FPL Gameweek 6 Transfer Tips: Two Players to Buy, Hold & Sell

As we head into GW6, the gap between pretenders and contenders is starting to widen. Two of those contenders recently faced off in a high-stakes showdown. Despite Manchester City registering an impressive 33 shots (second only to Spurs’ 23), Arsenal managed just 5 shots—the fewest of any team, apart from Nottingham Forest. Yet, the match ended in a 2-2 draw. Beyond the result, there were significant ramifications: Man City lost Rodri, likely for the rest of the season, while Arsenal saw Trossard join long-term absentee Ødegaard on the sidelines. The ripple effect of these key injuries on the rest of the squad will be something to watch closely.

Looking ahead to GW6, we also see the first notable fixture swing, with teams like Arsenal, Everton, Brentford, and Leicester entering more favorable matchups. Expect many FPL managers to activate their Wildcards to take advantage of these changes.

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FPL GW6 Transfer Tips: Two Players to BUY

Arsenal Avengers

Bukayo Saka (£10.0m) – MID, Arsenal – 32.3% TSB

Gabriel Magalhães (£6.1m) – DEF, Arsenal – 21.2% TSB

Arsenal is set to embark on an enticing run of three fixtures against teams currently sitting in the bottom half of the table, offering a prime opportunity for them to capitalize.

These 3 teams are not great defensively:

Rank	Leicester	Southampton	Bournemouth
Shots Conceded	16th	15th	14th
Shots in Box Conceded	19th	13th	15th
Shots on Target Conceded	14th	18th	20th
Big Chances Conceded	15th	19th	13th
NPxGC	12th	17th	13th
XGC	14th	17th	12th
xCS	14th	13th	11th
Goals Conceded	14th	18th	15th
Clean Sheets	0	0	0

This makes the likes of Saka and even Gabriel after his latest goal scoring exploits, extremely appealing.

Coming to defence, what makes Gabriel stand out is the fact both Leicester and Southampton are in the bottom half of the table in terms of almost all the attacking metrics

Rank	Leicester	Southampton	Bournemouth
Shots	19th	13th	3rd
Shots On Target	19th	17th	5th
Shots in Box	19th	15th	6th
Big Chances	18th	13th	10th
NPxG	19th	11th	7th
xG	19th	10th	5th
Goals Scored	12th	20th	14th

That brings us to Bournemouth. While The Cherries’ attacking stats may look promising, it’s worth noting that they’ve faced two of the league’s worst defenses—Wolves and Everton—who have collectively conceded a staggering 28 goals in just 10 matches. If you discount those two fixtures, Bournemouth have yet to score a single goal in the league this season.

As a result, it’s a wise decision to prioritize the two Arsenal players mentioned earlier. This doesn’t mean other Arsenal assets like Saliba, Havertz, or White are poor choices. However, since you’re limited to selecting only three players from a team, we recommend going with Saka and Gabriel for sure, and Raya if fit.

Further Read: FPL GW6 Wildcard Team & Drafts to Consider | Wildcard Guide

Luis Díaz (£8.0m) – MID, Liverpool – 33.4% TSB

In Gameweek 6, Diaz faces Wolves, a team ranked…

• 11th for NPxGC
• 11th for xGC
• 11th for Shots in Box Conceded
• 12^th for Shots Conceded
• 12th for Big Chances Conceded
• 15th for Shots on Target Conceded
• 20^th for Goals Conceded
• 0 Clean Sheets

Among midfielders, Díaz is ranked

• 1^st for Big Chances
• 1^st for Goals Scored
• 1^st for xG
• 1^st for xPts
• 1^st for BPS
• 1^st for FPL points
• 2^nd for Goal Involvements
• 2^nd for Shots on Target 

This makes Díaz a top priority for your transfers. 

Further Read: FPL GW6 Fixture Swing Analysis – Teams and Players to Target

FPL GW6 Transfer Tips: Two Players to HOLD

Mohamed Salah (£12.8m) – MID, Liverpool – 44.3% TSB

Almost 400,000 managers have transferred out Salah ahead of his match against a team which have conceded the highest goals and placed at the bottom of the table.

It’s not like Salah is not performing. Among midfielders, Salah is ranked

• 1^st for Shots on Target
• 1st for Shots in Box
• 1st for Goal Involvements
• 1st for Bonus
• 2^nd for BPS
• 2nd for FPL points
• 2nd for Big Chances
• 2^nd for xG
• 2nd for xGI
• 2^nd for xPts
• 2^nd for Assists

Wolves are currently dealing with a string of injuries, and after the loss of Mosquera, reports suggest a virus has hit the camp, potentially sidelining several players for FPL Gameweek 6. This could even lead to a debut for U21 defender Alfie Pond.

As for Salah, it might be worth giving him one final chance—one last dance—before considering selling him off next week.

Further Read: Top FPL Gameweek 6 Captain Picks Based on Analysis & Metrics

Pedro Porro (£5.6m) – DEF, Tottenham – 31.3% TSB

Porro boasts an impressive xGI of 1.1, second only to TAA among defenders. Yet, surprisingly, he’s the most transferred-out defender this week. In GW6, Spurs face Man Utd, but it’s worth noting that in their two meetings last season, Spurs scored 4 goals and kept 1 clean sheet. So, calling this a difficult fixture would be an overstatement.

Looking beyond GW6, Spurs have a dream run of fixtures, facing just 4 top teams over the next 13 matches.

Think twice before selling Porro this week—it’s a risk you might regret.

Further Read: Top FPL GW6 Differential Picks to Target Ahead of GW6 Deadline

FPL GW6 Transfer Tips: Two Players to SELL

João Pedro (£5.6m) – FWD, Brighton – 22.7% TSB

João Pedro is the most transferred out player this week and understandably so.

Pedro is currently an injury concern for this gameweek, with manager Hurzeler stating that he’s “not sure how long he’ll be out.” Given the uncertainty surrounding his fitness, it’s advisable to transfer him out of your squad. Holding onto a player with an unclear timeline for recovery could jeopardize your points potential, especially with other in-form options available like Wood, and DCL.

Further Read: FPL GW6 Scout Selection Based on Stats, Analysis and Matchups

Alexander Isak (£8.3m) – FWD, Newcastle – 23.9% TSB

Alexander Isak is the second most transferred out player this week after Pedro. 

Isak is still dealing with a toe injury and remains a major doubt for the upcoming clash against Manchester City. He hasn’t trained all week, and reports suggest that his toe is broken and stiffened up following the match against Fulham.

With Newcastle facing a challenging run of fixtures and Isak’s fitness in question, holding onto him, especially at his premium price, seems risky. Transferring him out could free up funds for a more reliable, in-form forward option ahead of the tougher games.

Further reads from ALLABOUTFPL ahead of FPL GW6

FPL GW6 Wildcard Guide- Pros, Cons, Players to Target and Best Drafts
FPL GW6 Fixture Swing Analysis – Teams and Players to Target
Top FPL GW6 Differential Picks to Target Ahead of GW6 Deadline
FPL Gameweek 6 Transfer Tips: Two Players to Buy, Hold & Sell
Top FPL Gameweek 6 Captain Picks Based on Analysis & Metrics
FPL GW6 Scout Selection Based on Stats, Analysis and Matchups
Sleeper Draft Fantasy GW6 – Best Punts and Hidden Gems
FPL GW6 Transfer Targets & Watchlist Based on Eye Test & Stats 
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