Last updated: Gameweek 6 · October 1, 2026
Arsenal fantasy tiers
| Player | Position | Tier | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saka | MID | Elite | 14.34 points per 90, 13.26 projected, 1st of 21 |
| Ødegaard | MID | Starter | 11.57 points per 90, 9.69 projected, 2nd of 21 |
| Calafiori | DEF | Starter | 9.54 points per 90, 8.82 projected, 1st of 21 in assists |
| Gabriel | DEF | Starter | 35 clearances, 1st of 20 in squad, 8.31 points per 90 |
| Raya | GK | Starter | 3 clean sheets, 7 points per 90, 90 expected minutes |
| Rice | MID | Bench | 7 tackles (1st of 20), 75% chance of playing |
| Tzolis | MID | Bench | 2 assists, 7.63 points per 90, 72.4 expected minutes |
| Havertz | FWD | Bench | 75% chance of playing, 65.6 expected minutes only |
| White | DEF | Avoid | 47.3 expected minutes, 75% chance, groin injury |
Best Arsenal fantasy assets
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal, MID)
Saka is the clear lead asset across Arsenal for fantasy managers building their rosters. He projects 13.26 InfoSport Points in Gameweek 6, ranking first among all Arsenal players, with 14.34 points per 90 (2nd of 21 in the squad) and leading the side in expected goals with 3.22. In Gameweek 4 alone, he posted 20.42 InfoSport Points, and he has scored 3 goals across five matches with strong defensive contributions: 6 tackles and 8 clearances, blocks or interceptions, placing him 2nd of 20 in both categories.
Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal, MID)
Ødegaard ranks second in team fantasy output with 11.57 points per 90 and projects 9.69 InfoSport Points next. His expected assists lead the squad at 1.32, and his 19.28-point haul in Gameweek 3 shows explosive upside in single matches. At 19.8% FPL ownership, he is more widely held than Saka, but his consistency in playmaking and set-piece involvement make him a reliable source of value in category-scoring leagues where assists and tackles count.
Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal, DEF)
Calafiori’s 50.5% FPL ownership reflects his points-per-90 value, yet his defensive output in category-scoring leagues pushes him higher. He has 2 assists (tied for 1st of 21 in the squad), 12 clearances, blocks or interceptions (4th of 20), and 6 tackles (2nd of 20), yielding 9.54 points per 90 and 8.82 projected for Gameweek 6. Expected to play 83.2 minutes, he is Arsenal’s leading defensive option for Sleeper and Fantrax leagues where volume in recovery and ball action matters.
Set pieces and penalties
Penalties: Saka, Gyökeres, Ødegaard, Bruno G.
Corners and indirect free kicks: Rice, Saka, Tzolis, Bruno G., Madueke.
Direct free kicks: Rice, Saka, Eze, Ødegaard.
Defensive value and clean-sheet outlook
Arsenal has conceded 4 goals across five matches and holds 3 clean sheets, placing them joint-1st of 21 in the squad. Gabriel leads all outfield players with 35 clearances, blocks or interceptions—1st of 20—while Rice ranks 2nd with 18. Both are 2nd in tackles with 6 apiece (tied with four others), making them the core of Arsenal’s defensive infrastructure in category-scoring formats.
Across the next three fixtures, Arsenal face Leeds (H), Nottingham Forest (A) and Everton (H), all rated difficulty 3 on the fixture difficulty scale. This run offers a stable platform for Arsenal defenders in fantasy. Gabriel’s positioning (90 expected minutes) and Calafiori’s recovery output (83.2 expected) make both reliable starters, with Raya offering consistent save and clean-sheet upside at 7 points per 90.
Fixture outlook
Arsenal’s next six gameweeks span Leeds (H, difficulty 3), Nottingham Forest (A, difficulty 3), Everton (H, difficulty 3), Liverpool (A, difficulty 4), Hull City (H, difficulty 2), and Newcastle (A, difficulty 3). The clustered difficulty-3 fixtures offer early-month scoring opportunities, while a mid-month difficulty-4 trip to Liverpool will test defensive stability before a favourable home match against Hull in Gameweek 10.
Players to avoid
Kai Havertz: Only 65.6 expected minutes and a 75% chance of playing due to a hamstring injury limits his ceiling despite a 8.6 points-per-90 rate.
Benjamin White: Just 47.3 expected minutes, a groin injury with 75% playing probability, and 0 minutes in Gameweek 5 signal reduced role clarity. His 4.44 projected points rank 10th among Arsenal outfield players.
Jurriën Timber: Expected to play only 41.6 minutes with a 6.59 points-per-90 rate—the lowest of any Arsenal defender—leaves him a deep bench asset at best.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best Arsenal player for fantasy?
Bukayo Saka is Arsenal’s lead fantasy asset, projecting 13.26 InfoSport Points with 14.34 points per 90 (2nd of 21). He leads the squad in expected goals (3.22) and goal contributions (3 goals, 0 assists) while adding defensive volume: 6 tackles and 8 clearances, blocks or interceptions across five matches.
Who takes penalties for Arsenal?
Saka is the primary penalty taker, followed by Gyökeres, Ødegaard and Bruno G. in the secondary and tertiary order. Saka’s penalty status, combined with his 1st-place projected output (13.26 InfoSport Points), makes him the highest-ceiling option for managers seeking penalty exposure.
Are Arsenal defenders good fantasy picks?
Yes. Gabriel (35 clearances, 1st of 20), Calafiori (12 clearances, 4th of 20) and Rice (18 clearances, 2nd of 20) all offer above-average defensive volume. Arsenal hold 3 clean sheets with 4 goals conceded, and category-scoring leagues reward tackles and recovery work—Gabriel and Calafiori project 8.31 and 8.82 InfoSport Points respectively.
Bottom line
Saka and Ødegaard form the fantasy foundation for Arsenal assets in Sleeper and Fantrax, supported by Calafiori and Gabriel on the backline, where recovery and tackle output outweigh FPL scoring models. The next three fixtures (difficulty 3) provide a stable platform before a tougher Liverpool fixture in Gameweek 9, making now an ideal window to acquire and start Arsenal’s elite midfielders.
Arsenal player stats
| Player | Pos | Min | G | A | Tkl | CBI | InfoSport Points/90 | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saka | MID | 416 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 14.34 | Available |
| Ødegaard | MID | 377 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 11.57 | Available |
| Calafiori | DEF | 416 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 9.54 | Available |
| Gabriel | DEF | 450 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 35 | 8.31 | Available |
| Havertz | FWD | 437 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8.6 | Doubtful |
| Rice | MID | 411 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 18 | 8.59 | Doubtful |
| Raya | GK | 450 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 | Available |
| Tzolis | MID | 362 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7.63 | Available |
| White | DEF | 315 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 8.46 | Doubtful |
| Konsa | DEF | 281 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 7.21 | Available |
| Lewis-Skelly | MID | 271 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6.89 | Available |
| Bruno G. | MID | 123 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10.78 | Available |
| Mosquera | DEF | 168 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 8.26 | Available |
| J.Timber | DEF | 104 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6.59 | Available |
| Gyökeres | FWD | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.6 | Available |
| Zubimendi | MID | 89 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 10.44 | Available |
| Eze | MID | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.35 | Available |
| Merino | MID | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9.68 | Available |
| Dowman | MID | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.46 | Available |
| Hincapie | DEF | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.89 | Available |
| Madueke | MID | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10.4 | Available |
Season totals. CBI = clearances, blocks and interceptions combined.