Gameweek 7 FPL Gold: Top Players Set to Dominate Your Squad This Week
The forthcoming international break will provide Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers with some much-needed relief, though significant choices must still be made for Gameweek 7.
Difficult decisions await regarding Chelsea and Liverpool players before Saturday's encounter between these teams, while clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United have received favorable home matchups—at least theoretically.
Sunday afternoon features five compelling contests as well, with Friday evening's match between Bournemouth and Fulham leaving managers with reduced preparation time before the deadline.
To assist you, here are some top FPL selections for Gameweek 7.
Goalkeepers
Clean sheets prove challenging to forecast for the coming fixtures, yet Arsenal's keeper David Raya (£5.6m) appears most positioned to achieve one. The Gunners recorded their sixth shutout of the campaign against Olympiacos in midweek, with the Spanish shot-stopper producing multiple excellent saves. With Arsenal welcoming struggling West Ham United on Saturday, another positive result could be in store for Raya.
Newcastle United's Nick Pope (£5.0m) experienced a challenging afternoon versus Arsenal last weekend but should face less pressure at home against Nottingham Forest on Sunday. The visitors have also been involved in European competition midweek and have made an unimpressive beginning under Ange Postecoglou, netting just once in three league matches since the Australian's appointment.
Defenders
Arsenal defenders will attract attention this weekend considering West Ham's lackluster offensive showings this season, with Nuno Espírito Santo's arrival unlikely to transform them into a prolific scoring team. Gabriel (£6.2m) stands as the clear choice following last weekend's decisive goal at Newcastle, though the Brazilian was withdrawn due to injury against Olympiacos and remains questionable for Saturday.
Jurriën Timber (£5.8m) represents the next finest option in Arsenal's defensive line, having already accumulated 37 points this season—just one behind Gabriel. The Dutch defender consistently poses an attacking threat down the right flank and is certain to start, despite lacking defensive bonus points this campaign.
Marcos Senesi (£4.9m) has emerged as an FPL sensation this season, currently topping the scoring charts among defenders. He's earned seven points or more in four of his six appearances for Bournemouth's surprisingly solid defense, with a home fixture against Fulham on Friday potentially delivering another strong return.
Aston Villa will be confident about containing newly-promoted Burnley this weekend, with Matty Cash (£4.6m) their most appealing asset. The Polish defender has already found the net this season and provides an excellent combination of offensive potential and defensive reliability.
Midfielders
Arsenal players will again feature prominently on managers' midfield wishlists. Bukayo Saka (£9.8m), who scored in midweek, could prove an excellent differential considering his low current ownership, while Eberechi Eze (£7.5m) and Gabriel Martinelli (£6.9m) offer more affordable alternatives in good form but lack guaranteed playing time.
Antoine Semenyo (£7.8m) leads all midfielders in FPL scoring this season with an outstanding 48 points and only one blank across six gameweeks. He should find more success at home against Fulham on Friday.
Despite his penalty miss and booking at Brentford last weekend, Bruno Fernandes (£9.0m) remains a superb option for Manchester United's home meeting with Sunderland. The Portuguese playmaker has recorded 10 points in each of his previous two home matches and should retain penalty duties despite two misses this season.
Crystal Palace's Ismaïla Sarr (£6.4m) could represent another outstanding differential having recently returned from injury. He scored against Liverpool in his last outing and travels to Everton this weekend. Newcastle's Anthony Gordon (£7.4m) also carries low ownership but could exploit a vulnerable Forest defense following his midweek double—both from the penalty spot.
Manchester City continue delivering impressive offensive displays, despite their defensive struggles this term. Jérémy Doku (£6.6m) appears their best value midfielder for Sunday's visit to Brentford, having collected 23 points over his last three appearances.
Forwards
Erling Haaland (£14.4m) remains essential in FPL currently and extended his remarkable scoring streak with a Champions League brace at Monaco on Wednesday. The Manchester City striker has netted eight Premier League goals already this campaign and represents a straightforward captaincy selection this weekend against the Bees.
Like his Arsenal teammates, Viktor Gyökeres (£9.0m) offers strong potential at home to the Hammers, with both his goals coming at the Emirates Stadium this season. He appeared sharp against Olympiacos and could prove too powerful and quick for West Ham's defense.
Jean-Philippe Mateta (£7.5m) was extremely unlucky not to score in Palace's victory over Liverpool last Saturday, but he could return to the scoresheet at Everton. The Toffees have managed just one clean sheet in their previous four league fixtures and their backline may struggle against Mateta's physical running.
Newcastle's Nick Woltemade (£7.1m) has scored in his last two matches and is quickly settling at Tyneside. Forest's defense will struggle to contain the imposing German striker.