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Five-time top 1k FPL finisher Tom Freeman’s Gameweek 13 plans

Gameweek 12 has drawn to a close, and all in all, it was a pretty good one for me.

A total of 75 points has seen my overall rank rise to 57,377, and though it’s early days, it’s been a positive start.

Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) led the way with 16 captain points but there were also returns for Ben Foster (£4.1m), Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.8m), Antonio Rudiger (£5.9m), Joao Cancelo (£6.6m) and Adam Armstrong (£6.0m), who has started to pick up some form in recent weeks.

Now, as focus shifts to Gameweek 13, I thought I’d write-up some observations from Steven Gerrard’s first match in charge of Aston Villa, plus my own transfer/team plans for the weekend.

VILLA UNDER GERRARD – FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Steven Gerrard got off to a winning start at Aston Villa on Saturday, with a 2-0 victory over Brighton and Hove Albion. Lining up in a 4-3-3 formation, Gerrard’s preferred shape during his time at Rangers, Villa were much improved, especially at the back. As a result, they limited Graham Potter’s side to just 0.52 expected goals (xG) – their second lowest xG total of the season so far – with 0.28 of that figure arriving from one Tariq Lamptey (£4.4m) attempt during the first-half.

While Albion had a lot of the ball with 63% possession, they rarely looked like scoring, something Gerrard touched on after the game:

“Brighton had a lot of possession, but it was in the areas we wanted them to have the ball, so I’m really pleased for the players, proud of them, but it’s only a start, we need to go and back it up now.”

Ollie Watkins (£7.3m) and Tyrone Mings (£4.9m) got the goals on the day, but which players could benefit most from Gerrard’s appointment in Fantasy Premier League (FPL)?

Five-time top 1k FPL finisher Tom Freeman on Villa under Gerrard and his Gameweek 13 plans 1

Aston Villa’s average position map v Brighton and Hove Albion in Gameweek 12

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  1. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Chilwell down...

    1. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Looks in a lot of pain

  2. F4L
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    ooff knee, not good

  3. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Alonso essential

  4. james 101
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Do we see Chelsea getting a clean sheet this weekend? (vs Man U)

    Or do we not care, and just play every Chelsea defender we have, as they all seem to think they are TAA?

  5. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Stretcher for Chilwell.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      He wants to hobble off. Doesn't look good.

    2. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Or Alonso

  6. WVA
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Hoping he is ok but looking like Chilwell to James by everyone

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Alonso

        1. WVA
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Lolololalonso over James?

          1. ilikewud
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Both

      • F4L
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Alonso, but yeah that's a lot of people's FTs used for the week

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      5.6m 😮

    3. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Why but WHY is he keeping James and Chilwell on the pitch with 3-0????

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Chilwell is down the tunnel mate.

        1. El Presidente
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          I know... injured.

      2. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        James be off now, surely.

      3. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Not in his FPL team

      4. ilikewud
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Can't make 11 subs. Someone has to play the full game. Wings backs usually do that.

    4. Firmino
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Alonso back in contention!

    5. Jones Kusi
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Toney, Semedo > King, James (-4)
      Yay or nay

    6. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Tuchel you dumbass. Should have made subs earlier.

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Using a slot on Kante earlier made it difficult.

      2. gooberman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I can never understand why managers wait so long to make substitutions. 3-0 and game won. Surely you take the opportunity to rest key players with another big game coming up at the weekend.

        1. tangtastic
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          I guess thats why you're not a professional football manager.

          (Its ok, nor am I)

    7. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Can't even do Chilwell to James since James has risen so much lately.

      1. WVA
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        0.2 ITB here so can't afford any more price changes

      2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        same 🙁

    8. Jonesfromthere
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Any wanna-be doctors got a diagnosis and timescale for Chilwell?

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Amputation scheduled for 10:30pm.

        1. The Point About It Is
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          and back by saturday

        2. Jonesfromthere
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks I’ll sell in that case

          1. Rainer
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Looked very painful, even if it's a few weeks that's no a lot of GWs.

      2. Eh, just one more thing ...
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        He will be entered into the cyborg robo-player programme this evening. Go go gadget leg.

      3. tangtastic
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I'll have a stab

        Seems like a knee injury, but still able to apply some weight to it as he hobbled off.

        Won't be able to train sufficiently before this weekend, so out for at least 1 gw.

        Maybe 2-3 weeks out.

