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It’s that time of the week again when we give you the chance to put your questions to our panel of Fantasy Premier League managers.

However, the talking points shift a little bit this time as we head into the first international break of the season.

We’ve assembled another panel of three Fantasy managers this week and will be bringing you a different set for each Gameweek over the course of the season. They are here to answer any questions you might have relating to the international break.

You can find out what their answers are Monday.

Who’s on the panel this week?

James Egersdorff – You can’t get much more experienced than this man when it comes to FPL. After yet another season inside the top 5,000 managers in 2017/18, James now sits top of the Fantasy Football Scout ‘Hall of Fame’.

Tom from Who Got the Assist? – One half of one of the fastest growing FPL podcasts of recent times.

Holly Shand – Founder of the popular Fantasy Football Community website and recent video star for Official FPL.

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  1. Cok3y5murf
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    What exactly does Xhaka offer in this Arsenal team that he keeps starting?

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Not a clue tbh mate guendouzi and torreira would be a great partnership

    2. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Complete mystery.
      Guys an imposter and liability.

    3. willl
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      gives the other team false confidence

    4. JJO
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      asking myself this before and after every Arsenal game

    5. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      It should be Xhaka, Torreira, Guendouzi as a midfield three IMO.

      1. Cok3y5murf
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Wouldn't that be too defensive? One of the three should be a box to box creative mid at least, like Ramsey

        1. diesel001
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Arsenal's problem away from home is conceding. Stop conceding goals and you might win games. Xhaka can pass, but is wasted in a holding role IMO. Use Torreira and Guendouzi's energy to allow Xhaka to play his game.

    6. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Experience in the prem to teach Gendo and Torreria till the are ready to boss it on their own.

    7. jomikijiq
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      excellent ball distribution in possession

    8. Cojones of Destiny
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      exactly my question what da heck emery is trying to achieve ??

  2. JJO
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Mkhi will come in for sure
    They have no one else on bench

    1. Mysterion
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Dat guy 😎

    2. korbendallas82
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      He comes in when Cardiff is out of energi, around 65.

      1. TomSaints
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        He scores and all is forgiven

  3. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Wenger our!

    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      *out

    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Wait until Cardiff wins and in will be Wenger In

  4. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Hit the button last night. What do you think on this 1st draft:

    Ederson (4.0)
    Alonso - D.Luiz - Mendy - Robertson (AWB)
    Hazard - Mane - Richarlison (Fraser - Billing)
    Aguero - Arnautovic - Mitrovic

    will already get Richarlison, so I don’t have to use a FT to get him back, but I’ll bench him this GW obviously and just play Fraser (LEI) instead

    What’s the overall opinion on it?
    Would you suggest any obvious changes?

    thx!

    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Luiz sticks out to me, maybe an Arsenal/ Spurs def ? You’ll know more after today anyway.

    2. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      No Salah will hurt you, frankly. I’d find a way to get/keep him

    3. TomSaints
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I like it. Have a feeling though that Arsenal will go big today.

      Getting an Arsenal asset in would be good and I feel like Kane should find his way into a wild card team. Hard to fund it though!

  5. TAT
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Mkhi/Auba> Haz/Mitro(-4) looks more likely now – keeping Salah.

  6. UpAndAway
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Owning Zaha and Mkhitaryan heading into the international break is horrid!

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      o/

    2. thunder_mike
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah, it is tempting me to wildcard.

  7. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    I guess I will be watching the Grand Prix this afternoon after Mkhitaryan getting benched

    Hopefully it will be more exciting than the match

    1. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      For sure :p

    2. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I am recording the GP and watching the football first so don't spoil it for me Syd. 😉

    3. mgrea
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Can't see it, Ferraris have a pretty big pace advantage in clear air. Hope I'm wrong though

  8. SirStevieG
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Wow what a load of crap. Emery is stupid for dropping Mkhi for Ozil when the latter has done absolutely nothing all season.

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Mkhitaryan has done nothing either

      Ozil is a far superior player

      1. SirStevieG
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Besides the goal and assist that Ozil doesnt have?

      2. SirStevieG
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Also lol at far superior. He is terrible, hence why Arsenal are terrible.

