Fantasy Premier League 2017-18: Players to pick for Gameweek 6

Midfielders

8. Henrikh Mkhitaryan(Manchester United) - Long Term

Mkhitaryan has been consistently providing us with offensive returns

The Armenian was heavily criticised last year by fans and critics alike, but the player has hit back in style and has already scored once and provided 5 assists.

The top-performing midfielder of the game has combined beautifully with new signing Romelu Lukaku.

Priced at a modest £8.5m, it is important that managers snap him up as his price has already increased by a huge amount.

A fixture against Southampton at Saint Mary's is never an easy task, but the current United team looks all set for the challenge.

Manchester United will need its attack to click if they want to come back with a win against a Southampton team which has kept 3 cleansheets in 5 matches till now.

7. David Silva(Manchester City) - Long Term

Silva is the cheapest and most efficient way into MCFC's midfield

Not many expected the Spaniard to be City's strongest midfielder in the presence of Kevin De Bruyne, but Silva has done exactly that.

The player has provided 4 assists already at a price that is considerably lesser than other players from City's attack.

Silva has played a more advanced role in the current setup, which has allowed him to unleash his true attacking potential.

Manchester City host Crystal Palace and the home team will want to go all guns blazing against a team that has been struggling for quite some time.

The Londoners will have to put their best foot forward if they want to get a result against an in-form Manchester City.

6. Mohamed Salah(Liverpool) - Long Term

Salah has been crucial for the Reds in the absence of Sadio Mane

Salah's second coming in the Premier League has been much unlike his first. The Egyptian has performed exceedingly well and has been involved in 5 goals in the 5 appearances for the Reds.

As the player continues to settle in the Premier League, we hope that his finishing improves as it has let him down on several occasions.

The lad was rested for the match against Leicester City in the League Cup and will be back to face them in the league.

Salah's blistering pace will be a problem for Leicester City, who have not been up to the mark when it comes to defending.

The Foxes have conceded 9 goals till now and have kept just a single cleansheet in the same duration.

5. Matt Ritchie(Newcastle United) - Short Term

Ritchie is a good shout if you're looking for a short-term fix at a budget price for your midfield

Newcastle United started slow but have now won 3 games back to back. Their wins have coincided with Matt Ritchie's form discovery, who has now provided 4 assists in his last 3 games for the Magpies.

The player is also on set piece duty which has the potential to boost his attacking returns. Ritchie also has a low pick percentage rate that stands around 5% and is available at a cut-price of £6.0m in the game.

A game against Brighton could be another good outing for Ritchie, who is in hot form at the moment.

The Seagulls have kept just 1 cleansheet in their 5 fixtures and are struggling at the 16th spot on the table.

Rafa Benitez's men have been up to the mark till now and the Spaniard will definitely not want to drop points against Brighton.