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Mark Sutherns’ FPL Gameweek 9 preview and latest team plans

Mark Sutherns is back alongside Andy North for another Premium Members-only chat to kick off Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Gameweek 9.

The video is an exclusive for Premium Members – and there’ll be plenty more to come in 2021/22.

Mark is recording for our subscribers every Gameweek throughout the upcoming campaign, so sign up via this link in order to see his regular appearances.

This week’s episode focuses on the biggest development of the week in Romelu Lukaku‘s (£11.6m) injury, discussing the best replacements for the Belgian as well as the points potential of Kai Havertz (£8.1m) when neither Lukaku or Timo Werner (£8.6m) are available.

Additionally, the pair talk about the emotional rollercoaster of owning a Chelsea defender, before they both reveal their Gameweek 9 line-ups.

Subscribers can view the embedded video below:

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Kasper the ghost keeper
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Start Jota or Livaramento?

    1. Puntillimon
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Start Jota

    2. Firmino
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Livra

    3. 2999 - Lady of Legend
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Liv

    4. Lukakuna
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Li

  2. Puntillimon
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Schmeichel
    Trent cancelo rudiger livramento
    Salah benrahma jota sarr
    Antonio ASM
    Ward mcarthur Duffy Lukaku *
    1FT 0.5 ITB

    Would you go
    A) Lukaku -> Jesus (c)
    B) jota —> havertz (c)
    C) jota and Lukaku —> Jesus (c) and havertz -4

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

    Start Armstrong or ESR

    G2G otherwise?

    Cancelo, Dias, Christensen, TAA
    Mount, (S)alah, Raphina,
    Armstrong, Kane, Antonio

    Foster, Liv, ESR, Brownhill

    TIA

    1. Puntillimon
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Gtg, I would go Armstrong

    2. hustler7
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I'd start ESR isn't Armstrong likely to be benched?

  4. Supernintendo Chalmers
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Alonso dilemma...

    A) Keep and hope he plays
    B) Transfer out for a hit (prob for another Che defender)

    I've no cover since Coufal is injured and Tsimi unlikely to play, so the hit could effectively be a -2 if Alonso doesnt play

    1. Supernintendo Chalmers
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      thanks in advance for any wise words

    2. Your Man With The Hair
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Same predicament. Leaning towards hit for Rudiger.

      1. Supernintendo Chalmers
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        for Chili surely?

      2. Supernintendo Chalmers
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Could also keep alonso and do the hit for Coufal to Rudi and play both in a back 4 this week for the favourable fixture
        Then transfer alonso out next week for free

    3. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A, because you’ll kick yourself if he starts and hauls

      In these situations I remember that realistically to have a good week I need 3-4 of my players to return well and my captain to do ok, so if I have a couple 1-2 pointers or even a 0 I can still have a good week, that’s just me though

      1. Supernintendo Chalmers
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Could also keep alonso and do the hit for Coufal to Rudi and play both in a back 4 this week for the favourable fixture
        Then transfer alonso out next week for free

  5. Il Capitano
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Havertz + Jimenez or Son + Toney in this team?

    Raya
    TAA Cancelo Chilwell
    Salah (C) * Raph Mbeumo
    Vardy Antonio *

    Foster - Livra White Brownhill

    1. Puntillimon
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Havertz and toney

      1. Il Capitano
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Guess that makes sense too, keep the change for Son/Kane down the line.

    2. Supernintendo Chalmers
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      S+T long term

  6. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Mark is the image of who i imagine turns up when you call someone to fix your computer

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

    Raya or Sanchez on WC?

    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Raya

    2. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Raya

    3. Puntillimon
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Raya

  8. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Both for -4

    Sissoko and Ronaldo to Auba and Havertz
    Or
    Ronaldo and Semedo to Cancelo and Kane

    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Second option but not sure I'd do it for a hit

  9. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Captain Salah, Vardy or Foden?

    1. Lukakus talking
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Probably Salah, Brentford and Brighton have looked fairly solid this season

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

      Salah

    3. Puntillimon
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Out of those 3 Salah

    4. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      The one which is owned by just about everybody.

    5. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Salah

    6. OptimusBlack
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Salah

  10. Lukakus talking
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Lost on the previous page:

    How's this as a slightly different WC team?

    Sanchez (Foster)
    TAA - James - White - Livra - Johnson
    Salah - Havertz - Foden - Raph - Brownhill
    Ronaldo - Toney - Wilson

    0.0 itb

    Thanks in advance

    1. Supernintendo Chalmers
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Would have ASM over Wilson.
      James not nailed
      No City def
      Havertz is a punt - not as certain as people making out here

  11. OptimusBlack
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    A- Foden > Havertz for free
    B- Ronaldo & Sarr > Auba & Havertz
    C- Ronaldo & Foden > Kane & Havertz
    B & C for a hit

  12. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Edouard vs NEW defence is a massive differential this week.

    1. DB_00
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Plays City next week though. Also seems to come off after 80 mins

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        His fixture run is plum.

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I am actually thinking of getting him for Lukaku.

    3. Thewoodyhorse
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      He was fantastic against Arsenal, definitely on my radar!

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Palace also playing some good football under Vieira.

  13. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Vardy or Ronaldo in for Lukaku?

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

      Vardy

    2. DB_00
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Vardy

  14. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Hwang (lee) or Livra (BUR) first sub?

    1. Lukakuna
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Liv

  15. DB_00
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Lukaku to Vardy done. Would you take a hit to do Grealish > Havertz or just leave it?

