Transfer decisionSellImmediate
If a manager has two free transfers and João Pedro is their only issue, the creator would transfer him out to attack the good forward fixtures in Gameweek 9.
Reasoning: The creator explicitly says he would definitely move João Pedro on in this situation, especially without much value tied up in him.
Players/teams: João Pedro (Subject)
If I had two free transfers available to me this week, I definitely would look to attack it cuz there are some really good fixtures heading into game week nine.
Play from 2:33 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Minutes availabilityHoldShort
Managers with sufficient bench cover should hold João Pedro and wait for further injury updates rather than selling immediately.
Reasoning: The creator says he is keeping João Pedro because a return in Gameweek 10 or after the international break remains possible, while Chelsea's schedule and lack of midweek football support his longer-term appeal if fit.
Players/teams: João Pedro (Subject), Chelsea (Team context)
I'm in the camp where I'm just going to keep him and wait for updates next week... if it's going to be potentially back next week or if after the international break, he's still a good asset.
Play from 3:20 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗FixturesBuyImmediate
Nicolas Jackson is the creator's preferred forward buy for Gameweek 9 because of Aston Villa's favourable upcoming fixtures and his recent return.
Reasoning: Jackson is described as the desirable forward and later as the number-one forward pick, with the recommendation driven mainly by the fixture run.
Players/teams: Nicolas Jackson (Subject), Aston Villa (Team context)
I think the go-to and desirable forward is Jackson this week... The Aston Villa fixtures coming up are looking very decent.
Play from 5:35 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Value marketBuyImmediate
Nicolas Jackson is expected to rise in price before the Gameweek 9 deadline.
Reasoning: The creator explicitly predicts another price increase over the next few days, making price movement part of the case for buying him.
Players/teams: Nicolas Jackson (Subject)
He's obviously going to go up in value probably again over the next few days before the deadline as well.
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Jackson's minutes are not completely secure because Aston Villa's Champions League schedule creates a rotation concern, although the creator expects him to play major Premier League and Champions League matches.
Reasoning: The creator says he hopes Jackson's minutes are solid and is worried about rotation, but believes Unai Emery generally protects key players only in lesser competitions.
Players/teams: Nicolas Jackson (Subject), Aston Villa (Team context)
I'm hoping his minutes are going to be solid... a lot worried about rotation because they're in Champions League... for the big games, Champions League and Premier League, I think he's going to be playing.
Play from 6:44 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Value marketBuyShort
Barry is the creator's preferred value forward because his underlying data and chance volume are strong, with no stated minutes or competition concern.
Reasoning: Barry is presented as a cheaper alternative to Solanke and as a solid third-striker option despite the expectation that he will often score only two points.
Players/teams: Thierno Barry (Subject)
Barry is getting the opportunities. He's got no minutes concerned. He's got no competition either... for 5.6 million to be creating that many chances really does seem like a solid option to consider.
Play from 8:21 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗FixturesBuyShort
Evanilson is a strong value-forward option because Bournemouth's upcoming fixtures open up and he contributes assists as well as goals.
Reasoning: The creator ranks Evanilson among his top three forwards and highlights Bournemouth's fixture run, attacking output, link-up play and assist potential.
Players/teams: Bournemouth (Team context), Evanilson (Subject)
Third, I'm going to go Evan Neielson... the Bournemouth fixtures really really open up... he's one of the only forwards that's getting assists right now as well.
Play from 16:11 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Value marketBuyMedium
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the creator's preferred longer-term cheap forward.
Reasoning: Both speakers agree that Calvert-Lewin remains the best cheap option for a longer period because of his minutes, penalties and underlying data, despite limited hype.
Players/teams: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Subject), Leeds United (Team context)
He's probably still the best cheap option I think for long term... he's still got what everything we're looking for for these cheap strikers... minutes, penalties, good underlying data.
Play from 9:55 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Minutes availabilityAvoidShort
The creator would avoid Dominic Solanke despite Tottenham's attractive fixtures because of his injury record and the risk of missing the key fixtures.
Reasoning: The creator acknowledges the fixture appeal but says he cannot justify buying Solanke after repeated fitness problems and the possibility of another absence.
Players/teams: Tottenham Hotspur (Team context), Dominic Solanke (Subject)
I just couldn't see myself buying Solanki right now... just go and look at his injury record. The guy can't keep fit for three games.
Play from 8:11 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗FixturesWatchShort
Alexander Isak is a forward to target after Liverpool's difficult Arsenal fixture, particularly if João Pedro remains out.
Reasoning: The creator is considering rolling the transfer to gather more João Pedro information and then move to Isak for Liverpool's favourable sequence of fixtures and possible penalty duties.
