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Best Arsenal players to sign on FPL in 2018/19 – The Complete Members’ Analysis

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has a strong case for inclusion in Fantasy Premier League squads for 2018/19, while some of his Arsenal team-mates look set to show improvements too.

These are some of the findings of our first FPL members’ article of the summer, in which we analyse each team’s historical data to assess their prospects for the new season.

We have looked at the team’s attacking and defending statistics and delved even deeper with a specific look at both the goal-threat and creativity of individual players.

The potential impact of new signings and, in Arsenal’s case, a new manager has been factored into our research as well, to give us the most accurate picture for 2018/19.

The Gunners came sixth place in 2017/18, their worst-ever finish in Arsene Wenger’s time in north London, recording their highest ever goals conceded tally in the Premier League era too (51).

It seemed a fitting time for Wenger to step down after 22 years at the helm with Paris Saint Germain manager Unai Emery replacing him.

However, there were encouraging signs going forward, with the aforementioned Aubameyang the focal point of those improvements.

Fantasy Football Scout members can read on to see the full analysis…

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251 Comments Post a Comment
  1. palace ash
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Worst wildcard EVER!

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Not for everyone

    2. rdamjan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I was against WC in R3 (WC QF plan), but went well for me. With those points I can take few hits for QF if needed.

  2. Legomané
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    So...WC this round was fine if you were struggling for starters, but using BB or MC appears to have been a waste 🙁

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I have Granqvist so MC worked out well

      1. Legomané
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        6pt gain on my Couts, decent

        1. Eden Wizard
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          12*

    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I stand corrected ^ 😮

    3. Norman Conquest
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      my MC hasn't worked out well a 2 point gain unless 1 of my 4 players today can beat that i wouldn't of captained any today

    4. Neves say Neves
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      My main ML rival had Augustinsson and MC...

    5. Eden Wizard
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Indeed. BB was going swimmingly for a day!

  3. palace ash
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    So it's JRod to save the GW.

  4. fenixri
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    What good striker options are for r16 that are not Lukaku and Kane? I fancy Mandzukic

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      jesus

    2. Norman Conquest
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      suarez

    3. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Costa

    4. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Griez

    5. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Costa

    6. rdamjan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      D.Silva.

  5. ragsyboys
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Who out of these will surely play today ?
    A)Sassi
    B)Badri
    C)Maloul
    D)Carrosco

    1. Fishy-o
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      A

  6. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    What are the chances of Hazard starting today?

    If he has a good chance it may be worth bringing him in for Muller now in Dream Team, otherwise will just hang fire til the knockouts start.

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      50/50

    2. ManLikeMeyler (Team Argenti…
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      It's unlikely

  7. Twelve years a slave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Ozil --- Don't make me laugh, finally the world see's what Arsenal fans (and opposition supporters) have known for ages.... He's useless

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      This is the worst German team I've ever seen.

      1. SW6
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Still a very strong squad on paper. Worst performance by a German team for sure, but that squad should have walked through that group.

    2. ManLikeMeyler (Team Argenti…
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Mesut Ozil created seven chances against South Korea - all from open play; the most by any player in a single game at the 2018 World Cup so far.

      1. ManLikeMeyler (Team Argenti…
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        He was Germany's beat player yesterday. Unfair to scapegoat him.

      2. Eden Wizard
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        ARSENAL FAN ALERT

        1. ManLikeMeyler (Team Argenti…
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          I don't support Arsenal mate, just stating facts. Most unfairly criticised and scapegoated player around. Pogba is probably up there too.

          1. Eden Wizard
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            He's dross.

    3. Farke in hell
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      They were not passionate enough, were lethargic, and complacent. Trouble was brewing underneath what with the political stuff that seemingly destabilized the team, that some already speculated.

      1. Twelve years a slave
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        The problem with Ozil is he is not a general, he does not galvanise the troops. Goes missing when it counts.

        1. SW6
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          You're right. But he never has been. He makes up for it by playing passes that others can't, and to be fair he still did that yesterday. Leadership, energy and desire should come from Kroos, Muller, Boateng, Hummels, and all of them looked as disinterested as Ozil always does until maybe the final 5 minutes of the Korea & Sweden games.

    4. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Ozil has always only been good with world class players around him. He's not good enough to do it on his own

  8. Eden Wizard
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone know why RRod didn't take the peno?

    1. Eden Wizard
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Welcome to my team Akanji!

    2. Norman Conquest
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      what penalty ?

      1. Eden Wizard
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Oh my ridiculous Sky Sports app said Swiss penalty yesterday NVM!

        1. Norman Conquest
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          you had me going i had to go back an check ha ha

          1. Eden Wizard
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            Still going Akanji +1ml

  9. Yankee Toffee
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    RMT R16 team:

    Costa, Kane, Haz
    Isco, Modric, Coutinho, Carrasco, Bentacur
    Granqvist, Trippier, Muenier, Fagner, Sabaly/Sakai
    Muslera, Sommer

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Do you have WC?

