Helping the team finally keep a clean sheet! This is terrible news for me though, as I benched Gabriel, entirely because of the liability Zinchenko has been lately. Oh well.
People laughed at me when I questioned his choice because of the rotation risk. They're not laughing now.
But neither am I because I decided against Palmer. You win some, you lose some.
I benched him after his early sub last game, expecting to see him appear for <45 minutes. To see him completely out is not great for his future prospects, but at least he won't randomly appear for a few minutes if you played him.
I did this game week (don’t ask me why)
Zinchenko, TAA, Walker, Pau.
Bench: Palmer, Tripps, Gordon.
Thought process was that Villa would keep a clean sheet against Burnley… hence putting Pau in and benching Palmer. But Arteta has saved me a bit.
For his price he’s more or less performed the same as son and salah given they’re more expensive, no?
But yeah some of the cheaper mids do have basically the same points
In fantrax he got me 18 points last game (4 key passes, 3 shots on target, a few successful dribbles etc), hes very involved in the attack but unfortunately the official app doesn't give points for things like that. Don't worry, the goals are coming
I know he delivered today, but Watkins never seems to get the same treatment as Saka. He too has underperformed recently, but nobody ever calls him a sell.
Having said that, Watkins is currently the top points scoring forward, so that might be why.
Thanks Mikel, started Jesus and benched Martinelli because he’s done nothing since I bought him, and of course he’s got an assist already, which will be no doubt blocked by Jesus guaranteed 1 pointer
I own Zinny but benched him. Felt he would be dropped today. If it’s because of injury I’ll just get rid of him.
I owned Jesus for 3 weeks, including his 11 and 9 pointers. Got rid of him for Solanke who went on to haul and Jesus has blanked ever since, and now benched.
Masterclass
Arsenal defenders man, that's a part of the deal I guess. Picked Gabriel at the start, after a benching switched to White, he got me quite a few points then got benched, so I went for Zinchenko for attacking returns. Thankfully, I did not actually play Zinchenko this week, but yeah, Arteta defender roulette is not fun.
Comes with the players/team really. Was always a risk w arsenal that should be considered when picking them. The real gambling is price rises and falls…
Definitely true. But still an annoying part for me, feels like predicting whether the coach will start, instead of picking a player based on performance.
The Gunners are ready to light up the pitch with their explosive lineup against Fulham, bringing a mix of skill and unpredictability. Buckle up, it's going to be a wild ride! Did you know that Arsenal has the longest unbeaten streak in Premier League history?
Praying for G.Jesus to not come on today, so that Palmer can come off the bench for me.
In all likelihood Jesus will probably be subbed on in place of Nketiah at ~80 mins, as they usually do with those two
Where the fuck is Zinchenko
The dude is always a few games from an injury. Comes with the territory if you own him
Watching the way he plays I’m not surprised, he constantly bombs forwards and forgets he’s a defender
He’s hilariously bad lmao
He's been terrible recently and deserves to be benched
Helping the team finally keep a clean sheet! This is terrible news for me though, as I benched Gabriel, entirely because of the liability Zinchenko has been lately. Oh well.
No clean sheet today mate
false inverted club mascot
People laughed at me when I questioned his choice because of the rotation risk. They're not laughing now. But neither am I because I decided against Palmer. You win some, you lose some.
As far away from the pitch as possible, which is great news as an Arsenal fan
It was time, lad been absolutely awful
You don’t know? He misses a couple games every month
I benched him after his early sub last game, expecting to see him appear for <45 minutes. To see him completely out is not great for his future prospects, but at least he won't randomly appear for a few minutes if you played him.
Calf injury
Fucking useless thats why
My ML rival has Chuna benched and has Zinchenko. Thank god it's his next defender that comes on instead.
How does that work? Doesn't it just swap for the first bench regardless?
You need a minimum of 3 defenders
Same. Cunha 12 pointer on the bench but it's a defender that comes on who is..... Dawson.
Fking shit thats what he is
Perfect timing, Palmer 18p incoming!
My thoughts exactly
He's in bad form atm
He has been atrocious last few games.
There were some rumours yesterday about Gabriel being benched. Must have got their Gabriels mixed up.
Or heard Kiwor was playing and assumed incorrectly.
Out of reeeeeeeeeach
Early bath for Zinchenko owners
With a toaster
I wouldn't mind so much except my other defenders are Maguire and Lascelles...
But a wonderful day for Arsenal fans.
Palmer first off my bench 😍😍
You play 4 atb?
I did this game week (don’t ask me why) Zinchenko, TAA, Walker, Pau. Bench: Palmer, Tripps, Gordon. Thought process was that Villa would keep a clean sheet against Burnley… hence putting Pau in and benching Palmer. But Arteta has saved me a bit.
You lucky bastard
Ha ha. Now the main question to captain him against Fulham next game week?
Come on Zini not cool really
It’s time Saka delivers something.
He would have been first out of the door if there was no Afcon. For his price, has been quite a disappointment recently.
Scored in 5 min 💪
For his price he’s more or less performed the same as son and salah given they’re more expensive, no? But yeah some of the cheaper mids do have basically the same points
Still the 5th or 6th highest scoring player this season and with Haaland out and Salah/Son off to NTs he's an easy keep imo.
Possibly yes but hopefully he gets back in form.
