It’s midfielders dominating the conversation, with plenty of picks vying for our attention following the international break.
So, who are the top 10 FPL picks by predicted points ahead of FPL Gameweek 8?
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10. Josko Gvardiol (Man City)
- GW8 opponent: Everton (H)
- Predicted points: 5.2
Two clean sheets in the last four gameweeks since the arrival of Gianluigi Donnarumma has put Manchester City defensive assets back on the map. They carry plenty of clean sheet potential when they host Everton at home in Gameweek 8, with defender Josko Gvardiol already notching an assist this season, from four appearances.
9. Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd)
- GW8 opponent: Liverpool (A)
- Predicted points: 5.2
Bruno Fernandes remains in the mix given his consistency this season, despite a tricky fixture away at Anfield. Both of Fernandes’ league goals have come at Old Trafford this season. He’s missed from the penalty spot twice in this campaign, but remains dominant on set pieces. He’s hit the defensive contribution bonus on three occasions.
8. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
- GW8 opponent: Fulham (A)
- Predicted points: 5.2
Having converted from the penalty spot last time out in the 2-0 win against West Ham, Bukayo Saka is now rising in stock among the Arsenal attackers, ahead of Viktor Gyokeres. He’s had nine shots and made seven key passes this season, taking some corner responsibility too for the Gunners, who have had plenty of success from set pieces.
7. Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace)
- GW8 opponent: Bournemouth (H)
- Predicted points: 5.3
Crystal Palace midfielder Ismaila Sarr remains a relative differential in the game, going under the radar despite racking up four goal involvements in five appearances this season. He has a good record at Selhurst Park this season, scoring in both games he has featured, including in the 2-1 win against Liverpool in Gameweek 6.
6. Phil Foden (Man City)
- GW8 opponent: Everton (H)
- Predicted points: 5.4
Man City midfielder Phil Foden has started four consecutive league games since the last international break, scoring in the 3-0 win against Manchester United back in Gameweek 4. Minutes have been his biggest barrier to points in recent seasons. His underlying numbers show some promise, with seven shots and six key passes in this spell.
5. Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth)
- GW8 opponent: Crystal Palace (A)
- Predicted points: 5.6
Antoine Semenyo continues to be impossible to ignore, having amassed nine goal involvements this season: six goals and three assists. He ranks top among midfielders for big chances on goal (7), which suggests that these high levels of returns are sustainable in the long run. He also remains on spot-kicks for Bournemouth.
4. Alexander Isak (Liverpool)
- GW8 opponent: Man Utd (H)
- Predicted points: 5.7
Alexander Isak has started consecutive Premier League games, but is still waiting for his first league goal in a Liverpool shirt. That could come this time out against Man Utd, who have failed to keep a clean sheet on the road this season, conceding seven goals in three away trips. Ekitike is fit to compete for minutes.
3. Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
- GW8 opponent: Bournemouth (H)
- Predicted points: 6.0
Crystal Palace are unbeaten at home this season, scoring in every game at Selhurst Park. It’s been an unusually quiet start to the season for Jean-Philippe Mateta, with two goals from seven appearances. He has been unlucky not to deliver more, ranking second for big chances on goal with seven, plus he has penalties in his locker.
2. Mo Salah (Liverpool)
- GW8 opponent: Man Utd (H)
- Predicted points: 7.2
It’s been a consistent, if not electric start to the campaign for Liverpool’s Mo Salah, with two goals and two assists from seven games. He has an excellent record against opponents Man Utd, with 13 goals and six assists from 15 league appearances against them. Three of their last four meetings have ended in a draw.
1. Erling Haaland (Man City)
- GW8 opponent: Everton (H)
- Predicted points: 7.3
Erling Haaland retains his place as the top AI option and best captain pick for the visit of Everton. It’s impossible to back against a player who has scored in five consecutive league games, with 10 goal involvements for the opening seven gameweeks. His underlying numbers are equally compelling, top for shots (15) and big chances (8) in the last four.
