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How Liverpool’s key FPL assets compare ahead of 2019/20

With a week to go before Gameweek 1, five of the eight most-owned Fantasy Premier League assets are on Liverpool’s books.

The Reds’ players were a rich source of FPL points last season and there is optimism that they can replicate that in 2019/20, although we have had to swallow price rises with a number of their key Fantasy assets.

FPL managers will be especially keen on Liverpool in the first two months of the upcoming season, with the Reds sitting second on our Season Ticker in Gameweeks 1 to 8.

Can the Reds match their performance levels of 2018/19, though?

In our latest Numbers Game series, we assess Liverpool’s key underlying statistics from last season and highlight the numbers that matter to Fantasy bosses.

Members can read on for this analysis while those who wish to subscribe (memberships are now available for the equivalent of just £1.75 a month) can do so by clicking here.

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  1. sirmorbach
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    I admire the courage of those of you who are brave enough to go without Salah.

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Going with him but captaining Kane against Villa.

      1. sirmorbach
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Ballsy.

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Hear Hear

  2. Steelo83
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    A or B

    A
    Ryan (Button)
    VVD TAA Robertson Laporte (Kelly)
    KDB Sterling Perez Moutinho (Hayden)
    Kane King (Greenwood)

    B
    Ryan (Button)
    4.5 TAA Robertson Zinch (Kelly)
    Salah Sterling Perez Moutinho (Hayden)
    Kane King (Greenwood

    1. QuintonFortune25
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I like A, rotate captain between Sterling and Kane?

    2. sirmorbach
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      B becasue Salah. Would rather have McGinn/Ceballos over Moutinho though.

      Also, Robbo-VVD and Zinc-Walker imo.

  3. QuintonFortune25
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Any feedback on this team?

    Henderson
    TAA - Robertson - Zinchenko - Holding
    Salah - Sterling - KDB - Perez
    King - Jota

    Button - Dunk - Dendonker - Greenwood

    Many thanks in advance

    1. Steelo83
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Looks solid.

    2. jomikijiq
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Holding won't start

      1. QuintonFortune25
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks for heads up, I'm hoping to hear some positive news about Holding and hope Arsenal dont sign any centre backs. What's the Arsenal back four in your opinion?

        1. jomikijiq
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          right now:

          AMN, Chambers, Sokratis, Kola/Monreal

    3. EgyptianKing
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I would downgrade Dunk to fodder and upgrade Holding to Coleman. You should be able to, right?

      Team looks very good mate

      1. QuintonFortune25
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        I would be able to yes, good suggestion thanks

  4. Lovren an elevator
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Is fraser injured?

    1. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Whaaat?

  5. adstomko
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Which draft is better guys?

    Draft A:
    Pope / (Button)
    Trent / Digne / Vertonghen / Zinchenko / Matip
    Salah / De Bruyne / Fraser / Tielemans / Barkley
    Kane / (4.5) / (4.5)

    Draft B:
    Pope / (Button)
    Trent / Robertson / Digne / Vertonghen / KWP / (4.5)
    Salah / De Bruyne / Barkley / Tielemans / (4.5)
    Kane / Wilson / (4.5)

    1. QuintonFortune25
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      B, although how come such a strong preference for Spurs defenders? Is KWP nailed? I'm not sure

      1. adstomko
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Ah, mistake. Ignore Vertonghen in draft B

    2. Steelo83
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      B

  6. KLOPPTOMANIA
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Any love for wijnaldum?

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Not attacking enough and far too many LFC options

    2. QuintonFortune25
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I prefer Ox is the cheap Liverpool midfielder bracket, think he could break into the first team this season. But I'm sure you would be expecting the "waste of a liverpool spot" comment

      1. KLOPPTOMANIA
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        True, was only thinking short term option while usual suspects recover from exertions in African cup etc

    3. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      If he played more forward then yeah.

    4. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      No

    5. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      In real life, plenty. In FPL, nope.

    6. Hairy Potter
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Banking on him scoring four against Norwich like in his Newcastle days?

  7. n-doggg
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    A. Jota and shaw
    B. Ings and digne

    1. Steelo83
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I like B. Ings on pens.

    2. QuintonFortune25
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A but not keen on United defence, what about Zinchenko or Coleman instead?

