Transfer decisionHoldShort
The creator recommends keeping Thiago for the upcoming fixtures because he is a penalty taker, plays 90 minutes regularly, and has recently returned points.
Reasoning: The creator acknowledges Thiago is not great value but prioritizes his penalties, minutes, creative numbers, and recent returns, alongside fixtures against Forest, Brighton, and Everton.
Players/teams: Igor Thiago (Subject), Brighton & Hove Albion (Team context)
And even though Thiago hasn't been providing great value for money, if you already have him, you've got a penalty taker who is playing 90 minutes every game... He's actually returned in a few consecutive game weeks now.
Play from 0:35 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Value marketHoldShort
The creator recommends keeping Calvert-Lewin because of his minutes, penalty involvement, acceptable fixtures, and better value than Thiago.
Reasoning: Calvert-Lewin is described as reliable for minutes and penalties, with an upcoming home fixture against Coventry and a lower price than Thiago.
Players/teams: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Subject), Everton (Team context)
Calvin Lewen, another player I'd be looking to keep... you've got a player who is very good for minutes on penalties... Calbert Leuen is however much better value for money than someone like Thiago.
Play from 1:08 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Transfer decisionHoldShort
The creator recommends keeping Barry for the next couple of gameweeks because he has strong underlying numbers, near-90-minute potential, and favourable fixtures against Newcastle and Coventry.
Reasoning: Although the creator previously listed Barry as a sell, he calls that reactionary and now prefers holding him through the next two fixtures, with his low price making him benchable.
Players/teams: Newcastle United (Opponent), Thierno Barry (Subject), Coventry City (Opponent)
I think he's worth keeping for the next couple of game weeks... Newcastle concede a lot of chances to strikers and then we've got Coventry as well... his underlyings still very good even if he isn't scoring every game.
Play from 1:41 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗FixturesWatchShort
The creator recommends monitoring Costulas and potentially benching him against Manchester City, while remaining encouraged by his shot volume and Brighton's attack.
Reasoning: Costulas has a difficult immediate fixture but is generating chances and has decent fixtures ahead; the creator still prefers Barry to him.
Players/teams: Manchester City (Opponent), Brighton & Hove Albion (Team context), Charalampos Kostoulas (Subject)
Not the ideal fixture against Man City and maybe I would look to bench him, but Brighton are a very very strong attack... he's getting chances 3.2 shots per game.
Play from 2:37 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Minutes availabilityHoldImmediate
The creator recommends keeping Emerson for the Hull fixture despite concerns about his early substitutions and reduced minutes.
Reasoning: Emerson has been subbed before 70 minutes frequently, but the immediate Hull fixture is considered good enough for a one-week hold or start.
Players/teams: Hull City (Opponent), Emerson (Subject)
He is getting subs earlier and earlier... 59 minute sub in gameweek 8... But Hull is up next. So that's a pretty decent fixture for him. I think he is worth keeping for that one.
Play from 3:24 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Minutes availabilitySellImmediate
The creator would sell Joel Pedro if he misses both Gameweeks 9 and 10, especially if the manager bought him at 7.8 or 7.9 million.
Reasoning: The creator expects a possible return in Gameweek 11 but says a two-week absence or longer makes Pedro a sale candidate, with the decision depending on squad strength and tied-up value.
Players/teams: João Pedro (Subject)
My guess right now would be that he would be out for gameweek nine and gameweek 10 with an aim to kind of return in gameweek 11... If you bought Raal Pedro at 7.8 or 7.9 million, I pretty much would sell him as long as he's not back this week or next.
Play from 3:46 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Form underlyingSellShort
The creator recommends selling Gonzalo because of poor finishing, repeated early substitutions, and a tougher fixture run beginning with Aston Villa away.
Reasoning: The creator allows for holding through Newcastle at home but says he would otherwise look elsewhere and identifies Gameweek 11 as a possible sell opportunity.
Players/teams: Newcastle United (Opponent), Aston Villa (Opponent), Gonzalo (Subject)
Gonzalo is going to go in sell... really poor finishing... we saw an early sub in gameweek 8... now that we've got some slightly more difficult fixtures starting off with Aston Villa away, maybe you could sell him.
Play from 4:44 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Minutes availabilitySellImmediate
The creator recommends selling Whistler because he was benched in Gameweek 8, has not scored in six gameweeks, and faces Liverpool away before another uncertain start.
