
Building a Wildcard draft with both Erling Haaland and Bukayo Saka requires balance across the squad, but with the right mix of premiums, value defenders, and enablers, it’s perfectly achievable.
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Goalkeepers
David Raya: Arsenal’s number one is a superb set-and-forget option. With an elite defence in front of him and strong fixtures, he looks nailed for steady returns.
Martin Dubravka: At just £4.0m, he is the cheapest starting goalkeeper in the game. His inclusion frees up vital funds for the rest of the squad
Defenders
Gabriel: Arsenal defensive cover is non-negotiable from Gameweek 7 onwards. Gabriel offers both security of starts and set-piece threat.
James Tarkowski: A defensive contributions beast who could punish West Ham’s vulnerability from set plays, perfectly aligning with Everton’s strengths.
Marcos Senesi: The most consistent defender this season, hitting defensive contributions in every game so far.
Joachim Andersen: Another reliable source of defensive returns, securing defensive contributions on four out of five occasions.
Gabriel Gudmundsson: A cheap £4.0m starter who rotates well with the rest of the defence.
Midfielders
Bukayo Saka: Nice differential to have in place after his return from injury.
Bruno Fernandes: A lock with penalties, set pieces, and consistent 90 minutes.
Antoine Semenyo: Second only to Haaland for points, with a great fixture against Leeds.
Iliman Ndiaye: Offers good minutes, defensive contributions, and potential penalty duties.
Tijjani Reijnders: An affordable entry into City’s attack, ideal against Burnley’s leaky defence.
Forwards
Erling Haaland: The captaincy standout at home to Burnley and essential to every draft if fit.
Joao Pedro: Likely to be Chelsea’s main man with Delap out, Jackson gone, and Palmer potentially injured.
Marc Guiu: A cheap bench filler to make the structure work.
The Draft
