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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.5m) and Alexandre Lacazette (£9.6m) both start for Arsenal as they host Burnley in Gameweek 18’s Saturday lunch-time kick-off.

Sead Kolasinac (£5.0m) returns to the starting line-up after being a fitness doubt for the game, while Ainsley Maitland-Niles (£4.4m) is the one to replace the injured Hector Bellerín (£5.4m) at right-back.

Meanwhile, Mohamed Elneny (£4.3m) comes into the side so that Lucas Torreira (£5.2m) can get a rest on the bench.

Aubameyang and Lacazette are joined in attack by Mesut Özil (£8.0m).

Burnley have lined up with a 5-3-2 formation and are expected to try to stay compact and hit Arsenal on the break.

James Tarkowski (£4.7m), Ben Mee (£4.7m) and Kevin Long (£4.2m) are the centre-backs with Charlie Taylor (£4.4m) and Phil Bardsley (£4.2m) flanking them.

Sean Dyche has typically used just one forward this season but he has bolstered the attack today with the inclusion of Ashley Barnes (£5.6m) and Chris Wood (£6.2m) up front.

Arsenal XI: Leno, Maitland-Niles, Sokratis, Monreal, Kolasinac, Xhaka, Elneny, Guendouzi, Ozil, Lacazette, Aubameyang.

Burnley XI: Hart, Bardsley, Tarkowski, Mee, Long, Taylor, Cork, Westwood, Hendrick, Barnes, Wood.

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  1. grumpyman
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Auba jeez. My transfer decisions these last few weeks have been kak.

    1. Richd
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      People are taking crazy punts right now that are capable of backfiring.

      These heavy hitters are all so similar it’s always a gamble. It’s why I prefer to play it safe and just keep faith.

      1. grumpyman
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Wise words. Unfortunately you're talking to a dunce.

        1. Richd
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          It can always go the other way though. Don’t beat yourself up over it.

          1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            This is it

      2. RyanC
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Me too.

        I can't remember who posted it but they pointed out the following:

        GW14: Aubameyang 16 points; Hazard, Kane and Salah totalled 15 points.
        GW15: Kane 12 points; Hazard, Aubamayang and Salah totalled 11 points.
        GW16: Salah 21 points; Aubameyang, Hazard and Kane totalled 15 points.
        GW17: Hazard 13 points; Salah, Aubameyang and Kane totalled 9 points.

        When all players are in form--which regardless of what some might argue, they all are--I think it's very unwise and very dangerous to drop any. A City attacker or two + any combo of these players will see a safe return of points. Sure you might miss a haul or two, but as long as they stay in form, they're worth sticking with.

        1. Richd
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          That’s nice to see it in numbers, thanks for that !

          Yeah it just feels like the majority of heavy hitters are on similar points at the end of the season and it does seem to even out.

          I prefer changing the heavy hitters only for crazy fixture swings, or due to injuries !

        2. grumpyman
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          I'd managed to convince myself Auba would be rested today. That and the fear of having no City cover made me swap him out. Next week definitely rolling a transfer!

          1. POLSKA GOLA
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            I switched C from Auba to Sane yesterday evening due to fear of him being rested, decisions like that are reason I’m down from 30k to 80k over the past 3 gameweeks 🙁

            1. Robson-Canoe
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Calm down, Sané still has to play

              1. POLSKA GOLA
                • 12 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                I’m just annoyed how I always panic over the festive fixtures

                1. grumpyman
                  • 10 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  I took him out for a hit. Kill me now.

  2. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Kolasinac in beast mode today

  3. Richd
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Come on Lacazette. Give me a parting gift. A parting blank.

  4. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Kola is like vintage Alonso

  5. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Perfect
    Auba(c)
    Kola assist.

    1. Dacra
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      This.

    2. MTPockets
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Lucky huh

      • Dele
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        This apart from I vice captained Auba... fancy Razza instead.

    3. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Having no Salah and Auba in the first 2 games is like being punched and not being able to hit back.
      Hopefully back with a Kane Sterling Sane Hazard bang later and floor them

      1. J T
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I’m with you.

      2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Fixture order hasn't been kind

      3. DR0GBA
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        but at least having Kolasinac is like retaliating with a jab

      4. RyanC
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Salah owner here.

        You've got some quality premium options. Don't worry.

    4. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Remember guys, Arsenal don't do half-time leads. It'll be 1-1 or 1-2 and Emery will bring on Torreira and Iwobi for Lacazette and Ozil...

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

      Aubameyang scores goals
      Lolcazette plays central midfield

      That's why you pay the money.

