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Tierney back in Arsenal line-up as Thiago misses out for Liverpool

Kieran Tierney (£5.4m) has overcome his groin injury to make a much-needed start for Arsenal as they face Liverpool at Anfield.

The Scottish international has been a key member of Mikel Arteta’s back-three in recent months and was sorely missed in the Gameweek 2 draw with West Ham.

He is joined in the heart of the Gunners’ defence by the continually ever-present Rob Holding (£4.5m) and David Luiz (£5.5m), who makes his first start of the season in the place of a benched Gabriel (£5.1m).

Arteta has gone for a defensive double-up in central midfield by selecting Mohamed Elneny (£4.5m) alongside Granit Xhaka (£5.5m), who are flanked by wing-backs Ainsley Maitland-Niles (£5.0m) and Hector Bellerín (£5.0m).

Following a week of flash sales in favour of Kevin De Bruyne (£11.6m), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.9m) lines up in his usual starting berth on the left-hand side of Arsenal’s front three.

He is accompanied there by Willian (£8.0m) and an in-form Alexandre Lacazette (£8.5m), who has two goals from two Premier League games this season and keeps Eddie Nketiah (£5.9m) on the bench again.

Liverpool are mostly as expected, with Mohamed Salah (£12.1m), Sadio Mané (£11.9m), Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.5m) and Andrew Robertson (£7.0m) all in their usual stations for Gameweek 3.

However, Thiago Alcantara (£6.0m) misses out through a “minor fitness issue” while Joe Gomez (£5.4m) returns from his injury to start at centre-back once again.

Liverpool XI (4-3-3): Alisson; Robertson, van Dijk, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold; Keita, Wijnaldum, Fabinho; Mané, Firmino, Salah.

Arsenal XI (3-4-3): Leno; Tierney, D Luiz, Holding; Maitland-Niles, Xhaka, Elneny, Bellerín; Aubameyang, Lacazette, Willian.

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  1. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Rumours that there was a quarrel between Alonso and Lampard. Apparently Alonso went to the bus directly after shower without planning to watch the second half. Lampard was furious about that.

    End of Alonso at Chelsea?

    1. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      It was the end of him either way, Chilwell is fit.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        But he is the back up left back. We will be without one if he is sold by October

        1. The Ejiptian King
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Azpi can play there?

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            But we need Lamptey to cover James than. One full back will be missing. Chelsea plays too many games. One injury and we are doomed

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

              Haha. If we play alonso we’re doomed, I’d rather play the kit man at left back.

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

      He's always the scapegoat. I feel sorry for him as far as football goes

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        He is good when the team plays 3 at the back

      2. diabydoesgallas
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah I would save your sympathy..

  2. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Robbo goal

  3. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Arnold !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  4. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    ROBOOOO GOAL

  5. sminkypinky
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Wahey!

  6. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Robbo G

  7. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Yes robbo!

  8. Licky
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Robbo!!

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

    Oh absolutely bollock off!

  10. McSauce
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    TAA assist?

  11. CheesyZoot
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    TAA assist or nah?

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

      Yes

  12. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    ROBBO ROBBO ROBBO YES MY HEROOOOOOO

  13. sminkypinky
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Trent assist right?

  14. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I’m King Midas in reverse

  15. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Trent, Robbo. Nice

  16. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Defenders are useless this season

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

      He writes as one assists for the other to score

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

    TAA assist?

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yep

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

    Is that TAA assist?

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

      Yes

  19. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    TAA Assist

  20. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Robbo goal and assist combo tonight

  21. thepoet85
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Has to be TAA assist.

  22. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    ROBERTSONNNN YESSSS

    & yes Trent assist. Points for everyone lol

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

      Think it came from Holding.

  23. Fudgy
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Season over !

  24. That Was Easy!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Well, complaining about double Pool defense worked.

  25. TomSaints
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    The double up is needed. Defence for the win!

  26. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Robbo! Finally something good

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

      Made up for him after that mistake

  27. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Why’d I pick VVDman ffs

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

    Ugghhhh

    Worst possible combo

  29. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Trent looks in the mood tonight 🙂