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Saka starts for Arsenal as Aubameyang returns on the bench

Arsenal’s personnel crisis already appears to be easing following Mikel Arteta’s latest team-sheet.

Ahead of a trip to Wolves, Bukayo Saka (£5.4m) returns to the Gunners’ attacking-midfield trio following his Gameweek 21 absence.

The versatile budget option looks to be on the left-hand side of that though, with Nicolas Pépé (£7.6m) featuring on the right-hand side.

But Saka is not the only key returnee for Arsenal, who welcome Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.3m) back to the matchday squad on their bench.

The Gabonese international has been away dealing with personal issues recently but is finally available again.

If he is to feature at all tonight, it will be as a substitute, the same detail handed to Martin Ødegaard (£6.0m) and Gabriel Martinelli (£4.9m).

Wolves look to be in a back-three once again with yet another start for Max Kilman (£4.0m) alongside Conor Coady (£4.8m) and Willy Boly (£5.4m).

It is a 3-4-3 formation that features Pedro Neto (£5.8m) as a left wing-back allowing Nelson Semedo (£5.3m) to return to the right-hand side.

Willian José (£7.0m) earns his second successive Premier League start at the apex of Wolves’ front-three while Daniel Podence (£5.3m) and Adama Traoré (£6.0m) are set to provide the width.

Sam Allardyce hands a first start to his new forward Mbaye Diagne (£6.0m) alongside Callum Robinson (£5.4m) while Matheus Pereira (£5.6m) is on the flanks of midfield again.

And Sheffield United line-up exactly as expected with Billy Sharp (£5.5m) and David McGoldrick (£5.2m) chosen to lead the 3-5-2 line tonight.

Gameweek 22 Starting Line-ups

Sheffield Utd XI (3-5-2): Ramsdale; Ampadu, Egan, Basham; Bogle, Fleck, Norwood, Lundstram, Baldock; Sharp, McGoldrick.

West Bromwich Albion XI (4-4-1-1): Johnstone; C Townsend, Ajayi, Bartley, O’Shea; M Pereira, Snodgrass, Livermore, M Phillips; Diagne; C Robinson.

Wolves XI (3-4-3): Patrício; Kilman, Coady, Boly; Neto, Moutinho, Neves, Semedo; Podence, Willian, A Traoré.

Arsenal XI (4-2-3-1): Leno; Cedric, Holding, D Luiz, Bellerín; Xhaka, Partey; Saka, Smith Rowe, Pépé; Lacazette.

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  1. No_Mo_Salah?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Come on Holding!... and that's all...

  2. brianutd-why always we? 20
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Utd to win the league

    1. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Unlikely. Bruno can't carry them for so long.

    2. jammie26
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Zero chance.

    3. borat
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      In your dreams maybe

    4. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      ,,,,...in the next 10 years

    5. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Is this a question ?

  3. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Professional watch done?

      1. R.C
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers

  4. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Having 2 FTs feels nice. Been a while.

  5. Ray In Bruges.
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Accidentally captained DCL....here's hoping for a brace

    1. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I benched him so definitely a brace

    2. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Captain last week - so 100%

  6. Dthinger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    My cup opponent and I have 7 of the same players including the same captain. It's going to be interesting.

    Me -vs- them:
    Leno -vs- Ederson
    AWB -vs- Shaw
    Son -vs- Maddison
    DCL -vs- Antonio

    Who do you think will come out on top?

    1. PartyPooper
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      That will be close. My money's on you...

      1. Dthinger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        woo!

    2. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If you're going to progress in the cup, I'm gonna have a decent week too, as I have an Arsenal defender, and DCL and Son

    3. Aj Royals
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      So close and going to be an exciting contest...

    4. Ejaaz11
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      i would rather have your opponents team...

      1. Dthinger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, Maddison and Ederson are the ones I'm worried about, but Antonio could hurt me too.

    5. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Epxect 6 for both keepers
      Shaw attacking potential higher but I doubt he'll get something. So, that's a tie again.
      Maddison over Son this week. Can't see Spurs scoring vs Chelsea, who will dominate the ball. Without Kane, Spurs will struggle.
      DCL over Antonio. Leeds should concede and DCL might finally get his goal. Antonio can do well vs Villa who aren't as good as back as they look.

