Gameweek 22 of the Premier League season brings a full schedule of fixtures with plenty of attacking opportunities and favorable matchups.
With injuries, rotation risk, and form all factored in, below are
our top FPL player picks for Gameweek 22 — from starting XI essentials to differential options.
Be sure your team is set before the weekend deadline.
Robin Roefs (£4.9m — Sunderland vs. Crystal Palace)
Sunderland host Crystal Palace in GW22, a fixture that offers realistic clean-sheet potential. Palace have struggled for goals on the road, while Roefs’ ability to rack up saves also boosts his FPL appeal even if he concedes.
At just £4.9m, Roefs is an excellent budget goalkeeper option for managers looking to free up funds while still maintaining solid point potential in Gameweek 22.
Jeremie Frimpong (£5.7m — Liverpool vs. Burnley)
Frimpong ranks at the top among defenders for projected points this week and carries excellent attacking threat (crosses and assists) on top of Liverpool’s clean-sheet potential against Burnley.
His inclusion in many top projected lineups makes him one of the standout defensive picks.
Lewis Hall (£5.3m — Wolves vs. Newcastle)
Hall offers both clean-sheet upside and assist potential, coming off strong recent performances. Newcastle should control this game, and Hall’s involvement going forward makes him a great budget defender option.
Antonee Robinson (£4.9m — Leeds vs. Fulham)
Robinson has been among the standout FPL defenders for returns this season, offering attacking involvement and solid defensive output.
Leeds have not lost a league game since he got his first start of the season in Gameweek 16, and he has earned 26 FPL points over that span.
Although he is playing away against Leeds, he remains a strong pick for attacking points and a potential clean sheet.
Cody Gakpo (£7.3m — Liverpool vs. Burnley)
Gakpo tops many GW22 player rankings thanks to his high attacking involvement and favorable fixture.
His guaranteed place in the starting XI, due to injuries and international absences in Liverpool’s attack, makes him a strong source of goals and assists and an essential midfield pick.
Dominik Szoboszlai (£6.6m — Liverpool vs. Burnley)
Like Gakpo, Szoboszlai is projected among the top midfielders for Gameweek 22. He is heavily involved in set pieces and attacking play, and Burnley’s defense has been breached frequently in away matches.
Bukayo Saka (£10.2m — Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal)
Saka continues to be Arsenal’s key source of goals and assists. Despite Arsenal visiting the City Ground, they are expected to control proceedings.
Saka remains one of the strongest premium midfield picks, having collected 98 FPL points and 11 attacking returns so far.
Morgan Gibbs-White (£7.3m — Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal)
As a low-owned differential with strong creative output, Gibbs-White is well placed to benefit from Forest’s home fixture. He has been consistent in shot-creating actions and is one of the top differential picks to boost your rank.
Antoine Semenyo (£7.6m — Manchester United vs. Manchester City)
Antoine Semenyo has been one of the most talked-about attackers in FPL this season.
The Ghanaian forward officially completed a long-term move to Manchester City for a reported £62.5m, adding his pace, strength, and goal threat to Pep Guardiola’s squad.
Semenyo enters Gameweek 22 after a productive spell with Bournemouth, scoring 10 Premier League goals and registering three assists across 21 appearances, including a goal in his final outing before the move.
Despite the rotation risk that comes with joining a squad packed with attacking talent, Semenyo’s underlying numbers and ability to play across the frontline make him an intriguing option, especially if he earns minutes on the wing or in City’s three-forward system.
Erling Haaland (£15.1m — Manchester United vs. Manchester City)
Haaland remains elite, and despite a tougher fixture on paper, he still leads forward projections for GW22.
He is expected to rediscover his form, and his goal threat and expected involvement make him the top forward pick and a strong captaincy candidate.
Igor Thiago (£7.1m — Brentford vs. Chelsea)
Igor Thiago remains Brentford’s primary goal threat and one of the most reliable mid-priced forwards in FPL.
The Brazilian has been in strong form, recording consistent shots in the box and big chances over recent gameweeks, and he has five goals in his last two league appearances.
GW22 offers an exciting mix of premium assets, strong budget value, and differentials with appealing fixtures. Whether you are chasing rank or protecting a lead, these picks provide a balanced approach based on player form, fixtures, and availability.
