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With Double Gameweeks 28 and 29 just around the corner, Wildcard usage in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is about to spike again.

Not far off 30% of the site readers polled in our sidebar vote said they are planning to activate the Wildcard chip this week, so it’s with this in mind that we have produced a position-by-position guide to pick out the best and most discussed options in each category.

You can read a rundown of the stand-out goalkeepers, defenders and midfielders via the links below.

All stats taken from this article are from our Premium Members Area.

HARRY KANE

Learning from ‘The Great and The Good’ FPL managers ahead of Gameweek 13

Tottenham Hotspur’s unexpected elimination from the FA Cup means that Antonio Conte’s side can not only offer us players who ‘double’ in Gameweek 29 but also assets who are unaffected by the blanks in Gameweek 30.

For those looking further ahead, Spurs will also have another Double Gameweek to come between now and the end of the season.

And the remaining fixtures themselves are very decent, with nine of their last 13 games of 2021/22 against teams currently ranked 10th or below in the Premier League table.

Harry Kane (£12.3m) has nine attacking returns in 11 matches from Gameweek 18 onwards, averaging 5.7 points per start in the process, whilst no player can beat his expected goal involvement (xGI) figure in that time:

Faith in Spurs players may be shaken a little after four defeats in their last six matches, but Kane’s historic pedigree and schedule means that he is one of the very best forward options on offer in FPL.

ARMANDO BROJA / CHE ADAMS

Southampton’s FA Cup victory over West Ham United earlier this week means that they now face a blank in Gameweek 30, although the immediate fixtures remain good, as they face four bottom-half sides in quick succession.

The long-term schedule is also decent, with some favourable fixtures running through till Gameweek 36.

Che Adams (£7.0m) has produced attacking returns in each of his last four matches, averaging 4.7 points per start this season.

He has certainly overshadowed his attacking colleague Armando Broja (£5.5m) of late, but it is worth noting that the Chelsea loanee has narrowly outshot Adams over the same period by 13-12.

However, the better chances have fallen to the Scottish international, who has racked up four big chances in that time:

ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE

 

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  1. West Hammered
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Bench One
    A) King
    B) Tierney
    C) Cancelo

    1. N00B
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Steinburg FC
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      King all day long

    3. Werner Bremen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

    4. sulldaddy
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

  2. N00B
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Do you think Mount will play both games in dgw28?
    I have a 7.5m mid spot free in my wildcard team and I can't decide between him or others.
    Which one do you prefer?
    A) Mount
    B) Coutinho
    C) JWP

    Ramsdale
    TAA Robertson Cancelo James
    Salah Raphinha Saka __
    Kane Broja

    Bench: Foster, White, Bowen, Gelhardt

    1. Steinburg FC
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A)i think he will get 120mins+ and good for the long run
      What a back line! i'm aiming to have that by gw31

    2. Usmanov
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Coutinho. I think he'll get more attacking returns over the next few weeks

    3. TanN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      That's a tough one...

      Mount has the better fixtures in the dgw and he has fantastic fixtures in the next few gws. The trouble is rotation with the dgw although he is probably worth it for the future. And don't forget in the game Vs Norwich earlier in the season he did get 24 points...

      Coutinho is a funny one, I've got him and he does have good dgw fixtures and crucially he has a gw30 fixture although a couple of tougher games after the dgw for him. Also not fully proven himself k think the stat is he's blanked 4 times in the last 6 gameweeks which isn't promising. Yet he is leading captain polls, which I understand with the fixtures.

      JWP, like mount, he has a great dgw and good future fixtures although he does blank in 30. The set pieces eg penalties and free kicks boost his appeal and the value in comparison to mount because he is more likely to start both matches.

      Sorry for the essay!

      Overall JWP edges it on value, but I think Coutinho is equally a fantastic option and he is who I opted for. Mount maybe one to bring in in a couple of gws.

      Good luck....

