Emergency FPL post: time for Salah?
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***GAMEWEEK 33 DEADLINE: TONIGHT 18:00***
Hi all, sorry for the short timeframe before the next deadline - a tummy bug sweeping through the FPL Is Life household scuppered my plans to put together an extra email for TONIGHT’S GAMEWEEK 33 DEADLINE! But as we’re always thinking of our readers, I’ve put together a few good links and ideas for a quick lunchtime hit of FPL info. I’ll put together a proper email later in the week as there is ANOTHER deadline at the weekend. The finish line is in sight - let’s squeeze out those last few points.
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We now have all the fixtures in place
This from the FPL fixtures guru Ben Crellin gives us the complete picture of fixtures now that they have all been announced. We can all concentrate on the best teams now - Brighton, Manchester clubs, Liverpool… Newcastle have a double in 36, so lots going for Isak this week.
We’re all talking about Bruno no no no…
His wife posted the below on Instagram. Let’s be honest, it doesn’t look great. So owners have a decision to make this week. His fitness is generally good and these knocks can look worse than they are in reality - but it looks unlikely he’ll play this Gameweek. Hopefully we’ll have more news about whether he’ll play in the Double Gameweek next time out. He’s an easy switch to Salah if you have the cash - or just wait for info. Others are downgrading to a City mid like Grealish, as City have Double Gameweeks ahead.
Kane vs Salah is a big decision
Spurs are very bad - this was confirmed in their humiliation this weekend. Lots of you will be wanting to swop Kane for Salah, who has a Double Gameweek next time out. The question is whether to make that switch now or next week. Kane plays Man Utd, while Salah plays West Ham (away). It’s a really tight call, but as they play in different positions, this move probably requires a -4. The switch looks good overall, so it’s a question of timing. Do you think Salah will get more than 4 points than Kane this week? That’s the only question that matters, otherwise do it next week for free. The prices of these players is changing a lot, so check you have enough funds - Salah went up in price overnight. Switching to 3-5-2 is now a viable option.
A good chance to Wildcard
If you have the Wildcard and Bench Boost left, it’s a good week to Wildcard ahead of the Double Gameweek next week. If you don’t have the Bench Boost left, I guess Wildcarding next week makes more sense. Here’s a decent draft - it’s pretty easy, as you can focus on those good teams with the most fixtures. Here’s a draft from the FPL Focal channel - though it isn’t optimised for a Bench Boost next week as Greenwood in that third striker slot won’t be bringing in the points.
A good tweet on players to focus on
This little list is a good guide - any Wildcard team should be built around these sides - and non-WCers should be looking at them from now until the end of the season.
Likely goal scorers this week…
Haaland plays Arsenal - but it looks like he’ll be up against Rob Holding, because Saliba is still out. So thoughts and prays with Rob. Rashford looks like he’s back, so he’ll be a popular transfer this week.
Some differentials… and Jota
There are so many good options this week - and rolling a transfer ahead of next week’s big Double should be right up there as a strategy this week if you’re in doubt. But some differential picks here if you want to twist as the end of the season approaches. “xPOI” = Expected Points (based on a model). Jota will be popular after his great form - but just remember to factor in rotation. Liverpool have games close together, so Jota may miss one of the next three games - Darwin is the main threat to his position.
The most fouled players in Europe
The winner is… Vinicius Jr. Not a massive surprise given how he terrorises full-backs. But I was surprised to see old Jack Grealish down in 14th, who seems to be the foul magnet. In fact, Zaha is the most fouled player in the Prem.
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