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Robertson and Alexander-Arnold return to Liverpool XI as Jota starts again

Liverpool’s trip to Brentford is the seventh and final Premier League match of the day.

Kick-off is at 17:30 BST.

After a blank for Cristiano Ronaldo earlier in the day, captainers of Mohamed Salah have a chance to steal a march on those Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers who decided against handing the armband to the Egyptian.

Above: Gameweek 6 captaincy and effective ownership stats among the top 10,000 FPL managers

Jurgen Klopp has made four changes to the Liverpool team that beat Crystal Palace 3-0 at Anfield last weekend.

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joel Matip and Andrew Robertson all return in defence, with Curtis Jones replacing the injured Thiago Alcantara in midfield.

James Milner, Ibrahima Konate and Kostas Tsimikas make way.

Diogo Jota again leads the line, with Salah and Sadio Mane either side of the Portugal international, but Roberto Firmino is back among the substitutes after a month on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.

Brentford manager Thomas Frank makes just the one change to the Bees side that won 2-0 at Wolverhampton Wanderers last Saturday.

Frank Onyeka replaces Shandon Baptiste, who drops to the bench.

Ten Brentford players are ever-present starters in the Premier League this season.

GAMEWEEK 6 LINE-UPS

Brentford XI: Raja, Ajer, Jansson, Pinnock, Canos, Onyeka, Norgaard, Janelt, Henry, Mbeumo, Toney.

Subs: Fernandez, Jensen, Forss, Wissa, Ghoddos, Zanka, Baptiste, Bidstrup, Roerslev

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Fabinho, Jones, Salah, Jota, Mane.

Subs: Kelleher, Konate, Milner, Firmino, Gomez, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Minamino, Tsimikas, Origi

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  1. DangerFC
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    a) Shaw/Ronaldo to alonso/lukaku for free
    B) shaw/James/Ronaldo to alonso/lukaku/ Christensen -4

    Chelsea fixtures just seem too good

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

      a

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Ronaldo hattrick incoming 😛

  2. Beautiful Game
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Choose one GK for long term:

    A) Guaita
    B) Ramsdale

    1. Angelic upstart
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Raya

  3. Tripleh123
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Dilemma here. Should i take a hit-4

    a) Greenwood+Jota> Raphina+Sarr
    b) Transfer either one+ defender> Rudiger+6m Midifielder

    Worried about price drops for Jota & Greenwood this week

  4. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Can see a big Chelsea reaction vs Soton

    1. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Don't underestimate Southampton. Like United did.

  5. merin
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Would you press the WC-button now, or wait a week?

    Sanchez Steele
    TAA Shaw White Livramento Williams
    Salah Jota Greenwood Raphinha Benrahma
    Ronaldo Antonio Obafemi

    1 FT, 1.1 ITB

    1. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If you can see 5 decent transfers you could do then why not

  6. Calculated Risks
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bottomed.
    Is Raphs flag just left over from last week? See he was hooked but was it just to give him a breather?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No, he's not fit enough to play longer. Whether he'll be in better or worse shape for next week remains to be seen.

      1. Calculated Risks
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Ok thanks Andy

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

      I think it's left over. He's managing a hip injury for the last couple weeks so he's on reduced minutes as a result.

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Gone from orange to yellow- see Bielsa comments in Scout tweets. Not fully fit

    4. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Playing through an injury, according to Bielsa

      Key point is that he's still playing, though

    5. Calculated Risks
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks all for the comments...will be a risk then to get him now

    6. Thomas Magnum
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Raphinha not fully fit still, had big ice packs on his hamstrings after the game. Maybe the international break is coming at a good time for him to rest though

      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        He has been called up to Brazil squad which would mean missing week 8 game so guess if carrying ongoing injury might be withdrawn from squad

      2. pavlev
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yep. Hamming up the hammies so to speak. They will either play "through the injury" next week or say injured, but no way he travels and he'll hopefully be good after

    7. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No - the flag before the match was 50%. Now it is 75%

      https://twitter.com/FPLStatus/status/1441817394956095489?s=19

      The flag makes sense. He was subbed off like last match and strapping up afterwards, and he'll be assesses (as last week)

    8. WVA
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'm bringing him in so he likely won't feature for the next couple of games and will definitely blank

  7. banskt
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bottomed.
    Thoughts on Elyounoussi? Only played 3 games, but very nice stats in that price range. Tasty fixtures for Southampton. Any idea if he is nailed? Haven't watched him play though...

    1. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      There's always tomorrow.

