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FPL GW8 Tips
FPL GW8 Fixtures
Top FPL Gameweek 8 Captain Picks Based on Analysis & Metrics
FPL Gameweek 8 is around the corner and in this blog, we take a look at the top captain picks based on our highly successful metrics.
FPL GW8 Round up of Injury News & Press Conference Updates:
Spurs
- Maddison- “is fine, he’s trained in every session this week”
- Son- “is fine”
- Solomon- Out for “next few months”
- Johnson- “Close but not quite there yet”
- Lo Celso & Bryan- Trained
Arsenal
- Saka- “He is in contention. Let’s see how he progresses from here to Sunday. He had to leave the pitch that’s never good news but let’s see how he recovers.”
- Partey- “Ahead of schedule, will be in squad vs City”
- Martinelli is not in training
Liverpool
- Jota, Jones suspended
- Gakpo is out for GW8, but there is a “good chance” he is back after International Break.
- Thiago, Bajcetic, Conor still out
Newcastle United
- Botman- Ruled out for GW8
- Wilson & Joelinton- “We will wait & see how they are”
- Gordon- Suspended
- Barnes- Out long term
Man City
- Stones- Ruled out for GW8
- Rodri- Suspended
- KDB- “He is getting better & his mood is good. Hopefully, sooner than expected he will be back”
Man United
- Anthony is ready to play from the start
- Reguilon out for GW8
- Martinez, Shaw, AWB, and Malacia are all still out
- Sancho still unavailable
Aston Villa
- Diaby- Expected to train tomorrow (Late fitness test). “Could play”, but it’s not ” 100 percent “
- Ramsey, Moreno out for GW8
Chelsea
- Mudryk & Caicedo fit
- Chukwuemeka- Doubtful
- James banned, but in full training & should be available for GW9
- Jackson back from suspension
- Chilwell, Lavia, Badiashile, Chalobah, Nkunku, Fofana- All still out
West Ham
- Antonio- “Not trained yet. Over the next couple of days, hopefully, we’ll find out if he is fit to play”
- Bowen played as a Striker in the Europa League & Moyes mentioned that he did a “brilliant” job & that “gave him some other ideas”
Brighton
- Estupinan- Out for “one month, more or less”
- Milner & Gross- Doubtful
- Lamptey- “was one of the best for us on the pitch. Now the problem is for Sunday because I don’t want to take risks with him. He was injured in the last part of last season & the first part of this season”
Crystal Palace
- Eze out with a “serious injury”, and “will have to wait on a second scan”
- Edouard could be back, nothing was mentioned on press & featured in training
- Henderson, Olise still out
Brentford
- Schade, Damsgaard, Henry, Dasilva, Baptiste, Mee all still out. Mee- Closest to coming back
Everton
- DCL- “Getting to the endpoint in terms of being totally fit”
- Gomes- “Touch & go”
- Coleman- “Bit away yet” & ruled out for GW8
Bournemouth
- Adams out long-term
- “Availability same as last week”- Fredricks, Mepham, Kelly still out
Fulham
- Tete, Traore, and Tosin ruled out for GW8
Nottingham Forest
- Aina, Yates, Dominguez- “We will see with regards to the weekend”
- Danilo ruled out
- Nuno- Out till the International break
Luton Town
- Bell ruled out for GW8
- Barkley fit
- Townsend will play under 21 game
Burnley
- Zaroury fit
Wolves
- Hugo Bueno, and Santiago Bueno- Both doubts
- Bellegarde suspended
Sheffield United
- Egan- “Out for a while
- Fleck- Back in training, but ruled out for GW8
- Davies- Injury doubt
FPL Gameweek 8 Transfer Tips- Players to Buy/Hold/Sell
Confused on making your transfers yet? We have got you covered with the Players to Buy/Hold/Sell ahead of Gameweek 8 based on stats and justification below.
FPL Gameweek 8 Scout Selection
Scout Selection for Gameweek 8 is out. Top Picks for GW8 discussed in detail with stats, matchups and detailed analysis here. Do check it out before locking in your team.
FPL GW8 Tips & Preview – Breaking Down The Key Dilemmas
This article gives out FPL GW8 Tips & answers all your dilemmas ahead of FPL Gameweek 8 based on stats, justification, and detailed analysis.
FPL GW8 Wildcard Team & Drafts to Consider | Wildcard Guide
In this blog, we take a look at the Ideal FPL GW8 Wildcard team analyzing the pros, cons, and other players to consider.
FPL GW8 Transfer Targets & Watchlist Based on Eye Test & Stats
In this blog, we take a look at the three best FPL GW8 transfer targets for Gameweek 8 and beyond based on their performances so far
Top FPL GW8 Differential Picks To Consider Ahead Of Deadline
Looking for some lower-owned picks(<10% TSB) to break away from the template? Here are our Top Differential Picks for GW8 and beyond discussed in detail based on stats and upcoming fixtures!
