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Get your FPL questions in to our expert Holly Shand

  1. Postpublished at 15:52 BST 12 September

    Craig Nelson
    BBC Sport reporter

    With credential like that, Holly Shand clearly knows her stuff.

    Your questions have already been flying in, so let's get into those now.

    And don't forget, it's easy to get in touch to quiz Holly - just use the Get Involved tab at the top of this page.

    Right, let's go...

  2. Who is our expert this week?published at 15:50 BST 12 September

    Holly Shand
    FPL expert and two-time top 10k finisher

    Holly Shand is an FPL content creator and pundit, with two top 10k finishes in 11 seasons of playing Fantasy Premier League.

    She is an official Fantasy Premier League pundit and an ambassador for the Fantasy Football Hub.

    Holly has 91k followers on X and runs a YouTube channel with 41k subscribers.

    She is a regular panellist on fantasy football for Sky Sports and also a contributor for The Athletic.

  3. Postpublished at 15:49 BST 12 September

    Craig Nelson
    BBC Sport reporter

    OK, so if, like me, you have been left with more questions than answers then this seems like the ideal time to turn to a bona fide FPL expert...

  4. Captain Salah - BBC Sport Team of the Weekpublished at 15:48 BST 12 September

    Thomas Woods
    BBC Sport FPL writer, best finish 9,100th

    SalahImage source, Getty Images

    I've got long-term concerns about whether Mo Salah will be worth the investment, with the arrival of Alexander Isak and a slow-ish start to the season.

    But after Slot confirmed the Swede is unlikely to play 90 minutes until he reaches full match fitness, Salah seems a safe choice against a leaky Burnley defence.

  5. Postpublished at 15:47 BST 12 September

    Craig Nelson
    BBC Sport reporter

    The eagle-eyed amongst you will have spotted that Thomas Woods has gone for Liverpool talisman Mohammed Salah as captain.

    Why, I hear you ask.

    I will let Thomas explain...

  6. BBC Sport - Team of the Weekpublished at 15:45 BST 12 September

    Thomas Woods
    BBC Sport FPL writer, best finish 9,100th

    Team of the Week

    The trickiest game to predict this week is the Manchester derby. City are favourites but haven't beaten United since March 2024 and have scored just three times in the past four meetings.

    So that - and City's form - puts me off Erling Haaland in Gameweek 4's Fantasy Premier League team of the week.

    That could easily backfire but instead I've gone with a team packed with players against the promoted teams and early-season whipping boys Wolves.

    Team total: £97.9m

    The team of the week is selected based on current FPL prices to fit within a £100m budget, as if you were playing a Free Hit. NB. This team was selected before news of Yoane Wissa's injury.

  7. Postpublished at 15:44 BST 12 September

    Craig Nelson
    BBC Sport reporter

    Need a bit of inspiration?

    BBC Sport's Thomas Woods has picked his team of the week.

    Check it out and let your creative juices flow...

  8. What is this week's FPL transfer deadline?published at 15:42 BST 12 September

    It's time to figure out what you've learnt from the opening three gameweeks and apply that to a brand new set of fixtures.

    Of course, plenty of transfers got over the line since the last round of Premier League fixtures but don't worry, we are on hand to help you navigate the ins and outs now the window has slammed shut.

    Just as a reminder, with Arsenal hosting Nottingham Forest on Saturday lunchtime, the deadline for selections is 11.00 GMT on Saturday.

    Best get those thinking caps on.

