GAMEWEEK 7 TRANSFER TIPS

With Gameweek 6 behind us it is time to start thinking about Gameweek 7. I have put myself at a disadvantage by already using my one free transfer early but I really did not want to be priced out having already lost 0.3 million with Mbuemo going up 0.2 to 7.4 and Eze going down 0.1 to 6.8 so I do not regret it. However, any injuries this week for my team with players playing in Europe or even in training would be diabolical. 

With a lot of managers wildcarding, not too many people will be looking to make many if any transfers. However, if you are one of those people like myself who did not wildcard here is who I would be looking to bring in. 

Goalkeepers-

If you are in that small percentage of managers making a goalkeeper transfer this week, this is where I would go… 

Best pick, David Raya (Arsenal, 5.6): Despite his premium price tag Arsenal continue to have one of the best defences and will keep clean sheets. He is now 5.6 million though. 

Budget pick, Mark Flekken (Brentford, 4.5): Cheating a little here as Flekken is a great option anyway with Brentford’s fixtures and possibly competes with Raya for best pick. But at only 4.5 million he will no doubt haul points over Gameweeks 7-13 at least. 

Differential Pick, Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest, 4.5): Nottingham Forest have gone under the radar this season, really starting well sitting in 11th place in the league only conceding five goals in that time. Sels at 4.5 million looks a great option. 

Honourable mention, Robert Sanchez (Chelsea, 4.7): Despite slightly difficult upcoming fixtures, Sanchez is Chelsea’s starting goalkeeper at just 4.7 and has 32 points through the first six Gameweeks. Albeit 25 of those points came across two Gameweeks. 

Defenders-

Best pick, Josko Gvardiol (Manchester city, 5.9): Gvardiol despite his premium tag and starting the season slow, scored last week against Newcastle and with Kyle Walker back looks set to resume his more attacking role in the side. City play Fulham next and have a nice fixture run until Spurs in Gameweek 12, if you can deal with the potential occasional rotation he is fantastic. 

Budget pick, Noussair Mazaraoui (Manchester United, 4.6): Despite Manchester United's terrible form Mazaraoui is attacking and despite playing Aston Villa next, the fixtures after that get better until Arsenal in Gameweek 14. Plenty of clean sheet opportunities coming up alongside his attacking threat makes him a good option at 4.6. 

Differential pick, Jurrien Timber (Arsenal, 5.5): Arsenal defenders are not differential, however, Timber is only 5.5 million, cheaper than any other player who could play in that backline and has started the last three matches playing the full 90 minutes in each, he is only owned by 2.1%. 

Honourable mention, Nathan Collins (Brentford, 4.5): Brentford’s nice run of fixtures should reap some clean sheet benefits. Collins has started every single game to date playing the full 90 minutes in each. 

Midfielders-

Best Pick: Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford, 7.4): Could have gone many different directions with the best pick this week, Cole Palmer is so explosive and can haul major scores, however, with Brentford playing Wolves this week I am going with Bryan Mbeumo. If you follow this blog you will know I am such a fan of his and am kicking myself for not starting the season with him. I may even captain him this week, hoping he repays me, at 7.4 million he is just a great asset. 

Budget pick: Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth, 5.7): Plays Leicester next before a more difficult run of three fixtures of Arsenal, Aston Villa and Manchester City. However, he already has four attacking returns this season including an assist against Newcastle, showing he can return against the better teams and only costs 5.7. 

Differential pick: Tomas Soucek (West Ham, 5.0): Hauled 10 points due to a goal and three bonus points against Brentford in Gameweek 6. Has a historic record of being able to score goals and only costs 5.0 million. Ipswich next up before playing Spurs away but then it is Manchester United, Nottingham Forest and Everton. 

Honourable mention: James Maddison (Tottenham, 7.5): Seems to be back to top form and firing at 7.5 million offers a differential to the 10 million plus options and will get returns especially with Solanke back in the side. 

Forwards-

Best Pick, Erling Haaland (Manchester City, 15.3): Seems too easy picking him but he is just the best and if you do not already own him the risk is too high for me but much respect for going without. Not easy to bring in if you do not have him without wildcarding but still do if you can and do not already own. 

Budget Pick: Liam Delap (Ipswich, 5.6): Perhaps some recency bias here with his 12 point haul in Gameweek 6 ,however, Ipswich have one great upcoming fixtures so a great chance for him to continue this form. 

Differential Pick: Jhon Duran (Aston Villa, 6.2): A certain minutes risk, however, has been returning frequently and if you can put the minutes to one side he will notch points. Perhaps too high a price for the actual number of minutes he is playing though. 

Honourable mention: Kai Havertz (Arsenal, 8.2): Another player in my team so again maybe some bias but with a goal against Leicester, the next two fixtures being Southampton and Bournemouth, he looks set to haul again and is another really good forward option.