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Salah v Mane: how they compare after FPL price changes

Fantasy managers who are looking at owning just one premium Liverpool midfielder in 2019/20 may face something of a dilemma.

The relaunch of Fantasy Premier League has seen the gap in price between Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane narrow considerably.

The Egyptian has dropped to £12.5m while his teammate, who shared the Golden Boot with Salah in 2018/19, has risen to £11.5m.

The price gap between the two players was £3.5m at the start of 2018/19.

Owning both premium midfield options isn’t impossible, of course, but it would leave a shortfall of cash elsewhere and sacrifices would have to be made in other positions.

Given Manchester City’s favourable-looking run of matches from Gameweeks 1 to 11, many FPL bosses will be needing a considerable chunk of their £100m budget to acquire Raheem Sterling (£12.0m) and/or Sergio Aguero (£12.0m), too.

Liverpool’s opening eight fixtures are among the most appealing in the top flight and indeed the Reds sit second in our Season Ticker from Gameweeks 1 to 8.

Jurgen Klopp’s side face newly promoted Norwich City and Sheffield United during that run, as well as three teams who finished in the bottom eight of the top flight last season: Newcastle United, Burnley and Southampton.

The Gameweek 3 visit of Arsenal, who kept fewer away clean sheets than any Premier League club in 2018/19, is also enticing from an attacking perspective.

In this latest Members’ article, we will run a direct statistical comparison to weigh up the pros and cons of each asset.

As well as the usual goal threat and creativity comparisons, we’ll be assessing their record against ‘lesser’ sides (given Liverpool’s favourable run at the start of 2019/20) using our new Flat-Track Bully tool.

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

    No brainer

    Salah all day

    1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Neither for me. So much value elsewhere and would prefer to own sterling.

      1. tafrère
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Salah much better opening fixtures though.

  2. Zladan
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    AWB to United means Kelly is likely to start?

    1. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Are they linked to anyone?

      1. Zladan
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        I’ve not heard of incomings at Palace.

        Just outgoings AWB to United, Zaha to Arsenal and the bunch of released players.

        They should have money to spend of course, but a placeholder budget starter potentially.

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      They’d buy a replacement

    3. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Ward could play too but I've still gone for Kelly as my 4.0 pick for now.

    4. I Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      They'll probably sign a replacement but Kelly will be in my team as 4.0 fodder anyway. Bonus if he starts.

  3. Chris_H
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    The italicised position headers on the player list *really* bug me....

    Sorry just had to get that off my chest.

  4. BrockLanders
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone considering Jack Grealish as he's decently priced for Villa?

    1. Lazaretti
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Considering atm. Who's taking penalties for Villa

      1. Rotation's Alter Ego
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Abraham took most last season. Kodjia took one too iirc

      2. Marmalade Forest
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Kodjia?

  5. Lazaretti
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    So no FH anymore? Just tripleC and BB available...

      1. Lazaretti
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        TY RAE

  6. SADIO SANÉ
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    why the piss is it rearranging my players on the transfer page? I want Salah on the far left but it keeps moving him into the middle...

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      can't seem to stop it from happening, I mean this is a classic first world problem, but it's bloody annoying - I want them in price order from left to right on that page...eurgh

      1. Rotation's Alter Ego
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Exact same and it's driving me unreasonably insane 😆

        1. Man Getting Hit By Football
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Think it's done based on team i.e. if you have an Arsenal player they are put on the left.

          Annoying as hell as I like to arrange by price!

          1. SADIO SANÉ
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            ah right, hopefully they fix it then

      2. Chandler Bing
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Was going to mention it but thought I'd get bashed lol Glad other people are obsessed too

    2. HamezMace
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      His political views won't allow him to be positioned on the far left.

    3. jomikijiq
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      yeah, noticed it too as I used to always do this. It somehow helps with establishing team structure. Hope they fix it.

  7. Marmalade Forest
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    There seems to be three main options for goalkeepers

    1) 6m and 4m set and forget. Total = £10m and there is nothing “spare” OTB. This season it would be Ederson/Allison. Allison isn’t going to be picked given the certainty behind the Liverpool defenders.

    2) 2x4.5m rotating. Total = £9m. But £0.5m is definitely OTB.

    3) 5m + 4m set and forget. Total = £9m. Nothing spare on the bench. Will likely be Fabi/Foster this season with Pickford in the same 5.5m bracket as DDG and Lloris.

    Do the best managers follow one of these options? Any thoughts?

    1. HamezMace
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      I don't know what the best managers do.
      But generally, it's 1, or 2, not really 3.

    2. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      4. 4.5 + 4.0 😉

    3. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      4.5 + 4.0? That's what I'll probably do

  8. b91jh
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    kdb or bilva? (excluding price consideration)

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Both

    2. The_Fish
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      KDB a good option but appears to be made of glass.

  9. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    moura is a steal

    1. HamezMace
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Expecting him to start consistently?

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        no

        WC gw 4

        1. Ask Yourself
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Not enough of a fixture shift early on to justify it imo

          1. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            VILLA and NEWC in first 3 is good enough for me.

        2. HamezMace
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Oh, I haven't planned far enough ahead to think about WC'ing.
          I prefer Zaha at 0.5m less.

          1. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            I have him.

    2. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Think he'll get good minutes post Son return?

    3. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      If eriksen goes then i’ll Be all over him

    4. pokern1nja09
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      shhhh

  10. ryacoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Deeney or Deulofeu?

