The short answer
After three Gameweeks, there are still two sensible goalkeeper strategies:
Premium security: David Raya (£6.0m) Budget starter: Bart Verbruggen, Antonín Kinský or Đorđe Petrović (£4.5m)
OneFPL's current preference:
- David Raya — best premium
- Bart Verbruggen — best £4.5m immediate fixture
- Antonín Kinský — strong £4.5m long-term starter
- Đorđe Petrović — lower-owned £4.5m alternative
The correct choice depends on what the extra £1.5m does elsewhere.
Goalkeeper comparison
| Player | Club | Price | GW4 | Main strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Raya | Arsenal | £6.0m | Sunderland (A) | Elite defence + security |
| Bart Verbruggen | Brighton | £4.5m | Coventry (A) | Best immediate budget fixture |
| Antonín Kinský | Tottenham | £4.5m | Everton (H) | 270 minutes + useful run |
| Đorđe Petrović | Bournemouth | £4.5m | Brentford (H) | Cheap differential route |
1. Raya — best premium goalkeeper
Raya remains the simple premium choice. Arsenal remain one of the strongest defensive teams to trust and Sunderland away keeps GW4 attractive.
The real question is whether £1.5m more than a £4.5m goalkeeper gives enough value compared with upgrading an outfield position.
2. Verbruggen — best £4.5m immediate fixture
Verbruggen costs £4.5m and has started all three league matches.
His first three FPL scores are 6, 0 and 3. Brighton now visit Coventry.
That combination of price, secure minutes and fixture makes him the strongest current budget route.
3. Kinský — useful £4.5m long-term structure
Kinský has played all 270 league minutes.
Spurs host Everton in GW4, then Aston Villa at home.
Tottenham's attack has struggled, but goalkeeper value should be judged separately from attacking form.
4. Petrović — low-owned alternative
Petrović costs £4.5m and has played all three matches for Bournemouth.
He has only six FPL points so far, so this is not points chasing. The case is price + starts + Brentford at home.
Premium goalkeeper or £4.5m?
Choose Raya when you want the safest Arsenal defensive route and the extra £1.5m would not improve your outfield team.
Choose a £4.5m goalkeeper when the saving upgrades a starting midfielder/forward or helps a premium-heavy Wildcard.
Use the Transfer Planner to compare the full squads.
Should you rotate two £4.5m keepers?
Usually only with a clear reason.
Two playing £4.5m goalkeepers cost £9.0m. A £4.5m starter plus a £4.0m backup frees £0.5m and avoids weekly benching decisions.
Rotation is more attractive if you plan an early Bench Boost.
OneFPL verdict
Raya is the best premium. Verbruggen is the best current £4.5m route.
Kinský remains a good alternative. Petrović is more of a differential than a priority move.
FAQ
Who is the best FPL goalkeeper?
Raya is OneFPL's premium choice after GW3.
Who is the best £4.5m FPL goalkeeper?
Verbruggen currently has the strongest immediate combination of price, minutes and GW4 fixture.
Should I spend £6.0m on Raya?
Only if the extra £1.5m does not create a more valuable upgrade elsewhere.
Is Kinský still a good FPL pick?
Yes. He has played all 270 league minutes and Spurs host Everton in GW4.
Should I rotate two goalkeepers?
Usually not unless the fixtures or an early Bench Boost make the extra £0.5m worthwhile.
Sources
- Official Fantasy Premier League goalkeeper data
- Premier League GW4 fixtures
- Current FPL prices and minutes as of 8 September 2026
OneFPL analysis. OneFPL is an independent Fantasy Premier League companion and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the Premier League or Fantasy Premier League.
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