kun (c).

        I don't deem it desirable to replace Digne with another Toffee so have bought in Holebas.

      4. Arteta
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Maybe. I'm getting them just for pure excitement and I also ain't got much to lose to be honest.

      5. Ten Season Wonder
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I would certainly like to have Sane.

      6. Ynwalfc
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I’m not too fussed. All the players you bring in won’t be playing in GW27 so you’ll hafto transfer out to make a decent team. I just have Richarlison and brought in Son this week

      7. Shineonme
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Imo yes

    9. Blanka
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Anyone using triple captain? Is now a good time to use, or wait it out?

      Have all my chips.

      1. JBG
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Wait it out... No good candidates for this GW, unless you wanna be brave and try your luck on a Man City player.

    10. The Mighty Whites
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      2FT, 0.4 ITB:

      Allison, Hamer

      Robertson, Doherty, Keane, AWB, Holebas

      Salah, Sane, Pogba, Richarlison, Stephens

      Aubameyang, Rashford, Jimenez

      1. Teror
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Cool

        1. tibollom
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          amazing

    11. Shatner's Bassoon
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      What a car crash gameweek!

      Fabianski and Pogba possibly injured... Digne.... Hazard blanking again... Alonso dropped.

      Must. Not. Wildcard.

      1. Blanka
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Fabianski?

        1. Shatner's Bassoon
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Think he went down with a nasty looking injury and was talk of needing the stretcher...?

          He battled on but immediately conceded two goals :/

        2. JBG
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          He was down with a injury scare during the last match, but I doubt he's out for GW25, same with Pogba tbh.

          1. Shatner's Bassoon
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            More worried about Pogba tbh. Gone for a scan apparently (although nothing official).

      2. TAArt
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        do it you'll feel so much better 😉

    12. stuzig
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Who to start this week?
      A) Ings (Burnley a)
      B) Fraser (Cardiff a)
      C) AWB (Fulham h)

      1. JammySprat
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        All viable! B C A

      2. GREEN IS GOOD
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Fraser

    13. danishdynamite
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I'm increasing coming round to the idea that going all-in this week with 3 MCY attackers is a big differential with regard to what the FFS crowd are doing.

      I'm also less concerned about gw27 than I am 31: there really aren't many juicy fixtures in 27 so I'm happy enough benching a city asset or two (and enjoying their 28-30 run) and using FT's from here on to get ready for 31

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I like the look of Auba (c)

        Also think Pereira or Slabhead from Leicester are set for big things, Newcastle defence same - good defences to have while Liverpool & Utd play each other that week

        Lots of points still up for grabs in GW27 - City will be in the thick of it at that stage with league cup final, champions league, FA Cup & lord knows what else

        1. Shatner's Bassoon
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Auba, Pereira, Lascelles on my hit-list for 26/27.

          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            I’ve Ederson so looking at Dubravka swap in GW26 - toon have lovely fixs

            Pereira looks a must have with that fixture list & form

            1. Shatner's Bassoon
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              I'd do same if I had Ederson - Dubravka's a great pick, just a tad overpriced for me this year.

              Hoping Lasc has a word with his mate Schar about goalscoring!

              1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                • 14 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Yep for sure Lascelles is also on watchlist - he can score goals, has proved it in the past, and is quite cheap and nailed

                5.0 for dubravka is a pain but I’ll chalk it down to increased TV & hope for the best

          2. danishdynamite
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Will be getting Pwrreira, he was always pencilled in for Digne in 27

    14. waitinginthelonggrass
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Digne and Hazard to Laporte and Sterling?

      No hit. Have Sané and Richarlison

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Sounds good

        1. waitinginthelonggrass
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks

      2. Shineonme
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        That's a good move and your team could score big in gw 25. Don't think many players will have more than 3 dgw players .

    15. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I really want to do Hazard to Sterling, however I know for a fact Hazard will score a hat trick if I sell him. Tricky one.

      1. waitinginthelonggrass
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        There’s your answer!

        1. Bubz
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          But if I keep him, he will blank. Tricky one.

          1. waitinginthelonggrass
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Keep him as I am getting Sterling in for him and would prefer Haz not to score a hattie then!

      2. danishdynamite
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Do it

      3. Holteenderinthesky
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        If you lose Hazard at home to Huddersfield your mad. All because Sterling might play two games against much better opposition.

        1. Bubz
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Everton and Arsenal are rubbish

        2. danishdynamite
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Chelsea are clearly in all sorts of bother, and have had plenty of games where they should have smashed it yet havent

          Admittedly, one could say the same about City the last week, but the idea that Arsenal and Everton have strong defences is ..... fanciful

      4. Shineonme
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        We've all all been saying that for weeks. Hazards had to many chances. Imagine keeping him and he blanks against hudd. He'll drop 0.3 in price between gw 25 & 27

    16. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Etheridge (Fab)
      TAA Robbo Doherty (AWB Digne)
      Salah Sterling Pogba Jota (Hoij)
      Auba Rash jimi

      Got 1 Ft and 2m in the bank to spend. Best option of these?

      A) pogba to sane hokey cokey
      B) Jota and fab to Son and boruc - 4
      C) fabianski to ederson

      1. waitinginthelonggrass
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        C for me. Can get Fab back in after DGW then if you want. Not a fan of hits and wouldn’t take out Pog

        1. We Will Klopp you
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers

      2. Holteenderinthesky
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I'm guessing you have only just brought Jota in so why would you lose him after 1 game?.

