After a long week with no Premier League football, the managers around the world can get hooked to their devices yet against this weekend as the Premier League is back in town with yet another round of tasty fixtures. Arsenal’s trip to Anfield will surely be the most entertaining game of the week but Chelsea’s short trip to the Olympic Stadium and Everton’s visit to White Hart Lane are also expected to keep the fans glued to their screens. Manchester United, Manchester City and co have got some easier fixtures but are by no means guaranteed winners. It is not the greatest week for Fantasy Premier League managers who will have to break their heads to get in their stars. But with not much time left for the deadline, let us help you with your selection.
Here are 5 must-have players in your Fantasy Premier League team this weekend:
Sadio Mane – Liverpool (vs Arsenal):
The Senegalese winger misfired in the previous round against Leicester but has been in dangerous form for Liverpool recently. Playing at home, against a side that leaves spaces open, Mane will yet again be effective for Liverpool in this game against Arsenal and up against Nacho Monreal, he will fancy himself to trouble the Arsenal back four. Having already scored against them earlier in the season, Mane could easily earn some serious point in the FPL his weekend.
Alexis Sanchez – Arsenal (vs Liverpool):
A must have for most Premier League weeks. Alexis Sanchez was inactive in the previous round but is back in action this week. He has been in sublime form this season and is one of the top earners in the Fantasy Premier League. Playing against a weak Liverpool defence, Sanchez can help his side to a victory. Arsenal have not been in great form but Sanchez on the other hand has been unplayable and having him in the team is surely going to be productive.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic – Manchester United (v AFC Bournemouth):
The Swede scored the winner in the League Cup final for United last weekend and will yet again start in attack for the Red Devils at home against the Cherries. He is in superb form and will be the danger man on the night for the visitors. Zlatan is already a popular figure in the Fantasy Premier League and if you do not have him yet, this might be a nice time to spend on him. Playing a Bournemouth side that is not in great form, Zlatan might just have a field day at the Old Trafford this weekend.
Sergio Aguero – Manchester City (v Sunderland):
Another player who was absent in the previous round. Aguero is back in action this weekend when Pep Guardiola’s side travel to the Stadium of Light. The Argentine was on target in the FA Cup tie against Huddersfield and he will be up against one of the most brittle defenses in the league at the moment in Sunderland. He has in the past scored plenty of goals against the Black Cats and though playing away from home, he could be the man that can lift City to a victory.
Jordan Pickford – Sunderland (v Manchester City):
How can we exclude the most productive shot stopper in the FPL this season on this list? The young English shot stopper was back in action just last month and has already put in some sizzling performances for David Moyes’ side this season. Sunderland might find it hard to contain Manchester City on the night and it might be up to Pickford to keep them in the game. And if his previous performances are anything to go by, surely he will frustrate the visitors on the night and put in a strong performance.
Arsenal
Emily Fox Commits Arsenal to Championship Treble Pursuit as USWNT Defender Targets Every Available Trophy Following Consecutive PFA Recognition

Emily Fox has articulated explicit championship ambition for Arsenal, establishing the club’s comprehensive trophy pursuit philosophy requiring unwavering commitment across all available competitions.
The United States Women’s National Team defender’s unequivocal assertion that elite institutions “have to go for all of them” combined with her consecutive PFA Team of the Year recognition establishes credible foundation supporting genuine championship aspirations rather than merely aspirational rhetoric.
Arsenal’s narrow previous season defeat through draw accumulation combined with their Charlton Athletic 5-1 demolition establishes encouraging competitive foundation suggesting tactical sharpness supporting their championship objectives.
Fox’s immediate second-half impact despite not starting validates her elite status transcending purely starting lineup consideration, suggesting her availability provides meaningful tactical flexibility supporting Arsenal’s demanding fixture schedule throughout their multi-competition campaign.
Elite One-Versus-One Defending Provides Championship Foundation
Fox’s characterisation as elite one-versus-one defender combined with her ability to “surge relentlessly down the right flank” establishes complete attacking and defensive profile meriting championship-level confidence.
Her PFA recognition reflecting her dual-faceted influence across both ends of the pitch validates her significance extending beyond purely defensive responsibility, indicating genuine elite performer capable of meaningful attacking contribution supporting Arsenal’s creative requirements.
That comprehensive capability combined with her demonstrated consistency establishes credible foundation supporting Arsenal’s multi-trophy pursuit.
Draw Accumulation Represents Championship Addressable Challenge
Arsenal’s previous season single loss contrasted against their six-draw accumulation establishes quantifiable competitive adjustment requirement rather than fundamental capability deficiency. That marginal defeat suggested by draw patterns rather than defensive collapses indicates realistic trophy pursuit achievability through continued tactical consistency and draw-conversion improvement rather than requiring wholesale squad reconstruction.
This statement feels strategically important for Arsenal’s competitive trajectory. Rather than pursuing conservative single-trophy focus, Fox and Arsenal establish ambitious championship mentality demanding elite performance consistency across all available competitions. Her championship commitment combined with her demonstrated elite capability positions Arsenal favorably for sustained trophy pursuit throughout their anticipated season.
Arsenal
New UEFA Regulation Blocks Arsenal From Away Fixture Against Slavia Prague as Champions League Draw Implements Consecutive Opponent Restriction