      3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Mkhy is way overrated on here . I see him as a premiership failure like Pogba

        1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Only at United where flair players go to die.

        2. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          In fairness, Pogba would be a massive success if his manager wasn't a demented, bitter, twisted, vile bileball.

          1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Not sure Gnu. Maybe he's not cut out for the style of play in the prem. Not sure you can blame Jose for it all. If he's worth that much he should be able to step up regardless

            1. Gnu
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              7 years, 6 months ago

              Sorry PH, but tell me who's played well under Mourinho at ManU?
              It's not a happy dressing room or club and that comes down to one man.

              1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
                • 16 Years
                7 years, 6 months ago

                Erm..Matic? 😆

                Nah I'm just saying , a lot of pundits say the same thing. He lacks positional sence so he can't be world class. He had more space in Italy. Not saying he's poor or anything but I do belive he's failed after all his hype. He's had 2 full seasons to adapt and not done it. If he's world class he would be able to find a way no?

              2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
                • 16 Years
                7 years, 6 months ago

                Think Danny Murphy mentioned this on talk sport. He's one of the best out there he's just comes across as boring

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Both luxury players

    3. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Emery still hasn't got the hang of the PL IMO. Still trying to play nice football. Should be:

      Cech
      Bellerin Mustafi Sokratis Monreal
      Torreira Xhaka Guendouzi
      Mkhi
      Laca Auba

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Minus Cech.

        Yet again Chelsea had us over selling him for 10 mill when he was long past his best.

        1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          I don’t like Xhaka either.

          Wow, our squad is weak.

  9. Baked baines
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    I said Mkhi was gonna be dropped a few days back! Everyone thought I was talking nonsense!!

    1. J âš’ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I remember this. But you ignored all the replies and didn’t post a link to any of your sources.

    2. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      A lot of people say a lot of stuff with no sources. With no source it’s just speculation. And nobody ever remembers the ones they get wrong funny enough.

  10. COLLIN QUANER
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Glad I stayed away from Mkhi. 1 pointer incoming.

    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      You should have made me do that Colin. I swapped him out for Moura

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Sorry swapped out Moura for him. Im an idiot

  11. SoShy
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    I don't think I've seen so much panic in 4 gameweeks ever! Behaviour is like it's the ending of the season. Calm down

    1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Don’t forget ridiculous extrapolation. Apparently scores after 4 GWs will carry on at the same rate for the rest of the season. Alonso to get 500 points.

  12. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Thinking I can get away with no WC and possibly carry free into week 6, if Walcott fit. Anything here in need of attention? Nothing in bank and SV 102.1 so the odd .1 drop not important. Think Salah and Mané will start key game v Spurs and home game v Southampton too good an opportunity not to have them- with early subs likely. Rest will come midweek after that in Carabou cup v Chelsea.

    Patricio
    Mendy Van Dijk Alonso
    Salah Mané Walcott * DSilva
    Aguero Ings Mitrovic

    Foster Billing Wan-Bissaka Tomkins*

    1. thunder_mike
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I think it looks good

    2. Optic1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      You all good.

      SV of 102.1?

      Your team is actually at 104.2 already.

      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        No sorry team value not sale value!

        1. Optic1
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Was gonna say, you should trade on the stock market mate.

      2. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Actually playing a blinder here! BSilva not DSilva

        1. Optic1
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Oh wow, that changes everything lol

          I'm personally considering upgrading Bilva to Dilva. Or you could get on Madison early as he looks like hot property.

    3. Kane Toads
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      no need to WC. Carry an FT into GW5 or 6. Have aview to get Robbo for VVD but see how Champs League looks first.

  13. Elfman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Did Iheanacho get the assist yesterday instead of Maddison?

    1. Salahlulijah
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Should’ve done. Not sure how it wasn’t his

      1. Elfman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        I thought FPL usually has a message box saying they're looking into.

  14. AYEW KI-EDEN MEE
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Mkhi scored from a keeper error and all a sudden he became essential lol. Classic "cover" pick.

  15. J T
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Mhkitrolian

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      That’s the best one

      1. J T
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        😀

  16. Desperately Seeking Dusan
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Everybody here knows that Arsenal will struggle as usual as Mkhi will come on with 20 minutes to go to pick up 1 pt.

