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4 November 2025 236 comments
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You’ve probably heard about Joe’s much-liked ‘Goals Imminent’ table. You might listen to his and Marc’s Fantasy Football Scout podcast of the same name. Now, Goals Imminent is here in article form!

Naturally, we’ll attempt to assess whether they’re unlucky, suffering a rare blip, or just aren’t particularly good.


LAST WEEK’S SUCCESSES

FPL notes: Gyokeres injury, Saka's chances + another Gabriel haul 1

Saturday brought mixed news for Viktor Gyokeres‘ (£9.0m) owners. He scored for the first time in six matches, which could’ve kept him on this week’s table, but a half-time withdrawal meant the Arsenal forward has only racked up seven shots in our investigative period.

We also predicted some Morgan Gibbs-White (£7.3m) joy. Nottingham Forest had only netted once in seven league games, but his header ended such humiliation.

Mohamed Salah (£14.2m) and Bruno Fernandes (£8.9m) appeared on both tables and duly delivered. The Egyptian scored for a second successive match, whereas Manchester United’s playmaker set up the City Ground opener.

Also assisting were Phil Foden (£8.0m) and Bruno Guimaraes (£6.6m).

GOALS IMMINENT

 

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defensive contributions

FPL Marc Broadcaster, writer and overthinker. Hoping that ‘differential potential’ will catch on.

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  1. jacob1989
    • 3 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    Merino brace!! In my ucl team.. why the hell shouldn't he be 1st choice striker for arsenal?

    1. x.jim.x
      • 11 Years
      3 months, 2 days ago

      Football is truly over if a team manages to win the league with Merino up front

      1. Feanor
        • 16 Years
        3 months, 2 days ago

        City won it with no proper striker

        1. x.jim.x
          • 11 Years
          3 months, 2 days ago

          They had Kevin De Bruyne, not a Newcastle reject

      2. jacob1989
        • 3 Years
        3 months, 2 days ago

        He is better than gykoeres.. he is a superb finisher. Knocked out Germany in semis in 2024 euros too

        1. x.jim.x
          • 11 Years
          3 months, 2 days ago

          What a pointless piece of trivia

  2. Qaiss
    • 10 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    Merino with a brace and Rice assist

    Rice is looking like a very good FPL asset this season

    1. Shark Team
      • 8 Years
      3 months, 2 days ago

      Yes but Arsenal has other good picks as well

  3. Hutchiniho
    • 7 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    Kudus went down to 6.6 last night
    But in my side he’s gone down to 6.5
    Is this right?

    1. tutankamun
      • 16 Years
      3 months, 2 days ago

      Yes. You must have bought at £6.5.

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      3 months, 2 days ago

      Check your purchase price (likely 6.5m)

      Transfer page -> list view

  4. Gizzachance
    • 11 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    Really want Gordon out only 1 ft
    If gyrokes out, would you

    A bench him play Andersen/Senesi /gudmundsson do Gordon out

    B gyrokes out, hope Gordon gets past half time!

    C both out for hit

    Cheers

    1. XX SMICER XX
      • 7 Years
      3 months, 2 days ago

      I can see many ditching Midfielder and Gykores for Saka and FWD

      1. XX SMICER XX
        • 7 Years
        3 months, 2 days ago

        So maybe make the moves for a hit?

  5. Pompel
    • 12 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    Saka needs to come off now

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      3 months, 2 days ago

      Not limping enough for Artetas liking.

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 5 Years
        3 months, 2 days ago

        Saka when rest when he is next injured

        1. JBG
          • 7 Years
          3 months, 2 days ago

          Had a stroke while reading this.

          1. FPL Blow-In
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            3 months, 2 days ago

            😆

  6. jacob1989
    • 3 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    Arsenal with actually a chance to do the double. They just never look like conceding. Of course cl is much harder but they have a chance this year

    1. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      3 months, 2 days ago

      Only double?

  7. tutankamun
    • 16 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    McTominay (c) big chance missed

  8. chocolove
    • 15 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    Merino Saka Rice
    Hit the jackpot on fantasy UCL

    1. jacob1989
      • 3 Years
      3 months, 2 days ago

      Merino raya gabriel c here

      1. chocolove
        • 15 Years
        3 months, 2 days ago

        Lame picks. Mine outscoring yours. Joke*
        At first I want to triple up on def but im on limitless so would not waste arsenal pick on def as I feel theres goals in this game.

        1. jacob1989
          • 3 Years
          3 months, 2 days ago

          Was hoping for another gabriel bullet header.. me too on limitless but ironically i removed expensive players like mbappe and kane

  9. XX SMICER XX
    • 7 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    I need to decide on a defender for bench boost but also to rotate as my 4th player, upto 4.6m.

