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Five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman is the latest Pro Pundit to run through his Free Hit team draft.

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In this article, we will have a look at my current Free Hit team for Gameweek 34.

Most of the squad will have a familiar ring to it, so rather than waffle on about Mohamed Salah (£13.8m) and Alexander Isak (£9.5m), I’ll instead focus the majority of my words on a few other players I like, who I haven’t seen in quite so many RMT’s.

JARROD BOWEN

West Ham United haven’t been great from an attacking perspective under Graham Potter.

But in light of the opposition, I fancy Jarrod Bowen (£7.5m) to do well this weekend.

Brighton and Hove Albion have conceded 13 goals in their last five matches and will be without influential centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke (£4.5m), who is undergoing concussion protocols.

Fabian Hurzeler opted for Carlos Baleba (£5.0m) as an emergency centre-back the last time he missed out, and while he did pretty well, it was a poor overall performance by the Seagulls, with relegated Leicester City scoring twice and grabbing a rare point.

As for Bowen, he’s ticked along since returning from injury, with four goals and two assists in 10 starts, but I think he’s capable of hauling tomorrow, given how Brighton were picked apart on the counter-attack by Brentford last week.

In fact, only Leicester have conceded more counter-attack shots over the last five Gameweeks than Brighton, which could play into the hands of Bowen at the Amex.

Above: Teams sorted by counter-attack shots conceded in Gameweeks 29-33



  1. Apollo Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Do my bench for me because the names on it currently just feels ridiculous

    Leno, Sa
    TAA, Trippier, Cucu, Robinson, RAN
    Salah, Diaz, Palmer, Murphy, Mbeumo
    Isak, Cunha, Raul

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      leno robinson cucurella mbeumo

    2. SligoRovers1928
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Sa, cucu, Robinson, mbeumo/raul
      In no order

  2. Manani
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Evanlison or Kluviert?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Pen taker swings it

  3. Pep Roulette
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Not on FH

    A. Cunha
    B. JSL

    Can bench him in GW35 and rotate with someone like Bowen

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Larsen feels the safer pick for the rest of the season

      1. SligoRovers1928
        • 1 Year
        1 year, 1 month ago

        How so? I don’t see Cunha getting benched any more than I see Trent getting benched

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 1 month ago

          Wolves played well without him so I have that slight doubt when Bellagarde is fully fit. No concerns with Larsen

      2. Apollo Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Larsen in slightly better form atm but Cunha just hoovers up them bonus

        1. SligoRovers1928
          • 1 Year
          1 year, 1 month ago

          Yes Cunha will outscore him probably so therefore you buy the player you think will score the most points no?

    2. Pep Roulette
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Cheers lads

  4. One for All
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    FH draft:

    Arrizabalaga
    Trippier, Sessegnon, Nouri
    Diaz, Iwobi, Barnes, Salah
    Isak, Welbeck, Cunha

    Leno, Mbeumo, Taa, Kerkez

    Gtg ?

    1. Apollo Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Kepa, really?

      1. SligoRovers1928
        • 1 Year
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Look at your nickname
        Can’t really say much

        1. One for All
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 1 month ago

          ?

      2. One for All
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Will play against a weakened man utd side, Thursday Europa league semi final.

    2. SligoRovers1928
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Leno over kepa, and maybe try and fit Trent in

      1. One for All
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Been told double Fulham defence is not good

        1. FantasyClub
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 1 month ago

          This response gives an indication that you base your choices on your what you’re told instead of thinking for yourself

          1. One for All
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 1 month ago

            Just playing it safe with no double Fulham defence. I don't see anyone with a free hit which has Kepa, Iwobi....

        2. Benedict_Alexander_Arnold
          • 1 Year
          1 year, 1 month ago

          Been told a big-legged woman ain’t got no soul

    3. Mozumbus
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Why not Wood?

  5. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Cucu or kerkez this week?

    1. SligoRovers1928
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 1 month ago

      To start? Neither

  6. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Would you rather have Iwobi or Palmer on FH?

    1. fusen
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I've got Iwobi and no Palmer

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Same atm

    2. sulldaddy
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Ive got no Palmer and Iwobi.....Ive got no Chelsea at all TBH

    3. FantasyClub
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Iwobi for sure have some fun

  7. Lucas8406
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Pick one please for last pick on FH
    A) Kluivert
    B) Mbeumo
    C) Palmer
    D) Strand Larsen
    E) Raul
    F) Welbeck

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      E

    2. One for All
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      F

    3. fusen
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      A or F

    4. sulldaddy
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      E for me

    5. FantasyClub
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      D or F

  8. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    I'm coming round to thinking Sa on FH seems an unnecessary risk. He missed the last game due to a back issue which could flare up and subbed pre 60 mins

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Just get Bentley with him? Its not a risk. Prefer Kepa though.

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        That won't solve the pre 60 mins sub issue

        1. have you seen cyan
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 1 month ago

          Who subs a keeper. Twice in a row.

