Welcome back, FPL managers! The Gameweek 4 deadline hits this Saturday at 12:30 - and with some huge fixture swings, injury concerns, and differential opportunities on the table, there's no time to waste. Here's everything you need to know to get your squad in the best possible shape before the window slams shut.
🚨 Rapid-Fire Team News
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Before we get into transfers, here's the injury and selection news that could affect your decisions:
Ødegaard: Reportedly back to great form in training after Arsenal's 2-1 win over Chelsea in GW3. Huge news for Arsenal assets ahead of a trip to Sunderland.
Havertz: Started and delivered again for Arsenal - his stocks are rising fast. Two goals in three games so far this season.
Mosquera (Chelsea): Missed the Arsenal clash entirely. Double-check availability before deadline if you hold Chelsea assets.
Norgaard (Everton): Picked up an injury in GW3 vs Man Utd - could be at risk for GW4 if you're holding him.
Mbeumo: Was the most-sold player recently - then went and scored for Man Utd, making those sellers regret it. He now has 2 goals and 1 assist on 21 points total this season.
De Cuyper: Returned again in GW3 - great news if you made that move early.
Colwill (Chelsea): Benched in GW3 - worth knowing if you were targeting him as a defensive option.
Wissa (Brentford): Noted as playing deeper - a key reason to avoid him for now.
✅ Top 3 Transfers IN for Gameweek 4
1. Josko Gvardiol - Man City DEF - £5.6m
Ownership: 19.6% | GW3 Points: 8 | Total Points: 22
Gvardiol picked up 8 points in GW3, earning a clean sheet and two bonus points. Man City have conceded just two goals all season and face Man Utd in a blockbuster GW4 fixture. He's been averaging 7.3 points per game this season with 1 goal and 1 assist already - outstanding numbers for a defender at this price.
With over 136,000 transfers in this week, managers are waking up to his value. His price is likely to rise soon - don't get left behind.
Check live price changes to see if Gvardiol's price has already moved before you pull the trigger.
Verdict: Essential. Get him in before his price rises further.
2. Kai Havertz - Arsenal FWD - £7.5m
Ownership: 7.2% | GW3 Points: 8 | Total Points: 16
Havertz scored against Chelsea in GW3, played 77 minutes, and earned 8 points. That's two goals in three games already, and Arsenal travel to Sunderland in GW4. The Gunners have conceded just one goal all season and look sharp at both ends. With almost 60,000 transfers in this week he's being discovered - but at 7.2% ownership he's still flying under the radar.
Arsenal's expected points projection of 5 for Havertz in GW4 makes him a genuine differential haul threat. If Arsenal's attacking form continues, he could deliver big.
Verdict: Good. Strong differential with elite fixture appeal.
3. Cole Palmer - Chelsea MID - £9.6m
Ownership: 21% | GW3 Points: 1
Palmer returned just 1 point in GW3 as Chelsea lost to Arsenal - a concern, no question. But he's averaging 7 points per game this season with 2 goals and an assist. Chelsea host Hull City in GW4, which is a very appealing home fixture, and over 223,000 managers have transferred him in this week, making him the most transferred-in player. Chelsea also face Brentford in GW5, meaning a potential back-to-back haul window is opening up.
Verdict: Good. But if you already have João Pedro, he covers the same fixture - don't double up unless you have a specific reason.
❌ Top 3 Transfers OUT for Gameweek 4
1. Bruno Fernandes - Man Utd MID - £12.0m
Ownership: 47.4% | GW3 Points: 2
Fernandes blanked in GW3 with just 2 points, and over 171,000 managers have already shipped him out this week. At £12.0m, he faces Man City away in a derby - a brutal fixture for that price point. Three goals this season is fine, but the risk-reward ratio at that premium is hard to justify right now.
Verdict: Sell. Rotate the funds into a more reliable premium.
2. João Pedro - Chelsea FWD - £7.7m
Ownership: 72% | GW3 Points: 1
João Pedro returned just 1 point in GW3 after a blank against Arsenal. Chelsea have conceded 7 goals already this season, and while he has 2 goals and 2 assists, GW3 was flat. However, with over 41,000 transfers out this week, some are panicking - but GW4 brings Hull City at home, and GW5 brings Brentford. That's a very tasty double-game window for Chelsea attackers.
