Arsenal faces a challenging match against Spurs this Sunday as they deal with the absence of key players. Following a two-week international break, the latest Fantasy Challenge emphasizes defensive success, offering double points for clean sheets.
Participants have a £30.0 million budget to assemble a five-player team, which must include two goalkeepers and three defenders.
Arsenal, known for their solid defense last season, has not experienced the same results in their recent north London derbies, which ended in a 2-2 draw and a 3-2 loss. With Declan Rice suspended and doubts surrounding Martin Odegaard’s availability, their chances of securing a clean sheet are diminished. Therefore, focusing on defenders who can also contribute offensively may be beneficial for this match. Gabriel Magalhaes, priced at £6.0 million, poses a threat on set pieces, while Spurs’ Pedro Porro, available for £5.5 million, had a notable six shots in Gameweek 3.
Later in the day, Wolves will host Newcastle. Historically, five of their last six encounters have concluded in draws. Choosing Newcastle’s starting full-backs can be unpredictable, though Fabian Schar returns from suspension priced at £5.4 million and is coming off a successful scoring season with four goals. Rayan Ait-Nouri, at £4.5 million, could be a key player to monitor if he recovers from an injury sustained in Gameweek 3 when he played as a left winger.