{"id":571092,"date":"2020-11-04T06:36:49","date_gmt":"2020-11-04T11:36:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=571092"},"modified":"2020-11-04T06:36:49","modified_gmt":"2020-11-04T11:36:49","slug":"fantasy-premier-league-gameweek-eight-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/11\/04\/fantasy-premier-league-gameweek-eight-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"Fantasy Premier League Gameweek Eight Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fantasy Premier League gameweek Eight has an earlier cutoff than usual at 17:30 GMT on Friday. So, do not get caught out and make those changes in time.<\/p>\n<h2>Fantasy Premier League Gameweek Eight Picks<\/h2>\n<h3>Quick Tips<\/h3>\n<p>With an international break coming up after this week, one should try and keep the free transfer if possible. Injuries on International duty forced a few players out last time around as well.<\/p>\n<h3>Goalkeepers<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=7956236f,52061089&amp;search=Emiliano+Mart%C3%ADnez&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Emiliano Mart\u00ednez<\/a> takes on his former side this Monday. The Argentine will try his best to keep the Gunners at bay. He remains a great long-term pick.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/33887998\/Edouard-Mendy?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Edouard Mendy\u00a0<\/a>appears as the best keeper choice at the moment. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/chelsea\/\" target=\"_self\">Chelsea<\/a> have found defensive stability in recent times with four clean sheets in a row in all competitions. This weekend&#8217;s fixture is also favourable with struggling <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/sheffield-united-club-news-analysis-fixtures\/\" target=\"_self\">Sheffield United<\/a> travelling to Stamford bridge.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/2628fd2b\/Bernd-Leno\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bernd Leno<\/a> could be a decent choice. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/arsenal\/\" target=\"_self\">Arsenal<\/a> have the best defensive record in the league right now and their upcoming fixtures do look favourable.<\/p>\n<h3>Defenders<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/cd1acf9d\/Trent-Alexander-Arnold?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trent Alexander-Arnold<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/2e4f5f03\/Andrew-Robertson?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andrew Robertson<\/a> disappointed their FPL owners once again last week. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/liverpool\/\" target=\"_self\">Liverpool<\/a> have got a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whoscored.com\/Matches\/1508878\/Live\/Europe-Champions-League-2020-2021-Atalanta-Liverpool\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">magnificent victory<\/a> in the Champions League which might tempt FPL managers to keep them. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/manchester-city\/\" target=\"_self\">Manchester City<\/a> away is perhaps the toughest fixture though.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/f4e433d4\/Tariq-Lamptey\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tariq Lamptey<\/a> scored a controversial goal last week. The young wing-back has performed admirably this season and has a decent home fixture against <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/burnley\/\" target=\"_self\">Burnley<\/a>. However, the results have not been kind to<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/brighton-hove-albion\/\" target=\"_self\"> Brighton &amp; Hove Albion<\/a> this season and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/burnley\/\" target=\"_self\">Burnley<\/a>&#8216;s physical game might trouble them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/d2424d1b\/Ben-Chilwell?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ben Chilwell<\/a> has performed solidly for <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/chelsea\/\" target=\"_self\">Chelsea<\/a> so far this season and is perhaps the best bet from their backline. <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/ce4246f5\/Kurt-Zouma\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kurt Zouma<\/a> is also a great pick and perhaps could offer more value.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/f874dd44\/Hector-Bellerin\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">H\u00e9ctor Beller\u00edn<\/a> seems to be the best bet from <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/arsenal\/\" target=\"_self\">Arsenal<\/a>&#8216;s defence. The Spaniard looks in great form both defensively and also going forward. There is a decent chance of a clean sheet as well this week. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/b0b4fd3e\/Jack-Grealish?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack Grealish<\/a> should cause their defence some problems.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/4f974391\/Aaron-Cresswell\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aaron Cresswell<\/a> is an intriguing pick. West Ham United have favourable fixtures coming up. Their performances against the top sides certainly offer promise. However, the Hammers have not traditionally been a consistent side so putting too much trust in them is always tricky. Cresswell takes set pieces and does have great potential for assists and even goals from them so could be a smart choice.<\/p>\n<h3>Midfielders<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/92e7e919\/Son-Heung-min\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Son Heung-min<\/a> is in spectacular form this season with eight goals already, seven of which have come away from home. The South Korean should continue his rich vein of form at The Hawthorns this week. He is definitely a very strong contender for the armband this week.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/b0b4fd3e\/Jack-Grealish?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack Grealish<\/a> has performed really well so far this season. He definitely has what it takes to trouble the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/arsenal\/\" target=\"_self\">Arsenal<\/a> defence this week.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/79c84d1c\/Jarrod-Bowen\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jarrod Bowen<\/a> could be a nice differential pick to profit from West Ham United&#8217;s upcoming favourable fixtures. <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/ac05f970\/Michail-Antonio?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michail Antonio<\/a>&#8216;s absence might hamper their overall attacking play though. <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/82927de4\/Pablo-Fornals?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pablo Fornals<\/a> is also worth consideration following his recent goal against Liverpool.