          1. Tonyawesome69
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 1 month ago

            Eh? He picked up a back injury during the warm up in the last game

            1. have you seen cyan
              • 6 Years
              1 year, 1 month ago

              yea, not sure why i said that.

              1. Benedict_Alexander_Arnold
                • 1 Year
                1 year, 1 month ago

                Agree

      2. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Also I don't want a 2nd Wolves GK blocking one of RAN or Cunha

    2. fusen
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Subbing a keeper mid game is extremely rare.

  9. Pep Roulette
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    https://x.com/fpl_wo_borders/status/1915879739442794845?t=t0KOFN6fk55uKtnYMdnEtw&s=19

    Watch this from 8:00 onwards. This is the press conference that took place before the Spurs game. Certainly makes JSL a much better pick than Cunha, especially if not on FH. Thoughts?

    1. FantasyClub
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      It’s a 2 week old press conference

  10. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Where is that cs post please ? Cheers

  11. Look at his face!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    I can get 9 players out this week with a minus 4.
    Is it worth it or just take a free hit?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Quality over quantity. Need to post your team for context

    2. NZREDS
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      What about -8 ? It will only technically be -2 for the extra and could be worth it if you choose a player with a decent point ceiling - would much rather that and play 10 and save FH for when no one has it. Of course it also depends on the 9 you’re fielding 😀

  12. Goonerette
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Thrash my FH team - I am top of my money leagues and want to keep it that way

    Alisson (Sanchez)
    Cucu VVD RAN (Millenkovic Kerkez)
    Palmer Barnes Salah Murphy (Iwobi)
    Cunha Isak Wood

    Open to Wood changes but also they need to win to keep Top 4 so taking a punt.. My other options are Jiminez Evanlison or Jackson

    Cheers!

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I'm not a fan of double defence everything looks fine that's if you OK with Palmer's form

  13. #FPLBhuna
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Good morning fellow insomniacs

    2 transfers made for a -4

    Mateta + Sarr > Cunha + Boomo

    Areola
    Konate - Cucu - Milenkovic - Burn
    Salah(c) - Murphy - Boomo - Diaz
    Cunha - Isak

    Gtg?

    Also, part tempted to play my AM this week on Vitor Pereira - any thoughts?

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Looks g2g

  14. The FPL Units
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Saka to Bowen (Bench Milenkovic) -4 hit?

    Sels
    Konate Livramento Cucurella Milenkovic
    Salah Murphy Palmer
    Isak Wood Cunha

    Verbruggen Saka Sarr Munoz

  15. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    a alisson trippier kluivert
    b kepa taa murphy

    cheers

    1. One for All
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      A

  16. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    If chasing
    Capt raul or kluivert?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      k

  17. Pep Roulette
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Okay fam, off to sleep! GTG?

    Pope
    Konate RAN Neco
    Salah(C) Diaz Mbeumo Bowen Murphy
    Isak JSL

    Fab Marmoush* Gvardiol* Saliba*

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      awesome!

  18. FPLAnon
    • 1 Year
    1 year, 1 month ago

    How risky are the following to start and play at least 60?

    1.) TAA - arguably deserves to start ahead of Bradley, having contributed more towards the the title.

    2.) Sessegnon - as Neale highlighted, Fulham were winning 1-0 when he got subbed off on 78mins having got an assist. Went on to lose 2-1.

    3.) Barnes - arguably in better form than even Murphy, would be harsh to bench him (have Isak and Murphy)

    Right now all three are in my team, are there any you would remove or worth chasing the upside?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      i am also planning the 3 in my team. rank not great so nothing much to lose 🙂

      1. FPLAnon
        • 1 Year
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Reckon they all start? Them coming off at 60 could actually be a positive, at least for TAA and Sess

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 1 month ago

          i think sess and barnes will. not sure about taa. willing to take the risk.

          1. FPLAnon
            • 1 Year
            1 year, 1 month ago

            Slot on Bradley and Trent:

            “Unfortunately for him, there is also another full back who is world class at this club as well with Trent Alexander-Arnold.

            That is probably the only reason he hasn’t played back to back to back-to-back games yet because he definitely has the quality to do so.

            That might be his next step, but as long as Trent is here, it’s going to be a difficult step for him to make as well. But they are both very good full-backs.”

            To me that implies Trent starts, and it would be harsh to not start him imo, done more for the trophy than Bradley

            1. Ajax Hamsterdam
              • 11 Years
              1 year, 1 month ago

              cheers

    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Agree. Going all. Nothing to lose for my team

    3. FourLokoLeipzig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I think they all start. TAA and Barnes are in my team. Not currently going with Sess, but only cos I prefer a defensive trio of TAA, RAN, and Trippier

    4. PapaWengzz
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      TAA not a massive deal IMO. Spurs find a way to Nick a goal..there’s way too much fuss about this player when we have so many great options this week. Id say even when guaranteed 90 mins, Cucurella probably outscores him, and Sessegnon is the biggest upside pick for risk v reward.

