We're here every week giving you our tips on the best Draft Premier League players to pick up ahead of Fantrax Waiver Wire processing! Acquisitions via waivers can make or break your Fantasy EPL season, so make sure you follow our Gameweek 7 recommendations to help dominate your Draft League.
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Waiver Wire Gameweek 7
Here we outline our Fantasy EPL Waiver Wire Gameweek 7 targets that have 40% rostered or below on Fantrax. These players should perform well over the upcoming period!
Facundo Buonanotte (Ros 31%)
Prospects: According to our Fixture Difficulty Tracker, Leicester City midfielders have the 4th best fixture difficulty rating of all players in Gameweek 7, as the Foxes host the Cherries. Given the recent knock to Ayew, who for some bizarre reason seems to be the preferred choice at right wing instead of Fatawu, led the way for Buonanotte to start again. The Argentine MID rewarded faithful managers with his 3rd attacking return in 4 appearances (1 goal and 2 assists). Buonanotte backed up his attacking return in Gameweek 6 with 9.75 ghost points, which is a similar tally that he put up during his previous start versus Fulham in Gameweek 2. It was also very promising that Buonanotte nearly had a full house of ghost point categories, just missing out on a successful dribble. If Buonanotte is able to nail down that right-wing spot, for at least another gameweek, then he is a great punt as a MID-4/5.
Verdict: I would use a low-tier waiver pick or 3-5 FAB to get him.
Vitalii Mykolenko (Ros 23%)
Prospects: After 4 draws and 1 loss, Everton finally got their first win of the season and there was no surprise that this coincided with Branthwaite's first start and long awaited return to action in the Premier League. In fact, both Tarkowski and Mykolenko both had their highest FPts return for the season so far and the timing could not be more perfect as the Toffees now embark on one of the best fixture runs of the season. From Gameweek 8 until Gameweek 14, Everton defenders have the best fixture difficulty rating of all players. Given Branthwaite and Tarkowski's high roster percentage in leagues, Mykolenko and Young are currently the easiest route to Everton's defensive points, with the latter expected to be eventually replaced by Patterson. In Mykolenko's last two starts, he averaged just above 8.5 ghost points, so his ceiling could rival that of a DEF-2. If Everton are to replicate some of their defensive achievements from the 2023-24 season, where they ended with the 2nd most clean sheets (13), then Mykolenko is a must roster!
Verdict: I would use a mid-tier waiver pick or 5-7 FAB to get him.
Timo Werner (Ros 17%)
Prospects: Heung-min Son seems to have picked up a hamstring injury and could be out until after the upcoming International break. In his absence, Timo Werner was given his first Premier League start of the season, with his other starts coming in the FA and EFL cup ties. In 76 minutes, the German FWD put up 8 ghost points, which comprised of 1 key pass, 2 shots on target, 1 accurate cross and 2 successful dribbles. In Gameweek 7, Spurs visit Brighton, a team that four first half goals versus Chelsea. Their high-line style of football should benefit the pacy wingers from Spurs which makes Werner a great punt for the short term. This punt should be approached with caution though, as the Spurs fixture is the last game during the gameweek and you would not want to be stuck with a benched Werner and no other option. That being said, this seems a no-brainer target for the Son managers!
Verdict: I would use a low-tier waiver pick or 3-5 FAB to get him.