Fantasy Premier League: 5 best strikers to buy in September

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The striker’s position just like the previous season has lagged a bit behind the midfielders in terms of points. A lot more is expected of the forward big hitters in terms of goals and consistent points return.

The opening month of the season gave us an Aguero hat trick, a first-ever August haul by Harry Kane. These two remained the only high priced strikers who delivered a moderate amount of goods. There is, however, room for a lot more. While others such as Lukaku and Morata have disappointed while some like Aubameyang have failed to even open their account.

This has indeed led to the rise of budget-priced forwards such as Callum Wilson, Mitrovic, Zaha and such.

Choosing the best one to go for September will be based on their fixtures list, their team’s current form, personal form as well as their ability to start every game.

Here are the 5 best strikers to buy in September

#1 Sergio Aguero (£11.3) – Manchester City

If he wasn’t already in your must-have list, one look at his September fixtures will make you want to get the Argentinian in your team as soon as you can.

Manchester City play Newcastle, Fulham, Cardiff and Brighton in their next 4 fixtures. Among these, only the game at Cardiff is away from the Etihad. You would definitely bank on Aguero to be among a lot of goals in this time. Might even expect him to match his point haul of20 from GW 2. Fulham and Cardiff are both promoted sides, Newcastle is currently shipping in goals by the dozen and Brighton is rarely good away from home.

City have started the season in prime fashion even though they failed to defeat Wolves away from home. Their attack still looks impervious and Aguero remains a central figure as their attacking threat.

FPL players might miss a lot of points if they go without City players and especially Aguero in the month of September.

#2 Wilfried Zaha (£7) – Crystal Palace

The Ivorian has scored 2 goals in 3 matches already and looks to be in prime condition to live up to all the hype that was surrounding him going into the season. His 33% ownership will be happy looking at the September fixtures where Palace place Southampton (H), Huddersfield (A), Newcastle (H) and Bournemouth(H).

All 4 are winnable matches for the club and if anything you would expect Zaha to rake in a few goals. He has so far played every minute of Palace’s games and is not expected to be rotated or reverted away from his striker’s position.

A probable set and forget option in the front of your FPL squad. This might also be the right time to get Zaha because his price will probably increase during this month.

#3 Harry Kane (£12.5) – Tottenham

Spurs’ frontman has broken his August hoodoo and scored in two consecutive matches. He has also provided an assist, taking his overall total to 18 points.

His early rise to form gives Fantasy managers a reason to be optimistic that he will be giving out even bigger returns in the coming month. Harry Kane would definitely be aiming for a 30 goal haul this EPL season after missing it by a goal the last time. Having started early, he will again be the prime candidate to beat Mohammad Salah in the golden boot race.

Spurs face Liverpool at home in GW 6 but the rest of their fixtures are comparatively easier where they face Watford, Brighton and Huddersfield. While these matches are all away from home, players of Kane capability tend to score irrespective of the fixture.

If you’ve got funds to burn, Harry Kane is a great choice going into September.

#4 Callum Wilson (£6.1) – AFC Bournemouth

Bournemouth managed to stay unbeaten in the month of August and have been an exciting side to watch. Wilson has scored 2 goals in this time and has also provided 3 assists. This has made the Englishman directly involved in 5 of the club’s 6 goals scored as of yet.

It is a staggering statistic and also an indication perhaps of the things to come. While Bournemouth’s next is a tough one against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, their other fixtures are easier in comparison. They play Leicester(H), Burnley(A) and Crystal Palace (H).

Wilson is already a great deal for his current price and if he continues to perform, he might just become a regular feature in everyone’s squad.

#5 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£10.9) – Arsenal

Yes, people are already swaying away from the Arsenal striker after a barren run of three games. But for the ones up for a little bit of gamble, this might just be the correct time to bank on the Gabonese striker.

Arsenal got to their first win against West Ham and their upcoming fixtures now are mouthwatering to look at. Playing Cardiff and Newcastle away next, then coming up at home against Everton and Watford– Arsenal have just the opportunity to get into a decent run of form while Aubameyang has the opportunity to get back in among the goals.

He has been scoring for fun wherever he has played in his career. Last season upon arrival at the North London club, he nearly had a goal a game. If manager Unai Emery continues to trust him in the future matches, there is a heavy chance that Aubameyang might turn his flailing start to the season upon its head.