{"id":534403,"date":"2019-09-27T10:06:10","date_gmt":"2019-09-27T14:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=534403"},"modified":"2019-09-27T10:06:10","modified_gmt":"2019-09-27T14:06:10","slug":"preview-fantasy-premier-league-gameweek-seven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2019\/09\/27\/preview-fantasy-premier-league-gameweek-seven\/","title":{"rendered":"Preview: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek Seven"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fantasy Premier League Gameweek Seven is here, after an eventful gameweek six. Can <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/feeds\/manchestercityfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manchester City<\/a> score eight again? Will <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/sheffield-united-club-news-analysis-fixtures\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sheffield United<\/a> stop the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/feeds\/liverpoolfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Liverpool<\/a> juggernaut? Let&#8217;s find out.<\/p>\n<h2>Fantasy Premier League Gameweek Seven Picks<\/h2>\n<h3>Goalkeepers<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/53af52f3\/Kasper-Schmeichel?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kasper Schmeichel<\/a> (\u00a35.0) is the standout keeper option this week with a home game against <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/newcastle-united\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Newcastle United<\/a>. Not too many FPL managers have him so could be a nice differential.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/4535e4bb\/Mathew-Ryan?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mathew Ryan<\/a> could be one for the brave. He is expected to make a lot of saves against <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/feeds\/chelseafootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chelsea<\/a> at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n<p>Former teammates <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/4b40d9ca\/Nick-Pope?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nick Pope<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/a6de6361\/Tom-Heaton?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tom Heaton<\/a> go head to head at Villa Park this week. This is a tough one to call. Will <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/aston-villa-club-news-analysis-fixtures\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aston Villa<\/a> play out another goalless draw at home?<\/p>\n<h3>Defenders<\/h3>\n<p>\u00c7aglar S\u00f6y\u00fcnc\u00fc (\u00a34.6) could be a great option this week as he has a good chance of keeping a clean sheet.<\/p>\n<p>Trent Alexander-Arnold (\u00a37.1) has great attacking threat and takes set-pieces as well. He is a must-have in this game.<\/p>\n<h3>Midfielders<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/e46012d4\/Kevin-De-Bruyne\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kevin De Bruyne<\/a> (\u00a39.9) had a blinder last week against <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/watford\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watford<\/a>\u00a0at home.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/feeds\/manchestercityfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manchester City<\/a> may not score eight every week but Everton players must be dreading the thought of facing the Cityzens.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/b400bde0\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Raheem Sterling<\/a> (\u00a312.1) was rested last week and played 70 minutes in midweek in the EFL Cup. Will Pep rest him again? Importantly, <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/3eb22ec9\/Bernardo-Silva?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bernardo Silva<\/a> played the whole game on Tuesday. So, one should expect Sterling to start along with <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/892d5bb1\/Riyad-Mahrez?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Riyad Mahrez<\/a>. Then again, who knows.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/e342ad68\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mohamed Salah<\/a>\u00a0(\u00a312.5) and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/c691bfe2\/Sadio-Mane?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sadio Man\u00e9<\/a> (\u00a311.6) could both do well in any week. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/sheffield-united-club-news-analysis-fixtures\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sheffield United<\/a> away could be tricky though.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/9674002f\/Mason-Mount?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mason Mount<\/a> (\u00a36.6) could have a big game at home to <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/brighton-hove-albion\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brighton<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/92e7e919\/Son-Heung-min?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Son Heung-min<\/a> (\u00a39.7) is quite pricy but has a decent looking home fixture. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/southampton\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Southampton<\/a> do have the ability to make things tricky for Spurs though.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/90f91999\/John-McGinn?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">John McGinn<\/a> (\u00a35.7) has been pretty impressive so far and has a decent home fixture against<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/burnley\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Burnley<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Strikers<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/f586779e\/Tammy-Abraham?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tammy Abraham<\/a> (\u00a37.5) has changed a few minds this season. He has another chance to impress this week as Chelsea take on Brighton at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/4d034881\/Sergio-Aguero\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sergio Ag\u00fcero<\/a> (\u00a312.1) was not even part of the squad in midweek. He is a must-have this week considering his form.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/4c370d81\/Roberto-Firmino?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roberto Firmino<\/a> (\u00a39.6) has been in sublime form this season with three goals and four assists so far. He could have another good game.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/4e9a0555\/Chris-Wood?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chris Wood<\/a> (\u00a36.2) scored a brace last week. The Newzealand striker scored <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transfermarkt.com\/chris-wood\/leistungsdatendetails\/spieler\/108725\/plus\/0?saison=2018&amp;verein=&amp;liga=&amp;wettbewerb=GB1&amp;pos=&amp;trainer_id=\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">six of his ten goals within a span of eight matches last season<\/a>. Is he going to make a similar run this time? He is available at a very cheap price for a regular starter.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/tottenham\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> fans will look to <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/21a66f6a\/Harry-Kane?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harry Kane<\/a> (\u00a311.0) to provide them with some happiness this week after the midweek debacle.<\/p>\n<h3>Captaincy Picks<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/4d034881\/Sergio-Aguero\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sergio Ag\u00fcero<\/a>(\u00a312.2), <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/e46012d4\/Kevin-De-Bruyne\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kevin De Bruyne<\/a> (\u00a39.9), <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/e342ad68\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mohamed Salah<\/a> (\u00a312.5), Tammy Abraham (\u00a37.5) and <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/b400bde0\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Raheem Sterling<\/a> (\u00a312.1).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Top Picks<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/4d034881\/Sergio-Aguero\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sergio Ag\u00fcero<\/a> (\u00a312.2)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/e46012d4\/Kevin-De-Bruyne\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kevin De Bruyne<\/a> (\u00a39.9)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/b400bde0\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Raheem Sterling<\/a> (12.1)<\/li>\n<li>Tammy Abraham (\u00a37.5)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/e342ad68\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mohamed Salah<\/a>\u00a0(\u00a312.5)<\/li>\n<li>Mason Mount (\u00a36.6)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/c691bfe2\/Sadio-Mane?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sadio Man\u00e9<\/a>\u00a0(\u00a311.6)<\/li>\n<li>Trent Alexander-Arnold (\u00a37.1)<\/li>\n<li>John McGinn (\u00a35.7)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/21a66f6a\/Harry-Kane?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harry Kane<\/a>\u00a0(\u00a311.0)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Main Photo<\/p>\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color: #fff; display: inline-block; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #a7a7a7; font-size: 11px; width: 100%; max-width: 594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left;\"><a style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.co.uk\/detail\/1170484243\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 0; padding: 66.66667% 0 0 0; width: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: inline-block; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0;\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/1170484243?et=UAP8z683QHtprA_3pohAKg&amp;tld=co.uk&amp;sig=J41BFdxcpv61FSjfUE1UXBA6VAodvcsriJ8rH4ujHss=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" width=\"594\" height=\"396\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fantasy Premier League Gameweek Seven is here, after an eventful gameweek six. Can Manchester City score eight again? Will Sheffield United stop the Liverpool juggernaut? Let&#8217;s find out. Fantasy Premier League Gameweek Seven Picks Goalkeepers Kasper Schmeichel (\u00a35.0) is the standout keeper option this week with a home game against Newcastle United. 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