Most Popular FPL Picks for Gameweek 22 - Fantasy Football Community

In this article we take a look at the top 10 most popular FPL picks for Gameweek 22. Using the Official Fantasy Premier League ownership data we can find out who the fantasy football community are picking ahead of the new round.

Taking a look at the most popular FPL picks for Gameweek 22 can be hugely enlightening for fantasy managers. Knowing who the majority are selecting within their sides can help you make moves in your team ahead of the new round.

Note: Ownership statistics will inevitably change throughout the week

1. Mohamed Salah – 70.2% Ownership

Top of the pile, Mohamed Salah (£13.7m) continues to dominate when it comes to popularity. This week the Liverpool penalty taker faces Brentford, the side who currently rank second worst in the league for total shots on target conceded.

2. Cole Palmer – 68.9% Ownership

Similar to Salah, Cole Palmer (£11.4m) maintains the exact amount of ownership as the previous round. Chelsea have been out of sorts recently, but that hasn’t stopped their main man from returning. Wolves lay ahead this week, and considering the fact they have shipped more goals than any other team this season, Palmer could have huge potential once again.

3. Alexander Isak – 54.7% Ownership

Slightly increasing in popularity, Alexander Isak (£9.3m) continues to become an essential for FPL managers, similarly to the previous two players. This week Isak clashes with Bournemouth at home, and he goes into the clash having managed a goal in each of his seven-previous matches.

4. Bryan Mbeumo – 32.8% Ownership

Bryan Mbeumo (£7.8m) has proven to be one of the most consistent assets in the game this season. Brentford’ penalty taker ranks third in the game for points, with a 13-point gap between him and Erling Haaland. This week he faces tough opposition in Liverpool, so his potential could be limited.

5. Chris Wood – 32.4% Ownership

Nottingham Forest have been in exceptional form this season, and with 12 goals already, it’s no surprise that Chris Wood (£6.8m) makes the top five. This week is a fantastic opportunity for Wood to add to his form, as he faces Southampton. The Saints rank as the worst in the league for total big chances conceded, which Wood can surely take advantage of.

The Rest of the Top 10

Maintaining his sixth place spot is Erling Haaland (£14.8m). Manchester City have improved considerably recently. Helping them achieve that was the Norwegian, who has netted three times in his last two matches. Newly promoted Ipswich lay ahead, so it could be a good opening for Haaland to continue his form.

Three Arsenal players maintain their spots ahead of Gameweek 22. Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya (£5.6m), and defenders Gabriel (£6.4m) and William Saliba (£6.3m), all have an interesting home fixture against Aston Villa in the round ahead. With just one clean sheet in their last four matches, all three need to start improving for owners.

Completing the top 10 this week is Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.2m). The Liverpool full-back has some great fixtures ahead, but a match against Brentford could be tough. The Bees are more than handy when it comes to scoring goals, so the fact he has plenty of attacking threat could be helpful this week.