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Alexander-Arnold starts for Liverpool as £4.0m Leeds defender features

Liverpool come into the first Premier League match of 2020/21 with their strongest key players all involved from the off.

Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.5m) has not turned out for the Reds since the end of last season, missing out on pre-season friendlies through injury, but he starts against Leeds United.

While he was not fit enough to go on a summer tour with his club, the right-back did get some game-time in while away on international duty with England.

Naturally, he is joined in the back-four by the usual suspects of Andrew Robertson (£7.0m), Virgil van Dijk (£6.5m) and Joe Gomez (£5.5m) while Neco Williams (£4.0m) misses out on a place in the match-day squad entirely.

Mohamed Salah (£12.0m), the second-most-captained player of Gameweek 1, starts on the right-hand side of Liverpool’s front-three, as do Sadio Mané (£12.0m) and Roberto Firmino (£9.5m).

In their first Premier League game for 16 years, Leeds line-up in Marcelo Biela’s favoured 4-1-4-1 formation.

The key Fantasy talking point is a start at centre-back for Pascal Struijk (£4.0m), although it remains unclear how long he will last in the team. The budget defender takes the place of club captain Liam Cooper (£4.5m) who is unexpectedly absent from the squad today.

The Scottish international’s late injury means a centre-back pairing of Struijk and new signing Robin Koch (£4.5m) for Leeds, while Stuart Dallas (£4.5m) and Luke Ayling (£4.5m) are set to staff the full-back positions.

Patrick Bamford (£5.5m) has been trusted with a start at Anfield, keeping new signing Rodrigo Moreno (£6.0m) on the bench while key man Pablo Hernández (£6.0m) is also in from the beginning, joined in midfield by Mateusz Klich (£5.5m), Jack Harrison (£5.5m) and Helder Costa (£5.5m).

Liverpool XI: Alisson; Robertson, van Dijk, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold; Keïta, J Henderson, Wijnaldum; Mané, Firmino, Salah.

Leeds United XI: Meslier; Dallas, Struijk, Koch, Ayling; Phillips; Costa, Hernández, Klich, Harrison; Bamford.

Best players by position:

2,446 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Firminooooo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    FPL and the pain is back. Ings, Adams and KWP in my team, Mitchell on the bench. I hate GW1

    1. DavidMunday815
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      It wouldn't be FPL without stuff like this!

      1. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Nice to see you interacting in the comments section david 🙂

    2. Pacer.
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      They all played though! You don't have a crisis, just a disappointment.

  2. The Truth Is...
      3 years, 6 months ago

      why cant i see the teams of other people in my leagues?

      1. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        You can.

      2. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Wait for hte points to be awarded

      3. Von Lipwig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Click their names, then click GW1

      4. Nimby
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Click on their names and GW1.

      5. TAT
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Click on their name, then GW1.

      6. Dr. Rog
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        this is pretty useful
        https://www.anewpla.net/fpl/league/live.php

        1. The Truth Is...
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Thanks all!

      7. Von Lipwig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Time to do ings to martial? Or wait and see if havertz or Alli to rash is better? (I prefer rash of the United options)

        1. Pedersen
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Wait, no reason not to. Not gonna increase in price today

          1. Von Lipwig
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Thanks a lot, that helps me relax a bit (martial won't rise tonight? It's midnight here)

        2. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          So you were so impressed by all the chances that Palace gave up you want another go 😀

          1. Von Lipwig
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Please thisnkt impressed with Southampton and United's fixtures cannot be ignored

        3. Dybala10
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Do it.

      8. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Listening to Bielsa interviews is like listening to Mr. Miyagi.

        1. Fred54
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          ??? What kind of knock off copy of Karate Kid did you watch?

        2. DavidMunday815
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Helpful for journalists though! Gives us a few extra seconds to transcribe each sentence when it flicks between Bielsa and the translator! 😀

      9. Orbiter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Will price change tonight for fantasy EPL? Contemplating when to bring in Man U and City players onboard without missing out on base price. Thanks.

