GW7 Essentials: Cherki Is Unmissable, Brobbey Must Go & A Differential Striker Under 1%

Welcome to your Gameweek 7 briefing. Whether you're scrambling to offload Brobbey or hunting for that differential striker to separate you from your mini-league rivals, we've got you covered. Here's everything you need to know before Saturday's deadline.

The Sunderland striker has picked up a hamstring problem and is expected back around the 25th of October - meaning he misses Gameweek 7 and possibly Gameweek 8 as well. Nearly 50,000 managers are already moving him on this gameweek. Don't be late to this party. His price has already dropped three points this week and the longer you wait, the more money you lose.

There's an injury concern surrounding the Liverpool midfielder, and with Gravenberch also picking up a ban, Liverpool's midfield is looking threadbare. That's a serious problem for anyone with heavy Liverpool investment - especially with Man City already putting three past them in Gameweek 6.

Belloumi was benched in Gameweek 6 against Hull City. Despite being flagged as a good pick recently, his manager opted not to start him. That's a concerning sign. He's not nailed, and that uncertainty should make you think twice before investing or keeping faith.

De Cuyper and Groß are currently sharing top spot in the overall FPL points table heading into Gameweek 7. Both were recommended recently, and if you've already got them, hold tight. They are delivering the goods.

The standout transfer of the gameweek. Cherki has scored 4 goals and contributed 2 assists this season, averaging a superb 7.3 points per game. He's accumulated 44 total points so far and scored 10 points in Gameweek 6 alone. Over 160,000 transfers in this gameweek alone - this is a mass movement and for very good reason.

Man City are back to their dominant best after hammering Sunderland 5-3 and then beating Liverpool 3-0 in Gameweek 6. Cherki is at the heart of everything they do going forward. This gameweek he faces Ipswich Town at home - a favourable fixture on paper.

The form defender in the game right now. Tarkowski has racked up 3 clean sheets already this season, along with 1 goal and 1 assist, averaging a stunning 7.7 points per game. Nearly 34,000 transfers in this week confirm the wider FPL community is catching on.

Everton face Chelsea at home in Gameweek 7 - a difficulty rating of 4, so not the easiest - but Everton have been rock solid defensively and Tarkowski is also their primary set-piece threat. He offers both clean sheet upside and goal threat from corners.

For more context on set piece takers and who's delivering from dead balls, check the set piece taker data before finalising your team.

Over 40,000 transfers in this gameweek after he scored 9 points in Gameweek 6. N.Jackson has netted 2 goals this season and at just 2.3% ownership, he's a genuine differential at a reasonable price point. Villa face Newcastle away in Gameweek 7, with the fixture rated 3-3 difficulty. Villa drew 2-2 with Brentford in GW6, showing attacking threat even without a clean sheet.

There's no debate here. Brobbey is out injured until around the 25th of October, giving him zero expected points for Gameweek 7. His price has already dropped three points this week and will continue falling the longer you hold. Nearly 50,000 managers have already moved him on. Sell immediately and reinvest.

Over 55,000 transfers out this week, and it's easy to see why. Calvert-Lewin has only scored 2 goals and grabbed 1 assist all season. He returned just 2 points in Gameweek 6, and Leeds face Man United in Gameweek 7. His form is patchy and at 22.6% ownership, he's a popular hold - but there are better options available at his price range.

A trickier call. Barry has 3 goals this season and is decent value, but reports suggest there's a question mark over his starting role. Over 25,000 managers are selling him this week. With Everton playing Chelsea at home in Gameweek 7, there could be points on offer - but if he's not nailed, the risk is real.

These are the players flying under the radar who could win you your mini-league. If you want to explore more options beyond those listed here, browse our differential players tool for more ideas.

Crystal Palace hammered Nottingham Forest 3-1 in Gameweek 6, and Strand Larsen chipped in with 5 points. He has 1 goal and 1 assist this season, and Palace look like a team growing in confidence. GW7 brings a tricky away trip to Brighton, but at 0.7% ownership this is a pure differential punt for the brave. If Palace continue their momentum, he could be a name on everyone's lips very soon.

Evanilson has 3 assists and 1 goal this season, averaging 4.2 points per game and accumulating 25 total points. Nearly 21,000 transfers in this week show FPL managers are waking up to his potential. Bournemouth face Sunderland at home in Gameweek 7 - and with Sunderland looking limp without Brobbey, that fixture sets up beautifully for the Bournemouth striker.

The standout differential of the week. Solanke returned 7 points in Gameweek 6 as Spurs showed real improvement in their 1-1 draw at Man United. This gameweek, Spurs host Coventry City - a home fixture rated difficulty 2. That's a dream matchup for a striker. Under 1% ownership, good fixture, improving team form. He's high-risk, high-reward for the brave.

The captaincy decision this gameweek is straightforward.

Man City at home to Ipswich Town. Cherki is in blistering form - averaging 7.3 points per game with 4 goals and 2 assists already this season. Man City are back to doing Man City things. He is the standout captaincy option in Gameweek 7 and it's not particularly close.

If you're looking to attack the mini-league and need to go differential with your armband, Evanilson against a Sunderland side missing Brobbey - at home - has real scoring potential. A bold move, but one with genuine upside.

Want to see expected points projections to help inform your captain choice? View expected points projections before you finalise.

It's tempting to knee-jerk after a big scoring gameweek, but the smart money is always on the next two or three weeks - not the one that's just passed. See the full fixture difficulty ratings to plan ahead properly.