Gameweek 10 is here, and the deadline is Friday 6 November at 6:30pm UK time - ninety minutes before the first match of the gameweek kicks off. Transfers and captain changes close at that moment, so everything below needs to be done before then.
The fixture talking point
The standout fixture of the weekend sees league leaders Arsenal host Hull City next Saturday, after their midweek trip to Slavia Prague in the Champions League. Arsenal arrive three points clear at the top after their 1-0 win at Anfield, and a home match against a newly promoted side is exactly the kind of fixture FPL managers build their gameweek around.
Run the deadline checklist
Before you lock in, check team news first - a single injury flag can change your whole plan. Then set your captain deliberately and make sure your vice-captain is someone you would be happy with, in case your captain does not play. Order your bench by reliability, not excitement, so the right substitute comes in if a starter misses out.
Transfers: late beats early
Unless a price move forces your hand, wait as late as possible before confirming transfers. Team news changes through the week, and an early move can be ruined by a late injury update. Make the move that improves your team for the next several gameweeks, not just for this one fixture.
One last thing
Once your team is set, press save and check the confirmation. Deadline-day panic is how good weeks become average ones. Set it, confirm it, and enjoy the weekend.