28 Dec, 2024

Game Week 19: FPL Goat’s Fixture Ticker

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Chelsea

The good run of fixtures is slowly coming to an end soon. They still have IPS, CRY, and WOL in the next 5 GWs.

🥇 Palmer: He is as close to a must-have as it gets, one of the first premium players along with Salah I would currently want in the team. 12 goals and 7 assists with 6 double-digit hauls already, and he has been a talisman for Chelsea since last season.

🥈 Jackson: Jackson has 22 goals and 9 assists in 45 starts since he joined Chelsea. He also has 9 goals and 4 assists this season but has only scored 2 goals in the last 5 GWs. A big concern is that he hardly plays more than 75 minutes, which will lessen his appeal as the fixtures start to deteriorate. Keep in mind that Jackson is on 4 yellows and could miss a game if he gets a 5th yellow.

🥉 Colwill: I still think a Chelsea defender will do well in this run. They are the joint 3rd-best defence in the league in terms of goals conceded. I like Enzo Fernandez as well, but if you have Palmer and Jackson already, I wouldn’t want to triple attack on Chelsea.

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Crystal Palace

They are currently the team with the best fixture run alongside Man City. They play SOU, LEI, and WHU in the next 5 GWs.

🥇 Ismaila Sarr: One of the best cheap midfielders to consider at the moment. Since he started playing regularly in GW10, he has 4 goals and 2 assists in 7 GWs with 2 double-digit hauls. At just £5.8m, he is going to be a popular choice as a Saka replacement.

🥈 Daniel Munoz: Currently the best defender to get alongside TAA and Robinson. 2 goals, 2 assists, and 57 points this season despite his team only keeping 4 clean sheets all season. Among defenders, he is top for shots in the box, big chances, and xG.

Palace have also tightened up their defence in the past few GWs.

Fulham

The newest addition to the list of good fixtures is Fulham. They have just one win in the last 5 GWs, but they have also only failed to score once this season.

🥇 Iwobi: Top-scoring midfielder under £7m this season but a big differential, as no one is looking at him. 3 goals and an assist in the last 5 GWs and a great run of fixtures. I really prefer him over Rogers, Semenyo, and the other popular picks. View the Fixtures here!

🥈 Antonee Robinson: 3 assists in the last 5 GWs, one of the best cheap defensive options.

🥉 Tim Castagne: Another cheap defensive enabler to consider with Kenny Tete out for at least 2–3 months.

I do prefer Robinson for his reliability and would pay more for him, but if you want to save £0.7m, you can definitely consider Castagne.

Liverpool

Easily the best team in the world currently, Arne Slot’s side are currently playing like they are on a walk in the park. They now have absolutely amazing fixtures ahead, both for their attack and defence.

🥇 Salah: Don’t need to say anything about him—just get him in your team and stick the captaincy on him vs Leicester. 12 double-digit hauls in 18 GWs, only 2 blanks all season.

🥈 TAA: He still doesn’t look like really good value, but the fixtures are absolutely amazing. TAA is top for xA and big chances created among defenders and got an assist last GW vs Spurs.

🥉 VVD: If you can’t afford Trent and want a cheaper option most reliable for minutes, then it is VVD. He hardly misses any games and has immense goal threat from set pieces.

Manchester City

Currently in their worst phase since Guardiola took over, but form and phases are temporary, and hopefully this time fixtures breed form unlike in GW6.

🥇 Phil Foden: In a scenario where there are no standout Man City options, Foden is the best and the player with huge upside. Foden, slightly back in form and perfectly timed with great fixtures, is the best Saka replacement. He has started just 8 games this season but has 5.10 xG to show for it. With just 1G and 1A, he has massively underperformed.

🥈 Haaland: I don’t think he justifies his price at all, but I can see him being an option as people move on from Saka now and invest more in forwards.

Man City assets and Haaland betrayed us when their fixtures turned for good in GW6, but I can see a turnaround from Man City very soon.

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By: FPL Goat

Last Updated: 28/12