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🚨 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.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Mint Mobile, Ozempic, and Citizens Bank 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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