Players/teams: João Pedro (Alternative), Alexander Isak (Subject), Liverpool (Team context)
I'm thinking about potentially rolling this week and trying to get a little bit more information on Jao Pedro next week to potentially look at an Alexander Isak play... Liverpool, Palace, United, Everton, Sunderland, those are some delicious fixtures to be targeting.
Play from 12:48 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Transfer decisionBuyImmediate
Marcus Tavernier is the creator's preferred midfield replacement for Bukayo Saka in Gameweek 9.
Reasoning: The creator identifies Tavernier as his favourite midfield option after Saka's injury and cites his consecutive double-digit returns and the appeal of Bournemouth's fixtures.
Players/teams: Bournemouth (Team context), Marcus Tavernier (Alternative), Bukayo Saka (Subject)
With Saka, he is my next priority to change... I'm looking at the one we touched on a minute ago. Taire, double digits back-to-back 10-pointers... I'm looking to bring him in this week. He's my favorite.
Play from 20:34 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Squad structureAvoidShort
Managers who already own Nicolas Jackson should avoid doubling up on Aston Villa attack with Manzambi; Tavernier is preferred for broader fixture coverage.
Reasoning: The creator says Manzambi is acceptable without Jackson but would not double up on the Villa attack, preferring Bournemouth coverage alongside Jackson.
Players/teams: Bournemouth (Team context), Johan Manzambi (Alternative), Marcus Tavernier (Preferred alternative), Nicolas Jackson (Teammate), Aston Villa (Team context)
I probably wouldn't double up on that attack... I much prefer the Taer play there... you've got Bournemouth coverage, you've got Aston Villa coverage.
Play from 21:14 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Minutes availabilityBuyMedium
Gabriel Magalhães is a worthwhile longer-term defensive buy because he offers a more secure Arsenal starting spot than the rotation-risk alternatives.
Reasoning: The creator argues that Gabriel justifies his price in the current premium landscape and can form a secure Arsenal defensive pairing with Raya while Calafiori's minutes may become less reliable.
Players/teams: Riccardo Calafiori (Alternative), Gabriel Magalhães (Subject), Arsenal (Team context), David Raya Martín (Teammate)
I think Gabrielle kind of justifies himself and I also think he gives you that second secured spot longer term into the Arsenal defense... Calafiori could start to become a problem as the Champions League ramps up.
Play from 24:36 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗CaptaincyStartImmediate
David Raya should start ahead of Antonín Kinský in Gameweek 9 despite Kinský having better clean-sheet odds, partly because of Arsenal coverage and effective ownership.
Reasoning: The creator explicitly chooses Raya and says Arsenal's defensive ownership makes an Arsenal clean sheet especially damaging to managers who bench Raya.
Players/teams: Arsenal (Team context), Antonin Kinsky (Bench alternative), David Raya Martín (Starter)
Even though the data has the clean sheet odds are better for Kinsky this week, I'd still probably go Rya... if Arsenal keep a clean that could be disastrous for you.
Play from 27:53 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗CaptaincyCaptainImmediate
Erling Haaland is the safe captaincy choice for Gameweek 9.
Reasoning: The creator recommends Haaland because of his consistency, high ownership and lack of blanks since Gameweek 1, while the other speaker agrees he lacks confidence in alternatives.
Players/teams: Erling Haaland (Captain)
I do think the easy and sensible player this week is Harland... he hasn't blanked since gameweek one... for the safety of it, I'm just going to go with Harland.
Play from 36:12 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Transfer decisionHoldImmediate
Managers should generally roll their transfer in Gameweek 9 rather than chase a perfect team, because the fixtures are difficult and the following week offers better options.
Reasoning: The creator says many teams look poor due to difficult matchups, warns that aggressive changes could damage the squad, and prefers preserving the transfer for next week.
Players/teams: Manchester City (Difficult fixture context), Arsenal (Difficult fixture context), Liverpool (Difficult fixture context)
Don't try to chase the perfect team this week otherwise you just break your team cuz next week the team will look all right again... taking it through trying to just survive this week I think is my aim.
Play from 32:51 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Chips wildcardWatchImmediate
Gameweek 9 could be a free-hit opportunity for managers with thin squads and few transfers, although the difficult matchups reduce its appeal.
Reasoning: The creator says he would have been tempted to free hit in this situation, but also notes that the available fixtures are not ideal and Spurs would be a desirable target.
Players/teams: Tottenham Hotspur (Preferred free hit target)
I think nine is also quite a valuable... worth maybe considering for people that are in a similar position to myself where they are bare bones not got any transfers to really play with. Nine could be an option. I do think the problem is though... the matchups aren't ideal. You probably want to be looking at like Spurs.
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