      10. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Salah brace plssssssssssss 😉 ynwa

      11. mgilbert86
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I think Adams still looks the best 6.0 right now.

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah I wouldn't panic to get rid. He looked dangerous. I don't have him but if he keeps performing like that he could become useful to pickup.

      12. Dr. Rog
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        predictions for the next two games?

        Liverpool 3-1 Leeds
        West Ham 2-2 Newcastle

        1. 1zverGGadeM
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Liverpool 3-0 Leeds
          West Ham 2-1 Newcastle

          1. the dom 1
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            This

          2. Von Lipwig
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Please this

        2. windowview
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Liverpool 0 - 2 Leeds

          1. 1zverGGadeM
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Get a girl, dude 😉

        3. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          LIV 2-0 LEE Keita Firmino
          WHU 1-2 NEW Wilson 2X Yarmolenko

        4. Wild Card this!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          1:1
          2:0

        5. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          4-0
          3-2

        6. Flair
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          2-0 Liverpool
          2-2

      13. Ser Davos
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        At least Auba and Mitchell have done their jobs perfectly so far

      14. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Wonder how Bats fits into this Palace side. If Zaha stays OOP up front, he might be an option.

        1. have you seen cyan
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          bit part player imo, wont ever be a settled starter

          1. Ask Yourself
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Are you forgetting this guy is the second choice striker for the number 1 international team in the world

            1. have you seen cyan
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              I just assume he lacks actual match fitness massively, is he even capable of 90mins?

            2. Flair
              • 3 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Only because Vardy retired

        2. Dr. Rog
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Zaha could've had a hat trick today

          my guess is either Batman comes in as a direct replacement for Ayew, or Zaha shifts to the wing in place of Shlupp.

        3. The Pesci challenge
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          They’re not going to pay all them wages to sit him on the bench, the lad will start the next game

          1. Piggs Boson
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I have no doubt he plays, he's quality. I'm just wondering if Zaha partners Bats up front or whether he's pushed out wide.

      15. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Ings and Adams owners twitching now.. price drops imminent. Doubling or even tripling up on a side that's mid table at best was always going to be a disaster

        1. Bubz
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          😆

        2. mgilbert86
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I'm def keeping adams and KWP, look good for points over the long run

          Going to sell Ings to Martial though

          1. Brosstan
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Sensible move. But it's also moves like that which is exactly why he's going to drop in price

          2. sully29
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Sensible.

        3. Ser Davos
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          You did warn me on Ings, but only one gameweek in

          1. Brosstan
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I've been saying it before the game week started as well. Jimenez and Ings ar prime candidates for price drops

            1. pingissimus
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Out of curiosity who do you have up front?

              1. Brosstan
                • 9 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                Werner Kane Wilson

        4. Woy_is_back
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Yup. True bro

        5. Qaiss
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Man do you actually own any players, or even have an FPL account? All you do is troll people 😀

          1. Lev Yashin
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Get used to it.

            It's gonna be a looong season...

          2. Brosstan
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            😀 I have an account and I will be the first to admit when I've made awful picks. But trolling others and bantering is part of the fun!

        6. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Hmmmm

          GK still ok. Ings still a class act. Do you see loads of other teams sitting back and opening up space the way Palace did? Three card trick that works when you score first.

          Most other teams will attack them and open themselves up.

        7. Pacer.
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          You're such a troll.

          Ings owners really needn't twitch. Guy has punted in a goal nearly every other game for a year and right at this moment in time there's zero to indicate he won't continue.

          Seems more like you're trying to convince yourself than anyone else

      16. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Not too concerned about KWP. He was so high up the pitch; he'll be in good positions to nab the odd attacking points.

        Almost got an assist for the Ings header late-on. For 4.5m, that's decent.

        If Southampton put in a few bad performances, I'll consider shifting McCarthy to a decently performing defensive side. Not a priority, as due to downgrade the likes of Aubameyang, etc in the coming GWs.

