🚨 Maresca gives Haaland update ✅ FPL Gameweek 8 Preview 🔥
Oct 21, 2026 · 36m
Summary
This FPL episode analyzes Game Week 8, focusing on Man City's rotation of Haaland and Foden, while advising against selling Haaland or buying O'Reilly due to injury risks. The host recommends captaincy options like Palmer or Haaland, constructs a free hit team centered on Arsenal and Chelsea, and outlines a wildcard strategy featuring Saka and Brighton players. Additionally, the discussion covers long-term planning for free hits, the value of cheap defenders like Muraremovic, and why to hold Tavernier despite losing penalties.
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Man City midweek update: O'Reilly injury and Vardio status
Man City lineup predictions: Haaland, Foden, Doku, and Njaya
Liverpool midweek review and forward options: Isak, Barcola, and others
Manzambi injury update and transfer advice
Game Week 8 Captaincy analysis: Haaland vs. Chelsea, Saka, Bruno
Mint Mobile Sponsorship Segment
Free Hit timing strategy: Game Weeks 12, 14, 16, and 19
Recommended Free Hit team for Game Week 8
Wildcard team selection: Defense, Midfield, and Forwards
Brighton analysis: Should you buy Costas or hold for GW10?
Ozempic Sponsorship Segment
Question: Should you start Gross and De Kuyper against Liverpool?
Question: Is Tavernier a buy, sell, or hold?
Question: Best defenders under 5 million and other budget picks
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