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The final match of Blank Gameweek 28 features league-leaders Arsenal, who welcome managerless Crystal Palace to the Emirates Stadium.

Mikel Arteta’s troops head into the international break with a chance to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to eight points, while the Eagles sacked Patrick Vieira on Friday and are without a win in 2023 thus far.

Kick-off is at 14:00 GMT.

The hosts make just one change from the side that beat Fulham 3-0 in Gameweek 27, as Rob Holding replaces William Saliba, who had some “discomfort” and came off in the midweek game with Sporting CP.

That means Gabriel Magalhaes, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Granit Xhaka and Gabriel Martinelli all start, despite lasting 120 minutes in that match.

As for Crystal Palace, Paddy McCarthy makes two alterations, as Joel Ward and Luka Milivojevic come in for Nathan Clyne and Albert Sambi-Lokonga. The latter is on loan from Arsenal and unable to play against his parent club.

Joe Whitworth, meanwhile, is again in goal.

* Joachim Andersen has picked up an injury during the warm-up, so James Tomkins comes in to replace him. Jairo Riedewald moves onto the bench.

GAMEWEEK 28 LINE-UPS

Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, White, Holding, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Partey, Odegaard, Xhaka, Saka, Martinelli, Trossard                                                         

Subs: Turner, Tierney, Jorginho, Walters, Vieira, Smith Rowe, Nelson, Kiwor, Jesus

Crystal Palace XI: Whitworth, Ward, Tomkins, Guehi, Mitchell, Doucoure, Milivojevic, Schlupp, Olise, Zaha, Edouard

Subs: Goodman, Clyne, Hughes, Richards, Ahamada, Ayew, Eze, Mateta, Riedewald

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  1. Philosopher's Stones
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Come on Arsenal!

  2. Sailboats
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Come on Palace!

  3. gart888
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Come on Martinelli!

    1. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Agree

      1. Bluetiger1
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Possible wait for IB over allowing time to possible recover - annoying for GW28 though

  4. Amartey Partey
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Come on referees!

  5. Patio Kev
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Come on the draw

    1. Patio Kev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      0-0 would actually work for me if Ben White keeps a CS and Saka blanks.

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

    Come on Saka!

  7. Gooner97
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Come on you know

  8. GoonerSteve
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Went Odegaard over Martinelli on free hit, with Saka and Gabriel too. I'm pretty sure I'm going to regret it. Even so, after the pen miss on Thursday I kind of hope he does well anyway. Come on Arsenal!

  9. Shultan
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Come on odegaard & gabriel

    Saka please stay quite

    1. gart888
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      "Come on odegaard & gabriel"

      Wow, my fantasy nemesis spotted.

  10. Gooner97
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    £14m ITB...

    Any chance Forest sign Messi before DGW29?

    1. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Nope

  11. JohnnyCroat
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Saliba out is one coin toss against me, but nothing so grim that it'll cause hassle. Selling for the DGW probably. Chilly maybe.

    1. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Ditto

  12. FPL Emu
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    My only realistic way to Haaland GW30 without taking a hit is going Saka to Mac Allister in GW 29, tripling up with Mitoma and March.

    Whaddya think?

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I like the move but don't see why you can't do 2 moves in 30? Saka a plum fixture but Mac has 2 , tough one

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

      Any other Arsenal attackers?

    3. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I wouldn't triple up on any team attack while we are having too many options atm.

    4. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Triple BHA mids fun for a week, bit impractical afterwards. Did you realise you would have to sell Saka when you started these moves? Seems like poor planning. Can't you just sell Watkins or even Kane?

    5. gart888
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      In theory it sounds kinda bad.

      I'd just wait until after the IB to make that call.

    6. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      GTG with Haaland in GW30

  13. Patio Kev
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    I think the biggest worry today would be any potential injuries for some of these Arsenal players after enduring Extra Time on Thursday.

    Bit surprised Martinelli actually starts after playing all 120 minutes.

    1. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I have triple Arsenal and I still feel like only bad things can come from today

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Probably have his minutes managed

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

      He's a fit boy

  14. Hairy Potter
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    "Come on Sebastian" - Ray Gardner

  15. Gooner97
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Saka pls

  16. Glasner Ball
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Damn, looks like Andersen injured in warm up - his and Guéhi's CB partnership has been one of the few positives this season for us 🙁

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Yikes, should have capped an Arsenal player!

  17. Hy liverpool
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Looks like conte is staying till end of the season... I'm really considering getting rid of kane.

