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It’s as simple as this: pick five players from the nominated Gameweek 7 matches below and, if they all exceed their ‘points targets’ (a par score set by Fantasy5 for each asset), you’ll be in the money.

  • Chelsea v Southampton
  • Brighton and Hove Albion v Arsenal
  • Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa
  • West Ham United v Brentford
  • Liverpool v Manchester City

Ourselves and El Statto have selected our own picks for Gameweek 7, which can you can read below.

The deadline for this week’s entries is at 15:00 BST on Saturday October 2.

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SCOUT’S GAMEWEEK 7 PICKS

Whilst the 10.5 target of Romelu Lukaku requires more than two attacking returns and rotation risks abound elsewhere at Chelsea, at least Antonio Rudiger should (we repeat, should) be a more secure starter who will expect a clean sheet at a bare minimum against a Southampton side that is goalless in their last three matches.

Despite invoking a lack of trust among the Fantasy community during his two seasons as Brighton, could the form of Neal Maupay finally stick? He has netted four times so far this season, while he has a promising record of two goals from two league starts against Arsenal.

Ollie Watkins is yet to score or assist this season but has played all 270 minutes since Dean Smith switched to a wing-back system that enables both he and Danny Ings to start up front. He has far fewer minutes than Ings, yet outnumbers him ten shots to six, eight of which were on target. Facing a Tottenham Hotspur side in disarray will not intimidate him.

Vitaly Janelt bagged a goal during last Saturday’s 3-3 thriller against Liverpool and is a bit of a gamble to out-perform his 5.5 target at West Ham. He’s remarkably had more ‘big chances’ than Ivan Toney this season and is joint-top among Bees players for chances created, too.

Manchester City breezed to a clean sheet against the European champions last weekend, racking up a fifth successive league shut-out in the process. So what price on another win-to-nil at Anfield? All of City’s defenders will require at least an attacking return to beat their points targets, and Aymeric Laporte – who has racked up as many shots in the box as Jack Grealish and Ferran Torres this season – is as good a bet as any to achieve that.

EL STATTO’S GAMEWEEK 7 PICKS

Away to Chelsea, the Saints are defensively stronger and limited Man City to just one shot on target during their 0-0 stalemate. So can they repeat this again? His target score is the lowest from the defensive picks but, with Stephens injured, Jan Bednarek will start.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had a much improved performance against Spurs and, with the pace and creativity in Arsenal’s three supporting midfielders, could it be that they have turned the corner?

Still settling in at Aston Villa, Danny Ings is their main man now that Jack Grealish has left. Spurs were awful in the north London derby whereas Ings is a forward who doesn’t need lots of chances to score and I could see him adding to the pressure on Nuno Espirito Santo this weekend.

After an indifferent start, I think Ivan Toney showed what he is all about against Liverpool. Brentford and West Ham are two teams who like to play and attack, so I’m hopeful there will be plenty of chances.

Gabriel Jesus should play in the big game against Liverpool. Both will go for the win rather than settle for a draw, with Man City wanting to bounce back after a midweek defeat. If Jesus starts with Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish supporting, I wouldn’t rule out a goal for the Brazilian.

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705 Comments Post a Comment
  1. jackruet
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Jota to raphinha (-4) worth it? Brazil will play colombia and uruguay in 11 and 15 October. Will he miss gw 8?

    1. swobe
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      this is partly why I don't think moving Jota to Raphi is worth it. Raphinha v Watford could obviously be explosive but then could miss GW8 whilst Jota will play a part in both City and Watford 100%.

    2. BeWater
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I don't see how he can be available for GW8 now. He was called up, he's fit and Brazil play on the 15th October.

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        That is my benching headache sorted, mint

  2. Reckoner.
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Held Bamford waiting for more news, now we know he's out for a while I'll be getting rid this week.

    Was originally thinking Jiminez, not feeling as keen on that anymore. Toney would be the one but feels 2 weeks too early.

    So think I'm going to go for a two week punt on Rodrigo, Leeds fixtures too tempting!

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Same . I can only afford Jimmy. He might start banging them in now.

    2. swobe
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Rodrig-no.

      1. Reckoner.
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        In the games where he has played up top he has performed. Just not really suited to playing 10, where he does when Bamford is fist.

        1. swobe
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah, true enough. Still wouldn't. Could pay dividends though

    3. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Punt worth it, it is.

    4. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Wouldn't do that. Why have you gone off Jimenez? Wolves have good fixtures, he's nailed, scored a goal last week. Seems the best short-term option.

      I'd go Watkins if you want a differential.

      1. Reckoner.
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Ceiling was never that high with Jiminez, yes under a different manager now but they still haven't been scoring loads.

        Yes he's now got that monkey of his back of scoring but he was out for a very long time with that serious injury that must put some doubt in his mind.

        Just too many factors pointing towards it being a trap for me.