      It comes down to how Fulham vs Leicester and Villa vs West Ham go for me. I think he might edge it. But if DCL gets a hattrick, you could be in with a shout. He's your main man I feel.

      1. Dthinger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Or not

  7. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Ballsy move from Gnu to bench Dcl!

    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I say silly

      1. wulfrunian
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        So many good options in his team.I don't blame him but i would bench Gundogan.

  8. Dybala10
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Everyone else set-up their team for the next GW as soon as the game updates?

    Sad, I know but I love it...

    1. Monklane
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      of course

    2. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes of course , I do it instantly

    3. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I never never do that.

    4. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Always

    5. 2999 - Lady of Legend
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yep just done, undecided who to start out of Soucek and Watkins though.

    6. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Of course. Some potentially tough decisions as below though

    7. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes. First thing after watching rival teams.

      And for that reason I dont understand people forgetting deadlines... Just set your team and cpt now. No problem then.

    8. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Always. Free from the shackles of shite displays and 1 pt cameos. All is rosey.

  9. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Tricky... feels like I’ve gotta bench Stones next week, given I have Dallas(CRY) and Coufal(ful) on the bench...

    Cancelo Digne my other two defenders, both of whom also have tough fixtures but are probably attacking enough to warrant a start

    1. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yep I'm considering benched Stones and Dias for both of those two.

    2. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah Stones probably with Cancelo Dallas Chilwell/or Alonso starting.

      Fulham I can see scoring so Coufal bench as well.

    3. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'm playing Stones/Cancelo + Coufal ful

      (bench Justin wol & kilman WOL).

      If I had Dallas that might swing it, but only just. Can't see many CS's so then looking at threat. Stones/Cancelo both look like they could be invovled every game (they play).

  10. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Captaincy looks tricky next gw

    Maybe Bruno at home to Everton but I don’t think that fixture has good points potential.

    What’s everyone thinking?

    1. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Son, Bamford or Bruno

    2. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Son for me atm

    3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Mourinho sacked after another bore fest vs Chelsea then Son unleashed vs WBA

    4. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Bruno or Son/Kane if he’s back

    5. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Son

    6. 2999 - Lady of Legend
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah tricky, on Son atm with Bruno vice.

    7. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Bruno for me due to options but he is due a haul!

    8. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Beast

    9. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Currently on Salah. I feel Liverpool will get the win. Might change to Son if Kane is back or Liverpool don't look good vs Brighton.

    10. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Son. But form of spurs put me off.

      Otherwise Bruno.

      1. Here's Tom with the We…
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Son or maybe even Bamford.

    11. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Son as of right now.

    12. Tambling5
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      As someone who picked Sterling last week, I thought I'd repeat the mistake today. I am a definition of insanity.

      1. Tambling5
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Ah! Wrong gameweek! Sorry.

  11. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Hey, Lateriser finally sold Werner.

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No one is essential, I guess

    2. John Nerdelbaum
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      He's only had him a few weeks

    3. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I expect a brace from Werner now!

  12. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Martinez(ARS) or Areola(WHU) next week (assuming I don’t burn a FT on downgrading Areola since I have 2FT)?

  13. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who was much maligned coming into this week like Bamford and Dallas were last week?

    Stage is set for their hauls. Son? Gundo? DCL/Digne?

    1. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Surely it is gotta be time for DCL says a hopeful owner

    2. John Nerdelbaum
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Gundo was much malinged?

  14. Fudgy
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Adnan benched Son :O

    Wish I did now, got talked out of it ffs

    1. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/33/event/22/

      His link. One of the best in the world

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Even the best makes wrong decision now and then 😉

        1. Fudgy
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          True he benched Bamford last gw

      2. Camino Aleatorio
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Why is this dude copying MY team?

        Wonder if Dias is going to play. Stones got a rest on the weekend.

        Son on the bench just makes sense, there is nothing wrong with Son, it's the TH midfield

    2. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Risky move but it could work. Without Kane, Spurs look toothless but Son is Son. There's a reason he overperforms his XG. If Spurs get him the ball a few times near Chelsea's penalty area, he can get a goal.

