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Son on the bench at Anfield for Spurs’ first Gameweek 32 match

Sunday’s second Premier League match sees Liverpool take on Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield. Kick-off on Merseyside is at 16:30 BST.

The Reds only have one fixture in Gameweek 32 but this is the first of two games for Spurs in this round of matches, with Crystal Palace the visitors to north London in midweek.

Son Heung-min is the highest-profile absentee from Mauricio Pochettino’s starting XI, with the South Korea international only among the substitutes.

Lucas Moura starts alongside Harry Kane instead, with Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen also included in the visitors’ line-up.

Pochettino appears to be adopting a three-man central defence, with Kieran Trippier and Danny Rose deployed as wing-backs.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has recovered from a back injury to take his place at right-back and there are few surprises in Jurgen Klopp’s starting XI, save for perhaps Fabinho‘s benching.

James Milner – who is widely accepted to be Liverpool’s first-choice penalty taker ahead of Mohamed Salah – starts in central midfield instead.

Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino make up a familiar-looking front three, while Andrew Robertson, Alisson and Virgil van Dijk are predictable starters in the hosts’ backline.

Mane has only blanked twice in the last nine Gameweeks and was the third-most-bought midfielder of Gameweek 32, despite only having one fixture.

Salah, who comes into this match off the back of a two-week rest over the international break, was sold by well over half a million FPL bosses ahead of Saturday’s deadline.

Liverpool XI (4-3-3): Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Milner, Mane, Salah, Firmino.

Spurs XI (3-4-1-2): Lloris, Alderweireld, Sanchez, Vertonghen, Trippier, Sissoko, Eriksen, Rose, Dele, Lucas, Kane.

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

    Who wins this h2h game?

    a) DDG, Ryan, Dunk, Azpi, Hudson-Odoi, Neves, Sane, Jimenez, Murray and 8 points

    b) Ederson, Schluup, Sterling, Son, Deulofeu, Bats

    1. Lionel Ronaldo
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      (A) is poor but might just edge it given the 8 points lead and the sheer number of players.

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

      a) Sterling and Deulofeu probably won't start.

  2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    anyone else wc34 tc35

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      who you putting tc on?

      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        really havent decided

    2. palace ash
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      WC34, BB35 TC38

  3. Lionel Ronaldo
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    FH fail so far...

    Any good WC34/BB35 team?

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

      There were a few on page 7.

    2. b91jh
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Probably building around Mane and Kun, with a cheapo Soton&Watford bench (Valery, JWP, Deulofeu etc), plus a BHA defense.

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      What I did as first draft today?

      Foster Ryan
      Doherty Valery Duffy Robertson Kolasinac
      Mané Sterling Deulofeu Alli Camerasa
      Kane Rashford Lacazette

      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        * Camerasa to JWP for 35 double

        1. Lionel Ronaldo
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks, will check it

  4. the german
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Confidence boost for Salah. Get him in fellas.

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

      Last gw in my team for him. Need the £££ on WC

    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Confidence for still not scoring?

      1. JohnnyMagrinho
          5 years, 1 month ago

          You really hate Salah don't you.

          Bet you think he's had a terrible season.

          1. Cok3y5murf
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            I don't.

    3. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I don't get it why FH'ers are angry? Half set is done the other half yet to be played if you went with good players you will definitely be rewarded. Chill out and wait for the end of Wednesday to analyze if you made the right choice playing the chip or perhaps not.

      1. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah but I didn't go with good players, I have Higuain.

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

          If I had Higuain I’d cry

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

        Yep, another 11 still to go so why cry? It’s not like all players return points every week anyways.

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

        A bit of consistency with the rules is all thats needed, whether its a FH template player or not.

        FPL getting as bad as the Prem refs a few times this season, maybe FPLVAR will be brought in soon.

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

          I have learnt not to complain about decisions made by FPL tower, it is their game and whatever they decide there isn't much you can do about it. I understand the frustration though.

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

            True, its a waste of time. Especially with the reasoning they threw up on Twitter.

