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Who are the best Arsenal players to consider under Mikel Arteta?

Won one, drawn one, lost one: Mikel Arteta has had a so-so start to life as Arsenal manager by way of Premier League results.

Monday night’s victory over Leeds United in the FA Cup was also a Jekyll-and-Hyde display, with the Gunners very much second-best to their Championship opponents in the first half before drastically improving after the break.

While the scorelines haven’t always gone Arteta’s way, there have been visible signs of improvement under his stewardship.

Should Fantasy managers be renewing their interest in Arsenal assets, then?

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£10.8m) aside, we have largely dodged the Gunners this season: the Gabon international is the only one of Arteta’s squad who can boast a double-digit ownership in Fantasy Premier League at present.

FPL bosses may have been sufficiently scarred by Unai Emery’s team selections or the Londoners’ dismal away form in the preceding 18 months to be tentative about revisiting Aubameyang and co for now.

Still, the fixtures demand our interest.

Arsenal face only two of the current top seven between now and Gameweek 32 (the clash with Manchester City in Gameweek 28 may well be rearranged due to the Citizens’ likely involvement in the EFL Cup final) and sit fourth in our Season Ticker as a result.

With that in mind, we follow up our recent articles on Watford and Everton by looking more closely at the impact that Arteta has had on the Gunners.

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WHAT HAS ARTETA CHANGED?

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  1. Jamizz
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Sarr or Dilva?

    1. SH
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I am thinking of getting Dilva as my Alli replacement

    2. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Sarr is more nailed so better long term option. DSilva punt against Villa is something i'm thinking too, would become Mane for the double anyway

    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Silva

  2. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    So after Aguero was rested yesterday i ave decided to keep (and captain) him this week. Best transfer(s) here? 2ft 0.3itb.

    Guaita
    Trent Lundstram Kelly
    Salah KDB Moura Mount Cantwell
    Aguero C Vardy

    Martin Rico Greenwood Aurier

    A) Aurier to Soyuncu/Evans
    B) Aurier to Stephens (this makes it easier to get Mane in for the double)
    C) Moura to DSilva
    D) Mount to 6.5 who?

    Cheers

    1. Jullepuu
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      B if Mane replaces Moura

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        He replaces one of Moura or Mount yes. If he replaces Moura i can maybe afford Jimenez, if he replaces Mount i'll have to go with cheaper option in DCL maybe.

        1. Jullepuu
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Jimenez's fixtures take a turn for the worse soon so consider Ings. Mount to Grealish could be good as well

          1. Pukki Party
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Cheers

          2. George Sillett
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Jimenez tends to be pretty fixture proof.

            1. Pukki Party
              • 6 Years
              4 years, 3 months ago

              Agree, he would be a long term option for rest of the season pretty much.

    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Like A with Evans.

      I’m shifting Moura this week for one of Dilva,Mahrez,Traore,Mooy or Sarr.

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers, A means i have to go cheaper attacker when i get Mane for the double, DCL over Jimenez i think. Agree that Aurier should go soon. Also like DSilva punt for this week. Thanks

        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          If you want Jimenez badly then go B.

          I’d change Rico to Holgate or Kiko though if getting Stephens.

          1. Pukki Party
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Good shouts, thanks.

    3. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      You know Jesus was rested too right?

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Yes, still keeping. Would you captain someone else?

        1. St Pauli Walnuts
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          I mean he's a great candidate if he plays but there is also the chance of a 1 pointer off the bench. Captain choices are hard enough without that danger being in the mix. Personally I'd captain Vardy out of your team, Salah an option too but Maureen might park the bus big time.

  3. Jullepuu
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Bench Soyuncu or Grealish?

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Grealish

    2. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Soy

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Soy

  4. Wensink
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Have TAA and Mane, preparing for DGW 24. bench boost already used.
    For free,

    A. KDB, Rico > Salah, Reid (leaves .3 ITB)
    B. Rico, Kelly > VVD, Reid (.2m)

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      B, i'd get Williams in over Reid anyway

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      B, but maybe go for Hanley/Brandon Williams (both 4,0) instead of Reid?

