Fantasy Premier League 2026/27: Bruno Fernandes among five players to either sell or avoid in Gameweek 7
Gameweek 7 is almost here, and there are a few popular Fantasy Premier League picks giving managers plenty to think about. Injuries have complicated things for several players, while others are struggling to justify their price tags or face a difficult run of fixtures.
Here are five players I'd consider moving on or avoiding ahead of Saturday's deadline. Bruno Fernandes Price: 11.9m Ownership: 34.3%% Position: Midfielder Opponent: LEE (A), BOU (A), CHE (A) At 11.9m, Fernandes needs to be doing more than teasing the odd haul.
His 23-point explosion in Gameweek 2 accounts for most of his 32 points, with two points or fewer in the other five matches. Manchester United have scored nine goals in six league games and, while Bruno still takes penalties and creates chances, his price makes every blank expensive.
Leeds away and Bournemouth at home aren't fixtures to fear, which is why this isn't an emergency sale if you have bigger problems. But if moving him on lets you afford Bukayo Saka or improve two other positions, I'd take the money.
Kevin Schade Price: 6.2m Ownership: 15.0% Position: Midfielder Opponent: LIV (H), HUL (A), NFO (H) Schade was one of the more appealing mid-priced midfielders a week ago, but an injury can change the picture pretty quickly. He hurt his shoulder against Aston Villa and came off early in the second half, with Brentford boss Keith Andrews unable to say how serious it was afterwards.
Liverpool at home is next, hardly the fixture you'd choose for a player who may not be fully fit. Hull away in Gameweek 8 is much better, so there's a case for waiting if Friday's news is encouraging.
If he's ruled out for more than a week, though, 6.2m is too much to leave sitting there. James Tarkowski Price: 6.2m Ownership: 18.4% Position: Defender Opponent: CHE (H), ARS (A), NEW (A) Tarkowski has been a brilliant pick so far, which is exactly why I'm wary of buying him now.
He's already collected eight defensive contribution points, and Everton have kept three clean sheets in six games. That gives him a decent floor, even when the attacking returns dry up.
The trouble is what comes next: Chelsea at home, Arsenal away and Newcastle away. Everton conceded twice at Hull last weekend, and it's hard to see clean sheets coming easily against that trio.