FPL talking point - players to make a final-week impact

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With only round of Premier League fixtures remaining, selecting players with low ownership could be crucial to jumping above a rival in your mini-league.

Here are three players, selected by Fantasy Premier League expert Prasun Singhal, who might just give you the edge over your rival managers in the final stretch.

Richarlison - Tottenham

Position: Forward Fixture: Everton (h) Owned: 6.4%

We all know the motivation Spurs have going into the final home game. A draw is almost certainly enough to keep them in the Premier League next year.

Under Roberto de Zerbi, there has already been a marked improvement in performance levels.

With Dominic Solanke injured, Richarlison has taken the lead striking role - notching two goals and an assist in the past four matches, while playing 90 minutes in each of the last three.

Jaidon Anthony - Burnley

Position: Midfielder Fixture: Wolves (h) Owned: 1.9%

The ultimate Hail Mary play. Burnley have performed well under Mike Jackson recently, with a point against Aston Villa and a narrow loss at Arsenal.

They play their final home fixture against a Wolves team who have conceded 12 goals in their past four away games. Winger Jaidon Anthony, who already has 125 points this season, can take advantage.

Cody Gakpo - Liverpool

Position: Midfielder Fixture: Brentford (h) Owned: 5.6%

This one is a major leap of faith. Despite rumours of player unrest and tensions in the camp, Cody Gakpo seems to be the 'teacher's pet' in that manager Arne Slot plays him consistently.

He has started every game since gameweek 20 and with Alexander Isak's fitness still uncertain, the Dutchman could again start up top.

So if this game brings goals, the Netherlands interntaional could well be involved.

Gibbs-White & Bowen represent great gambles

Statman Dave: "You are looking at Bournemouth, Liverpool, Spurs and West Ham players as ones that you want to bring in. They are the four teams who have something to play for. If you want to throw in a Morgan Gibbs-White, that is a great gamble.

"The priority would be Virgil van Dijk, Dominik Szoboszlai or Junior Kroupi, who has three goals in his past four starts.

"One of the most transferred in players this week is Jarrod Bowen. He has eight goals and 10 assists this season - a combined tally of 18 that accounts for around 42% of West Ham's goals in the league. I would go down the line of him being the number one transfer in."

Chris Sutton: "Why would I risk taking a minus four to bring someone in? It is so difficult. I was thinking Bruno Fernandes or Erling Haaland [as captain]. You would think that Pep Guardiola will want to win by a big score in his last game at Manchester City."

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  • Published16 August 2025