    Don’t get your hopes up of a non appearance. It’s the hope that kills you.

    1. J T
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I have no bench so 1 point is better than 0 points 😀

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah although sounds like a lot have Ings and Cedric to come on (not me)

    2. mir
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Looking at that bench mkhi will defo come on even if winning. Can honestly feel an assist or goal in dying stages.
      Either way he's leaving my team for next gameweek.

  17. Kane Toads
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    ..and I was thinking of Bilva > Mhki for GW4?.. perhaps Ramsey

    1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Think I would steer clear mate. Ramsey is in a contract dispute, surprised to see him in but seems Emery is also trying every combo right now.

    2. infamousprob
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I would avoid arsenal as a whole for a while. Pedro/fraser/lucas far more attracting options

    3. Kane Toads
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks for the replies- I think Pedro perhaps..

  18. Lilac Breasted Roller
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    On WC

    Patricio / Ryan
    Robertson / Mendy / Alonso / Tarkowski
    Salah / Mane / Hazard
    Zaha / Wilson / Mitrovic

    Bench: Hughes, Stephens, AWB

    Assuming Zaha will get fit in 2 weeks time. Ok - or no Aguerro / City mid (Sterling or Dilva) a bad idea (and sacrifice Hazard)?

    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I’d far rather Aguero than Hazard. Going off the past six (?) seasons of experience, Hazard is far too streaky for me. Quite possibly the most annoying player in my 10 years of playing FPL

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        This... although Kun has had two blanks too!

      2. Lilac Breasted Roller
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        good point. Furstrated with Hazard last year too

        Guess it's either Aguerro/Fraser or Hazard/Wilson for me

  19. Squires FC
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Mkhi will get at least 20 mins guys dont worry. Lets go Auba!

  20. Supersonic
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Please let mkhi stay on the bench and not come on.. I’ll get hojbergs 9 points...

    Mkhi guaranteed to be first subbed on though yeah?

    1. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      not necessarily, arsenal are very attack filled so its likely defensive replacements will come on

  21. Desperately Seeking Dusan
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    I don’t know why anybody would play a powderpuff player like Ozil against a Warnock team. His head will be down and shoulders slouched after about 5 minutes.

    1. athreya
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Then he Will be subbed off at half time. It’s a win win for Emery. Either he performs or perishes. No grounds for complaining.

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah I guess so.

        When somebody costs as much a week as Ozil I guess you really have to justify to those who write the cheques why he’s not playing.

  22. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    So, if Arsenal win today without Mkhi involvement, it really means he's a no go area in the short term I suppose. Too much money to have sitting on the bench hoping for cameo points?

    1. Yome
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I am selling, he is not guaranteed starts

    2. J T
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Let’s wait till after the game, then assess

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        This

    3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I'm selling the useless pr**k. Regardless

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Haha

  23. FlockofSeagulls
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Even though I never said it, I told you so! 😆

      1. FlockofSeagulls
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah but you don't count. 😆

      2. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        You’ve been on fire!

  24. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Wow. What a horrible GW.

  25. FC Barkerlona
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Got Bellerin 1st sub if Miki doesn't come on. About time Auba got going too

  26. Strchld
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Have someone considering to get Bellerin or Monreal in team?

    1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      No because they are horrible defensively.

  27. Pylynen
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Would you WC this team? 1ft 0.0itb

    Fab
    Alonso Mendy Robertson Shaw
    Salah Mane BSilva Mkhi Walcott
    Kun

    Foster WB Kamara Success

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      A hit or two could sort out that midfield.

      Mhki/Walcott to 4.5
      Kamara to Mitrovic/Murray/wilson

  28. FlockofSeagulls
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Breaking News:

    Warnock's eyebrows haven't arrived at the stadium with the rest of the squad.

  29. Dead Lift
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    How possible is Miki not getting any pitch time at all? Jonny is waiting on my bench..

    1. proczell
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I have Cedric on the bench...

  30. proczell
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Worth WCing to Get rid of Fab, VVD, Mkhi, Bilva and Zaha?

    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      WC'ing I hope means wildcarding?

      1. proczell
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Yes

        1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Phew. Thrn no dont wildcard just for that. Save there will be a better time

      2. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Hahahaha