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Which Liverpool assets should we buy for Double Gameweek 24?

Six-time top 5k finisher Utkarsh Dalmia – aka Zophar –  talks us through the Liverpool options after Double Gameweek 24 was confirmed.

With Utkarsh drawing heavily on stats from our Members Area, a large chunk of this article is available only to subscribers.


It’s been a tough Christmas period. Games have been coming thick and fast and with the turnaround so short between fixtures, Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers have barely enough time to digest the information from one Gameweek before another is upon us.

The confirmation that Liverpool and West Ham will enjoy a Double Gameweek 24 (due to their postponed fixture in Gameweek 18) has grabbed headlines and, given Liverpool’s dominant form in the league, surely three assets is almost a requirement. Their players are already highly owned:

  • Virgil van Dijk (£6.4m) – 39.5% ownership
  • Sadio Mané (£12.3m) – 37.7% ownership
  • Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.4m) – 34.1% ownership
  • Mohamed Salah (£12.3m) – 24.7% ownership
  • Andrew Robertson (£7.0m) – 18.9% ownership

The ownership indicates that most teams already feature at least one of Mané or Salah with at least one Liverpool defender. The question before managers then is where to invest in for the third asset: attack or defence?

Despite conceding the fewest goals in the league (14), Liverpool have kept just six clean sheets, approximately one every third game. They registered a total of 20 shut-outs last season, an average of just over one every two games, so there has definitely been some regression there. However, it is worth mentioning that they have banked four clean sheets in as many matches since Joe Gomez (£5.1m) was partnered alongside van Dijk, so there are signs of improvement and their defence definitely warrants investment.

Their two full-backs are compared using the Comparison Tool in the Members Area for the last six Gameweeks, with Robertson on the left and Trent on the right in the below graphic:


An FPL veteran of 10 seasons, Utkarsh Dalmia has been a member of the site right since 2009 and has finished in the top 5k in six of those campaigns, with a best finish of 17th in 2010. A Chelsea fan based in India, he relies heavily on statistics for his FPL decision-making process.

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  1. Igor-Stimac
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Grealish or Kelly?

    1. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Neither. Traoré.

      1. Igor-Stimac
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        To play, not to pick.

    2. Bubbles1985
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Grealish

    3. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I would play Grealish.
      Kelly has quite a low ceiling and Norwich are scoring a few again.
      When in doubt I would go for the more attacking and more expensive player.

      1. Igor-Stimac
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Good advice,thanks!

    4. The Rock
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Grealish.

    5. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Attacker!

      1. BNMC
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        As Andy always says, "play the attacker."

  2. BNMC
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Do we expect Sidibe to rise in price before the deadline?

    1. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      No.

  3. ELMEO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Gazza + Grealish > Fabs + Traore

    This week for free? Or give it one more week?

    1. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      One more

  4. Bubbles1985
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    GTG? Bench ok?

    Ryan
    Rico Soy TAA
    Salah(c) KDB Grealish Martial Traore
    Kane Vardy(vc)

    Button Kelly Greenwood Lundy

    I have 1FT and 0.1itb how does it look?

    Cheers!

    1. ELMEO
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Kelly over Rico?
      Suspect most will go with Vardy as captain

      1. Bubbles1985
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Kelly is a good shout.

        But no way I am picking Vardy over Salah as captain this week. 😀

        1. anish10
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Same boat as you, heart is saying Salah but you sure of his minutes?

  5. MESSINHO
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Ryan
    TAA - Soy - Kelly
    Mane - KdB - Alli - Martial
    Vardy (C) - Jimenez - Abraham

    Subs: Button - Rico - Hayden - Lundstram

    2 FT, 0.7 ITB

    Having a hard time deciding what transfer to make.

    I'm planning to get Robbo for Soy in GW24, so before that I should sell Abraham and Alli to afford it (probably for Ings and Maddison), but want to keep them whis gameweek.

    For this week what to do?

    A) Hayden -> Cantwell
    B) Ryan -> Fabianski
    C) Kelly/Rico -> Simspon
    D) Burn a FT

    Thanks!

    1. Chelsea91
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Do nothing or Tammy to Jimmy.

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Can't have 2 Jimmys

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

    What did I miss?

    Traore this Traore that...

    1. The Rock
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      He was so fast, you must have missed him Christina!

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

        x

    2. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      He's the new De Bruyne.

    3. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      It’s a TRaP. But could to release funds.

      1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Trap ?? 5.5m three great fixtures, in an attacking team all in form....... and when Klopp says he was "worried about him that putting two men on him was not enough", you know you have a player !!!

        1. Sargasso C
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Traore is a trap. He scores spectacular goals but he misses chances from 5 yards out. He won't assist much because he doesn't have vision. Delighted people are jumping on. Means a rank increase for me as he hits blank after blank

          1. BNMC
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            I know he's only 5.5 but people are only jumping on him because he performed against Man City. If you take the 2 City games out, he's only hit over 5 points twice.

            1. Klaren
              • 6 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              That’s still good for a 5.5 midfielder.

