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Players & Teams To Target - Part 2 - Gameweek 4 Pod | The FPL Wire | Fantasy Premier League Tips 2026/27
Briefed in the Fantasy Premier League edition of Wednesday, 09 September 2026
What was discussed
Barry striker target over Vissar0:27
- Lateriser12opinion
Barry is preferred over Vissar due to penalty likelihood, good fixtures, benchability, and Vissar's tendency to drop deep rather than poach.
Gonzalo striker target for Gameweek six1:22
- Lateriser12opinion
Gonzalo is a target for a Gameweek six wildcard because Fulham creates many chances and faces three promoted teams back-to-back.
Haaland essential wildcard captaincy pick2:56
- Lateriser12opinion
Haaland is essential for any wildcard team because of his reliability, quality teammates, and superior captaincy value.
Saka minutes management and captaincy concerns4:47
- Lateriser12speculation
Saka's minutes will likely be reduced during European fixtures, making him less captainable than Palmer despite his strong routes to points.
Chelsea attackers Palmer and Pedro as locks7:56
- Lateriser12opinion
Palmer and Pedro are essential long-term picks because Chelsea's attack is elite and they lack European fixture congestion.
- Zopharopinion
Agrees Palmer and Pedro are locks for any team.
Morgan Rogers reliable midfield pick9:04
- Lateriser12opinion
Rogers is a reliable pick because he starts every week, plays no midweek football, and has Alonso's trust, though he lacks set-piece involvement.
- Zopharopinion
Rogers is a good pick whose guaranteed minutes will accumulate points over time.
Isak fitness and minutes management concerns12:00
- Lateriser12opinion
Isak is not a wildcard pick due to managed minutes, lack of penalties, and fitness concerns, though his output is improving.
- Zopharspeculation
Isak's minutes will need management during Wednesday-Saturday turnarounds, making him a free-hit option rather than a wildcard staple.
Gakpo and Soboslay Liverpool midfield targets13:30
- Lateriser12opinion
Gakpo is a strong pick due to robust minutes, end-product output, and suitability for striker rotation.
- Zopharopinion
Soboslay is a set-and-forget pick offering set-piece returns and patience-based value.
Cherki minutes anxiety versus output quality17:04
- Lateriser12opinion
Cherki's per-minute output is incredible and he is essential to City's attack, though minutes remain unpredictable.
- Zopharopinion
Prefers Rogers and Soboslay over Cherki to avoid team-sheet anxiety and minutes uncertainty.
Enzo Fernandez Chelsea midfield punt18:05
- Lateriser12speculation
Enzo Fernandez is a cheap punt who will start regularly and play near the box, differing from his previous deep-lying role.
Bruno Fernandes hold for upcoming fixtures21:12
- Lateriser12opinion
Bruno Fernandes is a good hold for the next two fixtures against Spurs and Leeds, despite recent missed chances.
Wildcard versus free hit decision timing23:59
- Lateriser12assertion
Will free hit Gameweek four instead of wildcarding to gather more information and avoid team-sheet anxiety.
Mohamed Salah preferred over Vuskovic defender26:46
- Lateriser12opinion
Mohamed Salah is preferred over Vuskovic due to better defensive reliability, goal threat, and set-piece involvement.
- Zopharopinion
Agrees Mohamed Salah is the better five million defender pick.
Porro Tottenham defender fixture appeal27:45
- Lateriser12opinion
Porro is a strong defender pick due to favorable home fixtures and guaranteed attacking involvement in De Zerbi's system.
Fulham defensive weakness target for attackers30:31
- Lateriser12opinion
Fulham's defense is vulnerable due to terrible positioning on both flanks, making them a prime target for opposing attackers.
Trafford and Kinsley goalkeeper value picks32:09
- Lateriser12opinion
Trafford and Kinsley are top goalkeeper picks due to set-piece threat, defensive reliability, and favorable fixtures.
- Zopharopinion
Agrees Trafford and Kinsley are strong goalkeeper options for wildcard consideration.
Lewis Hall Newcastle defender priority pick32:59
- Lateriser12opinion
Lewis Hall is a priority defender pick due to excellent fixtures, guaranteed minutes, set-piece threat, and high bonus potential.
- Zopharopinion
Agrees Lewis Hall is a strong defender pick for the upcoming fixtures.
Morgan Gibbs-White Forest talismanic output35:14
- Lateriser12opinion
Morgan Gibbs-White is Forest's talismanic attacker who consistently delivers goals or assists despite the team's low xG.
Van de Ven Tottenham defender set-piece threat37:08
- Lateriser12opinion
Van de Ven is preferred over other Tottenham defenders due to slightly better set-piece threat and comparable reliability.
- Zopharopinion
Agrees Van de Ven is a strong Tottenham defender option.
Josh King Fulham rotation forward target37:48
- Lateriser12opinion
Josh King is a viable rotation forward target for Gameweek six due to favorable fixtures against promoted teams and benchability.
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