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The best FPL goalkeepers for a Gameweek 7 Wildcard

Following the rundown of suggestions for stand-out Fantasy Premier League (FPL) forwards, midfielders and defenders for Gameweek 7 and beyond, we end the search with the pick of the goalkeepers.

We previously asked Fantasy Football Scout users with a Wildcard intact when they planned to activate this prized chip, and around 30% of the responses were for this current Gameweek.

The article below looks at the best buys at the back with those FPL managers in mind but the targets are, of course, also relevant for those using ‘free’ transfers in Gameweek 7.

All stats and graphics included in this piece are taken from our Premium Members Area.

Here are some of the more interesting goalkeepers for your Wildcard:

Aaron Ramsdale

Xhaka and Moura recalled as Ramsdale starts again

It may be best to whisper this but Arsenal are looking defensively solid again. After a promising second half of last season yielded nine clean sheets from 23 games, three of which came in the final five, Mikel Arteta’s side have conceded just once in the three games since Aaron Ramsdale (£4.5m) was installed as goalkeeper.

The summer signing from Sheffield United has impressed and, at such a reasonable price, meets the preferences of those managers who prefer the value of cheap keepers. The Gunners’ next seven opponents include Brighton and Hove Albion (a), Crystal Palace (H), Watford (H) and Newcastle United (H).

Ederson

Expensive goalkeepers don’t tend to be a popular tactic in FPL when the £100m can only stretch so far. Those at the top clubs tend to face fewer shots and therefore make fewer saves, as well as being hampered by the inability to make the attacking contributions – and rack up bonus points – that make full-backs such as Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.5m) and Andrew Robertson (£7.0m) such coveted assets.

However, with budget defenders like Shane Duffy (£4.3m) and Tino Livramento (£4.2m) seeming too good to ignore, buying Ederson (£6.0m) could be a useful and secure way to gain coverage of Manchester City’s supreme defence ahead of a strong run of fixtures. Their 37 shots conceded is far lower than second-best Wolves’ 61 – a domination that continues in expected goals conceded (xGC), attempts conceded in open play and most other defensive categories.

Robert Sanchez

The game’s most-selected goalkeeper and with good reason. Last season, Brighton’s defence had fantastic underlying stats that somehow didn’t materialise. Their xGC was third-best but only 12 clean sheets were kept, resulting in a 16th-place finish. Things look better this time, with only three sides conceding fewer goals so far.

At the back of this defence is Spain international Robert Sanchez (£4.6m). He emerged from nowhere to make his debut last November and, after securing his place in Gameweek 13, helped the Seagulls to ten clean sheets from 26 matches. Already on two for this campaign, Brighton are sixth in the league and about to have promising fixtures against Norwich City (a) and Newcastle (H). For a long-term goalkeeper who allows you to concentrate on transfers elsewhere, Sanchez is a reliable option.

David Raya

Despite conceding three times against Liverpool, Brentford’s defence have been a strong addition to the league with three clean sheets from five matches. Until then, only Man City and Wolves had allowed fewer shots through their backline.

It stems from a formation change towards the end of their successful promotion season, moving from a back four to a wing-back system. Whilst they let in more goals than fellow new boys Norwich City and Watford, this late switch has continued into the top flight and boosted further with the club record signing of Kristoffer Ajer (£4.5m). The Bees look good at both ends of the pitch and David Raya (£4.6m) – comfortable on the ball – will be a strong pick for the Burnley (a), Norwich (H), Newcastle (a) run that starts from Gameweek 10.

Ben Foster

Is £4.0m FPL goalkeeper Foster the new Watford number one? 3

The Watford stopper is in over 20% of squads, having been seen as the cheap £4.0m back-up most likely to get games. And all it took was five matches until he stepped in for Daniel Bachmann (£4.5m). He conceded goals to both Norwich and Newcastle but just making appearances and collecting save points is good enough for his price tag.

The likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City have conceded more shots, so it’s not totally inconceivable that the Hornets will soon keep their first clean sheet. However, they are about to enter a nasty set of matches that includes home clashes with Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United between Gameweeks 8 and 15.

Also consider

Jimenez ends goal drought as Arsenal claim convincing north London derby win 8

Vicente Guaita and Alex McCarthy are both £4.5m, possess two clean sheets and rank mid-table for their teams’ ability to prevent shots, yet the former has still been able to rack up 19 saves. If McCarthy continues to hold off Fraser Forster (£4.4m) as Southampton’s number one keeper, there is a great run of fixtures between Gameweeks 8 and 15 where the Saints face only one Champions League opponent.

Jose Sa (£5.0m) costs slightly more but pulled off a rare goalkeeping assist last weekend when setting up Raul Jimenez’s (£7.5m) winner, delighting his ownership with a 14-point haul. Similar to Guaita, he has made a high number of saves despite Wolves conceding the second-fewest number of shots throughout the league. Their xGC is only bettered by Man City and Everton, making Sa a good pick for upcoming meetings with Newcastle (H), Crystal Palace (a), Norwich (a) and Burnley (H).