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Very well. Watkins it is then!

          1. jackruet
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Watkins yet to deliver anything

            1. Camzy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              You don't win at this game by waiting to bring in players who've already delivered.

              1. jackruet
                • 2 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                There is something called *form*

                1. Camzy
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  Yeah and if you wait until players are on it before bringing them in you'll never get ahead. Fixtures are how you get ahead of form by identifying opportunities before everyone else does.

          2. Reckoner.
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Not for me I think, going to play the fixtures for the 2 week punt. Rodrigo the one standing out for me there, then switch to Toney.

      2. TIM NICE BUT DIM
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Isnt Jimenez playing for Mexico during IB? There may be availability issues for gw8.

    5. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yep I sold for Armstrong hoping to get returns post Chelsea game

    6. Mufc202020
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Tempted by Armstrong from next GW. Good fixtures and he puts in the graft - sure to be scoring frequently soon

  3. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Nothing worse than your Koch been injured.

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      You’ve obviously never injured your pubis

  4. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Raphinha fit to play?

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yes mate, check tweets on here

    2. drughi
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      available

  5. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Cash 5.0 better pick than Christensen ain't it?

    1. drughi
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      yeah

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yup - Christensen doesn’t even go up for set pieces anymore

  6. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Ooh Raphinha and Llorente being fit is excellent, not that I expect I'll need to play Llorente but great to have a fuller bench

  7. pingissimus
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Curious about the Jimi bandwagon growing here

    Villa and Wolves have very similar fixtures after this week. Villa just get more at home. I know which attack I'd prefer to be on.

  8. jcr1997
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Team for GW - plan to wildcard at end of international break:

    2 free transfers to use

    Sanchez
    Shaw Coady Marcal Konsa
    Salah, Greenwood, Son, Torres
    Antonio Ings

    Guiata, Bissouma, Hoever, Bamford

    Ideas for 2 free transfers:
    Shaw + Hoever > Rudiger + Alonso (then bench Torres as probably wont start)

    Thoughts?

  9. STONEROSES
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Start one:
    A. Gray (mun)
    B. Gallagher (LEI)

    Thanx

    1. OLEgend
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Both

  10. The Final Boss
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Guys if raph fit, would you do

    Taa jota bam to christinsen raph kaku -4?

    Also has shaw coady White livra as defenders. Also cr7 is there. So can get Trent back by doing cr7 coady to a good Frwd and a city defender.

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He is fit.

      I like those moves. Worth it.

  11. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I want to do my transfers, are the europa games done yet, doh

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Hope you’re not thinking of bringing in any spurs players

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Haha no lol

      2. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        But an Antonio injury will change my plans

        1. Steve The Spud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Argh yes I forgot about ant man!

        2. Steve The Spud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I think he’ll be benched btw for tonight, they won away first game, i think he saves him for the league and thinks they can win tonight at home without him but let’s see

          1. Dynamic Duos
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            That would be perfect , no rush, no prices changing , just bored and what to see my new team lol, crazy haha 🙂

            1. Steve The Spud
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 4 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              I do the same every week

              1. Dynamic Duos
                • 10 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                Haha, good luck with your gwk mate and like the CR7 (c) pick, mine is Lukaku

  12. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Did james to cancelo. Good luck to me!

    1. gart888
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Seems a week early to bring in Cancelo doesn't it?

      1. Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Is okay! Just for a try. Wanted alonso but scared he wont start

      2. Fitzy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Or a week late...

        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          This I got gwk5, 18pts so far 🙂

  13. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I have 1 FT and was going to upgrade Williams next week.

    Have Matip vs City and nothing ITB.

    Matip to Cash a good move for GW7?

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Then upgrade Williams to Cancelo for GW8

      Back 3 will be Cancelo TAA Cash with Duffy and Livra on the bench.

    2. TheBiffas
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      christensen if you've got no other che def cover

  14. gart888
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez
    Semedo White Livramento
    Salah Raphinha Jota Gray Sissoko
    Ronaldo(C) Antonio

    TAA James Bamford

    Team is in shambles with 3 good injured players on the bench. Best way through this with 2 FT and 0.4 ITB?

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Bamford -> Jimenez/ASM/Toney and James -> Rudiger.

      1. gart888
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks.

        I'm thinking something similar. I like Bamford to Toney for long term fundraising (turning Semedo into Cancelo soon), but James to Rudiger hurts. Like James much more when he's fit, and hate the idea of a mostly lateral move back in the future.

        1. I Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I'm keeping James but it seems unpopular on here. May just play Livramento.

          1. gart888
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah, I'm leaning towards keeping both James and TAA, but waiting for more news. Having 2 transfers for the IB seems smart.

  15. Werner Bremen
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bamford and Shaw to Jimenez and Azpi for a hit?

  16. trinzoo
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    On a WC, Rudiger +
    A) Christensen + 1.0
    B) Azpi

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

  17. Irish Villan 1985
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on Jimenez, Ronaldo, Shaw to Lukaku, Vardy, Manquillo?

