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There’s a lesser-spotted Saturday 7.45pm GMT kick-off to round off the day’s Premier League action.

It’s a big one from a Fantasy Premier League (FPL) perspective, too, as Liverpool’s Double Gameweek 25 gets underway at Selhurst Park.

The rumours were true concerning the non-involvement of Darwin Nunez as the Uruguayan striker misses out altogether in south London.

His place in the line-up is taken by Diogo Jota.

“Darwin had the shoulder problem from the Newcastle game, worked out for the Real Madrid game but then got another knock there, felt it again and more.

“So there was no chance for today and hopefully he can be [available] in midweek again.” – Jurgen Klopp on Darwin Nunez, speaking before kick-off

Jota for Darwin is one of four changes that Jurgen Klopp has made from the side beaten by Real Madrid in midweek.

James Milner, Naby Keita and Joel Matip are recalled as Fabinho, Stefan Bajcetic and the injured Joe Gomez make way.

The Palace team news is straightforward, as they are unchanged from the 1-1 draw with Brentford.

Despite a return to training on Friday, Wilfried Zaha isn’t involved in the Eagles’ matchday squad.

GAMEWEEK 25 LINE-UPS

Crystal Palace XI: Guaita, Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell, Doucoure, Sambi Lokonga, Olise, Ayew, Schlupp, Mateta

Subs: Whitworth, Ward, Milivojevic, Eze, McArthur, Hughes, Edouard, Richards, Ahamada

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Milner, Keita, Salah, Gakpo, Jota

Subs: Kelleher, Fabinho, Firmino, Jones, Elliott, Tsimikas, Carvalho, Bajcetic, Williams


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  1. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Man Utd will destroy this Liverpool defence next GW

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I thought Liverpool were back?

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        They are back, to their 2009 - 2013 form

    2. Eleven Hag
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Hopefully another Fred masterclass

  2. GOTHAM City F.C.
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Is it time to accept piling up on pool players was a recycle idea?

    1. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Terrible

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

      If you got their defenders, you're laughing.

      1. riot
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Robbo cap and not enjoying this

      2. GOTHAM City F.C.
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Like the guy below?

      3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Hysterically laughing at why you invested in such a terrible defence?

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

        I am only laughing at how bad they are at defending. Will be a miracle if they keep a clean sheet.

  3. JBG
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Hahah this Pool defence.

  4. Treadstone
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Klopps beard looking as ragged as his team.

  5. PogChamp
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    A Salah(c) goal will be absolutely massive. Come on Mo.

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      And absolutely unexpected?

      1. PogChamp
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Hmm. His recent form says he’ll return. Even an assist will do

        1. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Really really recent. I mean on recent form, Foden is scoring every week...

        2. JBG
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          His recent form has been helped by two massive GKing mistakes.

    2. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      It's not happening sadly

  6. Eleven Hag
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Wtf lol

  7. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    What's the exact news on Darwin? Will he play the second game of this GW?

    1. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Klopp said hopefully he's back in midweek.

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        For 1 pt cameo perhaps. That might not be bad against free hitters.

    2. riot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Klopp was positive

  8. ZLATAN'S PONYTAIL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Even as a United supporter I feel for TAA. His confidence is shot to pieces as a defender. Every time he's defending he's making mistakes. I dont know if he's just being exposed now or if every mistake is piling up for him. Be surprised if United don't target him at Anfield next.

    I see him celebrating in instances when he scores or assists and I wish he'd switch his mindset a bit to enjoy defending more. Hope he comes gets out of his funk sooner than later.

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Was never a good defender. VVD in top form was the one who would save him all the time. The issue is VVD has regressed quite a bit.

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        With Matip and Gomez you really can't blame him after injury.

        1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          That too. My point is TAA has always been like this.

    2. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      He’s been found out. Teams target him every game.

  9. zon
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Imagine I considered taking Kane out for Nunez to get TAA for a hit lol

    1. Bishopool
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      still CS and still 45mins to go. imagine that

  10. Baps Hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Salah to Bruno is no brainer, Brighton players can wait.

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Should sell Gakpo also, but he is my 8th attacker.

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Even if Salah plays in 28?

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Well, I may keep Gakpo then. Similar points, but cheaper.

  11. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Did Plopp day why Darwin isn't there BTW?

    1. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Shoulder injury from the Newcastle game... Klopp hopeful he's back midweek

      1. TheTinman
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Damn but he played vs Madrid. Could be one of those which niggles away till the end of the season

    2. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Plopp day?

      1. TheTinman
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Hahaha typo. Should have been Plopp say.

  12. El Presidente
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    I don't get it, they just look like League1 defenders... wtf, basic basic mistakes.

  13. Eleven Hag
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Quietly wishful about Bueno haul at Anfield

  14. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Just seen the villa penalty

    I mean seriously what is the point in VAR? That is just an outrageous decision

    1. Digital-Real
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Justice was served, earlier T Rex arms hacked Watkins

    2. El Presidente
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Shocking.

  15. Assisting the assister
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    How many Brighton and Brentford are people planning for their doubles?

    1. Scalper
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      3 in the first double, 4 in the second

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      One each.

    3. Zimo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      6

    4. Eleven Hag
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Two or three in first double

      Espu, Mitoma/McAllister and Toney

    5. Assisting the assister
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah I feel like one of each is enough

    6. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      2 or 3, perhaps 4. I don't know yet.

    7. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Depends on 28. If I can put a decent team out in 28, probably not many. If I can't and likely FH28 then I may go hard on it

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Going hard is a possibility, but not atm.