      4. Cok3y5murf
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        There are no definites in FPL.

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

      would you rather wildcard in 34 or 35 if you don't have bench boost left???

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

        Depends how bad the GW33 team.
        34 covers both DGWs.

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

        only have 7 to play 33.....

      3. Iwantmorepointsthanks
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Depends on your team and when you want to TC (if you still have that chip).
        But without further information, I'd say 35

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

      Azpi goal was a real stroke of luck for me. Came down to a choice between him & Mili for my final spot this GW, and wasn't feeling too clever about it at all when he was on 1pt after being booked.

      Took Salah out on FH btw & really not bothered about the assist. At the end of the day it's still 13.3M or something for the odd assist.

      1. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        No one should be bothered about it, I don't think anyone realistically would've even thought about keeping Salah if on FH.

    6. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Has Mark started representing the casuals this season?

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

        💤

      2. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        You’re obsessed with the term casuals!

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

          It's a great word to wind people up. Guaranteed replies.

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

      Wish id knew FPL used hockey assists, wouldve had Dilva all season then.

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

        Bilva & Dilva essential!

      2. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        2nd assist (1pt) would be nice addition.

    8. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      How FPL assists are awarded: Rebounds

      https://www.premierleague.com/news/827841

      "Players who have their shots saved, blocked by a defender or denied by the woodwork can earn an assist if the ball then falls to a team-mate to score or results in an own goal."

      Going by this paragraph, it is definitely a Salah assist.

      However, if we look at the FPL 'Help' Page rules on assist...

      https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/help

      "Assists are awarded to the player from the goal scoring team, who makes the final pass before a goal is scored. An assist is awarded whether the pass was intentional (that it actually creates the chance) or unintentional (that the player had to dribble the ball or an inadvertent touch or shot created the chance).

      If an opposing player touches the ball after the final pass before a goal is scored, significantly altering the intended destination of the ball, then no assist is awarded. Should a touch by an opposing player be followed by a defensive error by another opposing outfield player then no assist will be awarded. If the goal scorer loses and then regains possession, then no assist is awarded."

      First paragraph - indicates it is still an assist. However, "Should a touch by an opposing player be followed by a defensive error by another opposing outfield player then no assist will be awarded." indicates it should NOT be an assist (unless Lloris does not count as an opposing player...)

      Make up your own mind 😐

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

        Somebody in the FPL tower that has Salah just did 🙂

      2. stat
          5 years, 1 month ago

          The first section is talking about passes, the second section (Rebounds) is talking about shots

          So it is an assist

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

            So what if a pass makes a rebound lol

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

            Yeah, I suppose that's right.

            Honestly though, how many actions does "results in an own goal" allow for, though?

            I cannot find anything detailed enough that expands sufficiently.

      3. Avo24
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Hud already relagated, will they lost the interest of playing and become weaker? Want to capt vardy for GW 33, or should i play safe and captaining salah or mane?

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

          I might go Vardy

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

          Sometimes teams up their game a bit with the pressure off, but there's certainly no incentive for them to park the bus anymore which should be good news for Vardy owners.

      4. boc610
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Hugo lloris Karius

      5. FER FUSCH AKE
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Need those salah assist points wiped.

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

          Ain’t gonna happen

        2. Party time
            5 years, 1 month ago

            But why?! it is only 5 points

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

              3*

              1. Party time
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Rather this

          • DV8R
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            For those wildcarding in GW34

            Are you maxing out on DGWers or will you have a mix of SGW players for GW35?

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

              After this weekend I’ll be having a mix of both

            2. The Ejiptian King
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              A mix.

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

              DGW and Pool

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

              Taa,robbo,mane & dgw player's

              1. Baps hunter
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Probably this^

            5. Iwantmorepointsthanks
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              DGWers

            6. Holmes
              • 10 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Mix

            7. Avo24
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Mane taa/robbo fraser and the rest are dgw player

          • BigBillyBass
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Great result today for Aguero TCers. Means he’ll definitely start against Cardiff. City can’t afford to take any chances now with Liverpool 2 points clear

            1. DA Minnion (Former great)
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Let's hope so.

            2. Pierce34
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Pretty sure they can beat Cardiff at home regardless of whether Aguero plays. Pep will do what's best for the team long-term and protect Aguero if necessary. If given the all-clear from the doctors though no reason not to play him of course.

