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16 March 2015 3415 comments
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A dire Gameweek 29 limps to its conclusion this evening as Swansea and Liverpool go head-to-head at the Liberty. Brendan Rodgers returns to his former club having guided the Reds to a 12-match unbeaten run since moving to a 3-4-2-1 formation and the likes of Philippe Coutinho, Raheem Sterling and Daniel Sturridge have the chance to get amongst the points against a defence with a single shut-out in six in front of their own fans.

At the back, the visitors have been a consistent source of clean sheets in recent matches. The Merseysiders have kept out their opponents in six of the last eight Gameweeks and have Martin Skrtel available after the Slovakian recovered from a head knock that forced him off on a stretcher against Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup stalemate last time out. Mamadou Sakho also returns as one of three centre-backs as Dejan Lovren drops to the bench. Rodgers has made further changes in the wing-back roles, with Glen Johnson and Lazar Markovic dropping to the bench: Alberto Moreno is recalled on the left while Raheem Sterling looks to be deployed on the right.

The hosts, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back from their 3-2 loss at Spurs in Gameweek 28. Prior to that defeat, Garry Monk’s men had registered back-to-back victories and earned three points in their previous match at the Liberty, courtesy of a 2-1 win over United.

Gylfi Sigurdsson was back in the goals last time out and has the upcoming fixtures to earn himself a place in our five-man midfields again, whilst Ki Sung-Yeung has notched three times in the last five and, at 5.1 in FPL, is staking a claim as a cheap budget option.

The teamsheet finds Monk forced into one change as Jordi Amat comes in for Federico Fernández who misses out for family reasons. Up front, Bafetimbi Gomis is available to lead the line after recovering from his collapse at White Hart Lane in the previous Gameweek.

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  1. Sánchez
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    First ...

    Is Sterling right of the 4 in a 343?

    Second ...

    If not, who is?

    1. Beautiful Game
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

      1. Sánchez
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Not a good sign for Sterling owners.
        And I get away with my post saying First 😉

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

      no
      lallana

      1. Super PVA - Small Spuds
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        This

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

    Cmon the draw!

    1. Ser Football 42
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      1-1 would be perfect

  3. Jax
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    naughton goal please

  4. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    C'mon Mignolet! (Captain in UFPL) 😆

  5. Whazza
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Pool will win

    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      yeah 2-1 imo

      1. Whazza
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        This or 2-0

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

      Put a bet on.

      1. Whazza
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I have, almost doubling my stake

      2. bdwhite91
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        put a bird on it

  6. Ser Football 42
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    fabianski
    Alderweireld. Ivan. Cresswell. Kelly. Upson
    Ozil. Hazard. Mane. Sinclair. Boyd
    Sturridge. Aguero. Costa

    How does this look?

    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Average.

  7. Breadbin
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Come on my player.

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I don't have any players in this game.

      Come on game being abandoned.

      1. Breadbin
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        76-75. All own goals, spread around would be better for you.

  8. Demí
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Gylfi has got this

  9. Sánchez
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Come on 1-1 with 2 own goals

  10. Breadbin
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    First.

    1. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      😆

    2. TuttiFrutti
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      lol

  11. Cousin Greg
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Lallana on RWB.
    Sterling behind tudg

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Tudg 😀

    2. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Interesting

    3. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Win.

  12. Ady87
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Need Coutinho to run riot, preferably in a 3-3 draw with Moreno getting own goals.

    The influx of Boyd points is going to kill me otherwise.

    1. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Who missed out? Can't imagine many have Boyd coming off the bench for anyone.

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Possibly 2nd or 3rd on many a bench too.

    2. Ady87
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Zouma, Wisdom, Bellerin, Naismith just a few in my ML who will see Boyd move in for them!

  13. Whazza
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Fiorentina equalize against Milan in the 83rd and score the winner in the 89th 😎 That's with Salah injured too

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Not even an acheivement beating Milan this year

      1. Whazza
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Agreed, they're average

    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I was so stunned that Milan were on course to win a game, not to mention away from home and against a decent team. Then it was business as usual.

  14. Gatsby
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Aguero & Puncheon -> Costa & Mane

    for a -4 hit, but need some differentials and aguero is crocked and puncheon out for a while.

    Yay or nay?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I'm not sure about Kun. His ownership would hurt you just as it is. Unless you want to take a sort of punt with Costa.

      Mane seems a good move though.

  15. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    That moment when you realize your rank can fall even further after already an abysmal week 🙁

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Don't worry. It may go up if Sterling and Coutinho get early red cards after own goals.

      1. Les Bleus
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        😀

        Impossible is nothing!

  16. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Swansea to win 2-1 and Coutinho to blank. Not too much to ask is it?

  17. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Last time Henderson got sent off it was the end of our season.

  18. Sweetpea
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Come on the poo Sterling.

  19. Demí
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Henderson has changed a bit since getting the armband. Noticed an increase in aggression and a lot more moaning with the referees.

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Just becoming a captain

    2. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      He's taken the leadership role extremely well it seems.

  20. Ludo
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Routledge is worth taking note of, playing up front at 5.4.

    1. Darth
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Not there usual formation though?

      1. Ludo
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        This is their fourth straight game playing a 4-4-2 diamond, with Gomis and Routledge up top.

  21. tm245
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Just give Gylfi the ball.

  22. davies
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Sanchez:

    A) Keep
    B) Sell

    1. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Keep

    2. Darth
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      A

    3. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      another week then ramsey i'm thinking

  23. decisions
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    When is the Arsenal DGW expected to happen?

    1. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      gw 34

  24. Ser Football 42
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    A) Sterling and Kane (3-5-2)

    B) Sturridge and costa (3-4-3)

    1. Jonny Sutt
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      B

    2. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      b

    3. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      B, if the 7.5m makes no difference to you.

      1. Ser Football 42
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Looking more towards which will score more points

        1. RÏɠBY
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          well that's a new idea 😉

          1. Ser Football 42
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            🙂

  25. Jonny Sutt
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Is Alcaraz starting for good at Everton?

    1. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I think Stones is first-choice but not fully fit

    2. Darth
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Nope

  26. Cousin Greg
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Sterling RWB now.

  27. the axolotl
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    is shelvey's dad the ref?

    1. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Voldemort refereeing nowadays?

        1. Whazza
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          That's evil 😀

  28. tm245
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Liverpool afraid to cross the midfield line.

    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      That's the line that moves with the midfield?

  29. RÏɠBY
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    bit quiet for the nation of throat
    c'mon swansea sing like you mean it

  30. Not Irish
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    lolwut