Arsenal have the strongest projected attack in FPL Gameweek 10, but the fixture outlook beyond this round gives Manchester City and Liverpool plenty of appeal too. The Fixture Ticker projections point to a crowded group of promising attacks, with each team’s opponent offering a different reason for caution.
These figures help frame the choices for the coming round and the next six Gameweeks. Here’s where the leading projections look most useful — and where the matchup may be less straightforward than the number suggests.
Arsenal top the Gameweek 10 projections
Arsenal host Hull City, whose run of three clean sheets came in Gameweeks 1 to 3. The Gunners’ own attacking record supports their top spot: they rank fourth for expected goals (xG) this season, even as the reigning champions are often better known for their defensive work.
Liverpool are next in the immediate picture, with a 1.92 goal projection against Crystal Palace. Palace have conceded more than two goals per match on average this season, giving the Reds a favourable matchup on paper.
Manchester City’s projection against Nottingham Forest reflects both sides’ records. City rank among the league’s top two teams for goals scored, while Forest are second from bottom after a poor start. Yet Forest have the Premier League’s second-best expected goals conceded (xGC) record, a notable counterpoint to their position in the table.
Everton round out the top four after back-to-back wins over Newcastle. Their home fixture is against newly promoted Coventry City, whose only clean sheet came against Nottingham Forest, the league’s lowest scorers.
Brighton are also among the leading teams. They’ve scored more Premier League goals than any other side this season, but Brentford could make this a tougher test than the projection implies: only three teams have conceded fewer than their nine goals.
At the other end, Hull’s projection of 0.52 goals against Arsenal is the lowest recorded for any team this season. That figure underlines the scale of the challenge facing the Tigers.
The next six Gameweeks favour City and Liverpool
Manchester City lead the projected goals table across the next six rounds. A home match against Fulham in Gameweek 11 stands out, though the following trip to Arsenal in Gameweek 12 is the clearest hurdle in the run.
Liverpool’s schedule also looks inviting. In their next five matches, they meet Crystal Palace, Manchester United, Sunderland and Chelsea, all of whom sit in the bottom seven for goals conceded. That stretch gives their current attacking outlook a longer runway.
Arsenal’s high ranking partly reflects the Hull fixture in Gameweek 10. Newcastle, who have struggled, are another appealing opponent; the three matches after that look less clear-cut, particularly with Tottenham Hotspur’s defence having improved recently.
Brighton’s upcoming home game against Newcastle in Gameweek 12 carries a 2.00 goal projection. Away trips to Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest look less attractive: those sides rank third and second for xGC in 2026/27. Brighton’s broader schedule still keeps their attackers in the conversation.
Chelsea have several useful scoring opportunities, including a Gameweek 13 meeting with Crystal Palace, described as the league’s weakest defence. Their trip to Sunderland this weekend may also be better than the market expects, given Sunderland’s defensive struggles.
Manchester United complete the top six, though their prospects vary across the period. The standout fixture is at home to Coventry City in Gameweek 14. That round also features Spurs against Arsenal, Brentford against City, and Chelsea against Liverpool — a fixture mix that could make chip planning a consideration for FPL managers.
For managers weighing transfers across more than one round, City and Liverpool have the strongest combination of immediate promise and upcoming fixtures. Arsenal’s Gameweek 10 ceiling is clear, while Brighton’s and Chelsea’s prospects depend more on how their opponents’ defensive form holds up.