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Leave it

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

      Yes for me

    3. Puntillimon
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Leave it

    4. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      No hit

    5. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Might be worth it to get that waste of FPL space out of your team.

  16. Lukakuna
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who would you sell for Havertz for a hit?

    A) Jota
    B) Benrahma
    C) Brownhill (bench King)

    1. Supernintendo Chalmers
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      no

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      None. I was sorely tempted, but in the end, decided Chelsea are not City and just a transfer downline to get him out

  17. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Last piece of the WC team

    1) Raya, Azpi + bench: Livra, Duffy, Davis and 0.9ITB

    2) McCarthy, TAA + bench: Duffy, Manquilo, Davis and 0.0ITB

    3) Raya, TAA + bench: Duffy, 3.9, Davis and 0.0ITB

    Tempted to go 1) as have pretty strong bench, I take advantage of the immediate Chelsea def fixtures while doubling up Azpi + Chilwell, as well as have that 0.9ITB, which will give me flexibility if needed.

    Thoughts?

  18. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    The people capping havertz are the same ones ordering extra hot at Nando’s

    They look cool but are more than likely going to get burnt

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      The extra hot at nandos isnt that hot

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Not for you maybe, even lemon and herb is a bit much for this potato 🙁

    2. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      uk "extra hot" lol

    3. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Lol the lemon sauce there is too spicy for me, but I'm cappting Havertz because he looks like a skinny chicken

    4. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Salah cappers are lemon and herb

    5. TheBiffas
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      i'm sorry but the extra hot isn't even bad

  19. Ady87
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Best 6.5 mid?

    Sarr? Tielemans? Gallagher? Saka? ESR?

    Own Gray.

    Tielemans and Saka 75% flagged.

  20. Eh, just one more thing ...
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    It’s strange times when you’re getting a little bit of the fear not owning Havertz this GW but there you have it. Blank please.

    1. jackruet
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Havertz or any chelsea attacker arent that scary. Not capping salah is scary

  21. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Working in a game jam right now, and no real time to think too hard about FPL...

    I made some wacky changes and wondering about the bench and captains?

    Foster
    Cancelo James Tierney
    Foden Grealish Raphinha Havertz(c)
    Vardy(v) Jimenez Edouard

    Bachmann | ESR, Livramento, Trent | 0FT. 2.5 ITB

    P.S. Yes, Edouard!

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I worry about you

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I know you do 🙂 My main strategy is to throw shite at a wall and see what sticks. In life and FPL.

        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Decent picks all round, just the level of risk which boggles

          1. Deulofail
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Strong bench 🙂

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

      Play TAA and where is Salah?

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Salah is having a poo this year

    3. Bojam
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Edouard is a great pick imo. 3G in 5 games of which only 3 were starts, all against toughish opposition. Now the fixtures ease. Been impressed by Palace.

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        This is great news!

    4. Dammit_182
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Love it. I see palace scoring a few times vs Newcastle and the team you have out looks exciting. Trent will be angry being 3rd bench after the mighty ESR & Livra though….

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Trent needs resting if he's to get any attacking returns against the mighty Brighty next week

  22. Bojam
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    WC active and it's doing my head in. Appreciate some input on this draft please:

    Ramsdale, Foster
    Cancelo, Chilwell, Matip, Henry, Livra
    Salah, Havertz, Raphinha, Tielemans, Mbeumo
    Vardy, Auba, Edouard

    Thinking TAA in a few weeks.
    Probably Son in for Havertz in GW12.
    Tielemans is dependent on injury update but is on form.

    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Edouard is a great pick!
      Not a fan of Auba though. Laca pushing him for a place and expensive compared to the rest of the team. Fixtures aren't screaming for inclusion either

  23. tom66
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Auba (C) over Salah. Am I going to regret this?

    1. tankle
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I’m leaning this way too. Auba or Chillwell for me

    2. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      We'll know in 9 hours.

    3. smix
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Will never trust any Arsenal asset for captaincy

  24. Pachi
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    What would you do here?

    Sanchez
    White / dias / azpi / livramento
    Salah / saka / raphinia / sarr
    Ronaldo / vardy

    Steele…. Semedo / sissoko / scarlett
    3.4 itb 0ft

    A) sissoko to mbeumo for -4 and bench saka/white
    B) saka to havertz for -4 and captain him
    C) something else

    1. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Save ?

  25. davies
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who to transfer in first?

    A) Kane
    B) Havertz

    Whoever it is will likely get the armband…

  26. rozzo
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Raya
    TAA Dias Cancelo Azpi
    Salah Greenwood Sarr Benrahma
    Ronaldo Antonio

    Gunn Allan Dennis Williams

    1ft
    0itb

    Ronaldo to Vardy or Greenwood to Raphina?

  27. Bavarian
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Captain Salah or Havertz?

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      911 Turbo or Scooter?

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

        hahaha

      2. Eh, just one more thing ...
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Got factor in the case specific terrain though …. But yeah, Salah still …

  28. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Ronaldo/Greenwood -> Vardy/Havertz -4 + money ITB to do Armstrong to Toney next week?

    1. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

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

      Yes

    3. Dammit_182
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I like it.

  29. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    G2G? -4

    Foster
    TAA Cancelo Tierney
    Salah (vc) Haverts Foden Raphina
    Jesus Antonio Jimenez

    Sanchez Livramento Marcal Sissoko

  30. beetlejuice
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is Duffy the best 4.4 defender excluding Livra? His fixtures are not the greatest.

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

      Probably but i'd be concerned about his spot now Webster is back from injury. Lamptey back in contention as well so could see a defensive rejig in the coming weeks.