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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
    10 months, 9 days 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
      10 months, 9 days ago

      leno robinson cucurella mbeumo

    2. SligoRovers1928
      • 1 Year
      10 months, 9 days ago

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

  2. Manani
    • 14 Years
    10 months, 9 days ago

    Evanlison or Kluviert?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 9 days ago

      Pen taker swings it

  3. Pep Roulette
    • 8 Years
    10 months, 9 days ago

    Not on FH

    A. Cunha
    B. JSL

    Can bench him in GW35 and rotate with someone like Bowen

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 9 days ago

      Larsen feels the safer pick for the rest of the season

      1. SligoRovers1928
        • 1 Year
        10 months, 9 days ago

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

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 7 Years
          10 months, 9 days 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
        10 months, 9 days ago

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

        1. SligoRovers1928
          • 1 Year
          10 months, 9 days 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
      10 months, 9 days ago

      Cheers lads

  4. One for All
    • 7 Years
    10 months, 9 days 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
      10 months, 9 days ago

      Kepa, really?

      1. SligoRovers1928
        • 1 Year
        10 months, 9 days ago

        Look at your nickname
        Can’t really say much

        1. One for All
          • 7 Years
          10 months, 9 days ago

          ?

      2. One for All
        • 7 Years
        10 months, 9 days ago

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

    2. SligoRovers1928
      • 1 Year
      10 months, 9 days ago

      Leno over kepa, and maybe try and fit Trent in

      1. One for All
        • 7 Years
        10 months, 9 days ago

        Been told double Fulham defence is not good

        1. FantasyClub
          • 5 Years
          10 months, 9 days 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
            10 months, 9 days 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
          10 months, 9 days ago

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

    3. Mozumbus
      • 4 Years
      10 months, 9 days ago

      Why not Wood?

  5. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    10 months, 9 days ago

    Cucu or kerkez this week?

    1. SligoRovers1928
      • 1 Year
      10 months, 9 days ago

      To start? Neither

  6. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    10 months, 9 days ago

    Would you rather have Iwobi or Palmer on FH?

    1. fusen
      • 14 Years
      10 months, 9 days ago

      I've got Iwobi and no Palmer

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        10 months, 9 days ago

        Same atm

    2. sulldaddy
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 9 days ago

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

    3. FantasyClub
      • 5 Years
      10 months, 9 days ago

      Iwobi for sure have some fun

  7. Lucas8406
    • 6 Years
    10 months, 9 days 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
      10 months, 9 days ago

      E

    2. One for All
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 9 days ago

      F

    3. fusen
      • 14 Years
      10 months, 9 days ago

      A or F

    4. sulldaddy
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 9 days ago

      E for me

    5. FantasyClub
      • 5 Years
      10 months, 9 days ago

      D or F

  8. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    10 months, 9 days 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
      10 months, 9 days ago

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

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        10 months, 9 days ago

        That won't solve the pre 60 mins sub issue

        1. have you seen cyan
          • 6 Years
          10 months, 9 days ago

          Who subs a keeper. Twice in a row.

          1. Tonyawesome69
            • 7 Years
            10 months, 9 days ago

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

            1. have you seen cyan
              • 6 Years
              10 months, 9 days ago

              yea, not sure why i said that.

              1. Benedict_Alexander_Arnold
                • 1 Year
                10 months, 9 days ago

                Agree

      2. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        10 months, 9 days ago

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

    2. fusen
      • 14 Years
      10 months, 9 days ago

      Subbing a keeper mid game is extremely rare.