      1. Wensink
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks, all. Have a funny feeling about Moyes and Reid and think it might be worth the 3.9m punt.

    3. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Reid ???......"The greatest trick the devil have ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist, and like that... he's gone.”

  5. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Stupid move to get rid of Martial before Norwich?

    Fabianski
    TAA Digne Lund
    Salah Mane KDB Martial
    Vardy Ings DCL

    (McGovern Cantwell Rico Kabasele*)

    A) Save FT
    B) Martial -> Maddison
    C) Martial -> David Silva

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      A little. Just as likely to score as much as your replacements.

    2. Johnny 8
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      A. Great fixture for a rested Martial. Norwich aren't City and a wounded United might (just might) want to prove a point and two frees the following week is another bonus.

      1. FPL Pillars
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Norwich got more fight then Utd, reckon Oli may lose his job if they lose this

    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I'm convinced to keep him. Thank you guys!

    4. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Nice, who’s your captain?

      Save

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Party!!

  6. B Sharp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Any Arsenal fans or fans of football in general reckon Martinelli could sneak back in? Got him in my draft team and seemed to me if he didnt get injured he would of carried on starting. Looked superb against leeds for that short spell at the end. Thoughts please

    1. B Sharp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Just hope he isn't Artetas puppy like Phil Foden is to Pep

    2. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Maybe. It doesnt really seem like Lacazette wants to play the high-pressing style Arteta's talking about, so he could get dropped.

  7. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Sorry to repost but replies got mixed up with other posts.....
    Who do I bench.
    A. AWB
    B. Haller.

    1. WVA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      B

  8. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Time to ditch Gomez since Matip getting closer and also as part of getting Mane as third Liv?

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      what?

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Delay as much as possible

  9. AzzaroMax99
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    WC active - G2G?

    Ryan
    VVD Soyuncu Holgate
    Salah Mane KDB Grealish
    Vardy(C) Jimmy DCL

    Button Cantwell Kelly Hanley

    0.3 IDB

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Ings over Jimmy and Holgate to sidibe?

      1. AzzaroMax99
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Well, if no other issues I am planning to do Jimmy to Ings and VVD to TAA in gw24.
        I would do that now but Jimmy has better fixtures then Ings - NEW, Sou vs Lei, WOL

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Jimmy -> Ings
      VVD -> TAA
      Upgrade Kelly

      1. AzzaroMax99
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Kelly to who? And why?

        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Watford defender/Webster maybe

          Because he is not nailed. Don't know about the injury situation but some of them should be fit soon I suppose.

          1. AzzaroMax99
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Webster is ok, but I have Ryan already. Maybe then Ryan to Henderson to cover Shu cs.

  10. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    How is this Wildcard draft looking?

    Fabianski
    TAA Lundstram Holgate
    Salah Mane Maddison Snodgrass
    Aguero(C) Vardy DCL

    McCarthy Cantwell Webster Hanley

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Cud lose one of the premiums and upgrade 2 of Holgate dcl and snodd

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Looks like high risk high reward with Kun in there.
      Would prefer KDB and Ings over Kun and Snodgrass.

  11. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    I am sticking with this for now. Have 2 Ft's so can make changes after this coming GW if need be.

    Guaita
    TAA VVD Lundstram
    Grealish Salah KDB Maddison
    Vardy(c) Rashford Jimenez

    Button Cantwell Dunk Rico

    Thinking of getting in Son after LFC. All depends if Rashford hauls or blanks.

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      It's looking good mate... Yeah i would save and with 2fts may get mane over two weeks or Son.

  12. Now I'm Panicking
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    I love the smell of burnt wildcards on a cold January night.

    1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Evening Jarvish.............a bit of advice.....Who do I bench.
      A. AWB
      B. Haller.