      1. Yankee Toffee
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        no

        1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Meunier is booked, another booking and he misses QF

          1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            Also isn’t Fagner a risk without WC? If danilo returns for QFs

          2. Farke in hell
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            They will get a clean slate once they reach QF.

  10. StoichkovFPL
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    How does it look?

    Sommer | Olsen
    Carvajal | Granquist | Trippier | Fagner | Meunier
    Modric | Coutinho | Isco | Lingard | Quintero
    Lukaku | Jesus | Costa

    1. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      *BB probably

    2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Is Fagner nailed? Not sure

      1. StoichkovFPL
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Danilo out so yes

        1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Out for how long? He might return for QFs

    3. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Jesus over Kane?

      1. StoichkovFPL
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        $

    4. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Lingard > Claesson
      Jesus > Kane

      1. StoichkovFPL
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Not bad idea

  11. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    No one getting any Frenchies?

    1. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Def isnt best, mid options are crap fantasy wise and Griezman 10mil is a bit too much with Costa,Jesus cheaper and Lukaku on fire

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        pavard not nailed any longer?

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          I can see someone like Pogba doing well. Would be typical.

        2. StoichkovFPL
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Mayby only one as his price is nice but can se a CS there

          1. StoichkovFPL
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            *can't se CS obv

    2. Eden Wizard
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Sidibe 5.5 for me. Not convinced by those toothless Argentine attacks.

    3. SW6
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I think I'll have Griezmann because right don't want any Portugal or Uruguay and need a captain that day. He's looked the best French by far

  12. StoichkovFPL
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Best budget GKs combo?

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Olsen/3.9m

      1. StoichkovFPL
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        With BB its not best idea. Even if not I would like to have an option to change things

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          ah, sorry.

          I would def try and get 2 keepers on diff days. Sommer /Olsen on same day....

          1. StoichkovFPL
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            On BB so same day isnt an issue but if decide not to play it than dont know who to pick..

            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              As long as you are happy to lose a keeper(guaranteed)

              1. Christina.
                • 14 Years
                5 years, 9 months ago

                ...plus if you don't BB then you only have 1 keeper next rd anyway....so BB useless.

    2. Eden Wizard
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Kawashima & 3.9 here 😆

  13. Fletcher Moss
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Lukaku definitely not going to feature at all today? Or is it worth a punt to sub him in for RRod’s 1 point?

    1. ManLikeMeyler (Team Argenti…
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Nothing to lose by subbing him in

      1. Les Bleus
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Except 1 point

        1. £27.6m in sterling si…
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Similar to the Tony hall Paradox, Keeping 1 pt means you've been shown the goat, the other two doors are a goat (he scores the same or less) or the Car (he produces) you now have a 66% of beating that score - as if there is nothing concrete or swaying the % chance of him playing. if there is some information, you can move the 66% chance either way as you please

  14. fenixri
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on 1st R16 draft?

    Subasic - Pickford
    Lovren - Godin - Granquist - Meunier - Trippier
    Modric - Isco - Coutinho - Quintero*/Claesson* - Inui
    Grizz - Costa - Hazard

    1. QuintonFortune25
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Not sure in Griezmann hasn't been great so far but then again he could turn out to be a differential. Otherwise very solid

  15. MDK
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    People still persisting with G Jesus despite only returning a single assist

    1. QuintonFortune25
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah very disappointed with him in first two games that I owned him. Won't be having him in round of 16. Coutinho and Brazilian defender for me

    2. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      He will come good I reckon. Up against a shocked Mex side now.

      Moreno susp as well.

  16. QuintonFortune25
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Got Iuni, Quintero, Sassi (Tunisian pen taker) and Ben Mustapha to play today. Best captain choice?

    1. ManLikeMeyler (Team Argenti…
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Quintero

    2. Eden Wizard
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Mustapha is out injured

    3. Eden Wizard
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Quintero or Badri decision for me

  17. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    No differentials milfs in any teams I notice...

    1. QuintonFortune25
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah just looking at that too. Do you have any differentials in mind? Got my eye on Kagawa as on pens but will have to watch closely today.

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        slim pickings....

        Isco/Cout/Modric locked in for most I reckon. Leaves 2 spots only. If Japs qualify then Inui will be in most teams.

        That leaves one spot. jRod if they Q..

        🙁

    2. Eden Wizard
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Rakitic, Willian

    3. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      JLingzz

  18. QuintonFortune25
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Feel like the round of 16 midfield picks will be fairly template with Coutinho, Modric, Isco and two other cheaper mids. Anyone considering going for the likes of Paulinho or Willian instead of Coutinho or Rakitic instead of Modric to be a differential, especially if needing to catch up in mini leagues?

    1. Eden Wizard
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Willian Coutinho Modric Isco Quintero here...Not sure why people are finding it tough to get a good team...I've Costa Kane Lukaku up front too...

      1. SW6
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Not about a good team on paper, that isn't hard you're right. It's about getting a team that'll do more than just tread water.

