Fantasy Premier League GW6 Villi Kortti Käyttöön Haaland Foden ja Fernandes Johdattavat Uuden Joukkueen
The Fantasy Premier League season is only six gameweeks old, but already nerves are jangling, mini-leagues are heating up, and one big question is on everyone’s mind: Is it Wildcard time?
In our newsroom, the answer this week was a bold yes. With Saturday’s deadline looming, we tore the squad down and built it back up from scratch. The result? A fresh new team sheet filled with sensible locks, gutsy differentials, and a sprinkle of calculated risk.
Come grab a seat—we’ll walk you through the picks.
Safe Hands at the Back
David Raya (Arsenal)
When in doubt, trust the Arsenal defense. Raya looks nailed between the posts, and with one of the league’s stingiest backlines in front of him, clean sheets feel almost routine. He’s set-and-forget material.
Martin Dúbravka (Newcastle)
Cheap, cheerful, and mostly there for bench cover. A classic Fantasy back-up option.
Solid Walls & Set-Piece Monsters
William Saliba (Arsenal)
Rock steady, ever-present, and occasionally a threat when he comes up for corners. He’s the type of player you just don’t overthink.
Joachim Andersen (Crystal Palace)
Tall, physical, and a real danger from set-pieces. Palace look disciplined at the back, and Andersen loves a bonus point too.
Marcos Senesi (Bournemouth)
Here’s the wildcard within the Wildcard. Bournemouth aren’t famous for clean sheets, but Senesi’s knack for sneaking bonus points could make him a quiet gem.
James Tarkowski (Everton)
Everton may not win often, but what they lack in finesse they make up for in Tarkowski’s grit. He hoovers up bonus points—sometimes even in clean-sheet-less games.
Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds)
Budget depth piece. If injuries hit, he’s there to step in, but otherwise he’s comfortable on the bench.
Midfield Fireworks & Safety Nets
Tijjani Reijnders (Man City)
A gutsy punt. He’s been logging heavy minutes and drifting into attacking spots—an affordable way into Man City’s midfield machine.
Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth)
He’s not a household name, but Semenyo shoots on sight. That volume could explode into points, and at his price he’s worth the gamble.
Bruno Fernandes (Man United)
Even if United look uneven, Bruno remains Fantasy gold. Free kicks, penalties, set pieces—you name it, he’s on it. When United do something, Bruno’s usually in the frame.
Phil Foden (Man City)
Finally stringing together consistent minutes, finally producing: two goals and two assists in his last four starts. Foden is cemented as one of this Wildcard’s crown jewels.
Anton Stach (Brentford)
Budget filler alert. Mostly bench-bound, but good to have if rotation chaos hits.
Up Front: Big Beast & Bold Differentials
Erling Haaland (Man City)
No explanation needed. City face Burnley this weekend, who are leaking chances for fun. The armband is permanently glued to Haaland.
Richarlison (Tottenham)
With Spurs’ favorable fixtures and Richarlison leading the line, he suddenly looks like one of Fantasy’s most inviting forwards. Solanke’s injury just made him even more important in this template shuffle.
Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal)
Arsenal’s new frontman has already looked lively. Yes, Newcastle away might be tough, but the run after that softens up. A differential with plenty of upside.
The Master Plan
In the short-term, this Wildcard banks heavily on Manchester City. Haaland plus Foden feels like a devastating combo, while Reijnders is a budget-friendly third route into Pep’s attacking juggernaut.
But this isn’t a “set in stone” squad. A few future moves are already on the radar:
- Foden later switching to Bryan Mbeumo once Brentford’s fixtures brighten.
- Tarkowski possibly making way for Micky van de Ven of Spurs.
- One of Richarlison or Gyökeres shifting to Marc Guiu if the Chelsea youngster starts getting minutes.
- Stach being upgraded to beef up midfield depth.
Where We Stand Heading Into GW6
- Overall rank: 3.6 million
- Transfers available: 3
- Money in the bank: £0
- Captain: Haaland (of course)
Final Word
This Wildcard balances steady reliables like Raya, Saliba, Bruno, and Haaland with a handful of exciting swings—Gyökeres, Semenyo, even Senesi. It’s hoping to ride City’s great run for maximum points, then pivot as fixtures shift after the international break.
But what about you? Would you have pulled the Wildcard trigger this week, or would you keep it up your sleeve for injuries and rotation chaos down the line?