Fantasy Football Matchweek 7: Buy, Sell, Injury Report

As we approach Fantasy Football Matchweek 7 of the Premier League, scheduled from Friday, October 3, to Sunday, October 5, 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 7 Fixtures

The Fantasy Football deadline for Gameweek 7 is Friday, October 3, 18:30 BST.

Friday, October 3

• Bournemouth vs Fulham (20:00 BST)

Saturday, October 4

• Leeds vs Tottenham Hotspur (12:30 BST)
• Arsenal vs West Ham United (15:00 BST)
• Manchester United vs Sunderland (15:00 BST)
• Chelsea vs Liverpool (17:30 BST)

Sunday, October 5

• Aston Villa vs Burnley (14:00 BST)
• Everton vs Crystal Palace (14:00 BST)
• Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest (14:00 BST)
• Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion (14:00 BST)
• Brentford vs Manchester City (16:30 BST)

Injury and Suspension Updates to Note

Hugo Ekitike is unlikely to feature in the game of the weekend, Chelsea vs Liverpool. With a muscle injury, his availability is uncertain. His teammate Alisson Becker, meanwhile, will see out this game with a fresh muscle injury himself.

Cole Palmer, Omar Marmoush, Kolo Muani, Ryan Cherki and Rayan Ait-Nouri are all likely to return from their respective injuries after the international break.

Must-Have FPL Picks

One thing’s for certain now it seems. Whether Man City win, draw, or even lose, Erling Haaland (£14.4m) will probably find himself on the scoresheet. Brentford might have beaten the Red side of Manchester in the previous gameweek, but they should still expect to concede at least one Haaland goal.

Burnley face Aston Villa this weekend, in a season where newly promoted teams are doing better than the likes of Villa who had a strong season last year. In that case, Martin Dubravka (£4.0m) may just be the man to have in goal.

While the Chelsea vs Liverpool game is a hard one to predict, Ryan Gravenberch (£5.6m) feels like a safe bet.

Sunderland travel to Old Trafford this weekend, but considering how the respective clubs have been performing thus far this season, having Sunderland’s Omar Alderete (£4.1m) in your FPL defence doesn’t sound like a bad idea, now does it?

Safer options for your Fantasy Football Matchweek 7 defence are Arsenal’s Gabriel (£6.2m) and William Saliba (£6.0m) as they take on West Ham.

FPL Captaincy Picks

• Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth vs Fulham)
• Erling Haaland (Brentford vs Man City)

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 7 and boost your FPL performance.