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Transfer window

It’s been a quiet transfer window. The only two notable new signings in the Premier League worth discussing are:

• Omar Marmoush (MCI) Locked for this GW. We'll try to get him next week. He’s had an incredible season with 15 goals and 9 assists in 17 Bundesliga games.
• Donyell Malen (AVL) Not the best season so far, but he scored 13 goals last season for Dortmund, which is decent. Versatile across attacking positions and he has scored far too many goal against me in FC25 Ultimate Team!

As for the other two City defenders, Reis and Kusanov, both are young talents but not options yet. We’ll need to see Pep’s plan before moving for them. City’s defense isn’t as solid as it used to be, so it's not the time to gamble.

Next week is a double game week for Liverpool and Everton.

• Don’t be put off by Everton facing Liverpool—they also have Leicester at home, so anything earned in the Liverpool game is a bonus. The double players almost starts with an assist and got 90min upside.
• If possible, stash an Everton player on your bench for this week. They’re showing promise under the "new" manager. “Moyes effect” after scoring three goals against Spurs last week.

Goalkeepers

Kinsky (TOT) - Leicester
Spurs clean sheet is never likely but they are facing the worst team in the league at home. If you need a keeper, he’s an option.

Defenders

Ben White (ARS) - NOPE
He’s reportedly back in training. Arsenal really needs him, as the Partey-at-right-back experiment hasn’t worked. If you can afford to, pick him up and bench him for a couple of games. Top defenders like him are rare finds.

Matthew Cash (AVL) - West Ham
Villa’s defense has underwhelmed this season with only three clean sheets. However, West Ham has also struggle even more. Cash or Digne could be solid picks for this fixture.

Pervis Estupiñán (BRI) - Everton
Brighton got back on track last week with a win over Man United. Estupiñán remains a good choice, especially at home against Everton. While Everton showed some attacking intent under their new manager, their inconsistency in front of goal still looms large.

Mitchell/Muñoz (CRY) - Brentford
Is Palace still underrated? they’ve only lost once in their last 11 games. Brentford poses a challenge, but Palace’s solid form and upcoming fixtures make their defenders appealing.

Midfielders

Harry Wilson (FUL) - Man United
Maybe still available? He’s in excellent form with 2 goals and 2 assists in his last 5 games. Fulham has scored twice in five straight matches and faces a potentially weakened United defense with three players flagged atm.

Dango Ouattara (BOU) - Forest
Another one who have been overlooked. He’s playing up front for Bournemouth and has a favorable fixture run after this game. Even against Forest, Bournemouth should find opportunities.

Dominik Szoboszlai (LIV) - Ipswich
With Curtis Jones flagged, we should see the usual Gravenberch-Mac Allister-Szoboszlai midfield this game. Liverpool have started winning again and this game they should win comfortably. Next week’s double against Bournemouth and Everton adds to Szoboszlai’s appeal.

Bruno Guimarães/Joelinton (NEW) - Southampton
Newcastle should bounce back quickly after last week’s shock loss to Bournemouth. Bruno is the slightly better option if you’re choosing between the two. Southampton have been hopeless and looks set for relegation.

Yankuba Minteh (BRI) - Everton
After a slow start, Minteh put in a motm (imo) performance in Brighton’s win over Man United last week. He’s likely to start again because of that, giving him a chance to build momentum.

Strikers

Richarlison (TOT) - Leicester
Finally, another option! With Solanke and Johnson unavailable, Richarlison should start. He’s up against the league’s worst team, so even Spurs should manage a result here.

Good luck!