One footballer at a time: the case for buying him, and the case against.
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka receives the 2026 Sócrates Award for humanitarian work. Here is why he won and how it relates—carefully—to his GW9 FPL injury status.
Erling Haaland made the 2026 Ballon d’Or top 10 and has nine Premier League goals in eight matches. Should you captain him against Brighton in FPL GW9?
Wirtz left Liverpool’s Brighton win with an ankle twist. Early comments were reassuring, but medical assessment—not speculation—should drive a GW9 decision.
Bruno was an unused substitute against Bournemouth. Here is what is confirmed, what remains uncertain and how to decide whether to hold or sell before Chelsea.
Compare Jackson, Igor Thiago, Evanilson and Calvert-Lewin as possible João Pedro replacements for GW9. Includes when to hold instead of selling.
Palmer was sent off against Spurs, but his one-match ban is set for Chelsea’s EFL Cup match, not GW9 versus Man United. Here is the FPL hold-or-sell decision.
Maddison came off in Spurs’ win at Chelsea and needs assessment. There is no confirmed GW9 return date; review owners’ options and next fixtures.
João Pedro missed Chelsea’s 0–2 loss to Spurs after a training injury. His GW9 return remains unconfirmed; compare holding, bench cover and replacements.
Jackson scored twice against Man City and Aston Villa face Fulham in GW9. Weigh his upside, fixtures, price and alternatives before chasing the haul.
Enciso scored in Ipswich’s 1–1 draw with Forest and earned 10 early FPL points. Examine minutes, chance quality, Hull away and the case for buying before GW9.
Davis returned two early points against Forest, but Hull away follows in GW9. Compare clean-sheet, attacking and DefCon routes before deciding whether to hold or sell.
Neco Williams hurt his elbow against Ipswich but later offered a reassuring update. What is confirmed, what remains unknown and whether GW9 owners should hold or sell.
Assess Murillo’s GW9 FPL case using DefCon thresholds, starts, clean sheets and set pieces, with what the 1–1 Ipswich draw actually tells managers.
Can Joško Gvardiol start against Aston Villa in GW8? Assess Man City rotation, O’Reilly’s back concern and the one-point cameo risk before your FPL deadline.
Saka missed Arsenal’s GW8 win against Everton. Consider Liverpool away in GW9, Hull at home in GW10 and the latest confirmed injury evidence.
Manzambi returned to Aston Villa’s lineup against Manchester City after an injury concern. Review his GW9 Fulham fixture and minutes security.
Gibbs-White returned and blanked against Ipswich, but Forest created 2.31 xG. Assess his minutes, role and Brentford GW9 fixture before deciding to hold or sell.
O’Reilly has appeared as a GW8 doubt, while City rotation adds uncertainty. Assess whether to hold, start or sell before Aston Villa away.
Foden scored three against AEK Athens, but City face Villa with Cherki, Doku and others competing for minutes. Is a £6.8m transfer worth the risk?
Updated after Saka and Manzambi injury news: choose between City upside, reliable midfield roles or a deeper squad overhaul when replacing Semenyo.
Bryan Mbeumo has four goals in seven league matches despite Man Utd's poor form. Assess Bournemouth at home, value and Mbeumo vs Bruno, Cunha and Groß.
Kostoulas has three goals and two assists after Brighton's 5-0 Palace win. Assess his budget-forward value, minutes risk and whether to buy before Liverpool and City.
Abdoul Ouattara has back-to-back FPL attacking returns and assisted at Man City from a new wing-back role. Assess the £4.0m defender before Forest in GW8.
Erling Haaland limped down the tunnel after scoring twice vs Ipswich, but Maresca says he reported being okay. Latest FPL GW8 hold, buy and injury advice.
Pedro Neto scored twice at Everton in a new hybrid right wing-back/right-wing role. Assess his GW8 Spurs fixture, Chelsea competition and buy-or-wait FPL verdict.
Assess DCL's three goals, six big chances and Leeds' improving FPL schedule.
Bobby Thomas impressed again as Coventry beat Newcastle 4-1. Assess his defensive-action floor, starting security and value as a budget FPL defender.
Jack Rudoni scored from the spot against Newcastle. Assess Coventry's penalty hierarchy, his role, minutes and whether he is now a genuine FPL differential.
Sidiki Chérif scored on his first Premier League start as Coventry beat Newcastle 4-1. Assess his minutes, role and cheap-forward FPL potential.
Dewsbury-Hall scored 13 FPL points with a goal, assist and four chances created in GW6. Assess whether the haul is repeatable or points chasing.
