In the previously draft we wrote an article as ‘Haaland+Salah draft: Can Nkunku cover Palmer?’, and in this one there was no space for Ollie Watkins (AVL, FWD, 9.0m), so that funds are used for a couple of good players who can cover the defense, midfield, and the attack.
Our previously draft: Haaland+Salah draft: Can Nkunku cover Palmer?
Arteta on Havertz and Jesus ‘chemistry’, and the ‘different’ Jesus
Pre-season: Impressive win for Arsenal, Havertz in top form, another goal from Jesus
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We would start from the beginning, as there is a change at the goalkeeper position, as there will be no Jordan Pickford (EVE, 5.0m) and Bernd Leno (FUL, 5.0m), as these two goalkeepers were used to give us a fantastic option for a rotation.
Instead of that option, we are picking another option, cheaper, with also a great possibility for a rotation, and we see that opportunity in these two.
Mark Flekken (BRE, 4.5m) / Dean Henderson (CRY, 4.5m)
We should keep Pedro Porro, Josko Gvardiol, and Harwood-Bellis in the defensive line, but it will be stronger with Gabriel Magalhaes, of course, and we add a budget defender like Ben Johnson from Ipswich, who can cover some points if it needs it. Note: Johnson started the pre-season matches for newly promoted Ipswich and has three ‘green’ fixtures in a row from GW3 till GW5, then from GW7 till GW10 there are 4 ‘green’ fixtures.
The prise of Gabriel is like it is, and we all know that, but Arsenal is impressive from the set pieces, and the Brazil international is very dangerous in those situations. Previously, we had Vitalii Mykolenko (EVE, 4.5m) and Antonee Robinson (FUL, 4.5m) as great options for a rotation, but we could not resist having Gabriel.
Pedro Porro (TOT, 5.5m), Josko Gvardiol (MCI, 6.0m), Gabriel Magalhaes (ARS, 6.0m), Ben Johnson (IPS, 4.0m), Taylor Harwood-Bellis (SOU, 4.0m)
Let’s see the midfielder options, as there must be a space for the new signing for Fulham, Emile Smith Rowe, who already scored his first goal for the new club. Experienced Fantasy Premier League managers know very well about the capacity of this player and his strong ability to score goals. Then, in the absence of Ollie Watkins (AVL, FWD, 9.0 m) in our attack, we added his teammate Morgan Rogers, who was phenomenal in the pre-season friendly matches for Aston Villa. His performance and his position are very promising from a Fantasy Premier League aspect of view.
We kept Mohamed Salah, Christopher Nkunku, and Callum Hudson-Odoi in their positions.
Mohamed Salah (LIV, 12.5m), Christopher Nkunku (CHE, 6.5m), Emile Smith Rowe (FUL, 5.5m), Callum Hudson-Odoi (NFO, 5.5m), Morgan Rogers (AVL, 5.0m)
The very big dilemma in the attack of this team should be Ollie Watkins (AVL, FWD, 9.0m), for now, we are recommending Gabriel Jesus (ARS, 7.0m), who is so ‘different’ in the pre-season for Arsenal, as per the words from the head coach, Mikel Arteta. We see that the Brazil international has scored two goals, and he seems so strong, with great shape and energy, so we should give him a chance in this team, especially for the first couple of game weeks.
In the attack, we keept Erling Haaland and Alexander Isak.
Erling Haaland (MCI, 15.0 m), Gabriel Jesus (ARS, 7.0 m), Alexander Isak (NEW, 8.5 m)
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