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FPL Gameweek 8: Woltemade Shines, Chelsea's James Dominates

10/21/2025

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Newcastle's Nick Woltemade emerged as the top Fantasy Premier League transfer in Gameweek 8 after scoring Newcastle's only goal in a 2-1 loss to Brighton, drawing over 903,000 managers.
Chelsea's Reece James delivered 18 points against Nottingham Forest, boosting his FPL appeal.
Tottenham defenders, including Micky van de Ven, faced heavy sales after failing to keep a clean sheet.
Arsenal's Gabriel helped set-piece success in a 1-0 win over Fulham.

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Newcastle's Nick Woltemade emerged as the top Fantasy Premier League transfer in Gameweek 8 after scoring Newcastle's only goal in a 2-1 loss to Brighton, drawing over 903,000 managers.
Chelsea's Reece James delivered 18 points against Nottingham Forest, boosting his FPL appeal.
Tottenham defenders, including Micky van de Ven, faced heavy sales after failing to keep a clean sheet.
Arsenal's Gabriel helped set-piece success in a 1-0 win over Fulham.