Fulham lost to Ipswich despite a strong fixture swing. Reassess Josh King and Gonzalo Garcia before Hull and Coventry in FPL GW7–GW8.
Calafiori has three attacking returns in six matches. Compare his attacking role, price, minutes and DefCon weakness with Gabriel, Konsa and Raya.
Bruno Fernandes has blanked in five of six Gameweeks at £11.9m. Assess whether to sell and compare Saka, Palmer, Groß and other replacements.
Alex Scott has a quad/thigh injury that could cause a lengthy absence. See his GW6 status, sell-or-hold verdict and the best FPL midfield replacements.
Manchester City have confirmed a significant knee absence for Semenyo. Here is the corrected GW8 outlook, sell-or-hold advice and best replacement strategy.
Chelsea confirm João Pedro is fit for GW6. Reassess whether owners should hold, whether Wildcard managers should buy and whether he starts vs Bournemouth.
Noah Okafor started and scored in Leeds' 4-1 win over Newcastle. Assess the £5.9m midfielder's minutes, low ownership and Palace fixture.
Antonín Kinský has kept consecutive Premier League clean sheets for Tottenham. Assess the £4.5m goalkeeper's minutes, value and rotation potential.
Bukayo Saka won and scored Arsenal's stoppage-time penalty at Sunderland. Reassess the £9.5m midfielder's penalties, premium value and FPL role.
David Raya saved a penalty and kept a clean sheet at Sunderland. Assess whether Arsenal's £6.0m goalkeeper is worth the premium FPL price.
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Written for a gameweek that has now been played — we are on Gameweek 8.
Why Savio's role, corners and Spurs' GW7-GW13 fixtures make him a standout differential.
Szoboszlai missed Man City with a hamstring complaint and is heavily sold for GW7. See the latest status, sell-or-hold advice and replacements.
Gvardiol was benched at Liverpool after heavy international minutes but still assisted Cherki. Assess whether to sell, hold or start him against Ipswich.
Cherki scored at Liverpool and is already among GW7's most-bought players. Assess his Ipswich upside, minutes and Manchester City rotation risk.
Wissa blanked as Newcastle lost 4-1 at Coventry. Reassess whether to sell, hold or move to João Pedro, Barry or another value FPL forward.
Final Friday Triple Captain Haaland decision for GW7: Ipswich at home, two goals vs PSG, the 90-minute workload risk and the best first-half alternatives.
James Tarkowski has returned in every Gameweek. Assess whether his clean sheets, DefCon, bonus and set-piece threat justify £6.2m.
Pascal Groß has passed one million GW6 transfers in. Assess whether he is still worth buying at £5.9m despite Brighton's rotation risk.
Ezri Konsa is carrying a minor quad issue before Arsenal's GW6 match. See his latest fitness status, hold-or-sell advice and replacement routes.
Manchester City confirm Haaland is fit for Liverpool. The injury concern is over; the remaining FPL decision is whether to captain him or Saka.
Kai Havertz has returned to Arsenal with a muscle strain. Track the latest injury update, GW6 availability, transfer decision and impact on Arsenal FPL assets.
Liverpool confirm Alexander Isak is out of GW6 with a thigh injury. See whether owners should hold, sell or replace him on Wildcard.
Latest Brian Brobbey FPL hamstring update, including his GW6 status, sell-or-hold verdict, Sunderland impact and the best budget replacements.
Newcastle conceded four at Coventry, changing Lewis Hall's FPL case. Reassess his attacking upside, clean-sheet risk and alternatives for GW7.
Pascal Groß leads GW6 transfers in. Assess whether he is still worth buying around £5.9m with penalties, set pieces and Brighton rotation risk.
Final Friday FPL GW5 team-news hub: João Pedro remains in contention for Brentford, Haaland was fully rested, European workloads are complete and last-minute lineup risks are clearer.
Jayden Bogle is no longer officially credited with Leeds' second goal against Newcastle, but his finalised FPL points do not change. Reassess the £4.5m wing-back before GW5.
Corrected Leeds-Newcastle FPL recap: Calvert-Lewin is officially credited with Leeds’ second goal, James Justin gets the assist and Bogle’s locked GW4 Fantasy points remain unchanged.
Updated FPL GW5 Wildcard draft after João Pedro's injury concern, De Cuyper/Groß/Schade price movement and the latest official transfer market.
Gvardiol assisted Haaland and kept a clean sheet at Manchester United before rising to £5.7m. Assess his FPL value before Sunderland.