Reasoning: The combination of poor returns, a recent benching, and competition from Jockarez makes Whistler a significant minutes and fixture risk.
Players/teams: Whistler (Subject), Liverpool (Opponent)
Whistler is going to be a sell. He was benched in gameweek eight... He is a player who hasn't scored any goals in the past six game weeks... the next fixture is Liverpool away as well... this is definitely a week to potentially sell him.
Play from 5:22 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Role team contextHoldSeasonal
The creator recommends keeping Pascal Gross because he remains a penalty-taking, nailed player with strong season-long FPL value despite a poor recent score.
Reasoning: The creator expects Brighton to score against Manchester City and says Gross's minutes and role have not changed, making him a strong hold and arguably a season-long pick.
Players/teams: Pascal Groß (Subject), Manchester City (Opponent), Brighton & Hove Albion (Team context)
I would say Pascal Gross a keep... he has been such a good FPL pick throughout the season... Man City up next is a poor fixture on paper, but actually Man City are a team that have conceded goals... given that he is a penalty taker as well... he's going to play all his minutes.
Play from 5:57 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗FixturesHoldImmediate
The creator recommends keeping Cole Palmer for the Manchester United home fixture because he has penalties, expected minutes, and a favourable matchup despite modest recent numbers.
Reasoning: Manchester United's poor form makes Stamford Bridge a fixture to target, and Palmer continues to shoot, create, and take penalties.
Players/teams: Manchester United (Opponent), Cole Palmer (Subject), Chelsea (Team context)
Palmer, another player I'll be looking to keep Manchester United at home next... this is actually turning out to be a fixture to target... He's still taking shots... creating a little bit... and he is the penalty taker and you know he's going to get minutes.
Play from 7:00 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Transfer decisionHoldShort
The creator recommends keeping Bryan Mbeumo for Chelsea and Aston Villa, with Gameweek 11 a possible sell window.
Reasoning: Mbeumo is still getting chances and minutes, and could retain penalties while Bruno Fernandes remains benched.
Players/teams: Bruno Fernandes (Penalty alternative), Bryan Mbeumo (Subject), Aston Villa (Opponent), Chelsea (Opponent)
I think is worth keeping for gameweek nine as well... if Bruno Fernandez continues to be on the bench for Manchester United, then Burmo is going to continue to be on penalties... worth keeping Burmo for Chelsea and Aston Villa. Game week 11 is maybe a potential sell window.
Play from 7:45 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗FixturesHoldShort
The creator recommends holding Martin Ødegaard through the Hull fixture, while benching him in Gameweek 9 against Liverpool.
Reasoning: Ødegaard is considered Arsenal's best attacker at present and could gain penalties and extra set pieces if Saka is absent.
Players/teams: Liverpool (Opponent), Bukayo Saka (Role context), Hull City (Opponent), Martin Ødegaard (Subject)
Liverpool away not ideal. I do think he is benchable in gameweek nine, but gameweek 10 against Hull. Arguably Erdigard is the best attacker to own from Arsenal right now... if Saka is injured... Erdigard is going to be on penalties... extra set pieces with No Saka... I would hold him for that whole game.
Play from 8:46 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Minutes availabilityWatchShort
The creator warns against buying or holding Cherki unless the manager accepts frequent rotation and early substitutions.
Reasoning: Cherki is viewed as capable of producing when selected, but he is not expected to start every match and is exposed to early substitutions.
Players/teams: Rayan Cherki (Subject)
he's not going to start every game. He is going to get early subs... if that's too much for you... sell turkey.
Play from 9:37 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Form underlyingWatchShort
The creator views Morgan Gibbs-White as a possible sell but not a mandatory one because he remains a 90-minute penalty taker with strong creativity.
Reasoning: His individual underlying and role remain useful, but his team has the league's weakest attack and poor finishing around him.
Players/teams: Morgan Gibbs-White (Subject), Nottingham Forest (Team context)
he's still playing 90 minutes when available... he's still the penalty taker. He is still creating a lot... but just unfortunately his teammates aren't particularly good finishers... Don't think he's a must sell, but you certainly could.
Play from 10:06 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Role team contextSellImmediate
The creator recommends selling Bruno Fernandes if the current Manchester United situation persists and he remains out of the team, particularly if owning him blocks Erling Haaland.
Reasoning: Bruno's recommendation is highly dependent on managerial and selection changes; under the stated current conditions, the creator calls him a sell.