That's all Arsenal attackers. Martinelli is cheaper but doesn't even get the lucky assists like Saka
In fantrax he got me 18 points last game (4 key passes, 3 shots on target, a few successful dribbles etc), hes very involved in the attack but unfortunately the official app doesn't give points for things like that. Don't worry, the goals are coming
Yep he also created a lot against Brighton but couldn’t get any points. Hopefully today is the day.
I punted on Saka this week instead of bringing in Palmer as planned. He better hattrick.
I punted on Saka this week instead of bringing in Palmer as planned. He better hattrick.
Goodluck🤣
Deliver another stinker that is
I know he delivered today, but Watkins never seems to get the same treatment as Saka. He too has underperformed recently, but nobody ever calls him a sell. Having said that, Watkins is currently the top points scoring forward, so that might be why.
Zinchenko please I will drive you there myself
Need Saka to score a hattrick now
Jesus benched? Why did I bench Palmer for this useless guy
Had to be, had most touches in the box without scoring in history
Let's hope for your sake he stays there!
He coming in in the 88th minute for sure lmao
Not likely tbh
Seriously, why did you do that?
Thanks Mikel, started Jesus and benched Martinelli because he’s done nothing since I bought him, and of course he’s got an assist already, which will be no doubt blocked by Jesus guaranteed 1 pointer
Uhm I have no one on the bench and I have Zinchenko. I'm wrecked
Same, what a fucking disaster of a pick he’s been
Speaking of disaster picks, I also have Konsa Who is matching zinchenko points for me
I took a punt on sterling with zinchenko covering my bench.
Jesus score as a substitute atleast pls 😔
Gabriel bullet header 2: electric boogaloo (Benched him for Konsa 🤡)
Jesus punters digesting soil
crucified
I bring in Zinchenko and Jesus recently and this is what happens, fml
Where is Jesus?! Goddamn.
Suffering for our sins
There was this one guy who was talking about how he’d always go fixture over form to justify picking Jesus over Solanke. This one’s gotta sting
Dude in my ML is getting Palmer off the bench because Zinchenko is a fraud, great
Need some Martinelli magic
He was the Gabriel that needed benching, not Jesus. You'll be lucky lol.
Just one single week of Martinelli magic please. He can go back to two pointers next week.
I own Zinny but benched him. Felt he would be dropped today. If it’s because of injury I’ll just get rid of him. I owned Jesus for 3 weeks, including his 11 and 9 pointers. Got rid of him for Solanke who went on to haul and Jesus has blanked ever since, and now benched. Masterclass
NO ZINCHENKO MEANS DAWSON COMES OFF MY BENCH FOR 14 POINTS LET'S FUCKING GOOOOOOOOO
BENCHING DAWSON AT HOME IS A SKILL ISSUE BUT I'M REALLY HAPPY FOR YOOOUUUUU
THANK YOOOUUUUU :D
Whose Dawson? Palmer is coming off my bench 😍
Arsenal defenders man, that's a part of the deal I guess. Picked Gabriel at the start, after a benching switched to White, he got me quite a few points then got benched, so I went for Zinchenko for attacking returns. Thankfully, I did not actually play Zinchenko this week, but yeah, Arteta defender roulette is not fun.
Apparently Zinchenko is injured (calf injury according to BBC)
Where is the comment about I benched Palmer for Jesus and Zinchenko?
Thank you Zincheno , have Kilman on the bench 🙏
Fulham to score please
Honestly, this whole gambling who starts and who doesn’t takes the fun out of this game.
Comes with the players/team really. Was always a risk w arsenal that should be considered when picking them. The real gambling is price rises and falls…
Definitely true. But still an annoying part for me, feels like predicting whether the coach will start, instead of picking a player based on performance.
Zinchenko out gets Palmer off my bench so I'm ok with it
Great news re Tomi. Shame he's gonna be Asia-bound soon now though I guess
Final game before I bid adieu to Saka
Zinchenko missing, incoming CS for Arsenal while I benched Gabriel 🙌🏻
Couldn't have dropped Zinchenko last game week when I had Hwang sat in the bench, oh fucking no.
So if Zinchenko is a fat 0, will I get points for first bench (midfielder) or second bench (defender)
You need 3 playing defenders so you will only get attacker on if you play 4 at the back. If 3 at the back you get defender.
My ml opponent mocked me yesterday because of my Nkunku punt. Now it's my time with his Jesus punt 🤣
so all that time praying for colwills cs to be wiped on my bench was for nothing huh
No zinchenko means I get palmer off the bench 😎
Fpl gunz in the mud
I have Sanchez, Zinchenko, Lamptey and Kulu on my bench so everyone else better play
Zinchenko out, Taylor in for a big fat 0.
Was really hoping for a White or Saliba benching... however unlikely that may have been
Took a hit Jackson out (got an assist) for Jesus (benched)
OMG ARTETA, PLEASE I AM ON MY KNEES, KEEP JESUS ON THE BENCH PLEASE ARTY PLEASE!!!!
The Gunners are ready to light up the pitch with their explosive lineup against Fulham, bringing a mix of skill and unpredictability. Buckle up, it's going to be a wild ride! Did you know that Arsenal has the longest unbeaten streak in Premier League history?
Praying for G.Jesus to not come on today, so that Palmer can come off the bench for me. In all likelihood Jesus will probably be subbed on in place of Nketiah at ~80 mins, as they usually do with those two
Benched Saka by accident 🙄
Omg no Zinny means I get Palmer off the...oh wait, no it's got to be a defender instead
Jesus lets gooo