FPL gamers fuming as Arsenal star will get awarded aim – however they will not get factors

On Jan 27, 2024

Fantasy Premier League gamers have been left raging after the Premier League re-accredited a aim to an Arsenal participant – however they gained’t be receiving the factors.

Per week since Arsenal returned to profitable methods in fashion by hammering Crystal Palace 5-0 on the Emirates Stadium. The Premier League introduced they’ve upheld the Gunners’ request to award Gabriel Magalhaes the aim initially accredited as an personal aim by goalkeeper Dean Henderson.

An personal aim was initially awarded towards Henderson after Gabriel had steamed in on the again submit to fulfill Bukayo Saka’s nook to place Arsenal 2-0 up. The Brazilian made a hash of his try as he may solely direct the ball onto the again of the previous Manchester United stopper, who was just about susceptible on the aim line.

The ball deflected in and an personal aim was given towards the hapless Henderson – who additionally protested towards the aim, believing he was fouled by Ben White however his complaints fell on deaf ears. Despite Gabriel’s header trying aim sure, the deflection of Henderson was substantial sufficient to see the aim go down as an personal aim earlier than it was overturned following an attraction.

However, FPL homeowners of Gabriel, Henderson and Saka have been left fuming as they won’t see a change to the factors, with FPL guidelines stating: “Points awarded in-game are subject to change up until one hour after the final whistle of the last match of any given day. Once the points have all been updated on that day, no further adjustments to points will be made.”

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Gabriel scoring Arsenal's second goal — Gabriel’s second aim was initially accredited as a Dean Henderson personal aim
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This implies that Gabriel will stay on 17 factors and never the 20 {that a} second aim of the sport would’ve awarded his 18.3% homeowners – although he nonetheless retains the three factors for the help. An even bigger implication has fallen on Saka’s 62% homeowners who won’t obtain the three factors for an help from the nook.

The England winger was one of many highest-captained gamers of gameweek 21 and solely introduced in three factors. While the 0.3% of Henderson homeowners may even keep lumped with the -2 hit he acquired for scoring an personal aim.

Bukayo Saka did not register a aim or an help for his FPL homeowners
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Fans vented their anger on social media as they demanded a change to the foundations, one stated: “Then change the rules…” A second wrote: “A rule change is very much needed. Too many instances of owners not being rewarded when they should be.” A 3rd raged: “GIVE SAKA HIS ASSIST BACK YOU THUGS”, whereas a fourth ranted: “Change the s*** rule then.”