FPLMarc Newcastle fan that spends far too much time thinking about FPL.

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  1. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Burnley at home against Norwich...

    Anyone got Wood this morning?

    1. FER FUSCH AKE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah I had a morning Wood.

      1. tiger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        right time for it

    2. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I have Williams so would need about 100 blue pills

    3. R.C
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Not for the game

      1. Gazwaz80
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I got Hugh G Rection instead….

        1. tiger
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Heard he's always up for it

  2. Jdpz
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Play
    a) Azpilicueta
    b) Wood

    1. FER FUSCH AKE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Both. How good is your team to afford benching any of those 2?

      1. Jdpz
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        no, I don't know who to buy.

    2. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Both

  3. Junks
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    2FTs 0.4ITB
    Sanchez
    TAA* Shaw* White
    Salah Greenwood Saka Raph
    Ant Ronaldo Toney

    Steele / Pereria / Gilmour / TSI
    Out.. pick two
    A. Shaw
    B. TAA
    C. Pereira

    In.. pick two
    1. Semedo
    2. Cancelo
    3. Alonso
    4. Rudiger

    1. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Trent and probably Pereira > Alonso and Rudiger

  4. Super John McGinn-
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Team is a shambles but saving Wildcard until after the deadline, so which hit should I take?

    Sanchez
    Alonso, Coady, Livramento
    Salah, Jota, Raphinia, Sarr, Gilmour
    Lukaku (C), Antonio

    Foster, TAA, Bamford, Ayling

    0.7 ITB

    A) Bamford > Jimenez
    B) TAA > Rudiger
    C) Ayling > Semedo

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B, gives you safe cover
      C, seems a decent upgrade

    2. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B so you don't have to play Livra Vs Chelsea.

  5. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    -4 for this,

    Antonio Captain - Y or N?

    Sa
    Rudiger, Alonso, Tierney, Semedo
    Salah, Greenwood, Saka, Gray
    Lukaku, Antonio

    4.0, Sissoko, Livramento, #Bamford

    2.5

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Captain Lukaku

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Sou kept City, Wolves & United quiet recently

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Then go Antonio

          1. g40steve
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Enjoy the game later.
            When I used to go to the games loved having Cap while watching live 🙂

    2. Dammit_182
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Is mount playing for Chelsea today?? I went Antonio last week and it paid off but this week I just think it’s got to be Lukaku

  6. steven8991
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    One week punt:
    A. Tierney
    B. Tarkowski
    C. Cresswell

    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

    3. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

    4. Dammit_182
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

  7. Manamongst
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who would you bench out of the following:

    Benrahma
    Saka
    Sarr
    Raphinha
    Salah
    Ronaldo
    Sant Maximin
    Antonio

    And why?

    1. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      That’s tough

    2. FPL Emu
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Don't know why you are even listing Ronaldo, Antonio and Salah (and Raph). But ASM or Benrahma

      1. Manamongst
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Just for context...for sure someone would ask me who else I have starting...

    3. Manamongst
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I know I currently have Sant Maximin benched but thinking maybe Benrahma or Even Salah benching this week...scary.

    4. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      What are the other 3 options which you're not benching other than GK?

      1. Manamongst
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Cancelo, Shaw and Perreira in defense.

        1. Mozumbus
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Saka then

    5. _Gunner
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I’d bench ASM kr Sare

    6. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Saka … tough fixture .. just think he is most likely to blank.

    7. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Ben

    8. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Benrahma.

      Of those options I'd say he's just about the least integral to his side's attack.

      1. Manamongst
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks!

    9. Dammit_182
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Salah if your brave…..

  8. FPL Emu
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone know how often Cancelo got cameos last season?

    If he almost never gets them, you can sort of count the cheap substitute's appearance points into his points total.

    1. Manamongst
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      he´s playing...Pep would start the Ukrainian after coming off a knock.

      1. FPL Emu
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I'm talking in general - over the season

        1. Manamongst
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          long term without injuries he should play every week, with Mendy out and Cancelo playing on both left and right side. He will likely only play in the league and big games.

      2. Manamongst
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        wouldn´t*

    2. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Seems to be playing consistently this year! More so than last season (though early days yet!)

  9. Guru Mediation
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Defence is:
    TAA, Ayling, Shaw, Livra, Amartey.
    1.0m itb
    Do I:
    A) TAA, Ayling > Rudiger, Semedo (-4, Bench Livra, WC gw8)
    B) Ayling > Christensen (play Livra)
    C) Alying > Semedo (play Livra)
    D) TAA > Rudiger/Alonso (Play Livra)

    Thanks in advance

    1. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

  10. theBoose
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who to bench?