  9. Pep Roulette
    • 8 Years
    10 months, 9 days 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
      10 months, 9 days ago

      It’s a 2 week old press conference

  10. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    10 months, 9 days ago

    Where is that cs post please ? Cheers

  11. Look at his face!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    10 months, 9 days 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
      10 months, 9 days ago

      Quality over quantity. Need to post your team for context

    2. NZREDS
      • 12 Years
      10 months, 9 days 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
    10 months, 9 days 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
      10 months, 9 days 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
    10 months, 9 days 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
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 9 days ago

      Looks g2g

  14. The FPL Units
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 months, 9 days 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
    10 months, 9 days ago

    a alisson trippier kluivert
    b kepa taa murphy

    cheers

    1. One for All
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 9 days ago

      A

  16. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    10 months, 9 days ago

    If chasing
    Capt raul or kluivert?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 9 days ago

      k

  17. Pep Roulette
    • 8 Years
    10 months, 9 days 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
      10 months, 9 days ago

      awesome!

  18. FPLAnon
      10 months, 9 days 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
        10 months, 9 days ago

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

        1. FPLAnon
            10 months, 9 days 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
              10 months, 9 days ago

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

              1. FPLAnon
                  10 months, 9 days 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
                    10 months, 9 days ago

                    cheers

          • Royal5
            • 14 Years
            10 months, 9 days ago

            Agree. Going all. Nothing to lose for my team

          • FourLokoLeipzig
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            10 months, 9 days 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

          • PapaWengzz
            • 6 Years
            10 months, 9 days 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
              10 months, 9 days ago

              Exactly this.
              He scores one goal and everyone is frothing

              1. PapaWengzz
                • 6 Years
                10 months, 9 days ago

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

        2. PapaWengzz
          • 6 Years
          10 months, 9 days 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
            10 months, 9 days 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
              10 months, 9 days ago

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

          2. FPLAnon
              10 months, 9 days ago

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

              Have been toying with both options

              1. PapaWengzz
                • 6 Years
                10 months, 9 days 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
                    10 months, 9 days 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
                      10 months, 9 days ago

                      Ive picked Sessegnon over Trent, have you considered him?

                      1. FPLAnon
                          10 months, 9 days ago

                          already have him and RAN

                2. OptimusBlack
                  • 12 Years
                  10 months, 9 days ago

                  Good

              2. FantasyClub
                • 5 Years
                10 months, 9 days 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
                  10 months, 9 days 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
                  10 months, 9 days ago

                  100% save

                  1. FantasyClub
                    • 5 Years
                    10 months, 9 days ago

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

                    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
                      • 11 Years
                      10 months, 9 days ago

                      Yes

              3. SpaceCadet
                • 12 Years
                10 months, 9 days ago

                Pick one from each

                A. Cucurella
                B. Robinson/ sess

                1. Iwobi
                2. Raul

              4. Joyce1998
                • 10 Years
                10 months, 9 days ago

                A- Wood
                Or
                B- Cunha

              5. FCSB
                • 10 Years
                10 months, 9 days 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
                  10 months, 9 days 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

              6. FDMS All Starz
                • 10 Years
                10 months, 9 days 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
                  10 months, 9 days ago

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

              7. Sun Jihai
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                10 months, 9 days 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
                  10 months, 9 days ago

                  Dunno Diaz

              8. rainy
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 10 Years
                10 months, 9 days 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?
                  • 11 Years
                  10 months, 9 days ago

                  Thank you again Rainy.

              9. SpaceCadet
                • 12 Years
                10 months, 9 days 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
                  10 months, 9 days ago

                  V nice

                  1. SpaceCadet
                    • 12 Years
                    10 months, 9 days ago

                    Thanks

                2. PapaWengzz
                  • 6 Years
                  10 months, 9 days ago

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

                  1. SpaceCadet
                    • 12 Years
                    10 months, 9 days ago

                    You too bud.

              10. bso
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                10 months, 9 days ago

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

                1. SpaceCadet
                  • 12 Years
                  10 months, 9 days ago

                  Yes

                2. PapaWengzz
                  • 6 Years
                  10 months, 9 days ago

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

              11. Ajax Hamsterdam
                • 11 Years
                10 months, 9 days 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
                  10 months, 9 days ago

                  A
                  3

              12. ball c
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 5 Years
                10 months, 9 days 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
                  10 months, 9 days ago

                  play raul