          • Richd
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            It’s one assist.

            God

            Cya all for wildcard 🙂

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

              Doesnt matter. Its the principle.

              1. JohnnyMagrinho
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  In that it was an assist, according to FPL rules.

                  It wasn't a natural assist as we'd view it in footballing terms. But we're talking about Fantasy football.

                  And in FPL, it's an assist. So I really have absolutely no idea why you're banging on about the principle here.

                  It's a legit FPL assist.

              2. Baps hunter
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                He should have been awarded a goal!!! 😉 Or what are people complaining? Nothing from that?

                1. Baps hunter
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 6 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  I mean they get assist points sometimes even by just falling down or scoring offside 🙂

              3. Vobinho
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Azpi shouldnt have had a goal. Salah shouldnt have had an assist.

                One off gains and losses... move on.

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

              Which 3 to start from:

              A. Robertson (sou)
              B. Azpi (WHU)
              C. Pereira (hud)
              D. Kola (eve)
              E. AWB (new)

              Help please!

              Cheers,

              Smokey

              1. Party time
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Luiz,Kola,Trent starting for me with Chilwell on the bench if that helps

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

                    Thanks, tough one this week!

                    Was tempted by the BB chip for a moment before I kicked some sense into myself...

                    1. Party time
                        5 years, 1 month ago

                        Yeah buddy. So far the BB chip saving my arse this gw( Chilwell and Salah on my bench) but I don't fancy a leicester clean sheet away at Huddersfield in 33

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

                          Fair point, being a Pereira owner for the last few weeks has made me realise just how unreliable the Leicester defense is!

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

                    Poor West Ham performance on the last outing means Chicarito is likely to start, and he LOOOOVES scoring against us Blues 😉

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

                      So many variables!!

                • Pierce34
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  So I just tune in and see a late, late Azpilicueta goal for my team. I knew this game was about skill and not at all about luck 😆

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

                    😉

                • boc610
                  • 12 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Virgil is a genius. Two on one, played the percentages and knew sissoko was desperate to pass to son ( who would definitely score) and not shoot himself . made sure he blocked the path and basically said' go on have a go 'knowing the longer sissoko held on to the ball the more his brain would start to unravel. And boy how it did.

                  1. Eat my goal!
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 5 Years
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    He’s a good centre back, don’t think this makes him a genius, it will however make him rich

                  2. waterboy
                    • 11 Years
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    100% Agree with his thinking. He has made the difference in Liverpool's defense. Genius???

                    1. boc610
                      • 12 Years
                      5 years, 1 month ago

                      Don't see why genius can't be applied in situations like this, it's always used with attackers..within the realm of the sport, what he did in that split second as a defender was ingenious.

                • Corgz Dark side of the Loon
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Can anyone tell me if I don't use my FT this week (GW33) and WC next week (GW34), does my FT roll over for GW35 giving me 2 x FT ??

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

                    Nah mate

                • Professor Abel X
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 11 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  New post

                • cigan
                  • 5 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Early but played with a WC draft for 34

                  Foster Ryan
                  Robertson Trippier Kolasinac Dunk Valery
                  Sterling Mane Fraser Delofeu Camarasa(>JWP)
                  Aguero Laca Jimenez

                  Torn between Laca&Robertson / Auba&Trent tho

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

                  My actual team score so far - 61
                  My free hit score so far - 66
                  How’s everyone else getting on? Let’s hope for a big midweek

                  1. Annie
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 11 Years
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    probably fairly similar, non FH has Robertson, Chilwell, Vardy, but didn't have Rashford, Azpi, Kun

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

                    FH team 50

                    Reg team 37