The international break has given Fantasy Premier League managers a pause before Gameweek 4. With several enticing fixtures this weekend, selecting a balanced eleven alongside a reliable captain is the priority.<\/p>\n
In goal, Robert S\u00e1nchez (\u00a35.0m) is among the top-scoring keepers after three rounds. The Chelsea goalkeeper has two clean sheets and 17 points, and he has earned added save points in two of his three fixtures. Chelsea visit a Brentford side described as goal-shy, making S\u00e1nchez a strong pick. Martin D\u00fabravka (\u00a34.0m) remains a sensible low-cost second keeper with a secure starting spot at Burnley.<\/p>\n
We recommend starting three defenders. Virgil van Dijk (\u00a36.0m) has collected defensive contribution points across wins over Bournemouth and Newcastle United and posted an eight-point return at home to Arsenal. Liverpool travel to Burnley on Sunday and another clean sheet is plausible. Crystal Palace wing back Daniel Mu\u00f1oz (\u00a35.5m) offers both defensive and attacking upside; he has 19 points from three games, including an assist and a nine-point haul at Aston Villa, and Palace host Sunderland. Pedro Porro (\u00a35.6m) has featured in Tottenham\u2019s organised defence \u2014 Spurs have conceded once in three matches and visit West Ham United, where Porro could target a clean sheet and an attacking return.<\/p>\n
Fulham\u2019s Joachim Andersen (\u00a34.5m) and Leeds United\u2019s Gabriel Gudmundsson (\u00a34.0m) are useful bench options.<\/p>\n
Mohamed Salah (\u00a314.5m) has a goal and an assist from three matches and is the captain recommendation as Liverpool face a Burnley defence that has conceded six goals so far. Cody Gakpo (\u00a37.7m) has provided a goal and two assists and is a strong partner in attack.<\/p>\n
Antoine Semenyo (\u00a37.4m) and Jack Grealish (\u00a36.7m) have been standout performers and both have home matches this weekend. Fulham\u2019s Josh King (\u00a34.5m) is a budget enabler after an offside\/VAR intervention denied a goal at Chelsea.<\/p>\n
Jo\u00e3o Pedro (\u00a37.7m) leads the forwards with two goals and two assists (26 points). Jean-Philippe Mateta (\u00a37.5m) is Palace\u2019s route into attack after opening his account at Villa Park; an injury to Isma\u00efla Sarr increases his responsibility. Viktor Gy\u00f6keres (\u00a39.0m) could be appealing when Arsenal host Nottingham Forest; Forest have changed manager and the incoming Ange Postecoglou will need time to implement his approach, which may affect Forest defensively in the short term.<\/p>\n
The deadline for Gameweek 4 is Saturday, 13 September at 11 a.m. BST (6 a.m. ET, 3 a.m. PT) ahead of Arsenal\u2019s lunchtime fixture with Nottingham Forest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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