Gameweek 6 FPL Gold: Top Players Set to Dominate Your Squad This Week
Gameweek 6 of the campaign has arrived, bringing with it the familiar sensation of Fantasy Premier League anxiety.
Wildcards have been activated by managers worldwide who are eager to halt their decline and correct the mistakes from a challenging opening to the FPL season.
The forthcoming set of matches could serve as a pivotal moment, featuring some enticing fixtures worth considering across three days of Premier League football.
Below are the top player selections for Gameweek 6.
Goalkeepers
Few matches this weekend appear to guarantee clean sheets, but Manchester City's home encounter with Burnley looks set to deliver a shutout for Gianluigi Donnarumma (£5.6m). The Italian secured a six-point haul in his Premier League bow against Manchester United and came close to another clean sheet in his last outing, only denied by Arsenal's late leveller.
Everton's Jordan Pickford (£5.5m) emerges as the other premium goalkeeper option. Despite his hefty price tag, his home fixture against faltering West Ham United on Monday evening could deliver both a clean sheet and save points, given the Hammers have suffered defeat in five of their six matches across all competitions this campaign.
Defenders
Following the same logic as Pickford, Everton's James Tarkowski (£5.5m) represents an excellent choice for Gameweek 6. The Toffees have secured two clean sheets already this campaign, and Tarkowski has collected bonus points for defensive actions in each of his five appearances this term.
Managers hunting for budget-friendly yet productive defensive assets might consider Marcos Senesi (£4.8m). The Bournemouth defender ranks as FPL's second-highest scoring defender this season with 37 points, as the Cherries have shown unexpected resilience despite their summer departures. He's also accumulated defensive bonus points in every match and travels to goal-shy Leeds United on Saturday.
Virgil van Dijk (£6.1m) benefited from crucial midweek rest and remains a reliable choice due to his attacking threat and defensive returns. Although Crystal Palace away presents no easy task for Liverpool, the Eagles have struggled for goals this season.
With Burnley visiting the Etihad Stadium, any Manchester City defender represents a solid weekend selection. Predicting the starting lineup proves more difficult, but Joško Gvardiol (£5.8m) and Rúben Dias (£5.5m) appear virtually certain to feature.
Tottenham Hotspur's Pedro Porro (£5.6m) and Micky van de Ven (£4.7m) could deliver substantial returns at home against Wolverhampton Wanderers, who remain pointless this season.
Midfielders
Continuing with Spurs players, Mohammed Kudus (£6.6m) returned to the scoresheet last weekend, providing two assists in Tottenham's stalemate away at Brighton & Hove Albion. Along with Xavi Simons (£7.1m), the Ghanaian could contribute to the goal tally at home against Wolves on Saturday.
Manchester City's midfield selection remains unpredictable under Pep Guardiola's management, but Tijjani Reijnders (£5.6m) and Jérémy Doku (£6.4m) should start having been rested during midweek's Carabao Cup fixture. Phil Foden (£8.0m) played against Huddersfield Town but impressed with a goal and assist contribution.
Despite facing difficult London away trips, Liverpool's Mohamed Salah (£14.5m) and Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes (£9.0m) cannot be overlooked. The duo has accumulated 56 points this season despite performing below their usual standards and can find success at Palace and Brentford respectively.
Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo (£7.7m) stands as the Premier League's in-form midfielder this season, already collecting 41 points this term—seven ahead of any other midfielder. Having delivered 13 and 15-point hauls already, he could cause problems at Elland Road on Saturday.
Jack Grealish (£6.8m) and Iliman Ndiaye (£6.5m) present strong home options against West Ham, both showing promise despite last weekend's Merseyside derby loss, while Morgan Gibbs-White (£7.5m) could flourish against Sunderland.
Forwards
Erling Haaland (£14.3m) emerges as the premium selection across all fixtures this weekend, with the Norwegian displaying ruthless form. He's netted six goals in five appearances already and should dominate against Burnley, making him a probable triple captain choice for many managers despite minor back injury concerns. Regardless, he must be your captain if owned, and if not, best of luck!
Chelsea host Brighton at Stamford Bridge this weekend, and while not a straightforward fixture, João Pedro (£7.8m) could torment his former club. The Brazilian's determination will peak for Saturday's encounter as he seeks to build on his 35 points this term.
Richarlison (£6.7m) should regain his starting position after being used from the bench midweek, with the Brazilian's early season displays making him a compelling selection. Though not a long-term solution, he's already recorded three goals and one assist this season and faces a Wolves team that has shipped three or more goals in three of their five league matches.
When Is the FPL Deadline for Gameweek 6?
Without Friday night football to worry managers, the FPL deadline for Gameweek 6 falls at 11:00 a.m. BST on Saturday, 27 September.
All modifications must be completed before this deadline to take effect for Gameweek 6.