      1. No Kane No Gain
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        If only everyone produced answers like this lol

    4. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Some risk of 1 start depending on Ziyech's fitness but would still go Mount over the others

    5. N00B
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks guys!

    6. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Between a and c, Chelsea got 3 very nice fixtures, and are much better side than Villa. JWP is nailed 180 minutes in 2 very good games, on pens, and Southampton fixtures are miles ahead Villa. Gw30 is a 3 pointer at best for Coutinho, and tbh he delivered against Leeds and thats about it, United also, but his numbers are bad and Villas points comes from every where due to Gerrard style of play (which is just hung gung go). Villa players will get points in double 28, but it feels almost impossible to pick which one, and the games from 29 is just awful.
      To me, Villa players are picked only for that Leeds game in gw28. After that you are stuck, and you want other players in gw30.

  3. Eleven Hag
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Hwang/ Rodrigo?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Rodrigo's not a bad punt, probably more secure starter

  4. Corona is not good 4 U
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    What to do with this horror show?

    de Gea, Foster
    Alexander-Arnold, van Dijk, White, Cancelo, Davies
    Salah, Saka, Bowen, Fernandez, Ramsey
    Jimenez, Dennis, Antonio

    1 free transfer and no money in the bank.

    Thanks!

  5. v3n0m
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Play one:
    A) TAA
    B) Jota
    C) Saka

    1. gomez123
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      TAA

    2. N00B
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Damn, I would play all of them. TAA.

    3. fricky_
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A for me

    4. v3n0m
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks !

  6. fricky_
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Any improvements on this WC? Have 1.4 itb.

    Sa/Dubravka
    Taa Digne James Rudiger Coady
    Salah Mount (C) Raphinha Kulusevski Willock
    Kane Hwang Broja.

    Also who to bench??

    1. Rabb05
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't go without Cancelo

  7. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone here free hitting?

    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I might. Depends how much win I have tonight.

    2. Steinburg FC
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      nope BB, i can't wait!

    3. claretparrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      WC for me. Good luck!

    4. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      considering it but i have no WC left so might hold off.

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Same here. Have taken multiple hits in last gws and fairly set for this gw but now that Chelsea have dgw it looks like good opportunity to attack

  8. barton fc
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Any Leicester fans (or none of Leicester fans) know the likelihood of Vardy starting?

    feel he's worth a punt on FT

    1. barton fc
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      *FH

  9. GoonerGirl
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Can someone explain why most people go for Digne over Cash when Cash has been the much better out of the 2? Cash has done great for me since I got him in. Just find it strange.

    1. Usmanov
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Digne is an FPL favorite because of his Everton days but you're right, I think Cash is a better pick on current form

    2. Steinburg FC
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Set pieces and direct free kicks

      1. GoonerGirl
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, I get that but I'd rather go with the in-form player as they are the ones getting the fpl points.

  10. Vlad Tepes
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Little talk regarding Alonso, isnt he pretty nailed with Chilwell out? More likley to play all games and not get rested?

    1. InterUranus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Some Chelsea fans seem to think that against the "lesser" sides they play Sarr or Saul there.

      1. No Kane No Gain
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Lesser sides like Luton where Sarr played a disaster lol

    2. Steinburg FC
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      i'm capping Alonso, wish me luck

    3. No Kane No Gain
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I think he’s nailed for both personally, then benched for 29 and starts midweek in champions league. He could be gold this week. Let the others remain silent about him lol

  11. InterUranus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    WC team. Done. Final. No one can convince me to change anything. Still got 2x FH and BB.

    Sa Foster
    TAA Saiss James Rudiger Tierney
    Salah Raphinha Saka Mount Ramsey
    Broja Jimenez Rodrigo

    £5.6m ITB
    Mount > Son or Jimenez > Kane in GW29

    If I can't get the enjoyment out of picking Rodrigo now, I'll never be able to. He's the hill I'm dying on.

    1. Loðbrók
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Just go Kane for Jimenez and Hwang for Rodrigo

      1. InterUranus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        This week or next?

        1. Loðbrók
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          This

    2. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Percentage wise, how likely is he to start both games?

      1. InterUranus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Which one?

        1. Weak Become Heros
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Rodrigo

          1. InterUranus
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Suggestions are Marsch likes to play a variation on 4-4-2 so he will definitely take up one of those spots. I think he will be given an opportunity to impress in the absence of Bamford.

            1. Weak Become Heros
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Thanks mate, I could do with him starting both on my WC!