    4. Alberto Tomba
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I remember watching him against Liverpool last season I think it was, and thinking why have they let this 100m sprinter who clearly isn't able to control a ball on the pitch. Shows what I know 😉

    5. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Zaha was a bigger trp

  7. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Planning to save a ft, too much rotations on the horizon.

    GTG?

    Also who to cpt?

    Ramsdale
    TAA Soy Kelly
    Salah KdB Alli Grealish
    Vardy Rash Maupay

    Martin Lund Guilbert Dendo

    1,6 itb, 1ft

    1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      KDB at home

    2. pitstop1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      GTG and play safe with Vardy this week I think - only guaranteed starter of the options available.

    3. Chelsea91
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      save

  8. Tshelby
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Any suggeestions? Keep Richarlison? Keep Kelly?

    1FT/1.8 ITB

    Guaita, Button
    TAA, Kiko, Lundstram, Soyuncu, Kelly
    Mane, KdB, Alli, Richarlison, Hayden
    Ings, Jimenez, Vardy

    Maybe Kelly to Sidibe?

    1. The Rock
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Team looks good I would keep Richy anyway. Kelly to Sidibe also sounds good, Everton has good fixtures and he looks great going forward, could even play OOP more often going forward.

    2. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Keep Rich after this GW has 5 easy ones

    3. Lignja
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I would keep money itb you will need it for 3th Liverpool soon

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

      Thanks all! Think I will save for now

  9. Ohh1454
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Save ft or any suggestions ? 0.0itb
    Ryan
    Taa Pereria Kelly
    Mane Kdb Alli Maddison
    Ings Tammy Vardy
    Bench - button el ghazi Saiss lund

    1. Chelsea91
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Tammy to Jimmy or save

  10. Lignja
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Who to start Kelly or Rico?

    No ft left 1.6m itb

    Pope
    Taa, Lundstram, Kelly
    Mane, Kdb, Alli, Traore
    Abraham, Vardy (c), Rashford

    Martin, Rico, Lundstram, Dendoker

    1. Lignja
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Lundstram in team is Soyuncu

    2. Chelsea91
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Kelly , i think westham will score

    3. pitstop1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Rico

    4. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I'm playing Kelly ahead of Rico.

      It's pretty close to be honest but Palace don't tend to concede many away from home and not sure how much I trust Rico.

      Moyes effect......might not be anything but you never know 😉

    5. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Rico has much more assist potential. Creates big chances with that left peg of his.

      Kelly offers literally nothing going forward.

      1. Lignja
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Oh crap it is 2:2 again 🙂

    6. Lignja
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks all, ill start Kelly i think

    7. Klaren
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I’m starting Kelly, Palace has a much better defence than Bournemouth. Rico supposedly have good attacking threat but he barely passed the halfway line in the game vs Brighton.

  11. Chelsea91
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Hendo
    Taa,Gomez,Kelly
    Mane,Kdb,Ali,Maddy
    Vardy,Jimmy,Rash

    Button Cantwell,Rico,Lund

    Good to go mate? Vardy for captain.

    1. Lignja
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Nice, wc team?

      1. Chelsea91
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        no still have my wildcard

        1. Lignja
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Nice when is last chance to use first wc?

          1. Kip
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Last week

          2. Chelsea91
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            i had use my first wc , i am holding my second wildcard for dgw

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

      Good

      1. Chelsea91
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        thanks

  12. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Would you start Greenwood ahead of Grealish (bur) or Richarlison (mcy) this week?

    1. Chelsea91
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      play grealish please

    2. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      No

    3. The Rock
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Easy choice. Play Grealish.

    4. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      There's still absolutely no guarantees that Greenwood starts, especially against Arsenal

  13. Kaiser123
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on Arse vs MU being a high scoring game. I think having Rash/ Martial double could be good especially if Mustafi plays instead of Chambers. Liv vs SU I reckon will be 1-0, so no point doubling up witn LIv attackers yet.

    1. OLLY G
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I like your thinking

    2. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      There will be goals.

    3. Chelsea91
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      i suspcet will be high scoring match

  14. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Very tough call...

    Alli + Rashford >> Martial + Vardy (c) worth it?

    - Alli could be rested followed by a tough fixture
    - Martial much better value than Rashford
    - Vardy the best cpt option over next two gw's imo...

    1. OLLY G
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Defo imo. Vardy is a must.

    2. Kip
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I would

  15. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    *REPOST*

    2 FT 0 ITB

    Schmeichel Button
    TAA Aurier Rico Kelly Lundy
    Mane KDB Martial Douglas Dendo
    Kane Vardy Tammy

    A. Aurier & Douglas to Brandon Williams & Traore for free
    B. Tammy to Jimmy for free & save 1 FT
    C. A & B for -4

    1. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. Chelsea91
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      b

    3. Sjaak
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      b

  16. Alberto Tomba
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Doesn't seem to be a lots of Wildcards being used..

