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Matchday eight in the Fantasy Premier League didn’t spark many lucrative rewards, with Erling Haaland and Cole Palmer failing to deliver despite their lofty transfer fees.

The former is hard to dismiss this weekend after returning to form in the Champions League with two excellent finishes against Sparta Prague.

Adding to that is the fact that many may see this weekend as the perfect opportunity to Triple Captain Haaland, with struggling Southampton the visitors to the Etihad.

But, what are some of the fantasy soccer picks that should be considered by players this weekend?

Premier League Matchday 9 Fixtures:

Fantasy Soccer Picks: Rutter to Replace Danny Welbeck

StatFantasy Information
NameGeorginio Rutter
ClubBrighton
Price5.5
Total Points31
Selected by %0.6%
Next FixtureWolves

Brighton’s match at Wolves will be regarded by many as a perfect opportunity for the Seagulls to enhance their goal difference. Danny Welbeck has been the star man for Brighton this term, scoring 50 points and being selected by over 20% of players.

However, the former England international picked up a serious looking injury last weekend, and will likely miss out at the Amex Stadium on Saturday.

Georginio Rutter has endured a mixed start to his Brighton career to this point, evident by the fact he is selected by just 0.6% of players. The former Leeds forward has still been a prominent scorer in Fantasy Premier League, scoring 31 points, which is the third-highest of any Brighton player.

Rutter’s recent form of two goals and two assists could see him handed a start through the middle this weekend, and he isn’t shy of taking shots on goal, with 16 attempts registered in the Premier League to this point.

Fantasy Soccer Picks: Sell Saka and Palmer

Bukayo Saka may be Arsenal’s highest points scorer with 54, but the England international’s latest injury setback could mean that it is worth transferring the winger.

StatFantasy Information
NameBukayo Saka
ClubArsenal
Price10.0
Total Points54
Selected by %28.7%
Next FixtureLiverpool

Saka is one of the most expensive players in the game at 10.0, and has been selected by over 28% of players. Fantasy players will be torn about whether to keep faith in the Englishman, but the run of games doesn’t get much easier for the Gunners, even when he returns from injury.

Following this weekend’s clash with Liverpool, Arsenal travel to Newcastle and Chelsea before the November international break.

StatFantasy Information
NameCole Palmer
ClubChelsea
Price10.9
Total Points69
Selected by %52%
Next FixtureNewcastle

Cole Palmer’s points haul also slowed down last weekend after a disappointing display against Chelsea. The winger remains an expensive player at 10.9, and has been lucrative for players with 69 points.

However, a tough clash against defensive-minded Newcastle this weekend will be followed with testing fixtures against Man United and Arsenal.

Fantasy Soccer Picks: Son an Interesting Captain Alternative

StatFantasy Information
NameHeung Min Son
ClubTottenham
Price9.9
Total Points41
Selected by %7.4%
Next FixtureCrystal Palace

Erling Haaland will undeniably be the standout selection for captain this weekend. But the Norwegian is no stranger to letting fantasy players down when they need him most.

Therefore, Heung Min Son could be an interesting alternative. The Tottenham captain returned to action following a minor injury against West Ham last Saturday, scoring and registering an assist.

He was eased back into action by Ange Postecoglou after playing just 70 minutes, but against one of the leakiest defenses in the Premier League, he could run riot this weekend.

Son’s upcoming fixture list is also kind, with matches against Aston Villa and Ipswich following this weekend’s showdown against Crystal Palace.

All stats from Premier League Fantasy Football.

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