FPL Draft GW9 Waiver Picks - TOP TARGETS, Trade Tips & DEFCON

Who are the BEST FPL Draft waiver picks for Gameweek 9? With pressure mounting on the managers at Manchester United and Crystal Palace, potential changes could have major implications for your Fantasy Premier League Draft team.

This week on The FPL Draft Zone, we identify the best GW9 waiver targets, uncover overlooked players, analyse the latest DEFCON statistics and reveal three players worth exploring a trade for.

Whether you're hunting for a game-changing midfielder, a reliable DEFCON defender or a forward ready to explode, we've got the stats, fixtures and analysis to help you get ahead of your draft league rivals.

THIS WEEK'S BIG TALKING POINTS:

OSCAR BOBB – A breakthrough attacking return, four chances created and encouraging underlying numbers.

JULIO ENCISO – First goal of the season and among the leading midfielders for expected assists.

RAYAN – A goal against Manchester United and promising expected goal involvement – is he about to explode into life?

MAMADOU SANGARÉ – The DEFCON monster does it again with 20 contributions against Hull City.

WILL OSULA – An attacking return for Newcastle's emerging forward – is it time to wave goodbye to Wissa?

ILIMAN NDIAYE – Four assists already this season – is he fast-becoming first choice at City?

FPL DRAFT TRADE TARGETS

Is now the time to buy low on some big names from struggling sides Manchester United and Crystal Palace?