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Rooney And Lukaku’s Prospects Look Good, Think About Poor Man’s Ozil And Jääskeläinen – Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 5 Preview
The season is in full gear now with all the teams settled and aware of what sort of a starting eleven they want. This has made the life of the Fantasy Premier League managers a bit easier as they know exactly which players to employ in their team and which players to avoid. Gameweek 5 will boast of one of the biggest games of the Premier League, the Manchester derby. With Wayne Rooney back and the team performing well, the psychological advantage would be with the red half of Manchester. We will now take a look at some important factors that could prove decisive this Gameweek.
Christian Eriksen
Christian Eriksen looks a bright prospect – Spurs have got a very deep midfield line up, with many players fighting among themselves for a starting berth. But among them one player who has impressed the most is Christian Eriksen, who was transferred to the London side from Ajax this summer. Eriksen has a record of making brilliant assists and it looks like he has carried that form forward to Spurs. He has already made an assist in his very first game for the Spurs against Norwich and scored another goal in their midweek Europa League game. At £8.1m, Erkisen can be the poor man’s Ozil and continue providing points to his owners.
Romelu Lukaku
It’s time to get Lukaku in- It was understood at the beginning of this season that Lukaku would be the main striker for Chelsea. But then Jose Mourinho decided otherwise and sent him on a loan spell to Everton on the transfer deadline day. Those who had taken Lukaku had been disappointed till now, with his lack of game time and thus many had put him out of the team. But it seems now that Everton have got a rhythm about themselves and with a decent fixture at hand, it would be wise to spend £7.4m for Lukaku at the earliest, before his price soars.
Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney back to where he belongs- At last it seems that the ice has melted between Rooney and Moyes and the manager has now made the decision to play him upfront. Rooney made a stunning comeback the previous weekend to score a brilliant goal against Crystal Palace. He then added two more goals to his name in the Champions League match held midweek. All these points to the direction that Rooney will now be given a striker’s role although it is hard to contemplate that he will be exceeding Van Persie with the number of goals. But his price of £10.5m makes him a lucrative prospect for now.
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Other possible additions you can think about:
Newcastle’s Loic Remy, West Ham’s Jussi Jääskeläinen (3 clean sheets from 4 league games doesn’t look bad for a £5.5 million valued keeper) while Mignolet if you have already is also a sensible choice. Spurs defender Jan Vertonghen – mainly for managers who have Zabaleta or Evra in their team.
Soccersouls Predicted XI – Jääskeläinen; Coleman, Ivanovic, José Enrique; Barkley, Ben Arfa, Oscar, Ramsey, Eriksen; Rooney, Lukaku, Sturridge
Arsenal host Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday in what could prove decisive for the Gunners’ Premier League title ambitions. Arsenal sit top of the table with 61 points from 28 matches, five points clear of Manchester City, who still have a game in hand, while Chelsea occupy 7th with 45 points after being held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Burnley at Stamford Bridge last weekend.
This represents a huge opportunity for Mikel Arteta’s side to put further distance between themselves and the chasing pack before facing Brighton away on Wednesday. Chelsea arrive at the Emirates in patchy form under Liam Rosenior, who has won just two of his eight league matches since replacing Enzo Maresca in January despite an encouraging start to his tenure.
Kick-off: 4:30 GMT, Sunday, March 1, 2026
Venue: Emirates Stadium
TV: Sky Sports
Kai Havertz Returns to Haunt Former Club
Mikel Arteta confirmed on Friday that Kai Havertz will train on Saturday ahead of the Chelsea clash, giving the German a chance to feature against his former employers. Havertz has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since early February, but scored the winner in Arsenal’s 1-0 Carabao Cup semi final victory over Chelsea earlier this month.
The 26 year old has endured a nightmare campaign with injuries limiting him to just 158 Premier League minutes this season, though he has still managed two goals and two assists when available. Viktor Gyokeres has flourished in Havertz’s absence, scoring twice in the 4-1 North London Derby demolition of Tottenham last weekend.
