Gameweek 9 comes with a lot of dilemmas on which player to keep, who to let go and who is the best fit for captaincy.
All this is due to injuries, suspension and players out of form. Erling Haaland has been blank for three games in a row which is a very rare occurrence for the Norwegian and this is coming after a very good start to the season having two hattricks already in less than 7 games.
Also with 10 goals in eight games he’s the highest goal scorer in the league with four goals more than the number after him.Southampton defense is the worst in the league after Wolves with a goal difference of minus twelve.
Erling Haaland is expected to have a good game this weekend against them after an impressive performance during the weekend at the UEFA Champions League.
Bukayo Saka is yet to play any minute after getting Injured during the international break. The Arsenal talisman is expected to start against Liverpool but doubt still remains that he will be benched.
Another factor to consider is the Injury and suspension crisis in Arsenal, with the Gunners captain Odegaard still out due to injury and the defense maestro Saliba suspended it is obvious that Arsenal will struggle against Arne Slot’s Liverpool.
Cole Palmer for Saka will be a better move as he plays against Newcastle, another great option will be Tothenham Captain Heung-Min Son.
Differential
This week’s differential will be Facundo Buonanotte of Leicester City. With three goals and as many assists in seven games, Facundo is in very good form and he’s got a very good fixture going forward.
FPL Gameweek 9 Captaincy
Erling Haaland still remains a very good captaincy option even after a drought of goals. He’s still trusted by many managers with the hope that he will repay their trust with loads of goals.
Another formidable captaincy option is no doubt Cole Palmer, he will play at home against Newcastle United and he’s expected to have a good return.
Buhari Azeez Olayemi
