Gameweek 9 Wildcard – Big Man Bakar’s Essential Players to Own

With several teams showing clear trends in both form and fixtures, Gameweek 9 provides Fantasy Premier League managers with the opportunity to refresh their squads and gain an edge. Whether you are chasing lost ground or looking to consolidate a strong start, these five players stand out as essential picks for a successful Wildcard draft.

5 Essential Players For a Gameweek 9 Wildcard:

Martin Dubravka (£4.0m)

At just £4.0m, Dubravka is the cheapest playing goalkeeper in the game and offers outstanding value. His inclusion allows managers to allocate more funds to outfield positions while still providing a steady source of save points. For Wildcard managers, he is the perfect budget enabler.

Gabriel (£6.4m)

Arsenal’s defence continues to rank among the best in the league for expected goals conceded. Gabriel remains the standout choice, offering security of starts and significant threat from set pieces. Clean sheets and attacking potential make him a dependable long-term selection.

Bruno Fernandes (£8.9m)

Bruno remains one of the most complete FPL assets. He takes penalties, delivers set pieces, plays the full 90 minutes, and can occasionally benefit from defensive contributions. His reliability and good run of fixtures make him an excellent midfield anchor.

Jean-Philippe Mateta (£7.6m)

Mateta ranks second only to Haaland for non-penalty expected goal involvement this season. The Crystal Palace forward is in excellent form and plays for a Palace team that is leading the charts for non-penalty xG. With strong fixtures from next week, he looks like one of the best mid-priced forwards available.

Erling Haaland (£14.7m)

Haaland remains essential. His explosive potential, penalty duties, and remarkable consistency make him the foundation of every squad.

 

 

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