      1. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        AWB we ain't keeping CS with Jones n matic

      2. AzzaroMax99
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Always play attacker...for me at least.

      3. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        No preference

    2. kime67
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I know im not jarwiish but b

    3. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah, keeping my 2nd WC for as long as possible.

    4. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I'm a sucker for early wildcards, always doing it

  13. Aaa
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Start Ings or Rico?

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Really?

    2. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Ings ofc 😀

  14. Rover
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Posted to an older article.

    There's so much talk about which 3 Pool players to get, but surely it depends on which two you already have right? So I was looking at double-ownership combinations in the top 10k. In each case, who would you go for in each of the following cases?

    A) Already have TAA and Robbo (7.19%). Get in Salah or Mane?
    B) Already have Mane and Robbo (9.54%). Get in TAA or Salah?
    C) Already have Salah and TAA (13.3%). Get in Mane or Robbo?
    D) Already have Mane and Salah (5.82%). Get in TAA or Robbo?
    E) Already have Salah and Robbo (1.71%). Get in TAA or Mane?
    F) Already have Mane and TAA (58.7%). Get in Salah or Robbo?

    I reckon Mane, TAA, unsure, TAA, Mane, Robbo.
    I've personally already got Salah and definitely want to get TAA so it's down to Robbo or Mane for me.

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      That decision isn't as complicated as you think imo... If you can get mane and salah without destrying your team or do multiple hits so it's the best option if not go with defence double up... Firmino isn't a very bad shout too.

      1. Rover
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah, it's the same number of transfers for me since I had downgraded Kane to DCL after his injury.
        So it's either get Robbo and replace Pulisic with someone around the same price-bracket and keep Rashford. Or get Mane, and replace Rashford with Ings or Deeney. I think you're right, given my situation the Salah + Mane double is an obvious choice.

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I think its better to look at what you can achieve easily without much sacrifice plus what you want for long term.

      Salah, Mane, Trent is being considered as ideal trio. I dont think you could go wrong with any of the possible trio. Can always make the change if required.

      1. Rover
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        I have enough in the bank to get either Salah, Mane, TAA or Salah, TAA, Robbo with the same number of transfers. And I have enough players that warrant removal in each position, with Pulisic, Rashford and Evans all on the chopping board. I think I will go with the offensive double and enjoy the games.

  15. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Who to captain:

    1. KDB (avl)
    2. Vardy (SOU)

    Cheers

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Jamie

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      2

  16. It's his Job.
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    G2G?
    Pope
    TAA Soyuncu Robbo
    Mane KDB Troare Alli
    Rashford DCL Vardy

    Gazza/Rico/Dendo/Kelly

  17. wonkeydonkey
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    I'm still completely on the fence with the 3rd Liv player debate,Ines between Mane and Robbo. Would appreciate some advice given my team structure and the moves Id be looking at...

    £1.4itb 2 FTs

    Guaita (Stek)
    TAA, Soy, Lund, (Aurier, Kelly)
    Salah, KDB, Madison, Alli (Dend)
    Vardy, Jimi, Ings

    For Mane, I'd be looking at Guaita to Ryan/McCarthy this week and then Jimi/Alli/Aurier to Mane, DCL, £4.3 DEF next week for a bit

    For Robbo, thinking Alli to Richarlison this week and Robbo in for Aurier next with a transfer to play with

    1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I have cracked it with my 3rd choice Liverpool player.................its got to be VAR

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Since you are in doubt, just drop Aurier for some cheapo and save other FT.

      1. wonkeydonkey
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Reckon it's worth freeing up £0.2m which I'll need by moving Guaita to Ryan? Wouldn't want to bring in a cheap defender if Robbo is then going to take that place next week?

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Upgrade Kelly. Prefer Guaita over Ryan for now.

    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Mane. If he hauls and you don't own him, it will hurt.

