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FPL General’s Gameweek 9 team reveal + transfer plans

24 October 2025 630 comments
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With Gameweek 9 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) nearing, our pundits are starting to finalise their teams before Friday’s deadline.

FPL General, who has three top 500 finishes to his name, is fully committed to going without Mohamed Salah (£14.3m) and Erling Haaland (£14.7m) this season. He shares his latest thoughts below.

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General no Salah Haaland

GAMEWEEK 8 REVIEW

FPL General’s Gameweek 9 team reveal + transfer plans

Does anyone have a decent forward that I could sign on loan? What a disaster these have been in recent weeks.

Hopefully, a brace in midweek brace will see Viktor Gyokeres (£9.0m) kick on and do what we expected him to do at Arsenal. As much as I can’t wait to sell Joao Pedro (£7.5m), he’s going to survive for at least one more week, due to other priorities. 

Captain Bukayo Saka (£10.0m) somehow managed a 14-pointer without any attacking returns, which was very sweet. Bruno Fernandes (£8.9m) did the business by setting up the winner over Liverpool, while Daniel Munoz (£5.6m) registered two assists. What a Fantasy gem he is.

Aside from those three, it wasn’t a great Gameweek. Fingers crossed that this one will be more productive.

GAMEWEEK 9 TEAM

 

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  1. Eddie Nketamine
    • 3 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    Start Mateta or Rodon

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    1. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      These are the FPL decisions that riddle our brains..

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      1. The Philosopher
        • 5 Years
        9 months, 1 day ago

        Would start Rodon personally

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    2. CoracAld2831
      • 5 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      Mateta

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    3. Il Capitano
      • 5 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      M

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    4. Bob B
      • 12 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      I have similar choice with Gudmundsson, think I'll start him.

      I have Gabriel so if he doesn't play then at least Mateta comes in and I can cheer him on.

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  2. Il Capitano
    • 5 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    1FT 0 ITB

    Raya
    Gabriel* Tarkowski Senesi
    Saka Bruno Semenyo Reijnders
    Haaland JP Woltemade

    Dub - King Alderete* Andersen*

    Use a FT to move Andersen to Rodon for Gabriel cover or just roll?

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  3. AnfieldLad
    • 12 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    Play
    A) Diouf
    B) Senesi

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    1. CoracAld2831
      • 5 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      B

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    2. Il Capitano
      • 5 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      B

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    3. ChampChomp
      • 13 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      B by a mile

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  4. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    FINAL CALL

    A: Foden -> Gakpo
    B: Reijnders -> Anthony
    C: both with 2 FTs
    D: Roll FT and start Foden and Reijnders/Sarr

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    1. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      .

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    2. The Yorkshire Pirlo
      • 10 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      A

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  5. Tibbs
    • 15 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    Worth a bench boost (ignoring Arteta's comments on Gabriel, imo will play):

    Dubravka (wol)
    Stach (WHU)
    Gudmondsson (WHU)
    Guehi (ars)

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    1. popey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      I think so - I have almost identical with just a different Palace player in Sarr over

      I'm still playing it, also with Gabriel in the team

      GW 11 could also be an option, Dub has whu away, Leeds have Forest away - though I'm minded to back Leeds at home

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    2. Boberella
      • 9 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      Yes. I have very similar (Diouf instead of Guehi) and am BBing with Gab in the starting 11. Think Arteta playing games.

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  6. MGD
    • 10 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    Start:
    A) Rodon
    B) Van de ven
    C) Esteve

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    1. Urban Cowboy.
      • 15 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      A

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  7. Urban Cowboy.
    • 15 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    For one week Salah to Saka or Porro to Timber?

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    1. jacksonbarber125
      • 11 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      Salah to Saka, I am concerned with Arsenal being able to keep clean sheet this week. That being said I plan on starting Gabriel and Calafiori just in case haha, of course Gab may not play now but i am betting he will

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  8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    Acheampong worth getting? 3.9m

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      - Is he worth taking a Chelsea spot?

      - Will he start ahead of Chalobah/Tosin/Fofana for the 2 CB spots?

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    2. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 9 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      I’m buying this week to afford Saka next.

      I’d probably start over Rodon, but I have Cucurella too…

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    3. tucaoneo
      • 7 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      If on WC, maybe. Won't use FT on him.

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    4. JBG
      • 8 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      For this GW only I'd say

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    5. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      For one week yes, hard to say thereafter

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  9. jacksonbarber125
    • 11 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    This is a difficult GW to decide who to start, this is what I have so far..

    Pope
    Senesi, Gabriel, James, Calafiori
    Semenyo, Bruno, Caicedo
    Haaland, Wolte, JP

    Dubravka, Ndiaye, Kudus, Mukiele

    What to do??

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  10. donbagino
    • 5 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    Start Gudmundsson or Lacroix?

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    1. All Hail K
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      I'd go Gud. Give you someone to watch today as well.

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  11. EL tridente
    • 8 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    Should I BB this team or is it too risky with Gabriel been in doubt?

    Raya, Dubravka
    Gabriel, James, VDV, Truffert, Rodon
    Saka, Mbeumo, Semenyo, Reijnders, KDH
    Haaland, Pedro, Woltemade

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    1. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      Really unlucky mate

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    2. Al Pacho
      • 4 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      Same dilemma, I canceled my BB 🙁

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    3. ChampChomp
      • 13 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      Yeah that's annoying because it looks really good. Probably gotta cancel it though.

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    4. Mr. O'Connell
      • 14 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      Good benchboost. You'll be kicking yourself when Gabriel plays.

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  12. Al Pacho
    • 4 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    First sub , Gudmundsson or VDV ?

