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Gameweek 6 – Attacking Punts

With varied success in my last Punts article (two of my picks, Everton’s Kevin Mirallas and Spurs man Nacer Chadli came away with a goal apiece that week), I’ve come back with another, this time focussing on attacking punts for Gameweek 6. The three differentials below are my pick of the attacking punts for this weekend’s fixtures that have strong potential to catapult you up  the rankings.

Jason Puncheon

Ownership: 3.4%

Position: Midfielder

Team: Crystal Palace

Price: 5.9m

Fixture: Leicester (home)

Form: One goal and two assists in the last five games

The double-Gameweek hero of Gameweek 34 last season hasn’t got much attention this season so far, despite already scoring a goal and two assists in the first five games. But as part of a new look Crystal Palace side, Puncheon is not to be overlooked, and he is emerging as one of his team’s most potent attacking threats. Crystal Palace have already scored eight goals this season, a very different style of football from the way they played last term and one that is set to suit Puncheon.

Palace entertain Leicester City this week and will be on a high after dispatching Everton at Goodison Park in Gameweek 5. Leicester may have claimed a notable Gameweek 5 scalp as well, after beating Manchester United, but they also shipped three goals in the process. A home fixture against a leaky Leicester side looks the perfect scenario for Puncheon to shine.

Romelu Lukaku

Ownership: 10%

Position: Forward

Team: Everton

Price: 9m

Fixture: Liverpool (away)

Form: Two goals and one assist in the last five games

Everton’s 13/14 season star loanee has had a decent start after a permanent move to the club. Playing up front for the Toffees, Lukaku has already scored two of his side’s nine goals this season. It is worth pointing out that only Chelsea have scored more in the Premier League going into Gameweek 6.

The Merseyside derby is traditionally full of goals and Lukaku looks primed to add to his tally this week against a Liverpool side that have already conceded seven goals and kept just one clean sheet.

Stewart Downing

Ownership: 2.4%

Position: Midfielder

Team: West Ham

Price: 5.3m

Fixture: Manchester United (away)

Form: One goal and two assists in the last five games

Downing has been quietly ticking over in the past couple of weeks and has an incredibly low ownership considering his attacking verve this season. His assist potential is a key weapon, creating an impressive 16 chances for his team mates this season, second only to Chelsea’s Cesc Fabregas. Downing is also worth drafting in as, following the trip to Old Trafford, he will take on QPR’s shaky defence.

West Ham are also in terrific form having beaten Liverpool, 3-1 last week and, like Everton, have also scored nine goals so far this season. Downing has been an integral part of this new-look West ham side, and has arguably been their best player this season. Coming off the back of two consecutive assists, Downing will surely be looking to add to his impressive assists tally this season, and also put a few in the back of the net along the way. The former England international has already scored once this season.

On paper, Manchester United present a stern test for Downing, but with their defence in ravaged by injury, a visit to Old Trafford will not frighten West Ham. Injuries to Chris Smalling, Phil Jones and Jonny Evans will leave the Red Devils relying on their youth team to keep Downing at bay.

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  1. A Defender's Nightmare
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Cheers, Arvin. 🙂

    1. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      No worries 🙂

  2. King Nil Miss ✩
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Where is Berahino?

    1. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      At the Hawthorns?

  3. Costa in Wengerland
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Downing and Puncheon i like

    1. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers 🙂

  4. The Fantastic Mr Fox
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    but..but.. what about Zaha 🙁

    1. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Not guaranteed a start....burned me a week or two ago in my punt article.

  5. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Lukaku - NEVER AGAIN

    1. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      😆 Give him a go! Both the punt master and myself think he'll come good!

  6. thepuntmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Hope Lukaku pays off for us both!

    I was a little disappointed with downing only getting an assist last week by hopefully he builds on that for u. Puncheon has gone of many people's radars! Bolasie worth a shout to

    1. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Yeap!

      He looks like a great option for the long term...yeah, would've gone Zaha if he was more nailed on to start.

      Cheers 🙂

  7. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    For the extended version of this article, you can check out my "Moving Up" piece in the link below 🙂

    http://thefplassistant.blogspot.com.au/

  8. reubster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Can't decide whether bench to Siggs or Downing. Man U squad in tatters Downing in form
    ...Siggs fairly reliable but slightly quiet recently...

    Views?

  9. leonoflondon
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    What happens when Nolan gets back though? Downing probably won't be hitting those high scores anymore.

  10. thischarmingman
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    How does this bunch look?

    Krul
    Wisdom, Ward, Duff
    Sigurdsson, Ramsey, Sterling, Fábregas,
    Rooney, Diego Costa, Pellè
    Subs: Guzan, James, Chester, Moore

    Need to sort my keeper, or just risk it? Any other obvious things?
    1FT 3,4itb

    1. dush64
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah, switch your second keeper to Mannone or Heaton. I think Newcastle might tighten up in a bit, but I would bench krul for the next few GWs.

    2. dush64
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Sorry, didn't see Guzan for some reason. I'd swap Krul to one of them.

    3. reubster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Wisdom and Duff? going 0-0 then? understandably. given the form...but still...