Best Forward Picks in FPL Gameweek 23

Fantasy Premier League managers were taken by surprise when Pep Guardiola hinted that Erling Haaland would be in the lineup for City’s match against Burnley, leading to a frantic rush to add him to their squads due to fear of missing out (FOMO).

Despite the high demand, those who acquired Haaland were initially disappointed as he earned just one point in City’s 3-1 victory over Burnley, coming off the bench in the 70th minute. Nevertheless, his ownership is steadily increasing as managers prepare for the upcoming weekend’s deadline.

While the Arsenal vs. Liverpool clash is the highlight of this weekend’s fixtures, Fantasy Premier League managers are advised to also consider Newcastle and Spurs players for potential point-scoring opportunities. Let’s explore the Top 5 best forward picks in FPL, who have the potential to accumulate maximum points in Gameweek 23.

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

Priced at £14.0 million, Erling Haaland is a striking force for Manchester City in the Fantasy Premier League. Despite a recent dip in form with a score of 0.5 points per match, Haaland boasts an impressive season average of 7.1 points. In Gameweek 22, he secured just 1 point, contributing to a total of 113 points so far, with an additional 15 points from bonus performances.

The Norwegian international commands attention with a strong Influence, Creativity, and Threat (ICT) Index of 161.8. It ranks him fourth out of 102 players. Notably, Haaland is selected by a substantial 56.8% of Fantasy Premier League managers. It makes him the top choice in his category. With an upcoming fixture against Brentford, managers are keeping a close eye on Haaland as they strategize for the next game.

Dominic Solanke (Bournemouth)

Priced at an affordable £7.1 million, Dominic Solanke, the forward playing for Bournemouth in the Fantasy Premier League. Currently ranked 12th out of 102 players in terms of price, Solanke exhibits solid form with a score of 5.0 points per match, placing him fifth among his peers.

In Gameweek 22, he accumulated an impressive 8 points, contributing to a total of 108 points for the season. Dominic Solanke has been a bonus point magnet, securing a total of 12 bonus points so far. His robust Influence, Creativity, and Threat (ICT) Index of 162.1 positions him in an admirable third place in the league.

Selected by 26.5% of Fantasy Premier League managers, Solanke remains a popular choice. With an upcoming fixture against Nottingham Forest, managers are eyeing Solanke as a potential source of points in the next game.

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Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)

Priced at £8.8 million, Ollie Watkins, the forward from Aston Villa, holds a prominent position as the third most expensive among his Fantasy Premier League peers. Despite a recent dip in form with a score of 4.0 points per match, Watkins maintains a strong season average of 5.8 points, securing him the third spot in this category.

In Gameweek 22, he garnered 7 points, contributing to an overall total of 128 points for the season. Impressively, Watkins has been a consistent source of bonus points, earning a total of 15. His outstanding Influence, Creativity, and Threat (ICT) Index of 183.4 ranks him first among all players in the league.

Selected by 53.7% of Fantasy Premier League managers, Watkins enjoys significant popularity. With an upcoming match against Sheffield United, who are defensively struggling at the bottom of the Premier League table. Watkins is viewed as having a favorable opportunity to add to his goal tally in the next gameweek.

Timo Werner (Tottenham)

Priced at £6.5 million, Timo Werner is listed as a forward for Spurs in the Fantasy Premier League. He is currently ranking 18th among his peers in terms of price. With a recent form and points per match both standing at 5.0, he secures the sixth spot in these respective categories out of 102 players. In Gameweek 22, Werner earned 5 points, contributing to a total of 10 points for the season. Notably, he has yet to accumulate any bonus points, resulting in a total of 0 so far.

Werner’s Influence, Creativity, and Threat (ICT) Index of 15.4 positions him at 48th place. With a meager 0.9% selection by Fantasy Premier League managers, Werner is currently less popular among the options. However, his upcoming match against Everton presents an intriguing opportunity. It is as Everton has struggled against pace, making it a potential scenario for Werner to open his scoring account for Tottenham in the next game week.

Julián Álvarez (Manchester City)

Priced at £6.9 million, Julián Álvarez stands as a forward for Manchester City in the Fantasy Premier League. He is ranking 13th among forwards in terms of price. He has an impressive current form rating of 7.5 and an average of 5.3 points per match. Álvarez secures the fourth spot among forwards out of 102 players. In Gameweek 22, he delivered an outstanding performance, amassing 13 points and contributing to a total of 112 points for the season.

Notably, Álvarez has been a bonus point magnet, securing a total of 17 bonus points so far. It makes him the second-highest in the league. His robust Influence, Creativity, and Threat (ICT) Index of 181.1 positions him in an admirable second place.

Selected by 34.3% of Fantasy Premier League managers, Álvarez remains a popular choice. With an upcoming match against Brentford, managers are eagerly anticipating Álvarez’s potential impact in the next game.

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