FPL GW9: Best Free Hit Team and Player Picks
Gameweek 9 offers an excellent opportunity for Fantasy Premier League managers to use the Free Hit chip. With strong fixtures for Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool, this lineup balances premium attackers, solid defences and value picks to maximise points ahead of GW9.
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Goalkeeper for Gameweek 9
Robert Sanchez (£4.9m)
Chelsea rank second only to Arsenal for clean-sheet probability this week. With a favourable home fixture against Sunderland, Sanchez represents strong value at just £4.9m.
Defenders to target on a Free Hit
Jurrien Timber (£5.9m)
Arsenal remain the league's best defence for expected goals conceded, and Timber continues to show attacking promise. With both defensive reliability and attacking potential, he's a solid inclusion for this week's lineup, home against Crystal Palace.
Reece James (£5.4m)
Fitness has always been the concern with James, but four consecutive league starts suggest he's back to full sharpness. With a share of set pieces and the license to attack, he is one of the most exciting short-term punts for Gameweek 9, especially given Chelsea's home fixture.
There may be more of a concer as Champions League games pile up, but until then, he seems like a lock for the XI, especially with Malo Gusto suspended.
Marcos Senesi (£5.0m)
Senesi has been one of the standout performers among defenders this season. He's already surpassed 100 defensive contributions having hit the threshold in seven of eight matches. His reliability and consistent four-point floor make him a steady and valuable pick. Home against Nottingham Forest isn't the worst matchup for a clean sheet, either.
Midfielders for GW9
Mohamed Salah (£14.4m)
While many have moved away from Salah, he remains one of the most explosive players in FPL. A favourable fixture against Brentford gives him massive upside potential, making him a perfect Free Hit inclusion for those chasing rank.
Bruno Fernandes (£8.9m)
Fernandes is on penalties, takes set pieces, and is integral to Manchester United's attack. With multiple routes to points and a strong fixture home against Brighton, he remains a premium option with both floor and ceiling potential.
Antoine Semenyo (£8.0m)
Semenyo continues to impress, ranking just behind Haaland for total FPL points. He offers secure minutes, possible penalty duties, and consistent attacking involvement, all at an affordable price.
In more difficult matchups, he'll be harder to back since he's so popular, but home against Nottingham Forest isn't one of those matchups.
Enzo Fernandez (£6.7m)
Back from injury, Enzo is expected to play in a more advanced role and may also be on penalties. Of course, this comes with risk given that Chelsea played Wednesday and Enzo wasn't in the squad in Gameweek 8 because of injury.
Forwards for Gameweek 9
Erling Haaland (£14.7m)
Haaland's consistency, penalty duties, and slate-best goalscoring odds make him the first name on any Free Hit team sheet. While he's popular, it's hard to fade him no matter the matchup at this point.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£5.5m)
Calvert-Lewin remains a nailed starter and penalty taker with an appealing fixture against a porous West Ham defence. His price and reliability make him an excellent enabling forward who allows for greater investment in midfield.
Home against West Ham is about as good as it gets for goals right now, and Calvert-Lewin is near hte top 10 in terms of goal odds for GW9.
Eli Kroupi (£4.5m)
The main beneficiary of Evanilson's injury, Kroupi stepped up with a brace last weekend and should keep his place against a leaky Forest defence. At just £4.5m, he's a budget gem who completes the attack perfectly.
Don't forget to use our Predicted Lineups page which is updated throughout the week before confirmed team news 75 minutes ahead of kickoff.
Best Gameweek 9 Free Hit Team pictured
FAQs
What is the best Free Hit team for FPL Gameweek 9?
Include Haaland, Salah, Fernandes, and a Chelsea defensive pair for the strongest balance of safety and upside.
Who should I captain in FPL GW9?
Haaland remains the top captain choice, with Salah as the leading differential.
Which teams have the best fixtures in GW9?
Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool rank highest for clean-sheet and attacking potential this week.
