Which Three Gunners Picks to Select v Wolverhampton? Fantasy Premier League Squad of the Gameweek

One big decision in this FPL lineup of the gameweek involves opt for zero Manchester City assets - and yes, that includes Haaland!

The funds is needed to go all-in on Arsenal players as they face at home among the poorest sides in Premier League history.

It's true, City scored a total of five times on their last away trip, but now they face Palace, who have the second-strongest defence in the league for goals allowed and fourth-best in terms of xGC.

And Arsenal hosting Wolves is the type of encounter you need to exploit - the top side in the division against one devoid of form, quality and confidence.

This squad of the week is chosen based on current prices to fit within a £100m budget, as if you were playing a Free Hit.

How did The Previous Lineup Do?

No captain return but high hauls from Bruno Fernandes (18), Dias (14), Foden (twelve) and Tarkowski (9), along with a lucky 16-point Dewsbury-Hall substitute appearance produced a monster 83 points total. Success!

FPL Squad of the Gameweek for Gameweek 16

Goalkeeper & Defenders

Robin Roefs, Sunderland, keeper, £4.7m - Newcastle (home)

This long-awaited Tyne-Wear derby in the Premier League for eight years is set to be noisy, passionate, feisty - and it might be one of those games that is all drama but minimal clear chances.

A scenario that would make Roefs, ranked third in the FPL goalkeeper standings, a good option.

Ben White, the Gunners, £5.2m - Wolves (h)

An Gunners defensive asset is a must this week. Wolves have one goal scored away from home this season and a single goal in their past six fixtures.

White is a fantastic attacking option when he is given his opportunity. He started the last two at full-back, registered a 14-point return against the Bees and tops the charts in that time among Arsenal defenders with two key passes, two shots in the box and an expected goal involvement of 0.7.

Cucurella, Chelsea, £6.2m - Everton (home)

Everton are unpredictable so this selection is focused more on the Blues'defensive solidity and Cucurella upside.

The London club have the fourth-strongest defensive record while he has created more opportunities (nineteen) than any other defender in the division.

And he hasn't scored yet, having netted five goals the previous campaign.

Dalot, Manchester United, £4.4m - the Cherries (home)

You shouldn't have high expectations for a United shutout - they have one all season - but Bournemouthscoring have slowed down in the past two games.

Crucially, Dalot has been occupying some incredibly attacking positions as left wing-back in the last three fixtures.

During that spell he's taken 4 shots, two clear opportunities, a goal and one assist. He also missed a great opportunity at Wolverhampton on Monday as well.

Midfield Picks

Bukayo Saka (captain), the Gunners, £10.2m - Wolverhampton (h)

This fixture against Wolverhampton is too juicy to ignore and that makes Saka, Arsenalbest attacking player essential.

Little statistical analysis needed to support this pick. Manchester United had 27 shots at Wolves on Monday night, scored 4 and could have had double that.

The Gunners will be keen to attack.

Rice, Arsenal, £7.1m - Wolves (home)

Just a single point behind Fernandes in the FPL midfielder standings, Declan Rice is so reliable for the Gunners.

More advanced this term, he's created more chances than any Gunners teammate (twenty-seven) and has five assists to his name.

He's also the most reliable for minutes as the manager might view this fixture as a chance to rest his players.

Bruno Fernandes, United, £9m - Bournemouth (h)

Fernandes may have replaced Semenyo as the essential Fantasy Premier League midfield asset.

Match-up proof, always a candidate for defensive bonus points and with several ways to points.

Cole Palmer, Chelsea, £10.3m - the Toffees (home)

This gameweek's punt, Palmer has his first full ninety minutes since returning after a long injury and we are aware what an high-scoring FPL asset he can be.

You get the feeling that, as soon as he has one good game, fantasy coaches will be rushing to sign him up.

He missed the Blues'European loss at the Italian side, but that was the club easing him back carefully so he should be well-rested for the Toffees.

Dango Ouattara, the Bees, £6m - Leeds (home)

Leeds United come into this game off the back of two strong home performances against the Blues and Liverpool, but on the road they have let in three goals for every one they've scored.

This is probably Ouattara last match before heading to the AFCON.

He's been superb for Brentford this term, and has 5 attacking returns in his past 3 home matches.

Attack

Igor Thiago, the Bees, £6.9m - Leeds (home)

It's been a frustrating last few weeks for Thiago FPL managers, with just 3 FPL points in two matches.

However, he's the second-highest top scorer in the league and has seven strikes in seven fixtures at home. He's the prime forward option for this round and, with a kind run of games, you can set and forget up until the end of January at least.

Hugo Ekitike, the Reds, £8.4m - Brighton (h)

It is expected that Arne Slot continues to start with the promising striker, after his brace haul at Leeds.

He performed well at the beginning of the campaign and you can't help but think what he would have done had Alexander Isak not arrived and challenged him for playing time at centre-forward.

Subs' Bench

  • Martin Dubravka, the Clarets, £4m - the Cottagers ({h|home
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