    9. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Alonso wagon lasted 45 seconds so...

    10. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Damn Chilwell was close to rising....

    11. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Ow … Azpi on for Chilly .. or Alonso …. Not trusted vs a good team … or held back for weekend … hmmm.

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        If you find the answer, let me know 😀

      2. WVA
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Just don't bother with Alonso

    12. F4L
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Is that just resting Alonso for the weekend or...

    13. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Just got him in for Dias 🙁

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        During the game?

      2. Qaiss
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Was just about to ask if anyone had done this

      3. Gazza2000
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yesterday…

      4. FPL Pillars
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Let me get my violin out for you

    14. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Chilwell basically definitely out this weekend seeing that tbh.

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          2 years, 4 months ago

          For sure almost no chance for this weekend

          1. Hazz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Mbeumo rides again 🙁

            1. @persecuted_by_mods
                2 years, 4 months ago

                Posts beware

          2. Eh, just one more thing ...
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah, don’t see a miracle turnaround

        • Firminooooo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Sorry for Chilwell., hope he is ok. But not bad for my team, brought in Reguilon for Chilwell last GW.

          1. Hazz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Such a weird transfer. Dumb luck.

          2. Mr. O'Connell
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Good for you

          3. WVA
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            This sort of luck makes me sick
            Reguilons first ever goal
            Chilwell gets injured
            If I had done that move, Chilwell would have scored and reguilon would have got injured

          4. Firminooooo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            I was young and needed the money.

        • Railwayman
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          I was on 50-50 between Reguilon vs Chilwell, it could be solved now with this potential minor injury...

          1. Rainer
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Probably wouldn't buy Chilwell now.

          2. Zimo
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Alonso time again

        • DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Might just play White and bench. Could get Watford after all

        • Milk, 1 Šuker
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Chilwell owners. Holding despite the injury tonight?

          1. Hazz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Until we know severity, probably.

          2. Eh, just one more thing ...
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Need to get an update on the severity before doing anything.

          3. tangtastic
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            I just transferred him out for Rico Henry

          4. Warby84
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Will probably play Duffy or maybe Dennis

          5. mr messi
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            No, getting James

          6. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Not near a drop so a definite hold

          7. Firminooooo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Sold last GW for Reguilon. Now I have to pick my lotteri numbers.

        • Flair
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          This is why you don't make early transfers.

          1. Gunners in Haaland
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            This

          2. @persecuted_by_mods
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Who will we laugh at then

            • Gazza2000
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Can’t remember I ever did an early transfer but did it this week, what are the odds…

            • Warby84
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Sometimes you have no choice

            • Big boy Bowen
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              There’s always the FH chip lol

            • Deulofail
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              I made an early transfer. Was planning on benching Chilwell anyway

            • Sun Jihai
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Especially for Chelsea players - exact same thing for Lukaku!

          3. Rainer
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            James 90'...

            1. Big boy Bowen
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              It’s Tuesday it’s cool

          4. Gunners in Haaland
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Chilwell -> Azpi?

            1. Gazza2000
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Alonso

            2. dabber7
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              I was convinced Azpi would come on for James and Alsonso for Chilwell. Why would Tuchel risk James for no reason? Surely he doesn't want to risk losing BOTH of his wing-backs for the ManU match ...

              1. The Point About It Is
                • 11 Years
                2 years, 4 months ago

                my thinking is that he has cover at right w-back but only Alonso on the left so makes sense not to risk Alonso as sub tonight.

          5. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Chillwell Jota Raph here we go…

            1. bench boost for every gamew…
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Jota trained today, Raph sick so not a problem i think. Chilwell is Long term. At least in terms of gw. A month minimum

          6. BrockLanders
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Was the Chilwell injury bad? As in, out for weeks, bad..

            1. Dr. Rog
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              in December 3 weeks out can mean missing 6 or 7 matches

            2. Eh, just one more thing ...
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              It’s views work but it looked bad, hobbled of being supported by physios .. looked in a lot of pain … and it looked like his knee … so it does not look good … but of course we can only speculate

              1. Eh, just one more thing ...
                • 12 Years
                2 years, 4 months ago

                *guess

                1. BrockLanders
                  • 9 Years
                  2 years, 4 months ago

                  Cheers

            3. Gazza2000
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Didn’t look good that’s for sure

          7. Stranger Mings
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Has omobamidele lost his place ?

          8. Big boy Bowen
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            James at it again, what a player