        1. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          I think it could work as part of a FH28 and BB29. Details of 28 will reveal whether it's likely to be worth it or not

    8. El Presidente
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      6

    9. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I have 2 Brighton already, likely to get Toney too, will probably leave it at that

  16. Scalper
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Lvpool assets not looking good next gw

    1. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Consistent with last 24 GWs then

    2. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      There will be goals on both sides in the derby.

      1. Maddamotha
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Yes. United will change sides after 45min so you are correct

    3. RICICLE
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      And this is news? Haha

  17. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Trossard is better than I thought and Jorginho is better than I thought. They weren't who the fans wanted or hoped for, but the performances and numbers speak for themselves. They've slotted in perfectly, added depth, experience and flexibility.

    Would Mudryk and Caicedo have the same impact immediately? I doubt it and we'll never know, but I'm happy how things turned out.

    1. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Mudryk no but Caicedo yes. Caicedo is very very very good

      1. Arteta
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Signing Caicedo and/or Rice would be the dream.

    2. Eleven Hag
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      You never know, Mudryk in a positive and winning setup could be a different animal altogether

      1. Arteta
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        That's a good point actually.

    3. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I am happy we got them both but I also feel Mudryk would have done really well in our system. Potter does not know how to use his attacking assets properly

      1. Arteta
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Arteta would take him to another level in the future. I'm sure of it. Chelsea have been a complete mess for some time now and Brighton could very well finish above them, which never ceases to amaze me.

    4. El Presidente
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah maybe for immediate impact it was good but long-term both Mudryk and Caicedo are a class above.

      1. Arteta
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Going back for Caicedo in the summer makes sense. He wanted to sign a month ago and he's still more than welcome to join us.

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

        How is Mudryk a class above Trossard? One has 9 career goals, the other has been class in the Premier League for years now, scored a hatrick at Anfield etc

        1. Herger
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          El Presidante is a known clown. Best not to engage him

    5. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I can tell you as a Chelsea fan than Jorginho is not that great and he’ll p ss you off a lot

      1. Arteta
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        I don't expect perfection and neither should anyone else. He's gonna play for Arsenal until 2024 or maybe 2025, and won't be a starter for most of the time. If he helps us to win the title this year... the transfer will be justified in less than 4 months.

  18. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Starting to look like missing deadline is going to help me lol

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      How many of your teams did you miss the deadline with?

      1. El Presidente
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        BOOM

      2. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Handling too many teams takes time...

      3. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        All of them naturally

      4. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Would be pretty impressive or difficult to remember on one but not others lol

      5. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Blimey I am popular lol

        1. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Careful mistaking popularity for notoriety...

          1. Scapegoat Salah
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            I’ll take either lol

  19. Sheffield Wednesday
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Shame Henderson blocked a potential TAA goal Salah assist. One of those weeks?

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      At least someone in that team is defending.

    2. dshv
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Yes

    3. El Presidente
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Putting his body on the line

  20. putana
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    this gameweek was such a trap but it was either buy liverpool or have blank players

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      That's what I thought. Get Darwin instead of a blank.

      Oh wait...

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      KDB to Salah looks ok. But that least second Kane to Darwin for -4 is hurting.

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Salah lookiing like possibly getting a miraculous 3 point haul. Cannot rule it out yet.

        1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          I predict 2. Still better than KDB though. Haha.

  21. dshv
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Nketiah to toney?
    Martinelli to March

    Choose one ?

    1. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      1st one

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Nketiah

    3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Martinelli has scored in his last 2, wouldn't get rid now

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        The first one was extremely lucky though.

        1. JBG
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          People brought in Salah after 2 horrible GKing mistakes so...

    4. Glasner Ball
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Im keeping Martinelli

    5. Old Bull
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I’m doing Nketiah to Toney. Might get March but want to see how Brighton do next GW against a resurgent West Ham first.

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Yes. March, Mitoma or MacAllister.

        1. Old Bull
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Already have Mitoma which means I’ll be much more cautious about doubling up.

    6. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Nketiah up against that Bournemouth defence has "punishing the seller's" written all over it

      1. Old Bull
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        That’s the risk you take when you sell anyone who isn’t injured

        1. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Of course. To be honest, you've got to jump of Nketiah eventually. You've got midweek to see what happens but Toney has good fixtures and 2 doubles

          1. Old Bull
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            You’re still right with your original observation though. I tend to think more about what a player in my team hasn’t done than what they might go on to do. General rule for me, although not always, is that if they haven’t provided a result in the last 3-4 games it’s time for a change.

    7. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I did Toney to Darwin for this GW - Its The Broken Swan back to Toney for the upcoming

    8. sulldaddy
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Bring in Toney

  22. _Ninja_
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Salah off the bar

  23. Differentiator
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Salah doomed to not score

  24. NZREDS
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Salah framework, misery for (c)

  25. jacob1989
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    the best thing this GW. Salah almost scores. Relief as a non owner.
    Still 40 mins to hope

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      As another non owner I think it's coming, he always returns against Palace

      1. Digital-Real
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Mane always returned against Palace

    2. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      *130 (probably)

  26. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Who would have got assist for Salah hitting the bar?

    1. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Palace defender

    2. Old Bull
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Don’t know but a few more gameweeks like this one and I’ll be hitting the bar

  27. Amartey Partey
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    There is no way Salah is scoring here. Not one of this days.

    1. RICICLE
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      When is one of his days?

      1. Amartey Partey
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Last season

  28. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Was the Trent FK in first half on target? Think the GK was positioned over the other side of goal or certainly central, wasn't he?

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Henderson to blame

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah. Didn't see a replay. Was it going in, yeah? 🙁

    2. NZREDS
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Reckon that was going in

  29. Offside Trapattoni
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    This ends 0-0 doesn't it

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Yes

  30. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Gakpo is anonymous

    1. Zimo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      No he's Dutch