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Bielsa reshuffles in Phillips’ absence as Aubameyang and Odegaard make Arsenal XI

The third of four Premier League matches to take place on Sunday sees Arsenal play host to Leeds United at the Emirates.

Kick-off in north London is at 16:30 GMT.

The visitors are without influential midfielder Kalvin Phillips (£4.9m) for this encounter, with the England international missing out with a calf injury.

Jamie Shackleton (£4.8m) comes in for Phillips in Marcelo Bielsa’s only change from Gameweek 23.

That alteration prompts a wider tactical reshuffle, however, with the Leeds boss confirming ahead of kick-off that Pascal Struijk (£3.9m) would fill in for Phillips in midfield.

Luke Ayling (£4.4m) will move across to centre-half as a result, with Shackleton deployed at right-back.

The Arsenal team news is no less interesting as captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.3m) returns to the starting XI for the first time since Gameweek 19.

Real Madrid loanee Martin Odegaard (£6.0m) is also promoted to Mikel Arteta’s line-up and makes his first start for the Gunners.

David Luiz (£5.4m) and Bernd Leno (£5.0m) are back after suspension, with Dani Ceballos (£4.7m) replacing the injured Thomas Partey (£4.9m) in midfield.

Mat Ryan (£4.2m), Alexandre Lacazette (£8.3m), Nicolas Pepe (£7.6m) and Rob Holding (£4.6m) all drop to the bench.


Arsenal XI: Leno, Bellerin, Luiz, Gabriel, Cedric, Xhaka, Ceballos, Saka, Smith-Rowe, Odegaard, Aubameyang.

Leeds United XI: Meslier, Ayling, Cooper, Struijk, Alioski, Dallas, Klich, Shackleton, Harrison, Raphinha, Bamford.

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

    Shambolic Leeds. Feast or famine sadly.

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

      More famine to come over the coming months

  2. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    These Arsenal goals aren't even that bad for anyone's rank since so many have Leeds defenders.

    Encore! Encore!

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

      Aubem 0.02% EO haha!

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

        I genuinely nearly brought him in for a -4 and then wildcard this week. Chose to make no transfers. Ah well.

      2. William.gallant
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Brought him in for soucek 3/4 weeks ago which has still cost me more than I’ve gained this week

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

      Need those Dallas -1s before I bring him in next week.

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

    Is Kane essential or would Ings + another upgrade be better?

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

      Kane and Ings

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

        Not helpful

    2. Marcin the Pole
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Think it's essential to have one of Son or Kane. Whether both are necessary I'm not sure - for me it depends on what you lose by bringing Kane in.

      Personally it would mean I forego Ings and would likely have to take a hit, which I'm not overly comfortable with.

  4. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Could still end 3-3, 4-3, or 3-4. Classical Leeds.

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

      Absolutely 0 chance they score

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

      They have been awful going forwards

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

    Any news on Digne or Antonio? Need them both to miss out so both will play and score probably

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

      Way more likely to play.

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

    Argh - wish I'd played Coufal over Bamford now.

    1. aleksaa2
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'm still far from convinced in our CS.

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Was my plan. Till I got two players flagged.

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

    HT: Arsenal (1.75) 3-0 (0.15) Leeds

  8. A. PRISE
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    To all of you who said Leeds will beat Arsenal, I would suggest spending your time with another sport. Tennis perhaps?

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Water polo is my recommendation.

      1. A. PRISE
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Not bad!

    2. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      OK Mr Hindsight.

      1. A. PRISE
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I actually have a bet on Arsenal. And Saka in my team.

        1. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          You must be a millionaire. In that case with the source ability to predict the future.

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

      Leeds can beat anyone. So can Arsenal.

    4. DandyDon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Thought they’d lose today but still fancied bamford to knick somthing against Luiz and Meslier to rack up some saves...

      1. A. PRISE
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Bamford may still score. I benched him though

      1. A. PRISE
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        It's me alright. Gundo's run is something you will never see in football again. Arsenal beating Leeds is elementary

        1. ‘Tis the Season
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          credibility gone..that wasn't long.

          1. A. PRISE
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Ok

    5. Vazza
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Badminton as Mr Mourinho once recommended

      1. A. PRISE
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        He did? When?

    6. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      You could have waited for second half tbh.

      1. A. PRISE
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Trust me it will only get worse in second half

        1. A. PRISE
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          SAY WHAT?

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

      Arsenal have demonstrated that they are capable of losing to anyone.

      1. A. PRISE
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Say what?

  9. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is Gundo ok or still crocked?

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

      Wait and see ; nothing serious

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cool

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

    Leeds will burn everyone next week. Absolutely shocking side.

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

      One bad half and booom

    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      They do this though. Get whacked one week then whack someone else the following.

  11. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    7 played, all 7 returned. And now I have Bamford in this game.

  12. @persecuted_by_mods
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Will enjoy people writing off and potentially getting rid of Leeds players again, no idea why some of you expect them to be prime Barca week in week out

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

        People have short minds

      2. aleksaa2
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Because the players in your team have no right to blank apparently...

