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Nick Woltemade of Newcastle United

FPL Gameweek 9 Forward Analysis: In-Depth Picks for Your Attack

Premium Pick: Haaland remains the standout choice (1.14 xG/90). Value Option: Woltemade offers outstanding value with 4 goals and a favourable home fixture. Form Player: Welbeck boasts the strongest recent form (8.3). Fixtures to Target: Newcastle (H) and Arsenal (H) stand out.

Erling Haaland of Manchester City in action

FPL Gameweek 8 Transfer Guide: Data-Backed Picks

Your data-backed guide to GW8 transfers. We identify the priority defender, most reliable goalkeeper, a high-potential differential, and the most efficient forward to target for your FPL squad, all based on verifiable statistics.

Antoine Semenyo celebrating a goal for AFC Bournemouth

FPL Gameweek 7 Review: Explosive Hauls, Surprise Heroes, and an Arsenal Masterclass

Gameweek 7 was a classic FPL rollercoaster with explosive hauls and surprise heroes. Antoine Semenyo was the star with 18 points, while an Arsenal masterclass and solid returns from premium picks rewarded savvy managers. We analyse the key performances to help you prepare for GW8.

Erling Haaland celebrating a goal for Manchester City

FPL Gameweek 7 Captaincy Guide: Data-Driven Selections

Our data-driven guide for GW7 captaincy moves beyond guesswork. We analyse the top candidates, highlighting Erling Haaland as the standout choice, Viktor Gyökeres as a strong mid-priced option, Antoine Semenyo as the form pick, and Bruno Fernandes as a high-risk punt.

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrating a goal

Best FPL Midfielders for Gameweek 7: Salah, Semenyo, and GW7 Picks

Our data-driven analysis for GW7 dives into the best midfield targets. We cover the premium gamble on Bruno Fernandes, the in-form Antoine Semenyo, the incredible value of Jaidon Anthony, and other key players to watch or avoid.

Arsenal defenders Gabriel Magalhães and William Saliba

The Ultimate FPL Gameweek 7 Guide: Defenders and Goalkeepers

Our data-driven guide for GW7 identifies the best defensive assets. We highlight the top goalkeeper and defender from Arsenal, a great value pick from Bournemouth, and the standout budget differential from Sunderland, leveraging our platform's data to give you the edge.

Igor Thiago of Brentford playing against Manchester United

Best FPL Forwards for Gameweek 7: Haaland, Mateta, and Other GW7 Picks

Our data-driven analysis for GW7 identifies the key forwards to target. We cover the top captain pick, the best value option underperforming his xG, the in-form punt with tricky fixtures, and the solid mid-priced long-term hold.

Omar Alderete of Sunderland celebrating his goal

GW6 Review: Alderete's Monster Haul and Haaland's Masterclass

Gameweek 6 delivered monster hauls from unlikely heroes like Omar Alderete, and relentless consistency from premium assets like Erling Haaland. This review breaks down the standout performers and the key tactical lessons learned from a dramatic week of FPL action.

Virgil van Dijk playing for Liverpool

FPL GW6 Defenders: 5 Algorithm-Backed Players to Bolster Your Backline

Our analytical engine dissects the data for GW6, analysing fixture difficulty, clean sheet probability, and attacking threat to identify the top defender picks. From budget enablers to premium powerhouses, here are five defenders our algorithm suggests you should consider.

Erling Haaland celebrating a goal for Manchester City

Algorithm FWD Picks for GW5: Haaland, Gyökeres, and a 2.7% Differential

As we approach Gameweek 5, our algorithm has analysed the underlying data for the next four gameweeks (GW5-8) to identify the top forward picks. From premium powerhouses to budget-enabling differentials, here are the FWDs you should be considering for your FPL squad.