With another round of fixtures approaching, Fantasy Premier League managers have plenty of decisions to make. Injuries have hit several popular midfielders, while a couple of players who have started the season well might not offer the same value over the coming weeks. Here are five players Id consider selling or avoiding ahead of Gameweek 8. Antoine SemenyoPrice: 8.3mOwnership: 11.1%Position: MidfielderOpponent: AVL (A), BHA (H), NFO (A)Semenyo is the easiest sell on this list, and not because his form has suddenly fallen away. The Manchester City winger damaged his knee against Ipswich last weekend and Enzo Maresca expects him to miss around eight weeks, putting a return somewhere near December. He has two goals and three assists this season, so theres no doubting what he offers when fit. The problem is leaving 8.3m tied up in a player who wont be helping your FPL side for the foreseeable future. Citys fixtures are still attractive, and Phil Foden or Rayan Cherki could offer a way back into their attack. Id move Semenyo on.Bukayo SakaPrice: 9.6mOwnership: 16.1%Position: MidfielderOpponent: EVE (H), LIV (A), HUL (H)This one hurts, especially for anyone who brought Saka in for Arsenals good run. He lasted barely 10 minutes against Bayern Munich on Wednesday before going off with a quadriceps problem, and Mikel Artetas reaction afterwards wasnt exactly reassuring. Everton at home would normally be a fixture to target, which is why I wouldnt rush into a transfer before Fridays press conference. But 9.6m is a lot to leave on the bench if the scans confirm a significant lay-off. Arsenal also visit Liverpool in Gameweek 9, so owners have a decision to make. Prepare a replacement now, but wait for the medical update.Dominik SzoboszlaiPrice: 6.8mOwnership: 18.8%Position: MidfielderOpponent: BHA (H), ARS (H), CRY (A)Szoboszlais hamstring has become a proper headache for FPL managers. After missing matches earlier this month, he returned against Brentford and lasted just 32 minutes before the same problem flared up again. Liverpool are being cautious and he missed training ahead of Sundays Brighton match. At 6.8m, theres little point keeping a midfielder if youre not confident hell even make the squad, especially with Arsenal up next in the league. He could be back sooner than some feared, so theres no need to invent a lengthy absence, but Id rather use the transfer on somebody with dependable minutes. This feels a fairly straightforward sell.Joko GvardiolPrice: 5.8mOwnership: 28.1%Position: DefenderOpponent: AVL (A), BHA (H), NFO (A)Gvardiols 41 points look respectable, but Im not sure Id be buying him at 5.8m right now. He has one goal and four assists, which has helped disguise the fact City have only kept two clean sheets so far. More worrying is the playing time: hes managed 487 minutes out of a possible 630, and Enzo Maresca has enough defensive options to keep everyone guessing. Villa away isnt the worst fixture, but Brighton follow and Id rather pay for a defender I know will start. If youve got bigger injury issues, hold him. If youre wildcarding or freeing up funds, hes someone Id consider moving on.Pascal GroPrice: 6.2mOwnership: 45.5%Position: MidfielderOpponent: LIV (A), MCI (A), BRE (H)Gro has been brilliant for managers who started with him, so this isnt about pretending his 58 points were a fluke. Three goals and four assists in seven matches is outstanding at 6.2m. The concern is whether that pace can last: his total expected goal involvements sit around three, well below the seven returns hes already produced. Brighton also face Liverpool and Manchester City away in successive Gameweeks, a pretty nasty run to buy into. With Jack Hinshelwood back, theres also the possibility Gro spends more time deeper, although that role change isnt confirmed. Id be wary of buying now and wouldnt blame owners for banking the profit. Topics Arsenal F.C. Chelsea F.C. Liverpool F.C. Manchester City F.C. Manchester United F.C. Premier League Tottenham Hotspur F.C. If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Fantasy Premier League: Foden heads list of five players you should target for Gameweek Eight Jon Fisher 23rd October, 2026 Aston Villa v Manchester City: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Jon Fisher 23rd October, 2026 Arsenal v Everton: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Jon Fisher 23rd October, 2026 Chelsea v Tottenham: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Jon Fisher 23rd October, 2026 Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes to avoid punishment after Carrick criticism Mitch Fretton 22nd October, 2026 BREAKING: Michael Carrick to remain in charge of Manchester United for Sundays game with Bournemouth Jon Fisher 22nd October, 2026