    Any thoughts on my WC lot?
    Alisson
    TAA Soyuncu Otamendi Holgate Rico
    Mane KDB Martial Maddison Mooy
    Vardy Jimenez Deeney

    1. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Good team. Nice to see Deeney.

      1. Alberto Tomba
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers. I think he'll have the bit between his teeth having been out so long.
        I could do TAA + Deeney -> Gomez and Rashford, but I fear for the minutes of the latter two, given Liverpool's rotation for that spot and Greenwood's form.

        I chose Mooy over Cantwell as his recent finish was very composed, and I expect Norwich's energy to ebb if they don't gain momentum asap.
        Rico over Lundstram as Shu have tough fixtures coming up whereas Bou have an opposite swing

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

      Missing Salah

      1. Sargasso C
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Salah has done nothing this season for his price. He is a fade I'm my opinion. As for the team Otamendi is an horrendous pick.

        1. Alberto Tomba
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Is Otamendi not likely to start? I figure City will at some point start registering clean sheets.
          I chose Mane over Salah as he's having a better season for us, and I expect him to continue to beat Mo for FPL points for the rest of the season (not by much mind).

    3. Kip
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I like it, bar Alisson.
      He wont get any bonus and barely any save points. Gomez or VVD are better options to get double pool def imo

      Allison Soy => Schmeichel VVD an option?

      1. Alberto Tomba
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers KIP, good point. I've gone for Alisson+Rico -> Ramsdale +Gomez

  17. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Lots getting in Traoré but could Sarr be decent alternative?

    1. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yup.

    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Nice shout.

    3. Dr.Oftaw
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Now he’s broken into the starting 11 he’s had 3 goals and 1 assist in his 7 starts, so yeah he is sitting quietly under the radar

  18. Chelsea91
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    keep rash , Ali to Maddy maybe?

    1. Chelsea91
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      fail reply

    2. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yes. LC have nice fixtures.

  19. Ëð
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    On draft, would you lose C. Wilson for Pukki? Just a bit scared with those Bournemouth fixtures coming up.

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

    2. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Absolutely.

  20. SB007
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Have you planned all your transfers up to the DGW.

    I know there could be rotation and injuries but if you seriously want to increase rank plan now.

    1. BNMC
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I have a few ideas; I'll be assessing them all over the 10-day break upcoming.

      1. SB007
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Well done.

  21. puhd
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Who to sell for Traore: Maddison or Alli?
    I have to free up funds to get Trent

    1. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Alli. Think he has been very lucky.

  22. Sjaak
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    2FT .2ITB
    Ryan
    TAA Willems Kelly Rico Lund
    KDB Mane Alli Mount Grealish
    Vardy Kane Connolly

    A) Kane & Mount => Jimenez & Martial
    B) Kane & Mount & Grealish (-4) => Jimenez & Martial & Maddison
    C) Mount (& Willems) => Traore (& Gomez)

    1. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A

  23. footballcandy
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Do we thing Lucas Moura will start this GW?

    1. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yes. Made a big impact last game.

  24. D.Glynn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Play one,
    A) Lund. Liv away
    B) Kelly. Nor away
    C) Rico. WHam away
    D) Cantwell. CPalace Home

    1. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B

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

      D

    3. pitstop1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      D but surely you need to play one of A, B or C too? In which case, C for me for the potential attacking points.

  25. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Save the FT?

    Pope
    Soy, TAA, Kelly
    Mane, Salah, Grealish, KDB
    Jimi(VC), Vardy (C), DCL

    Button, Cantwell, Lund, Mariappa

    1. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Good team. Grealish ?

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

      Yes

  26. WVA
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    What to do with the 0.5 burning a hole in my pocket?

    Pope
    TAA Soyunca Rico
    Mane KDB Alli Willian
    Vardy Rashford Jimenez
    Button Cantwell Dunk Lundstram

    1. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Willi out Mart in.

  27. puhd
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    How are Alli’s stats? Is he worth keeping?

    1. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Don’t think he is clinical for enough.

    2. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, at least this week. When Son returns then maybe change

    3. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Meh don’t know. Seems to score his goals but doesn’t really look amazing

    4. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Low shot volume, but high quality chances. Keep for at least one more game if you have him.

      1. puhd
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks

    5. pitstop1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      he's an obvious fall guy in GW 23 in order to upgrade for the upcoming Liverpool double but I would keep for Saints - was unlucky in the last game not to haul.

      1. pitstop1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        *22 when we have 'Pool ... 23 unlikely to be great with new Watford either.

  28. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Grealish, Tammy to Adama Traoré, Vardy (C) for -8?

    1. puhd
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      8point hit kinda harsh. But Vardy a must imo

  29. Raf
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Does this need any surgery? Had a bad 2 weeks

    Ramsdale
    Soy aurier taa
    Cantwell Alli kdb Salah Maddison
    Vardy Tammy

    Button jiminez Kelly Lund

  30. SHOWSTOPPERRR
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Guys

    A) rash and grealish(current)
    B) jime and martial(free)
    C) grealish to traore free