FPL Pod S8 Ep16: FPL Pod: Best Arsenal players to pick
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Nov 6, 2025 The conversation highlights Arsenal's impressive form and how to best strategize for FPL managers. The hosts debate whether to invest in defensive players or mix in attacking options like Saka and Rice. They discuss the impact of fixture swings while recommending key midfield picks and potential differentials. The value of players like Granit Xhaka as budget options gets a shoutout, and the panel dives into the ongoing dilemmas regarding transfers and captain choices. Risk versus certainty shapes their captaincy recommendations.
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Captaincy Regret After Saka Blank
- Sam blanked after captaining Saka and then saw Haaland score, leaving him frustrated and on 57 points.
- That personal miss shaped his caution about captaining anyone other than Haaland going forward.
Double Up On Arsenal Defence
- Double up on Arsenal defenders if you can because their defensive returns and attacking potential are delivering high points per start.
- Prioritise two Arsenal defenders over Raya as the better way to maximise upside and bonus points across weeks.
Risk Of Overloading One Team
- Packing three Arsenal players (all defenders) is risky because a single conceded goal can wipe out many points.
- Julien warns mixing midfielders like Rice or Saka with defenders may yield more consistent upside than three defenders.