The Fantasy League Gameweek 7 deadline falls at 11:00 BST on Saturday, 17 October, exactly 90 minutes before the opening fixture. Managers must lock in their transfers and starting lineups ahead of the weekend action, with Chief Scout data projecting Erling Haaland as the most likely player to deliver attacking returns.
Gameweek 7 Deadlines And Player Projections
Chief Scout data published on Friday morning identifies Erling Haaland with a 1.15 projection for attacking returns ahead of the weekend. Rayan Cherki follows with a 0.84 projection, while Bruno Fernandes sits at 0.66, Gonzalo Garcia at 0.65, and Cole Palmer at 0.63. Fantasy Football Scout reported that nine teams faced European fixtures during the week, prompting managers to monitor squad fitness closely before confirming their transfers.
The deadline arrives at 11:00 BST on Saturday, 17 October. Managers weighing up their options can consult the newly launched Stats Centre for defensive contributions data, points projections, and clean sheet odds.
Scout Squad Selections And Differential Picks
All four members of the in-house Scout Squad unanimously back Jan Paul van Hecke, valued at £4.9m, and Bukayo Saka, priced at £9.6m, to deliver strong performances in Gameweek 7. The weekly Scout Picks selection features double-ups on Arsenal, Brighton and Hove Albion, and Manchester City. Savio, available for £6.5m, emerges as one of three suggested differential picks for managers looking to climb their mini-leagues.
Haaland, Doku and Ndiaye ✅Cherki and Semenyo 🪑
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Managers considering a Wildcard for Gameweek 7 can review the updated chip strategy guide to evaluate the pros and cons of deploying the chip now. Captaincy decisions can be assessed using the Captain Sensible article and the Rate My Team algorithm.
Gameweek 7 Top Projected Players
- Erling Haaland: 1.15
- Rayan Cherki: 0.84
- Bruno Fernandes: 0.66
- Gonzalo Garcia: 0.65
- Cole Palmer: 0.63
Manager Press Conferences And Squad Fitness Updates
Premier League managers addressed the media throughout the week to provide crucial injury updates following European competition. Morgan Gibbs-White (£8.0m), Dominik Szoboszlai (£6.8m), Cody Gakpo (£7.1m), and Alexander Isak (£9.0m) face late assessments before kickoff. Nobel Mendy (£4.1m) has been ruled out, while Kevin Schade (£6.2m) is a major doubt due to a shoulder injury.
Suspensions also force changes for fantasy managers. Ryan Gravenberch (£5.8m) serves a suspension this week after receiving a red card against Manchester City in Gameweek 6. Several other players sit on four yellow cards, putting them one booking away from a one-match ban.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gameweek 7
When is the Gameweek 7 transfer deadline?
The deadline is 11:00 BST on Saturday, 17 October, which marks 90 minutes before the first Premier League match of the gameweek.
Who is suspended for Gameweek 7?
Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch is unavailable after picking up a red card against Manchester City during Gameweek 6.
What players are currently injured or facing late fitness tests?
Morgan Gibbs-White, Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, and Alexander Isak will be assessed following European action. Nobel Mendy is confirmed out, and Kevin Schade is doubtful with a shoulder injury.
Gameweek 6 set the stage for these fixtures following Liverpool’s high-profile clash against Manchester City.