By FotMob, in dialog with Jonas Sand Låbakk
Introducing our skilled
Jonas is a 21 yr previous pupil who, like FotMob, hails from Norway, however in contrast to the pissed off Fantasy Premier League gamers within the workplace, he did one thing we might solely dream of final season. He completed first, forward of 11 million different managers within the 2023/24 season.
Who higher then, to offer us with some skilled recommendation every week.
The Eye Check vs. The Stats
Alexander Isak (8.5m) was in many individuals’s plans and draft groups for GW1, however after a disappointing begin to the season, many managers noticed match to do away with the Swede who had been on fireplace in the direction of the tail finish of the 2023/24 marketing campaign.
Isak has now scored 3 objectives in his final three video games in opposition to three good defences – Nottingham Forest, Chelsea, and Arsenal – racking up a formidable 2.42 Anticipated Aim Involvements (xGI) throughout these matches. He additionally fared properly throughout the worldwide break and with Newcastle having a couple of beneficial fixtures arising (bar Liverpool in GW14), I’d positively think about bringing Isak forward of the weekend, particularly if you’re excited about taking part in your wildcard. I believe I can safely say that Isak is beginning to appear to be his previous self.
One other striker that falls underneath the identical bracket is Brighton’s João Pedro (5.4m). Pedro returned from harm in GW11, and he did so in spectacular vogue, scoring and aiding within the Seagulls’ spectacular victory over champions Manchester Metropolis. And he did all this in simply 25 minutes, what an impression! I’ve been an enormous fan of the Brazilian ahead for a very long time, and I will likely be trying to carry him in to my crew as quick as attainable. Pedro has introduced in 4 returns (three objectives, one help) in simply 306 minutes this season, averaging a return each 76th minutes! He’s additionally Brightons designated spot kick taker, which brings much more worth in FPL phrases.
Brighton even have a pleasant trying run of fixtures arising. And though it’s onerous to look at an excessive amount of from solely 25 minutes in opposition to certainly one of, if not, one of the best crew within the league João Pedro has beforehand been taking part in lining up a bit of a bit deeper than Danny Welbeck, Brighton’s no. 1 performer this season, however I imagine the truth that you’re saving 0.6 million makes Pedro the higher different, ought to he keep match.
Lengthy shot
This week’s lengthy shot is a participant positively price contemplating on account of accidents elsewhere within the Arsenal squad. And at 5.5m you’re getting an Arsenal defender who’s owned by simply 1.4% FPL managers. I’m in fact speaking about Jurrien Timber.
With Ben White anticipated to be out from someplace between 6-8 weeks, Timber ought to function in Mikel Arteta’s plans for the upcoming video games. Timber is flexible, he can play at full again on each flanks, and with eight begins already underneath his belt, even earlier than White’ harm, he’s sure to get minutes.
Arsenal have probably the greatest defences within the league and despite the fact that they’ve underperformed just lately, I imagine they are going to flip it round. Timber is an efficient differential if you happen to can’t afford the likes of William Saliba and Gabriel or just if you happen to simply wish to lower your expenses.
Upcoming video games to comply with
Saturday’s early kickoff is the primary sport I wish to spotlight: Leicester Metropolis vs. Chelsea. There are a lot of fascinating gamers to comply with in that sport; Cole Palmer (10.9m) is, in my view, an possibility for captain with a beneficial fixture in GW12. Nicolas Jackson (7.9m) will even be an fascinating participant to look out for in that fixture.
Ipswich City vs. Manchester United is my subsequent choose. Two United gamers I tipped in my final article earlier than the worldwide break; Bruno Fernandes (8.4m), who delivered with 17 FPL factors, and Diogo Dalot (5.2), who was unlucky to be subbed after 60 minutes, are once more gamers I will likely be looking for. I imagine that each present some severe worth for at the least the following two weeks.
My closing choose is Southampton vs. Liverpool, backside vs. prime. I’m banking on this sport being very, very one sided and Mohamed Salah (12.9m) who was tipped in my GW10 column is one who I’m actually trying ahead to watching play, I positively count on him to return, in FPL phrases. Defensive property similar to Ibrahima Konaté (5.4m) and Virgil van Dijk (6.3m) are different gamers I count on to do properly and I’d not be shocked to see Liverpool win by two or three objectives.
(Cowl picture from IMAGO)
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