      1. banskt
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Ideally, I should decide today and sell Amartey before the price fall. (I have 2FT and doing a couple of changes).

    2. Thomas Magnum
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I really like him as an option but just not sure how nailed he is, wish he was fully nailed but with the other Armstrong returning I’m not sure what the lineup will look like then

  8. Thomas Magnum
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    With Ole saying Bruno has another chance at penalties, is it still worth keeping him or look still look to sell?
    I have both him and Ronaldo but no Lukaku, so most likely I’ll be selling one to afford Lukaku just not sure which

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Today was incredibly harsh on Bruno

      Greenwood's choice to shoot from an angle instead of giving Bruno a tap in when it was 0-0 in the first half & utd were on top was calamitous

      And then he misses the penalty - it's a cliche - but on another day that was an absolute haul for Bruno

      Rumours of his demise with CR7 on the scene may be greatly exaggerated

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I agree, very frustrating seeing Greenwood not only fluff that but a few other opportunities for Bruno, once their fixtures change I’ll want both, but whilst Chelsea’s are nice I’m keen on Lukaku, just not sure which to drop. Ronaldo ownership is scary but without pens…

    2. Feloh
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Ronaldo takes the pens from now onwards.

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Coach said Bruno will take the next I believe

        1. Fish up a tree
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah but what does Ronaldo say

          1. JONALDINHO
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            What sort of nonsense is this. Bruno took the first one despite what “ Ronaldo had to say”

  9. In Like Flynn.
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I was disappointed Vardy didn't pick up the match ball today.

  10. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Hold Ronaldo another week or make move to Lukaku?

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Depends who you think is the better captain this week.

      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thinking Lukaku as expect backlash from Chelsea- not sure if United in good enough form to do same and Ronaldo isolated today but will wait until after CL games

  11. Tcheco
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Exact money for Digne to Rudiger. Do it now?

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Will Rudiger rise/Digne drop?

      1. Tcheco
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I think one or both things will happen

        1. Angelic upstart
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Then you've answered your question 🙂

          Digne could go down tonight for what it's worth. Chelsea playing midweek I believe.

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      CL midweek

      1. Tcheco
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yes & this worries me because he will def play + could be rested + price rise. Triple threat on that move but I really want a Chelsea defender

    3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If no other fires yup

  12. jack88
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    got 49. all out.
    sanchez
    shaw trent christensen
    salah sarr benrahma jota
    ronaldo antonio bamford

    have 2 FT. choose one
    1. jota + bamford to douglas luiz+lukaku
    2. shaw> rudiger, roll 1 ft
    3. ronaldo+shaw> rudiger+lukaku
    4. jota+ shaw> raphinha+rudiger

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Your transfer should involve Bamford, imo

      I'd go as far as saying 1 + 2 for -4 should repay the hit

      1. jack88
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        you mean bamford, jota and shaw needs to go ?

        1. Ze_Austin
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Exactly. Two injuries and one rotation risk

          1. jack88
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            so, shaw+jota+bamford to rudiger+lukaku+douglas luiz (-4) worth the hit ?

            1. Ze_Austin
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              That's what I said, yeah

              But it's just my opinion anyway. If you agree, then it's worth it

              1. Pep bites Kun
                • 8 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                🙂 Enjoyed this thread. You'll make a good parent

    2. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Sanchez still to play

      1. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Most of us have already adjusted so well to his 2 points that he's a ghost now

        1. My heart goes Salalalalah
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          2 points? Love the optimism

  13. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Jota keep or sell?

    1. AleksaMaster
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Depends on what is alternative. I will sell him to afford cancelo and alonso.

      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        If I sell him it'll be for Sarr or Saka which enables Cancelo for me.

  14. Tcheco
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Would you do Vardy to Lukaku for a hit?

    1. jack88
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      you want to sell vardy and ..for a hit ?

      1. Tcheco
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Ok thank you got it 😀

    2. PartyTime
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Don’t you like to party?

      1. Tcheco
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I love it. But the flat track bully is about to score loads

        1. PartyTime
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah. You’re right.Could pick Lukaku too. Good choice tbh

  15. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Will punt on a Jota replacement, with view to Wildcard GW 8.

    These players currently in my thoughts:

    Traore
    Raphinha
    Son
    Havertz/Ziyech

    1. Angelic upstart
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If you want a massive punt go Cornet from Burnley as they're playing Norwich

      1. Andy_Social
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Went off injured after he scored

      2. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Hamstrung, sadly

        1. Angelic upstart
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Sorry didn't realise. Ignore me!

  16. ZAWAd25
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Can we say that Christensen is pretty much nailed?

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No, plays 3 in 4

      Although apparently azpi was limping, if he gets a knock I’d be confident he starts most games

    2. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not even close.