      1. FantasyClub
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Exactly this.
        He scores one goal and everyone is frothing

        1. PapaWengzz
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 1 month ago

          In the reverse fixture as well Spurs got 3 goals. They have 6 in the last 3 matches.

  19. PapaWengzz
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Good to go?

    Sa
    RAN Sess Trippier
    Salah Diaz Palmer Murphy
    Isak Cunha Raul
    *********
    Sanchez Mbeumo Cucurella VVD

    Any advice is appreciated!

    1. FantasyClub
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Personally not on board the Palmer train and I get the Raul pick but I’d rather go 5 mids with Iwobi

      1. PapaWengzz
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Cheers, have a hunch that Palmer will do well this week. Atleast hes also on penalties.

    2. FPLAnon
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Do you think Trippier and Raul score more than Trent and Barnes?

      Have been toying with both options

      1. PapaWengzz
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Not sold on trent personally, spurs have scored 6 goals in their last 3 games. I would pick trippier and Raul if you also have Murphy, otherwise would definitely want a 2nd Newcastle attacker as well.

        1. FPLAnon
          • 1 Year
          1 year, 1 month ago

          True, but Ipswich often find the back of the net and Newcastle just conceded 4 goals to Villa.

          Murphy is a lock for me, its just trying to decide between Trippier and Barnes. I do worry Barnes could be the highest scoring player this week. More scared of him than Trippier.

          I get the doubts with Trent, but if decide to go without Trippier he is not a bad replacement. It is tough, Raul could do well instead of Barnes but his recent form is concerning, 0.01 xG in his last game having played 83 mins

          1. PapaWengzz
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 1 month ago

            Ive picked Sessegnon over Trent, have you considered him?

            1. FPLAnon
              • 1 Year
              1 year, 1 month ago

              already have him and RAN

    3. OptimusBlack
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Good

  20. FantasyClub
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Play FH or save for GW38?

    I’ve got this 10 man team with a -4…

    Sels
    Bradley RAN Milenkovic
    Salah Diaz Murphy Barnes
    Cunha Isak

    1. FantasyClub
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I’ve still got AM chip to play so I’m restricted when I can play the FH if I don’t use…

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      100% save

      1. FantasyClub
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Thanks mate. You take my AM chip note into factor?

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 1 month ago

          Yes

  21. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Pick one from each

    A. Cucurella
    B. Robinson/ sess

    1. Iwobi
    2. Raul

  22. Joyce1998
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    A- Wood
    Or
    B- Cunha

  23. FCSB
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    FH34

    Pope
    TAA RAN Sessengnon
    Salah Diaz Barnes Palmer
    Isak Cunha Jimenez

    Leno Kluivert Kerkez Johnson

    Thoughts please. Anything need changing?

    Thanks

    1. PapaWengzz
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Ive picked Murphy over Barnes due to safer mins. Also got Trippier and Sa instead of TAA and Pope.

      Rest is exactly the same. GL

  24. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Not on FH, for this team, what’s better?

    A) Pedro —> Cunha (1FT)
    B) Sarr —> Mbuemo (1FT)
    C) Pedro —> Wood/Wissa (1FT)

    2FTs & 4.5itb
    Allison
    Konate Cucu Estu Milenkovic Burn
    Salah Murphy Palmer
    Pedro* Isak

    Verbruggen Mateta* Eze* Sarr*

    1. FantasyClub
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I like Cunha for this week but Wissa or Wood for rest of season

  25. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Which Liverpool player scored 17 points vs. Spurs in the reverse fixture with only Salah having had more double-digit hauls than him for Liverpool this season?

    1. FantasyClub
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Dunno Diaz

  26. rainy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Price changes 26th April

    Rises:
    Luis Díaz 7.6
    Bowen 7.6
    Cunha 7.0
    Wissa 6.6
    Iwobi 5.6
    J.Murphy 5.3
    Pope 5.0

    Falls:
    Damsgaard 4.9
    Nwaneri 4.4

    1. Eze Really?
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Thank you again Rainy.

  27. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Pretty set on this, g2g? Raul v Iwobi the only dilemma.

    Sa
    Trippier sess ran
    Salah Diaz Murphy kluivert
    Isak Cunha Raul

    Sanchez Iwobi vvd cucurella

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      V nice

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Thanks

    2. PapaWengzz
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Same team but Ive got Palmer instead of Kluivert. GL!

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        You too bud.

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

    Worth a hit for Ran? Don't have a full squad.

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Yes

    2. PapaWengzz
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Depends who else you dont have. There are other players who might be more worth the hit

  29. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    a cucu
    b taa

    1 kepa
    2 sanchez (probably not if option a above)
    3 sa (double with RAN)

    cheers

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      A
      3

  30. ball c
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Is Bowen a good differential on FH?
    Would mean I have Raul on bench.

    Palmer - Salah - Diaz - Bowen - Murphy as my mids

    Cunha - Isak up top

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      play raul