A favourable game for Arsenal away at Burnley sees their assets in high demand.
So, who are the top 10 FPL picks by predicted points ahead of FPL Gameweek 10?
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10. Cody Gakpo (Liverpool)
- GW10 opponent: Aston Villa (H)
- Predicted points: 5.2
Cody Gakpo is one of three Liverpool assets to make the top 10 this week, despite a tricky home game against Aston Villa. Gakpo has produced two goals in the last four gameweeks, taking him up to five goal involvements for the campaign. Four straight defeats in the Premier League is a concern, though.
9. Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland)
- GW10 opponent: Everton (H)
- Predicted points: 5.2
The AI predictions are learning the value of defensive contribution points in this campaign, with three defenders making the shortlist this time around. Sunderland’s Nordi Mukiele has one goal and three clean sheets for the campaign, hitting the two point defensive contribution bonus in six of his eight appearances. It’s Everton at home next.
8. Jurrien Timber (Arsenal)
- GW10 opponent: Burnley (A)
- Predicted points: 5.2
The Arsenal defence has been astonishingly consistent this season, with a leading tally of six clean sheets in nine games and just three goals conceded. Remarkably, they’ve conceded just five big chances on their goal in this time. Full-back Jurrien Timber has produced a remarkable four goal involvements from eight starts.
7. Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool)
- GW10 opponent: Aston Villa (H)
- Predicted points: 5.5
The AI’s favour towards Liverpool continues with Dominik Szoboszlai who has advanced to the No.10 role in recent games. He has been an ever-present for Liverpool in this campaign, producing two goal involvements. Defensive contributions have provided a crucial boost to his points, hitting the bonus in three of his last four appearances.
6. Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd)
- GW10 opponent: Nottingham Forest (A)
- Predicted points: 5.6
Manchester United’s return to form hasn’t come hand in hand with a points boost for captain Bruno Fernandes. He’s netted just one assist in their recent run of three consecutive wins, despite his side scoring eight goals in this period. He’s had nine shots on goal and made eight key passes in this period though, which suggests returns are coming.
5. Gabriel (Arsenal)
- GW10 opponent: Burnley (A)
- Predicted points: 5.9
A yellow flag as an injury doubt didn’t stop Gabriel from taking another significant haul against Crystal Palace last time out. And he’s now averaging over 10 points per game in the last four gameweeks alone. He’s chalked up two goal involvements in that time, hitting the defensive contribution bonus on two occasions.
4. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
- GW10 opponent: Burnley (A)
- Predicted points: 6.2
Bukayo Saka completes a trio of Arsenal assets for the trip to Burnley, with the Gunners the heavy favourites for a win and a clean sheet at the weekend. Saka has one goal from five league appearances since his return from injury, where he’s produced ten shots and made ten key passes. He’s also back on penalties.
3. Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
- GW10 opponent: Brentford (H)
- Predicted points: 6.3
Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta produced a hat-trick in his most recent home game, taking him up to five goal involvements for the campaign. In the last five gameweeks he’s bettered Erling Haaland’s underlying numbers, with a leading Expected Goals metric of 5.97 and 12 big chances. His next big haul could come up against Brentford.
2. Mo Salah (Liverpool)
- GW10 opponent: Aston Villa (H)
- Predicted points: 7.0
Mo Salah will be carrying plenty of Liverpool hopes of a return to form. He’s provided one goal in the last four gameweeks, taking him to five for the season. He was rested midweek in the League Cup and has an excellent record against Aston Villa, producing at least one attacking return against them in every home game in his six seasons at the club.
1. Erling Haaland (Man City)
- GW10 opponent: Bournemouth (H)
- Predicted points: 8.1
Erling Haaland’s six game-scoring streak in the Premier League came to an abrupt end in Gameweek 9. But he retains his place as the top AI option and the best captain pick ahead of the visit of Bournemouth. While his numbers have regressed slightly in recent gameweeks, he remains on top for both shots on target and goals.
