FPL Gameweek 28 Key Tips

With GW28 now here, the first of the remaining big fixture swings arrives with it. There is lots of planning require over the next few weeks so nailing those line-ups is going to be absolutely crucial.

If you are in the market for some differentials to help you gain rank, then make sure you check out our Gameweek 28 differentials piece.

Alternatively, if you are after other ways to gain rank such as captaincy, then make sure you check out our Best Captains for Gameweek 28 article.

As always, make sure you consult with our Predicted Line-ups and Team News Hub before locking in any changes.

Anyway, without further ado, let’s get stuck into the FPL Gameweek 28 Key Tips.

 

Chip Strategy – It’s Time to Start Planning for BGW31

There is a very high chance you own at least 3 Arsenal assets as well as some City, Palace or even Wolves assets. Now the advice is simple.

I know a lot of people are considering Free Hitting in GW31 to cover this, however, if this can be avoided, we would advise so. Not least because a plethora of good teams will likely double in GW33 or blank in GW34.

This is particularly important if you have already used your wildcard. If you have already used your wildcard, it is vital that you save enough free transfers to move off of Arsenal, City, Palace and Wolves assets.

Even if you still have your wildcard, what avoiding Free Hitting in GW31 allows you to do, is wildcard around GW32 and then use your Free Hit accordingly to cover the blankers or doublers in GW33 and GW34. Depends on what strategy you want to pursue. One thing is for sure though, it is time to start moving off those assets and save your Free Hit chip for GW33 or GW34.

 

So which Arsenal and City Players Should I keep and bench in GW31 and which should I get rid of?

An important question, and one which carries with it lot’s of different possibilities based on preference. Naturally this will matter less if you’re on wildcard in GW32 but in case you are not then here are our priority holds:

• Gabriel – Lock
• Haaland – Lock

After these 2 it is honestly up to your own preference, but here is the next tier of players who you could hang onto based on preference. Both big teams have not so great fixtures out the other end of the blank so you can go either way with this.

• Raya – If you want to keep the double Arsenal defence.
• Timber – Same reason
• Saliba – Same reason
• Semenyo
• Munoz

This next tier is players you will probably be looking to move off as there are better long-term holds.

• Guehi
• Saka
• Rice
• O’Reilly
• Other Arsenal assets – Eze, Gyok, Madueke etc
• Sarr
• Strand-Larsen
• Mane

 

What Shall I do with my Chelsea Assets?

Now, this is a slightly simpler one than normal but granted not everyone has tons of Free Transfers in the bank so we will list these in order of priority. It is important to preface this by saying given how rotten Chelsea’s fixtures are, every single Chelsea player can be a sell at the moment, especially if it helps with other moves for more optimal players.

With that in mind, here is what to do if you own Chelsea assets.

Defence:

• Sanchez – Priority sell. Sell for a Kelleher or Martinez.
• Cucurella – Prioirty sell. Sell for a VVD or Konate.
• James – Priority sell. Sell for a VVD or Konate.
• Chalobah – Slightly less priority due to Defcon but still someone to move off if possible.

Midfielders:

• Palmer – Sell. But not as big a priority as defensive sells. But not worth his price tag. Move for Mbeumo, Bruno or even Salah if you have the funds.
• Enzo – Also a sell but due to price tag not as urgent as defenders. Replacements listed in next paragraph.
• Neto – Priority sell. Minutes too inconsistent and fixtures terrible. Move for same as Enzo options or even a Rogers type if you can afford.

Forwards:

• Joao Pedro – Just about the only Chelsea player who isn’t a sell. Can definitely be sold as part of another big move but absolutely no need to take him out in the form he is in.

 

Best Enzo Replacements

I’d like to start this paragraph off with a message to Enzo owners. You got desperately unlucky. The man turned a total xGI of 2.01 over his last 3 games into 0 returns. In another world we’re thanking him and sending him on his way. Alas, along with the fixtures, his lack of returns will no doubt mean many managers will be pleased to see the back of him.

Here are our 3 favourite replacements:

 

Harry Wilson – £5.9m

If you are one of the 22,347 managers who transferred Wilson out this week then shame on you. The man plays 4…YES 4 of the bottom 5 in his next 4 fixtures.

He already has 8 goals and 7 assists this year and has shown that he can be relied on to bag in easy fixtures whilst finding it a lot trickier in the harder one. A very FPL friendly pattern. Particularly if he is occupying that 1^st bench spot for you.

In all honesty I may even be captaining him this week against Spurs. Who average a whopping 2.69 goals conceded per game when Romero is out and Dragusin plays.

 

Kevin Schade – £6.9m / Dango Outtara £5.9m

Honestly there is not much to split these 2. Both should be good for minutes and have fantastic fixtures. Brentford are a very good attacking team, and both have potential to bag returns. Schade’s slightly increased threat is probably about proportional to the extra £1m as well, so honestly there is no wrong answer. Whatever works for your team and budget.

 

Dominik Szoboszlai – £6.8m

Arguably Liverpool’s standout performer so far this season, whether at RB or in a more advanced position. Liverpool have an unbelievable run of fixtures and with Frimpong’s return now imminent, there’s a chance he will get to spend more time in an advanced role instead of covering at the back. Nonetheless, even when he does play the back, he is still good for Defcons and the occasional set-piece, so although the ceiling may be lower, the floor may be slightly higher.

 

Quick Note: With the return of Tavernier from injury, we would probably stay away from Bournemouth assets for now such as Rayan, Tavernier, Adli etc.

 

Best Teams to Target Right Now

• Liverpool – VVD, Konate, Szboszlai, Salah.
• Brentford – Thiago, Schade, Dango, Collins
• Bournemouth – WARNING: Unsure minutes across forward line. Do not sell assets but be cautious about buying. Defenders like Senesi and Hill are great. Kroupi Jr, Raya, Adli, Tavernier etc all risky.
• Man United – Bruno Fernandes, Mbeumo

 

Gameweek 28 Clean Sheet Percentages

• Liverpool – 41%
• Arsenal – 40%
• Man Utd – 40%
• Bournemouth – 38%
• Newcastle – 38%
• Man City – 37%
• Brentford – 37%
• Aston Villa – 35%
• Brighton – 33%
• Fulham – 29%
• Tottenham – 25%
• Notts Forest – 23%
• Sunderland – 20%
• Wolves – 20%
• Burnley – 20%
• Chelsea – 18%
• Everton – 18%
• Crystal Palace – 17%
• Leeds – 15%

 

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