Arsenal have discovered their comprehensive Champions League group phase opponents following yesterday’s draw, establishing their competitive schedule whilst navigating newly implemented UEFA regulation preventing consecutive away fixtures against identical opposition.
The regulation denying Arsenal’s away travel to Prague combined with Liverpool’s blocked Anfield Real Madrid fixture establishes systematic competition balance philosophy limiting repetitive home-venue matchups across three consecutive seasons, suggesting deliberate competition structure enhancement prioritising varied competitive experience.
Arsenal’s previous season 3-0 Prague demolition combined with their current away-fixture prevention establishes genuine competitive advantage preservation rather than purely administrative regulation, validating UEFA’s systematic approach toward ensuring fresh competitive challenge distribution.
That regulatory framework combined with Arsenal’s established grouping suggests meaningful competitive foundation supporting their European championship aspirations following their previous season Budapest final disappointment.
Regulation Implementation Prevents Competitive Staleness
The regulation prohibiting three-consecutive-season identical home-venue fixtures between same opposition establishes competition diversity philosophy suggesting UEFA recognises value in fresh tactical challenges across multiple seasons. That systematic approach spanning multiple elite clubs including Liverpool alongside Arsenal suggests comprehensive competition restructuring philosophy rather than arbitrarily targeting individual institutions, indicating genuine competition-wide implementation rather than selective application.
That regulation combined with Arsenal’s established grouping establishes meaningful competitive foundation supporting sustained elite challenge throughout their group phase campaign.
Arsenal’s Comprehensive Grouping Establishes Elite Championship Foundation
Arsenal’s pairing with Real Madrid home fixture combined with Bayern Munich away establishment alongside their additional elite opposition encounters (Dortmund, Lille, Napoli, Betis) establishes genuinely demanding group phase schedule requiring sustained elite performance consistency. That competitive balance combining established elite opponents (Real Madrid, Bayern) alongside ascending threats (Lille, Dortmund) suggests meaningful championship-level testing supporting their European ambitions.
This regulation feels strategically important for Arsenal’s European trajectory. Rather than viewing the Prague away-fixture prevention as disadvantageous, their comprehensive grouping combined with their Real Madrid home advantage establishes meaningful foundation supporting their championship defence objectives.
Their Budapest final disappointment combined with this season’s elevated competitive scheduling suggests genuine opportunity for meaningful European progression throughout their demanding group phase campaign.
Arsenal
Gabriel Jesus Trains Separately From Arsenal Squad as Napoli Pursue Serie A Striker Target Ahead of Transfer Window Closure

Gabriel Jesus has been training away from Arsenal’s established squad structures as negotiations continue regarding his potential Napoli departure, establishing genuine transfer uncertainty transcending purely speculative transfer gossip.
Massimiliano Allegri’s explicit preference for the Brazilian striker combined with Napoli’s continued pursuit suggests substantive engagement rather than peripheral interest, validating Jesus’ separated training status reflecting genuine transfer progression likelihood.
Jesus’ contract expiration approaching next summer establishes genuine Arsenal leverage motivating their attempted final-window cash generation, suggesting institutional recognition that current transfer opportunity represents their last meaningful financial recovery prospect. That urgency combined with his training separation indicates deliberate negotiating position rather than purely disciplinary measure, validating Mikel Arteta’s transparent communication regarding individual player management during transfer uncertainty periods.
Napoli Pursue Strategic Striker Solution Following Lukaku Departure
Romelu Lukaku’s Fenerbahçe agreement established necessary financial foundation enabling Napoli’s Jesus pursuit, suggesting systematic striker replacement philosophy supporting Allegri’s tactical requirements. That structured approach indicating Napoli’s deliberate attacking reinforcement strategy rather than reactive desperation suggests genuine championship-level investment supporting their Serie A competitive objectives.
Jesus’ reported hesitance regarding Napoli relocation combined with Napoli’s measured pursuit suggests potentially contentious negotiation requiring sustained diplomatic engagement transcending purely financial arrangement.
Arteta Maintains Transparent Player Communication Throughout Transition
Arteta’s explicit recognition of individual player circumstances combined with his emphasis upon meaningful conversation quality establishes mature management philosophy prioritising honest engagement during transfer uncertainty. His characterisation of difficult conversations as “inevitable” combined with his satisfaction regarding their substance suggests appropriate institutional handling of complex personnel situations requiring simultaneous competitive focus and individual player accommodation.
This transfer situation feels strategically important for Arsenal’s financial planning and squad management. Rather than pursuing indefinite Jesus retention despite his evident transfer interest, they facilitate realistic transfer negotiations whilst maintaining squad professionalism.
That balanced approach combined with their recognition of his contract timeline suggests pragmatic institutional decision-making supporting long-term squad sustainability throughout their upcoming competitive campaign.
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