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FPL Team of the Week: Captain Gyokeres Targets Burnley Bonanza

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The Fantasy Premier League team of the week spotlights Viktor Gyokeres as captain, banking on his nine home league goals and a recent 16‑point haul to thrive at Burnley. With Arsenal eyeing a title‑deciding match, Gyokeres’ home xG of 6.2 makes him a prime pick.

Defensive selections focus on Gabriel of Arsenal, who earned 11 points in his last home outing against Burnley and has been consistent in the past eight weeks. Myles Lewis‑Skelly offers a dual threat, potentially moving into midfield for Arsenal, while James Tarkowski from Everton delivers both defensive and attacking points, especially after a strong showing at Crystal Palace.

Other defensive gems include Malick Thiaw of Newcastle United, who has a high defensive contribution rate, and Caoimhin Kelleher of Brentford, whose clean sheets every other week keep him in the rotation. The forward line remains solid with Erling Haaland of Manchester City, who is expected to continue his goal‑scoring streak against Bournemouth.

Teams like Crystal Palace and Sunderland, with low recent scoring, provide opportunities for defensive points, while Igor Thiago of Brentford shows potential to deliver a haul in future home matches.