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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, 3 days 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, 3 days ago

      This is the way

    2. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 3 days ago

      Classic fpl

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

      Can't rely on Brighton for anything.

      1. syke63
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 3 days ago

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

        1. ididnt
          • 14 Years
          1 year, 3 days ago

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

  2. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 3 days 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, 3 days ago

      Probably no if Watkins mins is still getting managed

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

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

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

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

  4. Vasshin
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 3 days 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, 3 days ago

    Saka to get a brace off the bench at HT 😎

  6. putana
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 3 days ago

    Moyes AM 31-33 was the play

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

      Moyes is always the play

    2. Cold Palms
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 3 days ago

      Now you tell us

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

      Wouldnt be shocked if they beat city next either

    4. Haa-lala-land
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 3 days ago

      Should I start Pickford or Sels in 32?

      1. syke63
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 3 days ago

        I'd go Pickford, think Forest will concede.

        1. Haa-lala-land
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 3 days ago

          Thanks mate

    5. syke63
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 3 days ago

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

  7. Haa-lala-land
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 3 days ago

    C'mon Benny Blanco, get fit soon

  8. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 3 days ago

    Asensio..... explain yourself

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

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

    2. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 3 days ago

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

  9. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 3 days 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, 3 days ago

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

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 3 days 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, 3 days 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, 3 days ago

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

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

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

  12. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 3 days 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, 3 days 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, 3 days ago

        Dennis Irwin

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

        leyton baines ?

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

          leighton*

        2. Haa-lala-land
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 3 days ago

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

          1. Scapegoat Salah
            • 9 Years
            1 year, 3 days ago

            Probably Charlie Daniels

          2. Haa-lala-land
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 3 days ago

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

            1. Silecro
              • 8 Years
              1 year, 3 days ago

              Nope, Bamford

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

        Leighton Baines

      4. Ginkapo FPL
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 3 days ago

        The Reading Haart

    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 3 days ago

      Thought Tielemans had a decent record

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

        Missed his last 4 pens

        1. Royal5
          • 14 Years
          1 year, 3 days ago

          Yikes

  13. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 3 days ago

    Teirney G

    1. fantasist
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 3 days ago

      Offside

    2. Sgt. Schultz
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 3 days ago

      Nwaneri A

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

      Offside

    4. Haa-lala-land
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 3 days ago

      Nope

  14. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 3 days ago

    Really need this Arsenal cleanie wiped

    1. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 3 days 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, 3 days ago

        How does that make any sense?

  15. TheBiffas
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 3 days ago

    Good bit offside

  16. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 3 days ago

    Norg YC

    1. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 3 days 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, 3 days ago

    Which 2nd city to own after marmoush? Gvardiol?

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 3 days ago

      Gvardiol and KdB?

  18. TheBiffas
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 3 days ago

    Looking good for a Saka HT sub

  19. putana
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 3 days 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, 3 days ago

      And use his crayons to mark the red & blue lines

    2. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 3 days ago

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

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

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

  22. Old Wulfrunian
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 3 days ago

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

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 3 days ago

      Elanga?

  23. Dank Squid
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 3 days 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, 3 days 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, 3 days ago

      Lol. I know right.

    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 3 days ago

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

  25. Saka White Rice
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 3 days 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, 3 days ago

    Darren Bent's beach ball goal was nearly topped there

  27. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    1 year, 3 days ago

    Nearly pigeon goal, trossard assist

    Pigeon already has more goal threat than Jesus

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

      pigeon wud have been offside

    2. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 3 days ago

      Why no yc for that dove in the box?

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

      FPL towers would have decided no assist for the pigeon

    4. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 3 days ago

      Trossard almost made a meal of it

  28. ididnt
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 3 days 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, 3 days ago

      That is pure Arsenal hate

  29. KeanosMagic
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 3 days ago

    Well and truly cursed.

    6 points on a BB with 3 players played

    1. Dank Squid
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 3 days 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, 3 days 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, 3 days ago

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

  30. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 3 days ago

    Might be late, but Marmoush on 1 bps