Which Three Arsenal Players to Pick v Wolves? Fantasy Premier League Lineup of the Week
The big decision in the Fantasy Premier League team of the gameweek is to go with zero City players - and yes, even Erling Haaland!
Our funds are needed to go all-in on Gunners players as they face at home among the poorest teams in Premier League history.
It's true, City scored a total of five times on their most recent away fixture, but this time they meet Crystal Palace, who have the second-best defence in the division for goals conceded and fourth-best in relation of xGC.
And Arsenal hosting Wolverhampton is the kind of match-up you must exploit - the best side in the league against one devoid of form, quality and confidence.
This lineup of the week is selected based on current prices to fit within a £100m limit, as if you were using a Free Hit chip.
How did Last Week's Squad Do?
The captain didn't deliver but big points from Bruno Fernandes (eighteen), Dias (14), Foden (12) and Tarkowski (nine), plus a fortunate sixteen-point Dewsbury-Hall bench cameo produced a massive eighty-three points total. Boom!
FPL Lineup of the Gameweek for Gameweek 16
Keeper and Defence
Roefs, the Black Cats, keeper, £4.7m - Newcastle United (h)
This long-awaited Tyne-Wear derby in the top flight for eight years is likely to be loud, passionate, feisty - and it may prove to be one of those tight matches that is all drama but minimal clear chances.
A scenario that would render Roefs, third in the FPL goalkeeper standings, a good option.
Ben White, Arsenal, £5.2m - Wolves (home)
An Gunners defender is a must this week. Wolves have one goal away from home so far and a single goal in their past six matches.
White is a excellent attacking option when he gets his opportunity. Having started the last two at full-back, had a fourteen-point haul against the Bees and tops the way in that period among Arsenal defenders with two key passes, two shots in the box and an expected goal involvement of 0.7.
Marc Cucurella, the Blues, £6.2m - the Toffees (h)
Everton are inconsistent so this pick is focused more on Chelseadefence and Cucurella potential.
Chelsea have the fourth-strongest defensive record while Cucurella has generated more chances (19) than any other defensive player in the division.
And he hasn't scored yet, having netted five goals last season.
Dalot, United, £4.4m - the Cherries (home)
You shouldn't have great expectations for a Manchester United shutout - they have just one all season - but Bournemouthgoals have dried up in the past two matches.
Crucially, the Portuguese defender has been occupying some very advanced roles as left wing-back in the past 3 games.
During that spell he's had four attempts, two clear opportunities, one goal and one assist. He also missed a great chance at Wolves on Monday night too.
Midfield
Saka (C), Arsenal, £10.2m - Wolves (h)
This game against Wolves is too good to ignore and that renders Bukayo Saka, the Gunners'best attacking player essential.
No stats required to support this pick. Manchester United had 27 shots at Wolverhampton on Monday night, netted 4 and could have had double that.
Arsenal will be keen to attack.
Rice, the Gunners, £7.1m - Wolves (h)
One point behind Bruno Fernandes in the midfield scoring list, Declan Rice is so consistent for Arsenal.
More attacking this season, he's created more opportunities than any Gunners player (27) and has five assists to show for it.
He's also the surest bet for game time as Mikel Arteta could see this as a opportunity to rotate his players.
Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United, £9m - Bournemouth (home)
Fernandes might have replaced Antoine Semenyo as the must-own FPL midfield asset.
Fixture-proof, always a candidate for defensive contribution points and with multiple ways to FPL returns.
Palmer, the Blues, £10.3m - Everton (h)
This week's differential pick, Cole Palmer has his first full 90 minutes under his belt after a lengthy layoff and we know what an high-scoring FPL asset he is capable of being.
You sense that, as quickly as he has one good game, fantasy coaches will be flocking to bring him in.
He missed the Blues'Champions League loss at Atalanta, but that was the club easing him back carefully so he ought to be fresh for the Toffees.
Dango Ouattara, Brentford, £6m - Leeds United (h)
Leeds come into this match following two strong home performances against the Blues and Liverpool, but on the road they have conceded three times for each one they've scored.
This is likely the winger's last match before departing for the Africa Cup of Nations.
He has been excellent for the Bees this season, and has five goal contributions in his last 3 home matches.
Strikers
Thiago, the Bees, £6.9m - Leeds United (h)
It's been a disappointing couple of gameweeks for Thiago FPL managers, with just 3 points in two matches.
However, he's the second-highest top scorer in the league and has 7 strikes in seven home games. He's the prime forward option this week and, with a favourable run of games, you can select and hold up until the end of January at least.
Ekitike, the Reds, £8.4m - Brighton & Hove Albion (home)
Surely the manager keeps faith with the young striker, after his brace haul at Leeds United.
He was strongly at the start of the campaign and you wonder what he could have achieved had Alexander Isak not been signed and challenged him for playing time at centre-forward.
The Bench
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