Major deadline update — 9 October 2026. This page now reflects Friday's final GW6 press conferences and official deadline analysis.
The early version is obsolete.
OneFPL final GW6 XI
| Pos | Player | Why |
|---|---|---|
| GK | David Raya | Leeds at home, elite clean-sheet route |
| DEF | James Tarkowski | Hull away, DefCon + set pieces |
| DEF | Lewis Hall | Coventry, attacking upside |
| DEF | Riccardo Calafiori | Arsenal clean sheet + attacking route |
| MID | Bukayo Saka | Leeds at home, six big chances |
| MID | Bruno Fernandes | Spurs at home, pens + set pieces |
| MID | Bryan Mbeumo | Better box-shot data than Bruno |
| MID | Pascal Groß | 47 points, set pieces, Sunderland away |
| FWD | Erling Haaland | Best goal threat even at Liverpool |
| FWD | Thierno Barry | Eight big chances, Hull away |
| FWD | Gonzalo Garcia | Fulham fixture swing |
Captain: Saka Vice-captain: Haaland
Why Saka captain?
Haaland leads every premium for raw goal threat, but Liverpool have conceded only two big chances in the last three Gameweeks.
Saka faces Leeds at home.
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Why Tarkowski?
He has not blanked yet and can return through clean sheets, DefCon, set pieces and bonus.
Why Bruno and Mbeumo?
Tottenham at home offers enough upside for both.
Mbeumo leads Bruno for shots in the box and big chances. Bruno has penalties and set pieces.
Players just outside
Wissa, Igor Thiago, Palmer, Tavernier, Josh King and alternative Arsenal defenders.
Palmer is now fit and can enter if you want Chelsea exposure.
OneFPL verdict
The XI prioritises confirmed fitness, strong one-week fixtures and multiple routes to points.
FAQ
Who is captain?
Saka, with Haaland vice-captain.
Why not Gakpo or Isak?
Both are confirmed out.
Can Palmer make the XI?
Yes. Chelsea have confirmed him fit, so he is a strong alternative.
Deadline summary
For GW6, avoid overreacting to ownership or old flags. Use the latest club information, prioritise secure minutes and make sure the transfer strengthens more than one Gameweek where possible. If two options remain close, prefer the player with the clearer role and easier path to 70–90 minutes. OneFPL's Team News, Player Lab, Fixtures and Planner can be used together for the final check.