      1. n-doggg
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Worried about mendy coming back for zin.

        Coleman could be an option

  8. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    If you needed 6 m forward who would you bring in from

    A Wesley
    B Ings
    C Adams
    D Anyone else?

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      B

    2. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      B

    3. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Mr Glass

      Sorry I mean Ings

    4. Conor1
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I give Wes a shot from that lot.

    5. Hairy Potter
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Wesley purely on fixtures.

      Will be interesting to see how Joelinton looks in friendly tomorrow as he looked good in his last friendly.

    6. sirmorbach
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Betting on Adams myself

    7. HollywoodXI
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      C - I’m a Saints fan and have watched the pre season games. He is the real deal.

  9. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    A. Maguire, Barkley, Perez
    B. Ake, B.Silva, Jorginho

  10. Springbank
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Fraser down

    1. Lovren an elevator
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      What's happened to Fraser?

      1. Springbank
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Crossed the ball and got an assist then went off holding the back of his leg but now running ok...

    2. Springbank
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Back now! Was holding his hamstring though never a good sign

      1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Not the 19 point hammy surely

        1. Springbank
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Haha good memories! He looks fine running normally

  11. EgyptianKing
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Mates, Pepe or KDB to start? (Have Sterling)

    1. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      How. No salah?

      Kdb out of those two

      1. EgyptianKing
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        I am looking at:

        Ryan
        TAA Robertson Coleman Chenko
        Perez Salah Sterling KDB
        King Deulofeu

        However I am tempted to punt on Pepe and have him for the first GWs instead of KDB.

        What do you think?

        1. n-doggg
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          I prefer more balance with a heavy hitter up top, but, 3 big in midfield could work. Pepe might not start first game, could be a sub

          1. EgyptianKing
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Thanks for the feedback mate.

            Yeah that is my main concern. Will monitor it!

    2. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Think I’m going to punt on pepe - if there is ever time for a punt if from the off

      Any number of players might perform or not that’s why the early WC is so often used

    3. Baganuva Hatty
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      KDB

  12. TheTinman
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Ings is fit then? For the next 5 mins anyway

  13. Kizza_10
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Which would you rather

    1. Heaton
    2. Ryan

    A. Wilson
    B. Fraser

    (I know Wilson is 0.5 more but I have the funds)

    1. jomikijiq
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      2
      A

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Ryan + Wilson

  14. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Soz wrong article

    So from these we can see a couple bargains:
    Albrighton: 5.5m mid very cheap route to Leicester attack very nice
    March: 5m mid playing LWB but some nice fixtures and maybe more interesting than others. Set pieces?

    Also tomorrow we should see bournemouth’s First choice defence hopefully containing Rico 4m !!!!

  15. Whazza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Still no King playing for Bou tonight and Solanke with another goal... Surely too risky to start with King now?

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Game tomorrow will be their first choice strikers and defence. This is Howe testing an alternative system. First team minus Fraser is our out tomorrow

      1. Whazza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks, didn't know

  16. HollywoodXI
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    I’ve been on this Salah, Sterling and Kane team for a few days now and like it. Any thoughts on how to improve it?

    Ryan
    TAA Robbo Zinchenko Coleman A.Smith
    Salah Sterling Perez
    Kane King

    Button Dendonker Greenwood Hayden

    1. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      That's a really good team!

      I think Zinchenko is a no-go since Mendy is back to training in 2-3 days. But fine to take a risk on one player, is A.Smith fully nailed on? Decent attacking threat I recall

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

        Re Adam Smith, I’ve been trawling Bournemouth fan forums and watching per season and, particularly given the injuries, he seems pretty nailed and he definitely has attacking threat.

        Re Mendy, I actually think Zinchenko is now first choice. I’m guessing Mendy is nowhere near match fit too?

        1. Whazza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Interesting, Smith could be the 4.5 I've been looking for!
          I also think Zinchenko is first choice to start the season, but would not feel comfortable owning him medium/long-term with Mendy and Angelino around. Dendoncker is not the worst sub though, really tempting team you have there 🙂

          1. Whazza
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Seems like Rico has chance of being a starter too, 4.0 would be even better. Know anything about that?

