The October international break gave Fantasy Premier League managers time to reassess ahead of Gameweek 8. Several fixtures shape clear options across positions while other choices require caution.<\/p>\n
Goalkeepers to consider include Gianluigi Donnarumma (\u00a35.7m), who is fixture-proof for Manchester City against Everton (H). David Raya (\u00a35.7m) remains a set-and-forget option given Arsenal\u2019s defensive form, despite Fulham (A) posing a challenge; the Gunners have conceded just three goals in all competitions this term. With Alisson injured for the next few weeks, Giorgi Mamardashvili (\u00a34.3m) could be a steal as Liverpool\u2019s starting goalkeeper, especially with the club seeking to halt a three-game losing run ahead of Manchester United (A).<\/p>\n
Defensive investments start again with Arsenal. Gabriel (\u00a36.3m) was rested during Brazil\u2019s second friendly and should be ready for Fulham; he has scored 33 points across the last four games and pairs well with William Saliba (\u00a36.0m) and Jurri\u00ebn Timber (\u00a35.9m). Jo\u0161ko Gvardiol (\u00a35.9m) delivered 12 points at Brentford in Gameweek 7 and is an attacking set-piece threat for Man City against Everton. Budget defenders include Sunderland\u2019s Omar Alderete (\u00a34.1m), a near-guaranteed starter despite a slight injury concern after a 17-point haul at Nottingham Forest in Gameweek 6, and Burnley\u2019s Quilindschy Hartman (\u00a34.0m), who has managed assists in back-to-back games ahead of Leeds United (H).<\/p>\n
In midfield and attack, Arsenal\u2019s Eberechi Eze (\u00a37.6m) is certain to start with Martin \u00d8degaard injured and arrives in form after scoring for England against Latvia. Tottenham\u2019s Mohammed Kudus (\u00a36.8m) produced 12 points at Leeds United after scoring his first Spurs goal in Gameweek 7 and supplying an assist; Aston Villa (H) follows. J\u00e9r\u00e9my Doku (\u00a36.6m) has been good value when starting, producing 20 points in recent home matches and providing one assist during the international break.<\/p>\n
Cody Gakpo (\u00a37.5m) offers a cost-effective route into Liverpool\u2019s attack against a leaky Man Utd defence, having scored four goals in his last three games for club and country and netting three in three at Anfield versus United. Burnley\u2019s Jaidon Anthony (\u00a35.7m) is the fourth-highest scoring midfielder in FPL and could extend his five goal contributions if fit. Up front, Erling Haaland (\u00a314.5m) is essential after 21 goals for club and country this season; his only non-scoring fixture was the home clash with Spurs in Gameweek 2. Jo\u00e3o Pedro (\u00a37.7m) should benefit from Nottingham Forest\u2019s defensive struggles under Ange Postecoglou, while Jarrod Bowen (\u00a37.7m) remains a reliable source of goals now classed as a forward and recently scored in a 3- goal display against Brentford (H).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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