Get ready for an exciting Fantasy Premier League strategy session! The ultimate bench boost squad is about to be revealed!
With some mouth-watering fixtures on the horizon, especially for the newly promoted clubs, it's time to unleash your Bench Boost chip and maximize your points. Over 137,000 managers have already activated this powerful chip, and you don't want to miss out on the potential gains!
The Scout's 15-Man Squad for Gameweek 8:
Goalkeeper: Martin Dubravka (£4.0m) - Burnley's No. 1 is a popular choice, with 34% of squads already owning him. His upcoming match against Leeds United could be a golden opportunity.
Defenders:
- Alphonse Areola (West Ham) £4.3m - With Nuno Espirito Santo's arrival, West Ham's defense has a new lease of life. Areola is a bargain buy for Nuno's first home match.
- Gabriel (Arsenal) £6.3m - A consistent performer, Gabriel offers multiple ways to rack up points. He's been on fire recently with goals, clean sheets, and bonus points.
- Josko Gvardiol (Man City) £5.9m - Owned by only 5% of managers, Gvardiol is a hidden gem. His recent form and an enticing fixture against Everton make him a must-have.
- Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea) £5.1m - Chalobah faces a struggling Nottingham Forest side, who have managed just one goal in their last four league matches. He's also a goal threat, with impressive shot statistics.
Midfielders:
- Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) £9.9m - Saka's penalty-taking duties and upcoming fixtures against Burnley and Sunderland make him a top pick.
- Antoine Semenyo (AFC Bournemouth) £7.9m - Semenyo leads the midfielder standings with an impressive 66 points. His shot and big chance statistics are off the charts, and he's owned by over 60% of managers for a reason.
- Mohammed Kudus (Spurs) £6.8m - Tottenham's new signing has been on fire, with goals and assists. He's a threat from set-pieces, and Villa's defense could struggle to contain him.
- Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) £6.7m - The Argentinian is expected to return from injury and face Forest. With penalty duties and a goal-scoring threat, he's a valuable asset.
- Erling Haaland (Man City) £14.5m - Haaland is the most-owned player in Fantasy, and for good reason. His shot and big chance statistics are league-leading, making him the top captain pick for Gameweek 8.
- Joao Pedro (Chelsea) £7.7m - A visit to Forest could see Pedro return to his best form. With Forest conceding a league-high 15 big chances, he's in prime position to shine.
- Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) £7.7m - Bowen's ability to accumulate bonus points makes him an attractive captaincy option. He's scored in three of the last five Gameweeks and earned maximum bonus each time.
Bench:
- Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) £4.0m - Mukiele has been a consistent performer, collecting defensive contribution points in four out of five matches. He could deliver a clean sheet against Wolves.
- Granit Xhaka (Sunderland) £5.0m - Xhaka is a midfield powerhouse, with three assists and eight defensive contribution points. He's returned four or more points in five out of seven matches, making him a reliable bench option.
- Joe Rodon (Leeds) £4.1m - Rodon could be in line for his third clean sheet of the season against Burnley. Leeds' defense has conceded only nine big chances, a joint-third best record in the league.
But here's where it gets controversial... Should you bench the promoted club players? Typically, they're kept on the bench for emergencies, but with favorable fixtures, now might be the perfect time to unleash your Bench Boost chip and reap the rewards!
And this is the part most people miss... The key to success is not just picking the right players but also understanding the fixtures and the potential for big point hauls. With the right strategy, you can dominate your mini-leagues!
So, are you ready to take on the challenge and boost your Fantasy Premier League squad? Let us know in the comments! Do you agree with this strategy, or do you have your own unique approach?
