Gameweek 8 Fantasy Premier League Tips: Key Stats, Differentials, and Captain Picks
Welcome to my Fantasy Premier League (FPL) blog, where I will provide you with the best tips and insights to help you assemble the ultimate FPL squad for Gameweek 8. In this article, we'll dive deep into the player choices, statistics, and differentials that can give you the edge in your FPL mini-leagues. We will also discuss the captaincy options, ranging from safe picks to calculated risks
Goalkeeper
Jordan Pickford vs. Bournemouth (Home)
Bournemouth has scored just five goals in seven games this season, making Pickford a solid choice between the posts.
Defenders
Destiny Udogie vs Luton Town (Away)
With only three players having more touches in the opposition box than him, Udogie's involvement and back-to-back assists against Bournemouth and Burnley make him an enticing FPL prospect.
Marc Cucurella vs Burnley (Away)
Chelsea leads the league in clean sheets this season, and with Reece James, Malo Gusto and Benjamin Chilwell all out, Cucurella offers a unique 0.5% ownership differential option.
Lucas Digne vs Wolves (Away)
Digne has provided three assists already, and Aston Villa being in scintillating form makes him a valuable asset.
Midfielders:
Heung-Min Son vs Luton Town (Away)
Son is the second-highest-scoring midfielder in terms of average points per match, and he is playing in a central role under Postecoglou with six goals in four matches.
Moussa Diaby vs Wolves (Away)
Diaby boasts two goals and three assists in seven games and you can expect him to add to that against a fragile Wolves defence.
Jarrod Bowen vs Newcastle United (Home)
Being in red-hot form, Bowen who has already scored five goals this season, including four in his last five matches will definitely cause trouble to the Newcastle defence.
Mohamed Salah vs Brighton (Away)
FPL's golden pick Salah has notched up three goals and four assists so far this season and is averaging over six points a match.
Miguel Almiron vs West Ham United (Away)
With two goals in his last two games and strong performances against Paris Saint Germain (PSG) in the UEFA Champions League midweek where he scored the opener, Almiron is an appealing differential pick.
Forwards
Erling Haaland vs Arsenal (Away)
No matter what his form, having Erling Haaland in your FPL team is a no brainer and has collected two goals and two assists against Arsenal last season.
Rasmus Hojlund vs Brentford (Home)
Hojlund's recent UEFA Champions League heroics including two goals against Galatasaray and low ownership make him a fantastic differential choice.
Captain Picks
Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
Haaland is your safe option who will be expected to capitalize on Arsenal's woeful record against Manchester City in recent years.
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Salah consistently delivers FPL points and faces a favorable fixture against Brighton.
Heung-Min Son (Tottenham Hotspur)
Son is a reliable performer with his recent form and could shine against Luton Town.
Rasmus Hojlund (Manchester United)
A calculated risk, Hojlund's potential against Brentford could make him a differential captain choice.
Good luck, FPL managers, and may your team score big points in the upcoming Gameweek!