FPL Gameweek 9 Transfer Tips: Two Players to Buy, Hold & Sell

As we head into Gameweek 9, it’s safe to say last week threw up some unexpected surprises that left many FPL managers scrambling. Arsenal’s shock defeat at the hands of Bournemouth had ripple effects, especially for those backing the Gunners’ assets. Meanwhile, the FPL machine Erling Haaland has now notched a hat-trick of blanks, causing growing frustration for those relying on his usual goal-scoring consistency. But perhaps the biggest shock was Everton’s £4.0m defender being the highest scorer of the week—a result almost no one saw coming.

If your team suffered last week, don’t panic! Gameweek 8 was an anomaly, not the norm, and it’s important to keep the bigger picture in mind as we plan for the season ahead. With fixture swings, players returning from injury, and new form emerging, this is the perfect time to recalibrate, regroup, and resurge with confidence. The FPL marathon continues!

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FPL Gameweek 9 Transfer Tips: Two Players to BUY

There’s not much to say about Haaland—he’s a lock in every serious manager’s lineup. If you’re brave enough to go without him, credit to you, especially with a favorable home fixture against Southampton’s leaky defense. Still, it’s not a gamble I’d recommend taking.

Yoane Wissa (£5.9m) – FWD, Brentford – 2.5% TSB

The Brentford talisman is back from injury just in time. Brentford has amazing fixtures in the medium term.

Before he got injured in GW4, among forwards Wissa was ranked:

• 2^nd for FPL points
• 2^nd for BPS
• 2^nd for Bonus
• 2^nd for Goals
• 2^nd for Goal Involvements
• 3^rd for xPts
• 3^rd for xG
• 3rd for xGI

His GW9 opponents Ipswich are ranked

• 20^th for Big Chances conceded
• 20^th for xGC
• 20^th for xCS
• 19^th for NPxGC

I suggest prioritizing Wissa over any other buy this GW.

Further Read: Top FPL GW9 Differential Picks to Consider Ahead of Deadline

Phil Foden (£9.2m) – MID, Man City – 7.1% TSB

Man City plays a team who are ranked

• 20^th for NPxGC
• 19^th for xGC
• 19^th for Goals Conceded
• 18^th for Shots Conceded
• 18^th for SiB Conceded
• 18th for Big Chances Conceded
• 17^th for SoT Conceded
• 17^th for xCS
• 0 Clean Sheets

If you already have Haaland or can’t afford the Norwegian, Foden is your best route into the City attack. He already returned last week despite only coming on as a substitute. Foden is also the best short-term replacement of Saka. With Doku and Grealish injured, Foden is expected to start this week.

Further Read: FPL GW9 Scout Picks Based on Stats, Analysis, and Matchups

FPL Gameweek 9 Transfer Tips: Two Players to HOLD

Dom Solanke (£7.7m) – FWD, Spurs – 13.3% TSB

Amongst teams, Spurs ranks

• 1^st for xG
• 1st for NPxG
• 1^st for Shots in the Box
• 2^nd for Shots
• 2nd for Shots on Target
• 3^rd for Big Chances

Yet Solanke is the second most sold unflagged forward after Havertz. People might be getting frustrated by his blank last week but that came after a hattrick of returns.

Since his return in GW4, among FWDs Solanke is ranked

• 2^nd for Big Chances
• 2nd for xG
• 2nd for xGI
• 2^nd for xPts

Spurs have a decent fixture run in the short term

Hence, Solanke could be worth the patience of managers willing to HOLD him.

Further Read: FPL GW9 Wildcard Team & Drafts to Consider | Wildcard Guide

Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.1m) – DEF, Liverpool – 30.2% TSB

Trent is the second most sold unflagged defender after Gabriel, despite being the highest scoring defender so far.

Arsenal will be without Saka and Ødegaard in their attack thus increasing Liverpool’s chances of a clean sheet.

Without Saliba and possibly Timber and Calafiori, Arsenal’s defence also will definitely be weak enabling TAA greater chance to haul at the opposite end of the pitch.

Therefore, I would recommend holding and definitely starting Trent.

Further Read: FPL GW9 Tips- Haaland Dilemma, Solanke Situation and More

FPL Gameweek 9 Transfer Tips: Two Players to SELL

Bukayo Saka (£10.0m) – MID, Arsenal – 26.2% TSB

Saka is the most transferred-out player this week, and it’s easy to see why. 

He missed Arsenal’s last two games in PL and UCL because of his hamstring injury and there remains doubts over his availability for the Liverpool game. Even if he plays, Liverpool has one of the best defences in the league.

Let us not forget Arsenal’s tricky fixtures in the short term.

Therefore, I suggest selling Saka.

Further Read: Top FPL Gameweek 9 Captain Picks Based on Analysis & Metrics

William Saliba (£6.0m) – DEF, Arsenal – 25.6% TSB

Saliba is the 2^nd most transferred out player this week and I support the thought process of the sellers.

• Suspended for this week
• Not the best fixtures in the medium-term
• Arsenal has only 1 Clean Sheet in the last 5 PL games conceding against teams like Bournemouth, Southampton, and Leicester

Hence, I recommend selling Saliba. 

Further reads from ALLABOUTFPL ahead of FPL GW9

FPL GW9: Player Performance Analysis by Position & Price Point
FPL GW9 Scout Picks Based on Stats, Analysis, and Matchups
FPL Gameweek 9 Transfer Tips: Two Players to Buy, Hold & Sell
Top FPL Gameweek 9 Captain Picks Based on Analysis & Metrics
FPL GW9 Wildcard Team & Drafts to Consider | Wildcard Guide
Top FPL GW9 Differential Picks to Consider Ahead of Deadline
FPL GW9 Transfer Targets & Watchlist Based on Eye Test & Stats
FPL GW9 Tips- Haaland Dilemma, Solanke Situation and More
FPL GW9 Ultimate Guide: Tips, Differentials, Captaincy & More

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