634x258 Dugout Discussion
29 December 2014 2022 comments
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A disappointing Gameweek 19 comes to its conclusion this evening as Liverpool entertain Swansea at Anfield. Brendan Rodgers’ recent switch of tactics has brought Raheem Sterling back onto our radars – handed the central role up top in a 3-4-3, the youngster bagged the winner at Burnley last time out and, with a plum home clash against Leicester on Thursday, has the opportunity to persuade us he may be worth the investment.

At the back, the Reds have been decent in front of their own fans, earning a clean sheet in three of their last five Anfield encounters and will be buoyed by their visitors’ recent away form – Garry Monk’s side have scored just three goals in their last four road trips. Simon Mignolet returns between the posts this evening, whilst new boys Emre Can, Javier Manquillo and Alberto Moreno are all handed starts as Steven Gerrard joins Mario Balotelli on the bench.

Gylfi Sigurdsson’s away displays have afforded his owners cause for concern – the playmaker has blanked in six successive appearances outside of the Liberty and has failed to earn any attacking returns on the road since the season opener at United. Wilfried Bony’s imminent departure for the African Cup of Nations is also a concern, though with a goal or assist in five of his last six starts for the Welsh club, many owners will be happy to hold until he leaves for Ivory Coast duties in early January.

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  1. ILOVEBAPS
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Woohoo I survived another dead team!
    44-42 (he had Moreno!!

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Embarrassment of a top of the page comment. :{

    2. milanista10
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Well done. I'm losing to a dead team (52-52) but he has 3 goals and I have 2. A very deserved YC for Sterling would have kept me in!!

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Very unlucky with such a score.
        Can't believe Sterling didn't get a YC! Right in front of linesman too!

  2. thes7s
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Tony Pulis to take charge of West Brom.

    1. Jet5605
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I agree. Don't see Newcastle going for Pulis after they sacked Big Sam who isn't so different to Pulis.

      Not convinced McLaren is the best pick for Newcastle. Moyes would be have been favourite had he been out of work but I'd go for Neil Lennon.

  3. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Will Giroud walk straight back into the team after his ban? I was going to ditch him for Benteke but have no faith in Villa's ability to score or create chances.

    So will ditch Forster due to tough fixtures. Should I bring in Guzan, Courtois or Adrian? Fabianski ain't an option after Swansea's display last night.

  4. Alan Hansen's Emu
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Who to captain next GW?

    Silva

    Or

    Austin

  5. SlippyG
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    I watched this match . Liverpool played very good .
    Im new , also , does anyone know how to get a picture thing ?