Rosenior Yet to Face Top Six Opposition
Liam Rosenior faces his first test against a top six side in the league since taking charge of Chelsea, having only faced teams sitting 7th or lower during his opening eight matches. His winning run needs proper context, given the quality of opposition, with recent dropped points against Leeds and Burnley at Stamford Bridge exposing serious vulnerabilities.
Arteta has beaten Rosenior twice already this season in the two legged Carabao Cup semi final, and the Spanish manager will fancy his chances of completing a treble over the Chelsea boss. Bukayo Saka should be fit despite limping off late against Spurs, while Ben White remains doubtful with a niggle.
Predicted Lineups: Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Rice, Zubimendi, Odegaard; Saka, Gyokeres, Eze
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Disasi, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Mudryk; Jackson
Also read: Kai Havertz Injury Update: Real Timeline and Medical Details Revealed!
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Update Given Following Arsenal Injury Scare as Olivia Smith Discharged From Hospital After Being Stretchered Off During FA Cup Win Over Bristol City
Arsenal star Olivia Smith has been discharged from hospital after being stretchered off the field during their Women’s FA Cup game against Bristol City. The forward, who joined the Gunners in the summer, played just under an hour before being forced off with pictures showing a neck brace around the 21 year old at Meadow Park.
This was a worrying moment for Arsenal supporters watching on Sunday afternoon. The Canadian international went down, receiving lengthy treatment before being taken off on a stretcher as a precaution. Thankfully, the injury appears to be far less serious than initially feared.
Left Hospital Yesterday Evening
According to Arsenal reporter Tim Stillman, Olivia Smith left the hospital yesterday evening after tests were run and will return to be assessed this week ahead of the March international break. This is brilliant news for Arsenal, who cannot afford to lose Smith for any length of time, given her importance to the team.
It is believed that her involvement with Canada is still up in the air, with the Canucks facing a triple header of friendlies against Colombia, Argentina, and the United States over the coming two weeks. Arsenal’s next match sees them face London City Lionesses in mid March.
Big Boost for Champions League Hopes
With no video available for Arsenal’s cup game against Bristol City, there was huge concern surrounding Smith’s condition for those unable to attend the game at Meadow Park. Thankfully, what seemed initially to be a severe injury has turned out to be a fairly minor incident.
While Stina Blackstenius and Alessia Russo are both more than capable options to lead the line, it has been Smith who has been Renee Slegers’ favoured choice and proven to be a brilliant signing since her arrival from Liverpool. Having Smith likely available for both legs of the Chelsea Champions League quarter final is a massive boost for Arsenal’s hopes of retaining their European crown.
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Arsenal Star Named WSL Player of the Month for January as Midfielder Continues Outstanding Form Following 400th Appearance Milestone
Kim Little has been named January’s Barclays Women’s Super League Player of the Month, recognition that follows her 400th appearance for Arsenal. The captain has made an outstanding start to 2026, completing every minute in the WSL and helping secure two clean sheets and four points from fixtures against Manchester United and Chelsea.
Little drove the midfield against United in the 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium and was again pivotal in the disciplined defensive display at Stamford Bridge that delivered that historic 2-0 win over the Blues. This is absolutely deserved recognition for one of Arsenal’s most influential players, who continues to perform at the highest level despite being 35 years old.
400th Appearance Came in Belgium
Little’s landmark 400th appearance came in Belgium as Arsenal won 4-0 at OH Leuven to close in on a Champions League London derby with Chelsea. The Scottish playmaker came on as a second half substitute in the 82nd minute, replacing Olivia Smith, to reach 400 appearances.
This achievement is even more notable given the time she spent playing in the USA and Australia during her career. Little has become one of the defining figures of the modern Arsenal era, establishing herself as an absolute legend at the club.
Chelsea Awaits in Champions League Quarterfinals
Provided nothing dramatic unfolds at Meadow Park next week, Chelsea awaits in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Arsenal hold a commanding 4-0 advantage from the first leg and are overwhelming favorites to progress to a mouth watering London derby in the last eight.
Little will be central to Arsenal’s hopes of defending their Champions League crown, with the midfielder’s experience and leadership qualities proving invaluable during the knockout stages of major competitions. Her consistent performances continue to set the standard for everyone around her.
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