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    1. CoracAld2831
      • 5 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      VDV

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    2. ChampChomp
      • 13 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      Gudmundsson

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    3. All Hail K
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      Gudmundsson

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  13. CoracAld2831
    • 5 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    Sanchez (Dubravka)
    Gabriel*-Senesi-Rodon (Gudmonsson-Andersen**)
    Saka (vc)-Semenyo-Gordon-Minteh (Reijnders)
    Haaland(c) - Gyökeres - Woltemade

    1 FT
    0 million in bank.

    A: GTG (Roll FT)
    B: Andersen -> Richards
    C: Andersen -> Keane
    D: Andersen -> Truffert

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    1. ChampChomp
      • 13 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      I'd probably bring in Richards or Keane to pad the bench. You should be fine rolling unless something unexpected happens, but I'd probably go with the transfer.

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  14. ChampChomp
    • 13 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    I have 4 FTs and I want another Chelsea player. Which would you do in my position?
    A) Reijnders to Caicedo
    B) Reijnders to Enzo + Foster to Guiu

    Squad is:
    Raya
    Gabriel Burn Senesi
    Semenyo Saka Ndiaye Bruno Reijnders
    Pedro Haaland

    Dubravka Gudmundsson Van de Ven Foster

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    1. Apollo Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      Don't get Guiu with Delap back soon, just Reijnders to Enzo if you can, if not then A

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      1. ChampChomp
        • 13 Years
        9 months, 1 day ago

        Yeah appreciate the response. Can't stretch to Enzo without the other one. Wouldn't be getting Guiu for anything other than 3rd on the bench.

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    2. Boberella
      • 9 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      If Guiu perma bench then I’d go B.

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  15. Saka White Rice
    • 11 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    Pick
    A) Gakpo+Richards
    B) Enzo+Munoz

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    1. Apollo Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      B

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    2. All Hail K
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      B

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  16. Sif
    • 13 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    Gabriel - Senesi - Richards - Rondon - Mukiele

    ft Richards > Chalobah for the fixtures?

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    1. Sif
      • 13 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      (because I don't think Gabriel will start and need better fixtures from autosub).

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  17. Apollo Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    These moves good to go? 3FT

    Van Dijk > Burn
    Foden > Saka
    Gyokeres > Woltemade
    Grealish > Enzo (-4)

    Pedro to Mateta to be done next week

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    1. OptimusBlack
      • 13 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      Great

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  18. C_G
    • 11 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    play one:

    Munoz

    Guiu

    Reijnders

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    1. Sid07
      • 12 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      Guiu

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    2. ball c
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      Munoz

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    3. JabbaWookiee
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      Guiu

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  19. Sid07
    • 12 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    Gykores + Reijnders + stack + tarkowski (3-4-3)
    to
    Kroupi + Saka + Enzo + rondo ( 3-5-2)
    for FT

    1) yes
    2) no

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    1. OptimusBlack
      • 13 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      Yes

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  20. OptimusBlack
    • 13 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    Bowen >
    A- Thiago
    B- Woltemade
    C- Welbeck

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    1. Sid07
      • 12 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      B

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    2. NotsoSpursy
      • 9 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      C

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  21. NotsoSpursy
    • 9 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    I’m bringing in Gabriel
    75% chance of playing, that’s high enough for me

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  22. JabbaWookiee
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    Here's a toughie! Plans for this week revolved around getting Gabriel in for a hit, although I think it would have been worth it in the long run.

    Now he's a doubt, do I bring in Timber or Calafiori instead, which wouldn't require a hit, or stick with Gabriel -4?

    A) Timber no hit
    B) Calafiori no hit
    C) Gabriel -4
    D) Keep Porro, wait and see what happens with Gabriel and save the transfer+hit

    HELP!

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    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 14 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      C) Gabriel averages 12 points a week when he's yellow flagged

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    2. ball c
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      D

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  23. ball c
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    Bench one:

    A) Munoz
    B) Reijnders
    C) Stach
    D) Senesi

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    1. JabbaWookiee
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      Reijnders

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  24. Bobadoba
    • 16 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    Bench boost this lot:?

    Dubravka
    Kudos
    Rodon
    Dorgu

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    1. tucaoneo
      • 7 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      Yes

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    2. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      Nice, yes

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      1. Bobadoba
        • 16 Years
        9 months, 1 day ago

        Hi ok thanks

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  25. Ady87
    • 12 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    Haaland captain?

    Probably one of a handful of weeks you could argue against it but is he just a set and forget?

    Hes been my captain for the last 6 weeks.

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  26. Conners
    • 7 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    Leeds on 40% chance of CS this week.

    Makes sense to start Gudmundsson ahead of Reijnders I guess?

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    1. All Hail K
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      I'd do it and have a rooting interest today.

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  27. Nightf0x
    • 11 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    Raya
    Vdv burn gabriel (konsa dorgu)
    Kudus semenyo gakpo ndiaye (rejienders)
    Haland pedro gyokeres

    Which ?.

    A) WC, no time actually to tinker around
    B) konsa to chalobah
    C) konsa gyokeres -4 to woltemade calafiori

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  28. ChelseaGuy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    Dubravka Hartman Anthony (wol)
    Rodon (WHU)

    Bench boost?

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    1. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      Also have Gabriel starting

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      1. The Reptile
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 months, 1 day ago

        I have a similar team and wanted to BB (Have R James as well) but now hearing that Gabriel is a doubt and Saka (have him) pictured not training I'm having doubts
        not sure what to do now

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  29. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    Andy says saka not pictured in training

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    1. All Hail K
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      9 months, 1 day ago

      Maybe he's shy.

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  30. Amartey Partey
    • 6 Years
    9 months, 1 day ago

    Saka not pictured in training! 😮

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