Fantasy Premier League 2016-17 : Players to pick for gameweek 7

Manchester City showed their superiority yet again and are now on a winning streak of 6 matches. However, Kevin De Bruyne’s injury will be a bad news for Guardiola’s team as the midfielder was in dazzling form. Liverpool and United both ran rampant against Hull City and Leicester City respectively. The week was a favourable one for most of the managers as multiple teams ended with high-scoring wins.

Swansea v Liverpool

Sunderland v West Brom

Watford v Bournemouth

Manchester United v Stoke City

Leicester City v Southampton

Burnley v Arsenal

Picks for Gameweek 7

1. Zlatan Ibrahimovic(11.5): The Manchester United forward has not been able to get at the end of things and has dropped in value to his original price. However, this may just be the perfect time to play Ibrahimovic, as the struggling Stoke City prepare themselves to visit Old Trafford. United put on a great display against Leicester City in their last game, and this should be a comfortable win for them as well.

2. Alvaro Negredo(6.6): Middlesbrough travel to the Olympic stadium and face West Ham United, who have been shambolic defensively. Negredo should make the most out of this opportunity as he goes up against an out of sorts defence. The player has not scored in his last 5 games, and this could be the match where his goalless run finally ends.

Midfielders

4. Adam Lallana(7.2): Liverpool have been tremendous while going forward, and Adam Lallana has been involved in 6 of their goals. His form has seen a massive turnaround under Jurgen Klopp and he only seems to be getting better. At a budget price, Lallana also gives you enough room to take in other premium priced midfielders.

5. Alexis Sanchez(11.1): Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez is playing upfront for the Gunners but is officially listed as a midfielder in the game. The Chilean is now looking more comfortable in his role as #9 and has been in good form this season. With a host of easy fixtures headed his way, the FPL managers should get him into their teams.

6. Nacer Chadli(6.4): West Brom’s new signing Nacer Chadli could prove to be a good pick this week as the Baggies play away to Sunderland, who have still not won a single game. Chadli’s 21 point haul against West Ham United is a testament to the fact that the Belgian player can make things happen for West Brom in the attack department, who are otherwise quite a lacklustre team.

7. Raheem Sterling(8.6): The Englishman has been extremely reliable this season and has provided good returns in almost every gameweek. Manchester City are up against Tottenham Hotspurs, a team which has kept 3 clean sheets in their 6 matches so far. However, Sterling’s form and Aguero’s past heroics against Spurs, makes the winger a good pick for this gameweek.

8. Antonio Valencia(5.6): There is an extremely high probability that Stoke City will have a torrid time creating chances against Manchester United, considering their woeful form at the moment. Valencia also has a knack of delivering good crosses and with Ibrahimovic’s physical presence inside the box, the Ecuadorian could come up with an assist.

9. Seamus Coleman(5.5): The offensive minded full back has the ability of making great forward runs, and a player of his quality is a great asset to your team. Coleman is also a great hit under the new ICT index of Fantasy Premier League, and this makes him a front runner for the bonus points.

10. Jose Holebas(4.5): Watford have a home fixture against AFC Bournemouth and both the clubs have not really been impressive so far. The Cherries have only scored 4 goals in 6 premier league matches and this match could be headed towards a goal-less draw. At 4.5, Holebas is also a budget option for your team.

Goalkeeper

Differentials

• Salomon Rondon(6.6): The striker has scored thrice in six starts and has a fixture against Sunderland where he could increase his tally even more. Rondon’s efficiency has increased after the inclusion of summer signing Nacer Chadli.

• Steven Defour(6.0): Selected by a measly 0.3% of the total teams, Burnley’s new signing Steven Defour has been instrumental in Burnley’s campaign so far. The player has done well in all his home fixtures, and will be facing Arsenal at home this week.

• Cédric Soares(5.5): Southampton’s Cedric has been his team’s best performer in FPL terms, but has flown under the radar. The player has been selected by 1.5% of the total teams and is a superb differential to have.