Updated 20 September 2026 after Bournemouth 0-1 Liverpool.
The Isak vs Gakpo comparison has changed again. Alexander Isak scored and Cody Gakpo assisted. The Guardian reports that all four of Isak’s league goals this season have been assisted by Gakpo.
Both are involved. The main difference is still FPL structure and expected minutes.
Current verdict
Isak remains the safer FPL pick. Gakpo remains a viable midfield route when his start is secure.
Isak
Strengths: central striker, four league goals, premium goal route and safer scoring position.
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Gakpo
Gakpo started Bournemouth and created the winner. That improves the situation compared with the previous Fulham article, when he had been benched and rotation was the headline concern.
Position matters
Gakpo uses a midfield slot and receives midfielder scoring advantages. Isak uses a forward slot but gets the central striker chances.
Price structure
Gakpo can be useful when buying Isak would force a premium-midfield downgrade. Isak can fit better when your midfield already has enough strong routes.
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Minutes remain key
Isak’s central role has been easier to trust. Gakpo competes inside a deeper attacking group. One start does not erase that difference.
Chemistry matters
Gakpo assisting all four Isak league goals is useful evidence that one player’s success does not necessarily hurt the other. They can return together.
GW6: Man City
Neither needs to be bought only for this fixture. Owners can hold. Buyers can wait through the break.
OneFPL verdict
Isak for safer goal scoring and central minutes. Gakpo for midfield scoring and potentially cheaper squad structure. Bournemouth strengthened both players rather than forcing a winner based on one return.