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

              Rico is apparently not favoured by Howe as he’s suspect defensively. Adam Smith can play RB or LB too so I think he’s pretty much nailed for at least the first few weeks of the season whilst Bournemouth had good fixtures.

              1. Whazza
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                4 years, 8 months ago

                I assume Smith and Rico will start the season, but does seem like Smith is close to being nailed on! Tomorrow's lineup will assure us surely

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

                  Hope so!

        2. n-doggg
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Zinchenko will probably start first couple of games but is a transfer waiting to happen. Mendy is first choice when match fit

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

            I’m not sure that’s the case re Mendy. Neither of us know what Pep’s thinking mind you so we could both be wrong and Angelino is first choice! 🙂

            1. n-doggg
              • 11 Years
              4 years, 8 months ago

              Mendy is a beast! No doubt he is first choice in my mind. He would be first player in my fpl squad if match fit

    2. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I am going with these three but prefer to spend less on defence and have a better mid and forward line.

      Ryan, Heaton
      Taa, digne, diop, Lundstram, dunk
      Salah, sterling, Perez, Barkley, dendonca
      Kane, king, Jota

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

        Nice team. I guess it comes down to Robbo / Zinchenko / Adam Smith outscoring Barkley / Jota / Diop or Dunk. Close call. I just like the reliability of Liverpool and City defensively.

        1. n-doggg
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          They will get more reliable scores. Barkley is a bit of a punt but massive upside at 6.0 under an attacking Chelsea

  17. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Go on Dom!

    Ryan Fraser's superb cross was met at the back-post by Solanke and he nods in! Lovely stuff!

    31 |

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Think Fraser is locked in for me unless Martial starts upfront against Milan and has a great game.

  18. mdm
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Which option seems better:

    A. KDB, Coleman, VVD and Siggy
    B. Sterling, Digne, TAA and Rico

    1. In and Out
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A

  19. MarcusAurelius
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Right this is definitely it now. Till tomorrow. RMT please.

    Heaton
    Digne TAA VVD Diop
    Salah Bilva Siggy
    King Vardy Deulofeu

    Bench fodder

    1. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Not really sure where your money has gone - no Sterling, and you’re starting a 4.5 defender

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

        Just realised it was Sterling not Bilva haha

  20. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    RMT out of 10:
    Ryan
    Coleman,Zinchenko,TAA,VVD
    Salah,Sterling,Perez,Robinson
    Kane,King

    Button,Dendoncker,Greenwood,Lundstram
    Cheers

    1. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      8.5. I really don't like Robinson, Sheffield having 5 strikers now for two spots. Big signings Mousset and McBurnie + Sharp. McGoldrick probably won't play too much

      1. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks. Who do you think I should get instead of him? Ceballos?

        1. Whazza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Honestly, I don't know much about Ceballos. A wait and see for me. I would probably change King and Robinson to Wesley and Barkley. OR keep King and change to 5 at the back, but you have the best two 5.5 defs already

  21. adstomko
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Which draft would you pick for the first few gameweeks guys?

    Draft A:
    Pope / (Button)
    Trent / Digne / Vertonghen / Zinchenko / Matip
    Salah / De Bruyne / Fraser / Tielemans / Barkley
    Kane / (4.5) / (4.5)

    Draft B:
    Pope / (Button)
    Trent / Robertson / Digne / KWP / (4.5)
    Salah / De Bruyne / Barkley / Tielemans / (4.5)
    Kane / Wilson / (4.5)

  22. Wetdream
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Anybody know the code for the scout league ?

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      League Code: ooyz44

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

        Cheers

  23. el polako
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Jermaine Pennant played in the CL final...

    1. Hairy Potter
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Stéphane Guivarc'h was a world cup winning striker...

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Ryan Bertrand made his European debut in the final

    3. Hairy Potter
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Shola Ameobi scored in a CL match at the Camp Nou.

    4. el polako
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Alvaro Morata scored a goal.

      1. el polako
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Ok I made this one up.

  24. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on this?