    3. jack88
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      not until james is ruled out for long term

    4. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      no, but a decent(cheap) way into Chelsea

    5. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No, but I think Azpi with his RB/CB abilities is as close as it gets now

      Probably worth the 6.0

      1. Andy_Social
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        If James is out for a bit, Azpi likely plays on the right, so Rudi and Christensen should be regular starters, with Tilva/Chalobah 3rd CB. But it depends on news of James.

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Not so sure on tbh - he can also play Azpi CB & CHO RB leaving two slots for Rudiger, Silva, Christensen (assuming he also doesn't involve Chalobah)

  17. Pukkipartyy
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Any news of James injury?

      1. OverTinker
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        so minimum 28 days??????

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Sounds like he'll probably miss GW7 at the least.

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

      That don’t look good

  18. WVA
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    FYI I'm bringing Raphina back in so don't bother getter him or sell if you have him.

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Stop moaning about bad luck when you're bringing in a player who if flagged & having his minutes managed.

      1. WVA
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Doesn't matter who I bring in they will blank

  19. Atimis
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Ofc will be doing Shaw to Che def for free.
    Would you also consider -4 like Greenwood out? Or keep him for next 1/2 GWs?

    1. Maxed
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I did a -8 before and decided not to take hit anymore

    2. FourLokoLeipzig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Losing Shaw before he plays at home against a strikerless Everton?

  20. PocketZola
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    sarr + antonio = 17 -4 (hit) = 13

    if i left raph and toney = 8 + ?

  21. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Another week, another time to show how TAA isn’t worth 7.5m. Sleep well tonight I will.

    1. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      You’re sleeping well with 22 points?

      1. Athletic Nasherbo
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Wrong link bro. 80k I believe.

    2. Gunneryank
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Enjoy this fiction you've created. We'll enjoy Trent's contributions over the season (unless he gets injured).

  22. Tripleh123
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Essential to double up on Chelsea defence next week? Have Alonso,want Rudiger but looking to get rid of Greenwood+Jota due to incoming price drops.Any advice?

    1. Atimis
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Where do you see price drop for Greenwood?

  23. Erange
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Please RWCT

    Ederson/Foster

    TAA/Alonso/Rudiger/Día/Livramento

    Salah/Raph/Benrahma/Gallager/Brownhill

    Antonio/Lukaku/ASM

    1.7itb so i can ASM to DCL later

    1. Maeki2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Antonio essential?

  24. I Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Sanchez
    TAA, James, Semedo
    Salah, Jota, Raphinha, Doucoure
    Ronaldo, Antonio, Jimenez

    Steele; White, Sissoko, Livramento.

    1 FT 1.0 ITB

    I'm thinking my best move is Ronaldo -> Lukaku (c). White can come in for James if he's out and in GW8 I can do James to Cancelo.

    Thoughts?

    1. Atimis
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I will (c) Ronaldo lol 😀

  25. Lord of Ings
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Rudiger the chelsea defender to get?
    Seems pretty nailed and no other lcb alternatives.

  26. Manani
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    best Chelsea defender to get?? Thinking Rudiger.

    Other defenders are: Coufal, Livermento, White, TAA

    1. Lord of Ings
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      My question as well.
      I’m on Rudiger at the moment.
      Who are you going?

      1. Manani
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        thinking Rudiger or Alonso, but the latter seems bit too risky

  27. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Brentford away not looking quite as good for Chelsea in gw8

    1. Cok3y5murf
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      For winning or scoring goals?

  28. Lord of Ings
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Rudiger the chelsea defender to get?

    1. camarozz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'm either getting Rudiger for free.

      Or 1st hit if the season for Alonso..

  29. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Come on Villa!!! Told ya we would get a result...

    Raphina last on bench coz of his flag...

    Antonio (c) + good old Sarr tho..

  30. RogDog_jimmy
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I’ve been on a steady decline since gw1.
    Not decisive going after upside and playing too safe I think.

    Still have WC and think that be what I need to do to get back in the groove. Or maybe a hit to really attack something.

    Sanchez, Foster
    TAA, Shaw, Semedo, Duffy, Livramento
    Salah, Greenwood, Jota, Benrahma, Gilmour
    Ronaldo, Antonio, Jimenez

    1ft 0.1itb

    Any ideas?

    1. Maxed
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      The GW hasn't over yet..