      1. Richd
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Cool thanks for the great advice.

      2. Dele
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        This

    6. Football Heaven
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I know it’s my own decision but Ben dinnery is an idiot! Didn’t need to get rid of kolasinac but he said he was 100 percent out. Reason I got him was because of his attack and he’s basically playing lw. If I knew he was fit I would’ve happily kept

      1. MTPockets
          7 years, 3 months ago

          He didn't say that, but silly to believe him anyway

        • Revival
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Emery said yesterday he was Ok to play today

        • Taking the Mkhitaryan
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Nobody like a Norwich fan.
          Fact

        • Salah’s Sonnet
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Well, yeah, Dinnery is a fraud

        • J T
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Emery said he was ok, you should listen to him not Ben Dinlo

        • The Polymath
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          And the moral is: Don't listen to idiots. 😀

        • french holiday
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Didnt u watch the conference call video?

        • Richd
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Here’s what you do. Go on his twitter and block him.

        • Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          You believed Dinnery over Emery?

      2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Kolasinac is on FIRE!

      3. Tshelby
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        It's so frustrating when you can't be happy if your player scores because you ML rival has him as captain

        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Ditto, it took the edge off it but he doesn’t have Kola so all good

      4. TAT
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been directly involved in 18 goals in his 17 Premier League games at the Emirates Stadium (13 goals, 5 assists). Routine. #ARSBUR

      5. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Salah, Auba and Sane were options for captain this week.

        Went for Sane so let's wait to find out he doesn't start..

        1. HNI
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Lol I went none of them and punted on sterling

        2. Ravager
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Same boat here.

      6. french holiday
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Auba needs a rest. Hope he gets subbed after the hour mark so he can be fit to start vs Brighton in mid week.

        1. L'Aeroplanino
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          I am OK with it after he scored a brace

      7. Ginkapo FPL
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Barnet with a freekick in an ominous position.

        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Trent Alexander standing over it.

          1. Ginkapo FPL
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            *Cheye

        2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Fair play to you
          Real commitment

        3. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Bettamer (c)

          1. Ginkapo FPL
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Really, thats an odd call. He might not even come on. Harrison will be first sub, likely Vilhete will return from injury today off the bench. Coulthirst could easily be the third sub too if we need some flair.

            1. Epic Fail
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Dinnery said he would play.

      8. aborg
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        If Laca plays the whole game and still does nothing he is out for good from my team ! I’ve trusted him because they are playing Burnley....let’s see. So far so bad !

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Cool story

      9. Football Heaven
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Need a kola booking and a Burnley goal

        1. Richd
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          That’s enough from you Bobby Blob

        2. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Stop with thst nonsense

      10. Differentiator
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Bellerin looking shocking

        1. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          What the hell happened to him - weren't Barca/Real looking at him a couple of years ago?

          1. Get up ya bum
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            He's not actually playing dunno what op is on about.
            Very talented young Spanish player always gonna interest those clubs. Hasn't fulfilled his potential yet though. Inconsistent.

          2. Revival
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Ha, he not even playing today

        2. TAT
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          He's a style icon!

      11. Blame it on Traore
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Anyone got any thoughts on Pererya? Brought him in last week for the Cardiff fixture and then West Ham this weekend. Heard he had some chances in the Cardiff game?

        1. Debauchy
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Got him 2 very unlucky not to haul in that game, holding

        2. J T
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah he was good, unfortunate not to get in the points

          1. Blame it on Traore
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Cheers guys

      12. Garlana
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Grav check... 😉

        1. J T
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Kola than mine

        2. Richd
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          +BPS

        3. Garlana
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Just updated

          1. Garlana
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Should be kolasinac lol, fail

      13. J T
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        My rank has gone from 40k > 100k and The gw has barely started 😀

        1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          2k to 3k
          Pure savagery

        2. grumpyman
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          13k to 20k, totally self inflicted. If Sane doesn't start I'm opening my Christmas scotch early.

      14. ChokeaCola
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Arsenal’s headed clearances are so poor. Everytime the ball threatens Arsenal’s defence in the air I cringe expecting Burnley to pounce.

      15. french holiday
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        An Arsenal clean sheeth will be a rare sight.

        1. Dannyb
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Rare indeed, I dont wanna see any of the players sheeth's though.......

      16. Dosh
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Bellerin memes incoming...

      17. Differential C (Mark)
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Just saw the stat on twitter.
        Burnley were above Arsenal this time last year.
        How times have changed, my word.

        1. Revival
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Burnley had only conceded 12 goals by this stage last year too

      18. BRKFCTrueRover
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Need to stay patient barring injury think I'm sticking with kane and Auba for at least 3 more weeks, so easy to go chasing points over the course of 10 GW the likes of Auba, Kane, Salah, Haz and sterling will probably score similar amounts

      19. Sz21
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Auba or Sterling..
        If you had to change one of these for Hazard which would it be?

        Have Sane too and Aguero/KDB may become an option soon as well so thinking it might be better to sell Sterling. It is one 1 FT in my pocket too if choosing Sterling to replace.

        What do we think?

      20. billysupertramp
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        FM19 best logopack?

      21. Ginkapo FPL
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Sweeney is a god. Just came from nowhere to disposession their striker who was through 1 on 1 with the keeper.

      22. Richd
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Ben dinnery has just confirmed that Joe Gomez is out for the next GW!