When to Play Your First FPL Wildcard? | Best Windows & Analysis
In this blog, we’ll be looking at the ideal windows to play the first FPL wildcard of the 2023/24 FPL season with pros & cons for each window
Confirmed & Likely FPL Double/Blank Gameweeks | 23/24 Season
In this blog, we take a look at the confirmed/likely double & blank gameweeks in FPL during the 2023/24 season with potential chip strategies
FPL Fixture Swing Analysis from GW8:
FPL GW8- GW10 seems to be a good Wildcard window with fixture swings for many teams, here’s our thread deep diving into the upcoming fixture swing!
FPL GW7 Stats Summary
- Chances created
- Big Chances
- Shots
- xGI Defenders
- xGI Midfielders
- xGI Forwards
FPL GW7 Stats Summary- Chances Created
- Other notable players for Chances created in GW7: Mbeumo, Doku, Coufal, Robertson(4)
- Trippier, Doughty, Odegaard – Top for Big chances created in GW7(2)
- Trippier(22), Bruno, Maddison(21)- Top for Chances created overall
FPL GW7 Stats Summary- Big Chances
- Other notable players for Big chances in GW7: Broja, Lockyer, Soucek(2) Burn, Richarlison, Diaz, Estupinan, Morris, Odegaard, White(1)
- Haaland(15), Jackson(8), Nunez(8) – Top for Big chances overall from GW1- GW7
FPL GW7 Stats Summary- Shots
- Other notable players for Shots in GW7: Richarlison(5), Diaby(5) Amdouni, Fati, Garner, Maddison, Son(4)
- Haaland(32), Rashford(28), Eze(27), Wissa(23), Bowen(22)- Top for Shots overall from GW1 to GW7
FPL GW7 Stats Summary- xGI Defenders
- Other notable DEFs xGI in GW7: Schar(0.34), Aguerd(0.31), Coufal(0.30), Robbo(0.23), Dalot(0.21)
- Cash(3.66), Chilwell(2.39), Estupinan(2.34), Trippier(2.14)- Top Defenders for xGI overall from GW1- GW7
FPL GW7 Stats Summary- xGI Midfielders
- Other notable MIDs for xGI in GW7: McNeil(0.87), Fati(0.73), Diaz(0.72), Doucoure(0.57), Mudryk(0.56), Palmer(0.53), Diaby(0.46)
- Top Midfielders for nPxGI overall: Saka(4.96), Salah(4.95), Bruno(4.73), Maddison(4.45)
FPL GW7 Stats Summary- xGI Forwards
- Other notable FWDs for xGI in GW7: Foster(0.53), Broja(0.45), Hojlund(0.39), Wissa(0.38), Solanke(0.35)
- Haaland- Just 0.11 xGI in GW7
- Top Forwards for nPxGI overall: Haaland(6.63), Jackson(4.23), Watkins(3.91), Alvarez(3.65)
FPL Captaincy Rotation from GW8-15
Liverpool and Spurs have a good run of fixtures coinciding with a tricky run of games for Man City in the next few games. Here’s a gameweek-wise split of captaincy options from GW8-15
♦️GW8: Salah vs Brighton(A), Son vs Luton(A)
♦️GW9: Salah vs Everton(H), Haaland vs Brighton(A), Son vs Fulham(H)
Note: Liverpool will play the early KO post-INTL break, a couple of South American stars could be a doubt for Liverpool!
♦️GW10: Salah vs NFO(H), Son vs CRY(A), Haaland vs MUN(A)
♦️GW11: Salah vs Luton(A), Haaland vs Bournemouth(H)
♦️GW12: Son vs Wolves(A)
♦️GW13: Son vs Aston Villa(H), Liverpool and Man City play each other!
♦️GW14: Salah vs Fulham(H), Spurs and Man City play each other!
♦️GW15: Salah vs Sheffield(A), Man City vs Aston Villa(A)
Potential FPL Double Gameweek 20 News:
Why free hit in GW18 could be an option⬇️
- GW18 is a blank for Brentford and Man City due to Club World Cup. For those without WC, free hitting in GW18 will allow people to keep their MCI and BRE assets for the double.
- This could also work: Bench Haaland GW18 and roll the transfer. Use the 3 Free transfers in GW19, GW20 to get triple City + Mbeumo.
Carabao Cup Round Four Fixtures
- Ipswich v Fulham
- Man Utd v Newcastle
- Bournemouth v Liverpool
- Chelsea v Blackburn
- West Ham v Arsenal
- Everton v Burnley
- Exeter v Middlesbrough
- Mansfield v Port Vale
The games will be played between GW10 and GW11!
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Suspension Watchlist:
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