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Xhaka and Moura recalled as Ramsdale starts again

In the final Premier League match of the day, there’s a small matter of a north London derby at the Emirates as Arsenal take on Tottenham Hotspur.

The Gunners, who are unbeaten in their past 10 Premier League home games against Spurs, make one change as Granit Xhaka (£4.9m) returns to the starting XI after a three-game ban, with Nicolas Pepe (£7.2m) dropping out.

That means a third consecutive start for Aaron Ramsdale (£4.5m) in goal.

At Tottenham, Japhet Tanganga (£4.6m) and Davinson Sanchez (£4.5m) replace Emerson Royal (£5.0m) and Cristian Romero (£4.9m) at the back, while Lucas Moura (£6.4m) comes in for Giovani Lo Celso (£5.9m) further forward.

Steven Bergwijn (£6.0m) and Ryan Sessegnon (£4.4m) both miss out through injury.

GAMEWEEK 6 LINE-UPS

Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel, Tierney, Partey, Xhaka, Saka, Odegaard, Smith Rowe, Aubameyang 

Subs: Leno, Pepe, Martinelli, Lokonga, Cedric, Maitland-Niles, Holding, Tavares, Lacazette

Spurs XI: Lloris, Tanganga, Sanchez, Dier, Reguilon, Hojbjerg, Ndombele, Alli, Moura, Son, Kane

Subs: Gollini, Rodon, Gil, Lo Celso, Skipp, Romero, Royal, Scarlett, Davies

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  1. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I've always played FPL with two cheap goalkeepers until GW4 WC where I went Lloris only.

    1. FPL Emu
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Feel with you. It is an example of what you get by waiting a bit longer with the WC though.

  2. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Lukaku blank vs this team, terrible option

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Without James crossing it'll get even worse for Lukaku

      • R.C
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Chelsea don't know how to play with Lukaku

    2. FPL Emu
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      ESR is tempting with those fixtures, in order to fund a Chelsea defender. Who would you sell for him?

      A) Jota
      B) Gray

      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        A

      2. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        A, but ESR himself will also be a rotation risk.

      3. Gunneryank
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        B

      4. Eh, just one more thing ...
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        A

      5. Karhumies
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        A

    3. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      what happened to Ledley sorting out the defence? Its gone downhill, such a joke, and how many defenders have we bought and sold now

    4. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Hahaha Sá... What a legend!

    5. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Kane off at halftime I reckon

      1. Khark
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        No chance. Should be though.

    6. HollywoodXI
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Daniel Levy should shoulder blame here. Kane clearly not wanting to be there and it’s rubbing off on his teammates.

      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Blame him for the club being financially stable too.

        1. HollywoodXI
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          He’s a shrewd businessman, no doubt. But he made an error holding Kane to ransom this summer.

          1. GreennRed
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            He fkt up not having a replacement for Kane lined up and a good captain too. Signs were on the wall though when coaches turned down the Spurs job.

      2. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Playing like theyve just been rubbed off in the local lapper

      3. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        That's my interpretation. I point the finger squarely at sulking Kane. Nuno's been sold down the river here. How he's love the transfer fee to rebuild the midfield and get a quality striker who wants to be there.

        1. HashAttack
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          One can only wonder how things would have continued if Nuno could have stuck to the players and formation that had worked so well with him during pre-season and won him the first three matches of the season

          He got royally screwed by an unfit Kane coming back with no pre-season training, no experience of the new manager and not a bloody clue what the team had been working on

          I don't think Nuno had any choice but to play Kane from gw4 onwards and then the IB was a disaster, which will rumble on for the next IB too

          1. Andy_Social
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            GWs 1-3 Kane's head not in the right place.
            GW2 4-6 Kane's head not in the right place.

            Spot the difference(s)

      4. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Firing Mourinho was the most idiotic thing ever. Was never going to get a better manager.

        1. HashAttack
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          That was distraction from the ESL (European Scum League) and also meant he could get rid of Mourinho relatively cheaply - If Jose had won the cup and then sacked in the summer instead it would have cost a lot of extra money

    7. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Nuno to go for Jimenez in the window if still employed

      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Think he'll go for him in January

      2. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        1 goal in 6 Jimenez.

