Hold Joao Pedro, back Haaland: FPL expert's Gameweek 6 verdict
Don't sell Joao Pedro. That is the verdict for millions of Fantasy Premier League managers before Saturday's Gameweek 6 deadline.
The advice comes from FPL expert Pras in a Gameweek 6 Q&A published by the BBC on 9 October. Fantasy Premier League, the free game where fans pick real Premier League players and score points for goals, assists and clean sheets, returns after the international break. BBC Sport
Chelsea forward Joao Pedro was the most-sold player during the break. Managers moved quickly amid concern over his fitness and minutes. He is still owned by about 65% of managers, so any decision moves the rank of a lot of teams at once.
Pras told managers to hold. His guidance was simple: keep Joao Pedro and use the bench. The bench, your spare players who step in when a starter misses out, can cover a short absence without burning a transfer.
Fitness news remains part of the picture. The official Fantasy Premier League website currently lists a Club News item titled 'Alonso reveals when Joao Pedro will return from injury'. Pras's take suggests patience rather than panic for those who already own him.
On the captaincy, the armband that doubles a player's points, Pras said he is leaning toward Erling Haaland. That is a bold call. Manchester City are away at Liverpool, the toughest trip on the calendar for most strikers.
Haaland changes that logic. He can score against anyone. Backing him away from home is about trusting the finisher more than fearing the fixture.
Pras also pointed managers toward Fulham. The London club play all three promoted sides, the teams newly arrived from the Championship, in their next three games. That kind of run often brings points at both ends, with cheaper defenders and attackers in the spotlight.
For fans, this means a quieter deadline can still shape the season. Holding a popular pick protects your rank. Chasing last week's points can cost you.
The Gameweek 6 deadline is at 11:00 BST on Saturday 10 October, according to the Premier League. Premier League Fixtures run from Saturday 10 October to Monday 12 October. Fantasy Premier League
Set your team early. Check team news. Then let the weekend do the talking.
