A pause in the schedule has given FPL managers the opportunity to reflect.
And now there’s the excitement of the Manchester derby to look forward to.
So, who are the top 10 FPL picks by predicted points ahead of FPL Gameweek 22?
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10. Matheus Cunha (Man Utd)
- GW22 opponent: Man City (H)
- Predicted points: 5.6
Manchester United’s Matheus Cunha has produced one goal in the last four gameweeks. Sound underlying numbers sees his prediction remain high for Michael Carrick’s first game in charge at Old Trafford in the derby. Cunha has produced 11 shots on goal in this time.
9. Gabriel (Arsenal)
- GW22 opponent: Nottingham Forest (A)
- Predicted points: 5.6
Arsenal’s Gabriel is one of two defenders to make this list for the trip to Nottingham Forest. The Brazilian has scored two goals in three games since returning from injury, to take him up to three goals and two assists for the campaign. He has 400,000 new owners ahead of this fixture, with his routes to points making him a compelling buy.
8. Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle)
- GW22 opponent: Wolves (A)
- Predicted points: 5.7
Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is in a rich vein of form. And he has a great entry point away to bottom of the league Wolverhampton Wanderers. He’s produced double digit hauls in three consecutive games, hitting the scoresheet on each occasion, and adding an assist in the dramatic 4-3 win against Leeds United last time out.
7. Cristian Romero (Tottenham)
- GW22 opponent: Bournemouth (H)
- Predicted points: 5.7
Tottenham Hotspur are among the clean sheet hopefuls when they face West Home United at home this weekend. Cristian Romero is the highest-predicted defender for this round of fixtures. His side have kept two clean sheets in the last four gameweeks, and he’s picked up the two point defensive contribution bonus in seven of his 16 starts this season.
6. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
- GW22 opponent: Nottingham Forest (A)
- Predicted points: 5.8
Arsenal star man Bukayo Saka is pipped by his cheaper teammate Declan Rice in the predicted points stakes ahead of the trip to Nottingham Forest. He has three assists in the last four gameweeks, having made eight key passes. Saka has also had an eye for goal, with 12 shots, but is sharing penalty taking duties with striker Viktor Gyokeres.
5. Declan Rice (Arsenal)
- GW22 opponent: Nottingham Forest (A)
- Predicted points: 5.9
Declan Rice’s consistency this season sees him as the second-highest scoring player in the game behind Erling Haaland, with four goals and seven assists. He has two goals and two assists from his last four appearances, taking a significant number of set pieces. Rice’s routes to points are valuable, picking up defensive contribution points eight times.
4. Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd)
- GW22 opponent: Man City (H)
- Predicted points: 6.0
Bruno Fernandes is now back from injury and also back into the top 10 for predicted points. He’s expected to play more advanced under Michael Carrick in the No.10 role, which could yield more attacking returns. He remains top for both key passes (56) and big chances created (11) among all players this season.
3. Cody Gakpo (Liverpool)
- GW22 opponent: Burnley (H)
- Predicted points: 6.0
Liverpool have the fixture of the weekend at home to promoted Burnley, with two of their attackers making this top 10. Midfielder Cody Gakpo has one goal in two starts since returning from injury, taking him to eight goal involvements for the season. Opponents Burnley haven’t kept a clean sheet on the road in this campaign.
2. Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool)
- GW22 opponent: Burnley (H)
- Predicted points: 7.2
Hugo Ekitike returned from injury to play 30 minutes from the bench for Liverpool in the 4-1 win against Barnsley in the FA Cup, where he produced a goal and an assist. In the Premier League he has 10 goal involvements, with more than half of those goal involvements coming at Anfield.
1. Erling Haaland (Man City)
- GW22 opponent: Man Utd (A)
- Predicted points: 7.7
Erling Haaland retains his place as the top AI option and the best captain pick ahead of the trip to Man Utd, who are one of his favourite Premier League opponents. He has eight goals and three assists in six appearances against them. He has 21 goal involvements in this campaign, but just one goal in the last four gameweeks.