Players/teams: Bruno Fernandes (Subject), Manchester United (Team context), Erling Haaland (Alternative)
if the kind of off-field stuff is still unresolved and Bruno is going to continue to be off the team, then yeah, Bruno is going to be a sell. It also depends whether having Bruno is blocking you from Harland because you need to have Harland in your team right now.
Play from 10:44 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗CaptaincyCaptainShort
The creator recommends buying Erling Haaland and considers him captainable in Gameweeks 9, 10, and 11.
Reasoning: Haaland is described as the standout FPL asset whose high price is justified by consistent returns and captaincy potential.
Players/teams: Erling Haaland (Subject)
Harland top of the buy list... He's captainable in gameweek 9, 10, and 11. Gameweek 12, maybe you look to captain elsewhere... Harland just so so essential.
Play from 17:47 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Form underlyingBuyShort
The creator recommends buying Nicolas Jackson because of his current form, confidence, favourable fixtures, and acceptable value at 6.7 million.
Reasoning: Despite historical concerns, Jackson is producing well and the creator expects the fixtures to support further goals.
Players/teams: Nicolas Jackson (Subject), Chelsea (Team context)
Nicholas Jackson up next. I think he's a buy... he's doing so so well at the moment... He's got that form... the fixtures look more than good enough to get yet even more goals from him. 6.7 million is a little more than I would like to pay, but I still think it is good enough value for money.
Play from 18:16 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Value marketBuyShort
The creator recommends buying Calvert-Lewin as a reliable forward because of his penalties, minutes, and lower price.
Reasoning: Calvert-Lewin is presented as a steady FPL option rather than an explosive punt, with acceptable fixtures and a secure role.
Players/teams: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Subject)
Calvin Leuen is also going to be in the buy section... slightly cheaper penalties, good minutes, fixes kind of okayish... a reliable kind of sturdy card of FPL pick.
Play from 18:57 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Minutes availabilityWatchShort
The creator recommends avoiding Evanilson as a straightforward buy because Kroupi Jr.'s return creates a significant minutes risk.
Reasoning: Evanilson is getting chances, but Kroupi's availability and lack of European involvement could lead to Premier League rotation or Evanilson missing out.
Players/teams: Junior Kroupi (Minutes competitor), Evanilson (Subject)
the difficulty with Evan Nilson is Krooppy Jr. is now fit and available... that does impact the minutes of Evan Nilson... if they do want to manage the minutes... it's very obvious who is going to miss out in the Premier League and it's Evan Nilson.
Play from 20:15 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Value marketAvoidImmediate
The creator recommends avoiding Thiago for new purchases because his value for money is inferior even though he is acceptable to hold.
Reasoning: The creator distinguishes between holding an existing Thiago and buying him now, saying better-value options are available.
Players/teams: Igor Thiago (Subject)
Avoid Thiago. Um he's okay to keep, but just the value for money is not quite there for me. I think you can do a little bit better.
Play from 22:04 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Form underlyingAvoidShort
The creator recommends avoiding Marmoush because of weak underlying numbers and uncertainty over whether he is nailed despite decent fixtures.
Reasoning: The creator cites low non-penalty xG, doubts about the Spurs attack, and uncertainty over penalty responsibility and minutes.
Players/teams: Tottenham Hotspur (Team context), Omar Marmoush (Subject)
Marmush also going to be an avoid really weak underlying numbers. I'm not even completely convinced he's nailed... we've got Crystal Palace and Ipsswich in the next three... 0.12 non-penalty xG... these numbers concern me.
Play from 22:13 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Form underlyingBuyShort
The creator recommends buying Manzambi as his preferred midfielder because of high shot volume, improving fitness, and Aston Villa's strong fixture run.
Reasoning: Manzambi is ranked above Tavanir and is described as the creator's first choice replacement for an injured or underperforming midfielder.
Players/teams: Johan Manzambi (Subject), Aston Villa (Team context)
Manzambi, man, I'm just so so impressed by him. Look at this shot volume. 3.8 shots per game... how much better can that get when he's playing 80 85 90 minutes in this phenomenal run of fixtures... if you want to get rid of [a bad midfielder], Manzambi would be first on my list.
Play from 22:50 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Transfer decisionBuyShort
The creator considers Pascal Gross an essential midfield buy despite Brighton's Manchester City fixture because of his penalty role and reliability.
