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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. Pilgrim62
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Leno, Cucurella
    or
    Sanchez, Robinson

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

      B

    2. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      A

    3. chilli con kone
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      A

  2. dshv
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Iwobi or Palmer
    Sess or cucurella

    1. Silicon Vialli
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Palmer and Cucurella

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

      Palmer
      Sess

  3. marpy016
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Double Wolves defence or spread risk?

    Sa
    TAA - RANb- Trip

    1. luk46
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      if double def then wolves imo

      1. marpy016
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Yep I think Leicester away from home is a plum target

        1. luk46
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 1 month ago

          ye on double attack here otherwise I‘d go sa as well

    2. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Would go Double attack

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

    Murphy to make way for Gordon and Barnes to be put on the right?

    1. DARE TO BISCAN
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Anything is possible. Murphy and Barnes are in form, with Gordon not so much and coming back from injury. Nobody can say for sure.

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      it could happen but then I fear it messes the team dynamic as Barnes isn't as good on the right.

    3. luk46
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      think both should start there wont be changes just because they lost one game

    4. Chris_l25
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      When they played together earlier in the season it was Gordon on the right

  5. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Chasing a 70 point lead in my ML. We both will be free hit this week so I need to try and go a bit different, what do you think of the below?

    Leno
    Trippier / TAA / ait-Nouri
    Salah / mitoma / Fernandes / palmer
    Strand Larsen / wood / Isak

    1. luk46
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      couple players like bruno or even palmer I wouldnt go for there but might pay off

  6. hogree
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Last choice on FH - first to five wins
    A. Diaz
    B. Palmer
    C. Strand Larsen

    1. luk46
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Sun God Nika
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      What’s your preferred choice

  7. DavvaMC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on this. Not sure on Kluivert what do you think?

    Sanchez
    Sess / Ait-Nourri / Livramento
    Salh / Diaz / Kluivert / Barnes
    Isak / Cunha / Welbeck

    Sels | Mbuemo | Cucurella | Semedo

    Thanks

    1. luk46
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I like it a lot

    2. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      G2G

    3. chilli con kone
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I prefer Cucurella and Pope

  8. gers23
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on Sels if going with FH this week?

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

      Good pick I think, I have in on my bench at the moment 🙂

    2. luk46
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I got him because I want a player on the last match and triple newcastle attack + double wolves attack makes him a decent option anyway

    3. DARE TO BISCAN
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I think Brentford have looked dangerous and Forest not as strong defensively, of late. I think Sels is a better long-term pick, rather than FH34. All just opinions.

      1. gers23
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Thanks guys

    4. Haa-lala-land
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Forest looked pretty shaky Vs Spurs last time, they're feeling the pressure!

    5. Patio Kev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Good pick but just make sure you have a solid back up on the bench in case he gets injured or sent off in the FA Cup game this weekend before they play in the PL.

  9. thom830g
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    A) tripp + kluivert
    B) sess + barnes

    Have Murphy. No othet Bou

    1. luk46
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      both good Im on B because chasing and upside is high

  10. _Ninja_
    • 15 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Best option here?

    A. Sa / Barnes 353
    B. Pope / Raul 343

    TAA RAN Sess
    Salah Diaz Murphy Palmer
    Isak Cunha

    Leno Cucu Kerkez

    1. luk46
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      A

    3. DARE TO BISCAN
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      353 cheat code

      1. _Ninja_
        • 15 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Haha yeah typo but more as a wish

  11. Al Pacho
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Is this FH team G2G?

    Leno
    Sessegnon Ait-Nouri Trippier
    Salah Diaz Barnes Iwobi Palmer
    Cunha Isak

    Bench : Ver TAA Wood Cucurella

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

      Yes

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

    Anyone tempted by Neto for a punt over palmer?

    1. Haa-lala-land
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Why wouldn't they be?

      1. Haa-lala-land
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        ?

  13. dansmith1985
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Play Palmer or Raul?

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Palmer

  14. HODGE
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Barnes or Mirphy on a free hit?

    1. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Neither. Would rather get Murphy.

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        This

  15. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Is a Cunha - Larsen double up on FH a bit too much?

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

      Probably. Prefer double wolves defence and Cunha.

    2. luk46
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      on double attack and got a good feeling

    3. Haa-lala-land
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Why would it be too much?
      You'd be picking the two main attacking assets from Wolves Vs a team you expect them to score about three against?

  16. Legohair
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Is jota too risky pick?im chasing,and i feel he might start this gw

    1. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Risky as Gakpo could easily start.

  17. Bluetiger1
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on Best captain choice out with FH this week?

    1. M Salah
    2. Diaz
    3. Murphy
    4. Barnes
    5. Cunha
    6. Isak

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      1

      1. Men in green tights
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        I've got all of them and currently on Isak

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

    Best AM options this week?

    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Slot or howe

  19. KeanosMagic
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Sanchez and VVD
    Or Alisson and Cucu?

    Possibly not much on the GK choice

    1. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Sanchez and VVD

  20. The_FF_King
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on this FH team

    Sels
    Trent Sess RAN
    Diaz Salah Palmer Murphy Barnes
    Isak Cunha
    (Areola, Welbeck, Cucurella, Milenkovic)

    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't gamble on Trent personally, and I'm not sold on palmer

  21. Haa-lala-land
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    I'm not seeing many Man Utd players in FH drafts

    1. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Bournemouth beat them 3-0 at old Trafford.

    2. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I wonder why?

    3. Patio Kev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Won’t be surprised if they take players off early in preparation for Thursdays Europa League game

  22. Ale Seizer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Sess aside, there doesn't seem to be much love for Fulham even though they're at the whipping boys. Presume the feeling is that they're on the beach?

  23. hazza44
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Raul or Iwobi?

    1. Jet5605
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Raul

    2. Ale Seizer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      See my point above. Saints may toughen up as they'll be desperate to get the point that gets them above Derby's low-tide mark. On balance would go for Raul - he'll be on pens and minutes more secure with no Muniz.

  24. how now brown cow
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Why is Palmer suddenly flavour of the month again?

    1. Ale Seizer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      FOMO

    2. Jet5605
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      25 point haul earlier this season.

      FPL beast when in form and has pens.

      Good home fixture with Everton mathematically safe and missing Tarky.

    3. Haa-lala-land
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Memories of his four goal haul against Everton from last season.
      Despite everything Palmer still has more points this season than Isak and Wood and Haaland

    4. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      It’s a gamble, but will go for it as the upside is big if he hits

    5. el polako
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Template FH team cost around 80m for 14 players so people have cash to burn and can’t resist not having „premium” even if he last in form in Neolithic era.

    6. Patio Kev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Lack of decent alternatives with 4 teams not playing

  25. amck27
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Sess or RAN?

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Ran

  26. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Kepa or Sanchez? Don’t trust Chelsea but should I trust Bou…?

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Same issue, not many Che CSs… but maby still better than BOU

  27. Athletico Underachieving
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    To complete a fairly template WC…start Mbeumo or Welbeck?

    1. Athletico Underachieving
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Not WC, FH…

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Mbeumo

  28. RogueBlood
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Current FH team with 3.7itb to play with what changes would you suggest?

    Alisson
    TAA,RAN,Sess
    Salah,Palmer,Murphy,Barnes
    Isak,Cunha,Larsen

    Verbruggen, Iwobi,Cucurella, Kerkez

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

    Start cucu or sess?

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Cucu

  30. Babit1967
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Full the blanks guys

    _____
    Cucurella RAN _____
    Salah Diaz Murphy Barnes Palmer
    Isak Cunha

    A Sa, Trent,
    B Alison, Sess,