Seven of the planned ten fixtures will go ahead, and the remaining three will be played sometime else in the future.
The fixtures postponed include Man Utd’s clash against Leeds, Chelsea’s blockbuster match versus Liverpool and BHA vs. Crystal Palace.
Of course, ironically, the clarity has confused FPL managers more than they would have liked.
With only select matches going ahead, many FPL assets will be rendered useless this week with 0 points and teams risk falling down the ladder in their leagues.
Adding to the FPL manager’s irritation is the arrival of the international break after this gameweek.
Meaning long-term decisions made now could be affected in case of injuries or rotations post-break.
FPL managers right now!
Our tip is to play either the Wildcard or the Free Hit now and fixture-proof the team as much as possible for future gameweeks.
The Free Hit chip could be handier later when double GWs roll in, so out of the two, the wildcard is preferred.
Who to bring in?
Updated fixture difficulty ticker for GW8 – GW16
Managers can keep up to four players who are fixture-less this week, provided the other 11 in the team are guaranteed to play.
Incoming transfers should have a positive outlook for at least the next 4-5 gameweeks.
Erling Haaland continued his scoring streak against Sevilla in the CL.
If you don’t have the Norwegian yet, a wildcard can be a great opportunity to include him.
Andreas Pereira
The £4.6M-priced midfielder is a great budget option that will allow managers to utilise funds elsewhere while also including a guaranteed start in their team.
Andreas has provided two assists in the season so far.
The next seven fixtures have a maximum FDR rating of 3, meaning the player can deliver points and save money in the process.
Who to transfer out?
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mo Salah
Never thought I would see this day but the former FPL darlings are the top 2 transferred-out players this week.
Poor form, coupled with no fixture this week and difficult ones going forward means the duo can be transferred out.
This will release a lot of funds that can be reinvested elsewhere.
Not on a wildcard but sold Salah and Trent last night, FPL is a wild game ma' friends.
Having taken FPL by storm this season, the midfielder’s rising star might finally start falling.
Gross is the third-most transferred-out player.
Brighton are fixture-less this week and face Liverpool and Spurs after the break.
BHA have also lost their manager to Chelsea, meaning there could be changes in the team resulting in reduced FPL output.
Jordan Pickford
The England No. 1 suffered a thigh injury in the Merseyside derby which will keep him out for a few matches even after the international break.
Jordan Pickford suffered a thigh injury in Saturday's game.
The England international has undergone medical investigations this week and is not expected to return to action until after the next international break.