    Arteta and AngeImage source, Getty Images
  9. This weekend's fixturespublished at 15:40 BST 12 September

    All kick-off times are BST

    Here's a reminder of the head-to-heads in Gameweek 4:

    Saturday

    • Arsenal v Nottingham Forest (12:30)
    • Bournemouth v Brighton (15:00)
    • Crystal Palace v Sunderland (15:00)
    • Everton v Aston Villa (15:00)
    • Fulham v Leeds (15:00)
    • Newcastle v Wolves (15:00)
    • West Ham v Tottenham (17:30)
    • Brentford v Chelsea (20:00)

    Sunday

    • Burnley v Liverpool (14:00)
    • Manchester City v Manchester United (16:30)

    Guardiola and AmorimImage source, Getty Images
  10. Absences and doubtspublished at 15:37 BST 12 September

    Premier League

    Arsenal v Nottingham Forest

    Players out: Arsenal - Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus

    Doubts: Arsenal - William Saliba, Ben White

    Bournemouth v Brighton

    Players out: Bournemouth - Adam Smith

    Doubts: Bournemouth - Lewis Cook

    Crystal Palace v Sunderland

    Players out: Crystal Palace - Adam Wharton, Ismaila Sarr, Eddie Nketiah; Sunderland - Romain Mundle

    Doubts: Sunderland - Dan Ballard

    Everton v Aston Villa

    Players out: Aston Villa - Ross Barkley

    Doubts: Everton - Iliman Ndiaye, Vitalii Mykolenko; Aston Villa - Jadon Sancho, Victor Lindelof, Andres Garcia, Boubacar Kamara, Amadou Onana

    Fulham v Leeds

    Players out: Leeds - Lucas Perri

    Doubts: Leeds - Ao Tanaka, Ethan Ampadu, Lukas Nmecha, Joel Piroe

    Newcastle v Wolves

    Players out: Newcastle - Yoanne Wissa, Jacob Ramsey; Wolves - Jorgen Strand Larsen

    Doubts:

    West Ham v Tottenham

    Players out: Tottenham - Dominic Solanke

    Doubts:

    Brentford v Chelsea

    Players out: Chelsea - Liam Delap, Levi Colwill, Dario Essugo; Brentford - Paris Maghoma, Gustavo Nunes

    Doubts: Chelsea - Cole Palmer, Romeo Lavia, Benoit Badiashile

    Burnley v Liverpool

    Players out: Liverpool - Curtis Jones

    Doubts:

    Man City v Man Utd

    Players out: Man City - Omar Marmoush, Rayan Cherki; Man Utd - Mason Mount, Matheus Cunha, Diogo Dalot

    Doubts: Man City - John Stones

  11. Key considerations for Gameweek 4published at 15:35 BST 12 September

    • Which late signings in the summer transfer window will play?
    • The £125m question is whether Liverpool boss Arne Slot will play Alexander Isak?
    • Which injury doubts will make a surprise return?
    • As mentioned, Mikel Arteta threw in a curveball when he reported the "good news" about William Saliba, but was it just a bluff?
    • Which injury doubts are worth a punt and who are just too risky and should be avoided?

    Coming up is a full rundown of the definite absentees and the pesky "grey areas" - injury doubts.

  12. get involved

    Get Involved - Your FPL questions for expert Holly Shandpublished at 15:31 BST 12 September

    Click 'Get Involved' at the top of this page to have your say

    Craig Nelson
    BBC Sport reporter

    With that in mind, please get in touch with all of your FPL questions for this week's expert Holly Shand.

    We'd love to hear from you, particularly about how your squad has changed following the international break, as well as the topics you need advice on for Gameweek 4.

    Just use the Get Involved tab at the top of this page.

  13. Welcome back to our weekly FPL livepublished at 15:29 BST 12 September

    So let's get into that FPL debate...

    Summer might be over but so is the international break and that marks the return of both the Premier League and Fantasy Football.

    From now until 17.00 BST we'll be bringing you all the information you need ahead of the fourth Premier League gameweek of the season - and how that impacts your picks.

    We'll address the biggest issues of the week, let you know who to pick and who to avoid, and put your questions to Holly Shand, our resident FPL expert.

  14. Arsenal's centre-back richespublished at 15:28 BST 12 September

    Arsenal v Nottm Forest (Sat, 12:30 BST)

    Cristhian Mosquera and GabrielImage source, Getty Images

    Picking an Arsenal defender is pretty much a must these days for FPL managers - the defence is that solid.

    It's not that long ago that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta saw a title challenge crumble after William Saliba sustained a late-season injury that saw him miss the run-in.

