With Gameweek 23 on the horizon managers should balance safe, high-floor options with a handful of budget differentials. For those using a two-keeper rotation, Robin Roefs (\u00a35.0m) of Sunderland is the standout short-term pick; he is the game\u2019s second highest-scoring stopper and faces West Ham United (A). Brentford\u2019s Caomh\u00edn Kelleher (\u00a34.6m) looks appealing against Nottingham Forest (H), who arrive tired after a midweek defeat to Braga. Bart Verbruggen (\u00a34.5m) offers slightly better value than Bernd Leno (\u00a34.9m) for the Fulham v Brighton meeting, while David Raya (\u00a35.9m) remains a set-and-forget despite an awkward clash with Manchester United (H). Arsenal\u2019s defence continue to be the strongest in the division by some distance. <\/p>\n
At the back, Gabriel (\u00a36.9m) is essential after 38 points in the last four gameweeks, and pairs well with Jurri\u00ebn Timber (\u00a36.3m) or William Saliba (\u00a36.0m) for those wanting an Arsenal double-up. Chelsea begin a favourable run with Crystal Palace (A), making Trevoh Chalobah (\u00a35.6m) a compelling pick. James Tarkowski (\u00a35.7m) has three clean sheets in his last five and could reward managers against Leeds United (H). Budget defenders Omar Alderete (\u00a34.1m) and Nordi Mukiele (\u00a34.4m) have clean sheet potential away at London Stadium, and Micky van de Ven (\u00a34.6m) gains appeal versus Burnley (A) after a positive Champions League result for Tottenham Hotspur. <\/p>\n
Manchester City face Wolverhampton Wanderers (H) on paper but recent defeats to Man Utd and Bod\u00f8\/Glimt are a concern; Rayan Cherki (\u00a36.7m) is a cost-effective route into their attack, having scored two in his last three matches in all competitions, while Antoine Semenyo (\u00a37.6m) remains a riskier pick. Declan Rice (\u00a37.4m) combines defensive returns with goals and is the highest-scoring midfielder. Cole Palmer (\u00a310.4m) should be fit for Chelsea\u2019s trip to Selhurst Park but Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez (\u00a36.6m) is the smarter, cheaper alternative. Harry Wilson (\u00a35.9m) is exceptional value against Brighton. <\/p>\n
Up front, Erling Haaland (\u00a315.1m) stays essential for most squads. Hugo Ekitik\u00e9 (\u00a38.9m) could threaten at the Vitality Stadium after a lively display against Marseille despite failing to score (well, an onside goal at least). Brentford\u2019s Igor Thiago (\u00a37.2m), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (\u00a36.0m) and budget option Eli Junior Kroupi (\u00a34.6m) are all listed as weekend differentials with immediate upside.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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