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/d5dd5f1f\/Pierre-Emerick-Aubameyang?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang<\/a> finally scored last week after blanking for five weeks in a row. With favourable fixtures on the horizon, can he keep producing the goods? His price makes it tough to pick him.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/6622454d\/Hakim-Ziyech\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hakim Ziyech<\/a> was brilliant last week for <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/chelsea\/\" target=\"_self\">Chelsea<\/a>. The Moroccan should do well this week but also remains a rotation risk with so many matches to be played.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/b2bc3b1f\/Wilfried-Zaha?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wilfried Zaha<\/a> struggled last week but fixtures still look decent for him. Opponents <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/leeds-united\/\" target=\"_self\">Leeds United<\/a> will look to bounce back from last week&#8217;s disappointment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/178ae8f8\/Diogo-Jota?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Diogo Jota<\/a> is in the form of his life and scored a brilliant hat-trick against Atalanta on Tuesday night. Will he get to start regularly? He is available at a very attractive price, making him a very tempting option for FPL managers.<\/p>\n<h3>Strikers<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/21a66f6a\/Harry-Kane?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harry Kane <\/a>continued his great start to the season with another goal last week. With six goals and eight assists, Kane has amassed 71 FPL points so far and stands as the joint-highest points generator in the game alongside teammate <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/92e7e919\/Son-Heung-min\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Son Heung-min<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/west-brom\/\" target=\"_self\">West Bromwich Albion<\/a> defenders will have a tough time keeping Kane out. He is perhaps the best choice for captaincy this week.<\/p>\n<p>FPL owners of <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/49fe9070\/Timo-Werner?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Timo Werner<\/a> got lucky last week as the German started despite initially being named as a substitute. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/chelsea\/\" target=\"_self\">Chelsea<\/a> had to replace <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/1bf33a9a\/Christian-Pulisic?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christian Pulisic<\/a> who got injured during warmup and <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/268df6b1\/Frank-Lampard?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Frank Lampard<\/a> turned to Werner. Will Lampard rest Werner this week though?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/93feac6e\/Patrick-Bamford?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patrick Bamford<\/a> missed some guilt-edged chances to score against <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/leicester-city\/\" target=\"_self\">Leicester City<\/a> last week in a frustrating display for his FPL owners. He is likely to get opportunities to do well this week also but will he take them?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/59e6e5bf\/Dominic-Calvert-Lewin?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dominic Calvert-Lewin<\/a> has scored eight goals so far this season. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/everton\/\" target=\"_self\">Everton<\/a> are faltering now, though, after a blistering start. Will <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/88a8eea5\/Carlo-Ancelotti?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carlo Ancelotti<\/a>&#8216;s men get back in form against <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/manchester-united\/\" target=\"_self\">Manchester United<\/a>? They will need the young English striker to perform this week.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Fantasy Premier League Gameweek Eight Captaincy Picks<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/21a66f6a\/Harry-Kane?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harry Kane\u00a0<\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/92e7e919\/Son-Heung-min\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Son Heung-Min<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Fantasy Premier League Top Picks<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/21a66f6a\/Harry-Kane?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harry Kane<\/a> (\u00a311.0)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/92e7e919\/Son-Heung-min\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Son Heung-Min<\/a> (\u00a39.6)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/49fe9070\/Timo-Werner?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Timo Werner<\/a> (\u00a39.3)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/d5dd5f1f\/Pierre-Emerick-Aubameyang?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang<\/a> (\u00a311.7)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/59e6e5bf\/Dominic-Calvert-Lewin?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dominic Calvert-Lewin\u00a0<\/a>(\u00a37.7)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/6622454d\/Hakim-Ziyech\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hakim Ziyech<\/a> (\u00a38.0)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/d2424d1b\/Ben-Chilwell?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ben Chilwell<\/a> (\u00a35.9)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/f4e433d4\/Tariq-Lamptey\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tariq Lamptey<\/a> (\u00a34.7)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/79c84d1c\/Jarrod-Bowen\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jarrod Bowen<\/a> (\u00a36.3)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/93feac6e\/Patrick-Bamford?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patrick Bamford<\/a> (\u00a36.0)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Main Photo<br \/>\n<a id=\"YH992c3nSfhxmh-PhEshNw\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.co.uk\/detail\/1283584659\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'YH992c3nSfhxmh-PhEshNw',sig:'3uGVWSQl-A8450iU6qHYywwmk79HMdbHkf1KgPlt97Y=',w:'594px',h:'378px',items:'1283584659',caption: true ,tld:'co.uk',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fantasy Premier League gameweek Eight has an earlier cutoff than usual at 17:30 GMT on Friday. So, do not get caught out and make those changes in time. Fantasy Premier League Gameweek Eight Picks Quick Tips With an international break coming up after this week, one should try and keep the free transfer if possible. 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