We reach a pivotal weekend in the Premier League, with a fixture swing for Manchester City clear to see.
So, who are the top 10 FPL picks by predicted points ahead of FPL Gameweek 6?
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10. Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea)
- GW6 opponent: Brighton (H)
- Predicted points: 5.2
Chelsea centre-back Trevor Chalobah is the only defender to make the top 10 for this week, with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez back from suspension for this game. Chalobah has three goal involvements in the opening five gameweeks, with two goals and one assist. The Englishman has had eight shots on goal, including three big chances.
9. Tijjani Reijnders (Man City)
- GW6 opponent: Burnley (H)
- Predicted points: 5.3
Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders broke the cycle of three consecutive blanks with an assist against Arsenal. He hit the tally of 12 defensive contributions in that game for two additional points, plus netted two bonus points for a nine point haul. Reijnders continues to look great value at just £5.6 million, with nine shots on goal and six key passes.
8. Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)
- GW6 opponent: Sunderland (H)
- Predicted points: 5.6
It’s been a disappointing four gameweeks for Chris Wood owners. The New Zealand striker has failed to deliver an attacking return from eight shots on goal. However, it’s worth staying patient ahead of the home game against Sunderland. The Black Cats will be missing Reinildo Mandava from the heart of their defence through suspension.
7. Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd)
- GW6 opponent: Brentford (A)
- Predicted points: 5.6
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes continued to showcase his routes to points in the 2-1 win against Chelsea last time out, scoring from open play. He’s had 12 shots on goal this season and leads the way for chances created, on 15. Fernandes is involved in set pieces, including penalties, and always in the mix for defensive contribution points.
6. Joao Pedro (Chelsea)
- GW6 opponent: Brighton (H)
- Predicted points: 5.7
It was a rare blank for Joao Pedro in Gameweek 5, as Chelsea struggled playing much of the game against Man Utd with just 10 men. He still has five goal involvements in five appearances this season and is the most-owned player in the game, in 67% of teams at the time of writing.
5. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
- GW6 opponent: Fulham (H)
- Predicted points: 5.8
Ollie Watkins is among the most-sold players going into Gameweek 6. But AI predictions suggest that sellers could regret their decision ahead of the visit of Fulham. Aston Villa’s goal in the 1-1 draw against Sunderland on Sunday was their first Premier League goal of the campaign, with five successive blanks for Watkins despite eight shots and two big chances.
4. Phil Foden (Man City)
- GW6 opponent: Burnley (H)
- Predicted points: 5.8
Phil Foden has emerged back on the radar of fantasy managers following two successive starts, including the opening goal in the win against Man Utd in Gameweek 4. A home game against Burnley is an excellent entry point, with Man City the overwhelming favourites in this game. He’s significantly cheaper than Erling Haaland.
3. Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth)
- GW6 opponent: Leeds (A)
- Predicted points: 6.6
Gameweek 6 looks to be another occasion where Antoine Semenyo is among the most-transferred in players, with five goal involvements from the opening five gameweeks. He’s a template player now, in 47% of teams. His underlying numbers suggest his fast start is sustainable, sitting top among midfielders for shots in the box (12) and big chances (6).
2. Mo Salah (Liverpool)
- GW6 opponent: Crystal Palace (A)
- Predicted points: 6.7
It’s rare to see Mo Salah not on top spot, but a tricky trip to Crystal Palace sees him down in second for the AI predictions this week. He’s had a sound start to the season, with two goals and two assists from his opening five fixtures, with his side taking five wins from five. Crystal Palace are also unbeaten, with three clean sheets and two goals conceded.
1. Erling Haaland (Man City)
- GW6 opponent: Burnley (H)
- Predicted points: 8.9
Erling Haaland pops up with one of the highest predictions of the season so far, leaving fantasy managers considering activating the triple captain chip for the home game against Burnley. Haaland has begun the season in electric form, scoring six goals in five games. He’s top for all goal threat metrics, including shots on target (10) and big chances (10).