    Results tailed off after the rock-solid centre-back pairing of Saliba and Gabriel was broken.

    Arteta has spent the intervening period steadily bolstering his defence and now boasts an embarrassment of riches in defence, meaning that while the team would still miss Saliba they could now potentially cope better with his absence.

    Arsenal signed 21-year-old Spain centre-back Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia in the summer, who slotted in when Saliba limped off against Liverpool, as well as Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen.

    The Gunners also have Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber playing as full-backs who could both fill in in the centre of defence, while Ben White has played at centre-back in the past.

  15. From 'worried' to 'good news' - is Saliba set for surprise return?published at 15:27 BST 12 September

    Arsenal v Nottm Forest (Sat, 12:30 BST)

    We finish our round-up of today's news conferences with a warning from Mikel Arteta for all FPL managers.

    The Arsenal boss said he was "worried" about William Saliba after the France centre-back limped off in the fifth minute of their 1-0 defeat at Liverpool last month, but could he be back in contention?

    Saliba, 24, was ruled out of France duty over the international break with an ankle injury and was not expected to be available to play against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

    After that defeat at Anfield, Arteta explained how Saliba's injured happened: "He twisted his ankle during the warm-up, and he came in and he said he believed that he could carry on and play but he strayed away in the first two actions."

    On whether he was concerned, the Arsenal boss added: "I am because you cannot play a game of that stature. After you try, that means that there is something wrong."

    However, fast forward two weeks and Arteta said he had "very good news" about the key defender's availability.

    According to the Spaniard, Saliba has trained and given him a "decision to make".

    William SalibaImage source, Getty Images
  16. 'We'll do everything we can to get Pickford's resigned'published at 15:25 BST 12 September

    Everton v Aston Villa (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Everton

    A final word from David Moyes on contract talks with Jordan Pickford: "He is a really good age for a goalkeeper. He’s the main goalkeeper for England and he’s done brilliantly well over the years here and I’ve no doubt we’ll do everything we can to get Jordan resigned."

  17. 'It's just the start for Grealish'published at 15:23 BST 12 September

    Everton v Aston Villa (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Everton

    More from Everton manager David Moyes on Jack Grealish's start to the season, after the England winger won the Premier League player of the month award for August: "I’m really pleased for him, he’s worked incredibly hard and he’s looked after himself in the summer to come back with the right mindset to produce for us.

    "It’s just the start for Jack and hopefully there’s a lot more to come. It’s not down to me it’s down to Jack Grealish."

    Jack GrealishImage source, Getty Images
  18. 'Rohl can handle the Premier League'published at 15:20 BST 12 September

    Everton v Aston Villa (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Everton

    Everton manager David Moyes on summer signing Merlin Rohl: "I’ve been pleased with what I’ve seen I have to say. He is another young boy coming in from a different league but he’ll be able to handle it I’ve no doubt about that.

    "He’s quite different, he’s tall and has lots of different attributes. He’s a German under-21 international and there’s hopes he’ll go on to become a full international and we hope we give him the platform to do so."

  19. Branthwaite remains sidelined and Ndiaye a doubtpublished at 15:18 BST 12 September

    Everton v Aston Villa (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Everton

    Everton manager David Moyes offered a couple of updates on team news, one of which will have a bearing on FPL plans: "Jarrad [Branthwaite] is getting closer but he’s not quite there yet. Hopefully we get him back because he’s a huge player for us. No idea but I think it will be a few weeks [until he returns].

    Moyes added: "We've got a concern about Iliman Ndiaye, he's got a knock and we don't know how he'll be for tomorrow.

    "Myko's [Vitalii Mykolenko] around, hopefully he might be ok."

  20. No injury concerns from the international break - Parkerpublished at 15:16 BST 12 September

    Burnley v Liverpool (Sun, 14:00 BST)

    Burnley

    Burnley boss Scott Parker is in the comfortable position of reporting a clean bill of health before Sunday's match against Liverpool: "We're fine, really. All players have come back fit and healthy from the international break. We are pretty solid."