Gameweek 6 Wildcard – Big Man Bakar’s Essential Players to Own

Gameweek 6 provides Fantasy managers the perfect window to hit the reset button through the Wildcard. Fixture swings, form players, and budget enablers all come into play here. Below are six names who should be considered close to essential for anyone drafting a Wildcard squad this week:

 

Essential Players to Own for a Gameweek 6 Wildcard

Erling Haaland

It feels almost redundant to say it, but Haaland is non-negotiable. City have a favourable fixture swing beginning with Burnley at home, and at a time when Salah’s fixtures stiffen, Haaland offers a clear captaincy advantage. He’s started the season in blistering form and remains the standout armband choice in the coming weeks. Wildcard squads without him are simply gambling against the obvious.

Tijjani Reijnders

Budget midfielders often define Wildcard success, and Reijnders looks like a gift. At his price, he provides the cheapest viable route into a lethal City attack, freeing up funds for premium picks elsewhere. With steady minutes and City’s ability to create chances at will, he represents exceptional value and is an easy inclusion.

Bruno Fernandes

Fernandes has already featured in two double-digit hauls across the opening five Gameweeks, and it arguably should’ve been three had he not missed his penalty against Fulham. Despite concerns about Amorim’s management or United’s inconsistency, Fernandes operates in an FPL-friendly role that thrives independently of team results. A 90-minute talisman, on penalties and set pieces, with bonus from defensive contributions as a side benefit, he is a lock on the Wildcard.

Martin Dúbravka

At just £4.0m, Dubravka is the standout goalkeeper option. He’s the cheapest starting keeper in the game and his inclusion allows managers to maximise their budget elsewhere. A nailed-on playing option at this price bracket is too good to pass up, and he provides the perfect set-and-forget budget solution.

Marcos Senesi

Senesi has been a defensive contributions machine, hitting the threshold in all five of his appearances so far. He leads the Premier League for defensive actions, making him a consistent points earner with a safe floor of four points most weeks. Combined with a favourable fixture run, he’s one of the most reliable defenders to own.

Gabriel Magalhães

Arsenal’s defensive cover becomes essential from Gameweek 7 onwards, with an attractive fixture run ahead. Gabriel remains the most secure and valuable pick from their backline thanks to his nailed status and goal threat from set pieces. Arsenal’s defensive solidity has been strong for months, making him the optimal route into their defence.

 

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