    Ryan
    VVD Zinchenko KWP Rico
    Salah KdB Bilva Fraser Perez
    Kane

    Woodman Pukki Targett Greenwood

    1. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Downgrade zinchenko as mendy nearly back and upgrade Pukki or Greenwood

      1. Athletic Nasherbo
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Okay thanks

    2. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      If you're gonna own Pukki, you might as well start him

  25. Cmondown
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    A. Fraser
    Or
    B. Pulisic

    I have Wilson....

    1. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A then b

      1. Cmondown
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Yes think I'll wait...

  26. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Why picking Ederson/Lloris over any 4.5 GK makes sense:

    - You know what you get in terms of points: minimum risk
    - No need to use transfers and you can focus on outfield players and bandwagons
    - Finding the right 4.5 GK like Fabianski/Etheridge last year is a gamble and you might need to use a few transfers that eventually will lead to taking hits because you picked the wrong guy. If you don't take hits, you will either postpone other much needed transfers/bandwagons or you might get stuck with a useless 4.5 because you have other pressing matters.
    - Easier to downgrade a 6.0 to a 4.5 than the other way around

    It's not just the point difference between Ederson and a 4.5 that should be taking into consideration in terms of point Per million. It's also variables such as the amount of transfers/hits you will have to make/take to find that hidden gem. Transfers that could have been used improving your squad and in that way get more points.

    My conclusion: The argument that Fabianski / Etheridge was better value than Ederson in terms of point pr. million last year is not equal to the fact that picking a 4.5 GK is the better option this time around, as we have no evidence or indication that any of the current 4.5's will repeat what those two did last year. Even if someone achieves it, its impossible to tell right now who that guy will be. It's a lottery ticket. But I Guess it all depends on how you like to play the game

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      This is all true in the sense we don't know who the 150pt 4.5 is but there are some clues. Looking at historic points and in particular save %. I reckon Pope, Heaton & Hendo have a chance.

      1. Markus
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        This, its more probable this year than any other with those 3 at 4.5. Save % is the single most important stat for over achieving returns as it includes Gk quality and quality of chances a team tends to conceded. Both villa/Heaton and sheff utd/Henderson perform above average on both, and we know Burnley/pope have in the past. 1 transfer at some point will do it but I reckon all 3 could be decent value. Ps don't go on fixtures particularly with these - the one that scores 150 will do it against some of the big boys/pen saves not just more clean sheets

      2. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        1) Hendo played in Championship. You can't apply his stats last year to Premier League

        2) Save percentages is not enough. CS needed.

        3) Heaton now plays for Aston Villa. Same argument as under 1.

        1. Markus
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          1) the style of team remains the same. Lots of championship teams concede few but good chances - its not a measure of quality but style (eg Newcastle were awful at this under rafa, man utd great). xG is xG but you would temper a bit for quality of strikers I agree.

          2) Fabianski would have something to say about that. But I take your point, you ideally want the one who does both. But out of the two, great save percentage will get you more points than an extra clean sheet.

          3) Aston villa least predictable I'll admit as have a whole new team - nobody's seen them play together before... There's no reference point.

          I don't think it's cut and dry, and ultimately I agree it's down to play style, but this season (like fabianski last) would point to some informed gambles

    2. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Leno is where it's at.

  27. Maddi Son
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Don't suppose any nut cases have been watching Brighton vs Valencia? If so, how did Trossard look?

    1. socho
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I wish to know why Gross didnt take that penalty :/

      1. Markus
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        He wasn't on the pitch for first 70 mins

        1. socho
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Cheers!

  28. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    RMT

    Ryan Button
    TAA Robbo Digne Cathcart
    Salah KDB Maddison JWP
    Kane Wilson

    Subs: Dendo Kelly Greenwood

    1. sirmorbach
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Robbo to VVD, Digne to Coleman, Maddison to Pérez, then either
      (a) Cathcart to Walker/Azpi
      (b) JWP to Fraser
      (c) Ryan to Ederson

  29. YoungPretender
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    A) Digne & KWP (or other 5m defender)

    B) Coleman & Vert (or other 5.5 defender)

    1. sirmorbach
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      B with Vert/Toby

  30. leo_messi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Duffy with another preseason goal