            2. Weak Become Heros
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Having said that, I dont think I can gamble. Im on BB29 so I need all my players to start tbh.

    3. Steinburg FC
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      i'm brining in Rodrigo for my BB and he plays(hopfully) in 30, decent punt

    4. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      First time I see Rodrigo in a WC team. nice punt.

      1. InterUranus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I'm hoping the new manager bounce can get him going a bit, he's looked deflated the last few months, I think the constant murderball has run him into the ground a bit. I know there's a good player lost in there somewhere.

        1. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah totally agree with you on Rodrigo, like him over Hwang

    5. Rabb05
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      No Cancelo or Newcastle?

  12. Loðbrók
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    On free hit.

    Rudiger + James + ?
    A) Haverts
    B) T Silva

    Captain?
    1: Sa
    2: James
    3: Coutinho
    4: Adams
    5: Rudiger
    6: Raphina

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      B5

    2. fricky_
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A2

    3. barton fc
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A6 (tho i honestly think Kane and salah beat the doublers this week)

      1. Loðbrók
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Yes but I hope not!

        Ill have Salah on FH but not Kane.
        Hope for a lowscoring match vs Everton, who looked better against City

        1. barton fc
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          yeah it does feeling boring going for a single game week players but these wolves villa and leeds attackers don't excite me too much

    4. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A2

  13. Weak Become Heros
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Who scores more in 28:

    A. JWP
    B. TAA

    1. InterUranus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      You'd hope JWP given the double but I'm still scared Trent will pull something out of the bag. I currently have him 1st sub.

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      That's tough. side with the double but TAA can punish

    3. DavvaMC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Is JWP fit? Thought he had hamstring problem?

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Woot?

        1. DavvaMC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Apologies I thought we were talking about Walkers Peter 🙂

          1. Bobby Digital
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Had me there...

  14. winchester
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Hey! Would you WC this team? have 1ft. 1fh, wc, bb left. Cheers!

    foster
    taa cancelo saiss livra
    bruno jota salah saka
    dennis watkins

    (ddg bowen edouard keane)

    a) bruno -> son/coutinho/raph
    b) bruno+edouard -> son/coutinho+adams/jimi/kane (-4)
    c) wc? (would change 9 players on wc)

    1. InterUranus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I have jut WC a similar team but I had 2x FH so was willing to risk it a bit. Depends when you wanna use BB I guess.

      1. winchester
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers. Will save it for later

    2. Brehmeren
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I would change 8 players, so yes. WC for me.

      1. winchester
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers. Question is that, could i still manage to get through gw28&29&30?

  15. Sultan-Gemy2121
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Did we hear any new rumors about KWP???

    will he play or should we just get any chelsea defender

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      “Kyle [Walker-Peters] had little problems with his hamstring, that’s also the reason why we subbed him. We have also problems with [Salisu] and Moi [Elyounoussi]; Moi with his heel, Sally with his hamstring. Longy had a harsh impact in the first half, that’s the reason why we left him in the dressing room at half-time. So a few lads with a few issues but we will have a look, how far they are for the weekend and if they are available, we will see.” – Ralph Hasenhuttl

  16. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Just scrolling through some predicted line ups for wolves, hwang unlikely to start a palace. So annoying...very tough to select a striker at that price range. Might end up with pukki or wood.

    1. InterUranus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Wood is the pick of the bunch but very short term.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Yes v short term indeed... I like your Rodrigo pick. Reckon he will play ?

        1. InterUranus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          I think he will definitely play against Leicester. A lot will depend on his performance and how close Bamford is to coming back in as to whether or not he plays against Villa, but I'm hopeful.

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      best going cheap and using the funds elsewhere

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Pukki then ? Or double Southampton with broja as I have Adams already.

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          I would double up with Soton. Norwich are poor

  17. xvavl
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Sorry…reposts…is BB worth it?

    Ramsdale Davies Watkins Hwang

    Team
    Sa
    TAA KWP Cancelo Coady
    Mount Salah Ramsey JWP Son
    Broja

    1. InterUranus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Seeing rumours Hwang is doubtful but you should double check that first.

