FPL GW7 Tips: Gyökeres In, Florian Woes & Haaland Captaincy

FPL Gameweek 7 is here, and Fantasy Premier League managers face tough decisions. Injuries, suspensions, and form swings mean transfers are crucial this week. From Florian versus replacements like Foden or Mbeumo to the hot debate around Viktor Gyökeres, let’s break down the best strategies with stats and fixtures in mind.

Florian Out? – The Midfield Dilemma

• AI tools like Fantasy Football Hub suggest selling Florian Wirtz as a priority.
• Short-term picks: Phil Foden (vs Brentford) and Bryan Mbeumo (vs Sunderland) look attractive.
• Long-term concern: Neither seems like a “season keeper”.
• Florian nearly scored vs Crystal Palace, so holding isn’t completely crazy.

👉 Verdict: If you already own a stable midfield core, it may be worth holding Florian until stronger options emerge.

Gyökeres – The Big Call

• Victor Gyökeres has great fixtures: West Ham, Burnley, and Sunderland in the next five.
• Gyökeres also has much higher ownership → protects rank gains.

👉 Verdict: Gyökeres looks the safer play, especially for managers climbing ranks.

Dewsbury-Hall Suspension – Next Steps

• Picked up his 5th yellow → 1-match ban.
• Options:
  • Play Florian again.
  • Sell for a hit (-4).
• Potential replacements:
  • Naïf Aguerd / Kudus – a template but uninspiring.
  • Eberechi Eze – great if nailed centrally vs Newcastle.

👉 Verdict: Monitor midweek minutes. A hit might not be worth it unless Eze is guaranteed starts.

Fixtures to Watch – Defensive & Attacking Insights

• Arsenal: Best defence so far (lowest xGC, only 3 big chances conceded).
• Crystal Palace: Joint-best defence (just 3 goals conceded).
• Fulham: Struggling – conceded 8 big chances in the last 4 GWs.
• Chelsea: 7 goals conceded in last 3 → targetable.

Stat of the Week: Erling Haaland’s 7.4 xG this season is more than double any other player… And he hasn’t taken a penalty yet!

FPL Captaincy GW7

• Haaland is the safest and still in unstoppable form (4 goals in the last 4).
• Gyökeres is a differential captain option against a poor Burnley defence.
• Bruno Fernandes → creative numbers strong (10 key passes in last 4 GWs).

Watchlist Players

• Pedro Porro: 41 crosses, most among defenders, yet to register an assist.
• Antoine Semenyo: Directly involved in 6 of Bournemouth’s 8 goals → best budget mid.
• Cody Gakpo: Second only to Haaland for shots among mids.

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Conclusion – What Should You Do?

Gameweek 7 is about balancing risk and safety:

• Gyökeres feels like the optimal transfer.
• Hold Florian unless a nailed exciting option emerges.
• Haaland remains the captaincy king.

👉 What are your GW7 transfer plans? Comment below & share your strategy!