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<h2 data-start="199" data-end="297">Best FPL Gameweek 9 Wildcard team</h2>
<h3 data-start="426" data-end="443">Goalkeepers</h3>
<p data-start="444" data-end="707"><strong data-start="151" data-end="165">David Raya</strong> is a reliable set-and-forget goalkeeper, offering strong clean sheet potential behind one of the league’s most disciplined defences.</p>
<p data-start="444" data-end="707">Arsenal remain the best defence for expected goals conceded and Raya’s fixtures continue to look excellent.</p>
<p data-start="444" data-end="707"><strong data-start="412" data-end="431">Martin Dubravka</strong>, priced at just £4.0m, is the cheapest playing goalkeeper in the game and provides huge value as backup. His inclusion allows significant upgrades elsewhere in the squad.</p>
<div id="attachment_75357" style="width: 850px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-75357" class="size-full wp-image-75357" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Best-xGC-GW1-8.jpeg" alt="Team expected goals conceded (xGC) " width="840" height="690" /></p>
<p id="caption-attachment-75357" class="wp-caption-text">Team expected goals conceded (xGC)</p>
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<h3 data-start="709" data-end="724">Defenders</h3>
<p data-start="725" data-end="1308"><strong data-start="613" data-end="624">Gabriel</strong> remains the standout pick in the Arsenal defence. Doubling up on their backline can be profitable given their consistency, security of starts and impressive underlying data.</p>
<p data-start="725" data-end="1308">The Brazilian also offers an additional attacking threat from set-pieces.</p>
<p data-start="725" data-end="1308"><strong data-start="874" data-end="891">Marcos Senesi</strong> has been one of the top defensive contribution performers this season, hitting the threshold in seven of his eight matches so far.</p>
<p data-start="725" data-end="1308">He provides remarkable reliability and a consistent four-point floor every gameweek.</p>
<p data-start="725" data-end="1308"><strong data-start="1137" data-end="1154">Michael Keane</strong> looks like a bargain at £4.5m with <strong>Jarrad Branthwaite</strong> out. Playing for a decent defensive side, he is steady for defensive contributions and should be nailed for a while.</p>
<p data-start="725" data-end="1308"><strong data-start="1327" data-end="1345">Chris Richards</strong>, also £4.5m, represents excellent value from a solid Crystal Palace backline, while <strong data-start="1437" data-end="1450">Joe Rodon</strong> serves as a budget £4.0m starter who rotates well with the rest of the defence.</p>
<div id="attachment_75359" style="width: 850px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-75359" class="size-full wp-image-75359" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Gabriel-GW1-8.jpeg" alt="Gabriel's stats" width="840" height="690" /></p>
<p id="caption-attachment-75359" class="wp-caption-text">Gabriel's stats</p>
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