The transfer window has closed and the first international break of the season has come to an end.
So, who are the top 10 FPL picks by predicted points ahead of FPL Gameweek 4?
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10. Joao Pedro (Chelsea)
- GW4 opponent: Brentford (A)
- Predicted points: 5.4
Chelsea’s Joao Pedro is one of just three players to have delivered four goal involvements in the opening three gameweeks. Pedro is most-owned player in the game and has a trip to Brentford up next. His minutes look secure too, given the absence of Liam Delap through injury. The Bees have conceded five goals in their opening three games.
9. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
- GW4 opponent: Everton (A)
- Predicted points: 5.5
It’s been a shocking start to the season for Aston Villa, having failed to score in their opening three games. A trip to Everton will provide a stiff test, with the side looking to their striker Ollie Watkins for goals. He’s had eight shots in the opening three gameweeks and will need to be more clinical, with just two on target and one big chance.
8. Chris Richards (Crystal Palace)
- GW4 opponent: Sunderland (H)
- Predicted points: 5.5
Crystal Palace have been one of the standout defences in the opening three gameweeks, keeping two clean sheets and conceding just one goal. Centre-back Chris Richards has proven to be a magnet for the new defensive contribution points, hitting the bonus two points in Gameweek 3. He’s made it to eight contributions in the previous two gameweeks.
7. Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool)
- GW4 opponent: Burnley (A)
- Predicted points: 5.7
Liverpool’s new signing Alexander Isak is dominating the transfers in. But it looks likely that Hugo Ekitike will lead the line against Burnley given Isak’s lack of competitive minutes. Ekitike owners should remain patient: he has two goals and one assist in the opening three gameweeks, with two big chances on goal.
6. Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal)
- GW4 opponent: Nottingham Forest (H)
- Predicted points: 5.8
Viktor Gyokeres scored a brace in his home debut in Gameweek 2 against Leeds United. And he’ll have hopes for a similar emphatic performance when Nottingham Forest visit this weekend. Those two goals have come from just two shots this season, with Forest somewhat of an unknown entity from a defensive perspective under Ange Postecoglou.
5. Antoine Semenyo (Bouremouth)
- GW4 opponent: Brighton (H)
- Predicted points: 5.8
Antoine Semenyo is one of the top performing players in the game from the opening three gameweeks, with two goals and one assist, with his side coming off a huge win against Tottenham Hotspur in Gameweek 3. He’s already seen a price increase of £0.4 million, with 10 shots and five big chances on goal in this period.
4. Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace)
- GW4 opponent: Sunderland (H)
- Predicted points: 6.0
It’s rare to see a defender rank so highly in the gameweek ratings. But Palace wing-back Daniel Munoz is an exception, with the potential to play as a winger this week given the injury to Ismaila Sarr. He has one attacking return so far this season, having created two big chances, with 10 goal involvements in the last campaign.
3. Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
- GW4 opponent: Sunderland (H)
- Predicted points: 6.7
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta completes a triple up on their assets ahead of their home game against Sunderland. The Black Cats have lost their only away game so far this season, conceding two. Mateta opened his scoring account for this season from the penalty spot, in that emphatic 3-0 win at Villa Park last time out.
2. Erling Haaland (Man City)
- GW4 opponent: Man Utd (H)
- Predicted points: 7.2
It’s been another fast start to the season for Erling Haaland, with three goals from the opening three gameweeks. His underlying numbers are equally compelling, sitting top for shots (14) and big chances (6). Manchester United are one of Haaland’s favourite opponents, with six goals and three assists in five Premier League appearances against them.
1. Mo Salah (Liverpool)
- GW4 opponent: Burnley (A)
- Predicted points: 8.2
Once again it’s Mo Salah who tops the AI rankings ahead of the trip to promoted Burnley, as the best captain pick for this week. Salah has started the season with two goal involvements in the opening three gameweeks, with four shots on goal and four key passes. He has only ever scored one Premier League goal against Burnley.
