We're here every week giving you our tips on the best Draft Premier League players to pick up ahead of Fantrax Waiver Wire processing! Acquisitions via waivers can make or break your Fantasy EPL season, so make sure you follow our Gameweek 9 recommendations to help dominate your Draft League.
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Waiver Wire Gameweek 9
Here we outline our Fantasy EPL Waiver Wire Gameweek 9 targets that have 40% rostered or below on Fantrax. These players should perform well over the upcoming period!
Curtis Jones (Ros 15%)
Prospects: Given the recent injury concern to Alexis Mac Allister, Jones was given the start on either side of the 2nd International Break and he did not disappoint! In Gameweek 8, Jones outscored his teammates with a 30 FPt haul, which comprised mainly of a goal and an assist. However, it should be noted that over the last 2 games, Jones has also scored 21.5 ghost points, tied for the most with Cody Gakpo. Although Liverpool face Arsenal in Gameweek 9, the Gunners are missing Saliba in the heart of their defence which could be a massive blow for the London opposition as well as an absolute gift for the Merseyside squad. There is no predicting what Slot might do with his midfield options, as the likes of Szoboszlai are yet to impress from a fantasy or real-life perspective. However, if you own the likes of either Szobo or Mac, then Jones could be a cheeky cuff from one of the title contending teams of this season.
Verdict: I would use a mid-tier waiver pick or 3-4 FAB to get him.
Ashley Young (Ros 22%)
Prospects: According to our Fixture Difficulty Tracker, over the next 2 gameweeks, Everton DEFs have the 4th best fixtures in the league. They host Fulham in Gameweek 9 and are away to 19th place Southampton in Gameweek 10. Managers will definitely be targeting the latter fixture but should still not be afraid to roll out an Everton defender against red-hot-Raul and his Fulham teammates. One of those possible options is Ashley Young. Despite the looming threat of a fit Patterson, Young is still starting games and scoring well. In fact, in the past 3 games, Young has been the 3rd best ghost point scorer of all the Toffee outfielders (24.5 ghost points, 8.2 ghost points per game). If you can get a piece of this Everton defence, as they slowly find their form again, then you might need to spend a few FAB for a possible DEF-2/3.
Verdict: I would use a low-tier waiver pick or 1-2 FAB to get him.
Elliot Anderson (Ros 32%)
Prospects: There was a lot of speculation and concern about who would take up the mantle of creativity for Nottingham Forest, given the temporary absence of James Ward-Prowse and Morgan Gibbs-White, with the latter being a longer layoff. However Anderson did not disappoint managers who took the punt in Gameweek 8 versus Crystal Palace. Despite only playing 77 minutes, Anderson scored 21.5 Fpts, attempting 4 shots (2 on target), 5 key passes and 6 dribbles to name a few. This haul even included a yellow card! Anderson seems a bit of a no-brainer if MGW is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, especially since Forest MIDs have the best fixtures over the next 2 gameweeks and Elliot is already projected to score 9.2 FPts according to our models. If you badly need a MID-2/3 for your roster, then splash the cash
Verdict: I would use a mid-tier waiver pick or 3-4 FAB to get him.