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Friday night sees league-leaders Arsenal host bottom-of-the-table Southampton as Gameweek 32 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) gets underway.

Kick-off is at 20:00 BST.

There is a huge amount of interest in this match for FPL managers, particularly those who have tripled up on a Free Hit. The good news is that all of the key Arsenal assets start, including Oleksandr Zinchenko, who had been nursing a groin issue. That means Kieran Tierney drops to the bench.

Elsewhere, Granit Xhaka misses out through illness and is replaced in the starting XI by Fabio Vieira, who joins Thomas Partey and Martin Odegaard in the engine room. Further forward, Gabriel Jesus is flanked by Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.

As for Saints, Ruben Selles makes three changes to the side beaten by Crystal Palace in Gameweek 31, as Romain Perraud, Mohamed Elyounoussi and Adam Armstrong come in for Ainsley Maitland-Niles – who is ineligible to face his parent club – Kalmaldeen Sulemana and Joe Aribo.

GAMEWEEK 32 LINE-UPS

Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, White, Holding, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Partey, Odegaard, Vieira, Saka, Martinelli, Jesus

Subs: Turner, Tierney, Smith Rowe, Nketiah, Kiwior, Trossard, Jorginho, Nelson, Walters

Southampton XI: Bazunu, Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Bella-Kotchap, Perraud, Walcott, Ward-Prowse, Lavia, Elyounoussi, Alcaraz, A Armstrong

Subs: McCarthy, Lyanco, Caleta-Car, Aribo, Orsic, Onuachu, S Armstrong, Sulemana, Diallo

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  1. Sam (Team Sam)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    If you had to make a choice between owning Kane (at the expense of Watkins) or Trent, for the rest of the season, who would you choos?

    1. Snake Juice
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Kane, just.

      35-38 is insane.

    2. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Trent i think

    3. gart888
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Would wait until after tomorrow to make that call, but leaning towards Trent.

    4. Fellaini's Fro
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Gonna try and get both

    5. Mambino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Kane - Imo after this season so far (and not allowing for any bias from previous seasons) any other choice would be insane

    6. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Trent. His fixtures are really good. And he's very attacking.

  2. Monya Meow Meow
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Need this result as I didn't use my FH and no Pool players.

    38 points with Mart captain

    1. Fellaini's Fro
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Nice ONE. Does anyone remember big FH where the fh team blanks and the non fh template hauls?

      If pool blanks, Trippier and kane both haul, I'm in big trouble as I'm sure many others

      1. Monya Meow Meow
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Would absolutely love that as I took a chance not tearing my team up to accomodate Pool players.
        Have Trippier and Kane as well.

        Realistically, still think Pool will win easily and Salah will get a couple.

    2. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Congrats

      1. Bluetiger1
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Didn't have FH but made 22 points from 2 players - better than expected against FH being played

  3. Lallana_
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    might bring in darwizzy this week

  4. sirmorbach
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Raya
    Chilwell, Trippier, Burn
    Saka, Grealish, Rashford, Mitoma
    Haaland, Kane, Watkins

    Steele / Ødegaard, Gabriel, Mee

    A. Save
    B. Øde and Kane to Salah and Toney (- 4)

    1. Norco
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Probably save and attack DGW34 with more info

    2. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      B

  5. Sheffield Wednesday
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Trippier Botman _____?

    a) Guéhi (wol)
    b) Mee (che)
    c) Gabriel (mci)

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      a

    2. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A

    3. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I concur, a)

    4. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      a

  6. PartyTime
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Late goals suck but at least I have Saka 😆

    Throwback to that Camarasa’s late goal vs Leicester. Definitely my favorite.

    1. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I will never forget Steve Claridge's goal for Leicester in the 122nd minute which came off his shin and looped over Nigel Martyn's head in the 1996 playoff final against Palace

      If i ever saw something in slow motion as Martyn was rooted on the penalty spot, that was it.

      Still the following season in the 90th minute in the David Hopkin looking to curl one will stay with me forever against Sheff Utd (when i had a Sheff Utd fan living with me lol)

      1. PartyTime
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        😆

  7. Norco
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone that is on FH32, did you keep Kane? If so, thoughts?

    1. Kingy109
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I did. If Haaland didn't exist, Kane would be the absolute must have premium player this season with his consistency. Might still only net me 2 points but I'm comfortable with the decision to pick the second best forward in FPL this season while the best one blanks.

