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The Complete Guide to FPL Gameweek 9: Tips, captains, team news and best players

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The deadline for Gameweek 9 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is almost upon us – and we’ve got everything you need to help you with your transfers and captaincy decisions on this page.

You’ll find plenty of advice to help with your transfer dilemmas and armband conundrums on this page, while there are also team reveals, Members’ articles and videos in this comprehensive guide to the upcoming Gameweek.

WHO ARE THE BEST FPL PLAYERS TO OWN FOR GAMEWEEK 9?

GAMEWEEK 9 TEAM AND INJURY NEWS: WHO WILL PLAY?

For more information, check out our Predicted Line-ups page and Injuries and Bans feed.

WHO IS THE BEST CAPTAIN FOR GAMEWEEK 9?

GAMEWEEK 9 TEAM REVEALS

BEST FPL STRATEGY AND EXPERT TIPS FOR GAMEWEEK 9 AND BEYOND

THE KEY GAMEWEEK 9 QUESTIONS

GAMEWEEK 9 VIDEO CONTENT

Head over to our YouTube channel for all our Gameweek 9 videos, including Az and Sam’s Q&A and the Scoutcast

USEFUL TOOLS

FPLMarc Newcastle fan that spends far too much time thinking about FPL.

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  1. FPL Brains
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    • 13 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Good luck everyone.

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  2. Steve The Spud
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    • 4 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Benched Armstrong so he probably starts and gets a brace

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    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      2nd on my bench behind Livramento

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  3. FPL Brains
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    • 13 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Whats everyone's hit count for this GW?

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    1. lordkippe
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      1

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    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      3

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      1. Gazwaz80
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        3 although I effed up on one of them 🙁

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    3. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      1

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    4. AC/DC AFC
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      • 9 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      None

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    5. Dynamic Duos
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      1

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    6. FPL Brains
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      • 13 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      6...

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    7. Calculated Risks
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      First one of season

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    8. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Zero

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    9. space mercenary
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      -8 this week - Fingers crossed.

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    10. Bleh
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      0. Must be in the minority.

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    11. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      1

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    12. A Fat Spanish Waiter
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      • 10 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Wildcard.

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    13. Amartey Partey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      No hits the GW

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    14. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      1

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    15. Crunchie
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      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      none wish i did one

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    16. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      -12

      Ronaldo, Doucoure, Tsimikas, Benrahma and Lukaku to Vardy, Mbeumo, Chilwell, Havertz and Aubameyang

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  4. The Polymath
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    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Good luck to all those who have the same players as me.

    Like to be honest. 😀

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    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      It is a virtue Sir.

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  5. jack88
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    What a sheep i am. Didn't want to jump vardy havertz bandwagon all week. Just before 20 seconds ago did ronaldo+benrahma to vardy havertz.

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    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Good moves TBF …. But I have a feeling Benny will score v Spurs this weekend.

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      1. Amartey Partey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        I hope so!

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  6. Thomas Magnum
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Anyone actually have any players in this game? Have Ramsdale in goal, but both D.Luiz and Tomiyasu on the bench, felt the need to give my starting outfield squad an extra days rest 😉

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    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      None

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    2. The Final Boss
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      White first on the bench. I literally swapped him over allan to watch the game 🙂

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    3. Mr. O'Connell
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      ESR. So none.

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    4. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Tierney

      That is to say if he starts

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    5. Gazwaz80
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Smith Rowe on bench…

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    6. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Just Ramsdale and his penalty save to look forward to here.

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    7. TheBiffas
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Watkins

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    8. Dash444
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Aubemyang captain on Sky FfS

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    9. Crunchie
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      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Saka on bench

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    10. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Forgot about Ramsdale lol

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  7. Thanos
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Held onto those weak knees and did Alonso captain.

    Am ready for my HUGE red arrow this week. 🙁

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    1. Weak Become Heros
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      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Well done mate.

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      1. Thanos
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Thanks mate.

        Really hope your username comes through for me this week 😆

        Who did you go for?

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    2. Bubz
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Might not even start?

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      1. Thanos
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Happy for him to either start or not play at all. Salah VC.

        Anything else, I'm fecked 😆

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    3. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Balls of steel Thanos, balls of steel.

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      1. Thanos
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Lets see if they get battered black and blue or become balls of Titanium!

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    4. Dash444
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Big risk….I’m just hoping he comes off the bench.

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      1. Thanos
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Damn, why do you hate me? 🙁

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        1. Eh, just one more thing ...
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          Lol

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      2. Eh, just one more thing ...
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Lol

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    5. Gazwaz80
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Hope your right matey…

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      1. Thanos
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Me too!

        Don't want to carry a glum face for the whole weekend

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    6. Old Man
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Me too - we must be mad.

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      1. Thanos
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Wohooo. I got a pal!

        Either ways, we'll have a drink at the end of the match.

        Who is your VC? Salah for me.

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    7. Home Late From Age
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      I have James as captain and somehow I feel you

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  8. Eh, just one more thing ...
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    In what minute does Ramsdale save a penalty this evening … was it the 24th or 25th minute?

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    1. The Final Boss
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Already saved during warm ups. Now time to concede in 25th minute.

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    2. Philosopher's Stones
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      24 mins 36 secs

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    3. OLEgend
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      2 mins before his red card

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    4. Don Van Vliet
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      • 10 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Both!

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  9. Philosopher's Stones
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Missed the last hour of deadline due to social commitments, and I'm not 100% sure who the C was on, though I'm quite certain it was Vardy with KDB as vc. We'll see.
    GL everyone!

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    1. Don Van Vliet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Good luck, Echoes.