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      not for me

      1. xvavl
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks both

  18. Loðbrók
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Free hit:

    Sa (c)
    James Saiss Coady Rudiger TSilva
    KWP Salah Rapinha Coutinho
    Adams

    Gtg?

  19. Wag the Drog
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    a) Cancelo -> Rudiger -4
    b) Maddison -> Coutinho -4
    c) both -8

    1. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      b

      1. Wag the Drog
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I have Ramsey already btw. 0 Chelsea. And Cancelo is my final City asset left.

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      B - maddison likely to be out this weekend

  20. panda07
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Start one?

    A) Cancelo
    B) Foden

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Cancelo

    2. Wag the Drog
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A to be safe.

    3. sulldaddy
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A
      Im selling Foden

  21. Millie7
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Hello friends, who is this Kulu chap people keep mentioning?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Winger was good for juve but irregular though...

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Kulusevski from Spurs

      1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Aaaaand done for the working week.

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          haha keeping tabs on me

    3. Millie7
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      aha I see, silly me

    4. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Do you watch spurs?

      1. Millie7
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Arsenal fan

    5. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Hint: Spurs

  22. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Final draft, feedback appreciated:

    Dubravka
    TAA / James / Rudiger / Kilman
    Coutinho / Salah / Raphinha
    Kane / Wood / Broja

    Ramsdale / Saka / White / Kulusevski

    Gives me:
    28: 8 DGW
    29: 8 DGW
    30: Wood & Rudiger > Vardy & Amartey with 2FT's and therefore 10 playing

    1. Wag the Drog
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I'd rather have Sa. I wouldn't want Wood near my squad.

      1. ShaunGoater123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Sa over Ramsdale?

        With Wood I agree, but 4 fixtures over the next 2 and then he moves on

  23. Bobby_Baggio
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Stuck on whether to FH or not? Original plan was to take -4 to sort below out this GW and use FH 30 + 33 and then WC35 and BB36. Thoughts? Plan is Mee + Bowen > Rudi + Willock

    Foster
    Livra - Cancelo - TAA
    Foden - Bowen - Son - Saka - Salah
    Weghorst - Broja

    (DDG) - Antonio - Lamptey - Mee

  24. Triple Free Bench Hit Boost
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Currently no captain pick has over 20% of the vote.... is that a first?
    Makes it interesting. Especially as first choice Coutinho doesn't have that high an ownership.
    Is anyone else doing Broja like me? Or too risky?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Not risky at all imo. I think he is first choice and he had his rest in the FA cup game

    2. lugs
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Broja is a good shout, there should be plenty of goals in both his games as they are 4 attacking teams, i've been on Coutinho all week myself, so i'm not changing it now i don't think

  25. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Adams or Broja?

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      If budget not an issue then Adams

      1. Siva Mohan
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        cheers .. have to remove Antonio

  26. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Which is better on WC?

    A. Rudiger and James. TAA benched.
    B. Rudiger and VvD. TAA starts, VvD benched.
    C. James and VvD. TAA starts, VvD benched.

    Thanks.

    1. Silecro
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Wow, rough... Maybe A due to doubles

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Liverpool have DGW next week

  27. Warby84
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Bought Maddison in after Burnley for my bench boost, think I may have to cancel the bench boost now..

  28. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    How nailed is Ait Nouri? Need a 4.4 or less playing in GW 30.
    Thanks guys!

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Amartey is playing atm.

      1. bso
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thank you!

  29. Silecro
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    What on earth to do here?

    A) Mee>James(c)
    B) Mee> Thiago Silva (Salah c)
    C) Mee, Bowen > James, Willock - 4 (bench Saka and Cancelo)

    B and C options would allow me to go Watkins>Laca next gw

  30. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    JESSE MARSCH ON LEEDS UNITED’S RODRIGO
    Marsch said: “Rodrigo; an intelligent young man who wants to help in every way.”
    BIG PLAYER FOR LEEDS UNITED
    In our view, Rodrigo could play a big role for Leeds in the final weeks and months of the season.

    Source hitc website

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I'm getting sold on the idea due to the lack of other options at this price range.

    2. Paqueta Rice
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Interesting. Was going to move Jota for Raphina but was very reluctant. Maybe Antonio to Rodrigo is the way to go ?