“It’s the week where clean sheets are either a gift from the gods or a cruel joke from the FPL algorithm. GW4 is here, and with it comes a fresh round of heartbreak for anyone who thought their keeper was “fixture-proof”. Spoiler: they’re not.
Top 5 Rankings
1. Vicario – The Form and Fixture Sweet Spot
Spurs’ Italian shot-stopper is ticking every box: form, bonus point chance, and a trip to West Ham where Spurs’ high press could keep him busy without ruining the clean sheet. He’s the safe pick with potential.
2. Roefs – The Budget Hero
Sunderland’s Roefs is the “hipster pick”, cheap, low ownership, and facing a Palace side that struggles to score more than once a game. If you need money for that overpriced midfielder you’ll regret in two weeks, here’s your enabler.
3. Raya – Fortress Emirates
Arsenal at home to Forest is as close as you get to a sure clean sheet in this league. The only risk? Arsenal’s strong defence could mean Raya ends up with no save points.
4. Pickford – The Chaos Merchant
Everton vs Villa could end in a 0–0 or a 4–4. Pickford’s appeal is in the saves and bonus potential, but you’re taking a chance on Moysey-ball holding up.
5. Sánchez – The “Hold Your Nose” Pick
Chelsea away to Brentford isn’t exactly a dream match, but Sánchez’s save volume keeps him relevant. If you own him, you’re starting him; just don’t watch the game unless you like stress.
Honourable Mentions
• Dean Henderson (Palace) – Home to Sunderland is a decent matchup, but Palace’s defence is unpredictable.
• Nick Pope (Newcastle) – Wolves at home is okay, but Newcastle’s backline hasn’t looked solid.
• Martin Dúbravka (Burnley) – Faces Liverpool, so unless you’re chasing save points, maybe skip this one.
Fixture Watch – GW4 Keeper Landscape
• Best Clean Sheet Odds: Arsenal (v Forest), Spurs (v West Ham), Palace (v Sunderland)
• Save Point Potential: Burnley (v Liverpool), Brentford (v Chelsea), Everton (v Villa)
• Avoid If You Can: Any keeper in Man City vs Man Utd — chaos is coming.
Final Word
GW4 is a week where fixture difficulty truly matters. The top picks all have a mix of form and winnable games, while the trap picks are facing elite attacks.
Agree with the rankings? Or is your budget keeper about to outscore them all? Share your thoughts below, and remember, in FPL, the only thing worse than a 1-pointer is benching a 10-pointer.”
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