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Haha

    2. Ron_Swanson
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Why?

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Team not looking any good with a manager losing the dressing room and players look out of form every time i watch them... I watched the game yesterday, they are not looking like a team at all.

        1. gart888
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          But he keeps scoring...

    3. Patio Kev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Next 3 fixtures are nice though on paper:

      Everton (A)
      Brighton (H)
      Bournemouth (H)

    4. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      #THFC have spoken directly to Antonio Conte and understand the points he was making were just about the players and agree with him. It is business as usual, for now (@pokeefe1)

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        See if the fans agree at the next home game

      2. Old Bull
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Do what I’m doing. Lose him for the Everton game which I think could be a tricky fixture, and bring in a DGW player. Get him back if it looks as if everything is ok afterwards. Let’s face it, Conte’s relationship with the players hasn’t been close this season but Kane has consistently returned.

    5. Tcheco
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I think it will galvanize them

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        😉

    6. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Why

      If Haaland had not started the season with unbelievable stats Kane would be on everyone lips,
      Spurs not playing well & look at Kane overall points

      1. gart888
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah, ditto Toney. We need to remember that 20 league goals is normally an outstanding season.

    7. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      They probably already expected him to leave at the end of the season. His rant now looks to shift the blame from himself for questionable performances to the players. It might motivate them. You never know.

  18. Tcheco
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    I can sneak into the top 5k if Saka(C) Ode & Gab do the business today

  19. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Damn, didn’t know there isn’t the footie on TV

    1. DycheDycheBaby
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Yes there is. BBC and ITV 😉

    2. The Senate
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      FA cup all day

      1. The Senate
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Plus the Saudi GP at 5pm

  20. Philosopher's Stones
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Andersen cappers in the mud

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Who? Haha lol

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

      Not too bad if VC is on Mings though

  21. Bluetiger1
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    (repost Dear Fellow FPL Managers

    I have 9 DGW players starters for GW29 my plans were looking at DGW but now not sure as Ward(Lei) not played which would have been on my bench & Saliba (Ars) single gw player injured plans thrown alot - any ideas would be greatly appreciated

    1. Play BB chip use FT to cover Ward
    2. Don't play BB chip just use FT
    3. Play BB chip use FT to cover Ward & Saliba taking a (-4) hit
    4. Any other ideas - my SGW players are Tarkowski/ Kilman/ Matinelli/Kane

    1. Cash'nBurn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Fairly similar predicament.
      Plans keep changing every other day!

      1. Bluetiger1
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Possible wait for IB before deciding thanks

    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Keep Saliba for now, could be fine after the IB. Kilman & Tarkowski are more of a problem

      1. Bluetiger1
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks

  22. Vinyl78LP
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Sheff United into semi weeks after fluking a draw at NL Wrexham. Funny old game.

  23. Cash'nBurn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    I have WC,FH and BB remaining.
    I was planning to BB GW29 with the following squad (with maybe one or two(-4) transfers:-

    Raya - Ward
    Trippier - Chilwell - White - Estupinan - Mings
    Rashford - Saka - Odegaard - Maddison - Mitoma
    Kane - Toney - Watkins £8m itb

    The issues with a BB are -

    Ward (dropped)
    Estupinan ( possible 1 fixture)
    Mings, Watkins ( 2 away fixtures)
    Toney ( 1 YC away from 2- match ban)
    Raya ( not great fixtures)
    No Haaland ( 8 goals in 2 games)

    Is it better to WC GW 29 - sort out keepers, bring in Haaland, Isak etc, and BB at a later GW?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Ward is the only real issue. Might sell Mings too given the fixtures. Would be a waste to WC here imo

  24. Gooner97
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Odegaard

    1. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      3 assists -> Gabriel x3 needed

      1. GoonerSteve
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Seconded

  25. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Gutted. What an FA Cup tie. Best game I've seen all season from Rovers.

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Blackburn fan?

  26. The Senate
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Martinelli and White pls save my gameweek

    i captained Toney over Saka, oops

  27. Glasner Ball
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Zaha of the post 🙁

  28. Zimo
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Zaha post

  29. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Almost Ramsdale OG

  30. The Mentaculus
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Looks like Mac Allister back in a deeper role today with Undav & Ferguson both starting. Otherwise full strength except Sanchez

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      So maby get March over him for the dgw

      1. Zimo
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        This happened last cup game as well. It isn't gonna affect the league. U can get March to be safe but I wouldn't waste a transfer to get rid of MacAllister.

        1. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah I agree I wouldn't sell him, could just be a knock-on effect of needing Groß at RB or wanting to give Undav some mins. Just something to keep an eye on