    Sanchez

    Trent, White, Williams

    Salah, Grealish, Raphina, Sarr

    Antonio, Lukaku, Vardy

    Bench: Bachmann, Livramento, Brownhill, Manquillo

    Or......

    Just do a simple Jimenez to Lukaku, Grealish to 4.4M MF?

    Thanks

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Defence is looking a bit shabby with trent out; are you sure you want to add a 3rd 4.0?

  18. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I know I will want a Brentford attacker from GW9 onwards so should I....

    a) Do Traore --> Mbeumo now (stomach the next two tougher fixtures)

    b) Get Toney for Antonio when West Ham fixtures stiffen later

  19. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Having def of TAA/Rudi/Ayling/Duffy/Tsim.

    Already used my FT this week, would you take a hit to do TAA or Ayling to Cancelo?
    Wanted to get him next week anyway.

  20. Il Capitano
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    1FT 1.7m ITB

    Sanchez
    Shaw* White Livramento
    Salah Jota Raph Sarr
    Ronaldo Antonio ASM

    Steele - Gilmour TAA* Ayling*

    Will TAA/Shaw/Ayling > Azpi/Rudi be enough for this GW? Or am I going to have to hit the WC a week early?

    1. STONEROSES
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah, just take out 1 of them for a chel def for me.

      1. Il Capitano
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Ta, fingers crossed for some positive Shaw news tomorrow, but I guess a backline of Rudi-White-Livra isn't the end of the world.

  21. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Transfers made.

    I have bought Mateusz Klich for -4. What even is this week....

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Was on pens to be fair

      Analyse the decision not the result, you did the right thing 😉

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I'm quietly confident. It's one week. I can afford to risk it.

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Is it, not your week?

    3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Good luck with it! Leeds have looked far better with him on the pitch this season IMO and he loves to get forward, think he'll be a nice differential

  22. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Remove GW8 from fixture ticker and sort by attack till GW16...

    Think I've found my Bamford replacement.

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah, Toney slots in very nicely, doesn't he?

      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        But Ings or ASM should probably outscore him

      2. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Cost only 6.3m too. I think I prefer him over most the budget mids too.

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'm even starting to consider Toney & Mbeumo double uo for that period

    3. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Agree, set and forget.

  23. clarkey_2000
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is Duffy/Tsimikas a good enough bench this week with TAA/Rudiger playing? bit worried of TAA being out and Chelsea rotation.

  24. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Best 5th mid? For bench
    Sissoko?

    1. OLEgend
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      D.Luiz

      1. Shark Team
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        He is a holding mid though doesn't he? Sissoko box to box I think

      2. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Agree.

  25. OLEgend
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Who to get rid for Raphinha?
    Jota / Barnes / Greenwood?
    Benching Barnes this week but he will come on If Shaw is not available. Jota and Greenwood most probably won't start this week is what I am thinking.

    1. Shark Team
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Greenwood

    2. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      United the early kickoff so wait for some team news on Shaw

  26. TIM NICE BUT DIM
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Does anyone know about the availability of Jimenez for gw8? I assume hes playing for Mexico? If so, couldnt there be issues with quarantine and such again?

  27. Nespinha
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Whats your opinion?

    Sanchez
    Cancelo, TAA, Rudiger
    Salah, Raphinha, Gray, Benrahma, Buendia
    Ronaldo, Antonio

    subs: Gunn, White, Livramento, Perica

    A) TAA, Buendia, Perica ---- Tomiyasu, Douglas Luiz, Lukaku (-4)

    B) Buendia, Ronaldo ---- Grealish Lukaku

    1. OLEgend
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A looks good if you captain Lukaku

      1. Nespinha
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        yes Lukaku captain for sure

  28. FPL_Crisis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Can my team survive this week rolling a transfer? Really don’t want force moves right before IB. If Trent returns for gw8 then I’d plan to bring in city defender and then reassess James situation.

    Guiata
    Semedo White Livra
    Salah Jota Sarr Gray
    Lukaku Antonio Armstrong
    Steer Gilmour Trent* James*

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Looks ok to me. Trent injury also forcing me to play Armstrong v CHE, not ideal but we'll get by

  29. Strchld
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Can I survive one more week with this?

    Sanchez
    White - Livramento - Shaw*
    Benrahma - Salah - Greenwood - Torres - Jota
    Ronaldo - Antonio

    Bench: all injured and possible Shaw wont play too.
    Good change that Greenwood, Jota and Torres wont start.

    Pros: I have 1 FT.

    A) WC
    B) Take -4 to get 11 out and hope Jota, Torres and Greenwood play.

    1. Strchld
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      if B, probably doing Torres and TAA to Raphinha and CHE def.