Introduction
It’s been a season full of surprises, and heading into our next Game Week, and managers in Telegraph Fantasy Football GW7 face some tricky decisions.
This week’s picks will revolve around fixture strength, differential potential, and captaincy calls. In this post, we’ll highlight premium options, mid-price gems, budget enablers, captain picks, fixtures to target, and who to avoid — all optimised to help you smash your mini-league.
Best Premium Picks for Telegraph Fantasy Football GW7
- Erling Haaland (Man City) — still the standout, even after GW6 and he is on fire right now scoring four in the last two fixtures and facing Brentford who’ve conceded heavily. This could be an absolute massacre even though it is at Brentford. Is Telegraph Fantasy Football GW7 another one for him to dominate?
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) — good away form and attacking potential against Chelsea. Salah is one of the premium picks any week and Chelsea are out of form at the moment.
- Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) — if fit, strong pick vs Sunderland in a home fixture. Unfortunately, Bruno doesn’t look himself at the moment hence the ‘if’. He’s being played in different roles and not enjoying his football, maybe avoid with the other options available.
Best Mid-Priced Picks for GW7
- Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) — In Telegraph Fantasy Football GW7 he looks to be a good differential attacking option vs Fulham. He’s on form at the moment and the ‘go-to’ guy at Bournemouth. Being at home against a Fulham that struggles to attack will play into Bournemouth’s hands.
- Matheus Cunha (Man United) — if he starts, could offer attacking returns. Obviously he has been injured, but United need him and Mbeumo to start playing. Cunha played really well in a Wolves team that struggled to create chances, United should be easy for him.
- Illiman Ndiaye (Everton) — He is one of our value picks vs Crystal Palace, especially if he’s in form. Everton attacks tend to end with him as the forwards struggle to score regularly.
Best Cheap & Budget Enablers for GW7
- Adrien Truffert (Bournemouth) — Already looking good this year and is cheap compared to other options in the Telegraph Fantasy Football GW7. He is a very attacking fullback, potential assist bonuses and clean sheet potential. This weekend is up against a Fulham team that currently struggles up top.
- Omar Alderete (Sunderland) — Again we are recommending Alderete, especially after his goal last weekend. He is a constant set-piece threat despite being a “cheap” defender. The mass market don’t really know who he is right now, strong buy!
- Jaidon Anthony (Burnley) — I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Anthony is going to be in the EPL next year whether Burnley stay up or not. Currently he is an undervalued midfielder, who could surprise in a tough matchup like he did against City.
Fixtures to Target in GW7
- Bournemouth vs Fulham – two teams with leaky defences in the Telegraph Fantasy Football GW7 and under the lights on a Friday night. Plenty of opportunities here and Fulham could struggle to score.
- Arsenal vs West Ham – different one to call, Arsenal should find this fairly straight forward, but new manager, and a new team for West Ham. Look at the Arsenal midfield for this one, Eze looks good to me if he plays.
- Man United vs Sunderland – The model says that Man United dominate this one and if that is the case, we need to be looking at Cunha and Mebumo to make that happen. Sunderland on the other hand have been brilliant this year.
- Chelsea vs Liverpool – The model feels that Liverpool will grab this one, but not without casualty. Chelsea are a threat and this could see a slog for goals from both teams.
Differential Picks (Low Ownership Gems)
- Tijjani Reijnders (Man City mid) — lower-owned but a fantastic balanced midfielder who puts in good performances. Can score goals and also defend, good choice to boss the midfield against Brentford.
- Petrovic (Goalkeeper) — I think he could be a decent pick, because Fulham will struggle to get forward and create chances. Going for the clean sheet on this one.
- Bafode Diakite (Defender) — complete defender who has a good chance for a clean sheet and potentially a set piece too. Worth looking at as a differential.
Players to Avoid in GW7
- Any Burnley attackers – tough opponent fixtures, and their best players seem to be defenders or Anthony in midfield.
- Cole Palmer if still injured. We all love him and his ability, but this year for is having a bad time with some injuries. Hopefully he will be okay for next summer.
- Forest/Forest-adjacent defenders — Currently I would avoid any Forest player, they are on a bad run and the upheaval under Ange. Nothing wrong with Ange, great attacking manager, but I need time to see what he does.
Telegraph Fantasy Football FAQs GW7
Who are the best budget players for GW7?
Truffert, Alderete, and Anthony all have potential to punch above their price tags.
Which fixtures are best to target in GW7?
Bournemouth vs Fulham and Man United vs Sunderland offer strong attacking potential; Chelsea vs Liverpool is riskier but high-reward.
Are there any Telegraph Fantasy Football differentials worth considering in GW7?
Yes — Tijjani Reijnders, Petrovic, and Bafode Diakite are low-owned players who could deliver unexpected points.
What is the best Telegraph Fantasy Football strategy for GW7 transfers?
Focus on form players with good short-term fixtures, while avoiding one-week punts. Prioritise attackers from Bournemouth and Man United due to favourable matchups.
Conclusion
So as you can see GW7 has a mix of safe and risky calls — aim for balance between guaranteed returns and high-upside differentials. There are some interesting fixtures that you can definitely take advantage of and I hope we have helped you.
One of the games I like the look of is Man United vs Sunderland, is this the game where United start to click? Could this be the game? Or will Sunderland upset the balance again.
Whatever you decide to do guys, good luck and have fun!
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