      3. Eh, just one more thing ...
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Last thing they need.

    8. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Are Spuds' Argies and Brazilian on the naughty step? Are they deemed to lack "passion" for a NLD? Seems bizarre that they're left out and this bunch of blood 'n' thunder talentless sorts start.

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          2 years, 6 months ago

          This. Lo celso and Gil compared to Alli right now is like a toddler Vs an elite level professional, inexplicable how he's in the team every week

      2. hueycho
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Adios Nuno, u aint got a clue have ya lol

      3. Kodap
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        ESR a decent Torres replacement then? Not watching but he’s on my shortlist

        1. Rochdale_Cowboy
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Had him for last 2 weeks. Fixtures are good

        2. Dthinger
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Oedegaard with Partey seems to have dramatically improved that midfield. I’d expect Saka and ESR to both be excellent picks

      4. Rochdale_Cowboy
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I have every faith Arsenal can still get a point from this.

        1. Gunneryank
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Best post today.

      5. R.C
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        How long is Semedo out for?

        1. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          69 days

          1. Andy_Social
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Probably already recovered from his time-wastingitis.

        2. School of Poch
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          What's this?

      6. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Saka bandwagon incoming.

        1. HurriKane
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Him or ESR Straight into wc gw8

          1. Dthinger
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            They’re cheap enough…just get both

      7. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Spurs 3 wins in first 3 gws with 3 cs's without Kane starting

        Now on the brink of 3 defeats in last 3 gws conceding 3 goals in every match with Kane

        Kane the problem?

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Were lucky in all those games though, was bound to run out with or without kane

          • Zimo
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Probably work harder defensively knowing they don't have their star striker playing for them but they were lucky not to concede in those matches

            1. HurriKane
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Sours were more cohesive as a team both at the back and in attack

              Kane still mentally not recovered from the city saga

          • ADucksBehind
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            No. Nuno is the problem. Results aside, all performances have been atrocities

            1. Gunneryank
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Yep. Spurs were an illusion the first 3 GWs. And i fell for it.

            2. HurriKane
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Poch to Mounti Nuno

              Every manager seems a downgrade from Poch who atleast played attractive football

        2. SHOWSTOPPERRR
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Ml rival who is on 48 now has saka and raphina from the bench for Torres and tsimikas 🙂

          1. Harry the Hack
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Raphina on the bench??

            1. SHOWSTOPPERRR
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              He put him on the basis of the flag.

          2. Ógie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Wish i had rivals like that.

        3. Bobby Digital
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Who is more dangerous Saka or ESR?

          1. have you seen cyan
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Saka looks great

          2. Ógie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Probably Saka but they both look like great bang for buck.

            1. Bobby Digital
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              I had ESR in GW1, then took him out for Gray.

              1. Ógie
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                Arsenal had a lot of players out and some tough fixtures at the start of the season.

                Different prospect now though.

        4. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Sub 7m mid pot overflowing

          1. Eh, just one more thing ...
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Yup, spilling all over the shop.

          2. Fish up a tree
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Pile in

          1. Dthinger
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Whoa! Sa had a huge day

          2. Sandy Ravage
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Nice!

        5. diesel001
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Didn't even realise Dele Alli was starting. Where is he? Barely seen him touch the ball.

          1. Ginkapo FPL
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Supposed to be creater but it hanging off Whites shoulder

            1. Ginkapo FPL
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              *is

        6. Eman47
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Thoughts on this team

          Sanchez
          TAA Dias Tierney
          Salah Sarr Raph Gray
          Vardy Antonio Lukaku

          Steele Sissoko Liv Williams

          It's either vardy and gray (or other 5.8 mid)
          Or
          ASM, 8.0 Mid, and upgrade Tierney to Chelsea def

          Any thoughts? TIA

          1. g40steve
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Get rid of Sanchez, Ramsdale or Sa have excellent fixtures & score more than 2 or 6?

