EPL Supercoach Gameweek 7 Wrap: 6 things we learnt

A fun week where Jack Hinshelwood coming back off the bench was encouraging (just watch before piling in that he’s starting – particularly if you’re not desperate for cash).

Elsewhere – 144 Total on a week where my Chelsea trio only bagged 16 points between them was really strong.

Vuskovic & Muharemovic have been well written about, but my sneaky cashy has been Sandro Tonali, who’s made nearly 2 mil, & Johan Manzambi, who has exploded to make 5.3 mil in just 4 weeks.

This week’s fixtures look enticing – let’s dig into what this week’s games taught us.

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1. Brighton are the real deal – don’t trade for yet though

That performance on the weekend was better than the win over Arsenal – despite the weak opposition. Hinshelwood is the best way in – pending his starting status.

Outside that – and ONLY if you’re desperate for cash – Georginio Rutter could be a move in a few weeks.

The problem is the fixture – it doesn’t get much tougher than Liverpool Away into Manchester City Away, and by then there could be some better, cheaper options – Kostoulas will drop despite SC Projections, Gross is due to drop about 3mil, even Verbruggen or Dunk could fall somewhat.

A massive watch on Kaoru Mitoma at 6mil & a little further down the road – Yankubah Minteh – who are arguably their best two players and due to return within the next month.

I really think they could be a Top 3-4 team in the competition & I’m certain they’ll have a top 2-3 attack with those two in the rotation as well.

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2. City Roulette is about to get worse

Tough week for Rayan Cherki owners… I’d urge you to stay patient until he tops out, but his minutes are going to fluctuate. There has been some speculation in the English media this week that Enzo Maresca may well focus on Europe, with the club unlikely to be given such a heavy points deduction that they’ll be guaranteed relegation before the season is out. I’d have designs on moving Manchester City assets on.

Yes, that could down the road include Erling Haaland – he’s a slightly unique case though, having played every minute of every game to this point.

Close, close watch on the rest of them though.

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3. Empty the bank for Arsenal defensive assets

Gabriel is the best value defender on the market at the moment – the only question is how far you want to sell out to get him.

I’m very concerned about Konsa’s minutes given the imminent return of Saliba – I’m not moving on Calafiori or Timber if I’m an owner – and I’m not sure I’ll move on either of the star men I mentioned at the start of this article to get to the Brazilian.

Jacquet, Van Dijk, Hall, Gvardiol owners – I think you should be trading.

4. Spurs Could be Trade-Ins Soon… maybe even now

He got a mention on the podcast last week & Dom Solanke’s performance on the weekend makes me keener on him than I was this time last week.

James Maddison at 4.6mil is one that is on my shortlist now – and I’m at the point where I’m having thoughts about him this week – even with Chelsea in their way.

I have some hesitation over the minutes – but with Kulusevski back too – Spurs are at least a mid-table team – rather than whatever they’ve been acting as for the last 18 months.

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5. Only two options for Fernandes Holders

We’ve mentioned this on the podcast, but I don’t think I’ve put it in print yet.

He’s close to bottoming out – I hate the way Carrick has decided to use him – I have no faith in Manchester United as an attacking entity – so I cut my losses two weeks ago. My opinion has only hardened since.

Having said that – it’s now irresponsible as a SuperCoach owner to move him on to anyone with a lower ceiling – fortunately Cole Palmer is sitting there at 8.5mil and is riding the elevator to the penthouse rather than the ground floor like Bruno.

Trade to Palmer or ride it out for another week.

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6. Chelsea’s Attack could be the equivalent of Arsenal’s defence

Which lends me nicely onto Chelsea and their unburdened front 3 (now 4 after Pedro Neto’s double). I’ve sold out to get into these guys – owning Palmer, Rogers and Joao Pedro.

They played poorly on the weekend at Everton but still created consistent chances & seem to have Xabi Alonso’s system beginning to bed down. I’m not put off by the limited returns to the three aforementioned.

I can’t quite make the argument for Haaland to Pedro yet – given fixtures and Erling’s BE of 6 ahead of a trip to Villa, but it might not be far away.

Despite the position he’s playing, I think Pedro Neto is a better option than Bukayo Saka (who has reportedly picked up an injury in UCL action anyway) at this stage. Isak owners – I’d be considering a dip into the Blues frontline.

Trades this week

Gabriel, Maddison IN

Konsa, Tonali OUT

Captaincy

VC – Haaland

C – Palmer