    1. Sarr
    2. Saka
    3. Benrahma
    4. Toney?

    1. smix
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Toney maybe . Tough

    2. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      4. Can see a West Ham cleanie

      Thoughts on mine below

    3. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      2

    4. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Headache …. Saka.

    5. Manamongst
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Toney

  11. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Seriously considering

    Taa & Obafemi > Williams & Antonio

    Trouble is I have no plan to get Taa back.

    Yay or nay?

    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      No

    2. theBoose
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Nay, keep TAA on the bench.

  12. fplking14
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Sarr or Wood for 1GW punt?

    1. Manamongst
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Sarr

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Wood

    3. FPL Emu
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Sarr

    4. Dammit_182
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Wood

  13. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Rudiger or Azpi?

    1. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Rudi

  14. thegaffer82
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    If you don’t mind guys, I have a simple, but tricky dilemma.

    I want TAA long term, but I also want to get Cancelo.

    Should I do TAA > Cancelo (-4) now?
    Or should I just play Livramento (surely won’t get many points)?
    Or should I do TAA > Azpi for a hit instead (already have Rudi)? -But this will end up with me booking in 2 transfers down the line (One to bring back TAA & another to bring in Cancelo)

    1. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Get cancelo

    2. FPL Emu
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I wouldn't do that for a hit. Find some other way of getting Cancelo then

    3. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Play Livramento.

  15. Eh, just one more thing ...
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    What am I missing here … seems to be a very big swing towards people believing chillwell is the favourite to start today?

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Many thought Brexit would turn out well

    2. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Has been since before the games started, one has played while the other has kept the pine warm.

  16. mcginnntonic
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    -4 for bamford to wood? Would mean I don’t have to play livra too

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      WHy not

  17. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Guiata
    Christensen Coady Rudiger
    Salah Gallagher Sarr Greenwood
    Lukaku Antonio Ronaldo

    Duffy Williams Bissouma
    Good to go?

    1. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yep

    2. ExpressoMySonny
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      AzPi

      1. ExpressoMySonny
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Woops reply fail

  18. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on Mount? Shopping for a Jota replacement. Other option is Saka.

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Mount could be a great option during this run of fixtures.

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Mount, I went Saka, but only cause I could not afford Mason

    3. Forgetmeknot
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yep I like it, I’m thinking he will be my Jota replacement on WC

  19. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who to play?

    Douglas Luiz
    Sissoko.

    1. ExpressoMySonny
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

  20. ExpressoMySonny
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Hmm last WC spots and i cannot make a decision....
    A) Jimi, Gallagher and Saka
    b)Grealish, Toney and ESR

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

    2. Erange
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I would pick A

    3. Peter O'Hanraha-hanrah…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I have A on my wc

    4. adams_6
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      b

  21. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    CR7 on penalties again after Bruno's miss?

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      My gut says Bruno keeps

    2. Peter O'Hanraha-hanrah…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      If I'm not mistaken Bruno said in an interview that they're sharing them with Ole picking the penalty taker for each game

  22. Ohh1454
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Alonso or Azpi ?

    1. adams_6
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Azpi for me
      But then I went for Mount instead

    2. Supernintendo Chalmers
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Azpi more nailed
      Feeling chilli starts today

  23. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Any info f Greenwood starts?

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Why is he a doubt?

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Slightly worried gets rested for Sancho or lingard ?

        1. FPL Emu
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah makes sense to play Lingard to help out with Digne on that side

          1. Stranger Mings
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Hope not but may bench him for ESr in case

  24. Salah_Fingers
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Keeping trent, start Sissoko or Livramento?

    1. adams_6
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      siss

  25. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Ronaldo ahead of Lukaku in the goal scorer odds.

    Antonio some way behind.

    https://www.fantasyfootballreports.com/premier-league-goalscoring-odds/

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      They have odds on Wilson who is out for weeks

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I think the bookies publish them in case he plays.
        No show bet returned.

  26. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who to start? Have Sanchez as GK

    A - Duffy (ARS)
    B - Livra (che)

    1. adams_6
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      a

  27. Jdpz
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Captain
    a) Bruno
    b) Antonio

    1. adams_6
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      a

  28. adams_6
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    playing Cancelo Rudiger already

    Bench A Dias or B White

    1. Supernintendo Chalmers
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      White

  29. Supernintendo Chalmers
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Defensive dilemma:

    Starting: Alonso , TAA* , cancelo

    Bench : coufal * Tsimi

    With Coufal inj and Alonso at risk of rotation and WC next week:

    A : TAA to Rudi (-4)
    B: TAA to Azpi (-4)
    C: hold and hope for the best

    Will lbring TAA back on WC next week

  30. Beatle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Any rumors on Shaw starting today?

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      No, but feel free to start one 🙂