Reasoning: Gross is ranked above Tavanir and the creator is not deterred by the immediate fixture, expecting Brighton to remain productive.
Players/teams: Pascal Groß (Subject), Manchester City (Opponent), Brighton & Hove Albion (Team context)
If you still don't have Pascal Gross, yeah, he's still essential. Even against Man City, I don't actually mind this fixture too much for him.
Play from 23:57 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Role team contextBuyShort
The creator recommends buying Tavanir, although he ranks him below Manzambi and Gross because returning players may reduce his set pieces.
Reasoning: Tavanir remains a strong buy, but the creator notes reduced set-piece involvement and questions the quality of his recent goal.
Players/teams: Marcus Tavernier (Subject)
Tavanir is going to go in third place for a buy, but still very much a buy... a lot of players coming back to availability... is impacting Tavanir... we're seeing Tavanir on less set pieces... I still think he's a really strong pick, but I do prefer Manzambi and Gross.
Play from 24:03 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Minutes availabilityAvoidImmediate
The creator recommends avoiding Cherki for new purchases because his price is too high for a player exposed to rotation and early substitutions.
Reasoning: The creator may tolerate Cherki's risk if already owned but would not buy him under the current minutes uncertainty.
Players/teams: Rayan Cherki (Subject)
Avoid Churkey. Too expensive to be this risky in my opinion. If you don't already have him, I wouldn't go for him.
Play from 26:37 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗FixturesBuyShort
The creator recommends buying Antonio Silva because of his recent defensive contributions, attacking threat, secure starts, and Bournemouth's excellent upcoming clean-sheet fixtures.
Reasoning: Silva is the creator's top defender buy, with fixtures against Leeds, Ipswich, Forest, and Fulham and an expectation of regular four-point starts.
Players/teams: Bournemouth (Team context), António Silva (Subject)
top two for me it's Silva and Vaneka... he's getting defensive contributions... look at these fixtures. Leeds Ipsswitch Forest Fulham. Amazing opportunities for clean sheets here... if you've got a way to get Silva... I honestly think just get him because he starts every game week on four points.
Play from 27:25 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Value marketBuyShort
The creator recommends Van Hecke as the cheaper alternative to Antonio Silva, especially for managers 0.1 million short of Silva.
Reasoning: Van Hecke offers a similar fixture run and defensive context to Silva, albeit with slightly weaker attacking and defensive-contribution data.
Players/teams: António Silva (Alternative), Van Heck (Subject)
Vaneka... ticks a lot of the same boxes, but slightly weaker... same quality of fixtures... If you're 0.1 million short to go for Silva, Van Heeka, 4.9 million, really, really good pick.
Play from 28:22 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Minutes availabilityWatchMedium
The creator warns that Konaté will become an unreliable FPL asset as Arsenal's defensive options return and his minutes are reduced.
Reasoning: The creator expects Konaté to rotate between centre-back and right-back roles rather than starting every match, with a possible exit around Gameweeks 11 to 13.
Players/teams: Arsenal (Team context), William Saliba (Team context), Jakub Kiwior (Subject)
I think Consul will play some minutes for Arsenal. Sometimes he'll play at center back instead of Celiba. Sometimes he'll play at right back instead of Timber or White. But he's not going to be playing every game and he's not going to be a reliable FPL asset... that may happen in gameweek 11, 12, 13.
Play from 30:29 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗FixturesAvoidImmediate
The creator recommends avoiding Tarovski because he is poor value and faces Manchester City away, which he considers the worst fixture for defenders.
Reasoning: Cheaper defenders are viewed as offering at least as much, while the immediate fixture is a poor jumping-on point and existing owners should bench him.
Players/teams: Manchester City (Opponent), James Tarkowski (Subject)
Avoid Tarovski... Just an awful, awful jumping on point away against Man City... the worst fixture for defenders is Man City away. So, horrible jumping on point. And if you have these players, bench them.
Play from 31:56 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Value marketBuyShort
The creator recommends buying Kinsky as a 4.4 million goalkeeper because of his value and upcoming fixtures.
Reasoning: Kinsky is presented as the preferred new goalkeeper option, while the creator separately considers Raya the best goalkeeper overall.
Players/teams: Antonin Kinsky (Subject), David Raya Martín (Alternative)
If you're looking to buy a new goalkeeper at 4.4 million and with these fantastic fixtures, Kinsky really, really good value for money... although I still do think Rya is the best goalkeeper in the game.
Play from 32:39 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