Fantasy Football Matchweek 6: Buy, Sell, Injury Report

As we approach Fantasy Football Matchweek 6 of the Premier League, scheduled from Saturday, September 27, to Monday, September 29, it’s essential for FPL managers to strategise effectively to maximise their points.

Here’s a comprehensive guide to assist you in making informed decisions for your squad as we settle back into the football season.

Fantasy Football Matchweek 6 Fixtures

The Fantasy Football deadline for Gameweek 6 is Saturday, September 27, 11:00 BST.

Saturday, September 27

• Brentford vs Manchester United (12:30 BST)
• Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion (15:00 BST)
• Crystal Palace vs Liverpool (15:00 BST)
• Leeds vs Bournemouth (15:00 BST)
• Manchester City vs Burnley (15:00 BST)
• Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland (17:30 BST)
• Tottenham Hotspur vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (20:00 BST)

Sunday, September 28

• Aston Villa vs Fulham (14:00 BST)
• Newcastle United vs Arsenal (16:30 BST)

Monday, September 29

• Everton vs West Ham (20:00 BST)

Injury and Suspension Updates to Note

This is beginning to feel like a toxic relationship with all the back-and-forth, but Cole Palmer is (still) injured. Many were angry and questioned Enzo Maresca’s decision to sub off Palmer in Chelsea’s 2-1 loss to Manchester United in the previous gameweek, but it has since been revealed that his groin injury has persisted.

Hugo Ekitike will be unavailable for the Crystal Palace clash, after receiving a second yellow card for taking off his shirt in Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Southampton in the third round of the Carabao Cup. Silly? Yes. And Palace will be no easy team for Arne Slot’s team to beat, especially without their most clinical man outside of Mohamed Salah.

As if we needed another big name to cross off the list, Erling Haaland’s availability was uncertain. However, Pep Guardiola has confirmed that the Norwegian will be available for selection against Burnley. So if you’re a last-minute FPL manager like myself, there’s still time to keep him in your team/buy him.

A name Fantasy Football managers can definitely cross off the list – Arsenal’s Noni Madueke. His knee injury has coincided with Bukayo Saka’s return.

Must-Have FPL Picks

Now that we know Erling Haaland (£14.3m) is available this weekend, with Man City taking on Burnley, the striker may just be a valuable pick. No FPL player is in better form than him anyway.

Eberechi Eze (£7.5m) scored his first Arsenal goal against Port Vale, and while a game against Newcastle will not be a walkover, the England international is worth considering, especially as he is in form.

As consistently as Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah (£14.5m) was named as a must-have FPL pick, Antoine Semenyo (£7.7m) of Bournemouth has been the constant of this season so far. With Leeds, Fulham, and Crystal Palace as the Cherries’ next fixtures, there might be no need to take Semenyo off your Fantasy Football team.

Tottenham face bottom-of-the-table Wolves this weekend, and Micky van de Ven (£4.7m) is an affordable and in-form pick. Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi (£4.8m) and Man City’s Josko Gvardiol (£5.8m) are other suitable defensive options.

Captaincy Picks

• Mohamed Salah (Crystal Palace vs Liverpool)
• Antoine Semenyo (Leeds vs Bournemouth)
• Erling Haaland (Man City vs Burnley)

Strategic Considerations

Monitor Press Conferences: Last-minute injury updates and team news can significantly impact your decisions. Stay informed to make timely transfers.

By staying updated on the latest news and being strategic with your Fantasy Football transfers and captaincy choices, you can navigate the challenges of Matchweek 6 and boost your FPL performance.