    Other 4 defenders are: Gabriel Timber Richards Diouf

    A. Anderson
    B. Cash
    C. Fofana
    D. Shaw
    E. Truffert
    F. Van Heckle

    Thanks

    1. Hughes Your Daddy
      • 13 Years
      3 months, 2 days ago

      If by Anderson you mean Andersen, then A from those for me.

      1. XX SMICER XX
        • 7 Years
        3 months, 2 days ago

        Yes! My bad!
        Thank you

        1. Hughes Your Daddy
          • 13 Years
          3 months, 2 days ago

          No worries, yeah I’m considering him as well at that price point for the DCs

          1. XX SMICER XX
            • 7 Years
            3 months, 2 days ago

            Cash tempts me as he is more attacking but think I will end up with Andersen

  10. Buck The Trent
    • 14 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    BB this week or wait ?

    Dubravka (whm) Rodon, Longstaff (nfo), Senesi (avl)

    1. XX SMICER XX
      • 7 Years
      3 months, 2 days ago

      Not worth waiting with those players

    2. JBG
      • 7 Years
      3 months, 2 days ago

      Hhhwait

    3. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      3 months, 2 days ago

      Doesnt matter, if you feel youre lucky use it up

  11. Pompel
    • 12 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    Arsenal have now played 12 hours of football without letting in a goal

    1. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      3 months, 2 days ago

      Last conceded on September
      Why would anyone want to use up Arsenal slot on Saka Rice Gyo etc
      Triple def is the way
      Plus we have Haaland perma cap, Saka on 10m, pufffh
      Better boost up your def with that money

      1. Pompel
        • 12 Years
        3 months, 2 days ago

        I'll give Saka this gw, but might still switch to Rice. So many good options in defence, I like some flexibility depending on fixtures

      2. Nightcrawler
        • 6 Years
        3 months, 2 days ago

        fixtures after the int break getting tougher from a defensive point of view but not really from an attacking pov. double defence + an attacker probably better

        1. chocolove
          • 15 Years
          3 months, 2 days ago

          For the whole season, triple def is still the best.
          Saka will absolutely beat Arsenal def by point at the end of season, but not on value wise

    2. jacob1989
      • 3 Years
      3 months, 2 days ago

      Wait till they play bayern

  12. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    Did Saka come off unscathed?

    1. el polako
      • 8 Years
      3 months, 2 days ago

      Limping as usual.

  13. Nightcrawler
    • 6 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    3 goals conceded in 16 games this season, 1 of them being that szobozlai free kick is crazy

    1. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      3 months, 2 days ago

      Gabi Timber Cala
      Powerhouse trio

      1. ZeBestee
        • 11 Years
        3 months, 2 days ago

        More like Timber Saliba Gabriel and from of Rice/Zubi and of course not forgetting the wingers and the keeper and Calafiori of course. In short its the entire 11 since the striker defends from the front as well.

        1. ZeBestee
          • 11 Years
          3 months, 2 days ago

          Front*

        2. chocolove
          • 15 Years
          3 months, 2 days ago

          I mean as fpl pick, not talking bout team tactical

          1. ZeBestee
            • 11 Years
            3 months, 2 days ago

            Yeah agreed mate.

            1. ZeBestee
              • 11 Years
              3 months, 2 days ago

              Although I still think Rice will be better longer term than Cala. Calafiori is a bit of an injury prone player and we have Hincapie and Lewis Skelly who will eventually start getting game time.

              1. chocolove
                • 15 Years
                3 months, 2 days ago

                Nice rest tho for him tonight

                1. ZeBestee
                  • 11 Years
                  3 months, 2 days ago

                  Yeah Arteta can manage him well this season as we have good cover.

  14. ZeBestee
    • 11 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    As an Arsenal fan, its crazy feeling awkward during the pen decision today reason being not wanting to concede a goal. I still think we would eventually concede but this teams' defensive organization is absolutely world class.

    1. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      3 months, 2 days ago

      Great chance to beat Mourinho Chelsea least goal conceded season

      1. ZeBestee
        • 11 Years
        3 months, 2 days ago

        Yeah but for me I dont care about records, I just want them to win a major trophy. Records can come second.

        1. chocolove
          • 15 Years
          3 months, 2 days ago

          I think the least we conceded (progressing on record) the better is the chance to win the league. Its related tho
          When Mou Chelsea often won 1-0, up until December I think the chance to win the league already hit 80-90%

          1. ZeBestee
            • 11 Years
            3 months, 2 days ago

            We still need to keep playing fit, particularly Gabriel, Rice/Zubi, Saliba and Timber. These guys are the bedrock of this team. There are a lot of injuries happening, something has to be done eventually.

