FPL Gameweek Six: Manchester City Dominates the Fantasy Premier League Picks

The fixture list for Gameweek Six has presented a golden opportunity for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers, particularly with Manchester City set to face Burnley. Manchester City, boasting the second-best expected goals (xG) in the league and a formidable goal-scoring machine in Erling Haaland, are up against a struggling Burnley side. Burnley have conceded eight goals this season, but their expected goals conceded (xGC) stands at 10.2, indicating they’ve been somewhat fortunate to avoid more goals against.

Key Players to Watch

Erling Haaland (Manchester City, £14.3m)

Haaland is the obvious captain choice this week. His underlying data this season is exceptional, with an xG of 6.2 and 20 shots in the box in five games. He could easily have three or four more goals than the six he’s already scored.

Phil Foden (Manchester City, £8m)

Foden has shown signs of returning to his best form, with two league starts in a row and a standout performance in the derby win over Manchester United. If you can afford him, he’s a strong midfield option.

Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City, £4.9m)

O'Reilly offers a budget-friendly way into Manchester City’s defense, which has a great chance of a clean sheet against Burnley. He’s also shown potential in attacking positions.

Defensive Picks

David Raya (Arsenal, £5.5m)

Arsenal’s defense has been solid this season, and even in a tough fixture against Newcastle, Raya is a reliable choice. Newcastle’s attack has been blunt, with three successive 0-0 draws on the road.

James Tarkowski (Everton, £5.5m)

Tarkowski has been a defensive points magnet this season, earning bonus points in four of five games. A home game against West Ham, who have struggled in attack, makes him a solid pick.

Midfield Options

Iliman Ndiaye (Everton, £6.5m)

Ndiaye is the best option from Everton’s midfield trio, taking on a West Ham defense that has conceded a league-high 13 goals. He’s also on penalties, adding to his goal threat.

Mohammed Kudus (Spurs, £6.6m)

Kudus has been involved in 40% of Tottenham’s goals this season and has four assists. Against a struggling Wolves side, he’s a strong attacking option.

Striker Choices

Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth, £7.7m)

Semenyo has been involved in 83% of Bournemouth’s goals this season and is on penalties. Despite a blank last week, he remains a valuable pick.

Substitutes

• Robin Roefs (Sunderland, keeper, £4.5m)
• Beto (Everton, striker, £5.4m)
• Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds, striker, £5.5m)
• Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds, defender, £4m)

Conclusion

This week’s FPL team is built around Manchester City’s dominance, with Haaland as the standout captain choice. With a mix of solid defensive picks and high-potential midfielders and strikers, this team is set to maximize points in Gameweek Six.