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The rotation continues from Mikel Arteta for Arsenal’s Saturday evening match with Brentford.

Kick-off at the Emirates is at 17:30 BST.

Arteta has made five changes from the team that blew Real Madrid away in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.

Bukayo Saka is, unsurprisingly, one of those players making way. The winger has been a substitute in all three league matches since his return from injury.

Also dropping to the bench are Jurrien Timber, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino and Myles Lewis-Skelly.

Kieran Tierney, Jorginho, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Ethan Nwaneri and Leandro Trossard all come in. Tierney is starting his first Premier League game in nearly two years, while we assume Zinchenko will be deployed in midfield.

There’s no Ben White tonight, meanwhile. The Arsenal defender, who likely would have started this evening, is absent after picking up a knock in training.

The Brentford team news is less eventful, with just one change from Gameweek 31.

Vitaly Janelt comes into the side, ousting Yehor Yarmoliuk from midfield.

Gustavo Nunes is among the substitutes, making the Brentford squad for the first time since his move from Gremio last summer. The teenage winger has been out all season with a back injury.

LINE-UPS

Arsenal XI: Raya, Partey, Saliba, Kiwior, Tierney, Zinchenko, Jorginho, Rice, Nwaneri, Martinelli, Trossard

Subs: Neto, Saka, Odegaard, Timber, Merino, Sterling, Butler-Oyedji, Henry-Francis, Lewis-Skelly.

Brentford XI: Flekken, Ajer, Van Den Berg, Collins, Lewis-Potter, Norgaard, Janelt, Damsgaard, Mbeumo, Schade, Wissa

Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Mee, Yarmoliuk, Konak, Kayode, Nunes.



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  1. syke63
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Leicester finally remember how to score when I put my BB keeper up against them!!

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      This is the way

    2. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Classic fpl

    3. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Can't rely on Brighton for anything.

      1. syke63
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Knew that going in but really thought a cleanie was a banker.

        1. ididnt
          • 14 Years
          1 year, 1 month ago

          Same and I benched Raya for him. Which is about to be costly.

  2. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    So Isak to Watkins on the cards for next week? Otherwise I would be moving Savinho (benched if I get Watkins).

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Probably no if Watkins mins is still getting managed

    2. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I'm considering it as well, along with Livramento to Dias (for 12 DGWers on BB).

  3. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Southampton goal fest guaranteed when they come up against my BB GK next GW.

  4. Vasshin
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Both Saka and Merino benched by Arteta… so made by decision to bench one of them little easier:)

  5. TheBiffas
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Saka to get a brace off the bench at HT 😎

  6. putana
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Moyes AM 31-33 was the play

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Moyes is always the play

    2. Cold Palms
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Now you tell us

    3. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Wouldnt be shocked if they beat city next either

    4. Haa-lala-land
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Should I start Pickford or Sels in 32?

      1. syke63
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        I'd go Pickford, think Forest will concede.

        1. Haa-lala-land
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 1 month ago

          Thanks mate

    5. syke63
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Was thinking about getting him for 34-35, che, IPS.

  7. Haa-lala-land
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    C'mon Benny Blanco, get fit soon

  8. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Asensio..... explain yourself

    1. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Asensio says: "so, today I did a thing...."

    2. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Standard 2 points....nothing to see here...

  9. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Apparently Savinho was planned to start until this morning

    Account is generally good for City leaks/news
    https://x.com/FPLMaineRoad/status/1911050406412558358?t=1qDd8j7We6uDbI3QXLksIA&s=19

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Asong as he starts next match, all good...

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        For now, leaning towards keeping and hoping for the best. Let's see what happens next week with teams in Europe which may impact my transfers.

  10. NumberSix
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Are there any Arsenal attackers free of rotation risk? I’m wondering about
    Palmer > KDB
    Murphy > Diaz/Jota or maybe an Arsenal attacker outside of Saka

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Can’t see old KDB starting two games in 3 days

  11. DeSelby
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Big questions in this game.

    Will Tierney make it through the first half without being subbed due to injury? (50%)
    Will Tierney make it through 90 minutes without being subbed due to injury? (1%)
    Will Mbuemo be forced to remove his bracelet? (0%)

    1. Haa-lala-land
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Will Arteta blame VAR or the Referee when it finishes 0-0? Equal 50-50 which one

  12. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Rogers not on the pens pecking order...

