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20 June 2020 1089 comments
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Owners of popular Double Gameweek 30+ asset Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.1m) will be pleased with Arsenal’s latest line-up.

Despite playing 90 minutes in the 3-0 defeat at Manchester City on Wednesday night, the Gunners’ number 14 has been handed another start on Saturday afternoon.

Outside of Aubameyang, Mikel Arteta has certainly shuffled the pack for the trip to Brighton, including Alexandre Lacazette (£9.4m) up-front and dropping Eddie Nketiah (£4.4m) to the bench.

It is possible that the Frenchman could be paired with Aubameyang in a front-two, although the personnel chosen by Arteta could also line-up in a 4-2-3-1.

Nicolas Pépé (£9.3m) returns to the side to operate on the right-hand side of midfield, while Bukayo Saka (£4.7m), making a second start in the space of a week, could either play on the left of midfield or as the number 10.

Rob Holding (£4.4m) comes in for the injured Pablo Mari (£4.8m) and suspended David Luiz (£5.7m), while Sead Kolasinac (£5.2m) replaces the benched Kieran Tierney (£5.3m).

Meanwhile, Mesut Özil (£7.3m) still cannot get into the starting line-up, although was, at least, included on the bench this time.

Brighton manager Graham Potter has gone with a 4-3-3 shape with a largely unsurprising selection.

Neal Maupay (£5.7m) spearheads the attacking trio, flanked by Leandro Trossard (£5.8m) and Pascal Groß (£6.2m).

Budget option Aaron Mooy (£4.8m) may be one to watch given his pre-lockdown form. He is in the central midfield trio with Davy Pröpper (£4.8m) and Yves Bissouma (£5.0m).

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Ryan; Burn, Webster, Dunk, Schelotto; Pröpper, Bissouma, Mooy; Trossard, Maupay, Groß.

Arsenal XI: Leno; Kolasinac, Holding, Mustafi, Bellerín; Saka, Ceballos, Guendouzi, Pépé; Aubameyang, Lacazette.

  1. Vazza
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    R Holding vs Norwich or J Ward vs Burnley ?

    1. Zen_Master
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      I advise you stay away from anything Arsenal-related lol

  2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Pepe down

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Back up again and drinks break

  3. Cak Juris
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Pukki + Sterling >> DCL + Salah (-4pts), Yay or Nay?

  4. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    To Arsenal’s disappointment, it looks like Pepe can continue.

  5. L'Aeroplanino
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    lol this crowd noise

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Load of bollocks.

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      It is like the hames have been planned.

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        *games*

  6. JIMMY TUGGINS
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Why not just play Auba as striker? I don't see anyone worth accommodating to justify not playing him there, maybe when Laca was in his best form but that was a long time ago.

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Martinelli LW, Auba ST

      1. JIMMY TUGGINS
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        or Saka at LW, I can't understand it.

    2. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah its weird. Should play Auba down middle and Martinelli at side

    3. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Agreed.

      Torreira Guendouzi Ceballos
      Pepe Auba Saka

    4. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      He’s no good with his back to goal in a possession based game.

      Playing counter attack would suit him but Arsenal can’t defend.

      1. JIMMY TUGGINS
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        He's had to adapt to how Arteta wants him to play his left wing role, he could've attempted to adapt to getting more involved in the build up play as striker surely? Like Aguero did when Pep first came in.

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          I think his morale must be low. Surely he’s be more energetic with his forward movement if he was enjoying his football.

    5. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Emery is suffering from overthinking syndrome. Just play your best players...

      1. Boss Hogg
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        He’s definitely overthinking it if he’s still selecting an Arsenal side every week. At home. Watching on TV.

    6. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      isn’t he better drifting in ?

  7. tm245
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Did Pepe put his boot back on or is he waving it around like courtroom proof?

    1. el polako
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      This glove does not fit...

  8. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Leno or Pope for the run-in?

    1. One More Hit
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Probably Leno but flip a coin

    2. HD7
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Guess you have the answer now

  9. el polako
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Pepe bit like young Zaha, lots of movement no end result.

    Glad he is a gooner on my WC.

  10. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Amazing when you consider Arsenal’s wide men are more expensive than Man City’s in FPL.

    20.4m = Aubameyang + Pépé
    20.2m = Sterling + Mahrez

  11. fplking14
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Why is our top goal scorer and striker playing on the wing???

    1. el polako
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Part of the bigger plan surely.

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      That’s where he always plays.

      1. fplking14
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Hes doing **** all there

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Agreed! I think owners are hoping for a pen.

    3. Monkey Hanger
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Left back last game.

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        In the changing room

  12. Silecro
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Ozil with the most depressive warm-up sight ever

  13. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Lesser spotted Ozil sighting!

  14. Firminooooo
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Need some returns from Auba and Saka today.

    1. Vazza
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Auba yes, Saka no

  15. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Leno hasn't been credited with that save from earlier!!!

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Was off target supposedly

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Didn't look it to me, although I didn't see it a second time and am watching on a pi$hy laptop. 😀

  16. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Worth a WC?

    McCarthy > Pope
    Cantwell>Guendouzi (for funds)
    Saka>Fernandes
    Aubameyang>Abraham

    Means I can keep Salah, Mane, KDB, TAA

  17. tm245
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Bellerin seems to have shrunk during the lockdown - maybe it is just the haircut.

  18. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    I didn’t see the game did Vardy look like possible captain material for next week?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Yes, looked sharp

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Must’ve watched a different game 😕

    2. One More Hit
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      No

    3. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Not really

    4. Vazza
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      No based on what I’ve heard

  19. One More Hit
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    I definitely preferred the idea of watching football, to actually having to do it

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Playing football is amazing fun tho?

      1. One More Hit
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        You might need to let the players from these first few fixtures know!

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          😀

    2. el polako
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Nah.
      Freshly cut grass just after rain - best smell in life.
      Playing footie on it - best pastime.

  20. Scholes Out For Summer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Is it just me or is Mooy very involved in the Brighton buildup and attack?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Brummie: What’s your name?
      Mooy: Mooy
      Brummie: Yes, you. What’s your name?

    2. Monkey Hanger
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      He's their playmaker.

  21. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Laca header saved. Would have been saka assist

  22. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Saka far too good to be playing for a mid table team.

  23. tm245
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Interesting shot from Laca.

  24. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Almost Saka Laca

  25. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Is pepe even a footballer?

    1. el polako
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      No, hip-hop wear brand from USA.

  26. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Auba just too wide

  27. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Saka on my bench Pepe plays. What I even know 🙂 🙂

  28. Says
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Sunny day out there, hope the goalies have their sunscreen on and we avoid a burnt Leno

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Poor Leno

  29. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Expecting Mat Ryan haul here today after I finally have him out of my team after his 2 and 3-point contributions... 🙁 Lol.

  30. The Yorkshire Pirlo
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    How’s the Arsenal game going?

    I’ve only got Leno so should I be worried?

    1. yakirh
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      No
      You nailed it

    2. Tempestic
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      and now u haven't even got him..