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FPL is finally getting (a bit more) exciting again. If you have any GW8 dilemmas, drop them in the comments or send a DM for a deeper look. 💭
My FPL GW8 Tips ✅
• Saka went off injured last night, and Arteta's comments suggest it's serious. I'd be very surprised if he plays before the IB.
• Swapping to a triple Arsenal defence looks like the most sensible play. If you don't have Gabriel or Raya, they're top priority for guaranteed minutes. Calafiori is also a great pick.
• Odegaard and Havertz benefit the most. With Gyökeres and Saka out, I expect them to share penalty duties. That said, I'd avoid Havertz as better FWDs exist, but Odegaard is a brilliant, easy switch.
• Szoboszlai is a sell for most; he's likely out until the IB. Liverpool's fixtures improve afterwards, but I'm fine holding off until we get full confirmation on his fitness.
• Rogers and Mbeumo are top replacements. Chelsea have no UCL distractions and their fixtures are solid. Mbeumo is playing as a No. 9 in Šeško's absence (who could be out until February). He has started every game and never gets subbed.
• Gibbs-White is next on my list: ultra-nailed, on penalties, with decent fixtures.
• For a cheaper option, look at Schade (£6.2m). Great data and form, and playing 45 minutes straight off a shoulder injury is very encouraging. Thiago is on 4 YCs, so if he gets suspended, Schade could play No. 9 and take penalties.
• Tavernier is decent (~82 mins/start, great data), but I'm still not fully sold on his price point. Upgrading to a £7.5–8.0m player or fully downgrading to a £4.5–5.0m enabler feels like better value.
• Manzambi is a 'wait and see'. He's a doubt, and the City fixture was a bad entry point anyway.
• Groß has two awful fixtures ahead, so I'd stay clear for now.
• Semenyo is out for 2 months. Does that make City midfielders option?
I don't think so. There's still too much rotation risk. Cherki, Foden, and Enzo are competing for the No. 10 spot. Doku and Ndiaye should start most games on the wing, but Allan, Foden, and Cherki can all fill in there too. If we get more clarity, we can reconsider around GW10–11.
• Bruno Fernandes is a headache. Calling Carrick out publicly makes a benching possible if he stays in charge. However, I expect a manager change soon, and the classic "new manager bounce" could boost both United and Fernandes. For now, I'm holding (but let's see what news comes closer to the deadline).
• Captaincy is tricky this week. After last night, Bruno is completely off the table due to uncertainty. Palmer is my top choice, with Haaland a close second.
Bau FPL retweeted
Bruno Fernandes is at Carrington for treatment. Was carrying an injury last month but Carrick said earlier this month he was over it and his bench role yesterday was a ‘pure football’ decision. Fernandes didn’t warm up until the 58th minute. #mufc
A good week for 2(+1) reasons:
• 55 points and a half-million rank rise.
• I had several realizations this week, so the coming period will be great for diving deeper into game strategy and researching a few aspects from a broader theoretical perspective.
• Also, I think I am returning to the LiveFPL GW Review format because the official FPL site is still terribly slow.
Bau FPL retweeted
5 years ago you had to choose from 10 Premiums (Salah, Kane, Ronaldo, De Bruyne, Mané, B.Fernandes, Lukaku, Son, Sterling, Vardy all cost more than £10m). TEN.
This year there’s only two, and one is Bruno.
Bau FPL retweeted
Joao Pedro has an injury and is being assessed.
Chelsea XI to face Tottenham: Penders, Acheampong, Lacroix, Colwill, Neto, Caicedo, Henderson, Hato, Rogers, Palmer, Quenda
Follow all the action live here 👇
bbc.co.uk/sport/football/liv…
Bau FPL retweeted
Fpl guys some massive assets missing in multiple games today
It's windy out there
Hold on to your hats
@FPL_Harry @FPLFocal
Bau FPL retweeted
Bukayo Saka faces a minimum of 6 weeks out. Some sources say the timeline for a return is 6-8 weeks but its important to update as and when his recovery begins as these situations are complex.
More scans today as Mikel said.
The lad has given everything for this club.
Bau FPL retweeted
Instead of my weekly preview thread - here are my key takes for #FPL GW8:
Q) Is DCL injured?
Short answer: Wait for Farke's press conference.
Judging from video footage, DCL was tackled in min '89 vs MUN.
A Leeds fan account, Paul Brace, has reported seeing DCL on crutches, while another, Jack_cym, reports that DCL is 50/50 for the Sunderland game.
Beware that, currently, this is fan speculation, but this has put me off recommending buying DCL at the time of writing this.
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Q) Best Saka replacements?
