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What to do with Joao Pedro? FPL gameweek six dilemmas

Fantasy Premier League managers face a tricky set of decisions ahead of Gameweek 6, with Joao Pedro remaining a dominant but polarizing choice despite his near-universal ownership. The Chelsea forward, already the most sold player during the international break, still boasts elite points-per-million value, and with a favorable fixture run ahead, he’s a safe bench hold unless manager Xabi Alonso explicitly rules him out.

Meanwhile, captaincy options are slim this week, with Erling Haaland’s tougher fixture at Liverpool and Cole Palmer’s potential vulnerability to Joao Pedro’s fitness issues complicating decisions. Bruno Fernandes, though under-owned, offers the best fixture and scoring potential at home to Spurs, while Bukayo Saka’s early Saturday kick-off and Arsenal’s attacking uncertainty add risk to his selection.

Defensive moves are also under scrutiny, with Ezri Konsa’s slight injury keeping him off the immediate buy list despite his value, while Fulham’s Gonzalo Garcia emerges as a high-potential target at £6m, backed by strong underlying numbers and a run against the three promoted sides. Pascal Gross, meanwhile, is nearing must-buy status, having already amassed 47 points and offering 90 minutes of set-and-forget midfield stability at a low price.

Dominik Szoboszlai’s declining role under Andoni Iraola, however, raises questions about his long-term Fantasy value, though no urgent sell is advised just yet.

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