      3. Egg noodle
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Don't be silly, nobody is expecting them to be prime barca.

    • DandyDon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Double Leeds owner. Sigh. Meslier particularly annoying as his dreadful performance may lead to him being dropped for double gameweek next week. 3 conceded and 0 saves so far!

    • DropkickMurphys
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Has anyone seen the contact for sure in the second penalty? Couldn’t see clearly but that one didn’t look so convincing either to me.

      1. DropkickMurphys
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        They didn’t even show all the angles for it. Unlike the first one which was shown from at least 5 different angles.

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

        Yup, he slid through him

    • JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Any idea how long Phillips is out for?

    • jimmy.floyd
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Any news on Gundogan?

      1. Egg noodle
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Pep news conference before next game

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

        In my opinion, he’ll be rested against Everton and play against Arsenal provided his injury isn’t too bad

    • Stupendous
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Laca isnt coming on is he?

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

        After Auba gets his hatty, yes will come on.

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

          Neeeeeeeeed his 1 pt cameo

      2. The Ilfordian
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Hope not. Doesn’t seem like they need extra strikers so would guess not

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

        I think he'll get some time on the pitch

      4. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        He will

    • Vazza
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dear Mr Struijk

      I regret to inform you that you have been demoted back to the bench as my star player Robertson deserves a place in the starting XI.

      To be frank, you are not even fit to tie Robertson’s shoe laces.

      Vazza

    • FPL price manipulators are …
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Leeds are missing Kilvin Philips

      1. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Kalvin's brother ?

    • SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      4 goals in his last 2 starts for Auba, wonder if he’ll get back in form

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Form is temporary...

      2. Scots Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        With the amount of money sitting idle in the bank, I'd definitely be tempted by him if the fixtures were a bit better.

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

        Maybe He’ll realise Aubmeyang is a stricker.....not a winger.

    • Herman Toothrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Lookman hatrick would be appreciated later.

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        No thankyou.

    • Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Meslier owners must really hate Martinez

    • Oooo Matron
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Would you WC this team:

      Martinez
      Mee Cancelo Dallas
      Grealish Fernandes Sterling Salah Son
      Bamford Watkins

      Subs: Button, Dias, Dawson, Brewster

      To this (Bench Boost in 26):

      Martinez/Sanchez
      Dunk Cancelo Dallas Vestergaard Shaw
      Raphina Fernandes Sterling Gundogan Son
      Bamford Kane Ings

      1. Vazza
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        What’s your exit plan.? You’re going to have too much money on the bench after you BB

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

          Good question. I'm struggling to work out when I'll be able to use my Bench Boost otherwise. Might be a slow sell of of players like Ings & Sanchez with a view to upgrading defence over the long term.

          1. Vazza
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            The way I see it is, if you’re going to take multiple hits to strengthen your first XI, the value of you BBing would be diminished

        2. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          He won't need one. Easy with some FT's to reallocate the cash.

      2. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Wouldn’t bench boost with two Leeds remove both or one

    • The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Think I’m doing Antonio > Ings and forgetting Bamford until 29.

    • wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Do you think it's worth to keep Raphinha for the long term?

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

        ... Everyone was asking who to sell for him 5 mins ago?

        1. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          A few were. I wouldn't say everyone.

        2. Egg noodle
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          True. I'm also reconsidering buying him for a hit now.

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

            I would have to get him for a hit too.

    • TheTruth
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Will Arteta start playing Aubmeyang where he is supposed to be played now please.

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

        Silly it's taken so long for a manager to play him in his strongest position.

    • Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Will be tough to decide between Bamford and Ings for Cap

      Both teams shocking defensively

      1. Flair
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Bamford with two haulable games, Ings with one.

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

        Haha!! When Fernandes outscores both in his single game, you’ll have nowhere to hide mate

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

          Like hes outscoring gundogan this week?

          1. Vazza
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Form is temporary, class is permanent

    • Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Bit out of the loop, who is supposedly getting a double in 26? Ta

      1. Egg noodle
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Majority of teams. We will know before the coming GW deadline.

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

          Well that's all I really need to know as mulling BB next week. Thanks

      2. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Google Ben Crellin and go to his Twitter

    • dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      What do you think is best front 3 for next few game weeks?

      Watkins Bamford Kane?

      1. Egg noodle
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Ings Kane certainly. 3rd depends on fixtures.

      2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Depends on doubles getting confirmed.

      3. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Kane Ings Watkins

        We all writing off Vardy and DCL tho

      4. WVA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Kane Vardy Ings but unaffordable really

    • George Agdgdgwngo
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Wc sorted. Don’t trust the saints defence. Any suggestions?

      No bb, FH29

      Martinez, Fabri
      Alioksi, stones, cancelo, targett, dunne
      Salah, son, Bruno, grealish, Gundo
      Kane, Ings, bamford

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

        Maddison over Son and upgrade defense?

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

        Gundo injured