    Emery on whether Asensio is still the penalty taker: "We have our penalty shooter and the first one is Marcus Rashford. The second is Marco Asensio, the third and others are Youri Tielemans, John McGinn and Ollie Watkins."

    https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/1911097389856797172?t=QVoyMGT6iIQ1pxI48_La7A&s=19

    1. Haa-lala-land
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I really wish there was a defender in FPL who was first choice penalty taker
      I can't remember who was the most recent.

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Dennis Irwin

      2. Dr.Acula
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        leyton baines ?

        1. Dr.Acula
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 1 month ago

          leighton*

        2. Haa-lala-land
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 1 month ago

          Was Baines really the most recent? That feels a lifetime ago!

          1. Scapegoat Salah
            • 9 Years
            1 year, 1 month ago

            Probably Charlie Daniels

          2. Haa-lala-land
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 1 month ago

            Did Stuart Dallas ever take one for Leeds under Bielsa a few years back?

            1. Silecro
              • 8 Years
              1 year, 1 month ago

              Nope, Bamford

      3. HadiSLIM
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Leighton Baines

      4. Ginkapo FPL
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        The Reading Haart

    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Thought Tielemans had a decent record

      1. _Ninja_
        • 15 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Missed his last 4 pens

        1. Royal5
          • 14 Years
          1 year, 1 month ago

          Yikes

  13. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Teirney G

    1. fantasist
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Offside

    2. Sgt. Schultz
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Nwaneri A

    3. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Offside

    4. Haa-lala-land
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Nope

  14. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Really need this Arsenal cleanie wiped

    1. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      #timing

      Wrong team but always seems to be a goal when I post something like that lol

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        How does that make any sense?

  15. TheBiffas
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Good bit offside

  16. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Norg YC

    1. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      A tackle from a player that’s not very good, so his only edge over someone is to clatter them

  17. Stranger Mings
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Which 2nd city to own after marmoush? Gvardiol?

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Gvardiol and KdB?

  18. TheBiffas
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Looking good for a Saka HT sub

  19. putana
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    what was the reasoning for not having semi automated before? Much better than having a guy pull out a protractor for 5 minutes

    1. keefy59
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      And use his crayons to mark the red & blue lines

    2. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      They wanted to see how it performed in other leagues first i guess.

    3. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      No kne knew if it worked. It had issues in testing so cant blame for not jumping the gun on it

  20. Rwilliams90
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    That's one of the most dangerous types of tackle you can make. Martinelli lucky not to be injured and Norgaard lucky not be sent off.

  21. TheBiffas
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Can't help but feel Arsenal will score from one of these corners at some point

  22. Old Wulfrunian
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Best midfielder up to 6.2 except Palace,Rogers,Newcastle and Arsenal players?

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Elanga?

  23. Dank Squid
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Bench Boost, favourite chip in the olden days. 26, 35, 25, 36 points past four seasons - now... 4 points + Bradley. I knew it would be difficult to reach that level again, but this is the beauty of the game, anything can happen.

  24. putana
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    saka is really going to outscore Palmer from 30-32 without having started a single game

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Lol. I know right.

    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Palmer has been saving it all up for Ipswich. Double hat trick incoming

  25. Saka White Rice
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Feels good to get it completely wrong and have Glasner Savinho and Saka with Rogers on the bench

  26. F4L
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Darren Bent's beach ball goal was nearly topped there

  27. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Nearly pigeon goal, trossard assist

    Pigeon already has more goal threat than Jesus

    1. Dr.Acula
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      pigeon wud have been offside

    2. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Why no yc for that dove in the box?

    3. Sergio Giorgini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      FPL towers would have decided no assist for the pigeon

    4. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Trossard almost made a meal of it

  28. ididnt
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    I’m going to live to regret Gvardiol and Verbruggen over Saliba and Raya in around 45 mins I predict.

    1. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      That is pure Arsenal hate

  29. KeanosMagic
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Well and truly cursed.

    6 points on a BB with 3 players played

    1. Dank Squid
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Wish I had 6 points. I have 4 + Bradley. There is no curse, anything can happen in a game - if we could all predict the scores, and life, it would be beyond boring

    2. Gubby-Allen
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Why didn't you just make the bench Pope, Salah, Mateta and Isak?

      Guarantees you more than 6 points.

    3. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I got 1 point from my 2017/18 season BB.

  30. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Might be late, but Marmoush on 1 bps