Fri Dec 27 13:26:03 UTC 2024: ## Saka’s Injury Sparks Record Fantasy Football Transfer Frenzy; Salah Reigns Supreme

**London, England** – Bukayo Saka’s injury has sent shockwaves through the Fantasy Premier League, triggering the second-largest single-gameweek player transfer exodus ever recorded. Over 2.81 million managers offloaded the Arsenal star ahead of Gameweek 18, following manager Mikel Arteta’s announcement that Saka is expected to be sidelined for an extended period. Only Mohamed Salah’s departure to the Africa Cup of Nations last season surpassed this record.

While Saka owners scrambled, Alexander Isak proved a popular and rewarding replacement. The Newcastle United striker, newly acquired by 1.2 million managers, scored and earned bonus points in his team’s 3-0 victory over Aston Villa, continuing his impressive form since returning from injury. Isak’s performance highlights a trend: he’s the only top-transferred player in the last nine gameweeks to consistently deliver points.

Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah continues his dominance. The Liverpool star scored and secured bonus points against Leicester City, delighting his 376,000+ new owners. His nine-point haul marks his tenth consecutive game with a goal or assist, and a record-breaking captaincy selection of 5.4 million managers. Salah’s performance puts him on track to surpass his own record-breaking 303-point season from 2017/18.

In contrast, Erling Haaland’s struggles continued, missing a penalty in Manchester City’s 1-1 draw with Everton. Cole Palmer provided a highlight for Chelsea, scoring ten points despite his team’s loss to Fulham. Ollie Watkins’s absence from Aston Villa’s starting lineup continues, although his rival, Jhon Duran, received a red card. Matheus Cunha was the only other high-profile transfer to deliver, scoring twelve points for Wolves.

Liverpool’s win over Leicester extends their lead at the top of the table, but manager Arne Slot emphasizes the long season ahead.

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