It’s top against bottom in the Premier League this weekend.
League leaders Arsenal entertain relegation candidates Wolverhampton Wanderers, who are yet to win a league game this season.
So, who are the top 10 FPL picks by predicted points ahead of FPL Gameweek 16?
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10. Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool)
- GW16 opponent: Brighton (H)
- Predicted points: 5.2
Liverpool are weathering the storm of a tricky period. Being unbeaten in three consecutive league games is a significant milestone right now. Midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has scored in this period, and with Mo Salah causing friction at the club this week, the Hungarian could be on penalties. He converted in the Champions League in midweek.
9. Piero Hincapie (Arsenal)
- GW16 opponent: Wolves (H)
- Predicted points: 5.2
Arsenal are big favourites for a clean sheet when Wolves visit on Saturday, with Piero Hincapie a budget route into a backline with eight clean sheets this season. He’s benefited from significant injuries in the Gunners defence, and has picked up the two point defensive contribution bonus in consecutive games.
8. Jurrien Timber (Arsenal)
- GW16 opponent: Wolves (H)
- Predicted points: 5.3
Sticking with the Arsenal defence, Jurrien Timber is among the most-owned defenders in the game given his consistency this season. He has plenty of attacking threat, with two goals and three assists already this season. Opponents Wolves have failed to score in five consecutive away trips.
7. Matheus Cunha (Man Utd)
- GW16 opponent: Bournemouth (H)
- Predicted points: 5.4
Matheus Cunha is back as a mainstay in the Manchester United squad since returning from injury. The Brazilian grabbed an assist last time out against Wolves in his second consecutive start. His underlying numbers show promise that further returns could be on the way, with 11 shots in this time, the most of any player.
6. Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
- GW16 opponent: Everton (H)
- Predicted points: 5.5
Another player on his return from injury is Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, who played 57 minutes last time out against Bournemouth. He has one goal from limited minutes, playing just 230 minutes in the Premier League this season. In 2023-24, he scored four goals against Everton at Stamford Bridge, with that fixture ending 6-0.
5. Phil Foden (Man City)
- GW16 opponent: Crystal Palace (A)
- Predicted points: 5.5
Phil Foden is the most transferred-in player once again heading into Gameweek 16 and Manchester City’s trip to Crystal Palace. He’s impossible to ignore after producing double digit hauls in three consecutive games, with five goals and one assist in this time. His price has risen by £0.6 million in the last 10 days.
4. Bryan Mbeumo (Man Utd)
- GW16 opponent: Bournemouth (H)
- Predicted points: 5.6
Bryan Mbeumo is one of three mAN uTD players to make this top 10. And, significantly, this could be his last league game for a while, as he’s due to go to the African Cup of Nations next week. He got on the scoresheet last time out against Wolves and will be looking to make an impact in this one ahead of his departure.
3. Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd)
- GW16 opponent: Bournemouth (H)
- Predicted points: 5.9
Bruno Fernandes was the player of the week last time out, with two goals and one assist in the 4-1 win against Wolves taking him to an 18-point haul. Significantly, he’s now the highest-scoring midfielder in the game this season, despite missing two penalties. Consistency is key, with Fernandes leading the way for shots and key passes in the last four gameweeks alone.
2. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
- GW16 opponent: Wolves (H)
- Predicted points: 6.5
Bukayo Saka may be second in the AI predictions this week, but he’s likely to be my captain for the visit of Wolves, who have been the worst defence in the Premier League this season. Saka has produced attacking returns in three consecutive games, with a win crucial for this game after Man City closed the gap to two points last weekend.
1. Erling Haaland (Man City)
- GW16 opponent: Crystal Palace (A)
- Predicted points: 7.4
Erling Haaland retains his place as the top AI option and the best captain pick ahead of the trip to Crystal Palace, with three goals in three visits to Selhurst Park. Haaland has three goal involvements in the last four gameweeks, but all of those returns came in the 5-4 win on the road to Fulham.