        1. Eden Wizard
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          If you can predict the future then good on you 😆

    2. SW6
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      The way this final GW has gone I will have to I think. Shaqiri, Paulinho and KdB are 3 differentials I'm looking at.

      1. QuintonFortune25
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        KdB is a great shout, will have a look at him too. Cheers

    3. Eden Wizard
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Rakitic sorry*

    4. fenixri
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I will go Rakitic instead Modric, and maybe Claesson from Sweden.

      Also I will try to go without Lukaku and Kane. I somehow like Griezmann, he is on pens, and could be great differential.

  19. Eden Wizard
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Ohhh how I wish my Captain was still Salah 😆 😆

  20. Pringle
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Surely it is best to use Maximum Captain in final since all players will play same match and no option to switch over more match days?

    1. QuintonFortune25
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I'm doing semis because you have the third place play off game as well which usually has goals in. I reckon final is more likely to be tight and low scoring like Germany Argenetina last time.

      1. Eden Wizard
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        lol how can the semi and the third playoff be in the same round 😆

        1. QuintonFortune25
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Oh yeah sorry my bad, I will be playing it in the final then

          1. Eden Wizard
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            Useful to block rivals, knowing teams will be nearly identical so EVEN if they nail captaincy, so do you!

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      3rd vs 4th is also in the same round

    3. Eden Wizard
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I'm probably playing it that week

  21. Azathoth
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Cpt James or Kaku?

    1. barracuda
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Kaku rested

  22. Mr. Jenkins
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Who to replace Hector and Kimmich with?

  23. Astronautovic
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    One more yellow for coutinho and he misses one match? That's bad if u want him for the knockout stages

    1. 420king
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      the yellow he got was for arguing with the ref. doubt he'll do that again.

      1. Astronautovic
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        I think i won't get him with this in mind

        1. 420king
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          not sure that's the best idea. he's smart enough not to get booked again.

        2. Eden Wizard
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Good idea, let the rest of us enjoy his points.

  24. The Great Statuto
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Bottomed out on last international tournament so repost

    1. The Great Statuto
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Rest of post disappeared!

    2. Eden Wizard
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Nice repost 😆

  25. Freddo
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Morning all, who do you fancy out of the R16 Sweden V Switzerland match?

    1. Eden Wizard
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Swiss cleanie Akanji

    2. Meinhoff
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Switzerland (but I will have R.Rodriguez and also Granqvist just in case)

    3. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Its a tough one. Swiss without 2 of their first choice defenders. I’m looking at defenders from these 2 teams expecting it to be a tight game.

  26. Where dahoud at
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    I know its a hard question, becuz this world cup is so unpredictable, but if you could have 1 midfider and 1 defender that will last to the final who would u pick lol

    1. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Too hard, but probably a Brazilian

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Carvajal & Isco
      Miranda & Coutinho

    3. FER FUSCH AKE
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      coutinho
      marcelo

    4. Eden Wizard
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Your English offends me. Please rephrase using real words.

    5. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Isco and Meunier

  27. barracuda
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Morning troops. Is James on penalties for Colombia?

    1. Meinhoff
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Yep

      1. barracuda
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks

  28. Meinhoff
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    What team is the best gamble to make an upset in the round of 16? Think this is the best time to take a gamble on some minnows since money isn't an issue now and we will all have 14-15 players

    I'm thinking Mexico have a chance vs Brazil. They could kill them on the counter, Lozano vs Fagner could be brutal.

    1. Eden Wizard
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      If you have a WC I agree, otherwise high risk with only 3 transfers.

      1. Meinhoff
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        That's true. I don't have a WC, but there is practically two more gameweeks left to make up some ground, player like Isco and Coutinho who will be owned by like 90 percent of all players will get you nowhere

    2. fenixri
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I am thinking Mandzukic. Denmark has stick defence, there will be a lot of crosses in that game.

    3. jia you
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      With a wildcard I'll def throw in a few differentials, Lozano is a good un. Spain not looking solid so I might throw a Russian in and might continue to go heavy on Uruguay with most without a WC probably avoiding that fixture. Will monitor the Japs and Senegal too. I've a feeling there will be a couple of upsets in the last 16!

  29. Miro
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Chances of Meunier starting today? Should I put him in for a 1 point player ?

    1. jia you
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Haha, snap, see below! I think he won't feature as a booking means suspension so why risk it!

      1. Miro
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Just noticed i probably would need to swap him for a 2 point player as I have to other subs from today..
        Not worth it in that case imo.

    2. QuintonFortune25
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Worth risking for the sake of 1 point imo

  30. jia you
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    I have Lingard, Carrarso & Muenier left to play. A few questions for ye:
    1. Would you sub on Muenier for a 1pt defender (in the unlikely event that he plays) or keep the point?
    2. Would you sub on Carrasco (he might not play) for Reus 2pts or keep the 2 points?
    3. Would you stick on Neymar 5pt or twist to Lingard?

    Currently thinking N, Y, N
    What would you do?

    1. QuintonFortune25
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Y
      Y
      Y