In order:
Mbeumo
Gibbs-White
Schade
Ødegaard (yes)
Tavernier (beware of Kroupi potentially affecting his xMins soon)
Stach
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Q) Sell Szoboszlai?
I would sell if it doesn't require a hit and prioritize selling Saka.
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Q) Best Arsenal triple-up?
With Saliba rumoured to be back after the international break:
Gabriel, Calafiori and Raya
...Especially with Gabriel potentially being the best captaincy option for GW10.
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Q) Kinsky to Raya?
Yes. Even for a hit, as both may change in price as soon as tonight.
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Q) Best captain for GW8?
In order:
Haaland
Palmer
Bruno Fernandes
Gabriel
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Q) My team:
Rank: 56k
I got greedy with my transfers last week and thought I was being smart:
Transfers (3/3 FTs used):
Sangaré > Saka
Szoboszlai > Slater
Konsa > Van Hecke
...I'm now looking to correct the Saka transfer with 1 FT. Poor me.
Bau FPL retweeted
🚨 Bukayo Saka could be sidelined for several weeks after suffering a quadriceps injury in his left thigh. 😳
Early reports suggest he could miss games beyond the November international break, but Arsenal have yet to confirm the severity or his expected return date. [@PulseSportsNG]
My FPL GW8 Tips ✅
• Saka went off injured last night, and Arteta's comments suggest it's serious. I'd be very surprised if he plays before the IB.
• Swapping to a triple Arsenal defence looks like the most sensible play. If you don't have Gabriel or Raya, they're top priority for guaranteed minutes. Calafiori is also a great pick.
• Odegaard and Havertz benefit the most. With Gyökeres and Saka out, I expect them to share penalty duties. That said, I'd avoid Havertz as better FWDs exist, but Odegaard is a brilliant, easy switch.
• Szoboszlai is a sell for most; he's likely out until the IB. Liverpool's fixtures improve afterwards, but I'm fine holding off until we get full confirmation on his fitness.
• Rogers and Mbeumo are top replacements. Chelsea have no UCL distractions and their fixtures are solid. Mbeumo is playing as a No. 9 in Šeško's absence (who could be out until February). He has started every game and never gets subbed.
• Gibbs-White is next on my list: ultra-nailed, on penalties, with decent fixtures.
• For a cheaper option, look at Schade (£6.2m). Great data and form, and playing 45 minutes straight off a shoulder injury is very encouraging. Thiago is on 4 YCs, so if he gets suspended, Schade could play No. 9 and take penalties.
• Tavernier is decent (~82 mins/start, great data), but I'm still not fully sold on his price point. Upgrading to a £7.5–8.0m player or fully downgrading to a £4.5–5.0m enabler feels like better value.
• Manzambi is a 'wait and see'. He's a doubt, and the City fixture was a bad entry point anyway.
• Groß has two awful fixtures ahead, so I'd stay clear for now.
• Semenyo is out for 2 months. Does that make City midfielders option?
I don't think so. There's still too much rotation risk. Cherki, Foden, and Enzo are competing for the No. 10 spot. Doku and Ndiaye should start most games on the wing, but Allan, Foden, and Cherki can all fill in there too. If we get more clarity, we can reconsider around GW10–11.
• Bruno Fernandes is a headache. Calling Carrick out publicly makes a benching possible if he stays in charge. However, I expect a manager change soon, and the classic "new manager bounce" could boost both United and Fernandes. For now, I'm holding (but let's see what news comes closer to the deadline).
• Captaincy is tricky this week. After last night, Bruno is completely off the table due to uncertainty. Palmer is my top choice, with Haaland a close second.
Bau FPL retweeted
🚨 Arteta “ Wow, what a game. One of the highest levels we have played.
( Regarding Saka ) They are a bit concerned. A player that has to come off with a really sharp pain is never a good sign”
Bau FPL retweeted
New in @SolioAnalytics: your risk preference can now change your suggested lineup and captain, not just your transfers. Switch between Default, Low Risk and High Risk and see what the planner recommends. Handy with a close captaincy call this GW.
I’m getting cold feet on Tavernier.
Now Kluivert and Kroupi Jr. could both threaten his minutes and reduce his penalty share significantly.
With Europe midweek, he’s also getting subbed off around the 70–80 minute mark regularly.
On top of that, he’s already on 3 YCs.
Eli Junior Kroupi could be back at the weekend to face Manchester United. He is not registered in the Europa League squad to play versus AC Milan tomorrow but is back in training. bbc.co.uk/sport/football/art…
I think I know my Szoboszlai replacement 🔒
There’s concern at #mufc that Sesko could be out for months. Move for a striker in January under consideration
thesun.co.uk/sport/40758454/…
