Fantasy Premier League: Five best picks for Gameweek 9

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As Gameweek 9 is just three days away, FPL managers have started scouting their best transfer for the week. For an FPL manager, this international break gives them a chance to relook their strategy going forward. Also, it gives them a chance to find a good cheap option for their squads.

There are some drawbacks as well for the international break. Many players got injured during these international matches. For an FPL manager, it is very important to be aware of such news. Because one single mistake can give a big drop to their overall rank.

As Gameweek 9 is fast approaching, let us discuss the five best picks for this week:


#5 Aleksandar Mitrovic (£6.9) - Fulham

Brighton & Hove Albion v Fulham FC - Premier League
Brighton & Hove Albion v Fulham FC - Premier League

Aleksandar Mitrovic, the Serbian striker is in a very good form this season. He has already scored 5 goals in 8 gameweeks this season. As Fulham's next match is against Cardiff, FPL managers can expect a goal-fest from the striker.

During the international break also, Aleksandar Mitrovic played for Serbia against Montenegro and scored two goals. As Cardiff is vulnerable defensively, Mitrovic's form can provide a good boost to the rank for his FPL managers.

After the match against Cardiff, Fulham will host Bournemouth and then will play against Huddersfield in an away game. Both Bournemouth and Huddersfield are known to concede goals. So, if you are looking for a move based on next 3-5 game week's fixtures, Aleksandar Mitrovic could be one of your best options.


#4 Sadio Mane (£9.9) - Liverpool

Sadio Mane
Sadio Mane

Sadio Mane is a Senegalese footballer, who plays as a winger for Liverpool and Senegal national team. He has already scored four goals this season. He has started the season with a bang of two goals in the very first gameweek against West Ham.

For past few gameweeks, he is looking somewhat out of form. But as Liverpool's upcoming fixtures are quite promising, FPL managers can expect another good round of goals from him. Liverpool's next two fixtures are against Huddersfield and Cardiff City respectively. Also, Liverpool's run of fixtures are pretty good all the way till Gameweek 16.

The only concern about him is the latest hand injury that he suffered during the international break. As per the latest report, he could be fit to play against Huddersfield, but nothing is certain as of now. So if you're looking to get him in your squad, we might get an answer in Klopp's pre-match press conference.

#3 Andrew Robertson (£6.3) - Liverpool

Andrew Robertson
Andrew Robertson

Andrew Robertson, another man from Liverpool's squad, is a Scottish footballer, who plays as a left back for Liverpool and Scottland football team. He is recently appointed as a captain of Scotland team.

He has already scored 49 FPL points with the help of two assists and five cleansheets. As Liverpool's upcoming fixtures are looking quite easy, FPL managers can expect a lot of points from him. This season, FPL managers have also given him a nickname of Bonus point magnet. He has got bonus point 4 times out of the completed 8 gameweeks.

So if you're looking for a good premium defender, he could be your best choice till gameweek 16. As his penalty area touches and attempted assist stats are also quite good, there would not be any surprise, if we see him score 1-2 goals in upcoming gameweeks.


#2 Sergio Aguero (£11.3) - Manchester City

Sergio Aguero
Sergio Aguero

Sergio "Kun" Aguero is an Argentine footballer who plays as a striker for Manchester City and Argentina national team. He has already scored a hat-trick this season. Only in the second gameweek of this season, he has scored three goals and had an assist to his name against Huddersfield.

He is in a very good form this season, having scored five goals and four assists in eight gameweeks. In Gameweek 9, Manchester City will be facing Burnley at home. As Aguero is known to score a lot of goals at Etihad Stadium, him scoring goals feels almost guaranteed. As per the recent stats, many FPL managers are giving the captain band to him for this gameweek.

#1 Mohamed Salah (£12.8) - Liverpool

Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah, the man needs no introduction in the football world. After the record-breaking season last year, Mohamed Salah is ready to roar again. He has already scored three goals and bagged two assists this season. As compared to last season, he is looking slightly off-color this time.

As Liverpool is set to play against Huddersfield and Cardiff City in next 2 gameweeks, it would give him a perfect chance to get his form back. And we all know, once he came back in form, he can break any defensive line in the football world.

Similar to Sadio Mane, the only concern for him is also the injury that he suffered during the international break. But as per recent reports, he has been declared fit to play against Huddersfield. So if someone is looking for a premium Liverpool midfielder, he could be the best option.

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Edited by Deepanshu Sharma
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