Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 7 – Captain Picks

The Sensible Choice

The Egyptian is still looking for a goal on the road but he does have two assists to his name and against a tough Sheffield United defense, he could be your answer. His tally of 14 goal contributions on the road last term was only beaten by Callum Wilson and Harry Kane. Not even Sergio Aguero came close, there is still a question as to whether he’s worth the lofty price-tag.

Sergio Aguero

An 8-0 thrashing of Watford and yet the Argentine walked away with just one goal to his name, not the best night for him, but Kevin De Bruyne had a ball. That might change, with Manchester City now after Everton and their goal-hungry defense. The Toffees started out well, but after two clean sheets in a row, they’ve opted to throw everything away.

Oh and combine that with Kevin De Bruyne’s red hot form, David Silva’s red hot form and Manchester City’s form, which makes him a sure pick.

The Differential Pick

Another week and Son Heung-Min is under yet another differential category. That’s because Tottenham’s form this season has been horrendous and their players have suffered. Harry Kane managed just a goal the last time out, while Son, who has been rather brilliant, has managed to net just two goals and create two more. Not the greatest statistic, but a mid-week loss to League Two side Colchester United might change a lot for Tottenham.

They were mocked and criticised, which could evoke a reaction from the club and with Son in line to start once again, it could be him running the show yet again. The South Korean has been by far the best Tottenham player in the Premier League by a large margin and probably the only one who deserves to be in an FPL team. A choice to think about for sure.

Part of the marauding full-back brothers at Liverpool, Alexander-Arnold is expensive. And not just expensive, the man is very very expensive. So expensive that it often forces FPL managers to actually think and then double-check if they really want to bring him in. But so far, the young full-back has not disappointed, not at all. Well barring the fact that Liverpool cannot keep a clean sheet, Alexander-Arnold has made that easier by creating two goals and scoring another.

It puts only John Lundstram ahead of him when it comes to most points scored, only by one. But with Sheffield United next for Jurgen Klopp and co, Liverpool’s right-back is a good choice as a captain. Risky but a good choice, because no FPL defender has fired more shots on goal, has attempted 18 assists and has had two big chances. All this and he’s still playing as a right-back, so there’s that chance of a clean sheet and bonus points.

Tammy Abraham

One of the many breakout stars of these first few weeks in a new fantasy season, Tammy Abraham has had a brilliant start to his life as Chelsea’s number 9. Seven goals in six games, including a hattrick against Wolverhampton Wanderers, makes him arguably one of the only must have men on your FPL team-sheet. But with a few other options out there, it’s not surprising that managers are still deciding.

The Blues need to make up for that loss to Liverpool and the best possible way to do that, is by thoroughly beating Brighton.