Gameweek 7 Review: Neto's Brace Leads the Way as Brighton Dominates Dream Team

Gameweek 7 delivered a feast of attacking talent and clinical finishing, with Chelsea's Neto emerging as the clear standout performer. The winger's two-goal display earned him 15 total points, including a 3-point bonus, cementing his place as the week's most valuable asset.

Neto's performance was backed by strong contributions from other attacking players. Manchester City's Haaland matched the clinical finishing trend with 2 goals of his own, collecting 13 points and 3 bonus points to finish just behind the Chelsea man. Brighton's Ayari continued their impressive week with 1 goal and 1 assist for 13 points, while teammate Kostoulas added a goal and assist combination for 12 points.

Bournemouth's Evanilson proved that consistent attacking returns extend beyond the traditional big six, posting 1 goal and 1 assist for 12 points. Further down the rankings, Aston Villa's Manzambi and Fulham's Iwobi both contributed 1 goal apiece to claim 11-point hauls, demonstrating the depth of attacking opportunities available this gameweek.

Defensive contributions were equally notable. Brighton's Vuskovic earned 11 points with an assist despite no goals, while Chelsea's Hato posted 11 points through 1 assist and 2 bonus points. Brighton's Boscagli rounded out the defensive standouts with 10 points and an assist, highlighting the attacking potential available from the back line.

The official Dream Team selection tells a remarkable story: Brighton's dominance cannot be overstated. With four players selected—Ayari, Kostoulas, Vuskovic, and Boscagli—the Seagulls have established themselves as the standout team of Gameweek 7. This level of representation suggests both attacking and defensive solidity in their performance.

Chelsea also impressed with dual representation through Neto and Hato, while Aston Villa's Manzambi, Fulham's Iwobi, and Manchester City's Haaland complete the attacking options. Arsenal's Raya secured the goalkeeper position with 9 points.

Interestingly, some of the week's high-scorers just missed the official selection. Tavernier of Bournemouth (10 points) and Lewis-Potter of Brentford (9 points) had strong weeks but found themselves on the periphery, while Rice and Konsa of Arsenal both posted 9 points to join the conversation despite not making the final cut.

The distribution of points across multiple teams—with Chelsea, Brighton, Bournemouth, Aston Villa, Fulham, and Manchester City all contributing—suggests an open gameweek where tactical flexibility and attacking depth were rewarded. The consistency of bonus points awarded to top performers indicates that the standout displays were decisive and clear-cut performances.

For FPL managers, the lesson from Gameweek 7 is clear: Brighton's form deserves serious attention, Chelsea's attacking output remains elite, and Bournemouth continues to punch above expectations. The gameweek reinforces that success in FPL remains built on identifying pockets of form and capitalizing on them quickly.