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Shaqiri starts in attacking Liverpool line-up to face Manchester United

Xherdan Shaqiri (£6.4m) has made a surprise return to the Liverpool line-up in their top of the table clash with Manchester United in Double Gameweek 19.

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers using their Triple Captain chip on Mohamed Salah (£12.5m) will hope the Egyptian can return to his best form, after blanking in the last three games.

Jurgen Klopp has stuck with a 4-3-3 formation, playing Roberto Firmino (£9.3m) in his customary false nine role, flanked by Salah and Sadio Mane (£11.9m).

Their midfield has an attacking look, with Gini Wijnaldum (£5.3m) alongside Thiago (£5.7m) and Shaqiri.

Andy Robertson (£7.4m) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.3m) line up at full-back, with the makeshift centre-half pairing of Jordan Henderson (£5.4m) and Fabinho (£5.4m).

Alisson (£5.9m) will be hoping to keep only his fifth clean sheet of the season.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has again named a side containing Paul Pogba (£7.7m) and Bruno Fernandes (£11.3m), as he attempts to oust Liverpool from the top of the Premier League.

Anthony Martial (£8.8m) has returned from injury to lead the line for the Red Devils.

Marcus Rashford (£9.6m) lines up opposite Pogba on the right-hand side of the attack, with Fernandes in his customary number ten role.

Scott McTominay (£4.9m) and Fred (£5.3m) make up a battling midfield for Man United.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.4m) and Luke Shaw (£4.8m) start at full-back, with Victor Lindelof (£4.8m) returning to the side alongside Harry Maguire (£5.4m) in the centre of defence.

David De Gea (£5.3m) continues to be selected ahead of Dean Henderson (£5.2m) in goal.

Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Henderson, Fabinho, Robertson; Wijnaldum, Thiago, Shaqiri; Salah, Mane, Firmino

De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Lindelof, Shaw; Fred, McTominay; Rashford, Fernandes, Pogba; Martial

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  1. Rolls-Royce
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    KDB mega haul coming up! Let's go.

    1. McSauce
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      TC here!

      LFG

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I can see it coming. Salah (C) here

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

    Thinking back to that nice feeling when Antonio scored yesterday... now praying for a blank from one of my own players (KDB) and clinging on to the unrealistic hope that Stones rewinds back to England-Panama at the World Cup and scores twice tonight!

    1. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Was hoping to make ground myself with KDB(C), Stones and Cancelo but he’s benched...

      1. PascalCygan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I still think you will with KDB (C). I just wasn’t convinced after watching City recently (and worried about a rest) but I can’t say I captained Salah on form! Doh!

  3. The Ilfordian
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Hodgson given up on Benteke? Striker issues for Palace good for City defenders and Hammers next week

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

    All or nothing. TC KDB, send me into euphoria.

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      You’re missing the nightclubs aren't you fella!

      1. McSauce
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        With you fudgy

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

        My mates kitchen will have to do

        1. Weak Become Heros
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          🙂

  5. KAALI_DAAL
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Stage set well for KDB now that Salah and Bruno have failed.

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Add Vardy & Son to that list

    2. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Stage set for him to blank if fpl has taught me anything

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

    No Zaha could be huge, means Palace will hopefully be pinned in with nobody to relieve the pressure. Let's go KDB!

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      11 men behind the ball.

    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Eze the danger man.

  7. TomSaints
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Just remember it’s half time. This was the tougher fixture.

    I’m obviously a bit smug with no Liverpool as I’ve said all week they’re out of form - but can still whack 5 past Burnley (or draw 1-1 as I expect)

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

    Is it so that Zambian witchdoctor has 4 out of 5 Salah blanks now

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yep,

      1. Lazaretti
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        So prob 15 or 18pts for tc

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

      Don't think we can count playing against preschoolers as an actual match

    3. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Witches ain't sh!t but Mo does tricks
      Lick on these nuts and meg Carrick

  9. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Well with only Bruno from that game it could have gone a lot worse!

  10. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Really need KDB to haul early and get a rest for wed.

  11. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    So the game really ended 0-0

    Well at least it wasn't the borefest the Manchester derby was...

    "De gea.... De bruyne..... De-rby"

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

    Gundogan seems to have entered my FPL team for some reason so hope he does something here

    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I think these games are good for him this week. Getting in dangerous positions. Scenes if he gets himself back on penalties

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

        There's the reason 🙂

        Let's see how Jesus playing impacts him, could be more conservative than previous weeks because of that

  13. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Salah C massive fail. Wouldne be suprided if he rest vs Burnley

    1. OneDennisBergkamp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      already had a 10 day rest from todays game

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

      He was rested today.

  14. Duke Silver ☑
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Nice to see that Mitchell has locked down the LB spot for Palace again.

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Literally only positive of the gw so far

      1. Duke Silver ☑
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Unlucky with the Fernandes chance mate. Still got Fulham to get his points in.

      2. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        LOL!

    2. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      They look more solid with him in there.

  15. Shultan
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Why did I not go with the flick & do KDB (C)
    Cant enjoy city match now what with that Salah blank

    1. Shultan
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      *flock

  16. Bruce Lee
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Fear factor has gone from Liverpool

    1. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Their attack went from ruthless to toothless...

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Missing key players ... gonna happen. That said United parked a bus so they were pretty worried.

  17. OneDennisBergkamp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    my rank is now 4,100 - hoping KDB doesn't go and spoil it lol 😐

  18. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    It will be so ironic if KDB goes ballistic. I was the only one in my ML who had him the whole season. For DGW, everybody in my ML has transferred in and captained him. And I captain Salah!

  19. HNI
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Wouldnt have thought Alisson would be man of the match. Guess Its Mcity title to lose but all top teams playing mediocre

  20. ivantys
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    So even Rodri is part of the roulette lol

  21. El Presidente
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    What happened with Zaha???

  22. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    The Salah blank streak and zambian witch doctor spell is an incredible coincidence

    Has salah ever blanked 4 games in a row before?

    Fully exprcting a blank vs burnley now

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

      It's utterly bizzare and wants me to travel to Zambia to cast some spells

    2. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He accepts British Pound Sterling too!

      1. Party time
          3 years, 2 months ago

          😆

      2. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Never. Was always a prolific goalscorer since the U5s.

    3. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Rudiger gonna take Zouma's spot long term? I think he was always ahead of him pre-Lampard?

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Until he makes a mistake. It's a fpl minefield. Get fit James or Chilly.

    4. NejiHyuuga01
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      KDB (C) here but as I was considering TC on him I am not sure what I really want from him because I will be knocking my head on the wall for not pushing the button

      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        A load of points Shirley?

    5. boombaba
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Like I said all week. You don’t trust pep with fullbacks or wingers ...

      1. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Or Foden

    6. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Remember guys, every team rotates

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Jesus in goal next game

      2. Duke Silver ☑
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah but the fraud takes it to ridiculous levels.

      3. boombaba
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Not every player does though...

        1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Very common with fullbacks though

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

        Yes. A lot of games where Kane, Son, KdB, Salah, Maguire, AwB, Bruno and Rashford don't start.

    7. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Kane and Robbo turning this GW into a red arrow so far

    8. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      First rule of fight club...nailed on players for bench boost

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

      Interesting analysis on NBC showing how VVD/Gomez pairing missing means Liverpool are defending deeper and allowing the opposition to reset their defences with the breathing room they’re given. Hmm.

    10. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      So as a Kane and Son seller (for Vardy), a Salah (c) and Cancelo owner I will have enjoyed 0/3 matches today. Need a new hobby.

      1. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Gardening is more interesting than watching an Alladyce team. Sorry, Ole team.