        Ederson might be injured.

        So the Pogba to Sane. But id wait to see injury news on Pogba. Also depends how much value you lose by selling Pogba

        1. We Will Klopp you
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I had wanted son in truth but had no faith in Anderson so had to make a move but was uncertain if son would start. That combined with having 3 wolves players making me a bit uneasy is tempting me to just get son. Jota will score well with those fixtures but son has been menacing this season.

          Ah, wasn't aware of that, thanks.

          I quite like that, could also do TC sane and then switch back for gw26 as I have a settled side. I got pogba for 7.9m, sp 8.3, so id lose 0.4m if I sold him.

    17. Shatner's Bassoon
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Pretty simple one:

      Captain Sterling or Sane?

      1. JBG
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        If it's only between them, Sane. Sterling has been poor lately.

        1. Shatner's Bassoon
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          And don't I know it.

          Fair comment, cheers.

      2. Kuzser
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I'm going with Sane. Feel mahrez will start vs eve

      3. We Will Klopp you
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        If mendy isn't fit, I'd go sane personally

    18. Champions united
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Digne+quaner>vvd+lorente
      Have 2 FT
      Kepping haz for 1 more week then wll bring auba

    19. Taegugk Warrior
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Any update about pogba injury..?

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Sent for scans today, press conference tomorrow

        I’d say he misses Leicester but hopefully back for Fulham or Liverpool at latest

      2. WVA
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        This

    20. Kuzser
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Who do you think is a 1st priority after gw25?
      1) Auba
      2) Son

      Both will be a part of 'Hazard out' plan.
      Or get both and get rid of Anderson?(just not very keen to transfer him out as he has good fixtures after Liverpool)

      1. Holteenderinthesky
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Auba by a long way. Huddersfield are shocking. Leicester can be hit and miss and Spurs are struggling

      2. Fantasyamateur
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I think I will do Hazard to Son in GW26 and then Aguero to Auba in GW27. Rather have Agüero vs Chelsea than Hazard vs City.

        1. Holteenderinthesky
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          But would you rather Aguero Vs Chelsea or Auba Vs Huddersfield?

    21. WVA
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      How does this look please guys? 0.3 itb for Keane > TAA 27.

      Ryan
      Keane Jonny AWB
      Salah Hazard Sane(c) Son
      Auba Rashford Jimenez
      Boruc Brooks Manga Bednarek

    22. Holteenderinthesky
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Doing the Auba Aguero Auba hokey cokey.
      Without any hits. Shall I triple Captain him?
      As I'll be using free hit and bench boost in the other DGWs?

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        There's a definite risk hes benched in one of the games, the juicy Everton fixture is the one he'd be benched for if it does happen, so id say no.

        1. Holteenderinthesky
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          My opinion on this is even if he is benched. He will come on for the last Half hour 90% of the time. And could quite easily start both games. But yh with the Pep wheel no one knows

          1. We Will Klopp you
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Well, if it goes right then it could be massive for you, so if you feel strongly about it then go for it. I'd say you get 6 points from him at worst this gw as a rough prediction, which is still decent.

      2. Sickboy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I’m in exactly the same boat and am strongly considering TC’ing Aguero this week.

        There’s no guarantee any player starts both gameweeks (see Kane last year) and City need to win every game, so why not?

        1. Holteenderinthesky
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          The only other time for me to use Triple Captain is probably Salah at home Vs Huddersfield.

          So it's Aguero possibly playing 2 games. Or Salah Vs Huddersfield in GW 36 I think

          1. IRBOX ⚽
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Chelsea may get a third DGW: Hazard (TC)

            1. Sickboy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              His form is patchy at best though

              1. Holteenderinthesky
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                This, Hazard fills me with no confidence what so ever. I think just owning Hazard in that week will be more than enough.

                1. We Will Klopp you
                  • 7 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Yep, I wouldn't even be confident captaining Hazard yet alone TC'ing him. Id actually be temptrd by tc sane, I think he's got the best chance of the city attackers of playing both games and is in very good form.

    23. Dele
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Anyone getting a Cityzen defender?

      1. Fantasyamateur
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, probably doing Auba and Digne to Agüero and Laporte for free.. Not super optimal, but hey! DGW!!

        1. Dele
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Love a DGW frenzy...

          Currently looking at a -4

          Firmino, Hazard, Digne >>> Aguero, Son, Laporte

      2. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Alonso > Laporte is on the cards

      3. Holteenderinthesky
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        City are poor at the back. Can't see a clean sheet in any game tbf.

        1. IRBOX ⚽
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          10 CS for the season

          1. Holteenderinthesky
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            7 clean sheets, and only 2 in the last 10. One of them being Huddersfield

            1. IRBOX ⚽
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              7? It’s 10 mate

              1. Holteenderinthesky
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Sorry I can't count. But yh it's still 2 in the last 11 in fact with one being Huddersfield. Or 3 in the last 14

                1. IRBOX ⚽
                  • 7 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Yeah that’s fair. Defensively their stats are still very good (xGc), however, they do seem to manage 1 or 2 every week

    24. Bavarian
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Am I G2G? Right benching and C/VC?

      Guaita
      Robertson-TAA-AWB
      Salah(C)-Sane(VC)-Pogba-Richarlison
      Aubameyang-Rashford-Jimenez

      Fabianski-Doherty-Pereira-Hojbjerg

      1FT and 0.5ITB

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Doherty over AWB. Captain Sane

        1. Bavarian
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          well noted, thanks mate