  18. Almathkourq8
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    What to do here!

    Fabianski (Ryan)
    Rico TAA lord Lund (dunk kelly)
    kdb mane Alli grealish (Cantwell)
    Vardy rashford ingsy

    0.3 itb and 1FT

    A) Alli >> Rich/Maddison
    B) save for DGW then I will have 2FT and do Rashford >> DCL and Alli >> Salah
    D) any suggestions would be great

    Not thinking to take hit -4

    Thank you in advance

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      B

  19. AzzaroMax99
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Keep Grealish or get someone else? Sarr looking as popular choice but not sure on him yet. Anyone else in that price range to consider?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Not much, especially when you compare the options with Grealish, there is no standout option.

      Buendia is playing well but his fixtures...

    2. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Keep man!

  20. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    KWP joining Palace is not a good sign for Martin Kelly

  21. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    First time this season, I am going with a not so popular captain pick in Jimenez - whoz ur captain this week and why ?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Vardy. Home boy.

      1. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Southampton are doing well though ?

        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          It's Vardy though. And Leicester are great.

        2. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          No other option really. Not willing to try on Salah/Mane/Kevin. Cant captain Doucoure/Traore/Ayew.

          If I had Jimenez, he would probably be my captain.

    2. It's his Job.
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Vardy Form Rest

    3. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Between Martial, Kdb and Vardy

      Mane against Aurier.... but won't captain someone against my own team

    4. Greek Freak
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Sterling.

    5. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Good choice imo

  22. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Henderson better gk option than Schmeichel for next 10 gws?

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Anyone?

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks 🙂

  23. ACAB
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    A few seasons ago I won my ML by carefully planning around the crappy winter & postponed games

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I have won my mini leagues by being aggressive, trying to be ahead of the curve and not a afraid of selling well performing players.

      Also copying better players has helped a lot

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        This

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Global warming chip?

  24. Coys96
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Kane to ______ (two week punt)

    1. Aubameyang (cry, SHU)
    2. Jimenez (NEW, sou)
    3. Haller (shu, EVE)
    4. DCL (BRI, whu)
    5. Deulofeu (bou, TOT)
    6. G. Jesus (avl, CRY)

    Price irrelevant

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      6

      1. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Will he start though?

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Between 2 and 4 probably for me

    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      1 or 2

    4. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      2 or 6 perhaps

    5. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Raul Jimenez

  25. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Vardy starts

  26. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Schmeichel (c), Ricardo, Evans, Söyüncü, Fuchs, Chilwell, Praet, Tielemans, Pérez, Maddison, Vardy



    Subs: Ward, Justin, Benković, Choudhury, Albrighton, Barnes, Iheanacho

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Chilwell OOP again.. interesting

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        4-1-4-1 - Seems to be at his normal position?

        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Sorry, my SofaScore app was showing me an old lineup or something

      2. Greek Freak
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Is he a true OOP or is it a 3 man defence with Ricardo and Chilwell as wing-backs

        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          This is correct.

  27. arkom
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Pope
    Kelly / Aurier / Soy / Lundstram / Rico
    Salah / Mane / KDB / Willian / Cantwell
    Vardy / Ings / Jimenez

    2 FT
    0,7£ ITB

    A) Pope --> Fabianski
    B) Willian --> Maddison or Grealish

    Maybe prepare to doubles.. Like: Pope, Aurier, Willian, Jimenez --> Fabianski, TAA, Grealish, DCL

    Thoughts?

  28. Bumbaclot
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Any obvious changes need making here? Got 2FT and 0.6 itb

    Pope
    TAA/Rico/Lund
    Kdb/mane/richarlison/maddy
    Jiminez/vardy/Tammy

    Button/cantwell/Kelly/targett

    Thanks everyone

    1. arkom
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Pope to...??

  29. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Leicester full strength

  30. UshFPL
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Which two to bench? Currently on AC

    A. Soyuncu
    B. Lundstram
    C. Grealish
    D. Sarr
    E. Ings

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      AC