    1. The_Fish
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      King

      1. ryacoo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Got him already

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Neither, wait on Abraham price

      1. Zladan
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        This

      2. ryacoo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        I'll get Abraham on WC maybe, see how he fits in at Chelsea first.

  11. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Very brief and limited point but:

    Zaha as a mid last year 12 points from cs (judging by what mili got) and ten more on goals. I understand he would possibly lose some baps but these 22 points take him 1 point behind mili to 8th in mids.

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Interesting

  12. Tommyg
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Can we sticky that the free hit chip is missing bacause you can't use it gw1?

    1. Marmalade Forest
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      I thought that. But it’s on the app and it’s in the rules

  13. Tommyg
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Barkley? At 6mil could be a bargain.

    1. rnrd
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      I'm clearly monitoring
      Bargain if lampard makes him key in his system which is quite possible

  14. timPgoodwin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Works internet security provider has blocked the official Premier League Fantasy site, any way around it? Can't download or use a VPN, can't access a proxy website and can't make Google Translate show the site properly....

    Any help appreciated.

    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      wait til after work. you have time 😆

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

        I am patient but where I work get's 3G at best, need to use the full desktop version.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Work pays the bills, just wait.

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

        I am patient but where I work get's 3G at best, need to use the full desktop version - Not just for today but for the full season. It's also the laptop I use at home.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Be grateful you can post on here. It's closed for a reason. Sort out your phone.

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

            I prefer to use the full desktop version, it's my preference - It's nothing to do with the phone, it's where I work too. Either give a constructive answer or don't bother.

      2. DirtySanchez
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        cut throat

    3. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Use 4G on your phone you penny pincher

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

        As mentioned above, where I work gets 3G at best, its terrible reception. Also I prefer to use the full desktop version and for making spreadsheets I find it much easier to be able to use the full desktop site. Nothing to do with cost.

        1. Rostah
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Use your phone as a hotspot whenever you want to use the laptop for FPL reasons

    4. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Just accept you can't use it while working?

  15. OldBenKenobi
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Hard to look past Siggy

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Bilva

      1. OldBenKenobi
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Both?

        1. The_Fish
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          I have both.

    2. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      you mean Digne

  16. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Pogba still 8.5 bargain if he stays

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      So many good options at that price with better fixtures to start

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        But over whole season I agree

    2. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Attitude may be horrible if stays

  17. Velocity
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    hi all

    question please

    who plays when Mendy is benched for Man City?

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Zinchenko. City are also close to buying back Angelino from PSV as a more permanent fixture which I fear will end Mendy altogether. Was fun while it lasted

      1. Velocity
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        yes it was ((

  18. jason_ni
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Am I on my own not being able to sign into the website?!

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      I'd take that as a hint.

      1. jason_ni
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Blocked me out have they.. knew I'd be too good this year!

    2. Velocity
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      having the same problem myself

    3. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      I'm unable to login on mobile as well. But on PC, it seems to be working (Still can't update my league's name upon renewing though).

      1. jason_ni
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah.. it's worked for me now on mobile using chrome instead..

        1. Velocity
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          ill try Chrome

      2. Velocity
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        yeah I'm not able to save my team once I've picked the squad it throws me out???

        1. jason_ni
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Being weird.. I couldn't even login with the android browser.. chrome was able to get in..and save and auto fill team.

  19. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Alexis Sanchez 7m 😯

    Selected by 20 % already. Train is about to leave the station!

    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Price rise tonight!!! 😉

  20. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Fair play to FPL Towers.

    Robertson & Salah looked favourably priced but once in context with the rest of the prices it's still a difficult task to get a good team IMO.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      18 hours is a long time 😛

    2. The_Fish
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      I prefer Sterling to Salah, can't see any easy way of affording Salah this year. So few options at the cheaper prices.

    3. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      forget about him smurfie

  21. tafrère
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    How much pre-season will affect your team selection ?

    I remember that I picked Salah two years ago due to his great pre-season, and last year I got Fraser and Pedro for the same reason. Worked pretty well, they all returned in their respectives GW1.

    1. Licky
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      It does effect my thinking, not so much form, rather how are players fitting into the team, are they likely to be starters, stuff like that.

  22. OldBenKenobi
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    3 Pool and 3 City is tough going but by God I will figure it out!

    1. tafrère
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      3 Liverpool and only KDB from City for me. Will probably bring Laporte when GW4 hits.

    2. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      3 Pool + Sterling for me. Might somehow get Mendy if he starts most games in preseason.

    3. Marmalade Forest
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Ederson + 4
      Laporte VVD Robbo + 10m on 2
      Bilva Salah + 18m on 3
      Vardy + 12.5m on 2

  23. Scratch
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Did they scrap the FH chip?

    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      appears after GW is over

      1. OldBenKenobi
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        GW1*

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      The chips unusable in GW1 are hidden.

  24. The Mantis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Best 4.0 Keeper choice?

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Well button is the only one that makes sense only if you have Ryan

    2. Marmalade Forest
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Krul+McGovern?

  25. Robin Cook
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Where is the Captain poll? 😀

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Here it is:
      Salah

  26. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    The new site looks very bubblegummy.

  27. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    First draft!

    Heaton Ryan
    Robertson TAA Coleman Kelly 4.0
    Salah Bilva Siggy Fraser Jorginho
    Vardy King Jota

  28. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Heaton has rejected a new contract, could be on the move

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      About time. What a wasted talent.

  29. Cantona's Kung Fu Kick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    brooks a better option into the bourn mf?

  30. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Heaton or pope regular starter?

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Look up

    2. Mixed Bag
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Both will start. Not sure who Heaton will be playing for though...