        7. Lord Flashheart
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          which two chelsea defenders to bring:

          A christensen
          B alonso
          C rudiger
          D azpi
          E silva

          1. GreennRed
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            C and D

          2. diesel001
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            B and C

            Perhaps C and D if you are worried about Alonso being benched.

            1. Lord Flashheart
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              worried indeed, but isnt azpi at a risk too?

              1. diesel001
                • 7 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                Not if James has a long injury. Because Azpi can cover at RWB and RCB.

          3. dshv
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            BC

          4. The Invincibles
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            B & C

          5. Camzy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Definitely Rudiger.

            And then I'd lean Alonso with a good bench. If not, go for a City defender alongside in GW8.

          6. Khark
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Rudiger for absolute Certain. Then its a tough call between the rest. Alonso or Azpi

          7. Karhumies
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            C and roulette wheel for the other spot

        8. Dr. Rog
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          At this rate St. Totteringhams day could happen this year.

        9. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I mean what can really be expected from Spurs. They let Wolves score 2 against them midweek

        10. have you seen cyan
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Ndombele off at half time, what a waste of money he was.
          Players at Spurs being forced to play: Kane and Ndombele

          1. @persecuted_by_mods
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Ndombele and Alli central midfield, shock horror awful with 0 control and mostly walking around

          2. Top Lad Dakes.
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Where to go from here? Just Ronaldo to Lukaku this week?

            Sanchez (Steele)
            TAA Semedo Tierney (Livramento Tsimikas)
            Salah Benrahma Sarr Raphinha (Gray)
            Ronaldo Antonio Jimenez

            1. @persecuted_by_mods
                2 years, 6 months ago

                Keep the tap in merchant

              • Karhumies
                • 11 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                Ronaldo to Lukaku, it's your choice whether to do that GW7, 8 or 9. Can't miss the Norwich match.

            2. g40steve
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Rather than bringing in a Chelsea or City defender, would I be better off sorting out Torres & Greenwood?

              1. @persecuted_by_mods
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  Did we wildcard in the exact same abomination of a team

                  I'm getting the Chelsea Def, and a hit for one of Jota Greenwood Torres out to get Raph (if he's fit)

                  1. g40steve
                    • 6 Years
                    2 years, 6 months ago

                    Yes we did, but finally paying off 🙂

                • Khark
                  • 8 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  Torres needs sorting, greenwood can still be held for a while

                  1. g40steve
                    • 6 Years
                    2 years, 6 months ago

                    Ta

                • GreennRed
                  • 12 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  Torres. Both for a hit?

                  1. g40steve
                    • 6 Years
                    2 years, 6 months ago

                    2FT

              2. FPL Emu
                • 13 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                So is Pepe the threat to ESR? That's substantial I guess, even if he's been bad.

                Saka nailed though?

                1. Goonsquad245
                  • 7 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  Pepe comes from the right more often than not

                2. Camzy
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  Saka is nailed. If I went Arsenal I'd get Saka.

                3. GreennRed
                  • 12 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  Smith Rowe is nailed on

                4. diesel001
                  • 7 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  Arteta under no pressure to change the team though. No European football means he can put out the same eleven every week. I would say Pepe is a threat, but it would take some poor performances from Arsenal and ESR for Pepe to dislodge him.

                  1. Gunneryank
                    • 2 Years
                    2 years, 6 months ago

                    The no Europe thing is what is now actually causing me to sit up and take notice.

                    1. GreennRed
                      • 12 Years
                      2 years, 6 months ago

                      Bojo started it 😉

                5. Gunneryank
                  • 2 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  If he keeps playing like this, he will be hard to drop. But 3 good games is a small sample size.

              3. Goonsquad245
                • 7 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                Blazing hot takes on Arsenal soon to be replaced by blazing hot takes on spurs?

              4. Ze_Austin
                • 5 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                Tempted to start D. Luiz against Spurs now

                1. Zimo
                  • 5 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  David Luiz is back??

                  1. Bobby Digital
                    • 6 Years
                    2 years, 6 months ago

                    Doug