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      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Thanks Don. Good luck to you too.

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  10. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Please Arsenal get a nice high scoring win.

    Arteta is finished if we lose.

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  11. jack88
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Really wanted Aubameyang. But went for vardy. Now auba please keep quiet so that i wont regret

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  12. The Final Boss
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    If you have got a city attacker. You will be tempted to watch the games in which your 3rd bench player plays.

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  13. All The Aces
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Did Andy do anything controversial this week after the stream went down or do we just not know yet?

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    1. Don Van Vliet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Heard he put on Brown Sugar and then watched The Closer.

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    2. All The Aces
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      He certainly gets some gremlins that boy. No doubt the conspiracy theorists will be all over it.

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  14. TheBiffas
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Watkins loves a goal against arsenal, pay off my faith Ollie

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  15. Miguel Sanchez
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Just opened a can of Guinness 0.0 alcohol - not terrible but like all alcohol free beers it just lacks that bite

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    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Aldi Rioja for me. £4 a bottle. Not bad.

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      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Is it booze free?

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    2. Old Man
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Our next door neighbour mainlines Guinness .... he'll be interested to read this for when he's driving.

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      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        I’m only drinking it cause I might have to go pick up the Mrs from the station.

        Can’t beat a real pint of the black stuff.

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        1. Old Man
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          It is rather good - I agree.

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    3. Jensen Luiz Coleman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      I recommend Adnams Ghost Ship although it might not be quite 0%

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      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        That’s really good too

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        1. Gazwaz80
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          Snecklifter ( Jennings) although for some unknown reason they’ve stoppped doing it…

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  16. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    ⚽ Team News 📰
    ARSENAL : Ramsdale, Tomiyasu, Gabriel, White, Tavares, Lokonga, Partey, Saka, Smith Rowe, Aubameyang, Lacazette.
    Subs: Leno, Cedric, Holding, Kolasinac, Maitland-Niles, Elneny, Odegaard, Pepe, Martinelli.

    ASTON VILLA : Martinez, Tuanzebe, Konsa, Mings, Cash, Luiz, McGinn, Targett, Buendia, Ings, Watkins.
    Subs: Steer, Hause, Young, Nakamba, Ramsey, Sanson, Bailey, El Ghazi, Archer.

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    1. jack88
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Auba at wing?

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    2. Thanos
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Should be a cracker of a match.

      Auba, Laca, Buendia, Ings and Ollie.

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    3. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      lacazette ,auba wing ,aaarrrggghhhh

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    4. Mr. O'Connell
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      ESR! 0, 1, 2 or 3 pointer locked in.

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      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        26, mate

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        1. Mr. O'Connell
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          Haha. Saw your post earlier. Here we go!

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    5. A Fat Spanish Waiter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      So much for the Saka benching rumor.

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    6. Joey Tribbiani
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Sakaaaa

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    7. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Thanks

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    8. LT10
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Cheers.

      Excellent start to the GW

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    9. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Saka starts not bad ... hopefully not 0 pt again 😛

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    10. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Worried Saka bencher

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      1. Old Man
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Probably the same as last week.

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    11. Amartey Partey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      That Villa lineup is solid. Should be goals in this game from both teams.

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  17. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Surely Bachman gets his place back soon, really don’t rate foster much

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    1. ManofKent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Cant see it - he kept their drubbin at Liverpool down to single figures. Still a great goalie IMO

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  18. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Tierney injured?

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    1. Wild Rover
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Looks like it

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    2. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Wasn't in training, he's a non fpl option basically every year cannot be trusted to last 2 games in a row

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      • Duke Silver ☑
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Made of glass unfortunately.

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      • We Go Again
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Guess I'm selling for a chelsea defender next week

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      • Do I Not Like Orange
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        He is such a crock

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    3. Firminooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Saka starts.

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      1. Dash444
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Xxxxx….Saka …Sky FFS captain.

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    4. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Already in need of my first sub.
      Guess Lukaku to Vardy for a hit was a sensible movr after all.

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    5. Nightcrawler
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Started Tierney benched Saka

      Hate to see it oh yes i do!

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      1. Gudjohnsen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Some jammy bench points

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      2. Nightcrawler
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Sold saka**

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    6. TomSaints
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Hmm attacking line up.

      Fancy 3-1 Arsenal with Aubameyang goal and assist

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    7. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Updated.

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    8. NWallis
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      In here it's always safe and warm!

      Sent from "the little phone"

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    9. Philosopher's Stones
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Looking for an Arsenal CS because I'm an Arsenal fan, but more so because I have White first defensive sub (who'll 99% come in play this week).

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      1. OLEgend
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        I think Villa will win 2-1

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        1. Philosopher's Stones
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          I genuinely hope you're wrong mate 😉

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    10. Im New Here
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Eugh I benched Saka

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Right call.

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    11. A Fat Spanish Waiter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Game is live!

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    12. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Saka first sub, but own Azpilicueta, Foden and Jimenez. No idea what to cheer for here.

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      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        An assist. 6 points is about the maximum I can stand on my bench anyway. And always nice for the insurance of a no-show. Villa gonna do em 3-0 anyway.

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    13. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Sold Saka for fear of 1 point cameo.
      Congratulations to owners, enhoy your double digits tonight!

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      1. Joey Tribbiani
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Thanks for the sacrifice

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        1. Pompel
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          Any time.
          Sorry for destroying Mbeumo btw

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      2. Old Man
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        I wish, but I seriously doubt it.

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      3. Sam (Team Sam)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        I put him second sub.

        Feels worse than selling!

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    14. Oggle22
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Sold Smith Rowe here we go!

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      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Great move tbf

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