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This article provides a preview of what Gameweek 7 has in store for fantasy managers, including top captain selections and strong picks for the weekly FPL Challenge game.
Cole Palmer's 25-point haul, where he netted four goals against the Seagulls, was the major highlight of Gameweek 6. Many managers who captained Erling Haaland didn't score as expected, leading to a low-scoring week with an average of 50 points. But what does Gameweek 7 have in store? More on that soon.
The FPL Challenge series, International Series, presents a new task titled Asia-Pacific, where players from the Asia-Pacific region will earn double points. We'll provide weekly breakdowns of the top assets to choose from for each challenge.
The Gameweek 7 deadline of the 2024/25 Fantasy Premier League season is Saturday, October 5, at 6:00 a.m. EDT, when Crystal Palace welcomes Liverpool to London clash. Also, check out the rest of our excellent soccer coverage as the squad gets you all set for every EPL and UCL slate with our EPL DFS lineup picks and betting picks.
The highest Gameweek haul of the season so far 🔥
Enjoy all four of Cole Palmer’s goals against Brighton 😮💨#FPL pic.twitter.com/66nUoF0pNm
— Fantasy Premier League (@OfficialFPL) October 2, 2024
Gameweek 7 Tips
Prioritize Chelsea and Spurs' Attack, Invest in Man City and Arsenal's Defense
With our top three title contenders regularly considered favorites for selection, it may be time to shift our attention to other formidable attacking teams.
Based on goal projections, Tottenham and Chelsea are expected to generate 1.95 and 2.25 xG (expected goals) against their opponents in Gameweek 7.
Defensively, Manchester City and Arsenal have been projected to earn clean sheets, with a 46% likelihood for Manchester City and 55% for Arsenal.
💹 PL GW7 matchups
First look at projected goals and clean sheet odds for the upcoming round of Premier League games, via spread betting markets pic.twitter.com/RlPE1PNlus
— Rob T (@robtFPL) October 2, 2024
Recommended players for attacking returns:
- Tottenham: Dominic Solanke, James Maddison, and Brennan Johnson.
- Chelsea: Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson, and Noni Madueke.
Recommended defenders:
- Arsenal: Gabriel and Jurrien Timber
- Manchester City: Rico Lewis and John Stones
17 - Arsenal have kept 17 clean sheets in 32 games in all competitions in 2024, the most of any Premier League side. Indeed, across Europe’s big-five leagues this year, only Real Madrid have kept more (18). Elite. #UCL pic.twitter.com/umGpJ3L6qi
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 1, 2024
The Cityzens - Defending Champions Favorable Fixtures
A set of favorable fixtures now tips in Manchester City's favor. From Gameweeks 7 to 12, the Cityzens have only one tough matchup against a traditional top-six team: Tottenham.
Except for Erling Haaland, who is owned by the majority of FPL managers, it’s highly recommended that you bring more Man City assets into your team.
Investing early in players like Phil Foden and John Stones, who have been in impressive form in the Champions League, could serve as strong differential picks and provide crucial points during a favorable stretch of fixtures for City.
A favourable run of fixtures ahead for Man City 🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢
Will you be taking on the Pep roulette and tripling-up on City players? 👀#FPL pic.twitter.com/d2tWrGoWJn
— Fantasy Premier League (@OfficialFPL) October 2, 2024
Unbeaten Villans - Eyes on Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran
A return to the Champions League, a midweek victory against Bayern Munich, three consecutive Premier League games unbeaten in September, and Unai Emery's nomination for Manager of the Month—Aston Villa are certainly living on cloud nine right now.
The team is riding a wave of momentum, and their performances are a testament to their resurgence under Emery's leadership.
An undefeated September 👊 pic.twitter.com/qVcJgwyk0E
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) September 30, 2024
All-Rounder Ollie Watkins
One standout player for Aston Villa is their talisman, Ollie Watkins. The Englishman boasts four goals in his last three games, accumulating 35 FPL points in those outings.
With 0.74 non-penalty expected goals (npxG) per 90 minutes, Watkins is well-positioned for a big performance when he faces a porous Manchester United defense this weekend.
Four straight Gameweeks with returns for Ollie Watkins 😮💨
Will you be backing him in GW7 against Man Utd? 🦁#FPL pic.twitter.com/ekaXbVLzr9
— Fantasy Premier League (@OfficialFPL) October 2, 2024
Super-Sub King: Jhon Duran
Aston Villa's rising star Jhon Duran has not just been an impact sub but has also helped his team secure late winners on multiple occasions this season.
Despite limited minutes, the 20-year-old Colombian ranks first with 1.75 goals per 90 minutes for Aston Villa, a figure that stands out across the top seven leagues. Duran could emerge as a lethal threat and an excellent fantasy pick if he secures a start against Manchester United this weekend.