      1. Fudgy
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah I know. I have the exact same midfield and attack and went for DCL

        1. WE GO FOR IT
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          That's a risky bet. Leeds concede tons of chances. The only good thing is Everton have been poor. So, if they continue their form, that could be a good decision. I hope it's wrong though, having started him!

          1. Fudgy
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            I know. I wish I benched son but kept changing it and got scared

  15. TheDragon
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A 1-0 Wolves win too much to ask for?

    1. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Holding own goal and Saka off at 59 mins would be lovely.

    2. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      yes

  16. yakirh
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who is your bus captain for GW 23?

    1. Flynny
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Bruno?
      Antonio?

    2. Camino Aleatorio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      bruno

      vice captain is wildcard

      What if Kane pulls a Wolverine and comes back early...then Kane - Son is a possibility

    3. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Son C Antonio VC for me currently

    4. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      bamford

  17. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Just looking at the weekend fixtures and huge benching headaches with city players at  lpool???

    Who to start?.

    A....soucek at fulham
    B....gundog at lpool

    Pick 3 defenders from:

    1...cancelo
    2....dias
    3.....rudiger and Sheffield
    4....dallas v Palace
    5....coufal at Fulham

    Guess I'd play 1, 3 and 4??

    Thanks

    1. Here's Tom with the We…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah I’d play 1,3 and 4.

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B .... 1,4,5

  18. Free Hat
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who are you rooting for tonight:

    Sheffield or Wbrom...?

    I hate Sam so easy Sheffield for me.

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Baggies cost me CS points last week for Areola, so Blades

    2. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Sheffield should win unless Pereira does really well.

    3. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I started Johnstone over McCarthy so hoping for 0-0 with Johnstone saving a pen (yeah I know he is getting me 1-2pts)

      1. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        same but who cares want Sheffield to win

  19. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Hoping for 1-1s with OGs here

  20. Debauchy
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Predictions ?

    Sheffield U 2 WBR 1
    Wolves 1 Arse 2

    1. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Sheffield 2-1 West Brom
      Wolves 1-1 Arsenal

  21. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Would love a Son haul on Thursday

    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      aye

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Son has averaged 11.9 points per game after having net transfers out this this season (with only a single blank and that was when he only had 7k transfers out) compared to 4.2 in GWs with net transfers in!

  22. Lovren an elevator
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Random one...is James Rodriguez on pens when he's playing?

    1. Flynny
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Gylfi is I think

    2. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Richarlison was on them at the start of the season (when siggy wasn't playing I think)

  23. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who to start at weekend?

    A....gundog at lpool

    B...soucek at Fulham?

    Thanks

    1. Lovren an elevator
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Gundog is undroppable if you have him.

    2. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Gundo

    3. Camino Aleatorio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Liverpool Defense is not a lock-down defense without VVD...they are playing with guys that would be in the Championship or Training-Only at CD.

      You should prolly play Gundo

      Soucek should also play versus Fulham

      You have some good options it seems

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah would need to bench one of greenish Watkins or Antonio...

    4. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Gundo

  24. Plagued by indecision
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Strong bench paid off last week with Bamford. Justin and Saka sitting there now. Watching through my fingers.

    1. MoSalad
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Nearly a dreadful start.

  25. MoSalad
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Saka smashed the post, should of scored!

  26. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Saka woodwork 1st min

  27. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Gosh, just seen this autosub combo last week:

    Player out Player in
    Cancelo Wilson
    Stones Wan-Bissaka
    Saka Bamford

    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/762547/event/21/

    34 points!

    1. MoSalad
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I got 24 off my bench last week. AWB, BamBam & Coufal.

  28. casual69
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    any idea on kevin de bruyne return?

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Secret Santa could surprise many

  29. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Jonny sins CS and pen save needed..

    1. Chucky
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      johnstone*

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No idea who this Johnny sins character

      Will look him up later whilst I am doing the online shopping with my family

      1. Chucky
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        😛

  30. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Saka is looking amazing here

    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      and yes