With the first double gameweek of the season now behind them, Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers return to a standard round of fixtures for Gameweek 27, MySportDab Reports.
Arsenal’s frustrating draws against Brentford FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers forced short-term tactical adjustments, but attention now shifts to a pivotal weekend in the Premier League title race.
Here are the standout picks across each position.
Goalkeepers
Clean-sheet prospects are limited this week, particularly with tough fixtures for Arsenal FC and Manchester City. Chelsea’s Robert Sánchez (£4.9m) emerges as a strong one-week option ahead of Burnley’s visit to Stamford Bridge. The Clarets have struggled for goals, making Sánchez a viable short-term punt despite Chelsea’s tougher run beyond GW27.
Sunderland’s Robin Roefs (£4.9m) is back in consideration after difficult clashes with Arsenal and Liverpool. A home fixture against Fulham offers potential returns, while Brentford’s CaoimhÃn Kelleher (£4.6m) remains an appealing budget alternative given the Bees’ defensive resilience.
Defenders
Chelsea defenders are attractive for the Burnley clash. Trevoh Chalobah (£5.8m) offers attacking threat, while Wesley Fofana (£4.4m) provides value. Reece James (£5.6m) remains high-risk, high-reward due to uncertain minutes.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk (£5.9m) is another strong option after delivering a 17-point haul last week. With Nottingham Forest, West Ham and Wolves upcoming, Liverpool’s fixtures enhance his appeal at both ends of the pitch.
Arsenal’s Gabriel (£7.1m) continues to be a near-essential pick despite a tricky North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur.
Midfielders
Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo (£8.0m) offers differential potential, while Bruno Fernandes (£9.8m) remains central to Manchester United’s attacking output. Bryan Mbeumo (£8.6m) continues to deliver consistency.
Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz (£8.4m) has rediscovered form, producing multiple double-digit hauls in recent weeks, while Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers (£7.6m) offers reliability at home to Leeds.
Chelsea’s Cole Palmer (£10.6m) demands attention after 32 points in his last two matches, though managers should note his recent returns have been boosted by penalties.
Forwards
Chelsea’s João Pedro (£7.7m) is in red-hot form under Liam Rosenior, tallying 48 points in his last five games. Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitiké (£8.9m) also presents explosive upside, while Erling Haaland (£14.9m) remains a long-term essential despite minor injury concerns.
The Gameweek 27 deadline is set for 1:30 p.m. GMT on Saturday, February 21, with no early kick-offs to catch managers off guard.
