Arsenal’s talisman is Gabriel (£8m), the top‑scoring defender last season and an expensive but reliable pick. A differential is Ben White (£5.5m), a right‑back with attacking threat and a realistic path to regular minutes. Avoid Christos Tzolis (£6.5m), whose chances of a consistent start are limited by Arteta’s wide‑wing rotation.

Aston Villa’s key forward is Ollie Watkins (£8m), who drops in price and should be the main striker after the departure of Morgan Rogers. A cheap differential is Matty Cash (£4.5m), a right‑back who produced six goal involvements last season. Skip Alejandro Garnacho (£6m), who has little game time and lower returns than other £6m midfielders.

Brentford’s talisman is Igor Thiago (£8m), a prolific scorer with 22 league goals. A differential is Dango Ouattara (£6.5m), a low‑owned midfielder who averaged more than five points per start. Avoid Callum Wilson (£5.5m), who is unlikely to get minutes due to Thiago’s presence.