In this article, we will look at the best midfielders to pick for your Fantasy Premier League team in Gameweek 22 of the 2024/25 season. Which FPL midfielders to buy/keep, or sell this week?
Let’s look at our watchlist. Here are the FPL midfielders to pick from, with our comments and ratings of each.
Read more about GW22 in our guide: FPL Gameweek 22: Tips, Captain, Transfer Targets & Team Selection
Best midfielders to consider in Gameweek 22 and beyond: Our watchlist
1. Mohamed Salah – 10.0/10
Despite a rare blank in GW21 (Salah had 0.81xGI against Nottingham), Salah continues to prove why he’s the gold standard in midfield, averaging an incredible 10.6 points per game with 31 total involvements this season. His 1.08 expected goal involvements per 90 and +9.89 xGI difference highlight his world-class finishing, though such overperformance might not be sustainable forever. Facing Brentford away is tough, but Salah’s consistency and reliability make him nearly fixture-proof. Your triple captain in GW24 in double gameweek (or in GW23 against Ipswich)?
2. Cole Palmer – 9/10
Palmer has been a standout midfielder, averaging 7.8 points per game and boasting 21 total involvements. His expected goal involvements per 90 (0.85) highlight his central role in the attack, and his xGI difference of +3.68 reflects some kind of overperformance. A home match against Wolves (2.48 next fixture difficulty) provides a great opportunity for returns, and fixtures remains good for Chelsea up to GW28.
3. Bryan Mbeumo – 8.5/10
Mbeumo offers outstanding value (17.7) and averages 6.6 points per game, making him one of the most reliable mid-priced options. His 0.55 expected goal involvements per 90 and +4.49 xGI difference indicate he’s delivering more than expected, though sustainability is a concern. A home match against Liverpool (5.00 next fixture difficulty) is challenging, but he is a talisman for Brentord, on penalties, and delivered points against Chelsea, Arsenal or Tottenham – so fixtures are not a concern for him. He is a set and forget pick.
4. Anthony Gordon – 8.4/10
Gordon has been a consistent performer lately, averaging 5.0 points per game with 11 total involvements. His 0.62 expected goal involvements per 90 and +0.14 xGI difference suggest he’s delivering exactly what’s expected. A home match against Bournemouth (3.35 next fixture difficulty) and a favorable 2.77 average difficulty over the next three gameweeks make him an excellent mid-priced option.
5. Amad Diallo – 8.3/10
Superb performance in GW21. Diallo combines exceptional value (18.2) with 5.3 points per game and 13 total involvements, but his +6.38 xGI difference raises questions about how long he can keep overperforming. Still, with a favorable home match against Brighton (2.87 next fixture difficulty) and a 2.84 average difficulty over the next three gameweeks, Diallo remains an exciting budget differential for managers looking to take a calculated risk.
6. Alex Iwobi – 8.0/10
Iwobi has been a steady presence, averaging 4.9 points per game with 10 total involvements. An away fixture against Leicester (2.58 next fixture difficulty) and a 3.16 average difficulty over the next three gameweeks make him an appealing differential option.
7. Phil Foden – 7.9/10 (differential for GW22)
Foden’s 3.8 points per game reflect a quieter season, but his 0.63 expected goal involvements per 90 and -1.94 xGI difference suggest he’s been unlucky rather than ineffective. An away match against Ipswich (2.29 next fixture difficulty) is a great opportunity for points, but his 4.06 average difficulty over the next three gameweeks indicates tougher tests ahead. We feel Foden has the potential to turn things around, but managers should approach with caution. After Ipswich, fixtures are getting really tough for City, and their form is still a concern.
8. Anthony Elanga – 7.9/10 (man in form)
Elanga provides budget-friendly returns, averaging 3.6 points per game with 8 total involvements (but 6 of them came in the last 6 gameweeks). His 0.30 expected goal involvements per 90 and +3.96 xGI difference show he’s overperforming, but his upcoming home match against Southampton (2.00 next fixture difficulty) offers short-term potential. With a 2.81 average difficulty over the next three gameweeks, Elanga is a reasonable punt for managers looking for a low-cost differential option.
9. Savinho – 7.6/10
Savinho has been a solid contributor, averaging 4.0 points per game with 9 total involvements (6 of them in the last 3 gameweeks). His 0.63 expected goal involvements per 90 and +1.42 xGI difference suggest slight overperformance. Managers seeking a differential might find value here especially for GW22, as after that fixtures will get tough for City.
Top over & underperformers among midfielders this season
Midfielders – Top Overperformers (Delta = Goal involvements – Expected involvements)
M.Salah: +9.89
Amad: +6.38
Saka: +6.23
Midfielders – Top Underperformers (Delta = Goal involvements – Expected involvements)
Gündogan: -2.87
Lindstrøm: -2.79
M.Fernandes: -2.74
Tips for picking the best midfielders for your FPL team
- If you pick a premium midfielder, make sure he is also a good captaincy option.
- Also, consider midfielders that are talismans for their teams
- Form and fixtures are also important parts of your decision-making process
- Consider probabilities when picking midfielders in FPL. Let bookies any time goalscorer odds to help you with that. You can find them here: Premier League Goalscoring Odds.
FPL midfielders with stable points output in the previous 3 seasons
Read more in our article: Best long-term FPL picks for 2024/25 season
How many points should you expect from your midfielder in Fantasy Premier League?
Do not have unrealistic expectations from your FPL midfielders.
- Usually, the top-scoring midfielders can get around 200-240 points per season (on some occasions even more, but this is the realistic expectation from premium FPL midfielders like Salah or De Bruyne) – that is 5.2 – 6.3 points per match
- Good mid-priced FPL midfielders (usually 7.5m – 9m range) can get approximately 160-190 points per season, so expect around 4.2 – 5 points per match on average
- Good cheaper midfielders (6m – 7.5m range) can get around 130-160 points per season = 3.4 – 5 points per match
- Budget midfielders can get around 115-130 points per season = 3 – 3.4 points per match
- The points of midfielders and forwards usually came in waves or in clusters – so the run of “form” can be followed with a run of blanks.
How are midfielders awarded points in FPL?
The majority of FPL points for midfielders go through goals – 5 points – and assists – 3 points – that’s their main source of points.
Clean sheet point for midfielders is often overlooked = but if a team keep 20 clean sheets, that is 20 more FPL points for a midfielder (that is 5 more goals for forwards).
And usually, when an FPL midfielder registers two attacking returns, he is more likely to earn bonus points as well.
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