Verdict: Hold. Don't panic sell. Hull at home is a good fixture. But watch him closely.
3. Gonzalo - Fulham FWD - £6.0m
Ownership: 4.4% | GW3 Points: 2
Gonzalo blanked again in GW3 with 2 points as Fulham conceded three goals to Crystal Palace. Now Fulham visit Liverpool in GW4 - that is a seriously tough ask. 35,000 managers have already moved him on this week, and with just one goal all season and that fixture ahead, the numbers simply don't add up.
Verdict: Sell. Move on.
🎯 Differential Picks (Under 10% Ownership)
These are the players who could separate you from your mini-league rivals this weekend. For the full list of low-ownership gems, browse our differential players tool.
Differential 1: Kai Havertz - Arsenal FWD - £7.5m - 7.2% owned
Already flagged in transfers in, but worth repeating. Arsenal away at Sunderland in GW4 with 5 expected points from the FPL system. Two goals in three games. If Arsenal's attacking form continues, Havertz is a genuine differential haul threat at a price most managers haven't pulled the trigger on yet.
Differential 2: Isidor - Sunderland FWD - £5.5m - 1.3% owned
Isidor came off the bench in GW3 and grabbed an assist. Sunderland host Arsenal in GW4 - a tough draw, yes - but this lad is showing up in cameos and Sunderland have been defensively solid. If he gets a start in a big home atmosphere game, he could punish a high defensive line. At just 1.3% ownership, the upside is enormous if he delivers.
Differential 3: Vuskovic - Brighton MID - £4.5m - low ownership
Vuskovic has been starring and earning praise through GW3. At £4.5m, if he's nailed in his midfield role, the value is extraordinary for budget builders needing to free up cash elsewhere. One goal already this season and 12 total points - genuinely exceptional for that price point.
🏆 Captaincy Pick: Erling Haaland
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price | £15.5m |
| GW3 Points | 9 |
| Season Goals | 3 |
| Total Points | 24 |
| Avg Points/Game | ~8 per game |
| GW4 Fixture | Man Utd (A) - Old Trafford Derby |
| Expected Points (GW4) | 8 |
Haaland scored in GW3, taking his season tally to 3 goals. He now faces Man Utd at Old Trafford in GW4 - a derby stage, a big atmosphere, and a player who absolutely relishes these moments. The expected points back it up at 8 for this fixture. Stick the armband on him with full confidence.
Derby games. Big stage. Haaland. It's that simple.
Want to see the full expected points projections across all players for GW4? View expected points projections on our tool.
📋 Key GW4 Tips at a Glance
Deadline: Saturday 12:30 - don't leave transfers to the last minute
Captain: Haaland vs Man Utd at Old Trafford - 8 expected points
Best transfer in: Gvardiol (£5.6m) - essential at that price
Best differential: Havertz (7.2% owned) - Arsenal vs Sunderland
Sell: Bruno Fernandes (£12m) vs Man City is too brutal to hold
Hold: João Pedro - Hull at home in GW4 and Brentford in GW5 is tempting
Chelsea double: Palmer and João Pedro have Hull (GW4) and Brentford (GW5) - a back-to-back haul window
Avoid: Gonzalo (Fulham) - faces Liverpool away. Move on.
Watch: Ødegaard back in training - Arsenal assets looking very appealing
⚡ Quick GW3 Standout Performers
In case you missed it, here are the players who lit up GW3:
Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace DEF) - 15 points: 2 goals this gameweek
Bogle (Leeds DEF) - 14 points: 1 goal this gameweek
Alexander Isak (Liverpool FWD) - 13 points: 2 goals, 3 season goals total
Cody Gakpo (Liverpool MID) - 11 points: 2 assists this gameweek, 3 assists on the season
Ødegaard (Arsenal MID) - 10 points: 1 goal this gameweek
Vuskovic (Brighton MID) - 12 points: 1 goal this gameweek at just £4.5m
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That's your Gameweek 4 prep wrapped up. Good luck with the deadline - make those moves count and we'll see you on the other side!