        1. Ser Davos
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Similar thoughts

          If I'd have picked KWP over a long term playing 4.0 I'd be annoyed and if Vinagre doesn't play then he's still reasonable for his price

        2. Wild Card this!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Might wait for his price to drop, then get him in...

        3. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Agreed

          McCarthy out on WC? But the reality is Southampton are not cs specialists.

      17. JohnnyRev7
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        22 from 3 (Auba (c), McCarthy & Mitchell). My only other interest today is Soucek v Wilson. Hoping for a 3-3 with both players heavily involved. I'll take the dogs for a loooong walk whilst Salah's playing. Much more healthy that hiding behind the sofa.

      18. Ser Davos
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Captain Mannering

      19. el polako
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Need Leeds to outrun LFC and Salah to continue missing sitters.

      20. seewhyaxe
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        let's go with the triple

        Salah (c)
        TAA
        Robbo

        1. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          10 6 6 = 22 points not bad

        2. KGFC
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Same, GL to us!!!

      21. Hect.OR 98th
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Played Mitchell ahead of KWP.

        1. Hect.OR 98th
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Small victories.

        2. erictheking1
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Good effort, I'm just counting my blessings the red was recinded.

        3. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Big call that. Why did you do it?

        4. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Backing home game defender and Woy's compact team, nice!

      22. The-Red-1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Probably should've thought of this before, but KDB or Sterling bearing in mind I'll probably wildcard in a few weeks!!

      23. erictheking1
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Average so far auba did his job KWP less so.

        Took a punt on Minamino starting so hoping he get enough time off the bench to do something.

      24. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Salah (C), TAA & VVD let’s go!!!

        1. Herman Toothrot
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Leeds will score

          1. Woy_is_back
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            This

          2. Qaiss
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Bamford up front

          3. Big boy Bowen
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            So will Van Dijk from a Trent corner 🙂

      25. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        anyone tempted to hit the wildcard button?

        1. Flair
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Not until GW10

      26. Zilla
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Expecting price changes tonight?

        1. Dr. Rog
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          no

      27. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Leeds 4m defender to keep his place?

        1. Dr. Rog
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          no

      28. Herman Toothrot
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Don't worry Mitchell owners. All the cool kids bought Ferguson

        1. HashAttack
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Bought in both of them

          1. Von Lipwig
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I think that is smart

        2. Vazza
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Please tell me having Ferguson was the correct decision and Mitchells starting position is still in jeopardy once PVA returns

          1. Nice to Finally Michu
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Can't speak to the first but yes the latter is true

        3. XABI 15
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          got both! meant I risked it this week with a bench of Ferguson, Davis, Fernandes..

      29. Hairy Potter
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        You can't predict the future or change the past.

        Just have fun.

        1. BenDavies
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          But i can try

          1. Vazza
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Just to let you know, I went for Eric Dier rather than you..

      30. XABI 15
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        any chance of bonus for Mitchell?

      31. Von Lipwig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Can someone tell me if martial will rise in the next 24 hours?

        1. Bubz
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          You'll have to ask his wife

        2. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Relax, no changes tonight.

        3. Von Lipwig
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Haha. Thanks lads

      32. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Any active wildcard friends here?

      33. tricpic
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        When do price rises/falls happen? Is it 100,000 transfers in/out? Or something more complicated than that?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Transfers in or about 10% of owners sell.

      34. Nightcrawler
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Why is ferguson likely to play when he retunrs from injury?

        What position does he play and who would he be playing instead of

        1. XABI 15
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          RB

        2. Ask Yourself
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          RB instead of Ward. Will probably be eased in slowly, no rush with Ward still doing his job

        3. Vazza
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          RB - I have my fingers crossed

        4. Drexl Spivey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Plays anywhere along the back four.

        5. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          RB by preference

          Fairly attacking and does get up the pitch. He'll likely wait a fair bit imo. RH will want to school him first.