    2. The-Red-1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      If you had a FH, why wouldn't you pick one of the best forwards in the league?

    3. snow pea in repose
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Yes, have Kane/Haa/Salah but considering Taa/Kdb if it's not too disruptive

  8. fish&chips
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Woke up at 2.15am to check team leaks and got a rush of blood to the head at 2.29 transferring out Jota and Willian for Gakpo and Isak. Then the game started updating as I was setting the team. Not my finest moment. Hoping for an Isak masterclass now

    1. Ruinenlust
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Jota will outscore Gakpoo for sure

    2. Bennerman
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I'm still re-reading 'Willian'

    3. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      May all your disgraces be private.

    4. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Isak will do well, that could go either way

    5. fish&chips
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Just to clarify. Willian was on the bench. So Gakpo is too

      1. Bennerman
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Ah, see, should have clocked that. Amid the sick.

    6. PartyTime
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Still better than spending 2 weeks thinking you played the bb chip, in fact you did that but for some reason it wasn’t. Can one even tell the difference… I mean, only a single line separates an active bb chip from an inactive one. Sucked after the deadline but it could be a blessing in disguise for gw 34.

      Nevertheless, Dumb fpl tower.

  9. Ruinenlust
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Would you keep Watkins on WC33?

    1. Jrot94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I can’t believe it, as he has been so good, but I let him to afford more DG week players

    2. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      no probably not unless it is to Isak in GW36

    3. Shultan
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      No I'd go for jota on GW33 WC

  10. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Bring in Rashford or Gakpo for 33?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Rashford

      Gakpo or Grealish is the question

  11. STONEROSES
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Which 1 player do I bench from this mid for GW33?

    March, Mirtoma (nfo) Bruno Rash (tot) Odegaaard (City)

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Ode

  12. Ruinenlust
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone going without any Arsenal players on WC33?

    1. Jrot94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Skipping arsenal in my WC, Marti is the only one I’m even considering

      1. Ruinenlust
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        But would you have Marti over any of these?

        Salah, Rashford, Mitoma, Grealish

        1. Jrot94
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Nope, I’m crushing on Bowen for the home stretch too. Hence going with no arsenal I think

  13. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Is there any data that backs up why all of a sudden White is returning consistently but Zinchenko nothing.

    Or is it because I sold White for Zinchenko about a months ago

  14. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Still got FH and BB left, got 2 FTs this week too.
    Best way to play them?

    1. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      if no wc possible play BB in GW34 & then decided between GW36/GW37 for FH

      1. Bluetiger1
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        depends on your team otherwise switch

  15. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Last Man Standing Update (111 teams)

    Current safety score = 25
    Top score = 29

    https://www.livefpl.net/LMS

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Oh dear could be my week to exit. On 24 points.

      1. gart888
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Same here. Sitting in the danger zone while on free hit feels strange.

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Many had the same 3 players, 68 of 111 are on 24.

    2. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Number of teams is a Nelson - seems you're all at risk.

  16. Mambino
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Last day at work today after 15 years. Just got home and looked at my FF situation - Gabriel was a Thursday evening choice over Jesus (had to sort my FF early given my leaving-do responsibilities today). Could have been much worse than a 1 point loss I guess - especially if my hose strikers haul!

    1. Mambino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      *chosen strikers

    2. snow pea in repose
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Good luck in your future endeavors

      1. Mambino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks

  17. Ask Yourself
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Who you benching next week with Rashford back now?

    A) March
    B) Mitoma
    C) Bruno
    D) Grealish
    E) Kane

    1. Francescoli
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Playing them all and benching Watkins at this stage, which I’m not loving…

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Think it might have to be Mitoma or Kane

        1. Francescoli
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Could be Kane. I may transfer him out this week to prepare for the double next week.

  18. Francescoli
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Best path to Salah from here?

    1.5 itb and 1FT.

    Azpli Raya
    Trippier Shaw Estupinan Schar Pinnock
    Rashford Grealish Mitoma March Fernandes
    Haaland Kane Watkins

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Kane and Bruno out for a hit

      1. Francescoli
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        For what striker? I’d also like to get TAA in next week if possible

        1. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Solanke, has good fixtures and stats. Can easily bench as well.

          1. Francescoli
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            Isak has a double in 36 which might tilt it slightly in his favour

        2. Francescoli
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          I’ve got exact chance to do Kane, Bruno and Pinnock to Isak, Salah and TAA…

          1. The FPL Units
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            That would work nicely.