Fantasy Football Tips: 5 Essential Transfers For Gameweek 9

After European action commands our attention over this week, thought then turns back to domestic matters and the ninth week of the Premier League. Kicking off the action on Saturday lunchtime, leaders Arsenal, looking to steal a march on the chasing pack, travel across London to take on second-bottom Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Another side that will be very content with their start is Liverpool, who will then look to respond positively to the Gunner's result when they lock horns with West Brom. Merseyside take on West Midlands again when Aston Villa host Everton, while Manchester United take on Stoke and Norwich host Cardiff in the other 3 o'clock kick offs. Saturday Night Football sees the surprise package of the season so far Southampton welcome a buoyant Fulham, who on the back of their impressive 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace will look to shock the South Coast side. However, if you're looking for a full blooded, passionate and intense couple of matches then Sunday is especially for you. Firstly, the Stadium of Light hosts the first Tyne-Wear derby of the season. Can Gus Poyet - like predecessor Paolo Di Canio - manage to chalk up his (and the Black Cats', for the matter) first win of the season to belatedly spark Sunderland's season into life?. The pick of the games at 4 o'clock sees two title contenders joust as Manchester City travel to the capital to face Jose Mourinho's Chelsea. Simultaneously, Tottenham Hotspur will look to keep pace with their London rivals by beating Hull at home, while over in Wales, West Ham visit Swansea. So, that's the lowdown and you've got until 11:30am on Saturday to make changes to your team in the hope of deposing Dean Madden, currently the king of the WhatCulture league. To help with your mission, here are five essential transfers you must make.