Gameweek 9 offers few standout heavyweight clashes, which can make it an ideal week for FPL managers hunting steady returns. Below are considered selections drawn from the current form and fixtures ahead of the Oct. 24 deadline.<\/p>\n
Goalkeepers: David Raya (\u00a35.7m) is highlighted for clean sheet potential after conceding just three times in all competitions this season and is described as a set-and-forget option. Nick Pope (\u00a35.2m) sits as FPL\u2019s second-highest scoring goalkeeper through the opening eight rounds and has kept three clean sheets in his last four matches in all competitions, with Newcastle hosting Fulham on Saturday. Robert S\u00e1nchez (\u00a34.9m) is the cheaper alternative; he will be aiming for a shutout at home to Sunderland, who have scored in only one of their four away games.<\/p>\n
Defenders: Marc Cucurella (\u00a36.1m) offers attacking and defensive upside, having delivered 15 points across his past two matches and creating 11 chances for Chelsea this term. Gabriel (\u00a36.4m) is the leading defensive candidate, having provided more points than any other defender this term and 45 in his last five Premier League matches. Marcos Senesi (\u00a35.0m) is the obvious Bournemouth route into defence at home to Nottingham Forest, with 48 points this term. Dan Burn (\u00a35.1m), Kieran Trippier (\u00a35.0m) and Joe Rodon (\u00a34.1m) are also noted as solid defensive choices.<\/p>\n
Midfield and attack: Antoine Semenyo (\u00a38.1m) has outscored other midfielders by 24 points and is a must-have at home to Forest, having produced five-plus points in all his home games. Declan Rice (\u00a36.6m) could benefit from Arsenal\u2019s set-piece threat at home to Palace. Bukayo Saka (\u00a310.0m) remains a reliable long-term option despite fitness setbacks.<\/p>\n
Forwards: Erling Haaland (\u00a314.7m) remains a must-have after 11 goals in eight league games and is primed to score as Manchester City visit Aston Villa. Cody Gakpo (\u00a37.5m) has scored in his past five matches for club and country and faces Brentford. Igor Thiago (\u00a36.1m) is a budget gamble after five league goals in eight matches.<\/p>\n
Reminder: The Gameweek 9 deadline is 6:30 p.m. BST (1:30 p.m. ET, 10:30 a.m. PT) on Oct. 24.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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