5 – Aston Villa’s Jhon Durán has scored more goals (5) as a substitute than any other player from the big 5 European Leagues in all competitions this season, while five of his six goals in total in 2024-25 have been match winners. Super. pic.twitter.com/MjToYAS4Cp
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 3, 2024
Gameweek 7 Top Captain Picks
The weekend fixtures present a list of fascinating options for your captaincy choice. Players like Bukayo Saka facing Southampton, Bryan Mbeumo at home to Wolves, and Ollie Watkins against Manchester United all present strong cases. However, my top three picks would be:
Erling Haaland (£15.3m) - Manchester City
Premier League leading goal scorer Braut Erling Haaland is our top captain pick of the week, benefiting from a home advantage as Man City welcomes Fulham to the Etihad Stadium.
With an impressive 1.67 goals per 90 minutes in the Premier League and six of his last 10 goals scored at home, Haaland is the optimal choice for the captain's armband this weekend.
🤖 Haaland
🥶 Palmer
🇪🇬👑 SalahThe three players with the most goal involvements in 2024/25 👏#FPL pic.twitter.com/K6O7eTXXbz
— Fantasy Premier League (@OfficialFPL) October 2, 2024
Cole Palmer (£10.7m) - Chelsea
"Ice Cold" Palmer's four goals in the previous matchup now bring his total to 10 goal contributions (six goals and four assists) for the Blues. The Englishman is on a hot streak of form, averaging 10.2 FPL points per match.
With Chelsea's high goal-scoring potential under Enzo Maresca and a hybrid style of play, including a key role on set-piece duty, Palmer is a compelling choice for the armband this weekend against Nottingham Forest.
43 - Since the start of 2023-24, Cole Palmer has been directly involved in 43 @premierleague goals (28 goals, 15 assists), more than any other player. Sensation. pic.twitter.com/jT68CaCTSQ
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) September 28, 2024
Mohamed Salah (£12.7m) - Liverpool
With four goals and four assists in the Premier League, Liverpool's most influential player, Mohamed Salah, continues to shine. The 32-year-old has produced 11 goal contributions (six goals and five assists) for the Reds across all competitions this season.
Salah also boasts an impressive record of eight goals in his last 14 appearances against Crystal Palace, making the Egyptian king a solid captaincy choice if you have him in your fantasy team.
Mohamed Salah away from home in the PL this season:
⚽🅰️ vs. Ipswich
⚽🅰️🅰️ vs. Man Utd
⚽ vs. WolvesHe's scored in three consecutive Premier League away games for the first time since October 2021. #WOLLIV pic.twitter.com/5PJhJUoOAb
— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) September 28, 2024
Differential Gameweek 7 Captain (<10% ownership)
Brennan Johnson (£6.4m) - Tottenham
Brennan Johnson, a 22-year-old Welsh international, has been in excellent form for Tottenham, scoring five goals in his last five games across all competitions. His clinical performance against Manchester United in Gameweek 6 showcased his attacking prowess, and his recent form is a good sign of more FPL returns to come.
With Tottenham set to face Brighton, who recently conceded four goals to Chelsea in the previous matchup, Johnson is an exciting alternate captaincy option for Gameweek 7.
⚽ vs. Coventry
⚽ vs. Brentford
⚽ vs. Qarabag
⚽ vs. Man Utd
⚽ vs. FerencvárosBrennan Johnson has now scored in each of his last five games across all competitions for Tottenham. #UEL pic.twitter.com/fkuhykRX2T
— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) October 3, 2024
FPL Challenge: International Series
The FPL Challenge section for the 2024-25 season is back, and RotoBaller remains your go-to source for valuable insights on selecting the right assets for any challenge.
The sixth challenge, "Africa," in the International Series focused on selecting a team of five players from the African continent. Now, we move to the Asia-Pacific challenge, which is the final part of the International Series.
Meanwhile, if you missed it, let's recap the FPL event tagged as International Series and what is expected from the upcoming FPL Challenge event.
Fantasy Challenge is LIVE for 2024/25 🚨
Build your squad for Gameweek 1 now 👇#FPLChallengeAccepted
— Fantasy Premier League (@OfficialFPL) July 24, 2024
The International Series is a three-gameweek run that celebrates the diversity of the Premier League. The purpose is to let managers compete in three different challenges using the best players from three different regions:
- Gameweek 5: Americas - Select players only from the Americas.
- Gameweek 6: Africa - Select players only from Africa.
- Gameweek 7: Asia-Pacific - Double points are allotted to players from Asia-Pacific only.
International Series FPL Challenge: Asia-Pacific - Players to Target
Week 7 of the FPL Challenge focuses on diversity, highlighting Asia-Pacific players who earn double points for this event. Managers can choose five players with an unlimited budget, creating a unique opportunity for strategic planning.
Our RotoBaller top five picks for this week's Challenge are:
- Arsenal's duo of Gabriel in defense and David Raya and goal.
- Chelsea's Cole Palmer and Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma in midfield.
- Manchester City's Erling Haaland as the sole forward, completing the 1-2-1 formation.
While the pool of Asia-Pacific players is limited for this challenge, a player like Kaoru Mitoma could be a key asset. If he delivers a strong performance against Tottenham, he could capitalize on the double points boost, making him a valuable pick for this week's challenge.
Best of luck to everyone participating in this week's challenge!
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