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Gameweek 28 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) continues on Sunday with Watford v Arsenal at Vicarage Road.

Kick-off is at 14:00 GMT.

Watford are without Ismaila Sarr and Josh King, both of whom miss out through hamstring injuries, although the latter is deemed ‘precautionary’ by the club.

As a result, Cucho Hernandez and Joao Pedro join Emmanuel Dennis up front in Roy Hodgson’s 4-3-3 formation.

Elsewhere, full-back Kiko Femenia returns to the starting XI in place of Jeremy Ngakia (hamstring), having missed the game at Old Trafford last weekend with a minor issue.

For the visitors, Emile Smith Rowe is out with Covid while Takehiro Tomiyasu has failed to recover from a calf injury.

That means Mikel Arteta names an unchanged XI, with popular picks Aaron Ramsdale and Bukayo Saka featuring from the off.


GAMEWEEK 28 LINE-UPS

Watford XI: Foster, Femenia, Cathcart, Samir, Kamara, Louza, Sissoko, Cleverley, Hernandez, Pedro, Dennis

Subs: Bachmann, Etebo, Masina, Sema, Kabasele, Kalu, Sierralta, Kucka, Kayembe

Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, Cedric, White, Gabriel, Tierney, Partey, Xhaka, Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli, Lacazette

Subs: Leno, Holding, Pepe, Tavares, Lokonga, Elneny, Nketiah, Swanson, Hutchinson

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  1. Rash
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Saka 1st sub.. how bad is Digne illness?

    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Covid mate

    2. boombaba
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I’m in the same boat.

    3. FFFoxy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Same boat, just posted. I had a strong gut feeling about Saka all week but still benched him. I’m hoping Digne remains out. Hopefully he only tested positive on the Friday

  2. fedolefan
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Phew Laca points. Saka points are points for everyone anyway.

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Lol

    2. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      That's one of those unsubtle, "you much be a complete idiot not to play him this week"

    3. jacob1989
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Not really. 21% owned. And anyone who played free hit wont have him. And some benched him bcoz he has only 1 fixture.

  3. JJO
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Great already 28 points on bench

  4. DycheDycheBaby
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Saka laughing at us on all of our benches 😀

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Oh no he isn't! 😀

  5. 824545201
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Saka needs to score 2 more and then Kane needs to complete the punishment of the FHers.

    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Why should FHers be punished? Very strange outlook you have

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yes, how very dare people use their chips this GW!

    2. Haalander
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Oh please let Kane do the damage tmo night!!

  6. JONALDINHO
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Bench boost success!

  7. The Mighty Hippo
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Laca first on my bench and Saka second...oh well, at least they're playing well.

  8. Nightcrawler
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Bench boosters with Saka hitting back

  9. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Saka and Laca doing the businessss for me here

  10. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Some filthy autosub points coming this GW!

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Twas ever thus.

  11. PartyTime
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Come on Laca. Get your goal now!

  12. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Free hitted out all my points. What a waste.

  13. The Tinkerman
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Benched Saka for Digne… here’s hoping he’s still a no show in midweek 🙁

    1. Rash
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Hopefully with a 4.0 win Gerrard keeps same team

  14. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I could really do with a Spurs game called off.

  15. Nightcrawler
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Saka looks class every time I watch arsenal.

    Surely starts for eng at the wc

    1. jacob1989
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      He has certainly improved this season!

    2. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Nailed on to start surely

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yep.

    3. tokara
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Better than Sancho

  16. borat
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    FH s in the mud

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      😆 all in the mud then

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      On FH. 77 points with 11 left to play. I love the mud I am in.

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Good on you, sport!

  17. JONALDINHO
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Need 1 more Saka return to break 100 already

  18. Nightcrawler
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I'm sorry but Salah benchers only have THEMSELVES to blame

    1. Nightcrawler
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Saka*

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      People still own Salah?

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Or Raphinha??

    4. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Fishing. But can't even throw out the line correctly.

      1. Nightcrawler
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Hard to spot Saka benchers with all the mud over them but sure u r one

      2. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Lol, Granville!

    5. MARVELLUS
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      And what were you saying about Laca before this game??

      1. Nightcrawler
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        That he won't score. He can't seem to hit the target anymore I don't know what's happened

  19. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    What's the chances of Kane being rested?

    AKA what's the point in asking a stupid question. He ain't

    1. jacob1989
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Didn't conte say even with 1 leg he ll play kane?

  20. TomSaints
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Saka and Trent on the bench…

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      What about Cancelo?

    2. jacob1989
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      My h2h opp in ML too! I am playing bb and have both

  21. The Reptile
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    What was Cleverley doing dawdling like that?

    1. banskt
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Dennis looking lively in this game. He stays.

      1. banskt
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Wrong comment.

  22. FPL ElasticO
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Any news on Digne, is he available for the next game?

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Doubt it, enjoy them bench points!

    2. tokara
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Covid

    3. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Trap.

      Get rid.

  23. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Saka, laca, TAA, dunk all doing the business for the non-fh team. Son and Cancelo still to rub it in more.

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Non FH or pre FH team?

  24. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Could Tierney get some attacking returns for once please

  25. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Genuinely surprised how little the Saka haul is affecting my rank. Really expected more people would have started him this week.

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I started him.

      Why would you not start him against Watford?

  26. Philosopher's Stones
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    ML rival having a blinder of a season. Benched both TAA and Saka, both of whom might come in for RAN and Digne.

    1. Haalander
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yea had RAN and digne too and have Kulu/Davies on the bench if I get a break and they do something Monday night

  27. EL tridente
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Bench always the right choice - Saka and TAA on the bench!

    1. EL tridente
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Bench Boost!

  28. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Letsgoooooo Bukayoooo

  29. fedolefan
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Come on, need some more goals from Tierney and Laca.

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Lava got an assist already, though.

  30. BlzE_94
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Woukld you bench boost this team?

    de Gea
    TAA* Robertson* White*
    Salah* Son* Saka* Odegaard* Fraser*
    Kane* Maupay*

    Foster R.James Broja B.Williams

    1. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Why is James on the bench? Will outscore White most likely. I'm benching Dier x2. Yes BB