            1. Freshy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              3 months, 2 days ago

              exceptional back ups at every position
              they will be ok

          2. jacob1989
            • 3 Years
            3 months, 2 days ago

            But Arsenal arent a boring team like Mourinho. They could score more if required.

  15. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    9 goals for Diaz this season

  16. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    Pitch lighting at PSG is suboptimal

  17. Snoop Udogie Dogg
    • 5 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    sup, biatches?

  18. Feanor
    • 16 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    Does it make sense to FH before GW16?

    Following the Gameweek 15 Deadline on Sat 6 Dec 13:30 and ahead of Gameweek 16 on Sat 13 Dec 13:30, Managers will be topped up to the maximum of 5 free transfers, regardless of how many transfers are available to them at that point.

    They do not need to be used in Gameweek 16, they can be carried over between Gameweeks and used at any time.

    1. Snoop Udogie Dogg
      • 5 Years
      3 months, 2 days ago

      probably

      1. Snoop Udogie Dogg
        • 5 Years
        3 months, 2 days ago

        running out of time to use it after that

    2. Utopsis
      • 6 Years
      3 months, 2 days ago

      FH not about transfer, it's about not liking the look of your team one week but wanting them all back the following week.

      So no not needed to use before GW16

      1. Snoop Udogie Dogg
        • 5 Years
        3 months, 2 days ago

        there's effectively 2 weeks to use it after that

        1. Utopsis
          • 6 Years
          3 months, 2 days ago

          Yeah true - all I mean is you can use anytime before GW19

      2. Pedersen
        • 7 Years
        3 months, 2 days ago

        Your FT resets when playing FH. And we get a new FH after new year. So to avoid erasing your given FTs from afcon you should play it before or at least use them all before

        1. Utopsis
          • 6 Years
          3 months, 2 days ago

          Great point, thank you!

        2. Utopsis
          • 6 Years
          3 months, 2 days ago

          Actually they have changed it this season. After using your FH now, you keep all your stored FTs.

          That's definitely information I had missed too!

  19. Snoop Udogie Dogg
    • 5 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    who's watching the mighty Spurs?

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      3 months, 2 days ago

      Family members of the players

      1. Snoop Udogie Dogg
        • 5 Years
        3 months, 2 days ago

        what are you watching?

        1. JBG
          • 7 Years
          3 months, 2 days ago

          Pool v RM

        2. Freshy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          3 months, 2 days ago

          PSG v BAY

          1. jacob1989
            • 3 Years
            3 months, 2 days ago

            Watching both liv vs real and psg vs Bayern. In tv and laptop

    2. SINGH
      • 7 Years
      3 months, 2 days ago

      blind people

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

      Friends and Family

  20. Snoop Udogie Dogg
    • 5 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    sweet finish from Johnson, coys

  21. JBG
    • 7 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    BJ G, Xavi A, for anyone who cares

    1. Snoop Udogie Dogg
      • 5 Years
      3 months, 2 days ago

      I do, thanks

    2. Snoop Udogie Dogg
      • 5 Years
      3 months, 2 days ago

      thought you were watching Liv Real?

      1. JBG
        • 7 Years
        3 months, 2 days ago

        Score app

  22. Weak Become Heros
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    Bournemouth double up in defence (Petrovic + Sensei) for the next 7-8 GWs?

  23. Utopsis
    • 6 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    Bellingham would be a DC monster

  24. #1 Salah Hater
    • 1 Year
    3 months, 2 days ago

    Gakpo dropped... yet another headache my team definitely did not need.

  25. Snoop Udogie Dogg
    • 5 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    we know who we are, we know who we aaaarrreeee, champions of Europe, we know who we are

  26. Snoop Udogie Dogg
    • 5 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    I'm gonna get so stoned I'm gonna 5h1t my pants

  27. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 9 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    Szoboslai denied my MASSIVE Courtois save. Average effort on goal I must add

    1. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 9 Years
      3 months, 2 days ago

      *by

  28. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 9 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    Salah pen incoming

    1. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 9 Years
      3 months, 2 days ago

      Just outside the box. Imches maybe

  29. F4L
    • 11 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    these handball decisions jeez

    1. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 9 Years
      3 months, 2 days ago

      Yeah I think its ridiculous

  30. Qaiss
    • 10 Years
    3 months, 2 days ago

    Where is the player meant to put his arms. Crazy rule